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The fishing giant that claimed their membership was 'this big' when it wasn't

Earlier this week, we exposed that the UK’s top fishing lobby – the National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) – is not what it says on the tin....
Posted by Ariana Densham - 8 February, 2013 - 18:33 -

The day you all went to Strasbourg, and made history

Where were you when you heard the news? I was sitting in a very chilly train station in Edinburgh, cursing a delayed train, unable to extricate myself from...
Posted by Willie - 7 February, 2013 - 10:49 -

A Wolf in Shrimp's Clothing

A Wolf in Shrimp's Clothing: Exposing the National Federation of Fishermen's OrganisationsTraditional low-impact fishing is in crisis. These fishermen are the...
Posted by Nic S - 4 February, 2013 - 11:57

Caught out: major UK lobby plays smoke and mirrors with fishing reform

At a time when we’re all concerned about what goes into our food, the phrase "it's not what it says on the tin,” has never been more appropriate. Our latest...
Posted by Ariana Densham - 4 February, 2013 - 09:00 -

Three generations of fishermen and room full of MPs

This week we hosted a parliamentary reception for the Be a Fisherman's Friend campaign at Westminster. The event was well attended by MPs and journalists and...
Posted by Josh Atkins - 25 January, 2013 - 13:35 -

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