Summary
A French taxi driver has been charged with stealing luggage and cash from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his wife after a disagreement over the fare for a trip from Italy to France. The driver claimed there was an unpaid fare, but the Foreign Office says the fare was fully paid before the trip began.
Key Facts
- A French taxi driver is charged with theft from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green.
- The incident occurred during a trip from Forli, Italy, to Flaine, a French ski resort.
- The driver claimed he was owed more money for part of the journey not covered by a prepaid booking.
- The Foreign Office states that the fare was fully paid before the trip began.
- The driver took the luggage to a police station and filed a complaint after arguing with Ms. Green.
- Investigators found cash missing from Ms. Green's bag, leading to theft charges against the driver.
- The Bonneville prosecutor's office decided to prosecute the driver, with court proceedings set for November 3, 2025.
- The Foreign Office confirmed that no sensitive documents or laptops were involved in the incident.
