Trump shrugs off Farage’s call for parliament to be recalled so he can address MPs during state visit – UK politics live

US president appears unconcerned about speaking to parliamentarians during September trip to UKDonald Trump did not just praise the UK for being willing to fight with the US. (See 9.01am.) Asked how he saw Britain’s role in the world, Trump replied:Well, I think it’s a great place. I have property there. You know, I own Turnberry [his golf course in Scotland].I really like the prime minister a lot, even though he’s a liberal.He did a good trade deal with us, which a lot of countries haven’t been able to do.Well, I think they’re just trying to be nice.I think they think it’s maybe not all luck. When you do it twice, it’s a big difference.I also think that over the years have gotten to know me. Continue reading...

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