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British PM May says discussed Brexit with Obama

British PM May says discussed Brexit with Obama

By Hasana Lawaju

US President Barack Obama and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May arrive to speak to reporters after their bilateral meeting alongside the G20 Summit, in Ming Yuan Hall at Westlake Statehouse in Hangzhou, China, on September 4, 2016. Photo: Reuters

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that she had discussed Britain leaving the European Union with US President Barack Obama, and will consult on how the make sure the two countries have the closest possible trading relationship. The two were meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou.