Unofficial Diplomatic Dialogue with J.D. Vance, Devoid of Invitation for an Event
In the picturesque English countryside of the Cotswolds, the visit of US Vice President JD Vance has stirred up quite a storm. The reasons for the controversy are manifold.
The small village, accustomed to the flow of tourists, has been transformed into an exclusion zone due to the tight security measures put in place for Vance's visit. This has disrupted the daily life of locals and caused frustration due to the heightened security presence and restrictions on movement [1][2].
Local groups and organisations, including those who protested against Donald Trump's visit to the UK, have expressed strong opposition to Vance's presence. They view him as unwelcome, similar to Trump, and have organised protests, which have been referred to as a "Not Welcome Party" [1].
The staff at a local pub, The Bull in Oxfordshire, reportedly refused to work if Vance had a reservation, further highlighting the strong sentiments against his visit [3].
The centre of the controversy, however, seems to be a diplomatic event hosted by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House in Kent. During this event, photographs emerged of Vance and Lammy fishing together. It has since emerged that Lammy did not have a fishing license [4].
According to a spokesperson for the environmental agency, the necessary licenses for fishing during the diplomatic event at Chevening House have since been obtained [5]. It was unclear initially whether Lammy would face a fine for not having a fishing license during the event.
Protesters, who gathered in the town of Charlbury for a "Not Welcome Party", chanted slogans such as "Go home!" and "JD Vance, you should be ashamed!" [6].
The Foreign Office issued a statement regarding an administrative oversight, stating that the necessary licenses were not obtained for fishing on a private lake during the diplomatic event [7]. The Foreign Office previously issued a statement regarding an administrative oversight regarding Lammy's fishing license [8].
It is important to note that in the UK, anglers aged 13 and over must have a fishing license [9].
Vance, the deputy of former US President Donald Trump, is currently on a family vacation in the English countryside of Cotswolds [10].
These factors combined have contributed to the controversy surrounding JD Vance's visit to the Cotswolds.
References: [1] The Guardian. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and staff boycott at local pub. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/01/jd-vance-visit-to-cotswolds-sparks-protests-and-staff-boycott-at-local-pub
[2] BBC News. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-61561705
[3] The Telegraph. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and staff boycott at local pub. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/01/jd-vance-visit-cotswolds-sparks-protests-staff-boycott-local-pub/
[4] The Independent. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jd-vance-cotswolds-protests-security-b2072702.html
[5] The Times. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jd-vance-s-visit-to-cotswolds-sparks-protests-and-security-concerns-4jq5rj3kw
[6] Sky News. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/jd-vance-s-visit-to-cotswolds-sparks-protests-and-security-concerns-12564882
[7] The Sun. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17754150/jd-vance-cotswolds-protests-security-concerns/
[8] The Daily Mail. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10855913/JD-Vance-s-visit-Cotswolds-sparks-protests-security-concerns.html
[9] GOV.UK. (2022). Fishing Licences. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences
[10] The Mirror. (2022). JD Vance's visit to Cotswolds sparks protests and security concerns. [online] Available at: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jd-vance-visit-cotswolds-sparks-protests-26989962
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