Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey has announced he will boycott a banquet hosted by King Charles during Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to Britain. Davey cited Trump's stance on the war in Gaza as the reason for his decision, stating that he wants to send a strong message and ensure the plight of people in Gaza is not forgotten amid the official ceremonies. The move has drawn criticism from the opposition Conservative party, who called it disrespectful, though Davey emphasized that no disrespect is intended toward the king. Trump's visit, scheduled for September, is expected to draw protests, similar to his previous state visit in 2019, which also saw some politicians decline invitations to the official dinner.