Climate Author Andreas Malm Barred from UK Over Planned Talk with Palestine Action Co-Founder

Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm, known for his book 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline', was refused entry to the UK ahead of a speaking event with a co-founder of the proscribed group Palestine Action. UK immigration officials informed Malm that his presence 'may not be considered to be conducive to the public good'. The event was to discuss the government's ban on Palestine Action, which was designated a terrorist organization in 2021. Malm called the decision 'scandalous' and urged the government to reconsider. The case raises concerns about freedom of speech and the use of immigration powers to silence dissent, especially for activists and academics critical of state policies. It follows other high-profile entry denials, highlighting tensions between national security and civil liberties in the UK.