While Ms. May’s visit attracted criticism at home at the time, the outcry mounted after Mr. Trump signed the executive order that banned the citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from travelling to the U.S. and suspended its refugee programme for four months. Ms. May was slow to criticise his actions, sparking concern that the government’s eagerness to maintain close ties with the U.S. would prevent it from even protecting its citizens.
A number of protests are due to take place in the coming days and weeks against Mr. Trump, and the planned visit. Over 30,000 people had signed up to take part in a demonstration outside Downing Street on Monday evening, with politicians across the political spectrum due to attend.
“Let’s stand in solidarity with those targeted by Donald Trump’s hateful government, including the people of this country, outside Downing Street, and all over Britain,” wrote organiser Owen Jones.
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