British politicians have hit out at the 'horrifying' scenes in the United States, calling for a peaceful transition of power. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: 'Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.' The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.' Member of Parliament for Ashford Damian Green said: 'One basic glory of democracy is the peaceful transfer of power.

Source: The Nation January 06, 2021 21:56 UTC