An American far-right influencer facing criticism over anti-Islam content has sparked controversy after she was granted permission to travel to the UK ahead of a planned London rally and was shown in a previous video burning a Quran.US-based MAGA influencer Valentina Gomez, who has previously courted controversy over anti-Muslim comments, has been granted a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). She is due to appear as a speaker at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in central London on 16 May.In a post on Try arresting me and see what happens. England belongs to the English. Not Mohammed.”Users on social media said that ETA is not a visa. It is a digital travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers, allowing short trips for tourism, study or family purposes. It is valid for two years, costs £20 and allows multiple entries. However, approval does not guarantee entry at the border, and travelers may still be refused entry upon arrival.Gomez is expected to address supporters at the rally organized by another far-right activist, Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. The event is due to take place at central London venues including Kingsway, The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Parliament Square.His planned appearance has already been criticized by activists and commentators, some of whom have questioned why he is being allowed to travel to the UK at all. Anti-racism campaigner Muktar Yassin said on X: “They need to keep the same energy for this ruthless bigot as they did for Kanye West.” Kanye West has faced huge opposition over Nazi-related posts on social media.Indian-origin broadcaster Narinder Kaur also commented: “You (Gomez) will be banned. We will not allow anyone to enter the country.”Others, including journalist Ica Ferrer Gotic and analyst Albie Amancona, argued that if other high-profile celebrities have faced entry restrictions, Gomez should be treated the same way.The dispute comes amid tensions over a “Unite the Kingdom” rally and a planned pro-Palestine march in London on the same day as Gomez’s visit. Security concerns have also been heightened by previous clashes at similar rallies, where police reported violence during large gatherings of Robinson supporters, including projectiles being thrown and officers being attacked.