File photo of Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen in 2021. Photo: Santeri Viinamäki
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British authorities have refused entry to Finnish member of the European Parliament Sebastian Tynkkynen, preventing him from travelling to London for a conservative event where he was due to speak.
Tynkkynen said he was preparing to leave Brussels for the airport on Wednesday when a message arrived in his work email account informing him of the decision.
The Finns Party politician told Yle that British authorities said his presence in the country would not serve the public interest. The message also stated that he had no right to appeal against the decision.
