MPs and peers call for Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament during UK visit
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MPs are trying to block Donald Trump from addressing Parliament
- MPs and peers are campaigning to prevent Donald Trump from addressing Parliament during his upcoming state visit to the UK, citing concerns about his respect for democracy.
- Lord Foulkes of Cumnock and Labour MP Kate Osborne have written to the Lord Speaker and Commons Speaker, respectively, urging them to block Trump from speaking, mirroring a similar move during his first term.
- Concerns stem from Trump's past comments about the UK, parliamentary democracy, NATO, and Ukraine, as well as his attitude towards the rule of law.
- This comes as Trump confirmed his September visit, which would be his second state visit to the UK, following a personal invitation from King Charles.
- While some Labour MPs previously opposed Trump addressing Parliament, the UK government's pursuit of a trade deal with the US has led to a more cautious approach.