Britain and America will get a new trade deal “done quickly and done properly”, Donald Trump said on Sunday night as he promised he would help make Brexit great.

The US president-elect praised Britain for voting to leave the European Union, saying: “People, countries, want their own identity, and the UK wanted its own identity.”

Mr Trump also disclosed that Theresa May, the Prime Minister, will visit him in the White House “right after” he is sworn in.

He spoke warmly of the Queen and said how much he was looking forward to meeting her.

When Michael Gove met Donald Trump

The interview was carried out by Tory MP Michael Gove, who led the Leave campaign at the EU referendum.

Mr Gove said he believed Mr Trump was an "admirer" of Mrs May and wanted a swift and comprehensive trade deal with the UK.