The authorities did not say why they had barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have popular social media channels, but said their presence “may not be conducive to the public good.” Several journalists and politicians condemned the UK government's decision online, including Green Party leader Zack Polanski and MP Jeremy Corbyn. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- The authorities did not say why they had barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have popular social media channels, but said their presence “may not be conducive to the public good.”S1
- Several journalists and politicians condemned the UK government's decision online, including Green Party leader Zack Polanski and MP Jeremy Corbyn.S2