A pub has opened a debate room named after Charlie Kirk as it plans to "celebrate free speech" in his memory.
The Biddy Mulligan’s pub near Olympia in London will host a series of events celebrating the life and achievements of the Conservative activist in the newly opened "Charlie Kirk Debate Room".
Mr Kirk was shot while speaking to students last week during a campus event in Orem, Utah.
Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Turning Point USA founder and key ally for President Donald Trump.
Landlord at the west London pub Damien Smyth welcomed President Trump ahead of his second state visit this week.
He said: "Millions of people around the world have been left horrified that a decent family man like Charlie could be slaughtered during a peaceful, and open public debate.
"We owe it to his wife and children to send a clear message that we stand against the rise of left-wing extremism and violence.
"Likewise, President Trump has been democratically elected not once, but twice, and deserves respect for all his achievements in making America great again."
The newly opened Charlie Kirk debate room
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As part of the celebration of Donald Trump's second state visit, Mr Smyth unveiled a temporary rebrand for the pub.
A banner bearing the pub’s temporary new name "The Trump Arms" has been hoisted onto the roof in time for the Republican President's arrival.
It will remain there until he leaves from his state visit on Thursday.
Punters at the pub said they welcomed the renaming, with praise for President Trump.
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The west London pub has been temporarily rebranded
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Local pub regular Patrick Sullivan added: "President Trump has cracked down on crime, curbed illegal immigration and reversed America’s decline.
"The British look across the pond with envy at such strong leadership, which is why a political tidal wave in now inevitable."
The President has hailed the UK as a "very special place" as he landed at London Stansted airport on Air Force One on Tuesday evening.
He said: "I have a lot of things here that warm my heart...I want to tell you. It’s a very special place."
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
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In Utah, prosecutors have pledged to seek the death penalty for the accused assassin of Mr Kirk and revealed new details of their case, including text messages in which he was alleged to have privately confessed to the fatal shooting.
Tyler Robinson, 22, told his roommate and romantic partner: "I had enough of his hatred," when asked why he had committed the murder, according to transcripts of messages attributed to the suspect in court documents filed by prosecutors.
He is accused of firing the single rifle shot from a rooftop that pierced Mr Kirk's neck on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City.
The office of Utah County District Attorney Jeffrey Gray charged Mr Robinson with seven criminal counts on Tuesday, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice for disposing of evidence and witness tampering for asking his roommate to delete incriminating texts.
Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, appears by camera
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Mr Robinson made an initial court appearance on Tuesday afternoon via video feed from jail, unshaven and wearing a suicide prevention smock.
He remained expressionless but appeared to listen attentively as the judge read the charges and informed him that he could face the death penalty.
The defendant spoke only once, when asked to state his name.
Finding Mr Robinson unable to afford legal counsel, Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf said he would appoint a defense attorney before the next court hearing, set for September 29.
In the meantime, he was ordered to remain held without bond in the Washington County Jail, where, according to a sheriff's spokesperson, he has been placed under a "special watch protocol" that includes increased supervision.