Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Barred from Attending SXSW London by U.K. Home Office

Update: This story has been updated following a statement from the U.K. Home Office. The U.K. home secretary Shabana Mahmood has barred controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and his uncle, broadcaster Cenk Uygur, from entering the U.K. The move means they will be unable to attend SXSW London, where they were scheduled to be speaking. […]

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According to Variety’s linked item, Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Barred from Attending SXSW London by U.K. Home Office, Update: This story has been updated following a statement from the U.K. Home Office. The U.K. home secretary Shabana Mahmood has barred controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and his uncle, broadcaster Cenk Uygur, from entering the U.K. The move means they will be unable to attend SXSW London, where they were scheduled to be speaking. […]

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