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Refugee agency warns on US ban as Donald Trump rounds on Democrats – live Donald Trump rounds on Democrats as refugee agency warns on travel ban – live
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The petition backing the planned state visit by Trump has just topped 100,000.
The anti visit petition has more than 1.66 million signatories.
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The planned state visit to Britain by Trump is months away and any programme has yet to be worked out, a Downing Street spokeswomman told Reuters. It quoted her saying:
“The prime minister set out very clearly last night ... (that) the invitation has been extended. She was happy to do that. She looks forward to hosting the president and that will be a state visit this year.”
“On the programme for the state visit, that will all need to be worked out in due course ... It is months away.”
No word on whether the visit will be delayed as suggested by Lord Ricketts, the former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office.
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Donald Trump’s top trade adviser has accused Germany of using a “grossly undervalued” euro to exploit the US and its EU partners, the FT reports.
Peter Navarro, the head of Trump’s new National Trade Council, also accused Germany of being a major hurdle to a trade deal between the US and Europe.
He is quoted as saying:
A big obstacle to viewing TTIP [Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership] as a bilateral deal is Germany, which continues to exploit other countries in the EU as well as the US with an ‘implicit Deutsche Mark’ that is grossly undervalued.
Before he entered office, Trump called Angela Merkel’s open door policy to refugees a “catastrophic mistake”, while Germany has expressed regret over the travel ban.
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Irish prime minister Enda Kenny today has ordered a complete review of the US Homeland Security controlled “pre-clearance” at Ireland’s two main airports in response to growing opposition in the Republic to the Trump travel ban.Irish prime minister Enda Kenny today has ordered a complete review of the US Homeland Security controlled “pre-clearance” at Ireland’s two main airports in response to growing opposition in the Republic to the Trump travel ban.
Ireland is one of only six countries that allows American Homeland Security officials to vet travellers before they fly out to the United States.Ireland is one of only six countries that allows American Homeland Security officials to vet travellers before they fly out to the United States.
The taoiseach said:The taoiseach said:
In respect of the policy introduced by the American government I disagree with. I will obviously say that to the president and vice president when I meet with them...In respect of the policy introduced by the American government I disagree with. I will obviously say that to the president and vice president when I meet with them...
I have asked for a complete review now of the pre-clearance facilities here in Ireland in respect of the three departments dealing with this. So we can be absolutely clear about the importance of it.I have asked for a complete review now of the pre-clearance facilities here in Ireland in respect of the three departments dealing with this. So we can be absolutely clear about the importance of it.
Last night the Irish Department of Transport confirmed that one traveller was turned away at the gate to transatlantic flights in Dublin Airport.Last night the Irish Department of Transport confirmed that one traveller was turned away at the gate to transatlantic flights in Dublin Airport.
Kenny will face calls today in cabinet from independent deputies who serve in his coalition government to suspend Homeland Security’s right to screen transatlantic passengers at Dublin and Shannon Airport until the Trump ban is lifted.Kenny will face calls today in cabinet from independent deputies who serve in his coalition government to suspend Homeland Security’s right to screen transatlantic passengers at Dublin and Shannon Airport until the Trump ban is lifted.
The children’s minister, Katherine Zappone, has written to the taoiseach ahead of the cabinet meeting in Dublin later on Tuesday warning Kenny that the travel ban may be unlawful to operate at Irish airports.The children’s minister, Katherine Zappone, has written to the taoiseach ahead of the cabinet meeting in Dublin later on Tuesday warning Kenny that the travel ban may be unlawful to operate at Irish airports.
Zappone said that the US-Ireland pre-clearance agreement upholds the rights of people under Irish law. At present any traveller booked on a flight to the United States from Ireland is processed through US immigration in Dublin or Shannon before they board their flight or arrive in the United States.Zappone said that the US-Ireland pre-clearance agreement upholds the rights of people under Irish law. At present any traveller booked on a flight to the United States from Ireland is processed through US immigration in Dublin or Shannon before they board their flight or arrive in the United States.
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British bishops have have decried the travel ban as un-Christian:British bishops have have decried the travel ban as un-Christian:
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, said:The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, said:
It is extraordinary that any civilised country should stigmatise and ban citizens of other nations in the matter of providing humanitarian protection. There is a valid question as to whether Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle East have so far had adequate access to such protection. However a blanket ban on any individual group is bound to undermine the fundamental principles of asylum. In Christ, we are called to welcome the stranger especially when in desperate need.It is extraordinary that any civilised country should stigmatise and ban citizens of other nations in the matter of providing humanitarian protection. There is a valid question as to whether Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle East have so far had adequate access to such protection. However a blanket ban on any individual group is bound to undermine the fundamental principles of asylum. In Christ, we are called to welcome the stranger especially when in desperate need.
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Revd Paul Bayes, said:The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Revd Paul Bayes, said:
I am deeply disappointed by this way of governing. Signing executive orders of this nature is an unseemly way for the leader of the free world to conduct his nation’s business. The US will not be made safer if hurting and displaced people are ignored or rejected. As a Christian I find it impossible to square this behaviour with the values of the Gospel. I urge President Trump’s administration to follow Christ’s example and to welcome the stranger.I am deeply disappointed by this way of governing. Signing executive orders of this nature is an unseemly way for the leader of the free world to conduct his nation’s business. The US will not be made safer if hurting and displaced people are ignored or rejected. As a Christian I find it impossible to square this behaviour with the values of the Gospel. I urge President Trump’s administration to follow Christ’s example and to welcome the stranger.
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If the planned state visit does ahead the Queen won’t say a word against Trump. But contrast her neutral stance with her opposition number in Belgium.If the planned state visit does ahead the Queen won’t say a word against Trump. But contrast her neutral stance with her opposition number in Belgium.
King Philip delivered an outspoken attack on both Brexit and Trump’s election in his annual address, De Standaard reports.King Philip delivered an outspoken attack on both Brexit and Trump’s election in his annual address, De Standaard reports.
Without mentioning either country by name, the prince said that the US and Britain have decided to focus mainly on their own policies.Without mentioning either country by name, the prince said that the US and Britain have decided to focus mainly on their own policies.
“This is contrary to their tradition of openness and generosity,” said King Philip. “The year 2016 we will be forever remembered as the year when two great friendly countries decided henceforth to pay particular attention to themselves and their policies’, said King Philip.“This is contrary to their tradition of openness and generosity,” said King Philip. “The year 2016 we will be forever remembered as the year when two great friendly countries decided henceforth to pay particular attention to themselves and their policies’, said King Philip.
“We will not succeed in restoring confidence by turning back the clock, from a kind of utopian nostalgic thought. Nor by erecting walls,” he warned.“We will not succeed in restoring confidence by turning back the clock, from a kind of utopian nostalgic thought. Nor by erecting walls,” he warned.
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Petition watch:Petition watch:
The number of signatories against the planned state visit is now at more than 1.65 million.The number of signatories against the planned state visit is now at more than 1.65 million.
The rival petition backing the planned state visit has just topped 90,000.The rival petition backing the planned state visit has just topped 90,000.
And more than 70 MPs have signed an early day motion calling on the Speaker to prevent President Trump addressing Parliament.And more than 70 MPs have signed an early day motion calling on the Speaker to prevent President Trump addressing Parliament.
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In his second tweet of the day, Trump expressed frustration at the delay to the confirmation of Jeff Sessions as his nomination for attorney general. Senator Sessions, an anti-immigration lawyer from Alabama, is thought to be one of the architects of the travel ban.In his second tweet of the day, Trump expressed frustration at the delay to the confirmation of Jeff Sessions as his nomination for attorney general. Senator Sessions, an anti-immigration lawyer from Alabama, is thought to be one of the architects of the travel ban.
When will the Democrats give us our Attorney General and rest of Cabinet! They should be ashamed of themselves! No wonder D.C. doesn't work!When will the Democrats give us our Attorney General and rest of Cabinet! They should be ashamed of themselves! No wonder D.C. doesn't work!
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Here’s a roundup of the latest fallout from President Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim majority nations:Here’s a roundup of the latest fallout from President Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim majority nations:
Lord Ricketts, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary, has called for a delay of up to three years on Trump’s planned state visit to the UK, to save the Queen embarrassment. He said: “If you did it two or three years into the Trump presidency the controversial early policy announcements would have been out of the way.”Lord Ricketts, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary, has called for a delay of up to three years on Trump’s planned state visit to the UK, to save the Queen embarrassment. He said: “If you did it two or three years into the Trump presidency the controversial early policy announcements would have been out of the way.”
The UN’s refugee agency says 800 refugees will be denied entry to USA this week and 20,000 people will be left in precarious circumstances by the ban. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “deeply worried by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees” because of the ban.The UN’s refugee agency says 800 refugees will be denied entry to USA this week and 20,000 people will be left in precarious circumstances by the ban. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “deeply worried by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees” because of the ban.
Donald Trump fired Sally Yates, the acting attorney general after she advised justice department lawyers not to defend a travel ban she considered to be “not lawful”. In an extraordinary statement announcing her dismissal, the White House said Yates had “betrayed the department of justice”.Donald Trump fired Sally Yates, the acting attorney general after she advised justice department lawyers not to defend a travel ban she considered to be “not lawful”. In an extraordinary statement announcing her dismissal, the White House said Yates had “betrayed the department of justice”.
Yates was immediately replaced by Dana Boente, whose first act was to undo her last act. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate, said news of Yates’ sacking was “chilling”.Yates was immediately replaced by Dana Boente, whose first act was to undo her last act. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate, said news of Yates’ sacking was “chilling”.
Thousands of people gathered across the UK to protest against Trump’s travel ban and his planned UK state visit. About 10,000 people were thought to have marched on Downing Street in London.Thousands of people gathered across the UK to protest against Trump’s travel ban and his planned UK state visit. About 10,000 people were thought to have marched on Downing Street in London.
MPs unanimously passed a motion condemning the “discriminatory, divisive and counterproductive” travel ban. The emergency debate was called by former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi, who was born in Baghdad and risked being banned from the US.MPs unanimously passed a motion condemning the “discriminatory, divisive and counterproductive” travel ban. The emergency debate was called by former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi, who was born in Baghdad and risked being banned from the US.
Former president Barack Obama has spoken out against Trump’s travel ban. Obama’s spokesman, Kevin Lewis, said: “Citizens exercising their constitutional right to assemble, organise and have their voices heard by their elected officials is exactly what we expect to see when American values are at stake.”Former president Barack Obama has spoken out against Trump’s travel ban. Obama’s spokesman, Kevin Lewis, said: “Citizens exercising their constitutional right to assemble, organise and have their voices heard by their elected officials is exactly what we expect to see when American values are at stake.”
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Donald Trump’s has fired off his first tweet of the day to mock Democrats’ opposition to the travel ban.Donald Trump’s has fired off his first tweet of the day to mock Democrats’ opposition to the travel ban.
Nancy Pelosi and Fake Tears Chuck Schumer held a rally at the steps of The Supreme Court and mic did not work (a mess)-just like Dem party!Nancy Pelosi and Fake Tears Chuck Schumer held a rally at the steps of The Supreme Court and mic did not work (a mess)-just like Dem party!
On Monday night, Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate, said news of Sally Yates’ sacking was “chilling”, pointing out that the attorney general’s duty is to the law and the constitution, rather than to the president.On Monday night, Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate, said news of Sally Yates’ sacking was “chilling”, pointing out that the attorney general’s duty is to the law and the constitution, rather than to the president.
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Guardian Music has more on Bruce Springsteen speaking out against the ban (see earlier).Guardian Music has more on Bruce Springsteen speaking out against the ban (see earlier).
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UNHCR: 800 refugees barred from USUNHCR: 800 refugees barred from US
The UN’s refugee agency says 800 refugees will be denied entry to USA this week and 20,000 people will be left in precarious circumstances by Trump’s 120 day refugee ban.The UN’s refugee agency says 800 refugees will be denied entry to USA this week and 20,000 people will be left in precarious circumstances by Trump’s 120 day refugee ban.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “deeply worried by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees around the world who are in the process of being resettled to the United States”.UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “deeply worried by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees around the world who are in the process of being resettled to the United States”.
In a statement the UNHCR said:In a statement the UNHCR said:
This week alone, over 800 refugees were set to make America their new home, but instead find themselves barred from travelling to the US. UNHCR estimates that 20,000 refugees in precarious circumstances might have been resettled to the United States during the 120 days covered by the suspension announced Friday, based on average monthly figures for the last 15 years. Refugees are anxious, confused and heartbroken at this suspension in what is already a lengthy process.This week alone, over 800 refugees were set to make America their new home, but instead find themselves barred from travelling to the US. UNHCR estimates that 20,000 refugees in precarious circumstances might have been resettled to the United States during the 120 days covered by the suspension announced Friday, based on average monthly figures for the last 15 years. Refugees are anxious, confused and heartbroken at this suspension in what is already a lengthy process.
For decades, the United States has been a global leader in refugee protection, a tradition rooted in the tolerance and generosity of the American people. UNHCR hopes the US will continue its strong leadership role and its long history of protecting those who are fleeing conflict and persecution.For decades, the United States has been a global leader in refugee protection, a tradition rooted in the tolerance and generosity of the American people. UNHCR hopes the US will continue its strong leadership role and its long history of protecting those who are fleeing conflict and persecution.
The High Commissioner underlines once again UNHCR’s position that refugees should receive equal treatment for protection and assistance, and opportunities for resettlement, regardless of their religion, nationality or race.The High Commissioner underlines once again UNHCR’s position that refugees should receive equal treatment for protection and assistance, and opportunities for resettlement, regardless of their religion, nationality or race.
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The prospect of the Queen’s discomfort at Trump’s visit has been a gift for cartoonists. The Guardian’s Steve Bell imagines her screaming in horror whiling sitting in a state carriage with Trump.The prospect of the Queen’s discomfort at Trump’s visit has been a gift for cartoonists. The Guardian’s Steve Bell imagines her screaming in horror whiling sitting in a state carriage with Trump.
The Times’s Morten Morland reckons the Queen could be tempted to build a wall to prevent Trump coming, while Prince Charles adds his name to the online petition against the visit.The Times’s Morten Morland reckons the Queen could be tempted to build a wall to prevent Trump coming, while Prince Charles adds his name to the online petition against the visit.
One's cartoon in today's @thetimes #TrumpBan #queen pic.twitter.com/jAQTZChUNQOne's cartoon in today's @thetimes #TrumpBan #queen pic.twitter.com/jAQTZChUNQ
And here’s Morland on Trump’s battle with his justice department.And here’s Morland on Trump’s battle with his justice department.
Donald Trump and Justice #SallyYates pic.twitter.com/Xu13amCBnTDonald Trump and Justice #SallyYates pic.twitter.com/Xu13amCBnT
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Amazon chief executive, Jeff Bezos, has pledged the full legal resources of his company to fight the travel ban, writes Alex Hern.Amazon chief executive, Jeff Bezos, has pledged the full legal resources of his company to fight the travel ban, writes Alex Hern.
In an email to employees sent on Monday afternoon, Bezos said that Amazon would be putting its legal and lobbying efforts behind the fight against the ban. A key avenue of opposition involves supporting the attorney general for Washington state, where Amazon is headquartered, in his lawsuit against Trump –the first confirmed legal action from a state against one of the new administration’s policies.In an email to employees sent on Monday afternoon, Bezos said that Amazon would be putting its legal and lobbying efforts behind the fight against the ban. A key avenue of opposition involves supporting the attorney general for Washington state, where Amazon is headquartered, in his lawsuit against Trump –the first confirmed legal action from a state against one of the new administration’s policies.
In an excerpt from Bezos’s email published by Recode, the Amazon head details some of the company’s intended actions: “We reached out to congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to explore legislative options. Our legal team has prepared a declaration of support for the Washington state attorney general who will be filing suit against the order. We are working other legal options as well.”In an excerpt from Bezos’s email published by Recode, the Amazon head details some of the company’s intended actions: “We reached out to congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to explore legislative options. Our legal team has prepared a declaration of support for the Washington state attorney general who will be filing suit against the order. We are working other legal options as well.”
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Shadow business secretary Clive Lewis urged Theresa May to stop appeasing Trump.Shadow business secretary Clive Lewis urged Theresa May to stop appeasing Trump.
In a speech to last night’s rally in Westminster, published by the Huffington Post, Lewis also tried to tie the issue to the tricky byelection Labour is facing in Stoke.In a speech to last night’s rally in Westminster, published by the Huffington Post, Lewis also tried to tie the issue to the tricky byelection Labour is facing in Stoke.
“Nowhere does it say Donald Trump has the right to undermine our human rights. Because an attack on one, be they Muslim, Mexican or gay, is an attack on all of us.“Nowhere does it say Donald Trump has the right to undermine our human rights. Because an attack on one, be they Muslim, Mexican or gay, is an attack on all of us.
“So, Theresa May, listen up!“So, Theresa May, listen up!
“We the British people are telling you stop with the appeasement. Stop indulging a racist, torture-supporting, woman-hating, crypto fascist. Stop him from coming to this country until he lifts the ban on Muslims.”“We the British people are telling you stop with the appeasement. Stop indulging a racist, torture-supporting, woman-hating, crypto fascist. Stop him from coming to this country until he lifts the ban on Muslims.”
That’s because the EU referendum result did not give you a mandate to sell out on our British values. Did not give you permission to sell our NHS to Donald Trump and his corporate cronies. Did not give you permission to rip us away from our brothers and sisters in Europe and into the arms of Trump’s America.That’s because the EU referendum result did not give you a mandate to sell out on our British values. Did not give you permission to sell our NHS to Donald Trump and his corporate cronies. Did not give you permission to rip us away from our brothers and sisters in Europe and into the arms of Trump’s America.
“My final plea is this. It’s a plea to all the decent people of Stoke. Its clear the Tories have pulled back in Stoke to give Paul Nuttall of Ukip a clear run at Labour.“My final plea is this. It’s a plea to all the decent people of Stoke. Its clear the Tories have pulled back in Stoke to give Paul Nuttall of Ukip a clear run at Labour.
“In Richmond, progressive voters kicked out Zac Goldsmith - a man who conducted an outrageous racist mayoral campaign. They collectively kicked him out.“In Richmond, progressive voters kicked out Zac Goldsmith - a man who conducted an outrageous racist mayoral campaign. They collectively kicked him out.
“Now I urge the progressive voters of Stoke to support the Labour candidate and stop the politics of Trump from coming to Westminster.“Now I urge the progressive voters of Stoke to support the Labour candidate and stop the politics of Trump from coming to Westminster.
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Here’s one we missed yesterday ... Bruce Springsteen added his voice to those protesting against the Muslim ban. At a concert in Adelaide he said the ban was “anti-democratic and fundamentally unAmerican.”Here’s one we missed yesterday ... Bruce Springsteen added his voice to those protesting against the Muslim ban. At a concert in Adelaide he said the ban was “anti-democratic and fundamentally unAmerican.”
"America is a nation of immigrants and we find this anti-democratic and fundamentally un-American." pic.twitter.com/DsXSaLeNNN"America is a nation of immigrants and we find this anti-democratic and fundamentally un-American." pic.twitter.com/DsXSaLeNNN
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The Queen can take a state visit from Trump in her stride, according to former foreign secretary William Hague.The Queen can take a state visit from Trump in her stride, according to former foreign secretary William Hague.
Writing in the Telegraph he says:Writing in the Telegraph he says:
“A Queen who has been asked over the decades to host tyrants such as Presidents Mobuto of Zaire and Ceausescu of Romania is going to take a brash billionaire from New York effortlessly in her stride ...“A Queen who has been asked over the decades to host tyrants such as Presidents Mobuto of Zaire and Ceausescu of Romania is going to take a brash billionaire from New York effortlessly in her stride ...
State visits, if properly conducted, are about long-term friendship between nations, and all the links of the business, scientific, academic and diplomatic worlds. They give an incentive to both sides to make agreements to their mutual benefit – and the UK has never needed that more than now as we pull out of the EU.State visits, if properly conducted, are about long-term friendship between nations, and all the links of the business, scientific, academic and diplomatic worlds. They give an incentive to both sides to make agreements to their mutual benefit – and the UK has never needed that more than now as we pull out of the EU.
Most of us do not warm to Donald Trump or agree with the policies of his first 10 days. We can still, however, believe that our government should be the one he is most likely to listen to, and that Americans of all persuasions are among our closest friends. That means that when we ask the president to visit, we don’t rescind the invitation.”Most of us do not warm to Donald Trump or agree with the policies of his first 10 days. We can still, however, believe that our government should be the one he is most likely to listen to, and that Americans of all persuasions are among our closest friends. That means that when we ask the president to visit, we don’t rescind the invitation.”
Labour MP Louise Haigh is concerned that all this talk of making it difficult for the Queen misses a bigger point.Labour MP Louise Haigh is concerned that all this talk of making it difficult for the Queen misses a bigger point.
Is embarrassing Queen really primary concern w fawning over a racist misogynist on cusp of destroying the world as we know it? #TrumpProtestIs embarrassing Queen really primary concern w fawning over a racist misogynist on cusp of destroying the world as we know it? #TrumpProtest