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A British fishing vessel has been detained by French authorities for allegedly fishing illegally in French waters. The vessel was stopped in the English Channel and is currently being held in the port of Boulogne, pending further investigation. The incident occurred after the French Navy intercepted the vessel, accusing its crew of fishing in French waters without the necessary license.
The Foreign Office has stated that they are providing support to the British national involved in the incident and are in contact with local authorities. The vessel remains under investigation by French fisheries authorities, restricting the government from providing further comments at this time. The French Coastguard reported that the British vessel was found to be operating without a license and has been taken to Boulogne for potential prosecution.
Criticism has been directed towards French authorities for their handling of the situation, with accusations of double standards from the Conservatives. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp highlighted the contrast between France’s response to the fishing vessel and their actions regarding migrant crossings in the Channel. Meanwhile, the UK and the EU have recently reached a deal that includes agreements on fishing, trade, defense, energy, and efforts to strengthen overall relations.
The deal allows European fishing boats to continue accessing British waters for an additional 12 years, in exchange for easing trade frictions. Critics view the agreement as a concession to the EU, while some believe it marks a positive step in rebuilding relations with Europe. The incident involving the British fishing vessel underscores the ongoing complexities in the post-Brexit relationship between the UK and the EU
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