Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 30, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 30, 2017
Britain’s May says Trump visit to go ahead despite protests
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleBritish Prime Minister Theresa May’s office says that a state visit to Britain by US President Donald Trump later this year will go ahead, despite increasing calls for it to be canceled over his temporary ban on residents of seven majority-Muslim countries entering the US.
Her office says “an invitation has been extended and accepted.”
No date has been announced for the state visit, which involves lavish pomp and ceremony, often with a stay at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II.
An online petition on a government website has attracted more than 1 million signatures opposing the trip. Protests against the travel ban are planned Monday in London and other British cities.
— AP
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here