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The United Kingdom announces its withdrawal from the 1964 London Fisheries Convention, which allows several European countries to fish within 6 to 12 nautical miles of each other's coastlines. This decision is part of the UK government's efforts to regain control of fishing access to its waters. While the European Commission notes the withdrawal, it believes the convention is superseded by EU law. Ireland expresses concerns regarding the impact on the seafood sector during Brexit negotiations.
Saturday, 1 July, 2017