Post-Brexit trade deal is 'positive news' for Channel Islands

The governments of Jersey and Guernsey will meet in the coming days to look through what has been agreed and see exactly how it affects the Channel Islands. Credit: PA

Politicians in the Channel islands are reacting positively to the post-Brexit trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU.

Both Islands are in agreement that participation in this deal fulfils the Channel Islands best interests.The governments of Jersey and Guernsey will meet in the coming days to look through what has been agreed and see exactly how it affects the Channel Islands.

The Council of Ministers in Jersey will be recommending to the States Assembly that Jersey does participate in this agreement.

Senator Gorst is lodging a proposition on behalf of the Government of Jersey, for this recommendation to be considered by Members of our States Assembly on Sunday 27 December.

In Guernsey politicians have said they have been in close communication with negotiators throughout the transition period and, while the final deal has only been agreed in the past 24 hours, it appears positive in ensuring that Bailiwick businesses will continue to be able to trade in goods directly with the EU, and that it provides the basis for a stable and predictable relationship on fishing for both our fishing industry and those in neighbouring regions. They added that for our fishing fleet it will ensure continued tariff-free access to key French markets.

Both Islands are in agreement that participation in this deal fulfils their best interests. Credit: States of Guernsey

Both the States Assembly in Jersey and the States of Deliberation in Guernsey will meet on Sunday 27 December to decide whether they will participate in the deal.