As it happened: Donald Trump to visit Britain 'later this year'
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Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump's visit to the UK is back on the table for "later this year" after a meeting at Davos where he told Theresa May, "We love your country".
The US President sought to dispel a "false rumour" about strains on the "special relationship" between Britain and the United States in his first meeting with Ms May since the pair clashed over Mr Trump's decision to share anti-Muslim tweets from far-right group Britain First.
The Prime Minister used her keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to urge investors to pull funds from tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter if they fail to take down extremist content.
Also at Davos, Philip Hammond risked starting a row with Eurosceptic Conservatives by suggesting he hoped that change to Britain's trade relations with the EU after Brexit would be "very modest".
The Chancellor also admitted that MPs would not know "the full details" of Britain's future trade deal with the EU when they vote on Brexit later this year.
His comments came ahead of a speech by Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg - the new chairman of the European Research Group of backbench Tories - who was due to urge ministers not to be "timid and cowering" in their approach to EU withdrawal.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was due to host a Westminster rally demanding an emergency budget to help the NHS cope with the ongoing winter crisis.
See below for updates, as they happened.
Both leaders dodged a barrage of questions on President Trump's forthcoming state visit to the UK, which has been kicked into the long grass amid fears of mass protests.
In an awkward exchange, Mr Trump said "we will talk about that" and waved over to Ms May who agreed.
Earlier, the Prime Minister said: "We've had a great discussion today and we continue to have that really special relationship between the UK and the United States, standing shoulder to shoulder because we face the same challenges across the world and as you say we're working together to defeat those and to meet them.
"And alongside that we're working for a good trade relationship in the future which will be to both our benefits. So the UK and the US both do well out of this and it's been great to see you today.
Mr Trump said: "It's great to see you. One thing that will be taking place over a number of years will be trade. Trade is going to increase many times and we look forward to that.
"The trade concepts and discussions that will be taking place are going to lead to tremendous increases in trade between our two countries which is great for both in terms of jobs, and we look forward to that.
"We are starting that process pretty much as we speak."
Influential Eurosceptic MP Jacob Rees-Mogg will demand a fundamental change in Brexit policy and warn the Government not to be "timid and cowering and terrified of the future" in a speech tonight.
Mr Rees-Mogg - the newly-elected chair of the European Research Group of backbench Tory MPs - will lay down red lines over staying in the customs union and attempts to keep the UK in 'close alignment' with Brussels.
In a speech at Churcher's College, in Hampshire, Jacob Rees-Mogg will describe the Customs Union as a "protectionist racket" and warn that trying to stay closely aligned to the EU would leave the UK as a "vassal" state.
His intervention is a sign of major divisions within the Conservative Party, as Eurosceptic MPs are increasingly at odds with the Downing Street on the Brexit strategy.
Mr Rees-Mogg was expected to say: "If [Brexit's opportunities are] taken off the table then Brexit becomes only a damage limitation exercise.
"The British people did not vote for that. They did not vote for the management of decline. They voted for hope and opportunity and politicians must now deliver it.
"If we do not, if we are timid and cowering and terrified of the future, then our children and theirs will judge us in the balance and find us wanting. ‘Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin’ – as the writing on the wall said at the feast of Balthazar.
"We have our future and our destiny in our hands."
London mayor Sadiq Khan has lodged an application for judicial review of the Parole Board’s decision to release the convicted rapist John Worboys.
He said in a statement: “It was an astonishing and deeply concerning decision that simply cannot go unchallenged. For victims, and all Londoners, it must be properly scrutinised in the courts. The Chair of the Parole Board has welcomed this scrutiny.
“I will always put the safety of Londoners, and the needs of victims, first – which is why I instructed leading Counsel to begin this process last week."
Donald Trump sought to dispel a "false rumour" over his strained relationship with Theresa May
During their joint appearance at Davos, he said: "I have a tremendous respect for the Prime Minister and the job she's doing and I think the feeling is mutual from the standpoint of liking each other a lot.
"So that was a little bit of a false rumour out there and I just wanted to correct it, frankly.
"We have great respect for everything you are doing and we love your country, we think it's truly great."
David Davis does not “understand” Brexit’s huge implications for the border in Ireland, a former Irish prime minister has suggested in a withering put-down.
Bertie Ahern said the under-fire Brexit Secretary was unable to explain how the UK could meet its pledge to avoid the return of a hard crossing - yet leave the EU’s economic structures.
Story here:
Speculation is mounting once more about the strength of Theresa May's leadership following reports that Tory MPs are gearing up to topple her.
The Sun reported that Graham Brady - chair of the influential 1922 committee of Tory backbenchers - has been begging MPs to stop sending him letters calling for a leadership contest.
A no confidence vote would be triggered if 15 per cent of the parliamentary party express concerns about Ms May - or 48 MPs.
However the claim was disputed by several senior Conservatives.
One senior Tory told The Independent: "We are all a bit surprised. Lots of fed up people but surprise if over 40 have actually put pen to paper."
Another said: "I really doubt it. More likely a few troublemakers from the Boris camp trying to flush out and encourage doubters. Doubt many have written to Graham Brady."
John Rentoul thinks Boris Johnson and Amber Rudd are the frontrunners - if the Tories are bold enough to try it.
Read his column here:
Donald Trump will visit the UK later this year, Number 10 has confirmed.
In a statement following Donald Trump's meeting with Theresa May at Davos today, a Downing Street spokesperson said the officials were working on "finalising the details of a visit".
The spokesperson said: “The two leaders began by discussing Bombardier, with the PM reiterating the importance of the company's jobs in Northern Ireland.
“The PM and the President discussed Iran, and the need to work together to combat the destabilising activity which it is conducting in the region, including ballistic missile development, and continuing efforts to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
“They also agreed on the importance of continuing to stand side-by-side in the fight against Daesh in Syria and elsewhere.
“The Prime Minister updated the President on the good progress which had been made in the Brexit negotiations so far. The two leaders reiterated their desire for a strong trading relationship post-Brexit, which would be in the interests of both countries.
“The PM and President concluded by asking officials to work together on finalising the details of a visit by the President to the UK later this year.”
Former Labour minister Tessa Jowell has received a minute-long standing ovation in the House of Lords after delivering a moving speech about living with a brain tumour.
Her voice cracked as she told peers about being diagnosed with a glioblastoma last year. She was in a taxi when she found she was unable speak. Later she found out she had suffered two seizures.
Brain tumours are very difficult to treat and receive a tiny fraction of cancer research funding. Ms Jowell is pushing the Government to back the Eliminate Cancer Initiative, a global clinical trials programme aimed at finding better glioblastoma treatments.
Speaking in the Lords, Ms Jowell said: "Seamus Heaney’s last words were: do not be afraid. I am not afraid, but I am fearful that this new and important approach may be put into the ‘too difficult’ box.
"But I also have such great hope.
"So many cancer patients collaborate and support each other every day. They create that community of love and determination wherever they find each other.
"All we now ask is that doctors and health systems learn to do the same. Learn from each other. In the end, what gives a life meaning is not only how it is lived, but how it draws to a close.
"I hope this debate will give hope to other cancer patients like me. So that we can live well with cancer, not just be dying of it."
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