CORRECTION: An earlier edition of this article incorrectly suggested that the debate would officially deny Trump a state visit as per reports from a credible news wire, but this has since been clarified as incorrect. PEDESTRIAN.TV greatly regrets the error and apologises for any confusion.
Sometimes – and only sometimes – does the dreaded Trump administration inflict positivity upon us. It often comes in the form of Dernald Frump performing a truly hilarious act, such as not knowing how to shake a hand or approach a staircase.
Today, it has manifested in the satisfaction of British MPs rallying to reject the motion to have the President of the United States make a state visit to the UK.
There’s been a lot of pressure overnight on Prime Minister Theresa May to retract the offer of a state visit, with major rallies held across London, but May is determined to push forward with the idea in an attempt to maintain a strong relationship with the States (all the more important post-Brexit).
Large demonstration in London asks British Parliament to disinvite Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/dHcRKFs33T
— John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) February 21, 2017
Today alone, 10,000 people were protesting outside Westminster. Alongside them, now, comes the vocal outrage of several MP‘s – including the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, a former Conservative who very much risked his job by outing Trump as “sexist” and “racist”.
And with an online petition that clocked a whopping 1.8 million signatures, there’s a very good chance that the British PM might not get her way – proved all the more with this video, showing at least some fraction of Parliament not having a bar of it.
BREAKING NEWS: The British Parliament has just rejected a state visit by Donald Trump. #Resist #maddow pic.twitter.com/i588O6dr4A
— Johnny Heldt (@JohnnyHeldt) February 21, 2017
Unfortunately this debate in Westminster Hall was intended to be a symbolic one – a place where pollies could convey their outrage over Trump’s disgusting behaviour and why this is happening so early in his term. Nevertheless, the state visit will realistically still go to plan as it’s a matter of policy and Trump/May want to keep their relationship solid.
Nevertheless, the vid alone is ridonkulously satisfying to watch; particularly the resounding enthusiasm of the Brit pollies saying “NOOOOOO” to the prospect of Trump touching down on their soil in a collective accent so clipped and proper it’s kinda how I imagine Mary Poppins sounds when she gets pissed off.
The thrill extends beyond that, too. While it’s far from becoming a reality, one only needs to daydream about Trumpo being straight up forbidden to have a state visit – along with all the fancy accoutrements that presumably come from the Brits, like lots of high tea and a chill with Queen Elizabeth and probs a horse and carriage – to feel real good.
Photo: Getty / Chris J Ratcliffe.
