US presidential hopeful threatens UK government

chika ebuzor

January 7, 2016 6:31 AM

Trump has come under fire for his controversial comments about Muslims, immigration and other national issues.

The United States Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has threatened to withdraw a planned investment in Britain, worth $1 billion, if he is barred from entering the United Kingdom.

Speaking on his behalf, George Sorial the spokesperson for Trump Organisation said “Any action to restrict travel would force The Trump Organization to immediately end these and all future investments we are currently contemplating in the United Kingdom

“Westminster would create a dangerous precedent and send a terrible message to the world that the United Kingdom opposes free speech and has no interest in attracting inward investment.”

This is coming on the heels of reports in the media that the UK parliament is planning to debate on a petition calling on the legislators to issue an order barring the multi-billionaire.

According to reports, concerned citizens initiated an online petition, which got over 570,000 signatures, calling for him to be barred from entering the UK.

You will also recall that the British Prime Minister, David Cameron said Trump’s comments about Muslims is stupid.

Meanwhile, another online petition with 41,000 signatures, has also called for the Republican presidential candidate, not to be barred from the UK.

chika ebuzor