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Trump praises 'extraordinary' US-UK alliance on state visit

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US President Donald Trump said the US and UK have the "greatest alliance the world has ever known" in a news conference with Theresa May.

The prime minister said they had a "great relationship" that they should "build on".

But they also "openly" discussed their differences, such as on climate change and business with Huawei, Mrs May said.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged Mr Trump to "think on about peace" as he addressed protesters in Westminster.

As the two leaders paid tribute to the "special relationship", Mr Trump promised a "phenomenal" trade deal after the UK leaves the EU, suggesting it could double or treble trade.

Asked if the NHS could be included in a future trade deal, Mr Trump said "everything is on the table".

But Mrs May said any agreement would follow talks about "what should or should not be in that trade deal for the future".

Earlier, Mr Trump said to Mrs May, who plans to resign on 7 June: "Stick around. Let's do this deal."

BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said that Mr Trump's remark to "stick around" was meant almost as a pleasantry rather than a serious plea for Mrs May to reconsider her plan to stand down. "It's just trying to make this a little bit easier for her," Mr Smith said.

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