Welcome to the first episode of Lydia Talks to... where I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life to help me in my quest to talk about politics and current affairs in a way that cuts through the noise, brings in the context and make it meaningful.

If you already follow me on Instagram @lovely_._lydia then you'll know Brexit has always been a pet subject of mine, having worked for the UK in the EU for many years. Fishing was one of the big topics used by the Leave campaign to galvanise its voters against the "EU overlords." I have my own perspective from having been up close and personal with Fish negotiations in the EU for many years, but what about the perspective of an actual fisherman?

Now that the UK has formally left both the EU and the Single Market and Customs Union, and Fishing has once again taken its turn in the headlines, this seemed a perfect time to talk to one. James White is a Commercial Inshore Fisherman working out of Felixstowe Ferry in Suffolk. Having heard him interviewed many years ago and being interested in his particularly insightful way of putting his points across, I was delighted he agreed to chat. Whatever your perspectives on Brexit, I think you'll find it very interesting to hear his experiences and his views.

A full transcript of my interview with James is available at lovelylydia.co.uk/transcripts. If you'd like to get in touch with me you can email me at writetolovelylydia@outlook.com. I'd love to hear your feedback.

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