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US Vice President JD Vance Begins UK Visit Amid Sharp Policy Tensions

US Vice President JD Vance Begins UK Visit Amid Sharp Policy Tensions

Meeting with UK foreign secretary precedes high‑stakes discussions
US Vice President JD Vance has commenced a visit to the United Kingdom, starting with a meeting at Chevening with Foreign Secretary David Lammy ahead of a planned family vacation.

The visit arrives amid growing transatlantic tension, particularly regarding Gaza, Ukraine, and the UK’s potential recognition of a Palestinian state—a policy divergence that remains a deeply contentious issue.
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