Up to 45 % of Denmark 's fishing revenue could be reallocated to Britain , according to a Copenhagen University report commissioned by the Danish government . “We are working with the other affected countries to maintain our fishing opportunities and access to British waters,” she said in a comment on the report. Between 2012 and 2016 , the Danish have fished British waters to an estimated value of £ 83 m to £ 119 m . The fishing industry was at the centre of the Vote Leave campaign . Although Britain has said it plans to allow foreign ships into its waters , it reserves the right to determine the extent , and is likely to use this as leverage in upcoming negotiations .
Up to 45 % of Denmark 's fishing revenue could be reallocated to Britain , according to a Copenhagen University report commissioned by the Danish government . Between 2012 and 2016 , the Danish have fished British waters to an estimated value of £ 83 m to £ 119 m . The fishing industry was at the centre of the Vote Leave campaign . Although Britain has said it plans to allow foreign ships into its waters , it reserves the right to determine the extent , and is likely to use this as leverage in upcoming negotiations .