Overview
- Socialist Students says it has arranged 30 local protests for Wednesday to coincide with the president’s second state visit.
- Around 200 students have signed up to coordinate local walkouts, and the group’s organiser says the turnout could reach hundreds or even thousands.
- Demonstrations are focused on Trump’s positions on Gaza, the climate crisis, migrants and US billionaires, with organisers citing a UN Human Rights Council team’s genocide finding in Gaza.
- Thousands are also expected at Stop Trump Coalition street actions, with Socialist Students planning to gather in London’s Cavendish Square Gardens before linking up.
- The president remains in Windsor until Thursday before meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers, and he is not scheduled to visit Parliament; the UK’s tuition fee rise to £9,535 for 2025/26 is a key grievance for student organisers.