Overview

• David Lammy referred himself to the Environment Agency after fishing without a rod licence at his Chevening House retreat with US Vice-President JD Vance.
• He acquired the appropriate rod licences on Aug. 13 and formally notified the watchdog of the administrative error.
• The Environment Agency acknowledged that licences have been purchased but has not announced any fines or prosecutions.
• Legal rules in England and Wales require anglers aged 13 or over to hold a valid rod licence, with penalties of up to £2,500 for non-compliance.
• It remains uncertain whether Vice-President Vance held a licence during the outing or if any enforcement action will follow in his case.