US Vice President Vance Hosts Tory MP Jenrick in Cotswolds, Snubs Badenoch, Farage

US Vice President JD Vance is currently on a holiday in the UK, staying at an 18th-century Georgian manor in the Cotswolds with his family. During his visit, Vance is hosting a private meeting with Conservative shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick, with whom he shares conservative views on issues like migration and free speech. However, Vance will not meet Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch or Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, as scheduling conflicts prevented these meetings. Prior to his holiday, Vance held discussions on Ukraine's future with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House. His UK visit also includes plans to stay at the Carnell Estates in Ayrshire, known for its historic and luxurious accommodations. The meetings and engagements highlight growing transatlantic cooperation between conservative figures on key political issues, and the gathering with Jenrick has drawn attention amid speculation about Jenrick's ambitions for Tory leadership.