Islands will not give up control of territorial waters

The Channel Islands will not give up control of their territorial waters.

It comes after concerns the UK could offer French fishermen improved access to Channel Islands' waters, in bid to pass a Brexit deal.

In statements, both governments make it clear they are working with both the UK and the EU to ensure the islands benefit from any future fishing regime.

In Jersey, it goes on to outline that the main principles of conservation, sustainable management and equal access to markets must be at the centre of any future plans.

The government says Jersey’s involvement in any EU-UK related agreement will be based on consideration of the overall deal available.

Guernsey's government echoes that sentiment and says and agreement must be 'proportionate, relevant and practical'.