Key Facts
• August 8, 2025: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President J.D. Vance fished at a private lake in Chevening, Kent.
• Both lacked the required fishing permits for catching freshwater fish like carp.
• Lammy self-reported the violation to the Environment Agency on August 13, 2025.
• Lammy later purchased the necessary fishing permit after recognizing the requirement.
• Vance humorously noted that his children caught fish, but Lammy did not catch any.
• Lammy sent a letter to the Environment Agency, acknowledging the error and outlining corrective actions.
• Vance continued his vacation in the Cotswolds, where local protests occurred against his visit and heightened security measures.
Summary
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President J.D. Vance fished at a private lake in Chevening, Kent, on August 8, 2025, without the required permits for freshwater fishing. Lammy self-reported the oversight to the Environment Agency on August 13 and subsequently purchased the necessary permit. While Vance humorously remarked on Lammy’s lack of fishing success, Lammy formally acknowledged the error in a letter, expressing gratitude for efforts to protect UK fisheries. Vance continued his vacation in the Cotswolds, where local protests were held against his visit and the accompanying security measures.
