Victory over EU! UK win Brexit battle as we protect fishing waters from European bullies

John Flesher, deputy director of the Conservative Environment Network, said: “This is a great Brexit win for the UK, and vindicates the last Conservative government’s efforts to protect our seas and the marine life they hold. Banning sandeel fishing was never about penalising the EU; it was about supporting our threatened native species like puffins. It is excellent news that the tribunal has recognised this.

"This win for nature would not have been possible if the UK were a member of the European Union, and Brexit has the potential to do so much more good for our environment."

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