MEPs vote to ban discards in reform of fisheries policy

A major step in the most radical reform of the EU’s fisheries policy was agreed by the European Parliament.

The proposal would see an end to fishermen dumping at sea, set low limits for the amount of species under threat that could be caught, and makes additional quota for Ireland permanent.

The 502-135 vote will put huge pressure on member states to agree changes that have been hailed as a victory by conservation groups.