THERESA May last night made a plea to Donald Trump to strike a post-Brexit trade deal - for the good of both countries.

Speaking at a dinner in honour of the President, the Prime Minister reminded him of the close economic ties which bind the US and the UK.

3 Theresa May and Donald Trump at Blenheim Palace this evening Credit: Reuters

And she suggested the two countries could get even closer if we cut a deal on trade once Britain is out of the EU.

The PM made her pitch during dinner at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on the first night of Mr Trump's historic tour of Britain.

The meeting happened just hours before The Sun published a world exclusive interview with the President where he warned Mrs May might have killed of a trade deal with the USA over her plans for Brexit.

Mr Trump also revealed Mrs May ignored his advice over negotiations with Europe, saying: "I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn’t agree, she didn’t listen to me."

President Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Blenheim Palace for dinner with Prime Minister Theresa May

3 The pair were joined by their spouses as they listened to a military band before dinner Credit: AFP

In her speech, Mrs May told guests: "There are thousands of British employers with a long-term presence in the US, providing well-paid work and driving economic growth in every state.

"Altogether, from Maine to Alaska, more than a million Americans work for British companies.

"Now, as we prepare to leave the European Union, we have an unprecedented opportunity to do more.

"It’s an opportunity to reach a free trade agreement that creates jobs and growth here in the UK and right across the United States.

"It’s also an opportunity to tear down the bureaucratic barriers that frustrate business leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.

"And it’s an opportunity to shape the future of the world through co-operation in advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence."

3 Mr Trump's car arriving at the house in Oxfordshire Credit: Reuters

Turning to address Mr Trump directly, the PM concluded: "Mr President, Sir Winston Churchill once said that 'to have the United States at our side was, to me, the greatest joy'.

"The spirit of friendship and co-operation between our countries, our leaders and our people, that most special of relationships, has a long and proud history.

"Now, for the benefit of all our people, let us work together to build a more prosperous future."

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Mrs May reportedly faces a revolt by pro-Leave MPs who warned the PM they could vote with the opposition on Monday to defeat the Government on the trade bill.

According to The Times, the bill is necessary for Mrs May to carry out her plan.

The Blenheim dinner was attended by dozens of businessmen as well as senior politicians.

On the first full day of his trip tomorrow, Mr Trump will hold formal talks with Mrs May at her country home, Chequers.

He will then meet the Queen at Windsor Castle, before travelling to Scotland for a private visit.

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