US EditionForeign Office denies David Lammy and wife dodged taxi fare from Italy to France
- Following a state visit to Rome in April, the UK Foreign Secretary and his spouse traveled by private taxi from Forli, Italy, to the ski resort of Flaine in France.
- The taxi driver accused the couple of not paying a 700-euro fare balance, while the Foreign Office stated the fare was paid in full before departure.
- The driver left with their luggage after a dispute, later depositing it at a police station, and the couple reported feeling threatened by the driver.
- Bonneville prosecutors charged the driver with theft of luggage and cash, noting conflicting accounts of events and ongoing legal proceedings.
- The Foreign Office denies allegations against Lammy and Green, confirming they are victims and stating further comments are inappropriate due to the legal process.
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PULSE POINTS:What Happened: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is accused of assaulting a taxi driver after refusing to pay a massive bill on a 360-mile trip from Italy to France. Who’s Involved: David Lammy, of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, an unnamed French taxi driver, and the French authorities. Where & When: The alleged attack took place on April 10 in Haute Savoie in the French Alps. Key Quote: “On the night of April 1…
Foreign Office denies David Lammy refused to pay £600 fare to French taxi driver
The Foreign Office says the fare was paid in full and that Mr Lammy and his wife are named as victims in this matter. The Foreign Office has denied that David Lammy refused to pay a taxi driver who drove the Foreign Secretary and his wife from Italy to France. An anonymous taxi driver told French media Mr Lammy became “aggressive” when asked to pay 700 euros (£590) of the 1,550 euro bill, the remainder of which was to be paid by the booking serv…
David Lammy and his wife 'victims of theft' after taxi driver 'steals' luggage and passports amid row over £600 fare
David Lammy and his wife 'victims of theft' after taxi driver 'steals' luggage and passports amid row over £600 fare - Foreign Secretary David Lammy and a taxi driver are locked in a bitter dispute over a €700 (£588) fare for a journey from Italy to France
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