Tory leader in Bridlington as fishermen worry EU trade deal will 'kill' industry

CRITIICISM OF STARMER'S NEW AGREEMENT

- By MARK PAGE

KEMI Badenoch has urged Sir Keir Starmer to meet with fishermen who are concerned that the UK’s trade agreement with the EU could spell disaster for their businesses.

The Conservative leader headed to Bridlington on Friday where she met with local fishermen. Many in the fishing industry have voiced criticism of Sir Keir’s deal with the EU, as it extends a post-Brexit arrangement by 12 years, allowing European fleets access to British waters.

Critics of this new agreement believe that this access, which is largely expected to benefit French fishermen, was granted in return for closer ties in trade, food and farming.