President Trump confirmed he will not travel to the UK to open the new American embassy, and hit out at the location of the $1.2 billion (£886 million) project.
Reason I canceled my trip to London is that I am not a big fan of the Obama Administration having sold perhaps the best located and finest embassy in London for “peanuts,” only to build a new one in an off location for 1.2 billion dollars. Bad deal. Wanted me to cut ribbon-NO!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
His announcement prompted a wave of tweets from MPs, who suggested they did not want him to come in the first place.
I did try to warn you that you aren’t welcome in our city @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/5f4MWN3EEx
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) January 12, 2018
Reason @realDonaldTrump canceled trip to London is that we are not a big fan of his racist, sexist, unthinking behaviour. Big protests if he came to cut ribbon. He wanted the red carpet treatment and cheering crowds – NO!
— Stephen Doughty (@SDoughtyMP) January 12, 2018
Christian and Labour MP Stephen Doughty told Sky News Trump’s visit could have caused a dangerous situation.
He said: “I think Britain has a great tradition of very non-violent and peaceful protests but, on the other hand, there were some very serious concerns already raised about the types of disorder and division that could be seen if Donald Trump came here.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan suggested the real reason why Trump cancelled his…
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