Industry claims it was misled by Defra over post-Brexit position and will sue unless trade with Europe restarts soon
The environment secretary, George Eustice, is facing a threat of legal action from shellfish farmers over claims that the government has misled the industry over its post-Brexit arrangements with the EU.
A solicitor representing 20 shellfish firms told the Guardian that the government has shown “negligence and maladministration” and that they are considering a group action claim for compensation.