Demonstrations in Southwestern England expressing dissent towards the vacation of US Vice President Vance - Demonstrations in southwest England opposing the vacation of the U.S. Vice President, Vance.
Protests Against US Vice President Vance's Vacation in Southwest England Marred by Derogatory Slogans
US Vice President JD Vance's vacation in a small village in Southwest England has been met with protests, attracting large numbers of police and security forces. The demonstrations, primarily taking place in the Cotswolds, a wealthy countryside area popular with the rich and famous, have seen dozens of activists and locals gather, carrying signs with derogatory slogans.
The protests, organized by groups like the U.K.'s Stop Trump Coalition, have been motivated by opposition to Vance’s politics, his affiliation with Donald Trump, his stance on immigration, and the U.S. role in the Gaza war. Protesters have linked Vance to the broader unpopular policies of the Trump administration, expressing that he is as unwelcome in the UK as Trump himself.
Signs held by protesters read slogans such as "Go Home", "Unwelcome Party", and "Fuck Off", signaling their opposition to Vance's visit. The demonstrations have also drawn symbolic elements, such as a black van with an edited meme image of Vance and public figures referencing his past controversial behavior, like his cold reception of Ukrainian President Zelensky, to highlight their discontent.
Local police and US security personnel have provided heavy security around the area, blocking roads and footpaths normally open to the public to protect Vance’s privacy and safety during the vacation. The property he rented was an 18th-century Oxfordshire house costing approximately £8,000 (about $10,760) per week, featuring extensive grounds enclosed by a high stone wall.
The protests against Vance are not a first for the Vice President. Previous vacations have been met with protests and public backlash, such as being booed during a Disneyland outing in the US, early ending a ski trip in Vermont due to protests, and disruptions during his Rome visit.
The Stop Trump Coalition has reaffirmed its plans to protest President Trump's upcoming visit to Scotland, showing ongoing opposition to the Trump administration figures in the UK. It seems that the protests against US Vice President Vance's vacation in Southwest England are a continuation of this ongoing resistance.
- The protests against US Vice President JD Vance in Southwest England, prompted by his politics, affiliation with Donald Trump, and stance on immigration, are part of the general news of ongoing resistance to the Trump administration in the UK, as demonstrated by the Stop Trump Coalition.
- The demonstrations against Vance, situated in the Cotswolds and drawing slogans like "Go Home" and "Unwelcome Party," are linked to the broader issue of the US's role in war-and-conflicts, such as the Gaza war, and are similar to previous political protests in South West England and other locations where Vance has vacationed, like Disneyland, Vermont, and Rome.
