Corbyn describes Trump's statement as 'strange'published at 16:52 British Summer Time 13 July 2018
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has described as "very strange behaviour" President Trump's statement today that it would be possible to do a trade deal with the UK, despite telling the Sun newspaper it would be difficult.
Mr Corbyn also said it was a "bit odd" to offer to do a trade deal with the UK, so soon after imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium.
The Labour leader called on the government to prioritise retaining trade relationships with the EU, before looking at trade relationships with other countries.
He also described President Trump's visit to the UK as "an odd one" and said he wished there'd been an opportunity for him to "understand something about our society."
"He hasn't met any ordinary people in Britain at all," he said.
Mr Corbyn added that Mr Trump's criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan was "completely unacceptable" and "quite without precedent".