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When is the Stop Trump Coalition protest in London taking place, what’s the route and why are they protesting against Donald Trump?

Donald Trump will spend this weekend in the UK - where protests are planned across the country

MORE than 60,000 people are expected to protest against Donald Trump in London today.

But when is the Stop Trump Coalition protest in London, what is the route and why are they protesting?

 A massive 'Trump baby' balloon will fly over Parliament during his visit
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A massive 'Trump baby' balloon will fly over Parliament during his visit

When is the Stop Trump Coalition protest in London?

The Stop Trump Coalition protest is taking place in London today (Friday 13 July) - the day after the US President arrives in the UK.

Demonstrators are set to gather at Portland Place in Marylebone outside the BBC building at 2pm.

The march will then go down Regent Street towards Trafalgar Square where a rally will take place from 5pm to 7pm.

Actions will also be happening across the country as part of what the coalition calls "the Carnival of Resistance".

Protesters intend to fly a large balloon over parliament portraying Trump as an orange, snarling baby.

 Trump will meet Theresa May and the Queen during his 'working visit' to the UK
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Trump will meet Theresa May and the Queen during his 'working visit' to the UKCredit: AFP or licensors

Why are people protesting against Donald Trump?

President Trump is visiting Britain on a four-day "working visit" as he meets Theresa May, The Queen, and plays a round at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland.

A YouGov poll on Wednesday showed 77 percent had an unfavourable opinion of the President and just 50 percent thought his visit should go ahead.

It comes after a series of gaffes, scandals and controversies from the White House since Trump took office two years ago.

But supporters of the President say he is shaking up the establishment and is a victim of a PC witch-hunt.

Others who do not necessarily support the President see the protests as ill-conceived as they threaten Britain's relationship with a world superpower.

And they appear to do little to convince his supporters to ditch him.

A high fence has been erected around the U.S. ambassador's central London residence where Trump will spend tonight.

The embassy has sent out an alert warning Americans in London to keep a low profile in case protests turn violent.

A campaign is also underway to get "American Idiot", a 2004 song by the U.S. punk rock band Green Day, to the top of the UK Singles Chart.

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