Brexit's impact on Lowestoft's fishing industry | Eastern Daily Press
Fishing has been a huge sticking point for coastal communities like Lowestoft. - Credit: Chris Radburn/PA Wire Brexit and fishing has been a huge sticking point for coastal towns like Lowestoft. The debate over fishing rights between the UK and EU has carried significant political weight, with a key tenet of the Leave Campaign's message in 2016 focusing on 'taking back control of UK waters'. The deal means 25% of EU boats' fishing rights in UK waters will be transferred to the UK over five years with the government believing this is fair as the 'adjustment period' gives EU fleets time to...
Source: edp24.co.uk