Conservative Christians jeer ‘traitor’ Pence for refusing to overturn election

• Former vice-president heckled at conference in Florida
• Pence makes only passing reference to deadly Capitol attack

Mike Pence, the former US vice-president, has been heckled as a traitor" for his refusal to overturn last year's election result during a speech to a gathering of religious conservatives.

Pence, who is widely seen as laying the groundwork for a White House run in 2024, had entered an auditorium in Orlando, Florida to a standing ovation on Friday. But a small group began shouted abuse including traitor!" as he began a 28-minute speech. The dissenters were quickly escorted out by police.