UK PM Theresa May welcomes Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador: Spokeswoman

The planned appointment of National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as US ambassador to London shows President Donald Trump`s commitment to close ties with Britain.

London: The planned appointment of National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as U.S. ambassador to London shows President Donald Trump`s commitment to close ties with Britain, Prime Minister Theresa May`s spokeswoman said on Friday.

"We are looking forward to working with the new U.S. ambassador once that is confirmed," May`s spokeswoman said.

"His close personal relationship with the president shows the commitment of the administration to the special relationship between our two countries."

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