For those who were wondering about the status of the UK petition to ban Donald Trump, the official response is now available.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/114003
For good reasons the Government does not routinely comment on individual immigration and exclusion decisions.
The Home Secretary may exclude a non-European Economic Area national from the UK if she considers their presence in the UK to be non-conducive to the public good.
The Home Secretary has said that coming to the UK is a privilege and not a right and she will continue to use the powers available to prevent from entering the UK those who seek to harm our society and who do not share our basic values.
Exclusion powers are very serious and are not used lightly. The Home Secretary will use these powers when justified and based on all available evidence.
The Prime Minister has made clear that he completely disagrees with Donald Trump’s remarks. The Home Secretary has said that Donald Trump’s remarks in relation to Muslims are divisive, unhelpful and wrong.
The Government recognises the strength of feeling against the remarks and will continue to speak out against comments which have the potential to divide our communities, regardless of who makes them. We reject any attempts to create division and marginalisation amongst those we endeavour to protect.
Doesn't really say much. It will still be considered for a debate in Parliament, but my guess is that it won't happen. However, "does not routinely comment" does not mean, "never comments". With over half a million signatuure, a more direct response as to whether Donald will be barred or not is warranted.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/114003
Does this mean that even though he is currently a businessman, he would not be welcome in the UK? Or does it mean that if he were elected President, he would not be welcome?
ReplyDeleteWell, the petition just means that lots of people don't want him here. The government hasn't actually said he can't come, just that they don't like what he's saying. It's pretty unusual even to say that much about a Presidential candidate but then he's said some pretty unusual things.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that he's going to be a bit different, if he is the nominee. I believe he's just pandering, currently to the fringe right, but could moderate his tone, one the nominee has been chosen. I don't see him as an isolationist. But, he could be more of a protectionist, in the vein of Eisenhower in the way he handled the illegal immigrants during his administration. But, that is only a guess.
ReplyDeleteSadly I think this will just encourage more Americans to vote for trump
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