MP Stella Creasy claims that a Muslim family of 11 from her Walthamstow constituency were allegedly turned away from boarding a flight to Los Angeles from Gatwick Airport. The family were planning to go on their dream vacation to Disneyland, in California.
MP Creasy also stated that the family were supposedly stopped by an official from the US Department of Homeland Security. The family were allegedly told that their right to travel was being revoked without an explanation.
The MP had stated, “The family trying to get to California were due to leave last Tuesday- that a week later they have yet to receive any details at all as to why they were prevented from travelling only adds their distress.”
Regarding counter-terrorism, MP Creasy said, “While the philosophy of Isis may seek to corrupt Islam and divide our world, our actions should actively protect its true peaceful nature, both at home and abroad. For the sake of national security and national cohesion, the government must not look the other way as our citizens increasingly fear the possibility of flying sanctions without reparation.”
This incident allegedly took place weeks after the Republican candidate for the US presidential election, Donald Trump had stated that Muslims should be banned from America.
The family had spent £9,000 on flights which will not be reimbursed to them.
