The new chief executive of Southampton City Council has been appointed with the unanimous backing of councillors.

There has even been the suggestion that Modi and Trump are made for each other, two strongmen politicians with a flair for populist demagoguery and prime time showmanship.

PRIME MINISTER: I have not said that. I have said that I do not comment. I can't be clearer. I can say, I can say it the same way, you know, that I said yesterday. I'll say the same thing tomorrow. I ...