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The Royal Borough of Greenwich has "barred" Donald Trump after councillors called for his visit to the UK to be abandoned.
Earlier this week, America's ambassador in London signalled that Mr Trump is due to visit early next year - sparking fresh calls for mass demonstrations against the president.
And at a meeting on Tuesday night, the Labour council added its voice to the protests by calling on the Government to abandon the plans.
Greenwich Council said it adopted a motion calling for a state visit to be abandoned, while also declaring that “should a state visit go ahead, President Trump would not be welcome in the Borough”.
Donald Trump ‘barred from Greenwich’ after council passes motion to block US president's visit over far-right tweet
Earlier this week, America's ambassador in London signalled that Mr Trump is due to visit early next year - sparking fresh calls for mass demonstrations against the president.
And at a meeting on Tuesday night, the Labour council added its voice to the protests by calling on the Government to abandon the plans.
Greenwich Council said it adopted a motion calling for a state visit to be abandoned, while also declaring that “should a state visit go ahead, President Trump would not be welcome in the Borough”.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich has taken a firm stance against a planned visit by Donald Trump, with local councillors expressing strong disapproval. Here's a summary of the situation:
- The Labour-led Greenwich Council passed a motion calling for the abandonment of Trump's state visit to the UK, asserting that if it proceeds, he would not be welcome in the Borough.
- This decision follows comments from the U.S. ambassador in London indicating Trump’s anticipated visit early next year.
- The council's motion reflects a broader sentiment among council members and residents, with calls for mass protests against Trump's visit, particularly linked to his controversial statements and political actions.