Southampton residents gather to protest against President Trump's travel ban

People gathered outside Southampton's civic centre last night to oppose the ban which has attracted widespread criticism.

The ban has stopped nationals from seven countries from entering the US, in which the nations are predominantly of Muslim faith.

Southampton and Itchen MP Royston Smith has also criticised Trump, saying on social media that he has met his very low expectations.

Martin Walker, 53, from Totton said: "It's about sending the message that there is opposition out there. He's shaking the tree and dismantling the constitution.

"America is transforming from a democracy into a dictatorship."

The protest follows a petition calling for President Trump's invitation to a state visit to be revoked.

Conservative MP Steve Brine's Winchester constituency has the highest number of signatories so far, with 3,210 residents joining more than 1.4 million in signing the petition.

How many people signed up from your constituency?

• Winchester (CON, Steve Brine): 3210
• Southampton Test (LAB, Dr Alan Whitehead): 2632
• Isle of Wight (CON, Andrew Turner): 2562
• Romsey & Southampton North (CON, Caroline Nokes): 2180
• Southampton Itchen (CON, Royston Smith): 2033
• Eastleigh (CON, Mims Davies): 1891
• Fareham (CON, Suella Fernandes): 1759
• New Forest East (CON, Rt Hon Dr Julian Lewis): 1541
• New Forest West (CON, Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne): 1411