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Donald Trump has state visit to UK downgraded 'and will not be guest of the Queen'
« on: October 11, 2017, 08:10:34 pm »
Donald Trump has state visit to UK downgraded 'and will not be guest of the Queen'
Discussions of scaled-back trip come after threats of mass protests by opponents of the US President
Jon Sharman, Lizzy Buchan 4 hours ago
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-state-visit-uk-no-queen-visit-working-downgrade-tour-us-president-latest-a7994356.html

Donald Trump is expected to make a scaled-back trip to the UK early next year, which would see him missing out on meeting the Queen.

The US President had been extended the honour of a full state visit after meeting Theresa May earlier this year, however diplomats are reportedly discussing plans for a “working trip” in 2018 where Mr Trump could be asked to open a new embassy in the UK.

The official invitation – which is traditionally reserved for a president’s second term in office – prompted threats of mass protests and boycotts over Mr Trump’s controversial record.

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Re: Donald Trump has state visit to UK downgraded 'and will not be guest of the Queen'
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2017, 11:15:13 pm »
Totally ridiculous on the part of the Brits.

Reveals them for the fools that they are (our own EC excluded of course).

They'll be sorry they did this, later on.
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