COVENTRY will have its own protests against the official visit of US President Donald Trump in the city centre.
One rally will take place tomorrow (July 13) in Friargate Boulevard outside Coventry train station and nearly 150 people have shown interest.
The protest is expected to descend upon Broadgate and marchers have been encouraged to bring banners, puppets and play music.
Another event organised by student groups in the city will be organising in Broadgate with another 50 showing interest.
The student protest will gather at the Lady Godiva statue at 12pm and then again at 5pm for those working during the day.
The action is designed to mirror the demonstrations taking place around the country in which thousands are expected to turn out to show their opposition to the visit of the controversial reality television businessman who shocked the world after being appointed President.
President Trump is expected to discuss with Theresa May the future of the US-UK ‘special relationship’.
The Royal family will also entertain the President at their Royal estates.
The Friargate protest organiser said on Facebook: “Donald Trump, is coming to the UK for an official visit between July 12-14, at the invitation of Theresa May.
“Two million people have indicated they will protest against his visit.
“For those of you who can’t get to London, we’ll have a local protest meeting outside Coventry station (by the new Council House) and march into Broadgate with banners, music, puppets and anything else that expresses our anger.
“The man who thought that Birmingham was a no-go area for non-Muslims would say the same about Coventry – he’s not welcome in the UK to spread division.”
The Broadgate event organisers wrote on Facebook: “Donald Trump is planning to come to Britain on July 13.
“We want to throw him one hell of a welcome party. We are calling for school and college students everywhere to walk out of classes on this day and to instead join protests on an unprecedented scale.
“Now’s the time to organise so we can make sure we empty our classrooms and fill the streets.”
