Donald Trump could be denied privilege of addressing Parliament in second state visit, unlike Emmanuel Macron, after Labour MP protests
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Donald Trump could be denied the privilege of addressing parliament on his historic second state visit to the UK, according to reports.
It is understood no formal request has been submitted to Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle that would give the US president that honour.
The fact that Mr Trump’s invite is yet to arrive has been confirmed to MPs who raised concerns about him being allowed to address both houses, Sky News has reported.
It comes after French President Emmanuel Macron was invited to speak in Parliament on his three-day state visit to the UK this week.
Speaking from the Palace of Westminster’s Royal Gallery on July 8, Mr Macron warned Britain must act to make it harder for migrants to build a new life here.
Mr Trump’s proposed second state visit this September has been met with backlash from MPs, who launched a campaign to block him from addressing parliament.
Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, wrote to Sir Lindsay in April and tabled an early-day motion outlining her concerns.
She told Sky News: ‘I was happy to see Macron here but feel very differently about Trump.
Donald Trump ‘s historic second state visit to the UK is on course for this autumn, Keir Starmer has said
The Prime Minister extended the official invitation from the monarch to the president to come to the UK on his visit to the White House in February
Emmanuel Macron warned that Britain must act to make it harder for migrants to build a new life here
‘Trump has made some very uncomfortable and worrying comments around the UK government, democracy, the Middle East, particularly around equalities and, of course, Ukraine.
‘So, I think there are many reasons why, when we’re looking at a state visit, we should be looking at why they’re being afforded that privilege. Because, of course, it is a privilege for somebody to come and address both of the houses.’
Another Labour MP said: ‘Parliament has nothing to learn from a serial liar, cheat, womaniser and bankrupt.
‘We don’t need Trump to lecture and dictate his unilateral terms to our elected representatives.’
Meanwhile, a message sent to Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Lords Speaker, said it would be ‘inappropriate’ for Trump to speak in the Palace of Westminster.
Co-ordinated by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock, the message read: ‘If it is suggested that he be invited to address both Houses of Parliament, I hope that you and Lindsay will suggest that would be inappropriate on this occasion because of his attitude towards and comments about the UK, parliamentary democracy, the Nato Alliance and Ukraine.’
Last month, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that Mr Trump’s second state visit to the UK is still on course for this autumn.
Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, wrote to Sir Lindsay in April and tabled an early-day motion outlining her concerns
MPs are trying to ban Trump from speaking to Parliament once again despite former President Obama giving a speech to Westminster Hall in 2011
The Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith was sent a message that it would be ‘inappropriate’ for Trump to speak in the Palace of Westminster
The Prime Minister, who has forged an unlikely bond with the US President, said he was ‘looking forward to welcoming him’ to the UK later this year, adding: ‘He will be coming.’
Sir Keir told Bloomberg News that the exact timing of the visit was a matter for Buckingham Palace.
The trip is thought to be the first time a US President has been granted the honour of a second state visit. Mr Trump’s first trip was in 2019.
The Prime Minister extended the official invitation from the monarch to the president to come to the UK on his visit to the White House in February.
‘He’s a beautiful man, a wonderful man, and we appreciate it. I’ve known him, gotten to know him very well actually, first term and now second term,’ Trump told reporters.
The King suggested he and Mr Trump could meet before that visit, either at Dumfries House or Balmoral, which are near the businessman’s golf courses in Scotland, to discuss the plans for the much grander state visit.
Trump made several visits to Britain in his first term, when Elizabeth II was on the throne, including a state visit.
But this would be his first since Charles became King.
A spokesperson for the House of Commons said: ‘Any request made to address the Houses of Parliament, will be considered in the usual way.’
