Anti-Donald Trump protests erupt outside US embassy after shock election victory

Jamie Bullen10 November 2016

Protests have erupted outside the US embassy in London following Donald Trump’s historic election upset.

Hundreds of anti-racism campaigners converged at the Grosvenor Square building from 6pm on Tuesday to stage a protest against Mr Trump’s “dehumanising politics”.

It comes hours after a star-studded bash was held at the embassy as guests including London Mayor Sadiq Khan witnessed Mr Trump’s stunning upset over Hillary Clinton.

Protesters arrived armed with placards that read “No to Trump” and “Love trumps hate”, a slogan used by Mrs Clinton in her closing campaign rally.

Protesters: Anti-racism demonstrators outside the US embassy
Bridie Pearson-Jones

They also repeatedly chanted “Dump the Trump”.

Trouble flared briefly when one man wearing an English Defence League jumper defended Mr Trump.

He said: "Donald Trump, he is the man, he’s telling it how it is. He’s not all about capitalism. He’s not all about stitching up Americans."

"Love trumps hate": One protester stands outside the US embassy
Bridie Pearson-Jones

Another far-right demonstrator then ripped up a placard held by one protester which caused police to intervene.

But Scotland Yard said there were no details of any further trouble.

The protest was organised by anti-racism group Stand Up to Racism.

Message to Washington: The protest came hours after a star-studded bash in Grosvenor Square
Kunal Purohit

It said the demonstration was sparked by Mr Trump’s call for a blanket ban on Muslims entering in the US and a string of other racially-charged outbursts.

Sabby Dhalu, co-convener of the Stand up to Racism group, said: "Donald Trump used the oldest trick in the book.

"He stirred up fear and racism in the context of a stagnant economy and the resulting fall in living standards - to mobilise a vote for him.

"The danger now is racists across the globe feel emboldened by Donald Trump's victory and racism and sexism become normalised through the most powerful figure in the world.

"We call on anti-racists and all progressives to join us tonight outside the US Embassy."

Tom Kay, from the Socialist Worker, told London Live: “It’s important people come out and show we are willing to reject racism.

“We are not willing to be divided by this racist and sexist bigot.”

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