WHY don’t we Brits stop bleating about Trump?

America is our closest ally and Theresa May has re-established the ‘special relationship’ diminished during the Obama presidency.

Putting style aside, and considering substance, on most matters the objectives of the British and American governments coincide.

Both respect democracy and the rule of law.

Both believe in national self-determination and support Brexit, together with restrictions on immigration.

Both want a UK/US trade agreement.

Both support NATO, together with the sharing of intelligence and military know-how. And, both are united in desiring better relations with Russia, aimed at nuclear disarmament and the destruction of Isis.

Both want public works to restore infrastructure and provide jobs, coupled with investment in run-down areas. Both, allegedly, respect the wishes of ordinary people.

In addition, the two countries have a shared history and language.

Of course, there are differences: Britain is far more conciliatory towards China, while President Trump is in denial about climate change.

With the similarities between the two governments outweighing the differences, by around 6/1, we should accept Mr Trump and do business on all fronts with our greatest ally.

Steve Kay, Redcar and Cleveland Borough councillor

IN view of President Trump’s apparently insatiable appetite for selfpublicity and selfglorification the best form of protest when he visits Britain would be to completely ignore him.

He will dismiss street protests and marches as being created by lefties, Trotskyites or any combination of organisations whom he feels are set against him and his ideals.

If no crowds line the streets and few attend his public events his ego might just be dented a little.

Perhaps.

Peter Sotheran, Redcar