London, Nov 22: Us President George W Bush left Britain today after a trip to British Prime Minister Tony Blair's Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. Bush and wife Laura had a pub lunch with the Prime Minister Blair and wife Cherie before visiting a local school. He flew back home in an air force one, the Presidential Boeing 747 at Teeside Airport, Northeast of England.

Earlier, Bush spent the day in and around Blair's house in the village of Trimdon Colliery and had pub lunch with the Prime Minister at the Dun Cow Inn in Sedgefield town centre.

The Bushs and the Blairs all chose the same meal from the pub's menu, starting with cream of potato and leek soup, followed by fish and chips with mushy peas and then lemon creme brulee for pudding.

The teetotaller President drank non-alcoholic lager while the Blairs and Mrs Bush sipped soft drinks.

Bush told reporters, "We had a good lunch. I have had a wonderful trip. The Prime Minister has been a gracious host, as was her majesty". Blair, described as a "generous host" by Bush, said the visit had underlined the "strong and enduring" friendship between the US and UK.

After lunch, the party visited Sedgefield Community College, a specialist sports school, to talk to pupils and watch a display of football skills. Bureau Report