Dutch anti-Islam filmmaker sent home

A Dutch MP who made a film that called the Koran a fascist book has been sent back to the Netherlands after trying to enter the UK.

Geert Wilders had been invited to show his controversial film, which links the Islamic holy book to terrorism, in the UK's House of Lords.

But at Heathrow airport Wilders, who faces trial in his own country for inciting hatred, was denied entry by Immigration officials.

The British Government banned the Dutch MP, accusing him of inciting racial and religious hatred.

Mr Wilders says it is a very sad day for democracy and he says the Government's actions prove that the UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, is the "biggest coward in Europe."

Mr Wilders was deported and he is now returned to the Netherlands.