A protest against Donald Trump’s controversial NHS comments in Carlisle city centre has been postponed.

The Carlisle Labour Party organised the event following the US President's high-profile State Visit.

It was due to take place this afternoon, but has been postponed until next weekend.

This is largely because it clashed with another event - a day of open prayer organised by the church.

The Carlisle branch has also

launched a petition

opposing any privatisation of the NHS.

Local members have described Mr Trump's remarks - that the NHS should form part of a future trade deal between the UK and US - as "reckless".

The comments sparked outrage among the public, unions and politicians - with both Conservative leadership candidates and senior Labour figures hitting back.

The President has since appeared to backtrack, but many remain concerned about the potential implications of a post-Brexit trade deal on the NHS.