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Old 15-09-2020, 12:44   #3923
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Re: Brexit-Transitional Period Ends 31/12/20
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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
It changed "overnight" when the EEC did a power grab over fishing, just when when countries with large fishing areas such as UK, Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, and Norway were looking to join the EEC.
Presumably French and other fishermen's business models weren't based around fishing in UK waters. This has happened over a 40-year period and they are keen to protect their livelihoods. Unfortunately, they are good at port blockades so catch politicians' ears quite effectively.
This is how it works. Not saying it's good or bad, it's just the way it is.
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