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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Hennessey

Starmer dodges fishing rights issue amid reports over UK-EU defence pact

The UK is not part of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir Keir Starmer refused to be “dragged” into a row over fishing rights amid reports the UK may have to sacrifice them for the EU to join a military pact.

A senior European politician told the Politico website that member countries may try to block a defence and security deal unless issues such as foreign vessels accessing UK waters are resolved.

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