Donald Trump: 'UK is trying to disguise massive Muslim problem'

Donald Trump has caused further outrage by saying "the UK is trying hard to disguise their massive Muslim problem".

The presidential hopeful also told UK politicians they should be "thanking him" instead of "pandering to political correctness".

Mr Trump attracted criticism from around the world when he said he supports temporarily stopping Muslims from coming to the US.

He also praised columnist Katie Hopkins for her "powerful writing on the UKs Muslim problems".

At last count, more than 420,000 people have signed a petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned from entering Britain.

Mr Trump gave a statement to the Telegraph, saying he "only said what needed to be said", adding he will "work very hard and effectively to defeat terrorism".

Here is his statement in full: