EU fishing boats can still operate in UK waters after Brexit, says Gove

Environment secretary's remarks to Danish industry leaders contradict his insistence that Britain 'take back control' after quitting EU common fisheries policyMichael Gove has told the Danish fishing industry that boats from EU countries will still be able to operate in UK waters after Brexit, as the UK does not have enough capacity to catch and process all its fish alone.The comments from Gove, recounted by Danish fishing leaders after they met the environment secretary, prompted complaints from the Lib Dems and SNP that the government's stance on the issue was confused. Continue reading...