Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Anti-Trump Protesters Pack London's Parliament Square


 By Patrick Atack

MPs clashed on Monday over whether or not to invite US President Donald Trump to the UK for an official state visit. Such a visit traditionally means the visiting dignitary meeting the Queen. But this drew ire from the British public, as 1.8 million people signed a petition asking for the invitation to be rescinded.

A further 300,000 people signed another petition in favour of the visit.

These two petitions were being discussed in Westminster Hall, as around 7,000 people gathered outside to listen to speakers including political columnists and Union leaders.

Labour MP Paul Flynn said the visit would be “terribly wrong” if it went ahead, while Conservative MP Nigel Evans told those protesting to “get over it”, as plans would not be changed. 

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Source: euronews.

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