Tausende protestieren gegen Donald Trumps Staatsbesuch

And they’ll be portrayed as ideological fanatics by the right wing press.

This is a country where 800 people can be arrested under terrorism laws for protesting a genocide, whilst 100,000 can freely turn up and listen to a bunch of fascists call for civil unrest and chant for the murder of our PM.

What really saddens me is that polarisation has become the norm. That the extreme right and left have forgotten what Britain is really about; at it’s core, which is derived from Empire, to acknowledging the contribution of all the peoples it drew together and the march toward tolerance.

I do believe in cultural diversity. But I also believe that while celebrating ethnicity all Britons should aim towards upholding the law and divestment of cultural norms that infringe it.

Having said this, Starmer and his government have extended an invitation to a US President who observes no laws or norms.

I understand that this is a pragmatic approach to securing an acceptable trade alliance with Britain’s best interests at the heart of it all.

However, branding and arresting people who do not accept the violence in the Middle East, the forced occupation and extradition of people from Gaza should not warrant arrest unless there are breaking the law. These powers should not be used to appease another nation in the hope of currying favour – which appears to be the case.

I believe deeply in the right to protest. Even if it means tolerating uncomfortable opinions. After all, this is the heart of democracy.

It is my hope that the planned protests will observe the law and that the law will observe their rights.

I personally couldn’t care less about Donald Trump but then again, I don’t have to do business with him directly. But as the leader of the premier superpower, Starmer has to.