Commenting on today’s agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, John Lamont MP said: “This implementation agreement in no way matches what I hoped to achieve from this process. It will mean our fishing waters continue to be controlled by Brussels for much longer than expected.
“I have supported the fishing industry’s demands that we take back control of our fishing waters at the earliest available opportunity.
“I share their disappointment in the UK Government and the deal which has been agreed with the EU for fishing during the transition period, particularly after being assured by Ministers that they understood the importance of our fishing industry.
“Brexit is a huge opportunity for our fishing communities including those in my constituency. After the implementation period is over, full control over our waters must come back to the United Kingdom from Brussels.
“Anything less will be a betrayal of our fishing communities who voted for Brexit in large numbers.”