Fishermen’s leader slams ‘feeble’ Brexit negotiating efforts
Scottish fishing chiefs have blasted plans for UK fisheries during the transition period out of the EU – with a Shetland representative describing the negotiations…
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Latest poll suggests public backs fleet’s wish to ‘regain control’ of fishing grounds
Fishermen have the backing of the public when it comes to the fleet’s desire to “regain control” of the UK’s fishing grounds after Brexit.
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Extra fishing opportunities offered but ‘absurd’ cut to mackerel quota imposed
The chairman of Shetland Fishermen’s Association has criticised European fisheries ministers for their “absurd” decision to cut mackerel quota for the coming year.
READ FULL STORYFishermen’s chief repeats ditch CFP message in final days of general election campaign
Breaking away from the Common Fisheries Policy is the only way forward for the industry, according the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief Bertie Armstrong.
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General Election hopefuls urged to support exit from CFP
The UK fishing industry is challenging General Election candidates in coastal communities such as Orkney and Shetland to pledge their support for restoring control of
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Brexit will provide great opportunities, fishermen believe
Leaving the EU will provide “a sea of opportunity” for coastal communities, Scottish Fisherman’s Federation chairman Bertie Armstrong believes, following a “bombshell” landings report from
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Fish talks have greater than usual significance
Increased fish quotas and greater catching flexibility must be agreed when the EU fisheries council starts tomorrow, if next year’s discard ban has a hope
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Crucial meeting on quotas and discard ban next week
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has slammed the European Union for introducing the pelagic discard ban before minimum landing size regulations have been changed.
READ FULL STORY‘Eye off the ball’ at EU talks, fishing chief says
By LOUISE THOMASON FINAL decisions made at the EU Fisheries Council last week have resulted in good news for Scottish fishermen overall. However, Shetland Fishermen’s…
READ FULL STORYEU talks result in bigger cod quota
By LOUISE THOMASON THERE was good news for the fishing industry this week with an agreement on future cod quotas. After lengthy talks in Oslo,…
READ FULL STORYTalks postponed
CRUCIAL talks between the EU and Norway over joint management of fishing stocks have been postponed until Monday. The talks, which are entering the third…
READ FULL STORYFishing leaders criticise cuts
By LOUISE THOMASON CONCERNS have been raised over the European Commission’s announcement this week to cut fish quotas by up to 25 per cent in…
READ FULL STORYNorwegians under fire over mackerel quota
NORWEGIAN fishing chiefs have been criticised for pushing for a huge increase in mackerel quota for next year. High level talks in London between the…
READ FULL STORYFishing minister shuffle criticised by SFF
FISHERMEN attacked Prime Minister Gordon Brown for replacing UK fishing minister Jonathan Shaw with Huw Irranca-Davies this week. The appointment was immediately criticised by the…
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