Barack Obama leaves Downing Street after surprise meeting

Barack Obama has left Downing Street after meeting with the prime minister for a courtesy visit. President Obama waved to reporters as he left Number 10 and refused to answer questions, though was “tempted“. The 44th president’s meeting was previously undisclosed with No 10 saying he met only for an “informal courtesy drop in” as part of the former president’s visit to London. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://ww