UK to finally reclaim fishing rights from the EU by reducing number of foreign boats who can cast close to the coastline

‘Britain will today begin the process of ‘taking back control’ of its waters from the European Union by reducing the number of foreign boats that can fish close to its coastline.
Vessels from five European countries are currently allowed to fish within six and 12 miles of the coastline under the London Fisheries Convention.
But the process of leaving the agreement – which will take up to two years to complete – will be triggered by ministers today. ‘We’re taking back control,’ Environment Secretary Michael Gove said yesterday.
‘Leaving the London Fisheries Convention is an important moment as we take back control of our fishing policy. It means that for the first time in more than 50 years we will be able to decide who can access our waters.’
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