Key facts
- Piers Morgan criticized SXSW London's reaction to Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker being denied UK entry.
- Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker were scheduled to speak at SXSW London.
- Uygur and Piker were denied entry to the UK.
- Morgan stated he was 'a bit disappointed' with the festival's stance.
Piers Morgan stated he was 'a bit disappointed' with SXSW London's reaction after commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker were barred from entering the United Kingdom. Uygur and Piker, who were scheduled to speak at the SXSW London festival, were denied entry to the UK. Morgan's comments suggest he felt the festival could have taken a stronger stance in support of the scheduled speakers. Hasan Piker also claimed the UK revoked his visa 'at the behest of Israel' and criticized the 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups.