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It will soon be unviable for trawlers to leave the port, which in turn will threaten welders, fish processors, forklift drivers, restaurants and others
By Jonathan Silberman April 19, 2021 Militant/Jonathan SilbermanAndrés Mendoza, left, Communist League candidate for London mayor, talks to Lee Colgan March 12 in Hastings, south of London. Colgan, a small fishing boat crewman, said because of U.K., EU restrictions, he “can’t make a living as a fisherman” and has to work a second job. HASTINGS, England — “The first thing you need to know is that the commercial fishing industry is divided between those fishing from boats shorter or longer than 10 meters,” Paul Joy told A...
| UPDATED: 21:28, Tue, Mar 9, 2021 Link copied Boris Johnson ‘sacrificed fishing industry’ says June Mummery Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Boris Johnson's Brexit deal allows European boats access to the seas of the UK coast u...
Of all the Brexit issues, fishing was arguably the most symbolic. The UK fleet felt they had everything to gain and almost nothing to lose so how have they done? The picture is mixed and everyone is using the caveat of let’s see the detail but the sense from the industry in the UK tonight is that it’s “not a sellout but not a Christmas bonanza either”. The UK fleet will get more share of the quota over the next five years, 15% more in 2021 rising each year hitting 25% in five years time, at which point the UK will achieve full independent coastal status and will decide who gets what i...
| UPDATED: 09:20, Sun, Dec 20, 2020 Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lord Frost and Michel Barnier’s respective teams will continue talks in Brussels on Sunday in a bid to close the huge gaps on fisheries and the so-called level...