The Republicans have banned Labour MPs from the floor of their national convention, arguing that their views are not conservative enough.

A cross-party parliamentary delegation traditionally visits the convention, but only Conservative MPs will be given access. 
  
"This is the first time this has happened and we are far from pleased," Alan Williams, a Labour MP and chair of the British-American parliamentary group, said.

"I find it singularly strange that Labour MPs can be welcomed on the floor of Congress but not at the Republican convention."