British deputy prime minister rebukes JD Vance's immigration claim over teen murder

British deputy prime minister publicly challenged U.S. Senator JD Vance's statement. Vance had blamed immigration for a recent teen murder. The deputy prime minister said the claim was wrong. He emphasized that immigration is not a factor in the case. The exchange highlighted differing views on immigration policy. It occurred during a media interview covering the incident. Vance's remarks had attracted criticism in the United States. The British official's response underscored diplomatic sensitivities on the issue.