Boris Johnson vows to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to protect UK fishers

French and EU vessels could face rigorous checks' in British waters if Paris carries out threats

Boris Johnson vowed to do whatever is necessary" to protect British fishers, with French and EU vessels put on notice of rigorous" checks when in British waters and even tariffs on goods if Paris acts on its recent threats.

As France prepared to act on its plan to tie up British goods in red tape at ports in a row over fishing licences, the prime minister said he intended to ask Emmanuel Macron to see past the turbulence" in British-French relations.