UK Denies Entry to AfD Politician Petr Bystron Citing Public Good Concerns

Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament for Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has been denied entry into the United Kingdom. The British Visa and Immigration Authority, part of the Home Office, refused his application for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), stating that his presence in the country is not conducive to the public good. Bystron had planned to attend and speak at a large-scale demonstration organized by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. In response to the ban, Bystron criticized the decision as a declaration of bankruptcy by the Starmer government, claiming authorities are afraid of the truth. This incident is part of a broader pattern, as other right-wing figures, including EU parliamentarians Dominik Tarczynski from Poland and Filip Dewinter from Belgium, as well as American influencers Joey Mannarino and Valentina Gomez, were also barred from entering the UK ahead of the scheduled event. The report highlights ongoing tensions between the UK government and international right-wing activists seeking to participate in domestic protests.