Downing Street is told to keep meetings with Donald Trump short because he ‘starts doodling’ after half an hour as Commons Speaker John Bercow faces fury over his ‘snub’ to US President
Bercow is facing criticism after refusing to allow Trump to address Parliament
Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood led the criticism of Mr Bercow’s decision
US secret service agents will land in the UK this week to finalise the logistics
It is expected to include gun salutes and a state banquet in the Palace ballroom
FTA:
Commons Speaker John Bercow is facing mounting anger over his refusal to allow Donald Trump to address Parliament during the US President’s state visit to Britain this summer.
Mr Bercow’s decision to decline the privilege – because of his private objections to the President’s style of leadership – comes as Downing Street and Buckingham Palace step up preparations for the visit, which is expected to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day in June.
Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood led the criticism of Mr Bercow’s decision yesterday, arguing that the ‘special relationship’ was ‘greater than any one individual’.
He said: ‘We should leverage the US President’s state visit, including the opportunity formally to address Parliament.’
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POTUS tweets:
Happy Easter! I have never been happier or more content because your Country is doing so well, with an Economy that is the talk of the World and may be stronger than it has ever been before. Have a great day!
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Yes, have a great day, FReeQs!
Thank you for all you all do to keep me informed, hopeful, and connected.
Off to Mass...
Shadilay!
Looks as though POTUS will address Parliament. I hope so!
They’re gonna pay for that. OUR president doesn’t turn the other cheek when some knave slaps it.