Fishing illegally with J.D. Vance, no fishing license in hand.
In a recent diplomatic event at Chevening House, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy went fishing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance without the necessary rod fishing license. After realizing the administrative oversight, Lammy promptly purchased the required licenses and reported the matter to the UK Environment Agency [1][2].
The event in question was a diplomatic meeting between David Lammy and JD Vance at Chevening House in Kent. Initially, there was a possibility of a £2,500 fine and even a potential criminal record for Lammy, as fishing without a license is against UK law, even on private property [1][2][4][5]. However, the UK Environment Agency decided not to impose a fine on Lammy after he demonstrated corrective action by purchasing the licenses and reporting the matter proactively to the authorities [1][3].
Meanwhile, residents of the picturesque villages of the English countryside of Cotswolds held a protest event named "Not Welcome Party" against JD Vance's presence. The slogans at the event included "Go home!" and "JD Vance, shame on you!" [6]. The event was reported by "The Guardian" [7].
It is unclear whether David Lammy will face a fine for the administrative oversight regarding fishing licenses. The Foreign Office has issued a statement regarding the matter, and the environmental agency has confirmed that the necessary licenses have since been obtained [1][2][3]. Anglers aged 13 and over must have a fishing license in the UK.
JD Vance, the deputy of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently on a family vacation in the English countryside of Cotswolds. During the diplomatic meeting, David Lammy and JD Vance were photographed fishing together [4]. The protest event in Cotswolds was attended by around a hundred people.
References:
- The Guardian
- BBC News
- UK Environment Agency
- The Daily Mail
- The Telegraph
- Cotswold Life
- The Guardian
In the midst of David Lammy and JD Vance's outdoor-living activities at Chevening House, a conversation about home-and-garden décor seemed unlikely. Moreover, during JD Vance's family vacation in the English countryside of Cotswolds, a round of golf or a tennis match might have been more appropriate, considering his interests in sports.
