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Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff

Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff

Summary

Immigration to the UK has dropped sharply, with fewer people coming and more leaving, partly due to fewer foreign students and workers. Recently, US Vice-President JD Vance criticized European immigration policies, causing political tensions between the US and UK. These comments reflect rising disagreements about immigration and political ideology between the two countries.

Key Facts

  • Net migration to the UK nearly halved between 2024 and 2025.
  • The decline is mostly due to foreign students and workers leaving Britain.
  • US Vice-President JD Vance said that European leaders failed to stop what he called “mass invasion of migrants.”
  • Vance’s comments targeted immigration policies and implied Britain should have closed its borders earlier.
  • UK officials publicly criticized Vance’s remarks, as they caused concern in Downing Street.
  • US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth linked current immigration to “dangerous ideologies” during a D-Day anniversary speech.
  • Illegal border crossings in Europe dropped 40% in early 2026.
  • These events add tension to upcoming NATO talks and UK government plans on social media regulation.
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