Home Office urged to revoke the visa of US live-streamer Hasan Piker

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Labour MP has urged the Home Office to revoke the visa of US live-streamer Hasan Piker, who is scheduled to speak at London SXSW in early June. David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, stated that Mr Piker's presence would be 'not conducive to the public good' due to his controversial comments. Mr Piker, a prominent online personality, has faced backlash for past remarks, including claiming 'America deserved 9/11' and stating he would vote for Hamas over Israel. The Jewish community group CST also called on organisers to 'act responsibly,' arguing the UK should not be a platform for individuals spreading hatred or legitimising extremism. SXSW London responded by saying it provides a platform for open exchange with a wide range of speakers, and inclusion does not imply endorsement of all their affiliations. In fullCalls grow for Home Office to block US ‘anti-Israel’ streamer Hasan Piker from entering UKThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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