President Obama tells young to 'reject cynicism'

US President Barack Obama has urged young people to "reject pessimism and cynicism" and "know that progress is possible and problems can be solved".
Speaking in London, he said: "Take a longer, more optimistic view of history."
Earlier, the US president visited the Globe theatre and watched actors perform scenes from Hamlet.
It came a day after he said Britain would be at "the back of the queue" for US trade deals if it left the EU.
His comments angered Leave campaigners. UKIP leader Nigel Farage accused him of doing Downing Street's "bidding" and "talking down Britain" and Tory Liam Fox said his views were "irrelevant".
Taking questions from young people at the town-hall event, Mr Obama said: "If any of you begin to work on an issue that you care deeply about, don't be disappointed if a year out things haven't been completely solved.
"Don't give up and succumb to cynicism if after five years poverty has not been eradicated and we haven't resolved all of the steps we need to take to reverse climate change."

Progress is "not inevitable" but must be fought for over the long term.
Jeremy Corbyn arriving for his meeting with Mr ObamaMr Obama meeting young people in LondonMr Obama at the Globe Theatre

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