Overview
- Dutch commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek posted a Home Office notice saying her Electronic Travel Authorization was canceled effective January 13, stating her presence was not conducive to the public good and that there is no right of appeal.
- She linked the revocation to criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the Home Office declined comment and a Politico-cited source described the decision as based on the public good criterion.
- Downing Street confirmed it is considering enforcement against X under the Online Safety Act, including a possible nationwide block, following reports about Grok producing sexualized images of women and children.
- Ofcom has opened an investigation, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall signaled support for a full block if the regulator recommends it, and Starmer told MPs X is moving to ensure compliance with UK law.
- UK officials discussed coordinated responses with Canada and Australia, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the reported content “completely abhorrent,” and Elon Musk accused the government of censorship while asserting Grok does not generate illegal images.