The outgoing PM said that Mr Putin was wrong for claiming the age of liberalism was over before a recent global summit. Ina confrontational speech saw Mrs May take aim at Boris Johnson and Donald Trump in some not very coded messages. But in her critique of the rise of populists, she also criticised Mr Putin, the global leader who she clashed most publicly with throughout her premiership. (Image: PA)The relationship between Mrs May and Mr Putin has always been difficult. When the pair met at the G20 summit last month Mrs May told Mr Putin that Russia must end its "irresponsible and destabilising activity".

Source: Daily Mirror July 17, 2019 16:07 UTC