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World reacts to Donald Trump's US travel ban – live Donald Trump defends Muslim-countries travel ban amid protests: 'our country needs strong borders' – live
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Trump is awake and tweeting a defence of his controversial travel ban.
Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world - a horrible mess!
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PA has issued a fuller statement from Mo Farah in which he says Trump’s ban made him “an alien”. PA has issued a fuller statement from Mo Farah in which he says Trump’s ban made him “an alien”. The Somalia-born four-time Olympic champion who lives and trains in the US, said:
The Somalia-born four-time Olympic champion who lives and trains in the US, said: “On 1st January this year, Her Majesty The Queen made me a Knight of the Realm. On 27th January, President Donald Trump seems to have made me an alien. On 1 January this year, Her Majesty the Queen made me a knight of the realm. On 27 January, President Donald Trump seems to have made me an alien.
“I am a British citizen who has lived in America for the past six years - working hard, contributing to society, paying my taxes and bringing up our four children in the place they now call home. I am a British citizen who has lived in America for the past six years – working hard, contributing to society, paying my taxes and bringing up our four children in the place they now call home.
“Now, me and many others like me are being told that we may not be welcome. Now, me and many others like me are being told that we may not be welcome.
“It’s deeply troubling that I will have to tell my children that daddy might not be able to come home - to explain why the president has introduced a policy that comes from a place of ignorance and prejudice. It’s deeply troubling that I will have to tell my children that daddy might not be able to come home – to explain why the president has introduced a policy that comes from a place of ignorance and prejudice.
“I was welcomed into Britain from Somalia at eight years old and given the chance to succeed and realise my dreams. I was welcomed into Britain from Somalia at eight years old and given the chance to succeed and realise my dreams.
“I have been proud to represent my country, win medals for the British people and receive the greatest honour of a knighthood. I have been proud to represent my country, win medals for the British people and receive the greatest honour of a knighthood.
“My story is an example of what can happen when you follow polices of compassion and understanding, not hate and isolation.” My story is an example of what can happen when you follow polices of compassion and understanding, not hate and isolation.
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Number 10 have insisted that Trump’s state visit in the summer will go ahead despite growing calls for it to be cancelled in light of his travel ban for people for several muslim majority countries. No 10 has insisted that Trump’s state visit in the summer will go ahead despite growing calls for it to be cancelled in light of his travel ban for people from several Muslim-majority countries.
NEW: No.10 insistent that plans for UK #StateVisit by @realDonaldTrump remain in place despite calls for it to be postponed or cancelled.NEW: No.10 insistent that plans for UK #StateVisit by @realDonaldTrump remain in place despite calls for it to be postponed or cancelled.
Jeremy Corbyn and Tim Farron have called for it to be cancelled and a petition supporting the move, which had a few hundred signatures this morning, has now topped 100,000.Jeremy Corbyn and Tim Farron have called for it to be cancelled and a petition supporting the move, which had a few hundred signatures this morning, has now topped 100,000.
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Sir Mo Farah, one of the UK’s most successful athletes has just issued a statement condemning Trump’s travel ban.Sir Mo Farah, one of the UK’s most successful athletes has just issued a statement condemning Trump’s travel ban.
I am a British citizen who has lived in America for the past six years - working hard, contributing to society, paying my taxes and bringing up our four children in the place they now call home. I am a British citizen who has lived in America for the past six years – working hard, contributing to society, paying my taxes and bringing up our four children in the place they now call home.
Now, me and many others like me are being told that we may not be welcome. It’s deeply troubling that I will have to tell my children that Daddy might not be able to come home - to explain why the President has introduced a policy that comes from a place of ignorance and prejudice.” Now, me and many others like me are being told that we may not be welcome. It’s deeply troubling that I will have to tell my children that Daddy might not be able to come home - to explain why the president has introduced a policy that comes from a place of ignorance and prejudice.
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My colleague Nicola Slawson reported on Saturday about the plight of an Iranian born Glasgow vet after she was left stranded in Costa Rica following Trump’s executive order. Since then members of the public have raised thousands of pounds to help her. My colleague Nicola Slawson reported on Saturday about the plight of an Iranian-born Glasgow vet after she was left stranded in Costa Rica following Trump’s executive order. Since then members of the public have raised thousands of pounds to help her.
Here is Nicola’s updated story:Here is Nicola’s updated story:
Thousands of pounds has been raised for an Iranian born Glasgow vet after she was left stranded in Costa Rica following Trump’s executive order. Thousands of pounds has been raised for an Iranian-born Glasgow vet after she was left stranded in Costa Rica following Trump’s executive order.
Hamaseh Tayari’s flight home from her holiday required her to change flights in New York meaning she would need a transit visa, which was revoked in light of the “muslim ban” because of her Iranian passport. Hamaseh Tayari’s flight home from her holiday required her to change flights in New York meaning she would need a transit visa, which was revoked in light of the “Muslim ban” because of her Iranian passport.
Tayari, who grew up in Italy, yesterday told the Guardian: “I am destroyed. I did not know that I could cry for so long. It feels like the beginning of the end. How this is possible?”Tayari, who grew up in Italy, yesterday told the Guardian: “I am destroyed. I did not know that I could cry for so long. It feels like the beginning of the end. How this is possible?”
A group of Scottish women lead by Kathleen Caskie from the the Women for Independence campaign group, banded together to set up a Go Fund Me page to raise enough money for her new flight home.A group of Scottish women lead by Kathleen Caskie from the the Women for Independence campaign group, banded together to set up a Go Fund Me page to raise enough money for her new flight home.
Caskie said: “Firstly, she works in Glasgow, so therefore is now Glaswegian, and you don’t cross Glaswegians and secondly, we hate Trump and finally, our reach is such that we could raise the money by midnight tonight if she needs it.” Caskie said: “Firstly, she works in Glasgow, so therefore is now Glaswegian, and you don’t cross Glaswegians, and secondly, we hate Trump and, finally, our reach is such that we could raise the money by midnight tonight if she needs it.”
In the end, the cost of the flights, £2600, was raised in less than 33 minutes. Nearly £5000 has now been raised and all extra money will be donated to the Scottish Council for Refugees “in further protest against Trump’s policies.” In the end, the cost of the flights, £2,600, was raised in less than 33 minutes. Nearly £5,000 has now been raised and all extra money will be donated to the Scottish Council for Refugees “in further protest against Trump’s policies”.
On hearing the news, Tayari, who said the cost of the new flight was more than her whole month’s wages, said: “My god! This is amazing. I was not expecting this.” On hearing the news, Tayari, who said the cost of the new flight was more than her whole month’s wages, said: “My God! This is amazing. I was not expecting this.”
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Is this a hardening of the UK line from Boris Johnson? It certainly seems to go further than either May and David Gauke this morning calling Trump’s travel ban “divisive and wrong.”Is this a hardening of the UK line from Boris Johnson? It certainly seems to go further than either May and David Gauke this morning calling Trump’s travel ban “divisive and wrong.”
We will protect the rights and freedoms of UK nationals home and abroad. Divisive and wrong to stigmatise because of nationalityWe will protect the rights and freedoms of UK nationals home and abroad. Divisive and wrong to stigmatise because of nationality
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This is from Philip Oltermann, the Guardian’s Berlin bureau chief, with a few more details of a phone call between Merkel and Trump on Saturday.This is from Philip Oltermann, the Guardian’s Berlin bureau chief, with a few more details of a phone call between Merkel and Trump on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Angela Merkel said on Sunday that she “regrets” Donald Trump’s decision to ban citizens of certain countries from entering the country, and that the German chancellor had “explained” the obligations of the Geneva refugee convention to the US president in a phone call on Saturday.A spokesperson for Angela Merkel said on Sunday that she “regrets” Donald Trump’s decision to ban citizens of certain countries from entering the country, and that the German chancellor had “explained” the obligations of the Geneva refugee convention to the US president in a phone call on Saturday.
“The chancellor regrets the US government’s entry ban against refugees and the citizens of certain countries”, Merkel’s spokesperson Steffen Seibert said in a statement. “She is convinced that the necessary, decisive battle against terrorism does not justify a general suspicion against people of a certain origin or a certain religion”.“The chancellor regrets the US government’s entry ban against refugees and the citizens of certain countries”, Merkel’s spokesperson Steffen Seibert said in a statement. “She is convinced that the necessary, decisive battle against terrorism does not justify a general suspicion against people of a certain origin or a certain religion”.
“The Geneva refugee convention requires the international community to take in war refugees on humanitarian grounds. All signatory states are obligated to do. The German government explained this policy in their call yesterday.”“The Geneva refugee convention requires the international community to take in war refugees on humanitarian grounds. All signatory states are obligated to do. The German government explained this policy in their call yesterday.”
Seibert further said that the German government would examine what consequences the ban would have for German citizens with dual citizenship, and would “represent their interests, if necessary, before our American partners”.Seibert further said that the German government would examine what consequences the ban would have for German citizens with dual citizenship, and would “represent their interests, if necessary, before our American partners”.
A summary of the phone call between Merkel and Trump, jointly issued to the press on Saturday, had made no mention of the entry ban, emphasising merely the “fundamental significance” of Nato and the intention to “further deepen the already excellent bilateral relations in the coming years”.A summary of the phone call between Merkel and Trump, jointly issued to the press on Saturday, had made no mention of the entry ban, emphasising merely the “fundamental significance” of Nato and the intention to “further deepen the already excellent bilateral relations in the coming years”.
One of the German citizens apparently already affected has a seat in the German parliament. Omid Nouripour, a Green Party MP with German-Iranian citizenship, is reported to be one of ten thousands of German citizens believed to be banned from entering the US under new rules. Nouripour is the vice chair of the German parliament’s American-German group and a member of the steering committee of Germany’s Atlantic Bridge programme.One of the German citizens apparently already affected has a seat in the German parliament. Omid Nouripour, a Green Party MP with German-Iranian citizenship, is reported to be one of ten thousands of German citizens believed to be banned from entering the US under new rules. Nouripour is the vice chair of the German parliament’s American-German group and a member of the steering committee of Germany’s Atlantic Bridge programme.
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin joined the protests at US airports on Saturday. He said he was there because “I’m a refugee.”Google co-founder Sergey Brin joined the protests at US airports on Saturday. He said he was there because “I’m a refugee.”
Sergey Brin was straight up teaching an infant how to protest. pic.twitter.com/VZEcXiAQe4Sergey Brin was straight up teaching an infant how to protest. pic.twitter.com/VZEcXiAQe4
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It seems that many within the Republican Party are unhappy with Trump’s latest move too.It seems that many within the Republican Party are unhappy with Trump’s latest move too.
My colleague Richard Adams has flagged up this piece from The Hill which reports several senior senators have come out against the move.My colleague Richard Adams has flagged up this piece from The Hill which reports several senior senators have come out against the move.
GOP lawmakers are stepping out against President Trump’s executive order barring many refugees and citizens of certain predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S.GOP lawmakers are stepping out against President Trump’s executive order barring many refugees and citizens of certain predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S.
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) called the order “unacceptable” amid concerns that it would prevent legal permanent residents from entering the U.S., which the administration attempted to clarify on Saturday.Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) called the order “unacceptable” amid concerns that it would prevent legal permanent residents from entering the U.S., which the administration attempted to clarify on Saturday.
“President Trump and his administration are right to be concerned about national security, but it’s unacceptable when even legal permanent residents are being detained or turned away at airports and ports of entry,” Flake said in a statement.“President Trump and his administration are right to be concerned about national security, but it’s unacceptable when even legal permanent residents are being detained or turned away at airports and ports of entry,” Flake said in a statement.
“Enhancing long term national security requires that we have a clear-eyed view of radical Islamic terrorism without ascribing radical Islamic terrorist views to all Muslims,” Flake added.“Enhancing long term national security requires that we have a clear-eyed view of radical Islamic terrorism without ascribing radical Islamic terrorist views to all Muslims,” Flake added.
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The Guardian’s political editor Anushka Asthana has had this from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.The Guardian’s political editor Anushka Asthana has had this from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
He says that May would be “failing British people” if she allowed Trump to come for a state visit while his policy- including an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees - remains in place.He says that May would be “failing British people” if she allowed Trump to come for a state visit while his policy- including an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees - remains in place.
“Donald Trump should not be welcomed to Britain while he abuses our shared values with his shameful Muslim ban and attacks on refugees’ and women’s rights,” said Corbyn.“Donald Trump should not be welcomed to Britain while he abuses our shared values with his shameful Muslim ban and attacks on refugees’ and women’s rights,” said Corbyn.
“Theresa May would be failing the British people if she does not postpone the state visit and condemn Trump’s actions in the clearest terms. That’s what Britain expects and deserves.”“Theresa May would be failing the British people if she does not postpone the state visit and condemn Trump’s actions in the clearest terms. That’s what Britain expects and deserves.”
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A bit more on the story that Homeland Security are going to implement the ban despite a court order from a federal judge overnight which granted a stay on deportations for people who arrived in the US with valid visas but were detained on entry.A bit more on the story that Homeland Security are going to implement the ban despite a court order from a federal judge overnight which granted a stay on deportations for people who arrived in the US with valid visas but were detained on entry.
This is the original statement from Homeland Security which says it “will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people.This is the original statement from Homeland Security which says it “will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people.
“President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its right to revoke visas at any time if required for national security or public safety..”“President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its right to revoke visas at any time if required for national security or public safety..”
However the final paragraph adds: “The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s Executive Orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or the American people.”However the final paragraph adds: “The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s Executive Orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or the American people.”
Here is the statement in full:Here is the statement in full:
Department Of Homeland Security Response To Recent LitigationRelease Date: January 29, 2017Department Of Homeland Security Response To Recent LitigationRelease Date: January 29, 2017
For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryContact: 202-282-8010For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryContact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people. President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its right to revoke visas at any time if required for national security or public safety. President Trump’s Executive Order affects a minor portion of international travelers, and is a first step towards reestablishing control over America’s borders and national security.WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people. President Trump’s Executive Orders remain in place—prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the U.S. government retains its right to revoke visas at any time if required for national security or public safety. President Trump’s Executive Order affects a minor portion of international travelers, and is a first step towards reestablishing control over America’s borders and national security.
Approximately 80 million international travelers enter the United States every year. Yesterday, less than one percent of the more than 325,000 international air travelers who arrive every day were inconvenienced while enhanced security measures were implemented. These individuals went through enhanced security screenings and are being processed for entry to the United States, consistent with our immigration laws and judicial orders.Approximately 80 million international travelers enter the United States every year. Yesterday, less than one percent of the more than 325,000 international air travelers who arrive every day were inconvenienced while enhanced security measures were implemented. These individuals went through enhanced security screenings and are being processed for entry to the United States, consistent with our immigration laws and judicial orders.
The Department of Homeland Security will faithfully execute the immigration laws, and we will treat all of those we encounter humanely and with professionalism. No foreign national in a foreign land, without ties to the United States, has any unfettered right to demand entry into the United States or to demand immigration benefits in the United States.The Department of Homeland Security will faithfully execute the immigration laws, and we will treat all of those we encounter humanely and with professionalism. No foreign national in a foreign land, without ties to the United States, has any unfettered right to demand entry into the United States or to demand immigration benefits in the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s Executive Orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or the American people.The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s Executive Orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or the American people.
My colleague Alice Ross is exploring what this will mean for those trying to enter the US from the affected countries.My colleague Alice Ross is exploring what this will mean for those trying to enter the US from the affected countries.
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The former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is now being interviewed on the BBC. He says he backs Trump’s travel ban and calls for the UK to do something similar.The former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is now being interviewed on the BBC. He says he backs Trump’s travel ban and calls for the UK to do something similar.
“In this country I would like to see extreme vetting ... This is what Trump’s supporters want him to do.”“In this country I would like to see extreme vetting ... This is what Trump’s supporters want him to do.”
And for good measure he is backing Trump’s planned wall with Mexico.And for good measure he is backing Trump’s planned wall with Mexico.
Farage similarly enthusiastic on Trump's wall: “What is controversial about defending the Mexican border?".He's gone full-blown Fox News.Farage similarly enthusiastic on Trump's wall: “What is controversial about defending the Mexican border?".He's gone full-blown Fox News.
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The Independent is reporting that US Homeland Security has vowed to implement the ban in the face of the court order.The Independent is reporting that US Homeland Security has vowed to implement the ban in the face of the court order.
Department of Homeland Security vows to enforce Donald Trump's travel bans, despite court order https://t.co/w35bLryjybDepartment of Homeland Security vows to enforce Donald Trump's travel bans, despite court order https://t.co/w35bLryjyb
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Well Farron obviously decided not to “hedge his bets” for long.Well Farron obviously decided not to “hedge his bets” for long.
The Lib Dems have just put out a statement on behalf of their leader in which he is very clear that Trump’s planned visit should not go ahead.The Lib Dems have just put out a statement on behalf of their leader in which he is very clear that Trump’s planned visit should not go ahead.
Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said that Britain should put President Trump’s visit on hold until he stops banning people purely on grounds of their faith.Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said that Britain should put President Trump’s visit on hold until he stops banning people purely on grounds of their faith.
Tim Farron said: “Downing Street has finally distanced itself from President Trump’s appalling ban on Muslim people after Theresa May failed to do so. By then the damage to Britain’s reputation had been done.Tim Farron said: “Downing Street has finally distanced itself from President Trump’s appalling ban on Muslim people after Theresa May failed to do so. By then the damage to Britain’s reputation had been done.
“The British people were waiting for a Love Actually moment, instead they saw our prime minister behaving like Trump’s poodle.“The British people were waiting for a Love Actually moment, instead they saw our prime minister behaving like Trump’s poodle.
“Any visit by President Trump to Britain should be on hold until his disgraceful ban comes to an end. Otherwise Theresa May would be placing the Queen in an impossible position of welcoming a man who is banning British citizens purely on grounds of their faith.“Any visit by President Trump to Britain should be on hold until his disgraceful ban comes to an end. Otherwise Theresa May would be placing the Queen in an impossible position of welcoming a man who is banning British citizens purely on grounds of their faith.
“Still Boris Johnson’s Foreign Office is dithering and has provided no travel advice to British citizens who could be caught up in the ban.“Still Boris Johnson’s Foreign Office is dithering and has provided no travel advice to British citizens who could be caught up in the ban.
“When will Theresa May’s Conservative Brexit government stop costing [sic] up to unsavoury leaders and get a grip of this mounting crisis?”“When will Theresa May’s Conservative Brexit government stop costing [sic] up to unsavoury leaders and get a grip of this mounting crisis?”
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The petition to stop Trump’s state visit to the UK planned for later this year was on a few hundred when I first spotted it this morning. Now it is nearing 16,000 and going strong.The petition to stop Trump’s state visit to the UK planned for later this year was on a few hundred when I first spotted it this morning. Now it is nearing 16,000 and going strong.
It will be interesting to see if other politicians join Corbyn in supporting the move. The Lib Dem leader, Tim Farron, appeared to duck the question on Marr this morning:It will be interesting to see if other politicians join Corbyn in supporting the move. The Lib Dem leader, Tim Farron, appeared to duck the question on Marr this morning:
I thought the offer of a state visit was hasty, particularly given the things he’s been coming out with recently. My view is, of course you should engage with people like that. But there’s a massive difference between engaging with Donald Trump and effectively giving succour to the kind of things that he’s coming out with.I thought the offer of a state visit was hasty, particularly given the things he’s been coming out with recently. My view is, of course you should engage with people like that. But there’s a massive difference between engaging with Donald Trump and effectively giving succour to the kind of things that he’s coming out with.
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Here is the Wall Street Journal’s Berlin correspondent on Merkel’s stance.Here is the Wall Street Journal’s Berlin correspondent on Merkel’s stance.
Merkel calls US travel ban unjustified. Her spokesman's full statement, a quick translation: pic.twitter.com/FQTOYkqrjsMerkel calls US travel ban unjustified. Her spokesman's full statement, a quick translation: pic.twitter.com/FQTOYkqrjs
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A bit more detail on Angela Merkel’s stance on the US travel ban.A bit more detail on Angela Merkel’s stance on the US travel ban.
According to the AFP new agency her spokesman Steffen Seibert said: “The chancellor regrets the entry ban imposed by the US government against refugees and nationals from certain countries.According to the AFP new agency her spokesman Steffen Seibert said: “The chancellor regrets the entry ban imposed by the US government against refugees and nationals from certain countries.
“She is convinced that even in the necessarily resolute battle against terrorism it is not justified to place people from a certain origin or belief under general suspicion.”“She is convinced that even in the necessarily resolute battle against terrorism it is not justified to place people from a certain origin or belief under general suspicion.”
The German government “will now examine the consequences” of the ban for German citizens with dual nationality affected by the decision, he added.The German government “will now examine the consequences” of the ban for German citizens with dual nationality affected by the decision, he added.
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There appears to be a growing momentum behind calls to stop Trump coming to the UK for a full state visit in the summer.There appears to be a growing momentum behind calls to stop Trump coming to the UK for a full state visit in the summer.
A formal petition has been launched here and former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has voiced his concerns on Twitter.A formal petition has been launched here and former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has voiced his concerns on Twitter.
Am I alone in finding it impossible to bear that in pursuit of her deeply wrong-headed policies our PM is now forcing THAT MAN on our Queen?Am I alone in finding it impossible to bear that in pursuit of her deeply wrong-headed policies our PM is now forcing THAT MAN on our Queen?
Former Labour leadership candidate Chuka Umunna has just added his voice, saying Trump should not be allowed to come until the travel ban is overturned.Former Labour leadership candidate Chuka Umunna has just added his voice, saying Trump should not be allowed to come until the travel ban is overturned.
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The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has issued a strong rebuttal of the US travel ban.The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has issued a strong rebuttal of the US travel ban.
German Chancellor Merkel: it is "not justified to put people from specific background or faith under general suspicion" to combat terrorismGerman Chancellor Merkel: it is "not justified to put people from specific background or faith under general suspicion" to combat terrorism
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