Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Jeremy Corbyn has met US President Barack Obama and described their discussion as "excellent".
The Labour leader emerged from Lindley Hall, central London, after almost 90 minutes and told reporters the pair touched on a number of topics, including the European Union (EU) "very briefly".
Mr Corbyn said Mr Obama congratulated him on being elected leader of the Labour Party.
He added that he had "enjoyed" the meeting.
Asked what they discussed, the Labour politician said: "The challenges facing post-industrial societies and the power of global corporations and the increasing use of technology around the world and the effect that has."
He said they also spoke about levels of inequality and poverty.
Asked if they talked about the President's intervention into the debate on Britain's membership of the European Union, Mr Corbyn they spoke "very briefly" on the subject of Europe.
A Labour Party spokesperson said that there would also be “further contact” between the White House and Mr Corbyn’s team “to discuss measures to deal with international tax avoidance and evasion".
A White House spokesperson said: “The President met today with leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Lindley Hall.
"The President congratulated Mr Corbyn on his election to lead the Labour Party. The two leaders discussed the impact of globalisation on labour and working people, and the need to take steps to reduce inequality around the world.
"They agreed that the UK should remain a member of the EU.”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments