GB News clash erupts over Vance’s explosive UK comments in major blow to Starmer
The GB News guest reminded viewers of a tragic incident which unfolded in the US in 2020.
Presenters discussed JD Vance’s comments on the Henry Nowak case (Image: GB News)
GB News viewers were left divided when broadcasters were reminded about the tragic death of George Floyd killed by a police officer in the United States in 2020. It comes as they probed their show guest about JD Vance’s comments on the murder of Henry Nowak and weighing into British politics. Former Editor of the Sunday Express David Wooding, analysed JD Vance’s comments on the murder of Nowak and what it means for the special relationship between the UK and US.
It comes as Vance posted on social media and claimed Nowak “died the same way as a civilisation dies”, adding: “He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it.”
In a statement released on Friday, Keir Starmer‘s spokesperson mentioned the special relationship between Britain and the US, and described: “As ever, it is incredibly strong. We work with them on a number of fronts right across out systems and this remains,” despite Donald Trump‘s administration’s criticism of the UK and the state of British politics in a humiliating blow to the prime minister.
Presenter Olivia Utley addressed US vice president’s statement and what what it means for the relationship between the two countries.
US vice president JD Vance’s comment could affect the US-UK special relationship (Image: Getty)
The broadcaster asked David Wooding, if Vance’s comment will affect the relationship between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer.
David addressed the tragic deaths of both Floyd and Nowak, saying: “I wonder, in fact, it’s a little bit of a tit for tat over George Floyd, because if you remember, Keir Starmer, when he was leading the opposition, made a big song and danced about taking the knee and criticising the United States’ police over the arrest of this man, who was like Henry Nowak was complaining that he couldn’t breathe. So I wonder if this is a bit of a tit-for-tat for this one, that they are having a criticism over Britain to say that ‘you’re not beyong reproach either’.”
Some viewers supported Vance’s comment and said “he is right”, believing that the immigration policy has left their cities “looking unrecognisable”.
One said: “Unfortunately, he is not far off. We’ve refused to do anything about it for so long that yes, we are directly contributing towards it.”
But others disagreed, with one saying: “Vance is wrong. He can’t blame migrants for such acts, that’s being xenophobic.”
