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Thousands march through London against Donald Trump's state visit

Demonstrators set off from the US embassy and walk towards Downing Street chanting "Theresa May shame on you".

By Bethany Minelle, News Reporter

Saturday 4 February 2017 16:49, UK

  1. Thousands of protesters have gathered to protest against Trump's state visit
    Image: Protesters are calling for Donald Trump's state visit to be cancelled
  2. The march started from the American Embassy in London
    Image: The march started from the US embassy in London
  3. Donald Trump's executive order to restrict travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries has been dubbed the 'Muslim Ban'
    Image: The President's executive order to restrict travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries has been dubbed a 'Muslim ban'
  4. Many attending the demonstration were unhappy with the Prime Minister's response to President Trump's travel restrictions
    Image: Many attending the demonstration were unhappy with the Prime Minister's initially neutral response to President Trump's travel restrictions . Continue through for more images
  5. Many have criticised the UK's special relationship with the United States
  6. Mr Trump has introduced a 90-day travel ban on seven majority Muslim countries
  7. The President's vow to build a wall along the United States' southern border is also a bone of contention
  8. Even children exercised their right to protest
  9. Thousands are though to have marched through London
  10. Thousands of protesters have gathered to protest against Trump's state visit
  11. Some placards were more creative than others
  12. People took to the streets of London to protest against the ban
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Thousands have marched through London calling on Theresa May to cancel Donald Trump's state visit later this year.

Demonstrators set off from the US embassy and walked towards Downing Street displaying placards and chanting "Theresa May, shame on you".

The passionate but peaceful protest was set up by groups including the Stop the War Coalition, Stand Up to Racism and the Muslim Association of Britain.

A protester from Redhill in Surrey told Sky News: "The livelihood of the world is under pressure and we're all scared … We've all got to do our bit to stop him coming to this country, bringing his views to this country."

Another said: "I don't think you can ban any one group of people."

Thousands are though to have marched through London
Image: Thousands are thought to have marched through London

Co-founder of the Stop the War Coalition, John Rees, told PA he believed there were almost 40,000 people present at the demonstration, proving that "the Government has got a very, very big problem with the state visit".

National Union of Teachers general secretary Kevin Courtney said Mr Trump's policies were aimed at "stoking up fear".

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He told the crowds the "fear and division" was evident in schools and that he believed "every teacher should be involved in the campaign against Trump".

In a video message played to protesters congregated on Whitehall, Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn said Mr Trump's state visit invite "should be withdrawn until the executive orders are gone and every element of them repealed".

Thanking marchers for "standing up for what is right", he said "Theresa May and the Conservatives are on the wrong side of history".

Mr Trump has introduced a 90-day travel ban on seven majority Muslim countries
Image: Protesters marched down Park Lane and along Piccadilly towards Downing Street

Hours after Mrs May issued the state invitation during a trip to the White House last month, Mr Trump introduced a controversial 90-day travel ban.

The restrictions are aimed at residents from seven predominantly Muslim countries - Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.

The executive order has sparked anger around the world, with protesters calling it a "Muslim ban" and demanding it be overturned.

US District Judge James Robart has now , saying there was a strong likelihood that a legal challenge against the ban would succeed.

The White House called his ruling "ridiculous", insisting the ban is "lawful and appropriate", and stated its intention to file "an emergency stay of this order" at the earliest possible opportunity.

An online petition to stop Mr Trump's UK state visit has received more than 1.8 million signatures.

The petition is due to be debated in Parliament later this month; however, Downing Street has insisted the state visit will go ahead.

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