Demonstrators have gathered outside the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London, for a day of campaigning and speeches against the controversial ban.
The protesters will walk towards Downing Street today.
Stand Up to Racism, Stop the War and the People’s Assembly have come together to organise the event.
It is the third protest against Trump in two weeks and comes after he issued an executive order suspending entry to the US for nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries for three months to combat terrorism.
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Campaigners are protesting in London against Trump for third time in a week
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Protesters will march to Downing Street The UK Reacts To Trump's 'Muslim' Travel Ban Mon, January 30, 2017
President Trump signed an executive order banning immigration to the USA from seven 'muslim' countries. This led to protests across America and, now, the UK.
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People demonstrate during a protest at Downing Street in central London against US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban on refugees and people from seven mainly-Muslim countries
Trump's ban on Muslims must be opposed by all who are against racism and support basic human rights
More than 11,000 people have said they will be attending the protest to the Facebook page.
Yesterday, Londoners formed a human chain around a mosque in protest at the controversial president.
The controversial ban was blocked nationwide by a judge on Friday, but the White House plans to fight the decision.
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Thousands are at the march this weekend
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A statement on the event’s Facebook page read: “Trump's ban on Muslims must be opposed by all who are against racism and support basic human rights.
“Theresa May's collusion with Trump must end. “
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The protest is set to last until 2pm.
Campaigners have been tweeting their pictures of the protest outide the US embassy with one person burning his US passport.
Amazing turnout outside US embassy protesting @POTUS #MuslimBan pic.twitter.com/nuyyHMSgma
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Protesters across the country also demonstarted on Monday evening agains the Muslim travel ban.
Campaigners believe that Theresa May should not invite the US leader to the UK on a state visit.
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