Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza
Summary
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the UK's Liberal Democrat party, plans to skip a state banquet for former U.S. President Donald Trump. He wants to protest Trump's influence in the humanitarian issues facing Gaza. The banquet is part of Trump’s state visit, where he will be hosted by King Charles III.Key Facts
- Sir Ed Davey is the leader of the UK's third-largest political party, the Liberal Democrats.
- He intends to boycott a banquet for Donald Trump during Trump's upcoming visit to the UK.
- Davey's move aims to send a message about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Trump will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla during his visit from September 17 to 19.
- State banquets in the UK typically invite around 150 guests.
- In the past, UK politicians, including former Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable, have boycotted similar events for Trump.
- The Gaza conflict has resulted in many deaths, with accusations of a humanitarian crisis due to restricted aid.
- The UN has reported a "man-made" famine in Gaza, which Israel denies responsibility for.
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