Names. Within the last hour, theresa may has arrived at the white house, the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since he took office a week ago. Lets show you pictures of the two leaders inside the oval office. We are expecting them to give a News Conference any time now, possibly in the next half hour. We will keep watching that and bring it to you as soon as it starts. Top of the agenda will be took of trade, with theresa may saying she wants to renew the Special Relationship between the uk and the us. Mr trump has previously said he is open to a fairand has previously said he is open to a fair and speedy deal with the uk. But he has also warned that he will terminate agreements with 30 days notice if he doesnt like them. Lets go over to Laura Trevelyan in washington. How big a deal is it for theresa may to be the first foreign leader to be invited to the white house under donald trump . Leader to be invited to the white house under Donald Trump7m leader to be invited to th
Together, america and the United Kingdom are a beacon for prosperity and the rule of law. That is why the United States respects the sovereignty of the british people and their right of self determination. A free and independent britain is a blessing to the world and our relationship has never been stronger. Both america and britain understand that governments must be responsive to everyday working people, that governments must represent their own citizens. Madam Prime Minister, we look forward to working closely with you as we strengthen our mutual ties and commerce, business and foreign affairs. Great days lie ahead for our two peoples and our two countries. On behalf of our nation, i thank you forjoining us here today. It is a really great honour. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, mr president. Can i start by saying that i am so pleased that i have been able to be here today and thank you for inviting me so soon after your inauguration. Im delighted to be able to congratulat
President , donald trump has held his first meeting with a foreign leader, hosting the british Prime Minister theresa may at the white house. The two talked for around an hour before emerging to take questions from journalists, covering terrorism, trade, nato and mexico. Theresa may was greeted by donald trump as she arrived at the white house. The president then gave the Prime Minister a tour of the white house. At one stage, mr trump took her hand as they walked. Theresa may confirmed that the president has accepted an invitation from the queen free state visit to the uk later this year. Theirjoint News Conference was a chance for journalists talk about wives been described both sides of the atlantic asa described both sides of the atlantic as a Special Relationship. The bbcs Political Editor was among the journalists to ask a question. Thank you very much, Prime Minister. Laura kuenssberg, bbc news. Prime minister, youve talked about where you agree, but youve also said you would be