The document summarizes the reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy. It established in 1983 with the aims of protecting fish stocks and safeguarding the fishing industry, but failed to achieve either goal. By 2009, 88% of stocks were overfished and 30% at risk of collapse, with 40% fewer fishermen, 25% fewer boats, and a 45% reduction in catch. The UK government was committed to reforming the CFP to address overfishing, banning the discarding of edible fish, and moving away from one-size-fits-all management set in Brussels. After 3 years of negotiations using evidence, building alliances, and political momentum, a new CFP agreement was reached in 2013