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British Fish? Let's look at the truth of this UK-EU deal
In this episode, I talk about Keir Starmer’s new deal with the EU and what it really means for the UK, especially for fishing, food exports, and everyday workers.
I start with fishing. For years, we were told that leaving the EU would give us back full control of our waters. But the truth is, a lot of our fishing rights are still in foreign hands. Over half of England’s quota is owned by companies from places like the Netherlands, Spain, and Iceland. These firms often run UK-registered boats, but the profits go abroad. Meanwhile, small local fishers, especially those with smaller boats, get very little of the catch.
Nigel Farage has slammed the new deal, saying we’ve given in to the EU. I look at it differently. Yes, EU boats will still be allowed in our waters until 2038, but in return, we’re getting less red tape when selling food to Europe. That’s important. Since Brexit, a lot of UK seafood businesses have struggled with delays and paperwork when trying to export things like langoustines and oysters. This deal could help fix that and bring some of the money back.
I also explain how fishing rights work. They’re not just handed out evenly. Over the years, they’ve been bought and sold like stocks. One Dutch company owns around 20 percent of England’s fishing rights. And five wealthy UK families own nearly a third of the UK’s total quota. That’s left many smaller boats and local communities out in the cold.
The deal could also help with labour shortages. It opens the door for more young people to work across the UK and EU, which might help farming and fishing businesses that are crying out for workers.
Towards the end, I talk about the politics behind it. Some people worry this means we’re still tied to EU rules. Others say it’s just common sense if we want to trade smoothly and avoid more damage. I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do think we need less shouting and more talking.
We also touch briefly on defence and how working with the EU could open up new chances for British companies, especially as Europe increases spending on security.
As always, I invite you to call in and share your views. This isn’t just about fish or trade deals. It’s about how we look after our own industries and whether we’re being honest with ourselves about what we really got from Brexit.
Be part of the show and call in! https://richardsonsrubicon.com/be-on-the-show/
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By John RichardsonIn this episode, I talk about Keir Starmer’s new deal with the EU and what it really means for the UK, especially for fishing, food exports, and everyday workers.
I start with fishing. For years, we were told that leaving the EU would give us back full control of our waters. But the truth is, a lot of our fishing rights are still in foreign hands. Over half of England’s quota is owned by companies from places like the Netherlands, Spain, and Iceland. These firms often run UK-registered boats, but the profits go abroad. Meanwhile, small local fishers, especially those with smaller boats, get very little of the catch.
Nigel Farage has slammed the new deal, saying we’ve given in to the EU. I look at it differently. Yes, EU boats will still be allowed in our waters until 2038, but in return, we’re getting less red tape when selling food to Europe. That’s important. Since Brexit, a lot of UK seafood businesses have struggled with delays and paperwork when trying to export things like langoustines and oysters. This deal could help fix that and bring some of the money back.
I also explain how fishing rights work. They’re not just handed out evenly. Over the years, they’ve been bought and sold like stocks. One Dutch company owns around 20 percent of England’s fishing rights. And five wealthy UK families own nearly a third of the UK’s total quota. That’s left many smaller boats and local communities out in the cold.
The deal could also help with labour shortages. It opens the door for more young people to work across the UK and EU, which might help farming and fishing businesses that are crying out for workers.
Towards the end, I talk about the politics behind it. Some people worry this means we’re still tied to EU rules. Others say it’s just common sense if we want to trade smoothly and avoid more damage. I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do think we need less shouting and more talking.
We also touch briefly on defence and how working with the EU could open up new chances for British companies, especially as Europe increases spending on security.
As always, I invite you to call in and share your views. This isn’t just about fish or trade deals. It’s about how we look after our own industries and whether we’re being honest with ourselves about what we really got from Brexit.
Be part of the show and call in! https://richardsonsrubicon.com/be-on-the-show/