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Sadiq Khan has said Donald Trump is "playing into the hands of Isis" during his tour of North America.

The Mayor of London addressed a global progress summit in Montreal with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, ahead of trips to Chicago and New York as part of a five-day visit.

Mr Khan, who was involved in a spat with Mr Trump earlier this year over his call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US, told the audience that the Republican candidate's message showed a "lack of understanding".

He said: "Donald Trump said that Muslims from around the world - I'm paraphrasing - would not be welcome into the United States of America.

"Not only does that show a lack of understanding and awareness of the great country that is the USA and its history and legacy, it's also inadvertently playing into the hands of Daesh and so-called Isis because it implies it's not possible to be a Western liberal and mainstream Muslim.

"I think it's important that the USA maintains her role as a beacon for tolerance, respect and diversity.

"I think it's important for those of us who are foreigners to stay out of the US elections. I hope the best candidate wins and I hope she does win with a stomping majority."

Later Mr Khan said he would be open to meeting Mr Trump during his trip, along with any other presidential candidate.

He told the Press Association: "It's not for me to get directly involved in the US presidential election. I'm more than happy to meet candidates to discuss some of the joys of London."

During the summit Mr Khan stressed the importance of integrating ethnic minority communities, telling the audience that "the days of laissez-faire" integration were gone.

"The messages of hate being transmitted into people's bedrooms means that people like Justin, the prime minister of Canada, and people like me, the mayor, have a responsibility," he said.