A MAJOR Commonwealth body has announced it will open a branch in the United States, boosting Britain’s hopes of strengthening trade links with the country after Brexit.

In an “historic” move, the Royal Commonwealth Society will set up an office in the state of Mississippi.


Phil Bryant, the Governor of the state, has agreed to serve as the branch’s chairman on the board of governance.


A spokesman for the Royal Commonwealth Society said: "The fraternal links between the UK and the USA are strong and well-established, beyond our language, common legal systems and common interests.


"In a similar vein the US has natural connections based on language, culture, commerce and security, with a breadth of Commonwealth countries."


"The establishment of a Branch of the RCS in the US will serve to strengthen these links to mutual advantage."

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May have both said they want a UK-US trade deal after Britain leaves the European Union.


http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/855...mp-Theresa-May

Interesting development.