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Subsectors of the British fishing industry vary in the benefit, or lack thereof, they derive from trade with the EU and the CFP. Deep-sea fishermen have been the most vocal supporters of Brexit, blaming EU restrictions for the decline of their industry in the UK and competition from other countries (and Norway) that they see as unfair. [58]
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed a victory in his Brexit reset, striking a fishing deal with the European Union which the government estimates to be worth £360m.. Following negotiations with the EU ...
A June 2016 survey of British fishermen found that 92% intended to vote to leave the EU. [232] The EU's Common Fisheries Policy was mentioned as a central reason for their near-unanimity. [232] More than three-quarters believed that they would be able to land more fish, and 93% stated that leaving the EU would benefit the fishing industry. [233]
Following negotiations with the EU for 2025 fishing quotas, the UK secured 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities – 15,000 tonnes more than in 2024 – ministers announced on Wednesday.
The British fishing industry was disappointed that the agreement did not more significantly reduce EU access to British waters. [ 57 ] [ 58 ] [ 59 ] A YouGov survey of 29–30 December 2020 reported that 57% of respondents wanted the UK Parliament to accept the TCA and 9% to oppose it, with Conservative (78%) and Leave supporters (69%) more in ...
Downing Street says the Friday cut-off date as set out by the EU is ‘not one we’re working to’. UK does not recognise EU’s post-Brexit fishing row deadline, says Number 10 Skip to main content
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, and despite not being part of the United Kingdom, the licensing of European Union fishing boats to fish in Jersey's territorial waters has changed after the UK exit from the EU. On 6 May 2021, French fishermen held a protest in the waters off Jersey's main harbour.
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