Officials suggest Sir Keir Starmer should urge President Zelensky to apologize to Donald Trump to ease tensions.
Despite past denials, Trump may address both Houses of Parliament during his UK visit. However, an MP predicts a “sea of empty seats” in protest.
No date is set for the visit, with concerns over US-UK relations on Ukraine. Former Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood warns hosting Trump could be problematic if US policy shifts toward Russia.
Ex-MI6 head Richard Dearlove suggests delaying the visit to “let the dust settle,” while royal insiders propose stalling until relations stabilize.
Former Tory leader Michael Howard admitted a visit would be tough for the King but argued it could help influence a difficult administration. Labour peer George Foulkes, however, called for postponement, citing Trump’s “outrageous behavior.”
Ex-Army commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon slammed Trump and Vance’s stance on Putin, saying the King wouldn’t want to host someone “on the side of evil.” Meanwhile, constitutional expert Sir Vernon Bogdanor warned canceling would harm UK interests.
Despite controversy, No.10 confirmed the visit will proceed, emphasizing unity between US and European allies.
