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this drew ire from the British public, as 1.8 million people signed a petition asking for the invitation to be rescinded.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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