TORY MP Nigel Evans has raged at his fellow MPs for refusing to accept Donald Trump's democratic election as they debate his state visit to the UK.

MPs are currently discussing petitions for and against the visit - but the Government have insisted it will go ahead regardless.

10 Nigel Evans attacked other MPs for refusing to accept President Trump

10 Labour's Paul Flynn said inviting him for a state visit just seven days in was "remarkable" Credit: Parliament Live

10 The SNP's Alex Salmond accused Theresa May of "desperation" for offering him the visit Credit: Parliament Live

The one calling to stop the state trip got 1.85million signatures, and the one supporting it got 311,000.

Mr Evans launched a ferocious tirade against his colleagues this afternoon for refusing to accept his mandate.

He said: "The people have spoken and they voted for Donald John Trump.

"For those who find it difficult that the American people have voted for Donald Trump - get over it. He’s President of the United States."

10 MPs discussed whether Donald Trump should be honoured with a state visit Credit: Parliament Live

10 MPS will discuss allowing Donald Trump to make a state visit to the UK Credit: Reuters

And Labour's Paul Flynn was humorously slapped down by Tory MP Jacob Rees Mogg for quoting commentary by Andrew Rawnsley when he referred to "pimping out the Queen for Donald Trump".

But David Lammy opposed the state visit. He said: "We're inviting Trump here? A man who thinks it's OK to grab a woman by the p**y?"

News of the state visit sparked outrage across the UK when news of Mr Trump's travel ban emerged days later, which stopped people from seven countries travelling to the US.

Widespread protests took place across the UK at the end of last month which brought Whitehall to a standstill - and more are set to take place tonight.

Hundreds of campaigners from the Stop Trump Coalition are gathering for a rally in Parliament Square tonight, with other demos set to be held in Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.

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And Commons Speaker John Bercow sparked outrage after he said Mr Trump should not be allowed to address MPs in the Houses of Parliament on his trip.

The Speaker - who is meant to remain impartial - is facing a vote of no confidence over his remarks.

A new poll by ICM today said that 32 per cent of people believe that he should lose his job for his comments - compared to 30 per cent who think he should stay.

10 Theresa May invited Mr Trump when she visited him in the US Credit: PA:Press Association

10 Protests are planned for tonight against Donald Trump's visit Credit: PA:Press Association

President Trump was invited to the UK for an official state visit by Theresa May on her recent trip to the US.

His predecessor Barack Obama waited 758 days for a visit - but Mr Trump had to wait just seven.

The visit is expected to take place in June or October, and police are prepared for widespread protests.

Reports even suggested that the visit take place in another British city such as Birmingham, possibly with ticketed rallies to try to control numbers.

10 This afternoon protesters gathered in Parliament Square to protest against Donald Trump Credit: Alamy

10 The day of action is the second across the UK in recent weeks against President Trump Credit: PA:Press Association