Trump backs Boris to be the next PM
Donald Trump has backed Boris Johnson to be the next Prime Minister while Nigel Farage said he has been "banned" from meeting the US president.
Mr Trump, who is visiting the UK for a three-day state visit on Monday, said he thinks the former foreign secretary would be "excellent" as a successor to Theresa May.
Speaking to the Sun, Mr Trump said: "I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent."
The President added: "I like him. I have always liked him. I don't know that he is going to be chosen, but I think he is a very good guy, a very talented person.
"He has been very positive about me and our country."
Mr Trump also said other candidates have approached him in a bid to secure his endorsement.
According to the Times, senior White House ...