![]() ![]() now controls who fishes in its waters.įrance claims some vessels have been denied permits to fish in waters where they have long sailed. Britain’s exit from the economic rules of the 27-nation bloc at the start of this year means the U.K. “If there is a breach of the (Brexit) treaty or we think there is a breach of the treaty then we will do what is necessary to protect British interests,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson told British broadcasters in Rome, where he and Macron are both attending a Group of 20 summit.Īt stake is fishing - a tiny industry economically that looms large symbolically for maritime nations like Britain and France. ![]() fishing boats from its ports and slap strict checks on British catches. As the war of words intensified, Britain said it was “actively considering” launching legal action if France goes through with threats to bar U.K.
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