Boris Johnson vows to defend Jersey from threats and insists Navy gunboats will stay on guard
France has even said it could, which relies on an underground cable, if they aren't dropped.
Some sources suggested future underwater cables could be redirected to more reliable partners, like the Netherlands, over its "outrageous" actions. Europe minister Clement Beaune said Paris was "not impressed" by the presence of UK gunboats and vowed: "We won't be intimidated by these manoeuvres." An EU Commission spokesman said it had "clearly indicated to the UK" that the extra red tape doesn't "respect" the terms of last year's Brexit deal.
Tensions erupted after Jersey introduced new licenses for French trawler men who want to fish in its waters. Tensions escalated today as dozens of French boats set sail for the capital St Helier in protest at the new rules.The dispute has sparked yet a major war of words between Britain and France as post-Brexit tensions rumble on.A Government source said: "A senior Government source added: "Comments such as these are surprising and disappointing, especially from a close neighbour.
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