US EditionUK Bans US Influencer Valentina Gomez Before Rally
The Home Office acted after MPs and Muslim groups cited her hate speech and warned that her appearance would fuel division.
- On Monday, the UK Home Office revoked the Electronic Travel Authorisation for U.S.-based influencer Valentina Gomez, barring her from attending a far-right rally in London scheduled for May.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood intervened after 5Pillars submitted evidence of Gomez's hate speech against Muslims and immigrants, determining her presence 'would not be conducive to the public good.'
- Muslim MPs, including Ayoub Khan, MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, and the Muslim Council of Britain pressured the government, arguing that hate speech should not be tolerated regardless of target.
- Gomez responded on social media by vowing to enter the country regardless, stating, 'Plan A is for airplane, and since that's no longer an option, we're going to Plan B, and Plan B is for boats.'
- The Home Office has previously blocked prominent figures using the same 'public good' standard, mirroring its recent decision to bar rapper Kanye West over accusations of antisemitism.
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