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Martha Stewart Refused Entry To UK
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 6-20-2008 | Christopher Hope - Alex Spillius

Posted on 06/19/2008 6:36:48 PM PDT by blam

Martha Stewart refused entry to the UK

By Christopher Hope Home Affairs Editor and Alex Spillius in Washington
Last Updated: 2:16AM BST 20/06/2008

Martha Stewart has been refused a visa to Britain because of her criminal convictions for obstructing justice, the Daily Telegraph has learned.

Martha Stewart leaves the Federl court during her trial in 2004

The lifestyle guru, convicted four years ago in the US for obstructing justice, was planning to speak at the Royal Academy and to hold meetings with several figures in the fashion and leisure industry, including Jasper Conran, and was due to travel within the next few days.

The refusal by the UK Border Agency was sent to Ms Stewart, aged 66. A spokesperson for the business magnate said: "Martha loves England and hopes this can be resolved and that she will be able to visit soon."

She added that Ms Stewart has many friends in Britain, which she has visited numerous times.

A cook, designer and publisher, Ms Stewart was once called "the definitive American woman of our time" and once collaborated with Wedgwood on a range of crockery.

A British government official called the decision "an own goal" given the transatlantic business and goodwill her visit could generate.

"It is a bit silly given some of the other people allowed into the country," the official added.

It was not clear if Ms Stewart had been singled out or was a victim of a blanket rule imposed by the new agency. In 2004 she served five months in prison for lying to federal agents investigating the sale of shares shortly before they fell sharply in value.

The UK Border Agency said it would not comment on individual cases. A spokesman added: "We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad."


TOPICS: News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: entry; martha; stewart; uk
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To: John123
I thought Bill Clinton pleaded guilty for perjury... isn't that the same as being convicted?

According to Wikipedia he lost his law license but I see no mentioned of him having plead guilty to...or having been convicted of...anything.Of course I know I could have missed something and I also know that Wikipedia isn't always the most unbiased source of info...particularly when it comes to politics.

21 posted on 06/19/2008 7:01:19 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Will the dancing Hitlers please wait in the wings? We're only seeing singing Hitlers.)
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To: blam

Really -— what in the world is wrong with common sense? The UK has just gone down with my usual respect for them.


22 posted on 06/19/2008 7:03:51 PM PDT by Exit148 (Founder of the Loose Change Club. Every nickle and dime counts!!)
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To: blam

Nice. They will let islamofacist terrorists that are soo vile, they are kicked out of countries like Egpyt and Syria, immigrate to the UK giving them citizenship, welfare, and subsidized housing.
But Martha Stewart isn’t allowed.


23 posted on 06/19/2008 7:05:08 PM PDT by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: NonValueAdded
Say, isn’t there a certain convicted perjurer let in there from time to time?

Shhh! Can't have contradictions exposed.

LOL. Let in? Lolol. People clamor, or used to, for his visit, before and after. No questions asked. Martha should protest.

24 posted on 06/19/2008 7:05:58 PM PDT by fortunecookie (Communism/socialism has failed millions, a lesson lost on too many.)
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To: blam

25 posted on 06/19/2008 7:13:03 PM PDT by Coffee200am
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To: blam
I never really cared about Martha Stewart and that she fibbed to some guys with badges. Big deal. Compared to the countless pumper-and-dumpers that scammed billions from the public and never went to jail during the .com fleece all Martha did was park in a no-parking zone.

Hell, the UK should not let in just about every member of Congress if they have a problem with liars and thieves.

26 posted on 06/19/2008 7:13:50 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (Hillary / Obama - 2008 <---Bet on it. She will do it to win.)
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To: blam

Fascinating that Martha Stewart is the poster child for wall street corruption given all the BS going on now.


27 posted on 06/19/2008 7:15:23 PM PDT by spanalot
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To: blam
Martha Stewart, a demanding, assertive American woman who earned everything she has is not allowed in the UK.

Gordon Ramsey, an abusive, overrated hack British cook / failed soccer player gets welcomed into the USA with open arms and makes millions, taxed at the US max rate of 38% as opposed of the UK rate of--what? like 90%.

Nice.

28 posted on 06/19/2008 7:15:40 PM PDT by Paul Heinzman (Pour me another tequila, Sheila.)
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To: blam
Allowed in UK:

Not allowed in UK:


29 posted on 06/19/2008 7:16:20 PM PDT by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: Proud_USA_Republican

Great pictures, and illustrates the stupidity of refusing her entry.


30 posted on 06/19/2008 7:19:00 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland ("We have to drain the swamp" George Bush, September 2001)
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To: blam

Martha is a convicted Felon. There are a number of activities she is no longer able to do.


31 posted on 06/19/2008 7:22:15 PM PDT by wrench
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To: HereInTheHeartland

Everyone of the bastards in those pictures (except Martha, of course) deserves to be machine-gunned down.


32 posted on 06/19/2008 7:23:08 PM PDT by Levante
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To: Gay State Conservative

Bill pleaded guilty and lost his law license...


33 posted on 06/19/2008 7:28:01 PM PDT by John123 (Obama said that he has been in 57 states. I will now light myself on fire...)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Just curious. What was Elton John convicted of?


34 posted on 06/19/2008 7:31:47 PM PDT by Your Nightmare
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To: Levante
“Everyone of the bastards in those pictures (except Martha, of course) deserves to be machine-gunned down.”

We definitely would not want to get Martha by mistake!!

35 posted on 06/19/2008 7:35:12 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland ("We have to drain the swamp" George Bush, September 2001)
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To: Proud_USA_Republican

great post!


36 posted on 06/19/2008 7:35:32 PM PDT by camerakid400 (Oy Gevalt)
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To: blam

Self righteous bastards.


37 posted on 06/19/2008 7:35:35 PM PDT by Peter Libra
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To: Your Nightmare
Just curious. What was Elton John convicted of?

I think he has one or more drug convictions in the UK and/or elsewhere.However,I'm must admit that I'm not 100% sure.

38 posted on 06/19/2008 7:38:32 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Will the dancing Hitlers please wait in the wings? We're only seeing singing Hitlers.)
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To: blam
Martha is an absolute sweetheart.

To hell with them.

39 posted on 06/19/2008 7:39:35 PM PDT by Peter Libra
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To: blam
"It is a bit silly given some of the other people allowed into the country," the official added.

I wonder who he was thinking of when he said this? Muzzies or POTUS?

40 posted on 06/19/2008 7:42:52 PM PDT by rabidralph
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