Vice-president says, unlike Britain, White House has no plans to recognise the Palestinian state

The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agenda

The foreign secretary is reported to have attended mass at the vice-president’s Washington residence during a visit in March

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is hosting the US vice-president at his country retreat of Chevening.

David Lammy is hosting the US vice-president at Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence in Kent, where they will discuss the Middle East

Mr Vance and Mr Lammy are said to have developed a personal rapport, bonding over their difficult childhoods and Christian faith

Vance discusses Gaza and other issues with the foreign secretary at his official residence Chevening.

US vice-president queries rationale for recognising state of Palestine

Vice-president says, unlike Britain, White House has no plans to recognise the Palestinian state

JD Vance pointed to "the lack of a functional government" in Palestine

The US vice president reaffirms Washington’s stance as calls for recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum.