EU accuses Jersey of breaching Brexit trade deal over fishing dispute

French fishing vessels staging a protest outside the harbour at St Helier (Gary Grimshaw/Bailiwick Express/PA)

The authorities in Jersey have promised further talks to help resolve a dispute over fishing rights after a protest by French boats in the Channel Island’s main port.

A new forum bringing together fishing representatives and the Jersey government could be established in an effort to avoid a repeat of Thursday’s drama in the waters around St Helier.