
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has received a formal warning from the Environment Agency after fishing without a proper licence during a diplomatic visit with US Vice President JD Vance. The incident took place on August 8, 2025, at Chevening House, Lammy’s official country retreat in Kent, where he hosted Vance and his family for fishing activities.
The fishing trip was part of a broader diplomatic engagement as Vance began his family vacation in Britain. During their time at the 17th-century estate, the two leaders went carp fishing in a private lake before holding talks about international affairs, including discussions on Gaza and other global issues.