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Scottish seafood group warns of business closures after post-Brexit exports plunge 80%

An 83% drop in Scottish seafood exports to the EU in January is underlining the strain on the UK fisheries sector.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured at Grimsby Fish Market during the optimistic days of 2019. UK seafood exporters are hurting following his Brexit trade deal, with some ceasing to trade completely.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured at Grimsby Fish Market during the optimistic days of 2019. UK seafood exporters are hurting following his Brexit trade deal, with some ceasing to trade completely.Foto: Twitter/Boris Johnson/UK Government
Donna FordyceScottish Seafood AssociationBrexitScottish Salmon Producers OrganisationUnited Kingdom
Published 16 March 2021, 07:01Updated 16 March 2021, 12:13