Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a Dutch commentator known for her conservative views, has been denied entry into the United Kingdom. This development occurred after Vlaardingerbroek made remarks on social media regarding UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's approach to migrant-related crime. The UK government has revoked her travel authorization, deeming her presence in the country as not "conducive to the public good."
On January 9, Vlaardingerbroek accused Prime Minister Starmer of allowing "the ongoing rape and killing of British girls by migrant rape gangs" through his policies. Additionally, she criticized the Prime Minister for his stance on the social media platform X, suggesting a restriction on its usage in the UK. Vlaardingerbroek's views were publicly shared on her social media account, where she posted a screenshot of an email from the Home Office indicating the cancellation of her travel authorization. The Independent confirmed this action was taken by the Home Office, though specific reasons for the revocation were not disclosed.
The issue gained further attention when a tweet from Not the Bee on January 14, 2026, characterized the decision as "Insanity. Locking out the good guys while simultaneously importing the third world." Vlaardingerbroek further connected her ban to her public criticism of Prime Minister Starmer relating to his policies on social media regulation and migrant crime.
In a statement, Vlaardingerbroek explained her criticism was focused on the irony of Prime Minister Starmer's concern for women's safety, given what she perceives as his ineffective action against migrant crime. She labeled the Prime Minister as "despicable" and "evil" in her social media posts. The activist was not planning to return to the UK until after the local and devolved elections in May, and she expressed surprise at the unexpected revocation of her travel authorization.
This incident occurs amid a broader debate on immigration and social media regulation. In May 2024, Vlaardingerbroek defended what she termed "Christian Europe" and discussed the "great replacement" theory. Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur, weighed in on the debate, suggesting that the theory overlooks the fundamental issue of low birth rates leading to population declines.
Vlaardingerbroek's ban from the UK raises questions about the balance between freedom of speech and the government's authority to control entry based on public statements. It also highlights the ongoing tension in European politics regarding immigration and the handling of social issues tied to it.
