Ed arrived at the White House last night hoping President Obama might take a moment out of dealing with several world crises to help him with his election campaign:

The Labour leader got his 25 minute ‘brush-by’ with the President. This was the least bad photo:

They discussed Ukraine, Gaza, the EU and the economy. Just over six minutes each subject.

What was in Stewart Wood’s bag? Surely not a gift from the Commons shop. Fortunately he just went for some DVDs, including House of Cards. The British version, obviously.

Ed didn’t exactly look comfortable:

Of course, within minutes the internet had delivered its verdict:

Well at least it went better than Gordon, just…