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Sad to see some electors faith in politicians wiped out due to broken Brexit promises. Non-participation in elections weakens democracy.

Why do fishermen feel disillusioned after Brexit?

Fishermen in Devon and Cornwall said they had lost trust in politicians after Brexit "I don’t think it matters who I vote for - they're all lying," said fisherman Dave Toy.

He said it was not what he voted for and as a result he did not see any point in voting in the general election. Dave Toy said he did not see a point in voting in the general election

Fishermen said they had wanted Brexit to deliver an increase in fish stock, but instead had got more paperwork. They cited the introduction of a mandatory catch app to record catches before they are landed, new vessel monitoring systems, inspections and the requirement of medical certificates, which was later removed for existing fishermen.

Fisherman Graham Nicholas said life post-Brexit had been difficult. He said he was angry with the Conservatives but he did not believe any of the major parties would provide the help needed by the industry. "We were stitched up by the Conservatives [but] I don't think Labour would have done any better for us," he said. "The main two parties I haven't got any time for at all."

Fish exporter Ian Perkes, in Brixham, Devon, said he voted for Brexit but was not told of the changes it would involve. He said his business had suffered due to the extra costs incurred by paperwork needed to export fish to the EU. Speaking of the Leave campaign's pledges, he said: "Well we’ve obviously realised now that they didn’t have a clue.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c066r811z7ro