Home Office's decision to deny the pair's ETAs generated widespread backlash, with users accusing the government of cracking down on criticism of Israel

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.”

The ban on the left-wing commentators has shocked many across the political spectrum.

The Young Turks founder says the move was retaliation for criticism of Israel