Dutch activist and influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a rising star on the European right, has been barred from entering the United Kingdom. Known online as Eva Vlaar, she announced the news Wednesday, saying the ban came after she publicly criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The reason? Vlaar accused Starmer of ignoring migrant crime, a particularly sensitive topic in the UK right now.
Dutch Politician BANNED From UK?! Stunned Reaction...
Vlaar, who commands a significant following – over 2 million across platforms like X and Instagram – received an official notification that her UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), which is essentially a pre-travel clearance for foreigners who don't need a visa, had been revoked. The official reasoning, according to the notice, was that her presence in the UK was "not conducive to the public good." To add insult to injury, the decision is apparently not appealable.
This all unfolded just days after Vlaar took aim at Starmer's claims that Britain’s social media crackdown, particularly concerning platforms like X, was about “women’s safety.” She didn't hold back, calling Starmer "an evil, despicable man" for allegedly turning a blind eye to what she described as "the ongoing rape and killing of British girls by migrant rape gangs." This is a direct reference to the UK grooming gangs scandal, a dark chapter in British history that refuses to fade away.
For those unfamiliar, the grooming gangs scandal involved groups of men, the majority of whom were of foreign origin, sexually exploiting vulnerable children. The scandal first came to light in the early 2010s, and while concerns were raised for years, Starmer's government only launched a formal probe in mid-2025, and even that followed a private inquiry led by MP Rupert Lowe. So, you can see why Vlaar’s comments would strike a nerve.
Speaking on Steve Bannon's War Room, Vlaar expressed her shock at the ban, suggesting it all stemmed from her critical post about Starmer. As she put it, "it seems he didn't like" the criticism. I mean, can you really be surprised? Being called "evil and despicable" isn't exactly conducive to a warm welcome.
Vlaar also mentioned her participation in last September's Unite the Kingdom rally – an anti-government, anti-immigration protest organized by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson – as another potential reason for the ban. UK authorities weren't exactly thrilled with the rally, with Starmer himself accusing organizers of promoting "division" within British society.
Unsurprisingly, the ban has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. Lowe called the decision "disgraceful" and is actively pushing the Home Office to reverse it. Dutch politician Lidewij de Vos has labeled it "extremely worrying," calling for diplomatic action. Even Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban retweeted Vlaar, extending an invitation to Hungary. Talk about making waves. Even Kremlin Aide Kirill Dmitriev weighed in, calling the ban "Starmer's vindictiveness and censorship in action."
The bigger picture here is the ongoing debate surrounding Britain’s hate speech and online safety laws. Critics, and there are many, argue that these laws are increasingly being used to target political dissent and stifle social commentary. Whether Vlaar's case falls into that category is, of course, a matter of debate. But it’s definitely adding fuel to an already heated fire. For more information, read the full article at RT.com: [Read Full Article at RT.com](https://t.co/QboflIsUbx)
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