CJGJ Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Now the French fisher persons discuss blockade of Jersey UK sends Royal Navy patrol ships to monitor Jersey blockade - BBC News The UK will send two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a planned blockade of Jersey's main port amid a fishing rights row with France. PM Boris Johnson pledged his "unwavering support" for the island, a Crown dependency 14 miles (22km) off France in the English Channel. It came after the French government threatened to cut off Jersey's electricity over a post-Brexit dispute. The row emerged over a new licensing system for French fishing vessels. The system - introduced by the Government of Jersey under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) - requires French boats to show they have a history of fishing in Jersey's waters. But French authorities said "new technical measures" for fishing off the Channel Islands had not been communicated to the EU, rendering them "null and void". The AFP news agency reported that about 100 French fishing vessels would sail to Jersey's port on Thursday as part of a protest against the new rules, quoting the head of fisheries for the Normandy region, Dimitri Rogoff. Mr Rogoff said the vessels would not try to block the port at St Helier and would return to France in the afternoon, AFP reported. Downing Street said Mr Johnson believed "any blockade would be completely unjustified" and that the Navy vessels would be deployed as a "precautionary measure". The prime minister held talks with Jersey's Chief Minister John Le Fondré and Minister of External Affairs Ian Gorst. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 42 minutes ago, CJGJ said: Now the French fisher persons discuss blockade of Jersey UK sends Royal Navy patrol ships to monitor Jersey blockade - BBC News The UK will send two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a planned blockade of Jersey's main port amid a fishing rights row with France. PM Boris Johnson pledged his "unwavering support" for the island, a Crown dependency 14 miles (22km) off France in the English Channel. It came after the French government threatened to cut off Jersey's electricity over a post-Brexit dispute. The row emerged over a new licensing system for French fishing vessels. The system - introduced by the Government of Jersey under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) - requires French boats to show they have a history of fishing in Jersey's waters. But French authorities said "new technical measures" for fishing off the Channel Islands had not been communicated to the EU, rendering them "null and void". The AFP news agency reported that about 100 French fishing vessels would sail to Jersey's port on Thursday as part of a protest against the new rules, quoting the head of fisheries for the Normandy region, Dimitri Rogoff. Mr Rogoff said the vessels would not try to block the port at St Helier and would return to France in the afternoon, AFP reported. Downing Street said Mr Johnson believed "any blockade would be completely unjustified" and that the Navy vessels would be deployed as a "precautionary measure". The prime minister held talks with Jersey's Chief Minister John Le Fondré and Minister of External Affairs Ian Gorst. War against France. Just like the olden days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 1 minute ago, Barack said: War against France. Just like the olden days! Scotland to rekindle the Auld Alliance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Just now, Ray Gin said: Scotland to rekindle the Auld Alliance? **** them. Macron's a wee inferior Napoleon. Scotland to stab them in the back, pls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 In this particular case, Boris is right. Jersey is a UK protectorate and French fishermen were threatening an illegal blockade. Nothing he can do if the French flip the switch and turn the lights off though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJGJ Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 7 minutes ago, Cade said: In this particular case, Boris is right. Jersey is a UK protectorate and French fishermen were threatening an illegal blockade. Nothing he can do if the French flip the switch and turn the lights off though. Easy...just block the wine imports The French governments simply bow down when things get tough at home and reform is a word they don't recognise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 No plaice in our time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 10 minutes ago, Barack said: No plaice in our time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Actually thinking you can start a trade war with France, and by extension the EU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Governor Tarkin Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Barack said: **** them. Macron's a wee inferior Napoleon. Scotland to stab them in the back, pls. I've always known you had your head scewed on, Barack. Edited May 5 by Governor Tarkin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 3 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: I've always known you had your head scewed on, Barack. Man's a tit. And will probably join Sarkozy at some point. Another wee tit with illusions of granduer, wrapped up in an inferiority complex. Imagine the EDL have already mobilised, & are trying to throw bottles at France as we speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Governor Tarkin Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 5 minutes ago, Barack said: Man's a tit. And will probably join Sarkozy at some point. Another wee tit with illusions of granduer, wrapped up in an inferiority complex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 2 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 UK capitulates in their childish refusal to grant the EU's ambassador full diplomatic status. UK has now granted the EU ambassador full diplomatic status. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackLadd Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Seps must hate all this EU co-operation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 6 minutes ago, JackLadd said: Seps must hate all this EU co-operation. The European Union has always been about a business cartel, in effect. One with a laudable aim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 6 hours ago, Barack said: Man's a tit. And will probably join Sarkozy at some point. Another wee tit with illusions of granduer, wrapped up in an inferiority complex. Imagine the EDL have already mobilised, & are trying to throw bottles at France as we speak. Napoleon the 10th. But I suppose most wee guys have a complex. Most I know, do. Edited May 6 by ri Alban Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FWJ Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Boris sends in the gunboats. Are there elections today? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, FWJ said: Boris sends in the gunboats. Are there elections today? "EU co-operation" mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mighty Thor Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 hours ago, CJGJ said: Now the French fisher persons discuss blockade of Jersey UK sends Royal Navy patrol ships to monitor Jersey blockade - BBC News The UK will send two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a planned blockade of Jersey's main port amid a fishing rights row with France. PM Boris Johnson pledged his "unwavering support" for the island, a Crown dependency 14 miles (22km) off France in the English Channel. It came after the French government threatened to cut off Jersey's electricity over a post-Brexit dispute. The row emerged over a new licensing system for French fishing vessels. The system - introduced by the Government of Jersey under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) - requires French boats to show they have a history of fishing in Jersey's waters. But French authorities said "new technical measures" for fishing off the Channel Islands had not been communicated to the EU, rendering them "null and void". The AFP news agency reported that about 100 French fishing vessels would sail to Jersey's port on Thursday as part of a protest against the new rules, quoting the head of fisheries for the Normandy region, Dimitri Rogoff. Mr Rogoff said the vessels would not try to block the port at St Helier and would return to France in the afternoon, AFP reported. Downing Street said Mr Johnson believed "any blockade would be completely unjustified" and that the Navy vessels would be deployed as a "precautionary measure". The prime minister held talks with Jersey's Chief Minister John Le Fondré and Minister of External Affairs Ian Gorst. File under another thing the Brexiteers never thought through before hand. There'll be many more to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Nearly everything goes through France. Vive la France! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WorldChampions1902 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 11 hours ago, The Mighty Thor said: File under another thing the Brexiteers never thought through before hand. There'll be many more to come. The bit in bold is truly starting to hit home. Project Reality supersedes Project Wishful Thinking. Good on France for refusing to accept Brexs***t. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WorldChampions1902 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 20 hours ago, Barack said: No plaice in our time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 We actually sent gunboats....gunboats... Check the nick of us man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 18 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: We actually sent gunboats....gunboats... Check the nick of us man. Rule Britannia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 17 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: We actually sent gunboats....gunboats... Check the nick of us man. Just when you think it couldn't get any more bizarre... "A MEMBER of the Jersey Militia reenactment group was filmed firing at French boats with a musket on Thursday morning as 100 boats descended on to the harbour." https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1432476/jersey-Militia-musket-video-france-boats-blockade-vn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 38 minutes ago, Cairneyhill Jambo said: Just when you think it couldn't get any more bizarre... "A MEMBER of the Jersey Militia reenactment group was filmed firing at French boats with a musket on Thursday morning as 100 boats descended on to the harbour." https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1432476/jersey-Militia-musket-video-france-boats-blockade-vn Hahahaha ****ing hell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nucky Thompson Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: We actually sent gunboats....gunboats... Check the nick of us man. Fecking right. Remember Trafalgar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: Fecking right. Remember Trafalgar 8273AA2C-A466-4143-8C3E-B81C5BE25A86.webp E19DD58F-1337-4915-8878-5946ECA26EC5.webp Edited May 6 by jack D and coke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Global (laughing stock) Britain. EU has formally accused the UK of breaching the withdrawal agreement with regards to fishing around Jersey. Legal remedy being prepared. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WorldChampions1902 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 hours ago, jack D and coke said: We actually sent gunboats....gunboats... Check the nick of us man. “Don’t tell them Pike!”. Nous sommes “doomed”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 😐 Edited May 6 by jack D and coke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 What the UK media didn't tell you; France also sent two armed Customs boats to the scene to balance out Boris' diddy fleet. The head of the French fishermen delegation met with the Jersey minister for the Environment for almost two hours in neutral waters with their boats tied up alongside each other. Talks were apparently cordial and productive. The French protest lasted for over 6 hours before going home. But the UK media paints it as "BRAVE BORIS STARES DOWN THE FROGGIES" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ulysses Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 22 hours ago, Cade said: What the UK media didn't tell you; France also sent two armed Customs boats to the scene to balance out Boris' diddy fleet. The head of the French fishermen delegation met with the Jersey minister for the Environment for almost two hours in neutral waters with their boats tied up alongside each other. Talks were apparently cordial and productive. The French protest lasted for over 6 hours before going home. But the UK media paints it as "BRAVE BORIS STARES DOWN THE FROGGIES" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Jersey fishermen saying they've been forgotten in all of this, and that the new fishing and export rules have hurt their business far more than it's hurt the French. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Other businesses must be scratching their heads at the amount of time given to the Fisher people. You're minnows compared to other sectors on this plaice. So stop whaling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 44 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Other businesses must be scratching their heads at the amount of time given to the Fisher people. You're minnows compared to other sectors on this plaice. So stop whaling. Carping on, neither the time nor plaice, very shellfish of them, etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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