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| Donald Trump says he has been asked to visit Downing Street | |
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| US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he has been asked to visit Downing Street - and expects to "do just fine" with Prime Minister David Cameron. | |
| But No 10 said while it was traditional to meet US candidates visiting the UK, no invitations had been issued. | |
| A spokeswoman said there were "no confirmed dates" for visits as party nominees had not yet been chosen. | |
| The PM previously called Mr Trump's proposal for a ban on Muslims entering the US "stupid, divisive and wrong". | |
| Last year Mr Trump, who is now the presumptive Republican nominee for the presidential election, said many Muslims nursed a "hatred" towards America and a ban should be in force "until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on". | |
| Analysis | |
| By Jon Sopel, BBC North America editor | |
| While it is true that hopefuls like Scott Walker, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio met the prime-minister when they were passing through London - that was before they had declared they were candidates for the Republican nomination. | While it is true that hopefuls like Scott Walker, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio met the prime-minister when they were passing through London - that was before they had declared they were candidates for the Republican nomination. |
| A senior source said the PM would be happy to see Mr Trump once he becomes the official nominee - that will happen after the Republican Convention in July. | A senior source said the PM would be happy to see Mr Trump once he becomes the official nominee - that will happen after the Republican Convention in July. |
| Four years ago the then Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, visited Downing Street - and caused consternation when he criticised Britain's preparedness for hosting the London 2012 Olympics. | Four years ago the then Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, visited Downing Street - and caused consternation when he criticised Britain's preparedness for hosting the London 2012 Olympics. |
| Responding to Mr Trump's comments at the time, Mr Cameron said: "I think his remarks are divisive, stupid and wrong and I think if he came to visit our country I think it'd unite us all against him." | |
| Downing Street has since said the PM stands by his criticism of but will work with whoever is elected US president. | Downing Street has since said the PM stands by his criticism of but will work with whoever is elected US president. |
| More on the US election | More on the US election |
| Donald Trump's reality TV playbook | Donald Trump's reality TV playbook |
| Kissing Kissinger and other Trump pivots | Kissing Kissinger and other Trump pivots |
| Nevada chaos should worry Democrats | Nevada chaos should worry Democrats |
| In an interview with US news channel MSNBC, Mr Trump said: "I will do just fine with David Cameron. I think he's a nice guy. I will do just fine." | In an interview with US news channel MSNBC, Mr Trump said: "I will do just fine with David Cameron. I think he's a nice guy. I will do just fine." |
| He added: "But they have asked me to visit 10 Downing Street - and I might do it." | He added: "But they have asked me to visit 10 Downing Street - and I might do it." |
| Speaking on Friday, Mr Trump said he had been invited to Downing Street two days ago. | Speaking on Friday, Mr Trump said he had been invited to Downing Street two days ago. |
| Downing Street said: "It's long-standing practice for the PM to meet with the Republican and Democrat presidential nominees if they visit the UK. | |
| "Given the parties have yet to choose their nominees, there are no confirmed dates for this." |