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To: Keir Starmer, King Charles
Rescind the offer of a second state visit for Donald Trump to the UK
To the Government of the United Kingdom,
We, the undersigned, urge the United Kingdom to rescind the offer of a state visit to Donald Trump, President of the United States, and to take a strong, principled stand against the current American administration.
The events of 28th February 2025 were a shocking indictment of the cowardice of the American President and a disgraceful moment in history. They revealed not only a blatant disregard for diplomacy but also a disturbing pattern of behaviour that undermines democracy, the free world, and the values we hold dear.
We, the undersigned, urge the United Kingdom to rescind the offer of a state visit to Donald Trump, President of the United States, and to take a strong, principled stand against the current American administration.
The events of 28th February 2025 were a shocking indictment of the cowardice of the American President and a disgraceful moment in history. They revealed not only a blatant disregard for diplomacy but also a disturbing pattern of behaviour that undermines democracy, the free world, and the values we hold dear.
Why is this important?
The 28th February 2025 marked a disgusting display of childish playground bullying and a shameful moment in History for America and the American People. How this blots our own history depends on how we respond in the immediate aftermath and the coming days.
Donald Trump’s actions—not just towards Ukraine and President Zelensky but also towards Canada, Mexico, Europe, and other allies—represent an attack on the principles of international cooperation, mutual respect, and democratic governance. His tenure has been marked by divisiveness, hostility, and a blatant disregard for the rule of law, both domestically and abroad.
As John Stuart Mill once said, “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing. He is not a good man who, without a protest, allows wrong to be committed in his name.”
The United Kingdom must not remain silent in the face of such tyranny and corruption. We cannot afford to condone or enable the actions of an administration that has repeatedly proven itself to be neither an ally to its own people nor to democratic nations across the globe.
The offer of a second state visit to Donald Trump would send a dangerous message: that the UK is willing to overlook the erosion of democratic values and the rise of authoritarian tendencies in exchange for short-term economic or political gains. This is unacceptable.
Now is the time for the United Kingdom to take a stand. We must:
1. Rescind the offer of a second state visit to Donald Trump, demonstrating our commitment to upholding democratic principles and international solidarity.
2. Rebuild and strengthen relationships with allied nations, reducing our over-reliance on a single, increasingly unstable power.
3. Work towards a future where peace, stability, and cooperation are built on mutual respect and shared values, not on the whims of a corrupt and divisive leader.
The world is watching. How we respond in the coming days will determine whether we are complicit in the erosion of democracy or whether we stand firm in defence of the values that define us.
We call on the UK government to act with courage, integrity, and resolve. Rescind the offer of a state visit to Donald Trump. Take a stand against tyranny. And work towards a brighter, more just future for all.
Donald Trump’s actions—not just towards Ukraine and President Zelensky but also towards Canada, Mexico, Europe, and other allies—represent an attack on the principles of international cooperation, mutual respect, and democratic governance. His tenure has been marked by divisiveness, hostility, and a blatant disregard for the rule of law, both domestically and abroad.
As John Stuart Mill once said, “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing. He is not a good man who, without a protest, allows wrong to be committed in his name.”
The United Kingdom must not remain silent in the face of such tyranny and corruption. We cannot afford to condone or enable the actions of an administration that has repeatedly proven itself to be neither an ally to its own people nor to democratic nations across the globe.
The offer of a second state visit to Donald Trump would send a dangerous message: that the UK is willing to overlook the erosion of democratic values and the rise of authoritarian tendencies in exchange for short-term economic or political gains. This is unacceptable.
Now is the time for the United Kingdom to take a stand. We must:
1. Rescind the offer of a second state visit to Donald Trump, demonstrating our commitment to upholding democratic principles and international solidarity.
2. Rebuild and strengthen relationships with allied nations, reducing our over-reliance on a single, increasingly unstable power.
3. Work towards a future where peace, stability, and cooperation are built on mutual respect and shared values, not on the whims of a corrupt and divisive leader.
The world is watching. How we respond in the coming days will determine whether we are complicit in the erosion of democracy or whether we stand firm in defence of the values that define us.
We call on the UK government to act with courage, integrity, and resolve. Rescind the offer of a state visit to Donald Trump. Take a stand against tyranny. And work towards a brighter, more just future for all.
