UK Bars Renaud Camus Amid Free Speech Debate

French writer and philosopher Renaud Camus, known for his 'great replacement' theory, has been barred from entering the UK after the Home Office declared his presence 'not conducive to the public good.' Camus was scheduled to speak at both a Homeland Party event and the Oxford Union and has previously visited the UK without issue. The decision has drawn criticism from the Free Speech Union and several publishers, who argue it marks a retreat from liberal democratic values. Camus, who maintains he is non-violent, has stated his intent to appeal the ban. Critics of Camus cite the influence of his ideas on extremist acts, such as the Christchurch mosque attacks, as a basis for the government's decision. The ban occurs amid heightened debate over freedom of expression in the UK, as the country pursues new international trade agreements.