What will Donald Trump hope to gain from his state visit to the UK?

Politics Explained: President’s last appearance in the UK holds some clues as to his motivations, of which his ‘America First’ policy is at the forefront

Donald Trump’s visit to the UK will lead the news agenda for most of the week in Britain, but what can we expect from coverage in the US?

A visit to London does not always elicit the all-encompassing coverage that some in America may expect, particularly given Mr Trump’s track record with controversy on foreign visits.

The president’s last appearance in the UK – which was a working trip rather than state visit – can offer some clues about what the White House will want coverage to be about.