Scottish Fishing Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald, second from right. Fishing representatives have reacted with alarm to unconfirmed reports that the UK government is wagering access to British waters for an arms deal with the EU. “If true, it is ludicrous that the UK government has caved in to French demands,” said Elspeth MacDonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishing Federation. “Absolutely ludicrous indeed,” said the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Read the full story in this week’s issue of The Shetland Times, out Friday April 25th.

Source: The Times April 22, 2025 11:41 UTC