Dutch anti-immigration influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek has had her UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) cancelled, effectively banning her from visa-free travel to the country. The activist, known for promoting conspiracy theories such as the 'great replacement', posted an image of a notification from the British government stating that her presence in the UK 'is not considered to be conducive to the public good'.
Vlaardingerbroek spoke last year in London at Britain's largest far-right protest, organised by Tommy Robinson. She wore a T-shirt with the words 'Generation Remigration' and made inflammatory remarks about mass migration, using language that immigration experts describe as a euphemism for forced deportations.
The cancellation of her ETA means she must now apply for a UK visa before any further attempt to travel. The move has drawn criticism from allies, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, who accused the government of banning people who 'tell the truth'. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also expressed support, inviting her to Hungary.
This is not the first time the UK has barred extremists; earlier this month, an Islamist preacher was banned for defending Hamas, and in 2019, anti-Islamic extremist Martin Sellner was permanently barred from entering the country.
