MPs are debating a call to ban Donald Trump in the wake of his comments on banning Muslims from the US.
The tycoon, who wants to be the next Republican president, sparked widespread anger after he demanded a block on Muslims entering the US and claimed parts of London were “so radicalised” police were “afraid for their own lives”.
More than 570,000 have signed a petition asking the UK Government to bar Mr Trump, arguing there must be action against “hate speech” regardless of a person’s wealth or power.
Labour’s Paul Flynn will lead the debate, which is due to run for three hours in Westminster Hall.
The MP for Newport West said he intends to pay a “heartfelt tribute” to the US as the “home of democracy” and will seek to represent the “anger of petitioners” over Mr Trump’s views on Mexicans, Muslims, global warming and guns.