Guernsey fishermen appeal for better deal with EU

Fishermen in Guernsey have appealed for a better deal with the EU after the UK struck up a new agreement this week.

Pierre Le Cheminant, a fisherman on the island, said the States of Guernsey had a "golden opportunity" to achieve a deal that would benefit the fishing industry.

Discussing the current situation, he said: "I don't think there will be a fishing fleet in the future in Guernsey unless we can land back into the European ports without all this red tape."

A Policy and Resources Committee spokesperson said it would be working with the UK Government "with the aim of seeking extension of any agreement so that Bailiwick business can benefit from the same terms as the UK".