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When 60 French fishing boats arrived in Jersey's harbour to protest their fishing rights it thrust the island onto the frontline of international politics, and right into the middle of the Battle of Brexit.

With the Royal Navy keeping watch, the protest ended peacefully, and may now lead to closer communication between Jersey officials and the Normandy fishers.

But what are the wider implications for Brexit, and could Jersey see a repeat of the events of this week which have sailed around the world?

Show Notes

When 60 French fishing boats arrived in Jersey's harbour to protest their fishing rights it thrust the island onto the frontline of international politics, and right into the middle of the Battle of Brexit. With the Royal Navy keeping watch, the protest ended peacefully, and may now lead to closer communication between Jersey officials and the Normandy fishers. But what are the wider implications for Brexit, and could Jersey see a repeat of the events of this week which have sailed around the world? ★ Support this podcast ★

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