UK Bars Dutch Activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek From Entry After She Called PM Keir Starmer 'Evil'

The United Kingdom has barred Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek (Right bias) from entering the country, arguing that her presence is "not considered to be conducive to the public good."

The Details: Vlaardingerbroek reported the UK's decision on X, sharing a screenshot of a communication she received from the UK government that said her electronic travel authorization (ETA) had been canceled as of January 13. Vlaardingerbroek said the notification came just three days after she posted a sharp criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that was widely viewed on X. 

The Criticism: On January 9, she wrote, "Keir Starmer wants to crack down on X under the pretense of 'women's safety', whilst he's the one allowing the ongoing rape and killing of British girls by migrant rape gangs. Evil, despicable man."

Starmer-Musk Feud: On January 12, the United Kingdom launched an investigation into X over concerns that the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, was creating sexually explicit deepfake images. The UK has also discussed a total ban of X, and Starmer has tried to rally his Commonwealth allies in Canada and Australia to consider the same, according to The Telegraph (Lean Right). Regarding the discussed ban, Musk said the UK "just wants to suppress free speech." In January 2025, X owner Elon Musk raised concerns about the reported history of sexual assaults in the UK perpetrated by immigrants. In response, Starmer didn't mention Musk by name but said "lies and misinformation" were being spread online.

For Context: The UK started requiring ETAs for American and European Union citizens in early 2025. The revocation of the authorization means Vlaardingerbroek loses her visa-exempt status and would have to formally apply if she wanted to visit the nation.

How The Media Covered It: The story was not widely covered by mainstream media. AllSides found coverage from The Independent (Lean Left), Politico (Lean Left), The Telegraph, The European Conservative (Lean Right), Hungarian Conservative (Lean Right), Daily Mail (Lean Right), and The Daily Signal (Right). Politico described Vlaardingerbroek as "far-right" in its headline and prominently described her as "an anti-vax commentator." Several outlets from the right noted Vlaardingerbroek's recent criticism of Starmer in their headlines. The Independent and The Telegraph described her as a "Tommy Robinson ally."

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