Fishing industry ‘not convinced’ by Brexit negotiations

People working in Devon’s fishing industry are hoping for good news as the environment secretary reveals proposals for what happens after Brexit.

Michael Gove has already insisted fishermen will get a larger share of the domestic catch once the UK “decides access” to its own waters.

The industry is pressing to keep 80% of the catch.

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Terri Portman, a Devon-based marine consultant, said fishermen overwhelmingly voted for Brexit on the basis that they were going to get control of their waters back.

“I’m not sure any of us are convinced, in the medium or long term, that’s actually going to happen,” she says.

“So is this consultation a bit premature without knowing what the outcome is of the Brexit deal?”

This story is from the BBC News.