UK Blocks Entry for Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen
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Finnish MEP Banned From Entering the UK
British authorities have refused entry to Finnish member of the European Parliament (MEP) Sebastian Tynkkynen, preventing him from traveling to London to speak at the first CPAC conference in the UK. The Finns Party politician was notified via email that his presence in the United Kingdom would “not serve the public interest,” and he was given no right to appeal the decision. Tynkkynen condemned the move as incomprehensible and a violation of op…
UK blocks entry for Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen
British authorities have refused entry to Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen after he disclosed criminal convictions in his travel authorisation application. Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen says a separate refusal now threatens a planned visit to Northern Ireland.
Both politicians have been convicted of incitement against a group of people. MP Oras Tynkkynen (Greens) considers the travel bans disproportionate.
According to the MEP, the notice stated that his presence in Britain was not in the public interest.
Britannian sisäministeriö esti myös Kanye Westin pääsyn maahan sillä perusteella, etten hänen läsnäolonsa
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