What did Macron say?

 

"Make no mistake, it is not just for the Europeans but all of their partners. Because when you spend years negotiating a treaty and then a few months later you do the opposite of what was decided on the aspects that suit you the least, it is not a big sign of your credibility,'' Macron told the Financial Times (FT).

 

The French president said he was sure that Britain has the "goodwill" needed to solve the dispute. "We need to respect each other and respect the word that has been given," he said, according to the FT.

 

Seeking to calm the stormy waters, Johnson told reporters on Friday that France is "one of our best, oldest, closest allies, friends and partners," which he would restate during talks with Macron.

 

He added that he was puzzled by the fishing dispute and feared Paris — not Britain — may have breached terms of the Brexit trade deal.

 

"Obviously we're going to take the appropriate action," Johnson warned.