Jeremy Corbyn turns down invitation to Trump state dinner
Written by News on 26/04/2019
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has turned down an invitation to a state dinner with Donald Trump when he visits the UK in June.
The veteran left-winger is the latest in a number of politicians to snub the US president, including Commons speaker John Bercow and Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable.
The Labour Party leader said: “Theresa May should not be rolling out the red carpet for a state visit to honour a president who rips up vital international treaties, backs climate change denial and uses racist and misogynist rhetoric.
“Maintaining an important relationship with the United States does not require the pomp and ceremony of a State Visit. It is disappointing that the Prime Minister has again opted to kowtow to this US administration.
“I would welcome a meeting with President Trump to discuss all matters of interest.”
A spokeswoman for the Speaker’s Office said: “Mr Speaker has been invited to the banquet, but he will not be attending.”
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