It was not the first time that Mr Biden has hinted at a familial embarrassment at his father's English heritage. Mr Biden said the envoy Joe Kennedy would lead a trade delegation of US companies to the region later in the year. 'He is seen as extremely partisan,' Mr Wilson told Talk TV, adding that Mr Biden had shown himself 'anti-British' in the debates over Brexit. Following that ceremony, he will meet again with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, whom Mr Biden recently hosted for St Patrick's Day. Mr Biden said last year: 'He had the saving grace, on his mother's side, of having a Hanafee from Galway.

Source: The Times April 13, 2023 16:39 UTC