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Boris Jonhson insistis on UK maintaining control over its fishing waters after Brexit
Boris Johnson told European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen that Britain would insist on “maintaining control of UK fishing waters” after it leaves the EU, setting up a big clash with Brussels as the two sides prepare for testing negotiations after Brexit.
During Mr Johnson’s first meeting with Ms von der Leyen since she took office last month, the prime minister laid down his terms, insisting that any trade deal with the EU must be complete by the end of 2020 and that Britain would “not align” with the bloc’s rules.
Downing Street said Mr Johnson reiterated that Britain wanted “a broad free-trade agreement covering goods and services and co-operation in other areas”. It would exclude free movement and European Court of Justice jurisdiction.
The talks — described as “cordial” by UK officials — came after the commission president used a speech in the British capital to warn the UK not to undercut the EU with a looser British state-aid regime.
Ms von der Leyen told an audience at the London School of Economics, where she had studied, that any “high-quality” trade deal would have to be accompanied by tough provisions to ensure a level playing field, which would also cover the environment, labour and taxation.
Källa och Länk: FiS / Finacial Times