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The eyes of the political world may be elsewhere today, but the House of Lords has a full sitting day planned.
Questions to government ministers begin at 11am. The main business of the day is the committee stage of the policing and crime bill.
There is no word, as yet, on any government statement in the Upper House on the result of the US election.
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BBC North America reporter
Image source, ReutersDonald Trump has defied all expectations from the very start of his presidential campaign more than a year ago.
Very few people thought he would actually run, then he did. They thought he wouldn't climb in the polls, then he did. They said he wouldn't win any primaries, then he did. They said he wouldn't win the Republican nomination, then he did.
Finally, they said there was no way he could compete for, let alone win, a general election.
Now he's president-elect Trump.
Tom Bateman
Political Correspondent, Millbank
Image source, Getty ImagesThe former Nato secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said Russia could be tempted to "test the resolve" of the transatlantic agreement following Donald Trump's victory.
He called on the president-elect to signal his commitment to defending US allies saying he "should never" raise doubts it.
Mr Rasmussen also raised concerns about the possibility of a global recession following Mr Trump's win.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Rasmussen said: "The statements he made during his campaign might undermine the credibility of Nato's territorial defence because he raised doubts about the American commitment to defending all allies.
"That might tempt Mr Putin to test the resolve of Nato.
"So he will really have to make statements very soon that will eradicate any doubts about American commitment to defending all allies."
During the campaign, Mr Trump raised doubts about automatically defending Nato allies if they were attacked, saying he would come to their aid after reviewing whether they had fulfilled their obligations to the US.
Mr Rasmussen said: "I would like to express my hope that the President Trump will be different from the campaigner Trump."
"I hope he will realise that as president he should never raise doubts about American commitment."
Asked about Brexit and Mr Trump's approach to free trade, the former Nato chief said: "His campaign statements on trade agreements are also a matter of concern.
"I'm concerned also this isolationism, this protectionism, this opposition to free trade agreements might lead to a global recession.
"I do hope his advisers would realise and give him the advice that an open society and free trade is of mutual benefit to the US and the rest of the world."
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BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith says from Theresa May's perspective she "may not be in as bad a position as some others" in her future relationship with Donald Trump because she hasn't said "nasty things" about him.
He says a lot of "mixed messages" have come from politicians in reaction to Mr Trump's success as US president - and that's largely due to him being a "hugely divisive character".
Norman contrasts Mrs May's silence to comments made about Mr Trump by Boris Johnson, David Cameron and even from MPs in the House of Commons.
"Theresa May has never gone in for any of that sort of rhetoric," he said.
Image source, ReutersDuring an 18 January debate Labour MPs Tulip Siddiq and Jack Dromey called on the new American president-elect to be banned from entering the UK following his controversial comments on banning Muslims from the US.
Tulip Siddiq:
“We have legislation in place to protect the people of Britain from such individuals. It has been used previously to prevent other people from coming into the country, and the same rules should apply to Donald Trump, which is why I feel he should not be given a visa to visit the multicultural country that we are so proud of.”
Jack Dromey:
“What makes Donald Trump’s presence in our country so dangerous is that in the current febrile climate, ISIS needs Donald Trump and Donald Trump needs ISIS. On the one hand, ISIS needs to be able to say, “Muslims, you are under attack.” On the other hand, Donald Trump needs to be able to say, ‘You are under attack by Muslims.’ That is why I strongly believe he should not be allowed to come to our country.”
Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, said Donald Trump's victory was "great news" and showed that "democracy is still alive".
Orban has drawn widespread international criticism, including from Hillary Clinton, over his approach to the refugee crisis and weakening of media freedoms in Hungary.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has also congratulated Trump, saying he "looks forward to working with the incoming administration".
Duterte was heavily criticised by President Obama over a brutal drugs crackdown in the Philippines. He has also courted controversy with praise for Hitler and a vow to kill 100,000 drug dealers.
Poland’s president, Andrzej Duda has written to Trump, saying: "Polish-US ties are a great example of a strategic partnership based on common values and freedom, which is so dear to Poles, Americans and to me personally.”
Image source, APPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left
Image source, ReutersAccording to the Evening Standard, external, Hillary Clinton had her concession speech prepared - she just never thought she’d need to read it out loud.
And when the moment came early today to admit that her lifelong dream of becoming America’s first woman president had been dashed, she simply couldn’t face the world.
The devastated Democratic candidate remained locked in her New York hotel room as the result became clear, the paper says.
And she was left ruing what could have been while Donald Trump was celebrating his unlikely election day triumph on stage at another hotel just two miles across Manhattan.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe Labour leader has responded to Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Jeremy Corbyn said:
Quote MessageThis is a rejection of a failed economic consensus and a governing elite that has been seen not to have listened. And the public anger that has propelled Donald Trump to office has been reflected in political upheavals across the world. But some of Trump's answers to the big questions facing America, and the divisive rhetoric around them, are clearly wrong. I have no doubt, however, that the decency and common sense of the American people will prevail, and we send our solidarity to a nation of migrants, innovators and democrats."
Following the derailment of a tram in south London at around 6:00 GMT the Mayor of London has released a statement , externalsaying Transport for London and the emergency services are "working extremely hard to get the situation under control and treat those who have been injured."
Sadiq Khan continued: "My thoughts are with all those involved in this incident."
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Jonathan Powell, former chief of staff to Tony Blair, says his "biggest fear under Trump is the United States will become more isolationist, it will be less willing to intervene in the world than it has been."
He discusses with the former ambassador to Washington, Lord Renwick, what Donald Trump's presidency will mean for the country's foreign policy.
A challenge to the "bedroom tax" on surplus rooms in social rented housing has been upheld in the Supreme Court.
The court upheld spina bifida sufferer Jacqueline Carmichael's appeal against a ruling in favour of the government saying she was "unable to share a room with her husband due to her disabilities."
The court also dismissed the government's appeal against a ruling in favour of the Rutherford family, who claimed an exception to the spare room surcharge on the grounds of using the space to care for their disabled grandson, Warren.
The court dismissed challenges on grounds of disability discrimination in four other cases.
The court said the rulings did not constitute "any challenge to the legality of the cap as it applies in general."
Commenting on the election of Donald Trump as US president, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
Quote MessageLiberal values of moderation, freedom, respect for the rule of law, openness and concern for one another can no longer be taken for granted. In the United States last night, those values were defeated."
Mr Farron argued that never in his lifetime have "liberal values been so under threat, and never have they been more relevant and necessary".
“I am determined that together, we must make it our mission to build that liberal cause. The alternatives are unthinkable," he added.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said she watched "with great sadness" the result of the US presidential election.
Quote MessageWhile we must all respect the result of this democratic contest, today is a dark day for those of us who believe in compassion, tolerance and equality. Donald Trump was responsible for a hate-filled campaign that was dominated by lies, misogyny and racism. As president-elect, he now has a responsibility to America and the world to heal the deep divisions he has caused."
Ms Dugdale said she was "heartbroken" for Hillary Clinton, who she believed "would have been a great president".
"But the United States and Scotland share a rich history and friendship between our people," she added. "That will not be swept away by one election result."
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BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith says: "From a Brexit perspective, Donald Trump could be advantageous for Britain."
He argues that the change brought about by the election of Donald Trump as US president could provide an opportunity for Brexit Britain, which is trying to make its way in a very different world.
Norman says unlike President Obama, who claimed the UK would be at the back of the queue if it voted for Brexit, Mr Trump is open to forging new and stronger economic ties with Britain.
Away from the US presidential election for a moment - the Press Association reports that a spina bifida sufferer and a couple who look after a grandson with severe disabilities have won rulings at the UK's highest court over the controversial so-called "bedroom tax".
James Naughtie
Special correspondent, BBC Radio 4 News
James Naughtie reports on the result of the US election.
The Republicans have taken the White House from the Democrats after a fierce campaign.
