skynewspolitics--2020-10-12--Why a fight over British fish may put a Brexit deal at risk

In Boulogne , the waves are pounding into the sea wall with an intimidating ferocity .
France 's busiest fishing port is a place that has long been accustomed to the whims of nature , but it is political uncertainty that troubles them here now .
For generations , boats have left this port to fish in the waters between France and England .
Look across the water from Boulogne on a clear day and you can see Dover .
Today , as I look beyond the battered sea wall , I can make out the white cliffs in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Channel has always seemed like a pretty generous bit of water for these fishermen .
But now , as the waves become bigger , so the Channel looks more ferocious and unwelcoming .
It is just two and a half months until the end of the year , and the close of Britain 's transition period .
If a Brexit trade deal has not been agreed by that point , Boulogne 's fishermen may face a truly profound change to their lives .
Even if there is a deal , access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If the UK leaves without an agreement , then the impact would probably be felt much more severely .
Various fishermen in this town told me that they thought their businesses would no longer be viable ; that careers would be brought to an end .
The flip side to this , of course , is the UK taking back control of its coastal waters , a theme that has resonated from the very start of the Brexit process .
For some , that sort of idea is the very synthesis of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason why fishing has become so central to Brexit negotiations .
The waters around Britain teem with seafood .
Some of it , like cod , is beloved by the British .
Others , like the abundant sea snails or herring , are popular in France but barely tasted in Britain .
It leads to curious imbalances - the vast majority of cod from the Channel is caught by French boats , with some of it then sold back to the Brits .
The flip side , is that the UK 's fishermen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumers .
At the moment , all of that is not just legal , but normal .
But come 1 January , and new rules will be in place .
It is just that , so far , we do not know what those rules will be .
I spoke to many fishermen in this town , and did not find one who was confident that a Brexit deal would be done by the end of the year .
There was nervousness , and among the fishermen I spoke to , a distinct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last in Boulogne , a few months ago , there was an air of machismo , talk of staging a blockade or simply ignoring any new restrictions .
Now that mood seems to have gone .
We meet Gaetan Deslart , unloading his full haul of crabs .
He has spent his life going in and out of British waters but says he would not risk breaking new regulations .
He said : `` The sanctions will be so big and dangerous that we 're not going to take the risk of losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or having enormous fines . ''
`` If it 's not allowed , we 'll respect it and we 'll come back to French waters .
But if we have to do that , and all share these waters , we 'll be dead in the year . ''
The EU wants to keep something like the status quo , with very irregular bouts of renegotiation .
The UK wants to impose far greater restrictions , and annual quotas .
The two sides remain a long , long way apart .
From an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a financial pin-prick compared to financial services or car-making .
But it is symbolic to many of the concept of sovereignty .
And when I say many , I do not just mean the British .
French President Emmanuel Macron is loath to sign up to any deal that curtails the reach of his fishing fleet .
The fishing lobby is politically powerful and , still wary of the Gilets Jaunes protests that have marked his presidency , he wants to show his support for French workers .
What better way than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are seven other nations in the European Union whose boats range into British waters - Belgium , the Netherlands , Ireland , Sweden , Denmark , Germany and Spain .
Most would not block a Brexit deal solely on the basis of fishing rights .
France would consider it , though .
And today , we discovered that the Spanish government will also come under pressure from their workers .
Jose Basilio Otero , President of Federation of Fishermen 's Guilds in Spain , told me that he was worried about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fish stocks .
His hope is , like many across Europe , for things to just carry on as they are .
`` What we want is easy - that is to continue as we have been up to now '' , he said .
`` We need English waters and England needs to export the fish to Europe , so we should make a policy of not hurting ourselves and continue with the status quo that we have right now . ''
But if he does not have it , he and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` to put a veto '' on any deal that ends their access to their traditional fishing grounds .
In France , Spain and in the Netherlands , I spoke to fishermen and heard the same things - a frustration with the political process , a lack of resentment towards British fishermen , and , to quote one of Brexit 's greatest hits , a sense that no-deal would be better than a bad deal .
Where does this leave Brexit ?
With a problem .
For a long time , talks about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watched flying through the howling Boulogne wind - lots of effort , but almost no progress .
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Now , time is running out .
A deal will not be achieved this week , and probably not even this month .
But if it is to be in place by the end of the year , then compromise , acceptable to Boris Johnson , Emmanuel Macron , various other leaders , the European Council and the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And it will have to come soon .
Possible ?
Yes .
Easy ?
No .

In Boulogne, the waves are pounding into the sea wall with an intimidating ferocity. France's busiest fishing port is a place that has long been accustomed to the whims of nature, but it is political uncertainty that troubles them here now.
For generations, boats have left this port to fish in the waters between France and England. Look across the water from Boulogne on a clear day and you can see Dover.
Image: The waves pound into the sea wall in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Today, as I look beyond the battered sea wall, I can make out the white cliffs in the far distance.
Viewed from here, the Channel has always seemed like a pretty generous bit of water for these fishermen. But now, as the waves become bigger, so the Channel looks more ferocious and unwelcoming.
It is just two and a half months until the end of the year, and the close of Britain's transition period. If a Brexit trade deal has not been agreed by that point, Boulogne's fishermen may face a truly profound change to their lives.
Even if there is a deal, access to British coastal waters may be curtailed. If the UK leaves without an agreement, then the impact would probably be felt much more severely.
Various fishermen in this town told me that they thought their businesses would no longer be viable; that careers would be brought to an end.
The flip side to this, of course, is the UK taking back control of its coastal waters, a theme that has resonated from the very start of the Brexit process. For some, that sort of idea is the very synthesis of the concept of sovereignty.
Image: Boulogne-sur-Mer is France's busiest fishing port
There is a reason why fishing has become so central to Brexit negotiations. The waters around Britain teem with seafood.
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Some of it, like cod, is beloved by the British. Others, like the abundant sea snails or herring, are popular in France but barely tasted in Britain.
It leads to curious imbalances - the vast majority of cod from the Channel is caught by French boats, with some of it then sold back to the Brits. The flip side, is that the UK's fishermen sell plenty of their haul to continental consumers.
At the moment, all of that is not just legal, but normal. But come 1 January, and new rules will be in place.
It is just that, so far, we do not know what those rules will be.
I spoke to many fishermen in this town, and did not find one who was confident that a Brexit deal would be done by the end of the year. There was nervousness, and among the fishermen I spoke to, a distinct lack of bravado.
When I was last in Boulogne, a few months ago, there was an air of machismo, talk of staging a blockade or simply ignoring any new restrictions. Now that mood seems to have gone.
We meet Gaetan Deslart, unloading his full haul of crabs. He has spent his life going in and out of British waters but says he would not risk breaking new regulations.
He said: "The sanctions will be so big and dangerous that we're not going to take the risk of losing our boats by going into Brit waters or having enormous fines."
"If it's not allowed, we'll respect it and we'll come back to French waters. But if we have to do that, and all share these waters, we'll be dead in the year."
The EU wants to keep something like the status quo, with very irregular bouts of renegotiation. The UK wants to impose far greater restrictions, and annual quotas. The two sides remain a long, long way apart.
From an economic perspective, fishing is fairly trivial - a financial pin-prick compared to financial services or car-making. But it is symbolic to many of the concept of sovereignty. And when I say many, I do not just mean the British.
Image: Some fishermen in Boulogne are worried about Brexit
French President Emmanuel Macron is loath to sign up to any deal that curtails the reach of his fishing fleet.
The fishing lobby is politically powerful and, still wary of the Gilets Jaunes protests that have marked his presidency, he wants to show his support for French workers. What better way than to flex his muscles over fishing?
There are seven other nations in the European Union whose boats range into British waters - Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Spain.
Most would not block a Brexit deal solely on the basis of fishing rights. France would consider it, though. And today, we discovered that the Spanish government will also come under pressure from their workers.
Jose Basilio Otero, President of Federation of Fishermen's Guilds in Spain, told me that he was worried about the future of Spanish fisherman, boats and fish stocks.
His hope is, like many across Europe, for things to just carry on as they are.
Image: Jose Basilio Otero, president of Federation of Fishermen's Guilds, Spain
"What we want is easy - that is to continue as we have been up to now", he said.
"We need English waters and England needs to export the fish to Europe, so we should make a policy of not hurting ourselves and continue with the status quo that we have right now."
But if he does not have it, he and his members will appeal to the government "to put a veto" on any deal that ends their access to their traditional fishing grounds.
In France, Spain and in the Netherlands, I spoke to fishermen and heard the same things - a frustration with the political process, a lack of resentment towards British fishermen, and, to quote one of Brexit's greatest hits, a sense that no-deal would be better than a bad deal.
Where does this leave Brexit? With a problem.
For a long time, talks about fishing have been like the seagull I watched flying through the howling Boulogne wind - lots of effort, but almost no progress.
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Now, time is running out. A deal will not be achieved this week, and probably not even this month.
But if it is to be in place by the end of the year, then compromise, acceptable to Boris Johnson, Emmanuel Macron, various other leaders, the European Council and the European Parliament, will have to come. And it will have to come soon.
Possible? Yes. Easy? No.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--'We may need to go even further': Minister's warning over rules in COVID hotspots

The government may need to `` go even further '' and introduce stricter measures to combat a rise in coronavirus cases in high-risk areas , a minister has told Sky News .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told Kay Burley there was `` a lot of work to do '' in the fight against COVID-19 and `` we 're going to be living with it for a long time to come '' .
Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around the world '' We may have to go even further than what we 've announced , '' he cautioned , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer that the highest level of new restrictions `` will not be sufficient '' to slow coronavirus infections alone .
Mr Jenrick added that the government wanted to `` design those steps jointly between ourselves and local government '' .
But there has been anger among some local leaders , with claims that Westminster has imposed restrictions without adequate consultation .
Mr Jenrick was speaking after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a new three-tier lockdown system for England , with areas given `` medium '' , `` high '' and `` very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move , which is set to come into force on Wednesday if MPs approve it later , is aimed at simplifying the range of different restrictions already in place .
Tier 1 , `` medium '' , will cover a significant part of England and includes the current national restrictions such as the `` rule of six '' and the 10pm curfew for pubs , bars and restaurants .
Tier 2 , `` high '' , will see people prevented from socialising with other households indoors , although support bubbles will still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule of six will continue to apply outdoors in public spaces , as well as private gardens .
The `` very high '' alert level ( Tier 3 ) will see people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens , while bars and pubs will be closed unless they can operate as restaurants .
Alcohol could be served in pubs operating as restaurants in these areas , but only as part of a meal .
Residents will also be advised against travelling in and out of these areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local politicians as to whether other leisure venues such as gyms and casinos should also close .
The Liverpool City Region is currently the only area in the very high alert level .
The government will give the region £14m to enhance enforcement and boost the NHS Test and Trace scheme .
Most of those areas already living under local restrictions - such as Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and the North East - will move into Tier 2 , as will Nottinghamshire , East and West Cheshire , and a small area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to move the area from Tier 1 to Tier 2 , following what it said was a significant rise in cases .
The PM said the government would provide local authorities across England with around £1bn of new financial support in light of the new measures .
Speaking at a Downing Street news conference , Mr Johnson made clear that the government could impose more restrictions if local politicians did not agree to new measures .
`` If we ca n't get agreement , then clearly it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the necessary action to protect the public and public health and we will , '' the PM said .
But Downing Street 's approach has attracted criticism from local leaders .
St Helens North MP Conor McGinn told Sky News that there was `` no agreement '' on the measures for the Liverpool region with the government , instead saying they were `` imposed '' on the area .
The housing secretary rejected such criticism , saying that `` we did listen '' to local leaders and `` they influenced the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of Solihull Council , said there was a `` close dialogue '' between the government and regional leaders , adding : `` This is a tough call and in the end someone has to take a decision based on the best evidence they have . ''
In the hours after Boris Johnson 's statement to MPs , newly published documents revealed that a `` circuit breaker '' , a short national lockdown , was recommended to the government by scientists three weeks ago .
Labour 's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rejected most of that scientific advice '' .
Asked if the government was no longer following the science when it comes to tackling COVID-19 , Mr Jenrick said `` These are balanced judgements .
The scientists advise and ministers , particularly the prime minister , have to make the difficult judgements .
`` We 've chosen to balance taking robust action , with ensuring that education can remain open and trying to protect as many jobs as we can . ''
Greater Manchester mayor , Labour 's Andy Burnham , told Kay Burley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circuit break '' lockdown to stricter local measures .
Mr Burnham said there was `` pressure '' from the government for the area to be placed in the `` very high '' alert level , but he had `` serious doubts '' that the Tier 3 measures would be enough .

The government may need to "go even further" and introduce stricter measures to combat a rise in coronavirus cases in high-risk areas, a minister has told Sky News.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told Kay Burley there was "a lot of work to do" in the fight against COVID-19 and "we're going to be living with it for a long time to come".
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:28 PM's warning to local authorities
"We may have to go even further than what we've announced," he cautioned, echoing a warning from the chief medical officer that the highest level of new restrictions "will not be sufficient" to slow coronavirus infections alone.
Mr Jenrick added that the government wanted to "design those steps jointly between ourselves and local government".
But there has been anger among some local leaders, with claims that Westminster has imposed restrictions without adequate consultation.
Mr Jenrick was speaking after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a new three-tier lockdown system for England, with areas given "medium", "high" and "very high" coronavirus alert levels.
The move, which is set to come into force on Wednesday if MPs approve it later, is aimed at simplifying the range of different restrictions already in place.
Tier 1, "medium", will cover a significant part of England and includes the current national restrictions such as the "rule of six" and the 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants.
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Tier 2, "high", will see people prevented from socialising with other households indoors, although support bubbles will still be permitted.
In these areas, the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors in public spaces, as well as private gardens.
The "very high" alert level (Tier 3) will see people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens, while bars and pubs will be closed unless they can operate as restaurants.
Alcohol could be served in pubs operating as restaurants in these areas, but only as part of a meal.
Residents will also be advised against travelling in and out of these areas, while it will be up to local politicians as to whether other leisure venues such as gyms and casinos should also close.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:06 How the new lockdown system affects the North
The Liverpool City Region is currently the only area in the very high alert level.
The government will give the region £14m to enhance enforcement and boost the NHS Test and Trace scheme.
Most of those areas already living under local restrictions - such as Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and the North East - will move into Tier 2, as will Nottinghamshire, East and West Cheshire, and a small area of High Peak.
Essex County Council has asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to move the area from Tier 1 to Tier 2, following what it said was a significant rise in cases.
The PM said the government would provide local authorities across England with around £1bn of new financial support in light of the new measures.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:30 Manchester evades top-tier, for now
Speaking at a Downing Street news conference, Mr Johnson made clear that the government could impose more restrictions if local politicians did not agree to new measures.
"If we can't get agreement, then clearly it is the duty of national government to take the necessary action to protect the public and public health and we will," the PM said.
But Downing Street's approach has attracted criticism from local leaders.
St Helens North MP Conor McGinn told Sky News that there was "no agreement" on the measures for the Liverpool region with the government, instead saying they were "imposed" on the area.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:05 'Not confident Tier 3 is enough on its own'
The housing secretary rejected such criticism, saying that "we did listen" to local leaders and "they influenced the measures".
Councillor Ian Courts, Conservative leader of Solihull Council, said there was a "close dialogue" between the government and regional leaders, adding: "This is a tough call and in the end someone has to take a decision based on the best evidence they have."
In the hours after Boris Johnson's statement to MPs, newly published documents revealed that a "circuit breaker", a short national lockdown, was recommended to the government by scientists three weeks ago.
Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said it was "concerning that they've rejected most of that scientific advice".
Asked if the government was no longer following the science when it comes to tackling COVID-19, Mr Jenrick said "These are balanced judgements. The scientists advise and ministers, particularly the prime minister, have to make the difficult judgements.
"We've chosen to balance taking robust action, with ensuring that education can remain open and trying to protect as many jobs as we can."
Greater Manchester mayor, Labour's Andy Burnham, told Kay Burley that he would prefer a national "circuit break" lockdown to stricter local measures.
Mr Burnham said there was "pressure" from the government for the area to be placed in the "very high" alert level, but he had "serious doubts" that the Tier 3 measures would be enough.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--Tougher restrictions for London 'inevitable' in 'next few days'

It is `` inevitable '' that London will pass a `` trigger point '' to enter tougher coronavirus restrictions in the `` next few days '' , Sadiq Khan has told Sky News .
`` All the indicators I have , hospital admissions , ICU occupancy , the numbers of older people with cases , the prevalence of the disease , the positivity are all going the wrong direction , '' the London mayor said .
Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around the world '' Which means , I 'm afraid , it 's inevitable over the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have passed a trigger point to be in the second tier . ''
The capital is currently in Tier 1 of the government 's three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions , which means an alert level of `` medium '' .
But the mayor 's office has put Londoners on alert for the capital to be moved into Tier 2 , with a spokesperson saying on Monday that the situation `` could change very quickly - potentially even this week '' .
Tier 1 , `` medium '' , will cover a significant part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions such as the `` rule of six '' and the 10pm curfew for pubs , bars and restaurants .
Tier 2 , `` high '' , will see people prevented from socialising with other households indoors , including in pubs and restaurants .
Support bubbles will still be permitted , however .
In these areas , the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors in public spaces , as well as private gardens .
Mr Khan told Sky News that London as a whole should move into tougher restrictions , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of different restrictions for different boroughs .
`` We 're keen to go as one as we can see the complexities and the confusion caused by some boroughs having additional restrictions and other boroughs having less , '' he said .
`` Many Londoners work in one borough , live in another borough , study in another borough , go to a restaurant in another borough so we 're really keen to go as one city . ''
The London-wide average was 78 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ varying across different parts of the capital .
Ealing in west London had 119 new cases , while Bexley in the southeast of the capital had the lost number of new cases at 51.6 .
Meanwhile , Essex County Council has asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to move the area from Tier 1 to Tier 2 , following what it said was a significant rise in cases .
Greater Manchester mayor , Labour 's Andy Burnham , told Sky News earlier that he would prefer a national `` circuit break '' lockdown to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burley , Mr Burnham said there was `` pressure '' from the government for the area to be placed in the `` very high '' alert level , but he had `` serious doubts '' that the Tier 3 measures would be enough .
Tier 3 , `` very high '' , will see people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens , while bars and pubs will be closed unless they can operate as restaurants .
Alcohol could be served in pubs operating as restaurants in these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a meal .
Residents will also be advised against travelling in and out of these areas , while it will be up to local politicians as to whether other leisure venues such as gyms and casinos should also close .
The Liverpool City Region is currently the only area in the `` very high '' alert level .

It is "inevitable" that London will pass a "trigger point" for tougher coronavirus restrictions in the "next few days", Sadiq Khan has told Sky News.
"All the indicators I have, hospital admissions, ICU occupancy, the numbers of older people with cases, the prevalence of the disease, the positivity are all going the wrong direction," the London mayor said.
"Which means, I'm afraid, it's inevitable over the course of the next few days London will have passed a trigger point to be in the second tier."
The capital is currently in Tier 1 of the government's three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions, which means an alert level of "medium".
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:18 Council leaders respond to postcode lockdown
But the mayor's office has put Londoners on alert for the capital to be moved into Tier 2, with a spokesperson saying on Monday that the situation "could change very quickly - potentially even this week".
Tier 1, "medium", will cover a significant part of England and includes the current national restrictions such as the "rule of six" and the 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants.
Tier 2, "high", will see people prevented from socialising with other households indoors, including in pubs and restaurants. Support bubbles will still be permitted, however.
In these areas, the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors in public spaces, as well as private gardens.
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:17 Local leaders 'influenced' new lockdown measures
Mr Khan told Sky News that London as a whole should move into tougher restrictions, rather than adopting a "hyper-local" approach of different restrictions for different boroughs.
"We're keen to go as one as we can see the complexities and the confusion caused by some boroughs having additional restrictions and other boroughs having less," he said.
"Many Londoners work in one borough, live in another borough, study in another borough, go to a restaurant in another borough so we're really keen to go as one city."
The London-wide average was 78 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up to 9 October, with the level varying across different parts of the capital.
Ealing in west London had 119 new cases, while Bexley in the southeast of the capital had the lowest number of new cases at 51.6.
Labour MP Sam Tarry, who represents Ilford South in east London, has called for a short "circuit-breaker" lockdown across London to "save lives".
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Documents released on Monday revealed that a short national lockdown was recommended to the government by scientists three weeks ago.
Asked about the prospect of London being moved into Tier 2, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman did not rule this out.
"We continue to closely monitor the data in all parts of England and I think we have shown that if it's judged additional measures are necessary we haven't hesitated to act," they said.
Meanwhile, Essex County Council has asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to move the area from Tier 1 to Tier 2, following what it said was a significant rise in cases.
Greater Manchester mayor, Labour's Andy Burnham, told Sky News earlier that he would prefer a national "circuit break" lockdown to stricter local measures.
Speaking to Kay Burley, Mr Burnham said there was "pressure" from the government for the area to be placed in the "very high" alert level, but he had "serious doubts" that the Tier 3 measures would be enough.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:06 How the new lockdown system affects the North
Tier 3, "very high", will see people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens, while bars and pubs will be closed unless they can operate as restaurants.
Alcohol could be served in pubs operating as restaurants in these areas, but only as part of a meal.
Residents will also be advised against travelling in and out of these areas, while it will be up to local politicians as to whether other leisure venues such as gyms and casinos should also close.
The Liverpool City Region is currently the only area in the "very high" alert level.
St Helens North MP Conor McGinn told Sky News that there was "no agreement" on the measures for the area with the government, instead saying they were "imposed" on the area.
The PM told his cabinet that negotiations with northern leaders are ongoing in order to move some areas into Tier 3.
Downing Street said the government has the power to "impose measures" if they continue to resist tougher restrictions.
"Calls have been taking place over the course of the weekend and yesterday and I would expect for there to be further engagement today," the PM's spokesman said.
"The government does have the ability to impose measures if it's considered that's what's needed to reduce transmission, to safeguard the NHS and to save lives."


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--Ferry firms given post-Brexit freight contracts worth £77.6m

Four ferry companies have been given contracts from the government worth more than £70m to provide freight capacity after Brexit .
The Department for Transport has signed deals with Brittany Ferries , DFDS , P & O Ferries and Stena Line totalling £77.6m .
It said the agreements will ensure that vital medical supplies and other critical goods `` continue to be smoothly delivered into the UK whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU '' .
The contracts will be in place for six months from the end of the transition period on 31 December .
Transport Secretary Grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period comes to an end , we are putting the necessary measures in place to safeguard the smooth and successful flow of freight .
`` Securing these contracts ensures that irrespective of the outcome of the negotiations , life-saving medical supplies and other critical goods can continue to enter the UK from the moment we leave the EU . ''
The issue of post-Brexit freight capacity has proved controversial in the past .
Mr Shapps ' predecessor Chris Grayling came under pressure to resign after giving a contract worth £14m to Seaborne Freight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no ships .
Naomi Smith , chief executive of the Best for Britain campaign group , said : `` Given the government 's last ferry contracts ended in a court battle , many will rightly question whether this is the best way to ensure vital medical supplies and other critical goods can be smoothly delivered to the UK after the transition period ends .
`` Supply chains are already experiencing unprecedented levels of disruption due to COVID and a no-deal Brexit could create huge new logistical problems for medicine suppliers and those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late these arrangements have been made . ''
According to the DfT , the deals secure freight capacity on nine routes serving eight English ports `` in areas less likely to experience disruption '' : Felixstowe , Harwich , Hull , Newhaven , Poole , Portsmouth , Teesport and Tilbury .
The government used its freight capacity framework to award the contracts , which entails a shortlist of `` experienced freight operators '' submitting bids .
Should the capacity not be needed , the DfT said the termination costs would `` reflect a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
: : Subscribe to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker With the end of the Brexit transition period looming , there are fears of delays to cross-Channel trade at major ports like Dover and Folkestone in 2021 .
The government says it `` continues to work with key local stakeholders and industry to prepare for the end of the transition period '' .

Four ferry companies have been given contracts from the government worth more than £70m to provide freight capacity after Brexit.
The Department for Transport has signed deals with Brittany Ferries, DFDS, P&O Ferries and Stena Line totalling £77.6m.
It said the agreements will ensure that vital medical supplies and other critical goods "continue to be smoothly delivered into the UK whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:42 Brexit talks in deep water over fishing quota
The contracts will be in place for six months from the end of the transition period on 31 December.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "As the transition period comes to an end, we are putting the necessary measures in place to safeguard the smooth and successful flow of freight.
"Securing these contracts ensures that irrespective of the outcome of the negotiations, life-saving medical supplies and other critical goods can continue to enter the UK from the moment we leave the EU."
The issue of post-Brexit freight capacity has proved controversial in the past.
Mr Shapps' predecessor Chris Grayling came under pressure to resign after giving a contract worth £14m to Seaborne Freight, despite the fact that the firm had no ships.
Naomi Smith, chief executive of the Best for Britain campaign group, said: "Given the government's last ferry contracts ended in a court battle, many will rightly question whether this is the best way to ensure vital medical supplies and other critical goods can be smoothly delivered to the UK after the transition period ends.
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"Supply chains are already experiencing unprecedented levels of disruption due to COVID and a no-deal Brexit could create huge new logistical problems for medicine suppliers and those relying on them, particularly given how late these arrangements have been made."
Image: Chris Grayling came under pressure to resign after giving a contract worth £14m to a firm that had no ships
According to the DfT, the deals secure freight capacity on nine routes serving eight English ports "in areas less likely to experience disruption": Felixstowe, Harwich, Hull, Newhaven, Poole, Portsmouth, Teesport and Tilbury.
The government used its freight capacity framework to award the contracts, which entails a shortlist of "experienced freight operators" submitting bids.
Should the capacity not be needed, the DfT said the termination costs would "reflect a fraction of the full contract amount".
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With the end of the Brexit transition period looming, there are fears of delays to cross-Channel trade at major ports like Dover and Folkestone in 2021.
The government says it "continues to work with key local stakeholders and industry to prepare for the end of the transition period".


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--PM faces backlash after announcing three-tier COVID restrictions

Boris Johnson 's new coronavirus lockdown rules are being debated and voted on by MPs , with the prime minister facing a Tory backlash and potential rebellion .
Some Conservative MPs are against the measures on civil liberties grounds , while others claim restrictions such as the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants are counter-productive .
But unless Sir Keir Starmer orders Labour MPs to vote against the measures , in a series of votes following a four-hour debate , the prime minister is assured of victory even if some of his own MPs rebel .
Defending his new curbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson said COVID cases had gone up four times in four weeks , more people were in hospital , and deaths were rising .
`` These figures are flashing at us like dashboard warnings in a passenger jet and we must act now , '' the prime minister said .
Mr Johnson also said the government could impose more restrictions if local politicians did not agree to new measures .
`` If we ca n't get agreement , then clearly it is the duty of national government to take the necessary action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we will , '' the PM said .
But in a warning that government advisers want even tougher measures , England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said even the strictest rules announced by the PM were not enough on their own .
`` I am not confident - and nor is anybody confident - that the Tier 3 proposals for the highest rates , if we did the absolute base case and nothing more , would be enough to get on top of it , '' he said .
Later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , published documents revealing that a so-called `` circuit-breaker '' - a short national lockdown - was at the top of a short list of moves recommended to the government last month .
• Advice to work from home for all those who can • Banning all contact within the home with members of other households ( except members of a support bubble ) • Closing all bars , restaurants , cafes , indoor gyms , and personal services such as hairdressers • All university and college teaching `` to be online unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Commons debate , the prime minister is facing Tory anger , with the West Midlands mayor Andy Street claiming that the government has ignored the views of local leaders .
Mr Street said the stricter measures for Birmingham and the West Midlands was not something regional leaders supported , nor what he believed would be happening following conversations over recent days .
`` The most important change between our current restrictions and the new ones announced today is the ban on households mixing in hospitality venues , '' said Mr Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local epidemiology does not support and I am disappointed that the government is pressing ahead with this despite the united view of local leaders . ''
In parliament , Sir Graham Brady , chairman of the influential backbench Tory 1922 Committee , questioned how Mr Johnson would prevent local restrictions becoming permanent .
Tory MP Philip Davies told Mr Johnson to `` put his trust in the British people to act responsibly '' instead of `` a constant blizzard of arbitrary rules which will only serve to collapse the economy and destroy businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the 10pm curfew led to many people `` leaving the pub to go to a shop to stock up with booze , often with their friends , to drink at home '' .

Boris Johnson's new coronavirus lockdown rules are being debated and voted on by MPs, with the prime minister facing a Tory backlash and potential rebellion.
Some Conservative MPs are against the measures on civil liberties grounds, while others claim restrictions such as the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants are counter-productive.
But unless Sir Keir Starmer orders Labour MPs to vote against the measures, in a series of votes following a four-hour debate, the prime minister is assured of victory even if some of his own MPs rebel.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:02 Figures 'flashing like alerts on a jet'
Defending his new curbs at a Downing Street news conference, Mr Johnson said COVID cases had gone up four times in four weeks, more people were in hospital, and deaths were rising.
"These figures are flashing at us like dashboard warnings in a passenger jet and we must act now," the prime minister said.
Mr Johnson also said the government could impose more restrictions if local politicians did not agree to new measures.
"If we can't get agreement, then clearly it is the duty of national government to take the necessary action to protect the public and public health and we will," the PM said.
But in a warning that government advisers want even tougher measures, England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said even the strictest rules announced by the PM were not enough on their own.
"I am not confident - and nor is anybody confident - that the Tier 3 proposals for the highest rates, if we did the absolute base case and nothing more, would be enough to get on top of it," he said.
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Later the government's scientific advisers, SAGE, published documents revealing that a so-called "circuit-breaker" - a short national lockdown - was at the top of a short list of moves recommended to the government last month.
Other SAGE proposals included:
Advice to work from home for all those who can
Banning all contact within the home with members of other households (except members of a support bubble)
Closing all bars, restaurants, cafes, indoor gyms, and personal services such as hairdressers
All university and college teaching "to be online unless face-to-face teaching is absolutely essential"
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 11:52 In full: PM's three-tier lockdown plan
Ahead of the Commons debate, the prime minister is facing Tory anger, with the West Midlands mayor Andy Street claiming that the government has ignored the views of local leaders.
Mr Street said the stricter measures for Birmingham and the West Midlands was not something regional leaders supported, nor what he believed would be happening following conversations over recent days.
"The most important change between our current restrictions and the new ones announced today is the ban on households mixing in hospitality venues," said Mr Street.
"This is something the latest local epidemiology does not support and I am disappointed that the government is pressing ahead with this despite the united view of local leaders."
In parliament, Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench Tory 1922 Committee, questioned how Mr Johnson would prevent local restrictions becoming permanent.
Tory MP Philip Davies told Mr Johnson to "put his trust in the British people to act responsibly" instead of "a constant blizzard of arbitrary rules which will only serve to collapse the economy and destroy businesses and jobs".
And Mark Pawsey said the 10pm curfew led to many people "leaving the pub to go to a shop to stock up with booze, often with their friends, to drink at home".


skynewspolitics--2020-10-12--Scientists recommended second lockdown to ministers three weeks ago

A `` circuit breaker '' lockdown was recommended to the government by scientists three weeks ago , newly published documents have revealed .
Minutes from a 21 September meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , published on the government website on Monday night , showed that a short period of lockdown was at the top of a list of measures to be considered for `` immediate introduction '' .
SAGE , which has provided scientific and technical advice to ministers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic , warned that `` not acting now '' would result in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences '' amid a rising number of coronavirus cases .
The group warned that `` a package of interventions will need to be adopted to prevent this exponential rise in cases '' and `` single interventions are unlikely to be able to reduce incidence '' .
At the top of a shortlist of `` non-pharmaceutical interventions that should be considered for immediate introduction '' was a `` circuit-breaker '' .
The SAGE minutes described this as a `` short period of lockdown to return incidence to low levels '' .
Other measures SAGE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from home for all those that can , banning people mixing with other households , the closure of all bars , restaurants , cafes , indoor gyms and hairdressers , and for all university and college teaching to be online unless essential .
The minutes also stated that the NHS Test and Trace system was `` having a marginal impact on transmission at the moment '' .
`` Unless the system grows at the same rate as the epidemic , and support is given to people to enable them to adhere to self-isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Test , Trace and Isolate will further decline in the future , '' the document added .
• A circuit-breaker ( short period of lockdown ) to return incidence to low levels • Closure of personal services such as hair and beauty salons • Higher education classes to be online only • No mixing of households indoors and outdoors , including in private gardens The SAGE meeting on 21 September came after Health Secretary Matt Hancock had described a `` circuit-breaker '' lockdown as the `` last line of defence '' against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 10pm curfew for pubs , bars and restaurants in England , while he also told people to work from home again if they can .
On Monday , Mr Johnson confirmed he was `` simplifying '' local lockdown restrictions with a new three-tier system .
However , he stressed he did not believe another national lockdown would be the `` right course '' .
Labour 's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused the government of having ignored experts and criticised the publication of the SAGE minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Downing Street news conference .
`` The revelations in this paper are alarming , '' he said .
`` The fact that the prime minister chose to publish it an hour after his press conference is yet more evidence that he is treating the British people with contempt .
`` Labour warned earlier that the restrictions announced by the prime minister may not be sufficient .
`` The government now needs to urgently explain why it ignored its own scientists and what it will be doing to get control of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaps in relationship between government and scientists By Rowland Manthorpe , technology correspondent Once again , the government is being criticised for not `` following the science '' .
This was always an unrealistic expectation - albeit one the government set for itself - so it is hardly surprising it has not been met .
Nevertheless , the SAGE minutes expose gaping gaps in the relationship between the government and its expert advisors .
SAGE urged ministers to act quickly with tough measures across the entire country .
The next day , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its advice , calling on people to work from home .
Aside from that , the only national measure introduced in the three weeks after 21 September was a 10pm curfew for hospitality , a measure the SAGE minutes describe as `` likely to have a marginal impact . ''
Does this mean the economic argument won out over the case for public health ?
Perhaps .
But the divide between these goals is often overstated ; after all , if the outbreak dies down , then pubs can reopen .
To understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know more about how advice is presented .
Why is n't SAGE asked to look at other factors , such as the impact of restrictions on healthcare ?
Why were n't the problems it observed with Test and Trace raised earlier ?
What role does the Joint Biosecurity Committee play in the government 's decision-making ?
Right now , it seems as if the government and its scientific advisors are working to different plans .
Whether or not you agree with SAGE 's conclusions , that ca n't be to anyone 's benefit @

A "circuit breaker" lockdown was recommended to the government by scientists three weeks ago, newly published documents have revealed.
Minutes from a 21 September meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), published on the government website on Monday night, showed that a short period of lockdown was at the top of a list of measures to be considered for "immediate introduction".
SAGE, which has provided scientific and technical advice to ministers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, warned that "not acting now" would result in a "very large epidemic with catastrophic consequences" amid a rising number of coronavirus cases.
The group warned that "a package of interventions will need to be adopted to prevent this exponential rise in cases" and "single interventions are unlikely to be able to reduce incidence".
At the top of a shortlist of "non-pharmaceutical interventions that should be considered for immediate introduction" was a "circuit-breaker".
The SAGE minutes described this as a "short period of lockdown to return incidence to low levels".
Other measures SAGE recommended for consideration included advice to work from home for all those that can, banning people mixing with other households, the closure of all bars, restaurants, cafes, indoor gyms and hairdressers, and for all university and college teaching to be online unless essential.
The minutes also stated that the NHS Test and Trace system was "having a marginal impact on transmission at the moment".
"Unless the system grows at the same rate as the epidemic, and support is given to people to enable them to adhere to self-isolation, it is likely that the impact of Test, Trace and Isolate will further decline in the future," the document added.
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SAGE recommendations NOT included in three-tier system
A circuit-breaker (short period of lockdown) to return incidence to low levels
Closure of restaurants
Closure of personal services such as hair and beauty salons
Higher education classes to be online only
SAGE recommendations implemented in some areas
No mixing of households indoors and outdoors, including in private gardens
Pubs and bars to close
Gyms and indoor exercise activities to close
The SAGE meeting on 21 September came after Health Secretary Matt Hancock had described a "circuit-breaker" lockdown as the "last line of defence" against rising COVID-19 infections.
On 22 September, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants in England, while he also told people to work from home again if they can.
On Monday, Mr Johnson confirmed he was "simplifying" local lockdown restrictions with a new three-tier system.
However, he stressed he did not believe another national lockdown would be the "right course".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:02 Figures 'flashing like alerts on a jet'
Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused the government of having ignored experts and criticised the publication of the SAGE minutes after Mr Johnson had faced questions at a Downing Street news conference.
"The revelations in this paper are alarming," he said.
"The fact that the prime minister chose to publish it an hour after his press conference is yet more evidence that he is treating the British people with contempt.
"Labour warned earlier that the restrictions announced by the prime minister may not be sufficient.
"The government now needs to urgently explain why it ignored its own scientists and what it will be doing to get control of the virus."
Analysis: Documents expose gaping gaps in relationship between government and scientists
By Rowland Manthorpe, technology correspondent
Once again, the government is being criticised for not "following the science".
This was always an unrealistic expectation - albeit one the government set for itself - so it is hardly surprising it has not been met.
Nevertheless, the SAGE minutes expose gaping gaps in the relationship between the government and its expert advisors.
SAGE urged ministers to act quickly with tough measures across the entire country. The next day, the prime minister did follow one piece of its advice, calling on people to work from home.
Aside from that, the only national measure introduced in the three weeks after 21 September was a 10pm curfew for hospitality, a measure the SAGE minutes describe as "likely to have a marginal impact."
Does this mean the economic argument won out over the case for public health? Perhaps. But the divide between these goals is often overstated; after all, if the outbreak dies down, then pubs can reopen.
To understand what really happened, we need to know more about how advice is presented.
Why isn't SAGE asked to look at other factors, such as the impact of restrictions on healthcare?
Why weren't the problems it observed with Test and Trace raised earlier?
What role does the Joint Biosecurity Committee play in the government's decision-making?
Right now, it seems as if the government and its scientific advisors are working to different plans.
Whether or not you agree with SAGE's conclusions, that can't be to anyone's benefit.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--Three-tier lockdown system comes into force - but PM under pressure to take more action

England 's new three-tier system for localised coronavirus restrictions has come into force today - but the prime minister is already under growing pressure to take even further action .
From midnight , the country was split into three COVID-19 alert levels - `` medium '' , `` high '' and `` very high '' .
Liverpool City Region is in the top tier , with bars and pubs forced to shut if they can not operate as restaurants .
Residents have also been banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens .
Last night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people enjoying a final night out in the city before the new restrictions came into force - with Merseyside Police confirming to Sky News that a `` large crowd '' had to be dispersed .
Discussions are going to be held on whether Greater Manchester and Lancashire should be reclassified to also join the top tier of restrictions , amid concern at rising coronavirus infection rates across the North West .
Ahead of those talks , Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham accused the government of `` piling the pressure on '' without providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He claimed the possible reclassification of the region `` risks confusing people '' so soon after Greater Manchester was placed in Tier 2 of the new system of localised restrictions .
Mr Johnson saw MPs approve the new three-tier system on Tuesday night , but he was also hit with a dual challenge from both Labour and his own Conservative MPs .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is now demanding that the prime minister puts England into a two to three-week `` circuit breaker '' lockdown to coincide with October half-term - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This would `` break the cycle '' of COVID-19 transmission across the country , Sir Keir said .
Late last night , Northern Ireland announced that it plans to impose a `` circuit breaker '' lockdown for four weeks - with schools set to close for two of them .
Wales ' First Minister Mark Drakeford has said he is `` very actively '' considering a `` short , sharp intervention '' - and Mr Johnson is coming under pressure to consider similar measures in England .
Mr Johnson will face Sir Keir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister 's Questions later , when the Labour leader will likely accuse the government of failing to follow the recommendations of scientists for nationwide action .
Two members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) are due to release a joint paper that suggests thousands of COVID-19 deaths could be avoided before Christmas if a circuit breaker lockdown is imposed over half-term .
Another SAGE member , Sir Jeremy Farrar - director of the Wellcome Trust - described the government 's current strategy of enhanced localised measures as the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers `` the economic damage of more restrictions without the gain of a reduction in transmission '' .
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker In a sign of Downing Street 's anger at Sir Keir over his call for greater action , a senior government source branded the Labour leader a `` shameless opportunist '' and accused him of `` playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic '' .
But while the prime minister is now facing a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis , Mr Johnson has also been delivered a warning shot by his own Tory backbenchers .
A total of 44 Conservative MPs opposed the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England in a House of Commons vote on Tuesday night - the biggest Tory rebellion that Mr Johnson has faced since he became prime minister .
The rebel group included Bolton West MP Chris Green , who quit as a junior ministerial aide minutes before the vote .
In his resignation letter to the prime minister , Mr Green said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed and `` the attempted cure is worse than the disease '' .
Mr Johnson had addressed Conservative backbenchers via Zoom before Tuesday 's vote .
It was reported that the prime minister used the video call to joke that many people would welcome the `` rule of six '' for social gatherings as they will be able to avoid their in-laws at Christmas .
`` Les Dawson heading up the COVID-19 response was not the 2020 I was expecting , '' said Labour shadow minister Jess Phillips in her condemnation of Mr @ @ @ @ @

A minister has played down the prospect of a national lockdown in the near future, as England's new three-tier system for localised coronavirus restrictions comes into force.
From midnight, the country was split into three COVID-19 alert levels - "medium", "high" and "very high" - but the prime minister is already under growing pressure to take even further action.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is now demanding that Boris Johnson puts England into a two to three-week "circuit breaker" lockdown to coincide with October half-term - with the support of the Liberal Democrats.
But speaking to Kay Burley, Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said: "I do not believe that the prime minister wants to set off on a national lockdown, but as ever he is advised by scientists - he takes that decision."
Asked if England was heading for a national lockdown in the next two weeks, Coffey said: "I don't believe that is the case but as I say this will continue to be a decision that the prime minister will lead on."
She added that "we have the three tiers and we need to make sure we give that the chance to work", and another national lockdown would be "not really fair"
Liverpool City Region is in the top tier, with bars and pubs forced to shut if they cannot operate as restaurants. Residents have also been banned from socialising with other households indoors and outdoors, including in private gardens.
Last night, videos on social media showed groups of people enjoying a final night out in the city before the new restrictions came into force - with Merseyside Police confirming to Sky News that a "large crowd" had to be dispersed.
Discussions are going to be held on whether Greater Manchester and Lancashire should be reclassified to also join the top tier of restrictions, amid concern at rising coronavirus infection rates across the North West.
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Ahead of those talks, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham accused the government of "piling the pressure on" without providing an adequate package of economic support.
He claimed the possible reclassification of the region "risks confusing people" so soon after Greater Manchester was placed in Tier 2 of the new system of localised restrictions.
Mr Johnson saw MPs approve the new three-tier system on Tuesday night, but he was also hit with a dual challenge from both Labour and his own Conservative MPs.
Sir Keir said a short national lockdown would "break the cycle" of COVID-19 transmission across the country.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:24 'Liberal Democrats absolutely back a circuit breaker'
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Rachel Reeves told Sky News that it was "not too late for the government to change course".
"I plead with the prime minister to listen to the scientists and get on the right path to control this virus, protect the NHS and save lives," she said.
A four-week "circuit breaker" lockdown will come into force in Northern Ireland on Friday in an attempt to stall the rise in coronavirus infections.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has told Sky News he is is carrying out "detailed planning" for a potential short national lockdown.
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Mr Johnson will face Sir Keir in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions later, when the Labour leader will likely accuse the government of failing to follow the recommendations of scientists for nationwide action.
Two members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) are due to release a joint paper that suggests thousands of COVID-19 deaths could be avoided before Christmas if a circuit breaker lockdown is imposed over half-term.
Another SAGE member, Sir Jeremy Farrar - director of the Wellcome Trust - described the government's current strategy of enhanced localised measures as the "worst of all worlds" as it offers "the economic damage of more restrictions without the gain of a reduction in transmission".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:25 Govt wins 'symbolic' vote on 10pm curfew
In a sign of Downing Street's anger at Sir Keir over his call for greater action, a senior government source branded the Labour leader a "shameless opportunist" and accused him of "playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic".
But while the prime minister is now facing a more hostile opposition to his handling of the coronavirus crisis, Mr Johnson has also been delivered a warning shot by his own Tory backbenchers.
A total of 44 Conservative MPs opposed the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England in a House of Commons vote on Tuesday night - the biggest Tory rebellion that Mr Johnson has faced since he became prime minister.
The rebel group included Bolton West MP Chris Green, who quit as a junior ministerial aide minutes before the vote.
In his resignation letter to the prime minister, Mr Green said the local lockdown in his constituency had failed and "the attempted cure is worse than the disease".
Mr Johnson had addressed Conservative backbenchers via Zoom before Tuesday's vote.
It was reported that the prime minister used the video call to joke that many people would welcome the "rule of six" for social gatherings as they will be able to avoid their in-laws at Christmas.
"Les Dawson heading up the COVID-19 response was not the 2020 I was expecting," said Labour shadow minister Jess Phillips in her condemnation of Mr Johnson's reported remarks.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--Labour leader demands two to three week 'circuit breaker' lockdown

Sir Keir Starmer has called for a two to three week `` circuit breaker '' lockdown in England as he accused the government of having `` lost control '' of the coronavirus pandemic .
The Labour leader urged the prime minister to `` act now '' and `` break the cycle '' of COVID-19 infections , as he warned the country could soon `` sleep walk into a long and bleak winter '' .
And Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford told Times Radio he was `` very actively '' considering a `` short , sharp intervention '' in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard at that detail '' of a circuit break lockdown .
Northern Ireland is also weighing up a circuit break lockdown , Sky News has reported this week .
Sir Keir has said a `` temporary set of clear and effective restrictions '' could be introduced to coincide with the October half-term in order to `` minimise disruption '' .
The Labour leader admitted a short lockdown would `` require significant sacrifices across the country '' and would mean people in England only being able to make essential travel and working from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people to be banned from mixing with other households - apart from those who have formed a support bubble - and the shutting of all bars , pubs and restaurants .
But the Labour leader said it would not mean closing schools .
Speaking at a news conference , in response to Boris Johnson 's announcement of a new three-tier system for localised coronavirus restrictions , Sir Keir said there was `` no longer time to give the prime minister the benefit of the doubt '' .
`` The government 's plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is needed , '' he added .
A short lockdown would `` provide an opportunity to reset and to rectify some of the mistakes the government has made '' , Sir Keir said , as he demanded ministers `` get a grip on testing and hand over track and trace to local authorities '' .
He urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to accompany a circuit-breaker lockdown with `` extensive support for jobs , businesses and our local economies '' .
Two government advisers - Graham Medley , who sits on the SAGE committee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scientific pandemic influenza group on modelling - have told the Financial Times that a two-week national lockdown could save between 3,000 and 107,000 deaths by January .
They said they plan to publish a joint paper modelling the effects of a 'circuit breaker ' .
Sir Keir accused Mr Johnson 's government of having `` not got a credible plan to slow infections , it has lost control of the virus , and it 's no longer following the scientific advice '' .
He highlighted how documents published on Monday night revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SAGE ) had recommended a `` circuit breaker '' lockdown three weeks ago .
Minutes from a 21 September meeting of SAGE showed that a short period of lockdown was at the top of a list of measures to be considered for `` immediate introduction '' .
Attendees of the meeting , held on Zoom , included the government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty .
The minutes of the meeting were published very shortly after the prime minister had faced questions at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his new three-tier strategy for localised restrictions .
In a direct message to Mr Johnson , Sir Keir said at his own news conference on Tuesday : `` You know that the science backs this approach .
`` You know that the restrictions you 're introducing wo n't be enough .
You know that a circuit-break is needed now to get this virus under control .
`` You ca n't keep delaying this and come back to the House of Commons every few weeks with another plan that wo n't work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle .
If you do you will have the votes in the House of Commons - I can assure you of that .
`` You do n't need to balance the needs of your party against the national interest . ''
The government will hold a gold command meeting on Wednesday to discuss whether Greater Manchester and Lancashire need to be reclassified into Tier 3 measures , Sky News has learned .
On Monday , the prime minister announced the Liverpool City Region would be the first part of England to be put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions .
Coming into force on Wednesday , this will see pubs and bars close - unless they can operate as restaurants - and people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens .
Indoor gyms , fitness and dance studios , sports facilities , leisure centres , betting shops , adult gaming centres and casinos will close alongside pubs and bars in the region .
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Sir Ed , the Liberal Democrat leader , told Sky News his party would `` absolutely '' back Sir Keir 's call for a circuit breaker lockdown .
`` That 's the only way I think we can protect people 's lives and livelihoods and get this virus back under control before Christmas , '' he said .
However , a senior government source branded Sir Keir `` a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic '' .
Analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is having to follow Sir Keir 's recommendation Sir Keir Starmer has made his biggest gamble of his leadership to date , today making Labour the party of the lockdown .
After days of arguments over what to do in the face of rising coronavirus cases - with a number of Labour MPs and mayors arguing to loosen certain restrictions - Sir Keir has today come down hard on the side of further restrictions .
He wants the prime minister to implement a two or three week `` circuit break '' .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from April but without schools closed and only applied to England .
The political attractions are clear .
This allows Sir Keir to present himself as listening the scientists , after it emerged government advisory group SAGE recommended such a move three weeks ago .
He is also likely to be on the side of public opinion , after a YouGov poll last night found a plurality of the public believed that Boris Johnson did n't go far enough .
He has also satisfied the demands of those in his own party who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dividing lines with the prime minister .
And he could also be proved right : if even Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty does not think the measures announced yesterday are enough , it seems likely something similar to the model outlined by the Labour leader will be foisted upon the nation in weeks .
Three weeks ago , when Mr Johnson announced the `` rule of six '' in response to SAGE 's original , not a single MP in the Commons including Sir Keir urged him to go further .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were mainly amongst those who believe that the government is going too far .
The centre of gravity amongst MPs then did not appear to be in favour of going further , even to match Nicola Sturgeon 's ban on household mixing .
The SAGE leak changed Sir Keir 's approach .
Labour argue that they never had the scientific advice to support a call for a tougher lockdown and now they do .
However this does not change the fundamentals of the debate .
The reason Mr Johnson has not chosen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is because of the consequences on the economy of pressing pause again on millions of businesses and jobs .
Sir Keir could not put a price on his promise to compensate everyone who loses out , but it would be high .
He may reply that the cost of inaction may be higher , but that is not an argument currently believed in the Treasury .
Yet there is only so long that Downing Street can resist this argument if case numbers climb ever higher .
The biggest danger for Mr Johnson will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keir 's recommendation .

Sir Keir Starmer has called for a two to three week "circuit breaker" lockdown in England as he accused the government of having "lost control" of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Labour leader urged the prime minister to "act now" and "break the cycle" of COVID-19 infections, as he warned the country could soon "sleep walk into a long and bleak winter".
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey told Sky News his party would back Labour's call.
And Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford told Times Radio he was "very actively" considering a "short, sharp intervention" in the country and the Welsh government was "working hard at that detail" of a circuit break lockdown.
Northern Ireland is also weighing up a circuit break lockdown, Sky News has reported this week.
Sir Keir has said a "temporary set of clear and effective restrictions" could be introduced to coincide with the October half-term in order to "minimise disruption".
The Labour leader admitted a short lockdown would "require significant sacrifices across the country" and would mean people in England only being able to make essential travel and working from home if they can.
He also called for people to be banned from mixing with other households - apart from those who have formed a support bubble - and the shutting of all bars, pubs and restaurants.
But the Labour leader said it would not mean closing schools.
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Image: Mask-wearing shoppers are seen walking through London during the pandemic
Speaking at a news conference, in response to Boris Johnson's announcement of a new three-tier system for localised coronavirus restrictions, Sir Keir said there was "no longer time to give the prime minister the benefit of the doubt".
"The government's plan simply isn't working - another course is needed," he added.
A short lockdown would "provide an opportunity to reset and to rectify some of the mistakes the government has made", Sir Keir said, as he demanded ministers "get a grip on testing and hand over track and trace to local authorities".
He urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to accompany a circuit-breaker lockdown with "extensive support for jobs, businesses and our local economies".
Two government advisers - Graham Medley, who sits on the SAGE committee, and Matt Keeling, a member of the scientific pandemic influenza group on modelling - have told the Financial Times that a two-week national lockdown could save between 3,000 and 107,000 deaths by January.
They said they plan to publish a joint paper modelling the effects of a 'circuit breaker'.
Sir Keir accused Mr Johnson's government of having "not got a credible plan to slow infections, it has lost control of the virus, and it's no longer following the scientific advice".
He highlighted how documents published on Monday night revealed the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) had recommended a "circuit breaker" lockdown three weeks ago.
Minutes from a 21 September meeting of SAGE showed that a short period of lockdown was at the top of a list of measures to be considered for "immediate introduction".
Attendees of the meeting, held on Zoom, included the government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.
The minutes of the meeting were published very shortly after the prime minister had faced questions at a Downing Street news conference on Monday on his new three-tier strategy for localised restrictions.
In a direct message to Mr Johnson, Sir Keir said at his own news conference on Tuesday: "You know that the science backs this approach.
"You know that the restrictions you're introducing won't be enough. You know that a circuit-break is needed now to get this virus under control.
"You can't keep delaying this and come back to the House of Commons every few weeks with another plan that won't work.
"So act now, break the cycle. If you do you will have the votes in the House of Commons - I can assure you of that.
"You don't need to balance the needs of your party against the national interest."
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The government will hold a gold command meeting on Wednesday to discuss whether Greater Manchester and Lancashire need to be reclassified into Tier 3 measures, Sky News has learned.
On Monday, the prime minister announced the Liverpool City Region would be the first part of England to be put into the new Tier 3 of localised restrictions.
Coming into force on Wednesday, this will see pubs and bars close - unless they can operate as restaurants - and people banned from socialising with other households both indoors and in private gardens.
Indoor gyms, fitness and dance studios, sports facilities, leisure centres, betting shops, adult gaming centres and casinos will close alongside pubs and bars in the region.
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Wedding receptions will not be permitted and people are being urged to avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK.
Sir Ed, the Liberal Democrat leader, told Sky News his party would "absolutely" back Sir Keir's call for a circuit breaker lockdown.
"That's the only way I think we can protect people's lives and livelihoods and get this virus back under control before Christmas," he said.
However, a senior government source branded Sir Keir "a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic".
Analysis: The biggest danger for the PM is having to follow Sir Keir's recommendation
By Sam Coates, deputy political editor
Sir Keir Starmer has made his biggest gamble of his leadership to date, today making Labour the party of the lockdown.
After days of arguments over what to do in the face of rising coronavirus cases - with a number of Labour MPs and mayors arguing to loosen certain restrictions - Sir Keir has today come down hard on the side of further restrictions.
He wants the prime minister to implement a two or three week "circuit break". His plan would resemble the original national lockdown from April but without schools closed and only applied to England.
The political attractions are clear. This allows Sir Keir to present himself as listening the scientists, after it emerged government advisory group SAGE recommended such a move three weeks ago.
He is also likely to be on the side of public opinion, after a YouGov poll last night found a plurality of the public believed that Boris Johnson didn't go far enough.
He has also satisfied the demands of those in his own party who worried Sir Keir was not creating sufficient dividing lines with the prime minister.
And he could also be proved right: if even Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty does not think the measures announced yesterday are enough, it seems likely something similar to the model outlined by the Labour leader will be foisted upon the nation in weeks.
Three weeks ago, when Mr Johnson announced the "rule of six" in response to SAGE's original, not a single MP in the Commons including Sir Keir urged him to go further.
This is because the most heated arguments amongst MPs were mainly amongst those who believe that the government is going too far.
The centre of gravity amongst MPs then did not appear to be in favour of going further, even to match Nicola Sturgeon's ban on household mixing.
The SAGE leak changed Sir Keir's approach. Labour argue that they never had the scientific advice to support a call for a tougher lockdown and now they do.
However this does not change the fundamentals of the debate. The reason Mr Johnson has not chosen to go for a full lockdown so far is because of the consequences on the economy of pressing pause again on millions of businesses and jobs.
Sir Keir could not put a price on his promise to compensate everyone who loses out, but it would be high. He may reply that the cost of inaction may be higher, but that is not an argument currently believed in the Treasury. Yet there is only so long that Downing Street can resist this argument if case numbers climb ever higher.
The biggest danger for Mr Johnson will come if he has to follow Sir Keir's recommendation.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--42 Tory rebels rail against 10pm curfew in Commons vote

Tory MPs had already served notice that they were bitterly opposed to the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants .
For days , they have been denouncing it in Commons debates .
But when it came to a vote on the controversial lockdown measure , 42 Conservative MPs - plus two tellers - voted against it , in a show of strength and bigger-than-expected rebellion .
Boris Johnson comfortably won the vote , by 299 votes to 82 , with 23 Labour MPs led by Jeremy Corbyn also defying Sir Keir Starmer and voting with the Conservative rebels against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebellion Mr Johnson has faced since he became prime minister and , had Labour MPs all voted with the rebels , they could have overturned his 80-seat majority .
And the list of Conservative rebels was not just confined to the usual suspects - the awkward squad who rebel on any subject , given any opportunity - although they joined in , naturally .
The rebels were led by Sir Graham Brady , the chairman of the 1922 Committee , who is Conservative MPs ' backbench shop steward and an MP more powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandees like Sir Charles Walker , ex-minister Esther McVey and veterans including David Davis , Sir Christopher Chope , Sir John Redwood and Sir Desmond Swayne from the Tories ' libertarian wing .
Then there were serial rebels , hardline Brexiteers and fellow-libertarians like Steve Baker , Peter Bone and Philip Davies and the two `` tellers for the Noes '' , Philip Hollobone and Craig McKinlay .
Worryingly for the prime minister , nine new MPs from the so-called Red Wall seats in northern England rebelled , including Bolton West MP Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministerial aide minutes before the vote .
In a hard-hitting resignation letter to the prime minister , Mr Green said the local lockdown in Bolton had failed and `` the attempted cure is worse than the disease '' .
Others from the 2019 intake who voted against the curfew were Imran Ahmad Khan , James Daly , Tom Hunt , Chris Loder , Antony Mangnall , Gary Sambrook , Matt Vickers and Christian Wakeford .
But these right-wing libertarian Tories had some unlikely left-wing Labour bedfellows in the `` No '' lobby , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader , and the former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott .
Other left-wing rebels were Corbyn allies Rebecca Long-Bailey , Dawn Butler , Ian Lavery and Jon Trickett , as the Labour left joined forces with the Tory Right .
From the opposite wing of the Labour Party , Blairite former cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw , along with former defence ministers Kevan Jones and John Spellar and senior MP Chris Bryant , rebelled .
Although the Scottish National Party 's MPs did not vote on the curfew in England , 10 Lib Dems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Green Party 's Caroline Lucus opposed it .
The outcome of the vote reveals how brittle support for tougher lockdown measures is on the Tory benches , which is a worrying development for the prime minister as he contemplates further action .
And now that the Labour leader is proposing a `` circuit breaker '' , how do the votes for that in the Commons stack up ?
Addressing the 1922 Committee of Tory MPs on a Zoom call , Mr Johnson accused Sir Keir of `` playing politics '' and `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken wheel '' .
But after the 44-strong rebellion on the 10pm curfew , it is bound to be suggested that it 's the prime minister 's own parliamentary colleagues who are veering out of control .
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The full list of 42 Conservative MPs who rebelled to oppose the curfew regulations were : Imran Ahmad Khan ( Wakefield ) , Sir David Amess ( Southend West ) , Steve Baker ( Wycombe ) , Harriett Baldwin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Harrow East ) , Crispin Blunt ( Reigate ) , Peter Bone ( Wellingborough ) , Sir Graham Brady ( Altrincham and Sale West ) , Sir Christopher Chope ( Christchurch ) , Geoffrey Clifton-Brown ( The Cotswolds ) , James Daly ( Bury North ) , Philip Davies ( Shipley ) , David Davis ( Haltemprice and Howden ) , Dehenna Davison ( Bishop Auckland ) , Jackie Doyle-Price ( Thurrock ) , Richard Drax ( South Dorset ) , Marcus Fysh ( Yeovil ) , Nusrat Ghani ( Wealden ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tom Hunt ( Ipswich ) , Pauline Latham ( Mid Derbyshire ) , Chris Loder ( West Dorset ) , Tim Loughton ( East Worthing and Shoreham ) , Anthony Mangnall ( Totnes ) , Karl McCartney ( Lincoln ) , Esther McVey ( Tatton ) , Huw Merriman ( Bexhill and Battle ) , Anne Marie Morris ( Newton Abbot ) , Sir John Redwood ( Wokingham ) , Andrew Rosindell ( Romford ) , Gary Sambrook ( Birmingham Northfield ) , Bob Seely ( Isle of Wight ) , Henry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swayne ( New Forest West ) , Sir Robert Syms ( Poole ) , Derek Thomas ( St Ives ) , Craig Tracey ( North Warwickshire ) , Matt Vickers ( Stockton South ) , Christian Wakeford ( Bury South ) , Sir Charles Walker ( Broxbourne ) , Giles Watling ( Clacton ) , and William Wragg ( Hazel Grove ) .
The 23 Labour MPs who voted against the regulations , which included the 10pm curfew and other restrictions , were : Diane Abbott ( Hackney North and Stoke Newington ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Ben Bradshaw ( Exeter ) , Chris Bryant ( Rhondda ) , Dawn Butler ( Brent Central ) , Jeremy Corbyn ( Islington North ) , Geraint Davies ( Swansea West ) , Andrew Gwynne ( Denton and Reddish ) , Mike Hill ( Hartlepool ) , Rupa Huq ( Ealing Central and Acton ) , Kevan Jones ( North Durham ) , Ian Lavery ( Wansbeck ) , Emma Lewell-Buck ( South Shields ) , Rebecca Long-Bailey ( Salford and Eccles ) , Ian Mearns ( Gateshead ) , Grahame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Jarrow ) , Bell Ribeiro-Addy ( Streatham ) , Lloyd Russell-Moyle ( Brighton Kempton ) , John Spellar ( Warley ) , Graham Stringer ( Blackley and Broughton ) , Jon Trickett ( Hemsworth ) , and Derek Twigg ( Halton ) .
Ten Liberal Democrats , six DUP MPs and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas also opposed the regulations .

Tory MPs had already served notice that they were bitterly opposed to the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants.
For days, they have been denouncing it in Commons debates.
But when it came to a vote on the controversial lockdown measure, 42 Conservative MPs - plus two tellers - voted against it, in a show of strength and bigger-than-expected rebellion.
Boris Johnson comfortably won the vote, by 299 votes to 82, with 23 Labour MPs led by Jeremy Corbyn also defying Sir Keir Starmer and voting with the Conservative rebels against the government.
This was the biggest Tory rebellion Mr Johnson has faced since he became prime minister and, had Labour MPs all voted with the rebels, they could have overturned his 80-seat majority.
And the list of Conservative rebels was not just confined to the usual suspects - the awkward squad who rebel on any subject, given any opportunity - although they joined in, naturally.
The rebels were led by Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the 1922 Committee, who is Conservative MPs' backbench shop steward and an MP more powerful than most cabinet ministers.
They included grandees like Sir Charles Walker, ex-minister Esther McVey and veterans including David Davis, Sir Christopher Chope, Sir John Redwood and Sir Desmond Swayne from the Tories' libertarian wing.
Then there were serial rebels, hardline Brexiteers and fellow-libertarians like Steve Baker, Peter Bone and Philip Davies and the two "tellers for the Noes", Philip Hollobone and Craig McKinlay.
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Worryingly for the prime minister, nine new MPs from the so-called Red Wall seats in northern England rebelled, including Bolton West MP Chris Green, who quit as a junior ministerial aide minutes before the vote.
In a hard-hitting resignation letter to the prime minister, Mr Green said the local lockdown in Bolton had failed and "the attempted cure is worse than the disease".
Others from the 2019 intake who voted against the curfew were Imran Ahmad Khan, James Daly, Tom Hunt, Chris Loder, Antony Mangnall, Gary Sambrook, Matt Vickers and Christian Wakeford.
But these right-wing libertarian Tories had some unlikely left-wing Labour bedfellows in the "No" lobby, led by Mr Corbyn, the former leader, and the former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott.
Other left-wing rebels were Corbyn allies Rebecca Long-Bailey, Dawn Butler, Ian Lavery and Jon Trickett, as the Labour left joined forces with the Tory Right.
From the opposite wing of the Labour Party, Blairite former cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw, along with former defence ministers Kevan Jones and John Spellar and senior MP Chris Bryant, rebelled.
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Although the Scottish National Party's MPs did not vote on the curfew in England, 10 Lib Dems, six Democratic Unionist Party MPs and the Green Party's Caroline Lucus opposed it.
The outcome of the vote reveals how brittle support for tougher lockdown measures is on the Tory benches, which is a worrying development for the prime minister as he contemplates further action.
And now that the Labour leader is proposing a "circuit breaker", how do the votes for that in the Commons stack up?
Addressing the 1922 Committee of Tory MPs on a Zoom call, Mr Johnson accused Sir Keir of "playing politics" and "wobbling about like a trolley with a broken wheel".
But after the 44-strong rebellion on the 10pm curfew, it is bound to be suggested that it's the prime minister's own parliamentary colleagues who are veering out of control.
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The full list of 42 Conservative MPs who rebelled to oppose the curfew regulations were: Imran Ahmad Khan (Wakefield), Sir David Amess (Southend West), Steve Baker (Wycombe), Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire), Bob Blackman (Harrow East), Crispin Blunt (Reigate), Peter Bone (Wellingborough), Sir Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West), Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch), Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds), James Daly (Bury North), Philip Davies (Shipley), David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden), Dehenna Davison (Bishop Auckland), Jackie Doyle-Price (Thurrock), Richard Drax (South Dorset), Marcus Fysh (Yeovil), Nusrat Ghani (Wealden), Chris Green (Bolton West), Tom Hunt (Ipswich), Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire), Chris Loder (West Dorset), Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham), Anthony Mangnall (Totnes), Karl McCartney (Lincoln), Esther McVey (Tatton), Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle), Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot), Sir John Redwood (Wokingham), Andrew Rosindell (Romford), Gary Sambrook (Birmingham Northfield), Bob Seely (Isle of Wight), Henry Smith (Crawley), Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West), Sir Robert Syms (Poole), Derek Thomas (St Ives), Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire), Matt Vickers (Stockton South), Christian Wakeford (Bury South), Sir Charles Walker (Broxbourne), Giles Watling (Clacton), and William Wragg (Hazel Grove).
The 23 Labour MPs who voted against the regulations, which included the 10pm curfew and other restrictions, were: Diane Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington), Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse), Ben Bradshaw (Exeter), Chris Bryant (Rhondda), Dawn Butler (Brent Central), Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North), Geraint Davies (Swansea West), Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish), Mike Hill (Hartlepool), Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton), Kevan Jones (North Durham), Ian Lavery (Wansbeck), Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields), Rebecca Long-Bailey (Salford and Eccles), Ian Mearns (Gateshead), Grahame Morris (Easington), Kate Osborne (Jarrow), Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Streatham), Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Brighton Kempton), John Spellar (Warley), Graham Stringer (Blackley and Broughton), Jon Trickett (Hemsworth), and Derek Twigg (Halton).
Ten Liberal Democrats, six DUP MPs and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas also opposed the regulations.


skynewspolitics--2020-10-13--Tory MP fights back tears in Commons after learning of friend's COVID death

A Conservative MP fought back tears while speaking in the House of Commons shortly after receiving news that her friend had died with COVID-19 .
Andrea Jenkyns , the MP for Morley and Outwood , joined Tuesday night 's debate on the government 's Fisheries Bill .
However , before she spoke about the proposed legislation , an emotional Ms Jenkyns told MPs : `` If I may just take a few moments .
`` I 've just received a text message alerting me to the news that a good friend of mine - and former guitarist and former band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-day battle with coronavirus .
`` I just want to send my love and prayers to his wife and pay tribute to a gentle giant and an awesome guitarist , and a true family man .
As she began her contribution to the debate on the Fisheries Bill , her voice broke with emotion .
Minutes before speaking in the Commons , she had posted on Twitter : `` So sad , RIP to my friend , old band member and guitarist Steve who has died from COVID .
`` A truly decent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be missed immensely by his family and friends .
`` God bless big guy and prayers for the family . ''
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Earlier on Tuesday , Ms Jenkyns spoke in the Commons in support of the government 's new three-tier system of localised COVID-19 restrictions .
She said : `` As Conservatives , we suffer by instinct from the imposition of restrictions - I personally do - but we would not do it unless it was extremely @ @ @ @ @ @

A Conservative MP fought back tears while speaking in the House of Commons shortly after receiving news that her friend had died with COVID-19.
Andrea Jenkyns, the MP for Morley and Outwood, joined Tuesday night's debate on the government's Fisheries Bill.
However, before she spoke about the proposed legislation, an emotional Ms Jenkyns told MPs: "If I may just take a few moments.
"I've just received a text message alerting me to the news that a good friend of mine - and former guitarist and former band member - has just died following a two-day battle with coronavirus.
"I just want to send my love and prayers to his wife and pay tribute to a gentle giant and an awesome guitarist, and a true family man.
"So rest in peace, Steve."
As she began her contribution to the debate on the Fisheries Bill, her voice broke with emotion.
Minutes before speaking in the Commons, she had posted on Twitter: "So sad, RIP to my friend, old band member and guitarist Steve who has died from COVID.
"A truly decent chap and family man, who will be missed immensely by his family and friends.
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"God bless big guy and prayers for the family."
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Earlier on Tuesday, Ms Jenkyns spoke in the Commons in support of the government's new three-tier system of localised COVID-19 restrictions.
She said: "As Conservatives, we suffer by instinct from the imposition of restrictions - I personally do - but we would not do it unless it was extremely necessary to safeguard lives."