JD Vance to kick off UK visit with transatlantic tensions high

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Source: USA Today/Reuters

Updated Aug. 8, 2025, 12:45 p.m. ET


LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour Party.

Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in London at the start of a trip that includes staying with Lammy at Chevening, the country residence used by the foreign minister.

They will later stay in the Cotswolds, a picturesque area of English countryside and a popular retreat for wealthy and influential figures, from footballers and film stars to media and political figures.

The visit to the United Kingdom comes amid heightened transatlantic tensions, domestic political shifts in both countries and increased attention on Vance's foreign policy views as he emerges as a key figure in President Donald Trump’s administration. A source familiar with the planning described the trip as a working visit that will include several official engagements, meetings and visits to cultural sites. Vance is also expected to meet with U.S. troops.

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[Lovie777]

1. And they know he's gonna say something stupid...................

The GQP are a total embarrassment.

[FirstLight]

2. I hope they're not planning on kayaking ...

I don't think the Brits would take kindly to any alterations of the River Thames 😂

[BaronChocula]

4. Raise it high enough

so their heads smash against the Tower Bridge.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Note to Britain:

Many Americans are not a fan of this goober. Please don’t think he represents all of us.

[Marie Marie]

9. Oooooh - hope he gets booed like everywhere else he shows his smug, eye-lined fat face.

[BaronChocula]

5. Who's he gonna kill this time

"Hey UK! Do NOT meet with this guy"
- Ghost of Pope Francis

[msongs]

6. taxpayers footing the bill for his family freeloaders on a UK vacation... nt

[Sneederbunk]

7. British sofas go into hiding.

[oasis]

10. No need. He's still "spent" from the Nantucket trip.

[FakeNoose]

8. I don't get it - isn't this supposed to be Marco Rubio's job?

I mean ... he IS the Secretary of State, am I right? Or did he get fired and they forgot to tell us?

[LiberalLovinLug]

11. Its high time every other western democracy refuse entry for American Fascist magats.