Overview

• The UK-EU trade deal extends European fishing rights in British waters until 2038, sparking backlash from UK fishing communities.
• Coastal fishermen warn the agreement threatens their livelihoods, with some describing it as a 'death sentence' for their industry.
• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visited Bridlington fishermen, who expressed feeling 'forgotten' by the government and criticized the Prime Minister's lack of engagement.
• Critics argue the fishing concession benefits French fleets and was traded for closer economic ties with the EU, including a projected £9 billion boost by 2040.
• Government ministers defend the deal as providing long-term stability, while opposition leaders push for annual renegotiations of European fishing access.