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

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.

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.