The former US President Barack Obama visited 10 Downing Street for a surprise private meeting with Rishi Sunak this afternoon.
Obama was seen smiling and waving at reporters before he walked up Downing Street just after 3pm on Monday. The former president served in the White House from 2009 and 2017. A No10 spokesperson said: "He was making an informal courtesy drop in as part of his trip to London as part of his work with the Obama foundation. "It was not an official meeting. He met with the prime minister. The prime minister was very happy to meet with him and discuss his work with the Obama foundation.
Obama worked with a number of UK Prime Ministers during his time as president, including Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Theresa May. Read More: 'I'm not interested in Westminster politics': Rishi Sunak urges Tories to 'stick to the plan' amid plots to oust himRead More: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel approves plans for attack on RafahObama is known to have had a strong relationship with Cameron.
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