A Kent MP has joined a protest over the government’s failure to secure a deal on fishing quotas as part of the transitional Brexit deal.

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay was among those who greeted a fishing vessel on the Thames by Westminster to show his solidarity with fishermen angry the government has not secured a deal that would safeguard the industry.

And he is among 13 MPs who have threatened to vote against the Brexit transitional deal - a sign of the scale of the anger among those who say the government has let the industry down.

He tweeted: “I’m disappointed that we do not get full control of our waters under international law during the transition of 21 months. I’m proposing direct financial support.”

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage joined the protest which saw dead fish being thrown into the sea from a boat that had travelled from Thanet.

But there were chaotic scenes as officials blocked the vessel from docking at several piers, meaning MPs were prevented from boarding.

Eddie Tempel, a fisherman from Ramsgate, said he was not confident the government would fulfill its commitment to secure a deal protecting the UK’s fishing fleet after the transitional period ends after 2019.

“We are not happy because the politicians told us they would get a deal which would be suited to our needs. Personally, I don’t think we will get one and I’m even less confident now than I was before,” he said.

He said the rules on quotas were frustrating as it meant UK fishermen “tied up their boats and watch as fishing trawlers came from Holland to catch fish we can’t.”

Under the transitional deal, Britain will effectively remain in the EU's Common Fisheries Policy for almost two years after Brexit day in March 2019, with no say over the allocation of quotas.

Environment secretary Michael Gove told MPs: "We were disappointed the EU would not move on this. In December 2020, we will be negotiating fishing opportunities as a third country, an independent coastal state deciding who can access our waters and on what terms for the first time in over 40 years."

"It's important that all of us, in every area, accept that the implementation period is a necessary step towards securing that prize.”