Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has announced he will not attend the upcoming banquet for Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as his reason. Davey stated that while declining an invitation from the King is against his instincts, he feels compelled to send a message to the United States president, whom he believes has significant influence over the situation in Gaza and the release of hostages. The banquet, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, is part of Trump's second state visit scheduled for mid-September.