Donald Trump and Theresa May press conference: PM congratulates President on 'stunning victory' as UK visit announced - as it happened

Britain's Prime Minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit the Republican leader at the White House

Donald Trump says 'there goes that relationship' in response to BBC's Laura Kuenssberg's question

Donald Trump and Theresa May emphasised the strength of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK during a joint news conference in Washington DC on Friday - and appeared to brush aside the many issues they disagree on

She is the first foreign leader to meet with Mr Trump since he entered the White House.

Ms May attempted to reiterate her support for Nato and said sanctions would continue against Russia.

Meanwhile the new President tried to strike a more reasonable tone by saying he would back his new Defense Secretary's decision on torture despite his belief that 'it works'.

Read below for our full coverage of the event as it happened.

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[27 January 2017 18:12 · Adam Withnall]

Trump calls UK and US a "beacon" for prosperity and the rule of law - and backs an "independent" Britain

[27 January 2017 18:13 · Joe Watts]

Trump praises the Special Relationship http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3MlB7mWEAAJG6C.jpg

[27 January 2017 18:13 · Adam Withnall]

Trump immediately comments on Brexit - says great days lie ahead for both countries

[27 January 2017 18:13 · Adam Withnall]

May speaking now - starts by saying she is "so pleased" she can be there today

[27 January 2017 18:14 · Adam Withnall]

The UK PM calls Trump's election victory "stunning"

[27 January 2017 18:14 · Adam Withnall]

She says Mr Trump has accepted an invitation for a state visit to the UK later this year

[27 January 2017 18:15 · Adam Withnall]

May says both leaders have discussed how to tackle Isis - we will not eradicate this threat until we defeat the ideology that lies behind it. Also says they will discuss Syria and Russia

[27 January 2017 18:15 · Adam Withnall]

May says Trump has confirmed he is "100% behind" Nato military alliance

[27 January 2017 18:16 · Adam Withnall]

May repeats Trump line that other Nato members must "share the burden" by committing more to defence spending

[27 January 2017 18:17 · Adam Withnall]

On trade, May says she is discussing "how we can lay the groundwork" for a trade agreement with the US