More than 2000 people sign petition against Trump Birmingham visit

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A petition against a potential visit by President Donald Trump to the Midlands has attracted more than 2000 signatures.

Launched by Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hill Hodge, the petition calls for the President to be banned from Birmingham.

  • Watch: Liam Byrne MP explains his opposition to a potential Trump visit on Good Morning Britain yesterday

But others feel the President should be permitted to visit the Midlands in his role as leader of the United States.

Leading Midlands businessman Lord Digby Jones told our presenter Matt Teale that he was 'disappointed' at efforts to block Trump from visiting the city.