The response from the United Kingdom was swift and pointed.<\/p>\n
British veterans and military figures condemned Vance\u2019s comments,
\nhighlighting the 636 British soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
Prominent veterans, including Johnny Mercer and Andy McNab,<\/p>\n
criticized Vance for his perceived lack of respect toward allied forces.<\/p>\n
Former military leaders<\/p>\n
, such as Lord West and General Sir Patrick Sanders,<\/p>\n
also expressed their disapproval,<\/p>\n
emphasizing the deep bonds and shared sacrifices between the UK and the U.S.<\/p>\n
Political leaders in the UK echoed these sentiments.<\/p>\n
Shadow Defense Secretary James Cartlidge underscored<\/p>\n
Britain\u2019s substantial military contributions<\/p>\n
and called Vance\u2019s remarks \u201cdeeply disrespectful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former Foreign Secretary<\/p>\n
James Cleverly and other MPs joined in the criticism,<\/p>\n
urging Vance to acknowledge the shared history<\/p>\n
and sacrifices of British and American forces.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the nation\u2019s pride in its military\u2019s<\/p>\n
past sacrifices and emphasized the importance of mutual respect among allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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