Tunisian politicians are due to visit the UK to pay their respects to the families of the 30 Britons killed in last month's terror attack on a beach resort in Sousse.

He said: "The purpose of our stay in London is, first, to present our condolences to the families of the victims.

"Secondly, to convince the British authorities that the decision they have taken regarding Tunisia should no longer stay because it is a very painful decision for Tunisia and it is in line with the hopes of the terrorists."