The British government has said that the invitation for the US President’s state visit was still in place, despite public and political protest. Prime Minister Theresa May formally rejected an online petition calling for Donald Trump to be barred from making state visit to the UK and said she looks forward to welcoming him to the country later this year after discussing his visit on the phone. More than 1.8 million people had signed the petition urging the government to withdraw the invitation that Theresa May extended to Donald Trump during her visit to Washington in January. Press TV reports The petition, which is expected to be put to debate in Parliament, called for Trump to be allowed to enter the UK but not be granted an official state visit because of fears it would cause embarrassment to Queen Elizabeth. In a statement sent to petition signatories, the Foreign Office said the government “recognized the strong views … but does not support this petition.” It also said that the US president should be granted the “full courtesy” of a state visit to the UK and that preparations would continue. “This invitation reflects the importance of the relationship between the United [...]
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