by Craig Simpson, Telegraph
‘They don’t want me to speak,’ says Renaud Camus who claims immigration will lead to ‘replacement’ of Europe’s indigenous people
A philosopher opposed to mass migration has been banned from entering Britain after the Home Office ruled his presence would go against “the public good”.
Renaud Camus, the French novelist and writer, was barred from travelling to the UK later this month to speak on immigration.
The 78-year-old has warned that unchecked immigration will lead to demographic “replacement” of Europe’s indigenous populations.
In an email seen by The Telegraph, the Home Office informed Mr Camus that he had been denied the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) needed to enter Britain.
“Your presence in the UK is not considered to be conducive to the public good,” the email read.
Mr Camus, who is gay and has advocated for non-violence, told The Telegraph that “of all the European governments guilty” of allowing unchecked migration, “the British government is one of the guiltiest”.
“No wonder it does not want me to speak,” Mr Camus added.
Vauban Books, the independent publisher of Camus’ work in English, said: “The decision to bar Renaud Camus from the UK is only further confirmation that that country has abandoned the most basic principles of liberal democracy.
“Camus is one of our greatest living writers and will be remembered as such by posterity. The Starmer government, by contrast, will be remembered – if it’s remembered at all – only for its serial betrayals and profound mediocrity.
“Here as elsewhere, it has inadvertently shown just how precious Camus’ voice is, now more than ever.”
The Home Office was approached for comment.
Anti-migration philosopher to fight UK ban by Amy Gibbons, Telegraph. Lord Young (Free Speech Union) said: “If Mr Camus wants to be sure of being able to visit the United Kingdom, maybe he should come over in a dinghy in the middle of the night. That way, he’s guaranteed entry.”