Nigel Farage demands Parliament MUST be recalled so that Donald Trump can address MPs

They are not scheduled to be back in Westminster until October 13.

Farage, the Reform UK leader, told GB News that Parliament had to be recalled to allow the President to speak to MPs and peers.

He said: "Without doubt - the USA is our most important ally."

The US President, who was denied the opportunity to address MPs and peers in 2019, accepted the invitation from King Charles for an unprecedented second trip to the UK in February.

The move makes Trump the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits in Britain.

Last week, the Government allowed France’s President Emmanuel Macron to address both Houses of Parliament.

In his speech, the French President praised the alliance between the UK and France and pointed to their shared history.

Upon landing, Macron expressed appreciation for Sir Keir Starmer's approach to European relations, praising the Prime Minister's "willingness" to improve ties with the EU.

Tensions between the US President and the EU remain high after Trump imposed a 30 per cent tariff on goods imported from the European Union.

Concerns had been raised about Labour MPs objecting and even not attending Parliament for the address in a sign of protest.

Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman told GB News that she agreed with Nigel Farage.

The Tory MP said: "Nigel Farage is right. The USA should be our closest and strongest ally. Shamefully our relationship has been broken by this terrible Government.

"Of course President Trump should address Parliament.

"This snub is simply down to the Prime Minister’s weakness and not wanting to upset his inept Foreign Secretary and loony backbenchers."

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said that Parliament should not be recalled to hear Trump address MPs and peers.

He said: "The Prime Minister should invite Mark Carney for an official visit to the UK just ahead of Trump's visit, including the opportunity to address Parliament. This would send an important signal that Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Canada against Trump’s chaotic trade war.

"With Trump threatening our Commonwealth partners like Canada with yet more tariffs while hitting the UK steel industry, now is the time stand firm with our allies.

"Nigel Farage may want to abandon our Commonwealth allies and cosy up to his idol Trump, it just shows yet again he is a false patriot who cares more about promoting Trump at home than standing up for the UK abroad."

Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, initially wrote to the speaker in April asking him to stop Trump from addressing parliament, and tabled an early-day motion outlining her concerns.

Osborne wrote: "I am asking you as the Speaker to agree it would be inappropriate and mirror the previous Speaker’s recommendation."

She added: "It is of course up to our Government to decide if they use the state visit to engage with Trump on a wide range of issues as above but that does not translate to giving him the honour of addressing the UK parliament, the decision of which I believe should reside with you."

Former US Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have all had the honour of addressing Parliament.

The decision risks significant backlash from Trump, who British officials privately acknowledge is sensitive to perceived slights and often makes his opinions clear on his social media platform, Truth Social.

He is thought to have a keen desire for the idea after he was blocked from doing so on his last visit.

More than half-a-million Britons signed a petition calling for the US President to be banned from coming to the UK, triggering a parliamentary debate, after his second visit was announced.

Trump will also make a brief visit to the UK in the coming weeks, with the 47th President expected to spend time at his Scottish golf resort, Trump Turnberry, in Ayrshire.

Trump is also not expected to visit Buckingham Palace or enjoy a ceremonial carriage ride down the Mall in London, which are historically prominent features of state visits from other world leaders.

The King's London residency will not host state visits until 2027 as it undergoes a £369million refurbishment programme.

All state visits, including Trump's, will be relocated to Windsor Castle while the extensive renovation works continue.

Trump has always had a strong admiration for the Royal Family.