Theresa May's BOLD PROMISE to fishermen: 'We'll get our waters back from Brussels'
PRIME MINISTER Theresa May reassured concerned fishermen they will be able to have "fairer" access to British waters once the United Kingdom finally breaks free from European Union regulations.
May: We want a fairer allocation of waters to UK fishermen
The Prime Minister boldly promised British fishermen will be able to break free from the openly criticised EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) after Brexit becomes official.
The CFP, which allows European Union vessels access to UK fishing grounds and imposes strict quotas, is despised by many British fishermen who blame it for decimating what was once a national industry.
Meeting their calls for "fairer fish allocation" Theresa May said: "This issue of regulation is important because there will be some areas actually, like the car manufacturing industry, where being able to operate on the same basis is important for that business, that supply chain and the links to the supply chain.
"But if you look for example at fisheries – and we are going to come out of the Common Fisheries Policy – if you look at agriculture, I think there’s a lot we can be doing there."Brexit news: Theresa May said British fishermen will regain control of waters
Last month furious British fishermen demanded a "radical change" to British fishing policy, to save the national industry "from death".
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In her third major Brexit speech, the Prime Minister confirmed Britain would leave the CFP in order to make its own laws to regulate the fishing industry.
Speaking at Mansion House in London, she said: "We are also leaving the Common Fisheries Policy. The UK will regain control over our domestic fisheries management rules and access to our waters.”
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We want a fairer allocation of waters to UK fishermen
Mrs May also warned Brussels that Britain will not become "rule-taker" by remaining in the single market without a chance to fully participate in the decision-making process.
She added: "If we were to accept
"What we're looking to develop is a relationship that means they can stay here in the UK as part of the City of London, that they will be continuing to provide their services across the European Union.
“But they will know - given the sums of money involved, given the importance of financial stability, given the risk that actually the UK bears as a result of having the City here.”
“It's important that we do that on the basis of recognised regulatory standards, but we can’t just accept rules made elsewhere without us having a say in them."