France threatens to cut power to Jersey amid fishing row

Callistemon

^Brexit is at the foot of this^
Why would that be poshpaws?

The CI were not and are not in the EU.

You responded to a post saying this issue wasn’t to do with Brexit without knowing if that were in fact the case. I simply don’t understand how ou can post an opinion on a fact you don’t know.

I didn't say that though did I, sw.

I asked poshpaws why that would be as the CI are not EU members.

She/he hasn't responded with an answer to my question.

MerylStreep

All over. As some wit on FB posted ^but the french do have history of not putting up much of a fight^

Nasty comment. Not witty at all but pathetic. It’s the posturing that’s over and Jersey are going to have to revise their licences imo.

I have a shipping app. This history is kept.
If these french fishermen maintain that they have been fishing the waters it’s all there to see.
Google earth can do the same.

All over. As some wit on FB posted but the french do have history of not putting up much of a fight

It wasn't "France", they are not the Borg.....it was some French fishing minister going off piste. And of course they're not going to do it.

And as for supporting the French fishermen - was it only me and NotSpaghetti who heard the Jersey fisherman on the radio this morning supporting the French fishermen? His name was Loic. At least somebody is keeping his head in this daft situation.

Daisend1

Living in North Cornwall am aware how hard it can be for those making a living from the sea so feel an affinity with the fishing industry residents of France
It is despicable, however, that France threaten to disrupt lives by turning off the Jersey power supply and need reminding that fishing is NOT the only business interest France has in Jersey.
Other business's and its people (who may also be French) living in Jersey, will suffer from French ' toys out of the pram' lets turn off the power we'll show them if we can't get our own way' Think about it France ?

It was never going to happen - it’s called political positioning. France, U.K. and Jersey knew that .

Living in North Cornwall am aware how hard it can be for those making a living from the sea so feel an affinity with the fishing industry residents of France
It is despicable, however, that France threaten to disrupt lives by turning off the Jersey power supply and need reminding that fishing is NOT the only business interest France has in Jersey.
Other business's and its people (who may also be French) living in Jersey, will suffer from French ' toys out of the pram' lets turn off the power we'll show them if we can't get our own way' Think about it France ?

poshpaws

Well, going against the trend here, and fully expecting to be flamed - I don't blame the French. Brexit is at the foot of this, and Brexit was totally the fault/responsibility of the corrupt Westminster government and the brain dead individuals who voted for it.

That’s what I call defending your party! Insulting the electorate has rebounded so badly and still the woke don’t get it. Keep it up!

Actually it is a very serious situation. Every government needs a serious opposition and calling others “stupid” because they disagree with you will keep labour in opposition for the foreseeable future, or until the party members remember some basic good manners!

Callistemon

Posters can post exactly as they like within the guidelines whatever you may think of their posts.

Unless you are GNHQ you are not here to police the threads or decide who may post or what they post.

I think many would agree with me.

I’m not policing - I’m making a point which I’m also free to make am I not? So how am I deciding? You responded to a post saying this issue wasn’t to do with Brexit without knowing if that were in fact the case. I simply don’t understand how ou can post an opinion on a fact you don’t know.

Posters can post exactly as they like within the guidelines whatever you may think of their posts.

Unless you are GNHQ you are not here to police the threads or decide who may post or what they post.

I think many would agree with me.

Callistemon

Anxious/bored/something to do/finding out a bit more about it/seeing how enraged other posters can make you on a daily basis/finding out I wasn't that interested anyway.

Take your pick.

Why not try posting opinions on things you know something about rather than just post as you did?

Anxious/bored/something to do/finding out a bit more about it/seeing how enraged other posters can make you on a daily basis/finding out I wasn't that interested anyway.

Take your pick.

But all those people who voted "Out" knew what they were voting for, oh yes....

Callistemon

^Of course it’s a result of Brexit - it’s a new post Brexit licence . From the BBC website^.

Oh, right.

Tbh I haven't taken a great deal of interest.

Then why did you bother posting? ?

Whitewavemark2

This will all miraculously disappear tomorrow - just wait.

The sun'll come out tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar

Of course it’s a result of Brexit - it’s a new post Brexit licence . From the BBC website.

Oh, right.

Tbh I haven't taken a great deal of interest.

This will all miraculously disappear tomorrow - just wait.

It’s Jersey free loading again - serves them right. They just pick and mix what they want from us - they should buy their own gunboats and have their own navy ?

Callistemon

^Brexit is at the foot of this^
Why would that be poshpaws?

The CI were not and are not in the EU.

Of course it’s a result of Brexit - it’s a new post Brexit licence . From the BBC website.

The boats are protesting against new fishing rules - introduced last week by the Jersey government under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) - which require French boats to show they have a history of fishing in Jersey's waters. But it has been claimed additional requirements were added without notice.

Brexit is at the foot of this
Why would that be poshpaws?

The CI were not and are not in the EU.

Ashcombe

A Channel Islander interviewed on TV this morning made the point that many French companies operate from there so cutting off the electricity would harm their own economy, too!

As if it would happen anyway

Aveline

Fair enough for Jersey to protect their own fish stocks. I heard one fisherman saying on the news that he didn't see why he should bow to some 'German' dictating fishing quotas any more.

As if it’s this simple

Fair enough for Jersey to protect their own fish stocks. I heard one fisherman saying on the news that he didn't see why he should bow to some 'German' dictating fishing quotas any more.

Callistemon

^I do realize that there are problems at the moment but it is shown out of proportion by the UK newspapers. It is election time.^
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Storm in a tasse

Mais non Callistemon! See my post 22:44 yesterday. Get your drinking receptacles right!

A Channel Islander interviewed on TV this morning made the point that many French companies operate from there so cutting off the electricity would harm their own economy, too!