Sky News Headline; says: 'Gordon Brown has declared his determination to boost US-British relations, as he prepared for his first meeting with President George Bush. The Prime Minister said the link with the America was the UK's "single most important bilateral relationship"."It is a relationship that is founded on our common values of liberty, opportunity and the dignity of the individual," he said. "And because of the values we share, the relationship with the US is not only strong, but can become stronger in the years ahead."
His comments were designed to prepare the ground for a crucial meeting, which could establish the tenor of his relations with Mr Bush over the period ahead.
Their talks at Camp David are expected to cover a wide range of international issues including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Darfur, Kosovo, world trade talks and climate change.