British fishermen believe they have been sacrificed for Brexit deal
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28/12/2020 - 12:28 British PM Boris Johnson has been criticised by British fishermen over Brexit deal. Paul GROVER POOL/AFP 3 min British fishermen have criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson “for having caved in on fish”, in the aftermath of the Brexit deal. Advertising Read more
“There will be an extensive public relations exercise to portray the deal as a fabulous victory, but it will inevitably be seen by the (British) fishing industry as a defeat,” the National Federation of Fishermen s Organisations (NFFO) said.
Common Fisheries Policy
Starting January 1, 2021 the United Kingdom leaves European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy. However, as per the trade deal agreed on December 24, the current rules will remain largely in place during a transition period that will last until June 2026.
Fishing to get £100m funding package as ministers accused of Brexit deal betrayal
Michael Gove pledges money for modernising trawlers and fish processing plants but fishermen s federation warns of fury
28 December 2020 • 9:00pm
The fishing industry is to get a £100 million funding package in the near future , Michael Gove pledged as ministers were accused of betrayal over the compromise Brexit deal with the EU on fishing rights.
Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove said the money, to modernise the fleet and fish processing industry, would enable it to take full advantage of the riches flowing back to the UK and build sustainable operations and healthy stocks.
A major funding package will be announced for the fishing sector in the “near future” to help it to take full advantage of Brexit, Michael Gove has said.
The Cabinet Office Minister insisted the new agreement the UK has struck with the European Union was the “best possible deal” for the industry as a whole.
Fishermen’s leaders have accused Boris Johnson of betraying the industry over the compromise struck with Brussels over future fishing rights in UK waters.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has claimed “the Tories have sold out Scottish fishing all over again” with the new arrangements.
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