UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Parliament’s early recall so President Trump can address MPs during his UK state visit set to begin on September 17.
As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage said Parliament should return in September to give Donald Trump a chance to speak to MPs and peers.
He said, “Without doubt – the USA is our most important ally.”
When will Donald Trump arrive in the UK?
President Trump’s visit is scheduled for September 17, just a day after MPs leave Westminster for the party conference break.
Mr Trump was previously barred from addressing MPs and peers in 2019. He has now agreed to a rare second UK state visit at King Charles’ invitation.
In a historic moment, he became the first sitting political leader in recent memory to be granted two state visits to Britain.
Suella Braverman’s views on Trump’s Parliament speech
Suella Braverman, former Conservative Home Secretary, said she supports Trump’s right to address Parliament during his UK visit.
She said,
“Nigel Farage is right. The USA should be our closest and strongest ally. Shamefully, our relationship has been broken by this terrible Government.”
Ms Braveman added,
“Of course, President Trump should address Parliament. This snub is simply down to the Prime Minister’s weakness and not wanting to upset his inept Foreign Secretary and loony backbenchers.”
What concerns did Kate Osborne raise about Trump addressing Parliament?
Labour MP Kate Osborne formally urged the Speaker in April to block Donald Trump from addressing Parliament.
She wrote,
“I am asking you as the Speaker to agree it would be inappropriate and mirror the previous Speaker’s recommendation.”
Ms Osborne added,
“It is of course up to our Government to decide if they use the state visit to engage with Trump on a wide range of issues as above but that does not translate to giving him the honour of addressing the UK parliament, the decision of which I believe should reside with you.”
Why could Trump’s UK visit spark political backlash again?
British officials warn the move could trigger a reaction from Trump, who may use Truth Social to protest what he sees as another diplomatic insult.
Sources say Trump remains eager to speak to MPs after being denied the chance on his earlier visit.
More than 500,000 Britons signed a petition rejecting the US President’s visit, triggering a parliamentary debate after his second UK trip was announced.
How will Trump spend his upcoming UK visit?
The 47th US President plans a short visit to the UK, where he is expected to stay at his Scottish golf resort, Turnberry in Ayrshire.
Unlike previous visits by world leaders, Trump is not expected to visit Buckingham Palace or enjoy the traditional carriage procession through London.
Mr Trump’s state visit, scheduled during the renovation period, will be moved to Windsor Castle due to major works at Buckingham Palace.
Which European leader addressed the UK Parliament last week?
France’s President Emmanuel Macron was invited last week to deliver a speech at both Houses of the UK Parliament with government approval.
He praised UK-France ties, calling them a strong friendship built over a long time.
Nigel Farage’s views on the UK’s deal with Macron
Nigel Farage said the UK
“behaved today like a member of the European Union – on technology, on defence, and this so-called migrant deal.”
He stated,
“Macron must be going back to Paris laughing, saying basically the Brits have rejoined the European Union.”
Mr Farage added,
“The European Union have a stupid policy that I warned in 2015 would lead to millions coming. It has. Why should we pay for their problem? We voted in a referendum to leave their problem.”