Ed Davey, the leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats, delivered a speech in Parliament sharply criticizing US President Donald Trump's extreme rhetoric threatening to wipe out the entire civilization of Iran. He pointed out that Trump's actions are reckless, immoral and completely outside the bounds of international law. His plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz has not only escalated the crisis but also led to a sharp surge in petrol and diesel prices in the UK. Davey bluntly stated that Trump is no friend of the United Kingdom, nor is he the "leader of the free world," but rather a "dangerous and corrupt gangster."