Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey has announced he will boycott a state banquet hosted by King Charles during Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Britain, citing the United States president's stance on the war in Gaza. Davey stated that his decision is intended to send a strong message and ensure the plight of people in Gaza is not overlooked amid the ceremonial events. The move has drawn criticism from the opposition Conservative party, though Davey emphasized that no disrespect is meant to the king. The visit, scheduled for September, comes as the United Kingdom has taken a more critical stance toward Israel, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaling support for recognizing a Palestinian state if a truce is not reached.