mobanmarketThe Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons on Monday vowed to block President Donald Trump from addressing the chamber during his state visit, a remark that drew spontaneous cheering and applause from members of Parliament (MPs).
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Speaker John Bercow cited Trump’s racism, sexism, and seeming disregard for independent judiciaries as reasons that he would block him from speaking to the chamber, even if he couldn’t prevent the president from visiting the U.K. altogether.
“We value our relationship with the U.S.,” Bercow said. “If a state visit takes place, that is way beyond the pay grade of the Speaker. However, as far as this place is concerned, I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and to sexism and our support for equality before the law and an independent judiciary are important considerations in the House of Commons.”
MPs burst into applause at Bercow’s comments, which the Independent described as a rare occurrence. Veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner said later, “Further to that point of order: two words: well done.”
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