Jeremy Corbyn refuses invitation to state banquet with Donald TrumpThe Labour leader joins Commons Speaker John Bercow and Lib Dem leader Vince Cable in boycotting the lavish dinner. (Courtesy)Jeremy Corbyn has refused an invitation to a state banquet with Donald Trump.The Labour leader joins Commons Speaker John Bercow and Lib Dem leader Vince Cable in boycotting the lavish dinner - to be held for the President's State Visit in June. “Maintaining an important relationship with the United States does not require the pomp and ceremony of a state visit. “I would welcome a meeting with President Trump to discuss all matters of interest.” President Trump and First Lady Melania are set to visit the UK from June 3-5 in a long-delayed State Visit, including a lavish dinner hosted by the Queen. Trump will visit Prime Minister Theresa May for talks in Downing Street which are bound to be besieged by protests and high security.

Source: Standard Digital April 27, 2019 14:15 UTC