European nations could catch fish at a younger age , before they reach British water , if the UK tries to block access for fishing trawlers , an anonymous uk diplomat contacted The diplomat . Ministers pledged to reclaim the Exclusive Economic Zone ( EEZ ) after Brexit . The diplomat explained , " fish do n't have passports " and that the UK should reclaim British waters , but not the fish who live in them .
European nations could catch fish at a younger age, before they reach British water, if the UK tries to block access for EU trawlers, an anonymous EU diplomat told The Sun. Ministers promised to reclaim the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after Brexit. The diplomat explained, "fish don't have passports" and that the UK can reclaim British waters, but not the fish who live in them.