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Labour MPs Unite Against Trump's Potential Parliament Speech

4/22/2025

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Labour MPs are rallying against the idea of Donald Trump addressing the UK Parliament, calling it "inappropriate." Sir Keir Starmer risks a backlash if he supports the invitation. With MPs urging Speakers to intervene, concerns over Trump's controversial past loom large. Meanwhile, a Downing Street source confirms no request has been made for his speech yet.

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Labour MPs are rallying against the idea of Donald Trump addressing the UK Parliament, calling it "inappropriate." Sir Keir Starmer risks a backlash if he supports the invitation. With MPs urging Speakers to intervene, concerns over Trump's controversial past loom large. Meanwhile, a Downing Street source confirms no request has been made for his speech yet.