# Andreas Malm condemns UK travel ban as ‘drift into authoritarianism’

Swedish author and climate activist Andreas Malm has criticized a UK travel ban against him, calling it part of a drift toward authoritarianism. The case raises concerns about civil liberties and the use of immigration restrictions against political activists.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/30/andreas-malm-uk-travel-ban-drift-authoritarianism) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:06:23 GMT