- Foreign Secretary David Lammy referred himself to the Environment Agency after fishing without a rod licence with US Vice President JD Vance at Chevening House, Kent.
- Anglers aged 13 or over in England and Wales are legally required to possess a rod licence for freshwater fishing, with potential fines for non-compliance reaching up to £2,500.
- A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed the absence of a licence was due to an administrative oversight, and Mr Lammy promptly purchased the required licences upon realising the error.
- Mr Lammy also formally notified the Environment Agency of the mistake in writing, outlining the steps taken to rectify it.
- During the visit, Mr Vance described Mr Lammy as a "good friend" and "gracious host," humorously noting that his own children caught fish while the Foreign Secretary did not.
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