- The UK government has blocked seven individuals, described as "far-right agitators", from entering the country ahead of a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom rally scheduled for this Saturday in central London.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood exercised her powers to cancel their entry permissions, stating their presence would not be "conducive to the public good" and that ministers would not allow people to "spread hate on our streets," as affirmed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Among those banned is US anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez, who previously threatened to defy the ban by travelling via small boat and suggested intervention from Donald Trump's White House if arrested.
- Other individuals whose electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) were cancelled include US commentator Joey Mannarino, known for controversial remarks, and Spanish far-right personality Ada Lluch, who supports "anti-woke and anti-Islam" causes.
- Dutch anti-immigration activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek, who has promoted conspiracy theories and spoke at a previous rally, also had her right to travel to the UK revoked in January, with three other banned figures remaining unnamed.
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