Brexit seafood delays could cost Scottish livelihoods

Fishing boat in Scotland

The impact of changes to the export of seafood post-Brexit could cost £7 billion annually, and the livelihoods of many in the Scottish fishing industry.

The impact of changes to the export of seafood post-Brexit could cost £7 billion annually, and the livelihoods of many in the Scottish fishing industry.

“It is vital that the fishing industry and the whole supply chain urgently gets the support it needs. This must include a much bigger and more comprehensive package of compensation, a grace period, and much more support to navigate the minefield of Brexit bureaucracy.” – Deidre Brock MP, SNP Shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary.

Read Scotgov’s ‘Economic impacts for Scottish and UK seafood industries post-Brexit: report