PBS NewsHour

Why Brexit may boost Britain's fishing industry

Clip: 08/17/2016 | 7m 49s

The world was shocked when, in June, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Many believe the severance will negatively affect Britain's economy, but the fishing industry expects benefits -- including increased profitability, poverty relief and elimination of what some fishermen see as harmful restrictions. From southwest England, special correspondent Jennifer Glasse has the story.

Aired: 08/17/16

Rating: NR

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