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Vance Discusses Gaza, Free Speech With Foreign Secretary Lammy in UK Visit

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11 hrs ago

Above: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Aug. 8, 2025. Image copyright: Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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The Spin

Left narrative

Vance’s “holiday” is a farce, with the hard-right culture warrior using the U.K. as a backdrop for image rehab. Meanwhile, Labour’s David Lammy happily plays host, grinning through fishing trips with a man who attacks abortion rights and sneers at Britain’s diversity. Those who seek to undermine liberal Western values should not be welcomed with open arms.

The National Guardian

Right narrative

Vance’s U.K. visit is more than a holiday — it’s a strategic deepening of Transatlantic relations. Engaging with figures across the political spectrum, Vance is showing a rare willingness to bridge divides while championing shared values on free speech and sovereignty. As the world looks towards 2028, it is within the U.K.'s best interests to maintain healthy relations with one of the future stars of conservatism.

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