Valentina Gomez was blocked from entering the UK by the home secretary. The decision came just days before she was scheduled to speak at the Unite the Kingdom rally organized by Tommy Robinson.
As of early Tuesday, Gomez’s UK electronic travel authorization (ETA) was withdrawn. The Home Office stated that her presence would not be conducive to the public good.
Gomez, 26, previously attended a Unite the Kingdom rally in September 2025, which drew an estimated 100,000 attendees. She gained notoriety for anti-Islam stunts, including burning a copy of the Qur’an.
Before being barred, Gomez claimed her ETA had already been approved. Yet, this approval did not prevent the home secretary from intervening. The Muslim Council of Britain had expressed concern about her entry into the UK.
The Home Office has a history of blocking visas for public figures deemed potentially inflammatory. This decision has sparked debate over freedom of speech in Britain.
Sharon Osbourne faced backlash for supporting the Unite the Kingdom rally and subsequently lost ties with Centrepoint. They stated that such political activity runs counter to their values of supporting young people regardless of background or religion.
Gomez’s past comments have raised alarms among various groups. “Your daughters will be raped and your sons beheaded, unless we stop Islam once and for all,” she said in a previous statement.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding whether further actions will be taken against Gomez or if other events will unfold as planned. The situation continues to develop amid heightened tensions surrounding freedom of expression and public safety in the UK.