U.S. Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy by blaming immigration for the murder of a student, sparking criticism from U.K. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. Lammy refuted Vance's claims, emphasizing that the killer was British and highlighting the fact that the case is not about mass migration. Lammy urged both Vance and his audience to avoid fueling division and hate in response to this tragedy. The case continues to spark debate regarding immigration and race relations.
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