DONALD Trump is coming to the UK in June, but SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford won’t attend his state banquet.
He joins other senior politicians, including Jeremy Corbyn, who have also snubbed the US president.
In a statement, Blackford said: “It is unacceptable that at the same time as Donald Trump promotes the poisonous politics of division and alienates communities, the Prime Minister sees it fit to roll out the red carpet for him.
“Rather than laying out all the pomp and ceremony of a state visit, Theresa May should instead be holding meetings to challenge the US administration and raise key issues. Whilst Theresa May panders to Trump, the SNP will not compromise on our core values of respect, equality and tolerance.”
Commons Speaker John Bercow and LibDem leader Sir Vince Cable have also declined invitations.
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