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"The key is that we have our fish back: they are now British fish, and they are better and happier fish for it."

— Jacob Rees-Mogg

January 1, 1970

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In response to a question in the House of Commons about the fishing industry losing money due to "Brexit red tape" said by the questioner to have been imposed by the government. Tommy Sheppard of the SNP was requesting a debate on the issue.

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In response to a question in the House of Commons about the fishing industry losing money due to "Brexit red tape" said by the questioner to have been imposed by the government. Tommy Sheppard of the SNP was requesting a debate on the issue.