Will Brexit end up sinking the Scottish fishing industry?

Could this be a permanent – possibly even lethal – blow to an industry that was presented as one of the great victors of Brexit, asks Ben Chu

Industry groups report that many Scottish fishing boats stand idle due to the export crisis (Reuters)

The reality of Brexit has blown Scottish fleets out of the water.

Many exports of fish and shellfish to the European Union this year have been stuck in transit – and rotted. 

Industry groups report that exports to the Continent have halved, prices for the fleet’s catch have collapsed and that many boats stand idle.