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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Helen Corbett

EU gets access to British fishing waters for 12 years under reset deal

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a backlash after he agreed to grant European trawlers access to British fishing waters for a further 12 years under his EU reset deal.

Among the agreements unveiled on Monday was a 12-year extension of fishing arrangements when the current deal ends next year, allowing European vessels to operate in UK waters under the same terms until 2038.

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