UK: Thousands march in London to protest Trump

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

Thousands of protesters gathered Saturday in front of the US Embassy in London to protest a travel ban introduced on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees.

Approximately 10,000 people marched from the embassy to 10 Downing Street where the UK government offices are to also protest Prime Minister Theresa May who has so far failed to condemn the latest restrictions by the US administration.

“No hate no fear, refugees are welcome here,” shouted the protesters.

A placard read “Terrorism has no religion, it is the product of hatred and ignorance.”

“No to racism, no to Islamophobia,” was another placard carried by protesters.

The rally was called by various NGOs and groups, including Muslim Association of Britain, Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND), Muslim Council of Britain, Friends of Al-Aqsa and Stop the War Coalition.

The organisers said:

Trump’s ban on Muslims must be opposed by all who are against racism and support basic human rights and Theresa May’s collusion with Trump must end

The group called the UK government to cancel a state visit invitation extended recently by May to US President Donald Trump, shouting “No to Trump!” in front of the government offices.

An online petition asking the government to cancel the visit was signed by more than 1.8 million people. A government statement said it will be debated at the House of Commons on February 20.

May said last Monday at a news conference in Dublin the visit would not be cancelled after she personally extended the invitation during her recent visit to the White House last week.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters congregate near the US embassy to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

Protesters demonstrate against the US travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, UK on 24 February 2017 [Kate Green/Anadolu Agency]

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 04: Protesters march to Downing street to demonstrate against US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries, in London, United Kingdom on February 04, 2017. ( Kate Green – Anadolu Agency )