Theresa May today vowed to tell Donald Trump to his face that he is wrong about her Brexit deal.
The Prime Minister said she will put the US president right after he threatened to deepen her crisis by jibing that she had struck a 'great deal for the EU'.
In a round of interviews at the G20 summit in Argentina this afternoon, Mrs May said she will be 'very happy to tell President Trump and others that we will have an independent trade policy' after leaving the bloc.
However, any discussions are likely to take place in the margins of the gathering in Buenos Aires as Mrs May has made clear her displeasure by avoiding formal talks.
The premier will push a message of free trade as she attends the potentially fraught two-day summit.
It comes as she faces overwhelming opposition to her Brexit deal at home in Britain, after Matthew Offord became the 100th Tory MP to say he will not back her deal.
Theresa May (pictured today with other G20 leaders in Buenos Aires) said she will be 'very happy to tell President Trump and others that we will have an independent trade policy' after leaving the bloc
The Prime Minister said she will put the US president right after he threatened to deepen her crisis by jibing that she had struck a 'great deal for the EU'
Mr Trump (pictured with Argentina president Mauricio Macri at the G20 today) threatened to deepen the premier's Brexit crisis by jibing that she had struck a 'great deal for the EU'
Mrs May's attendance at the summit - the first time a British PM has gone to the Argentinian capital since the Falklands War - could offer some respite from the domestic strife she faces.
While the PM is due to hold bilateral talks with around half-a-dozen other leaders during the two-day gathering, aides have made clear she will not be seeking a one-on-one meeting with the US president.
But despite being thousands of miles away, Mrs May could not escape questions about her Brexit deal, which is widely expected to be voted down by MPs when they vote on it on December 11.
Speaking to journalists in Buenos Aires today, she said: 'It's not about me, this is about what is in the national interest.
'It's about delivering the vote to leave the EU and doing it in a way that protects people's jobs and livelihoods and protects our security and our United Kingdom.'
The PM has faced a barrage of attacks from all sides on her Brexit plan, and several Tory MPs are in talks with Labour politicians to try to force her tear up her deal and back a Norway-style deal instead.
But Mrs May ruled out the fudge today, saying it would not meet her red line of ending free movement.
'I've been very clear about my position, we won't be in the customs union,' she said, onboard her RAF Voyager plane to the two-day summit in Buenos Aires.
'What you see in the political declaration is what would be a deal for the United Kingdom that is not Norway, it is not Canada, it is a more ambitious free trade agreement than Canada, and it ends free movement – which Norway doesn't do.'
The PM also faces a controversial encounter with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the wake the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Confirming that she intends to speak with the Crown Prince during the summit, Mrs May said: 'The message I give will be very clear.
'It is the message we have consistently given on this issue of Jamal Khashoggi and the issue of Yemen.
May could shake the hand of Saudi Crown Prince at G20 summit despite fury over murder of journalist
Theresa May will meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (pictured arriving in Argentina today) even though he is accused of ordering the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Theresa May is set to shake hands with the Saudi crown prince at the G20 summit today despite fury over the murder of a dissident journalist.
The Prime Minister has made clear she will not avoid a meeting with Mohammed bin Salman at the gathering in Argentina.
But she insisted that she would be demanding a 'full and transparent' investigation into who was behind the death of Jamal Khashoggi - a critic of the Saudi regime who is believed to have been tortured and killed in the Kingdom's consulate in Turkey.
Speaking to reporters en route to Buenos Aires overnight, Mrs May confirmed she will speak to the Crown Prince.
'In relation to Mr Khashoggi, we want to see a full and transparent investigation of what happened and those responsible being held to account.
'With the issue of Yemen, we continue to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation.
'The long-term solution for Yemen is a political solution, and we will be encouraging the parties to work for that political solution.'
She will also be rubbing shoulders with Russia's Vladimir Putin following the poisoning of Sergei Skripal in Salisbury and the seizure of Ukrainian ships.
Mrs May will hold one-on-one talks today with Argentine President Mauricio Macri, who is hosting leaders from around the world at the G20 summit of major economies.
The Falklands are expected to feature in their discussions, but are not expected to dominate talks which will focus on trade.
President Macri has toned down official rhetoric over the islands which Argentinians know as Las Malvinas since taking over from Cristina Kirchner in 2015.
This week's announcement of a new air link between the Falklands and the South American mainland via Argentina has been greeted in London as an indication that relations are headed in a positive direction.
Asked during her flight to Buenos Aires whether the UK remained ready to defend the Islands with military force if necessary, Mrs May said: 'I am clear that our position on the sovereignty of the Falklands has not changed.
'What has changed in recent months is we have seen better relations with Argentina. I think the announcement we saw earlier this week of the extra flight from the Falklands through to South America is important.
Mrs May faces a controversial encounter with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (pictured left arriving in Argentina) in the wake the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Russian leader Vladimir Putin is pictured at the summit today, right
'It is important for the Falklands and it is important in showing a different relationship developing.
'I am talking to President Macri about issues about trade and opportunities for trade, but our position on the sovereignty of the Falklands hasn't changed and will not change.'
Mrs May is not expected to have bilateral talks with Mr Putin in Buenos Aires, as relations between the UK and Russia remain in the deep-freeze following the Salisbury poisoning and the annexation of Crimea.
Britain has been a keen supporter of sanctions against Moscow for its interference in Ukraine and Mrs May made clear she does not rule out their extension following the seizure of three naval ships and their crews in the Black Sea.
'Our message to Russia is very clear,' she said. 'They should release the ships and sailors and de-escalate the situation.
'If you look at what we have seen over the last year of so, this is part of a pattern of Russian behaviour.
'We have always been at the forefront in Europe of asking for sanctions on Russia in relation to its behaviour. We will continue to push for what we consider to be appropriate sanctions on Russia.'
Mrs May added: 'Russia could take a different approach. Russia could support the rules-based international system. If it did that, its position would be a different one. It is choosing to continue with this pattern of behaviour.'
The PM will use the G20 gathering to push her 'global Britain' message, telling fellow leaders that her Brexit deal will be good for the world economy.
She will tell fellow leaders that trade relations with the EU 'will remain close', with no tariffs, quotas or rules of origin checks introduced, in order to avoid damaging complex supply chains.
'International firms that have invested in UK production or use European bases to supply the UK market will benefit from these arrangements,' she will say.
'But... for the first time in more than four decades, the UK will have an independent trade policy. We will play a full and active role on trade on the global stage, working with friends new and old, at a time of unprecedented global interconnectedness.'
Mrs May is the first serving Prime Minister to visit Buenos Aires and the second to come to Argentina, after Tony Blair crossed the border from Brazil in 2001.
Her visit marks an effort by the UK to increase trade links with Latin America after Brexit.
Is May's deal already sunk? 100 Tories have already come out against it meaning she must find almost 100 votes from Brexiteer rebels, DUP and Labour to get it through the Commons
Theresa May has secured her deal in Brussels but her fight to get it actually in place in time for Brexit day is just beginning.
The 'meaningful vote' promised to MPs will happen on December 11 and is the single biggest hurdle to the Brexit deal happening - and Mrs May' fate as PM.
Mrs May needs at least 318 votes in the Commons if all 650 MPs turns up - but can probably only be confident of around 230 votes.
The number is less than half because the four Speakers, 7 Sinn Fein MPs and four tellers will not take part.
The situation looks grim for Mrs May and her whips: now the deal has been published, 100 of her own MPs and the 10 DUP MPs have publicly stated they will join the Opposition parties in voting No.
This means the PM could have as few as 225 votes in her corner - leaving 410 votes on the other side, a landslide majority 185.
This is how the House of Commons might break down:
Mrs May needs at least 318 votes in the Commons if all 650 MPs turns up - but can probably only be confident of around 230 votes.
Mrs May needs at least 318 votes in the Commons if all 650 MPs turns up - but can probably only be confident of around 230 votes.
The Government (plus various hangers-on)
Who are they: All members of the Government are the so-called 'payroll' vote and are obliged to follow the whips orders or resign. It includes the Cabinet, all junior ministers, the whips and unpaid parliamentary aides.
There are also a dozen Tory party 'vice-chairs and 17 MPs appointed by the PM to be 'trade envoys'.
How many of them are there? 178.
What do they want? For the Prime Minister to survive, get her deal and reach exit day with the minimum of fuss.
Many junior ministers want promotion while many of the Cabinet want to be in a position to take the top job when Mrs May goes.
How will they vote? With the Prime Minister.
European Research Group Brexiteers demanding a No Confidence Vote
Who are they: The most hard line of the Brexiteers, they launched a coup against Mrs May after seeing the divorce. Led by Jacob Rees-Mogg and Steve Baker.
How many of them are there: 26
What do they want: The removal of Mrs May and a 'proper Brexit'. Probably no deal now, with hopes for a Canada-style deal later.
How will they vote: Against the Prime Minister.
Other Brexiteers in the ERG
Who are they: There is a large block of Brexiteer Tory MPs who hate the deal but have so far stopped short of moving to remove Mrs May - believing that can destroy the deal instead. They include ex Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith and ex minister Owen Paterson.
Ex ministers like Boris Johnson and David Davis are also in this group - they probably want to replace Mrs May but have not publicly moved against her.
How many of them are there? Around 50.
What do they want? The ERG has said Mrs May should abandon her plans for a unique trade deal and instead negotiate a 'Canada plus plus plus' deal.
This is based on a trade deal signed between the EU and Canada in August 2014 that eliminated 98 per cent of tariffs and taxes charged on goods shipped across the Atlantic.
The EU has long said it would be happy to do a deal based on Canada - but warn it would only work for Great Britain and not Northern Ireland.
How will they vote: Against the Prime Minister.
Remain including the People's Vote supporters
Who are they: Tory MPs who believe the deal is just not good enough for Britain. They include the group of unrepentant Remainers who want a new referendum like Anna Soubry and ex-ministers who quit over the deal including Jo Johnson and Phillip Lee.
How many of them are there: Maybe around 10.
What do they want? To stop Brexit. Some want a new referendum, some think Parliament should step up and say no.
A new referendum would take about six months from start to finish and they group wants Remain as an option on the ballot paper, probably with Mrs May's deal as the alternative.
How will they vote? Against the Prime Minister.
Moderates in the Brexit Delivery Group (BDG) and other Loyalists
Who are they? A newer group, the BDG counts members from across the Brexit divide inside the Tory Party. It includes former minister Nick Boles and MPs including Remainer Simon Hart and Brexiteer Andrew Percy.
There are also lots of unaligned Tory MPs who are desperate to talk about anything else.
How many of them are there? Based on public declarations, about 48 MPs have either said nothing or backed the deal.
What do they want? The BDG prioritises delivering on Brexit and getting to exit day on March 29, 2019, without destroying the Tory Party or the Government. If the PM gets a deal the group will probably vote for it.
It is less interested in the exact form of the deal but many in it have said Mrs May's Chequers plan will not work.
Mr Boles has set out a proposal for Britain to stay in the European Economic Area (EEA) until a free trade deal be negotiated - effectively to leave the EU but stay in close orbit as a member of the single market.
How will they vote? With the Prime Minister.
The DUP
Who are they? The Northern Ireland Party signed up to a 'confidence and supply' agreement with the Conservative Party to prop up the Government.
They are Unionist and say Brexit is good but must not carve Northern Ireland out of the Union.
How many of them are there? 10.
What do they want? A Brexit deal that protects Northern Ireland inside the UK.
How will they vote? Against the Prime Minister on the grounds they believe the deal breaches the red line of a border in the Irish Sea.
Labour Loyalists
Who are they? Labour MPs who are loyal to Jeremy Corbyn and willing to follow his whipping orders.
How many of them are there? Up to 250 MPs depending on exactly what Mr Corbyn orders them to do.
What do they want? Labour policy is to demand a general election and if the Government refuses, 'all options are on the table', including a second referendum.
Labour insists it wants a 'jobs first Brexit' that includes a permanent customs union with the EU. It says it is ready to restart negotiations with the EU with a short extension to the Article 50 process.
The party says Mrs May's deal fails its six tests for being acceptable.
How will they vote? Against the Prime Minister's current deal.
Labour Rebels
Who are they? A mix of MPs totally opposed to Mr Corbyn's leadership, some Labour Leave supporters who want a deal and some MPs who think any deal will do at this point.
How many of them are there? Maybe 10 to 20 MPs but this group is diminishing fast - at least for the first vote on the deal.
What do they want? An orderly Brexit and to spite Mr Corbyn.
How will they vote? With the Prime Minister.
Other Opposition parties
Who are they? The SNP, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, Green Caroline Lucas and assorted independents.
How many of them are there? About 60 MPs.
How will they vote? Mostly against the Prime Minister - though two of the independents are suspended Tories and two are Brexiteer former Labour MPs.
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