Theresa May rebuked Donald Trump and insisted Britain could strike trade agreements outside the EU as she launched a nationwide tour on Tuesday to whip up support for the contested Brexit divorce deal.
Prime Minister May headed to Wales and Northern Ireland, hours after US President Trump said it seemed like a “great deal” for the European Union that could block Britain from forging its own trade agreements with the United States.
May has two weeks to convince the public, and, crucially, a divided parliament, before the December 11 vote in the House of Commons that risks ending in a humiliating defeat and sinking the deal.
Trump suggested May had made a mistake by signing an agreement that might impede a future trade deal between London and Washington.
“Sounds like a great deal for the EU,” he said at the White House, adding: “We have to take a look at seriously whether or not the UK is allowed to trade”.
“As the deal stands, they may not be able to trade with…
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