It had been expected that Vance would use his speech at the Munich Security Conference to address possible talks to end the war in Ukraine. Instead, he spent the majority accusing European governments - including the UK's - of retreating from their values, and ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech.

Vice President JD Vance tells European officials, 'In Washington, there is a new sheriff in town,' lectures them on free speech and illegal migration.

US Vice President JD Vance has lectured Europe on free speech and illegal immigration saying it's running in fear of its own voters and there is nothing America can do about it.