Coverage dated May 31, 2026

UK confirms Hasan Piker and Young Turks founder are banned from entry

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The two left-leaning political activists say they have been barred from the United Kingdom because of their criticism of Israel.

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Reason
Shame on the U.K. for censoring Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur (opens Reason)
Published May 31, 2026
Reason's feed description
"This ban is completely unfounded and must be reversed," writes Shabbos Kestenbaum.
Newsweek
UK confirms Hasan Piker and Young Turks founder are banned from entry (opens Newsweek)
Published May 31, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The two left-leaning political activists say they have been barred from the United Kingdom because of their criticism of Israel.
The New Republic
UK Confirms Entry Ban on Hasan Piker and Young Turks Founder (opens The New Republic)
Published May 31, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The ban on the left-wing commentators has shocked many across the political spectrum.
The Boston Globe
Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 31, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Piker, a liberal political commentator who is frequently critical of President Trump, Israel and the war in Gaza, has 2.8 million followers on Twitch.
The Hollywood Reporter
Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Blocked From Entering the U.K., Will Miss Planned SXSW London Talks (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published May 31, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Left-wing political commentators Cenk Uygur and his nephew, Hasan Piker, have been denied entry to the U.K. by the government's Home Office.
Al-Monitor
UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker (opens Al-Monitor)
Published May 31, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the country to speak at events, both said on Monday.
Washington Examiner
Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 31, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The U.K.'s Home Office canceled Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur's electronic travel authorization ahead of the SXSW London festival.
Variety
Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Barred From Attending SXSW London by U.K. Home Office (opens Variety)
Published May 31, 2026
Variety's feed description
Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur both claimed to have had their visas revoked by the U.K. Home Office, preventing them from attending SXSW London.
The Guardian
Two US political commentators banned from entering UK (opens The Guardian)
Published May 31, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Home Office says presence of Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker in UK ‘may not be conducive to the public good’
Fox News
Hasan Piker says UK has barred him, trashes 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups (opens Fox News)
Published May 31, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker says he has been banned from the U.K. after British authorities denied his Electronic Travel Authorization.
Deadline
Cenk Uygur & Hasan Piker Blocked From Entering UK & Miss SXSW London (opens Deadline)
Published May 31, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker have been blocked entry to the UK by the Home Office, meaning they will miss scheduled talks at SXSW London this week.
Hot Air
Britain Bans Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur From Entering and They Suddenly Discover It's Unfair (opens Hot Air)
Published May 31, 2026
Hot Air's feed description
UK bans Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, sparking debate over free speech and immigration policies.
Forbes
U.K. Blocks Hasan Piker And Cenk Uygur—Both Blame On Israel Criticism (opens Forbes)
Published May 31, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The United Kingdom’s Home Office said Piker and Uygur were blocked from entering the country because their presence “may not be conducive to the public good.”
Breitbart News
'Not Conducive to the Public Good': Cenk Uygur, Piker Banned From UK (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 31, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Hard-left Turkish-American influencers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker have been banned from entering the United Kingdom.
New York Post
Hasan Piker banned from entering UK, and blames — who else? — Israel (opens New York Post)
Published May 31, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Leftist streamer Hasan Piker has been banned from entering the UK -- and of course he's blaming Israel, claming it's a massive conspiracy to silence him.
Southern Minnesota
Online commentators Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events (opens Southern Minnesota)
Published May 31, 2026
Southern Minnesota's feed description
British authorities said Monday they blocked Hasan Piker, a Turkish American online streamer, and another political commentator from entering the U.K. to speak at public events.