May to push UK's 'special ties' to US at Trump meeting
- 7 years ago
British Prime Minister Theresa May has left Downing Street for the US and a rendez-vous with Donald Trump, the first world leader to meet the US president since his inauguration last week.
With an eye on the post-Brexit era – and no doubt a potential trade deal – she is looking to boost Britain’s so-called “special relationship” with America, and is expected to talk of joint leadership a “new age”.
The prime minister has also said she is prepared to talk candidly with the new president. Responding to Trump’s comments promoting waterboarding, her spokesman said Britain did not condone torture or inhumane treatment.
Theresa May is also expected to defend the UN and NATO and has criticised Trump’s previous remarks about women and Muslims.
She is due to address Republican leaders in Philadelphia at an event attended by the president.
With an eye on the post-Brexit era – and no doubt a potential trade deal – she is looking to boost Britain’s so-called “special relationship” with America, and is expected to talk of joint leadership a “new age”.
The prime minister has also said she is prepared to talk candidly with the new president. Responding to Trump’s comments promoting waterboarding, her spokesman said Britain did not condone torture or inhumane treatment.
Theresa May is also expected to defend the UN and NATO and has criticised Trump’s previous remarks about women and Muslims.
She is due to address Republican leaders in Philadelphia at an event attended by the president.