There is currently a conflict over fishing rights between the UK and France. Maybe not a surprise as there have already been conflicts elsewhere. The UK government has sent the RN to add support and maybe power.
Jonty’s Jottings puts some context and the last sentence I love:
‘The UK has been reduced to the Millwall of Europe, “no one likes us, we don’t care” and firmly in the second division.’
Pêche post-Brexit : Londres rappelle ses patrouilleurs après le départ des bateaux français de Jersey
Des pêcheurs français s’étaient rassemblés aux abords de l’île britannique depuis jeudi matin. Ils réclament le droit de pêcher dans ses eaux poissonneuses, comme prévu dans l’accord conclu dans le cadre du Brexit.
French fishers’ protest over Jersey rights is over but the dispute will go on
French fishers back in Granville, France after their protest in Jersey waters on Thursday. Photograph: Siegfried Modola/Getty Images
New restrictions and deep cuts to allowances mean both French and Jersey boat owners feel betrayed by BrexitJon Henley, Lisa O’Carroll and Steven Morris in St HelierThu 6 May 2021 18.08 BST
Last modified on Thu 6 May 2021 21.20 BST
Dawn was still four hours away and the small Normandy port of Carteret was alive, some boats hurriedly unloading their catch for a rapid turnaround, others turning on their lights and firing up their engines for the first time that night.
