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Scottish seafood sector warns Brexit risking its future AFP 1/15/2021 © Andy Buchanan Scottish seafood often ends up on well-dressed tables in Europe New post-Brexit rules could sink Scotland's fishing industry, fishermen and seafood exporters have warned, after chronic delays hit shipments in a sector that relies on rapid delivery of fresh produce. © Andy Buchanan Some Scottish skippers are willing to sail an extra 48 hours to Denmark to offload their cargo "If we can't get it sorted and we cannot get it repaired then the shellfish industry in this country will be finished," fisherma...

UK seafood exporters have faced a 'perfect storm' of problems since the EU trade agreement began on January 1, with complaints of shellfish rotting in ports as a result of 'disastrous' hold-ups.

A Government minister claimed fish in UK waters are 'better and happier' since Brexit took place - amid growing fury at red tape costing the seafood industry millions. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim in the Commons today after days of claims that exporters have been hit by a 'perfect storm' of bureaucracy, IT problems and confusion since the EU trade agreement kicked in on January 1. There were complaints of shellfish rotting in ports as the 'disastrous' hold-ups meant they could not be sold in Europe. After SNP politicians claimed that the hold-ups were costing £1million per ...