UK to pull out of European fisheries deal

Michael Gove hails move as 'important moment' in taking back control of fishing policy

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Britain will today announce plans to withdraw from an international fishing agreement that predates the UK's entry into the EU.

The London fisheries convention allows vessels from five European countries to fish between six and 12 miles from the UK coast.

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