Donald Trump's state visit to the UK is in Britain's national interest but he has no plans to address Parliament in the wake of a backlash by MPs, ministers are expected to say today.

MPs will today debate a petition signed by more than 1.8million people calling for a state visit by President Trump to be abandoned because it will "embarrass" the Queen.

John Bercow, the Speaker of the Commons, added to the controversy surrounding the visit by calling for Mr Trump to be barred from addressing Parliament.

Sir Alan Duncan, a foreign office minister, is expected to say that while the Government does not agree with Mr Trump's plans for an migration ban the visit reflects the importance of the Special Relationship.