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Piers Morgan Criticizes SXSW London Over Banned Speaker Issue
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Kevin Cassidy · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026
Key points
- Piers Morgan criticized SXSW London for not defending banned speakers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker.
- The U.K. Home Office barred Uygur and Piker from entering the country.
- Morgan questioned the festival's commitment to supporting its speakers.
- The controversy centers on free speech and political expression.
- The situation remains unresolved.
Piers Morgan criticized SXSW London for not defending Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who were barred from entering the UK by the Home Office. Morgan questioned the festival's commitment to supporting its speakers under such circumstances. The controversy highlights tensions around free speech and political expression at international events. The situation remains unresolved.
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