Rightwing Dutch activist banned from UK

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"Eva Vlaardingerbroek announced on X that she had received an email from the UK government telling her that her right to enter the UK had been withdrawn. In a screenshot posted on her social media of what appears to be the email, it said that her presence in the UK is not considered to be conducive to the public good."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground journalism across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and seeks donations to fund reporting without paywalls. The outlet investigates items such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produced the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a rightwing Dutch activist and commentator linked to events featuring Tommy Robinson, has had her electronic travel authorisation withdrawn and been banned from entering the UK. She posted on X that the UK government emailed her to withdraw her right to enter, and a shared screenshot said her presence was "not considered to be conducive to the public good." Her posts included a January 9 claim accusing Sir Keir Starmer of allowing the rape and killing of British girls by migrant rape gangs and criticism of the prime minister over threats to block X after controversy about Grok AI. A Home Office source confirmed the ETA withdrawal but did not give a reason. Vlaardingerbroek said she did not plan to return to the UK before local and devolved elections in May.

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