Trump Not Invited to Address UK Parliament

Donald Trump is expected to be denied the privilege of addressing the UK Parliament during his upcoming state visit, partly because no formal request was submitted for him to do so, unlike previous leaders such as Emmanuel Macron. The visit is scheduled for mid-September, coinciding with a parliamentary recess, which provides an official rationale for not extending the invitation. Significant opposition from MPs and criticism of Trump's record on democracy and international affairs have contributed to the decision. Labour MPs and peers have been vocal in their objections, warning that allowing Trump to speak would be inappropriate. Trump may view the lack of a parliamentary address and the absence of customary ceremonial honors, such as a Buckingham Palace visit, as a diplomatic snub. Nevertheless, he will become the first modern elected leader to have two UK state visits.