Why is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s UK visit so controversial?

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince will be greeted by the Queen, Prime Minister – and protesters

Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammed bin Salman is due to arrive in London on Wednesday
(Image credit: Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images)

Hundreds of demonstrators from groups including Stop the War and the Campaign Against Arms Trade will gather outside Downing Street this evening to protest against the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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