The British government’s recent decision to bar Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert Eva Vlaardingerbroek from entering the United Kingdom has struck a nerve among both conservative and Catholic commentators for what it means for free speech and ideological tolerance in the West.
Vlaardingerbroek, a 28‑year‑old lawyer, author and political commentator, announced on social media that her Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) had been revoked by the UK Home Office as of January 13, and that she was told her entry was “not conducive to the public good” with no right of appeal. The order effectively blocks her from visiting Britain unless she applies for a visa.
