Mr Trump's first face-to-face meeting with Mrs May since September closely scrutinised for signs of friction

The US president stressed the warmth of ties as he met the Prime Minister for talks at the World Economic Forum

There were reports that Mr Trump complained to Mrs May about criticism he gets in the British press

Concerns about the state of the Special Relationship were today swept aside as President Trump vowed to 'fight for' Britain.

As Mrs May nodded her agreement, Mr Trump said: 'We love your country.'

Mrs May replied:
‘As you say we had a great discussion today and we continue to have that really special relationship with the United States.

'We stand shoulder to shoulder because we face the same challenges around the world.’

The effusive exchanges came despite reports of rising tensions, with claims that Mr Trump keeps interrupting the PM on the phone and his state visit invite has turned into a 'nightmare'.

There was a big public row last year after Mr Trump retweeted anti-Muslim posts by a British Far Right group.

As they sat awkwardly next to each other for photographs this afternoon, they promised to 'talk about' the state visit.