Donald Trump torn apart in House of Commons - 'dangerous corrupt gangster'

Ed Davey sparked a heated moment in the House of Commons after sharply criticizing Donald Trump and urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reconsider an upcoming royal visit to the United States.

The Liberal Democrat leader didn’t hold back. He described Trump as a “dangerous and corrupt gangster” while calling on Starmer to advise King Charles to cancel his planned trip to Washington. The visit is meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, but Davey argued that current tensions make it inappropriate.

His remarks come during a volatile period in global politics. The ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has already disrupted international stability, especially after Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz a critical route for global oil shipments. The economic ripple effects have been felt worldwide.

Trump has also drawn criticism for escalating rhetoric. In a recent social media post, he warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight,” a statement that alarmed leaders across the political spectrum. Davey told Parliament that such language was something he “never thought” he would hear from a U.S. president, calling it reckless and far outside the norms of international conduct.

He warned that even if such threats aren’t carried out, they still damage global trust and increase instability. From his perspective, the UK should be cautious about aligning too closely under these circumstances especially when it involves symbolic moments like a royal visit.

Davey also pushed back against Trump’s decision to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports after negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz collapsed. He argued that such moves risk worsening the crisis and undermining the fragile ceasefire currently in place.

Instead, he praised Starmer’s decision to keep Britain out of direct involvement in the conflict and welcomed efforts to organize a diplomatic summit with European, Commonwealth, and Gulf partners. According to Davey, cooperation with reliable allies is the only realistic path toward de-escalation and restoring stability in the region.

He also tied the crisis to everyday concerns at home, noting that rising energy prices driven in part by disruptions in oil supply are making the cost-of-living situation even harder for UK households. He suggested using increased government revenues from higher fuel prices to ease the burden, including cutting public transport fares and reducing fuel duty.

In response, Prime Minister Starmer made it clear he disagreed with Trump’s rhetoric, particularly the suggestion of mass civilian destruction. He emphasized that such language does not reflect British values and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, regardless of political disagreements.

However, Starmer stopped short of supporting Davey’s call to cancel the royal visit. He underscored the long-standing relationship between the UK and the U.S., noting that royal diplomacy often plays a unique role in maintaining stability over time. For that reason, he confirmed that the visit would go ahead as planned.

On the broader crisis, Starmer reiterated that the UK’s priority is de-escalation. He confirmed that Britain will not participate in the naval blockade and is instead focused on working with international partners to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as essential for global economic stability.

He concluded by noting that the government is continuing to monitor the economic impact closely, particularly on energy costs, and will adjust support measures as needed.