Foreign Secretary David Lammy could be slapped with a £2,500 fine after an embarrassing oversight during a fishing excursion with US Senator JD Vance. The pair failed to catch anything—but the bigger blunder was Lammy's lack of a valid rod licence.
A Costly Oversight
The Environment Agency confirmed that fishing without a licence is a punishable offence, with fines reaching up to £2,500. Lammy, who was hosting Vance during his UK visit, may now face financial repercussions for the oversight.
An Unsuccessful Diplomatic Trip
The fishing trip, intended as a casual diplomatic engagement, turned into a PR stumble when neither politician managed to reel in a catch. Critics have seized on the incident, questioning Lammy's attention to detail—both in diplomacy and angling.
Public and Political Reaction
Social media users and political commentators have mocked the episode, with some suggesting the Foreign Secretary should stick to politics rather than fishing. Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has yet to confirm whether Lammy will be formally penalised.
This incident adds to a series of minor controversies surrounding Lammy’s early tenure as Foreign Secretary, raising questions about his preparedness for high-stakes international engagements.
