U.S. Vice President JD Vance is meeting key British political figures during a visit to the United Kingdom that combines official discussions with private engagements.

His itinerary includes meetings with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, both known for their positions on immigration and free speech that align closely with Vance’s own views.

No meeting has been arranged with Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, with both sides citing conflicting schedules.

Vance is in the UK for a working holiday that began with a stay at the Chevening estate in Kent as a guest of Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

The two held a bilateral meeting covering foreign policy issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, and discussed preparations ahead of planned high-level diplomatic engagements involving President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vance also attended social gatherings with other political and academic figures, including MP Danny Kruger and academic James Orr.

The vice president’s visit has drawn public attention in the Cotswolds, where he has been staying in the village of Dean, Oxfordshire.

Heightened security measures have included local road closures, identification checks for residents and tourists, and the imposition of a no-fly zone, which disrupted filming activities in the area.

While some residents welcomed the high-profile visit, others voiced opposition, staging protests in nearby towns.

Farage’s planned meeting with Vance comes as Reform UK’s polling numbers have overtaken those of the Conservatives, adding further prominence to their talks.

Jenrick, viewed by some as a potential challenger to Badenoch’s leadership, has gained visibility through widely circulated media appearances and his advocacy for stricter immigration policies.

The discussions between Vance, Farage, and Jenrick are expected to focus on shared policy priorities and transatlantic political developments.