The United Kingdom withdrew its Royal Navy vessels from the waters off Jersey on Thursday but said it would remain on standby to support the Channel island after a dispute with France over post-Brexit fishing rights escalated rapidly.

UK withdraws patrol boats from Jersey after French Brexit row

Around 50 French fishing boats gathered to protest at the main port of the UK island of Jersey on Thursday amid fresh tensions between France and Britain over fishing.

Post-Brexit fishing row: Around 50 French boats protest at UK's Jersey port

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent two Navy patrol vessels to Jersey over concerns that French fishermen could blockade its main port in an escalating post-Brexit row. France has threatened to cut off electricity to the island, which began issuing licences to French boats under a new system last week.

Boris Johnson sends Royal Navy ships to patrol Jersey port

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UK withdraws patrol boats from Jersey after French Brexit row

Post-Brexit fishing row: Around 50 French boats protest at UK's Jersey port

Boris Johnson sends Royal Navy ships to patrol Jersey port