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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ben Chu

Will Brexit end up sinking the Scottish fishing industry?

Photograph: Reuters

The reality of Brexit has blown Scottish fleets out of the water.

Many exports of fish and shellfish to the European Union this year have been stuck in transit – and rotted. 

Industry groups report that exports to the Continent have halved, prices for the fleet’s catch have collapsed and that many boats stand idle.

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