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UK Foreign Secretary Caught Fishing Illegally During VP Visit

8/23/2025

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy admitted to fishing without a license while hosting US Vice President JD Vance on August 8.
The Foreign Office described the incident as an "administrative oversight."
Lammy obtained the required license and received a formal warning from the Environment Agency, which will not pursue prosecution.
The agency noted that warnings are typical for first-time violations, particularly for novice anglers.
Lammy did not catch any fish, while Vance and his children released some back into the lake.

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy admitted to fishing without a license while hosting US Vice President JD Vance on August 8.
The Foreign Office described the incident as an "administrative oversight."
Lammy obtained the required license and received a formal warning from the Environment Agency, which will not pursue prosecution.
The agency noted that warnings are typical for first-time violations, particularly for novice anglers.
Lammy did not catch any fish, while Vance and his children released some back into the lake.