2 h. ago Parliament WON'T be recalled for Trump speech during State Visit in September

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the US President and First Lady Melania will be in the UK from September 17 to 19.

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3 h. ago Starmer to meet Trump in Scotland this month as demonstrations planned against state visit – UK politics live

PM to meet US president during private visit in July as Stop Trump Coalition announces protest planned for SeptemberAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Nigel Farage demands Parliament sits in September so Trump can address both Houses during State Visit

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the US President and First Lady Melania will be in the UK from September 17 to 19.

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8 h. ago Donald Trump's next visit to the UK confirmed as King Charles set to host

The US President will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. in September, when he will be hosted by King Charles II and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

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16 h. ago King Charles to host Donald Trump and his wife Melania for state visit in September, Buckingham Palace confirms

The President will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania, on his trip from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace said. He was previously feted by a state visit in 2019.

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16 h. ago King Charles to host Trump in September for state visit to Britain, palace says

King Charles to host Trump in September for state visit to Britain, palace says  Reuters

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16 h. ago King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess

Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons addressKing Charles has invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit in September, scheduling the trip for three days when parliament is not sitting and removing the possibility of the US president addressing parliament.Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Trump would come to the UK from 17-19 September, soon after the House of Commons rises for its traditional break for the annual party conferences. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Trump to miss chance for UK parliamentary address during September state visit

House of Commons will be in recess and not sitting due to political party conference season

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16 h. ago King Charles to host Trump at Windsor during second state visit

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the three-day visit to the UK is scheduled for September 17 to 19

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16 h. ago Trump to be hosted by King at Windsor during unprecedented second state visit

The visit in September will be President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK – an unprecedented gesture towards an American leader.

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39 h. ago Peter Mandelson says Trump should expect ‘warm reception’ on full state visit to UK later this year

US president Donald Trump’s UK visit is reportedly taking place in September

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5 d. ago Winking Macron bonds with Kate as royals and rock stars including Jagger and Elton attend glittering Windsor Castle State Banquet thrown by Charles and Camilla for French President's visit 

King Charles and Queen Camilla have kicked off President Macron 's state visit to the UK with a glitzy state banquet at Windsor Castle this evening.

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5 d. ago King Charles calls for 'allyship' with France in charming toast to a 'new entente'

King Charles and Queen Camilla have kicked off President Macron 's state visit to the UK with a glitzy state banquet at Windsor Castle this evening.

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5 d. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla host glitzy state banquet as they welcome Macrons to Windsor Castle

King Charles and Queen Camilla have kicked off President Macron 's state visit to the UK with a glitzy state banquet at Windsor Castle this evening.

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2 w. ago Trump will not meet King Charles ahead of UK visit as President plans to 'go home'

Buckingham Palace have finally confirmed the much-anticipated state visit by Donald Trump, with a potential date around September being widely touted for the MAGA man to arrive on these shores

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer did not overrule King Charles on timing of Donald Trump's 'historic' second state visit, says No10

The Times reported that Prime Minister had gone against the wishes of the Monarch by bringing forward Trump’s state visit to September

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2 w. ago Trump’s state visit set for September due to King and US leader’s busy diaries

The Times reported that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has gone against the wishes of the King by bringing Mr Trump’s state visit forward.

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