Trump row could kill off swift post-Brexit trade deal, says former UK envoy

Quick transatlantic trade deal should be put 'out of our minds' says former ambassador, as poll shows 72% of British public think president is a risk to international stability

Donald Trump's deteriorating relationship with Britain is likely to kill off any lingering cabinet hopes of a swift post-Brexit trade deal with the United States, a former British ambassador to Washington has warned.

Sir Nigel Sheinwald said that a series of controversial interventions by the US president in British issues meant that the remote prospect of a quick transatlantic deal, heralded by pro-Brexit cabinet members, should now be "put out of our minds" for good.