Brexit Deal May Mean Less British Cod for Fish & Chips
- Fishing industry says share of cod U.K. can catch may fall
- U.K. fleets feel let down, even with more rights in waters
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Scottish fisherman Peter Bruce hoped Brexit would allow him to catch more cod, one of Britain’s favorite fish dishes. Instead, he’s worried he’ll end up with less.
While Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed last month’s trade deal will let the U.K. regain control of its fishing waters by taking back 25% of the European Union’s rights over five years, many fishermen feel let down. They’re upset that the share fell far below original demands and may even mean smaller amounts of some key catches.