Macron panic! David Jones threatens to phase out French wine as France continuously pressures Jersey.
EMMANUEL Macron is straining Britain over access to fishing in Jersey for domestic political reasons, Britain’s Brexiteer said – while urging the French president to recall how similar bullying efforts back earlier this year prompted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to send the Royal Navy.
David Jones, Tory MP for Clwyd West, was speaking at the end of a week that has seen France attack Britain after Jersey refused to grant fishing permits to 75 French fishing boats to access its waters from October 30. Paris was also angered after it was reported that the UK had issued only 12 permits for smaller French fishing vessels out of 47 applications. depending on their commitment. ”
Mr Jones, who is also vice-president of the European Research Group (ERG) told Express.co.uk Mr Macron needed to tread carefully, warning Macron not to be hasty, which would affect the peace of the country. 2 countries.
Mr Jones also warned: “They should not forget that boycotts can work both ways.
“The UK is an important market for France, but French wines can easily be replaced by excellent Australian, New Zealand and Chilean products. French Brie and Camembert can be substituted with our home-made cheeses.”
A move that threatens to phase out French wine as France dares to raise tensions.
As for Mr. Macron’s reasoning, Mr. Jones pointed to the Presidential election next year.
“The general impression is that M. Macron, who has lost face in this episode, is primarily concerned with next year’s presidential election. That’s the real reason for the hysteria now,” he said.
In other news, EU leaders held backdoor talks with key figures in Northern Ireland to break the protocol deadlock.
The Protocol was agreed to by the UK and EU as a way to maintain a free land border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
This morning, however, it emerged that top members of the Commission were having “back-channel” phone discussions with people outside the political parties in Northern Ireland.
Mr. Jones responded to France’s repeated threats to the UK, threatening to cut power, and French fishermen threatening to close the tunnel. then this is a great response from Mr. Jones to Macron. Would you like us to stop importing your wines?