Argentina's president brands Cameron 'arrogant'

Argentina's president has publically criticised David Cameron after remarks the British Prime Minister made about the Falkland Islands.

Cristina Fernandez described Britain as a "crude colonial power in decline" and upbraided Mr Cameron for what she called an expression of "mediocrity and stupidity".

The response came after Mr Cameron told the Commons on Wednesday: "I would say this: as long as the Falkland Islands want to be sovereign British territory, they should remain sovereign British territory - full stop, end of story."

The president has insisted Argentina and Britain should negotiate over the South Atlantic islands, which the two countries fought a 10-week war over in 1982.

Addressing Mr Cameron's stance, she said: "In the 21st century (Britain) continues to be a crude colonial power in decline."

She branded Mr Cameron "arrogant" and said his remarks were an expression of "mediocrity and stupidity".