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Vance Calls UK An Islamist Country

July 16, 2024
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In a recent speech at a right-wing conference, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick sparked controversy by labeling the United Kingdom as an “Islamist country” equipped with nuclear weapons. 

Ohio Senator JD Vance, who was unveiled as Trump’s running mate on Monday, made the contentious remarks during an address that has since drawn widespread criticism.

Senator Vance, 39, recounted a conversation he had with a friend about which “truly Islamist country” might first gain access to nuclear weapons. 

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“I was talking about, you know, what is the first truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon?” he said. 

“Maybe it is Iran, maybe Pakistan already kind of counts, and then we finally decided that it’s actually the UK – since Labour just took over.”

JD Vance

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner swiftly responded to Vance’s remarks, stating she did not recognize the UK under a Labour government as “Islamist.” 

During an interview, Rayner said, “I think he said quite a lot of fruity things in the past as well. Look, I don’t recognize that characterization.” 

“I’m very proud of the election success that Labour had recently. We won votes across all different communities, across the whole of the country. And we’re interested in governing on behalf of Britain and also working with our international allies.”

Angela Rayner 

Rayner emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relations with the United States regardless of its leadership. 

“So I look forward to that meeting, if that is the result and it’s up to the American people to decide,” she added. 

“Political leaders across the world all have different opinions but we govern in the interests of our countries. And the US is a key ally of ours and if the American people decide who their president and vice president is, we will work with them, of course, we will.”

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The comments also drew ire from Tory veterans minister Andrew Bowie, who labeled Vance’s statements as “offensive.” 

“I disagree with the Labour Party fundamentally on many issues, but I do not agree with that view, quite frankly. I think it’s actually quite offensive, frankly, to my colleagues in the Labour Party.”

Andrew Bowie

UK Treasury Minister Responds to Vance’s Remarks

Treasury minister James Murray echoed these sentiments, expressing confusion over Vance’s intentions. “I don’t really understand those comments,” he said. 

“I genuinely heard that comment, and I don’t know what he was driving at in that comment, to be honest. I mean, in Britain, we’re very proud of our diversity. 

“I’m very proud that we have a new Government, I’m very proud that our Labour Government is committed to national security and economic growth. I’m very clear where we are. I don’t really know how that comment fits in.”

James Murray

Murray reaffirmed the enduring “special relationship” between the UK and the US, stating, “I think we do, and I think we do have a special bond, irrespective of individual people or individual comments.”

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) condemned Vance’s comments as “divisive and dangerous.” 

MCB secretary general Zara Mohammed remarked, “They serve as a stark reminder of how populist, Islamophobic sentiment is used to garner votes.” 

“Closer to home, we have seen this language mirrored by former home secretary Suella Braverman former deputy chair of the Conservatives, and current Reform MP Lee Anderson. Such inflammatory speech has no place in our politics and should be called out for what it is by our government.”

Zara Mohammed

The National Conservatism conference, where Vance made his speech, also featured other prominent figures such as former UK home secretary Suella Braverman. 

The event underscored the increasing tensions and divergent views within both American and British politics.

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