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UK Bans US Influencer Valentina Gomez Before Rally

On Monday, the UK Home Office revoked the Electronic Travel Authorisation for U.S.-based influencer Valentina Gomez, barring her from attending a far-right rally in London scheduled for May.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood intervened after 5Pillars submitted evidence of Gomez's hate speech against Muslims and immigrants, determining her presence 'would not be conducive to the public good.'
Muslim MPs, including Ayoub Khan, MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, and the Muslim Council of Britain pressured the government, arguing that hate speech should not be tolerated regardless of target.
Gomez responded on social media by vowing to enter the country regardless, stating, 'Plan A is for airplane, and since that's no longer an option, we're going to Plan B, and Plan B is for boats.'
The Home Office has previously blocked prominent figures using the same 'public good' standard, mirroring its recent decision to bar rapper Kanye West over accusations of antisemitism.

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