The European Union referendum result last week has provided opportunity to implement sustainable and rationale stewardship of our fisheries, says the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).
The vote by the UK to leave the European Union has raised concerns in France, and fishermen’s federation CNPMEM has watched the situation on the other side of the Channel carefully.
There are plenty of questions and it’s going to be a while before we start to see answers. As the NFFO points out, from any perspective, it is clear that the outcome of the EU referendum marks a seismic change for the fishing industry.
Following the UK referendum yesterday, with a narrow majority in favour of leaving the European Union, the NFFO has stated that its role has always been to secure the best deal for fishermen from England, Wales; and Northern Ireland and this outcome does not change this fundamental focus of the organisation.
Today Britain goes to the polls to decide on its European Union membership in the long-awaited referendum. The results should be in tomorrow morning with the UK deciding on whether to stay European or go it alone.
Commenting on the NFFO’s neutral platform, Cornish fisherman Dave Stevens has explained why he feels the British fishing industry is better off out of the European Union.
Posting on the NFFO’s platform for opinions on both sides of the UK’s present Brexit debate leading up to the referendum, lawyer Heather Hamilton has set out reasons why leaving the EU could be less than positive for UK fishermen.
A flotilla of fishing vessels as part of the Fishing for Leave campaign yesterday sailed up the Thames to tie up at Westminster, arriving just as Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) were taking place in the Houses of Parliament.
Norway’s Seafood Alliance is pressuring its own government for access to EU markets for its seafood products, as there is growing concern that Norwegian production could be at a disadvantage compared to that of other nations that have or will have EU free trade deals.
An exit from the EU could cost UK fish and shellfish exporters £100 million annually, warns UK environment secretary Elizabeth Truss.