Brexit vote: 'This is an opportunity for UK fishermen'

There were happy faces at fish markets across the South West this morning as it was announced that Britain would exit the EU. Credit: ITV West Country

There were happy faces at Newlyn Fish Market this morning as it was announced that Britain would exit the EU.

The fishing industry as a whole has backed Brexit, hoping that leaving the EU will mean less red tape.

For decades, European management of fisheries has angered fishermen.

Since the Common Fisheries Policy was introduced, limits on the the amount of fish is said to have lead to the loss of many people’s livelihoods.

Earlier this month, a flotilla of fishing boats sailed up the Thames to urge Parliament take back control of British waters.

Vote Leave posters have adorned EU fishing boats Credit: ITV West Country

The decision went their way and has left many fishermen feeling positive for the future.