Barack Obama has recently arrived in the UK, on a visit to 10 Downing Street.
The former US President reportedly paid a 'courtesy visit' to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for an hour-long private discussion.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this high-profile meeting gave Rishi Sunak an extra boost- but it's unclear what this means for Sunak's chances.
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