[eivindga]

The Norwegian fishing industry has commented a bit on the failed talks. It seems the UK negotiators wanted to modify the long running agreement on joint zone access.

Some quotes: "Unfriendly action from the British"

"Norway's entry into the negotiations has been the maintenance of the traditional and historical fishing patterns Norwegian fishermen have had in British waters.

- The British have responded with a number of demands and conditions that are not in line with this, and which it was impossible for Norway to accept. "

"- The lack of concessions on zone access came as a bit of a surprise to us"

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[dagw]

The cynic in me might almost believe that the current UK government would prefer to fail to get a deal in loud public spectacle with a foreign government that gets them lots of newspaper coverage over quietly coming to a deal that is good for its citizens. But surely no politician would ever be that cynical.

[meepmorp]

I think Boris wins either way. If the Norwegians make concessions, great it’s something to brag about. If they don’t, well it’s just another EU-ish country stabbing the UK in the back.