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Originally Posted by jfman
It really wasn't clear to me.
It's obvious everyone wants fresh fish, and fresh fish holds value. So UK fishermen in EU territorial waters (and vice versa) has some net monetary value based on whatever fish it is.
Some fish are found more in our waters, some in theirs. Therefore an agreement from both sides is desirable from where I'm sitting. I don't see why it's any more an objectionable part of the discussion any more than farming, wider manufacturing or the service sector.
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But as with any other sector, the UK sets rules for the UK, and the EU sets rules for the EU.
Agreements on sustainability of fishing stocks is not subject to fishing rights.