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Special relationship with Britain ‘cuts across' political divide, says Vance
The 'special relationship' between Britain and the United States 'cuts across' political divides, JD Vance has said.
Speaking to American soldiers at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, the US vice-president said: 'Over the past couple of days, I've met with a number of leaders across the UK, across political parties, across the generations.
'Because that's one of the great things about the UK's special relationship with the United States is it cuts across political alliances, it cuts across political parties, it cuts across generations, because we've been working together for literally centuries.
'And you know what every single person that I meet often tells me? They tell me about how impressed they are by the skill, by the determination and by the dedication of the American military.'
Mr Vance made the speech while holidaying in Britain with his family.
He also said Britain and the United States 'win every single time' they fight together.
'We've got a beautiful country here,' he said. 'We've got a beautiful alliance. And I think every single one of you know that for over 100 years, we have worked with our friends from the United Kingdom to achieve great victories.'
Mr Vance added that US military strength is what allows the country to bring peace to the world.
'The fact that so many people are frankly, afraid of you, is why we're able to do what we do as an administration,' he said.
Mr Vance is currently visiting Britain with his family.
David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary, could be fined more than £2,000 after fishing with the vice-president without a licence.
The Vance family holiday has seen the vice-president meet several political figures, including Mr Lammy, and there are plans for him to meet Robert Jenrick, the former Tory leadership contender, and Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform.
