Is the death of flag waving as a fix all starting?
JRM coming under fire from all corners of the fishing industry from all corners of the country over his remarks about about fish being happier for being British as an address the reality hitting the industry. Just to recap, fish rotting at ports because of new Brexit red tape, British trawlers landing their catch at EU ports to avoid the red tape, Brexit flag wavers in the industry now complaining etc etc.
He made the claim 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.
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Industry bodies are angry after trade friction was met with a joke about ‘happier fish.’
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On Wednesday the PM said businesses hit by post-Brexit problems would receive support.
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Number 10 insisted on Thurday that it still had confidence in Fishing minister Victoria Prentis, despite her admitting she did not read the fisheries deal when it was published
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Anger mounting after ministers appear unable to say when stocks will move smoothly again
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The owners of the Kirkella warn the UK will be increasingly reliant on cod and haddock imports.
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Shellfish exports to the EU have stopped, leaving tanks empty and boats "gathering dust" in port.
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British fishermen have accused Boris Johnson of dishonesty and betrayal over his Brexit fishing deal. An angry letter from the National Federation of Fishermen’
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