Michael Gove denies meeting Trump Wednesday; says exchanged few words on Monday

Conservative leadership frontrunner and British environment minister Michael Gove said he had not had a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday but had exchanged a few words with him on Monday.

Local media have reported that Trump had asked to meet Gove and another contender for prime minister, Jeremy Hunt. "I am afraid I didn't see him today," Gove told a committee of lawmakers. "I had the opportunity to say a few words to the president on Monday night," he added, referring to a state banquet held for the U.S. leader.

(With inputs from agencies.)