NBC: U.K., France deploy Navy vessels to Jersey in post-Brexit fishing feud
The French government has suggested it could cut power supplies to the island if its fishermen are not granted full access to U.K. fishing waters.
LONDON — The U.K. and France were engaged in a naval standoff on Thursday as a long-simmering dispute over post-Brexit fishing rights escalated in the English Channel.
France deployed two maritime patrol boats to the waters off the British Channel island of Jersey, its navy said, after the British Navy dispatched two of its own vessels to the area late Wednesday.
The dueling moves came as a flotilla of French fishing trawlers sailed to the Jersey port of St. Helier to protest over fishing rights.
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WNU Editor: This dispute could easily escalate if an understanding between the two sides cannot be reached..
More News On The Post-Brexit Fishing Dispute Between The U.K. And France
Flotilla of French fishing ships sails for home after protest over Jersey fishing grounds -- France 24
French boats stage protest off Jersey in fishing row -- DW
UK Sends Navy Ships To Jersey As France Threatens To Cut Power In Fisheries Dispute -- Zero Hedge
Jersey row: fishing leader says French threats ‘close to act of war’ -- The Guardian
French presidency: in our interest that Jersey situation does not worsen -- Reuters
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