thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--Brexit branded 'slap in the face' for Brussels as French MEP warns EU is 'doomed to fail'

The vice-president of France ’ s right-wing Rassemblement National ( RN ) party Jordan Bardella said on Friday that Brexit was “ a slap in the face ” for the European Union , as he warned that the now 27-member bloc had to undergo deep change or face collapse .
M Bardella , who is also a member of the European Parliament , told the news channel BFM-TV : “ Brexit is a slap in the face for the European Union .
“ The European Union is dead .
Europe ’ s sovereignists have been sounding the alarm bell for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European construction is doomed to fail … Brexit must be seen as an opportunity to put a number of European treaties back on the table , ” M Bardella continued , as he called for the bloc to “ change everything without destroying anything ” .
Although it has long dropped its calls for a Frexit , France ’ s leading far-right RN party has long urged the bloc to reinvent itself and become a union of sovereign nation-states .
RN leader Marine Le Pen dropped her party ’ s calls for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centrist Emmanuel Macron in the 2017 presidential election .
Her party , however , remains fiercely eurosceptic and continues to advocate for a return to a Europe of independent nation-states .
The UK finally cast off from the EU on Friday evening , with Brexiteers hailing an “ independence day ” they said marked the start of a new era for the country .
In a video address released earlier in the day , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Brexit would be a “ stunning success ” for Britain .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an astonishing moment of hope , a moment they thought would never come .
“ The most important thing to say tonight is that this is not an end but a beginning.
” He added : “ And yes , it is partly about using these new powers – this recaptured sovereignty – to deliver the changes people voted for .
“ Whether that is by controlling immigration or creating freeports or liberating our fishing industry or doing free trade deals.
” While almost nothing will change straight away because of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exit deal , Britain is legally out of the bloc .
Mr Johnson has promised to strike a broad trade agreement with Brussels .
His aim is a deal allowing for tariff and quota-free trade in goods , similar to the terms the bloc now has in place with Canada .
But , the EU has warned it will not sign a trade deal with a large economically powerful neighbour without solid provisions to guarantee fair competition .
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last week : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement .
But … we will certainly not expose our companies to unfair competition ” .
No new relationship will replicate the benefits of membership for Britain , she insisted , adding that she hoped London and Brussels would “ stay good friends and partners ” .
The EU has repeatedly warned that 11 months is not enough time to negotiate a post-Brexit free trade deal and that a messy exit might still happen at the end of the year if the transition ends without any agreement in place .

Brexit: UK departure is ‘historic alarm signal’ says Macron
The vice-president of France’s right-wing Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella said on Friday that Brexit was “a slap in the face” for the European Union, as he warned that the now 27-member bloc had to undergo deep change or face collapse.
M Bardella, who is also a member of the European Parliament, told the news channel BFM-TV: “Brexit is a slap in the face for the European Union. “The European Union is dead. Europe’s sovereignists have been sounding the alarm bell for years.” “The current model of European construction is doomed to fail … Brexit must be seen as an opportunity to put a number of European treaties back on the table,” M Bardella continued, as he called for the bloc to “change everything without destroying anything”. Although it has long dropped its calls for a Frexit, France’s leading far-right RN party has long urged the bloc to reinvent itself and become a union of sovereign nation-states.
Rassemblement national party member Jordan Bardella
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Brexit would be a 'stunning success' for Britain
RN leader Marine Le Pen dropped her party’s calls for a Frexit after her crushing defeat to pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron in the 2017 presidential election. Her party, however, remains fiercely eurosceptic and continues to advocate for a return to a Europe of independent nation-states. The UK finally cast off from the EU on Friday evening, with Brexiteers hailing an “independence day” they said marked the start of a new era for the country. In a video address released earlier in the day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Brexit would be a “stunning success” for Britain. He said: “For many people, this is an astonishing moment of hope, a moment they thought would never come.
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“The most important thing to say tonight is that this is not an end but a beginning.” He added: “And yes, it is partly about using these new powers – this recaptured sovereignty – to deliver the changes people voted for. “Whether that is by controlling immigration or creating freeports or liberating our fishing industry or doing free trade deals.” While almost nothing will change straight away because of an 11-month transition period negotiated as part of the exit deal, Britain is legally out of the bloc. Mr Johnson has promised to strike a broad trade agreement with Brussels.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--They STILL don’t get it! Brexit branded a mistake by Emmanuel Macron ally

The Brussels bloc lost one of its most powerful members on Friday night as the UK – which represents 15 percent of Europe ’ s GDP – officially bowed out of the European Union .
`` Brexit is a mistake .
There ’ s no such thing as a good Brexit .
It ’ s a bad decision that will hurt both the United Kingdom and Europe , ” Mlle Loiseau , France ’ s former Europe minister , told France Inter radio on Friday .
“ Everyone can make a mistake , especially when you ’ ve been lied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barely-veiled reference to claims Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his allies lied to voters during the 2016 EU referendum campaign .
French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed similar concerns about Brexit on Sunday , branding the divorce as a “ waste ” of time and energy that was “ based on quite a lot of false information ” .
M Le Drian also warned London that Brussels would not tolerate unfair economic competition .
“ If Great Britain wants to establish outside of the European Union a sort of ‘ Singapore-on-Thames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one must respect EU rules in order to have access to its single market , ” M Le Drian said in a joint interview with broadcasters LCI and RTL and Le Figaro .
A “ Singapore-on-Thames ” scenario – a highly deregulated British financial sector much like the city-state – is one backed by many Brexiteers .
M Le Drian also warned France would remain “ extremely vigilant ” in future negotiations on fisheries with the UK .
Regaining control of Britain ’ s waters was a totem for Brexit campaigners .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be no free trade agreement without a fair fisheries accord .
Britain finally broke off from the EU on Friday evening , with Mr Johnson hailing the “ dawn of a new era ” for the country .
“ For many people , this is an astonishing moment of hope , a moment they thought would never come , ” Mr Johnson said .
But the bloc ’ s most influential leaders , namely Germany ’ s Angela Merkel and France ’ s Emmanuel Macron , cast Brexit as a sad moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While European leaders have repeatedly warned the UK that leaving would be worse than staying , the divorce also badly diminishes the EU .
The bloc has lost 15 percent of its economy , its biggest military spender and the world ’ s leading financial hub , London .
Mr Johnson now has 11 months to strike a broad free trade agreement with the EU , the world ’ s biggest trading bloc .
The EU says it will not seal a trade pact with a large , economically powerful neighbour without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some in Brussels fear Mr Johnson could try to undercut EU businesses by loosening regulatory standards , something he has promised not to do .
Mr Johnson ’ s aim is a trade deal allowing for tariff- and quota-free trade in goods , similar to the terms the bloc now has in place with Canada .

Brexit: UK departure is ‘historic alarm signal’ says Macron
The Brussels bloc lost one of its most powerful members on Friday night as the UK – which represents 15 percent of Europe’s GDP – officially bowed out of the European Union. "Brexit is a mistake. There’s no such thing as a good Brexit. It’s a bad decision that will hurt both the United Kingdom and Europe,” Mlle Loiseau, France’s former Europe minister, told France Inter radio on Friday.
“Everyone can make a mistake, especially when you’ve been lied to,” she said in a barely-veiled reference to claims Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his allies lied to voters during the 2016 EU referendum campaign. French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed similar concerns about Brexit on Sunday, branding the divorce as a “waste” of time and energy that was “based on quite a lot of false information”. M Le Drian also warned London that Brussels would not tolerate unfair economic competition. “If Great Britain wants to establish outside of the European Union a sort of ‘Singapore-on-Thames,’ we will not agree because one must respect EU rules in order to have access to its single market,” M Le Drian said in a joint interview with broadcasters LCI and RTL and Le Figaro.
French MEP Nathalie Loiseau thinks Brexit is a 'mistake'
London celebrates Brexit
A “Singapore-on-Thames” scenario – a highly deregulated British financial sector much like the city-state – is one backed by many Brexiteers. M Le Drian also warned France would remain “extremely vigilant” in future negotiations on fisheries with the UK. Regaining control of Britain’s waters was a totem for Brexit campaigners. But the European Commission has repeatedly warned there would be no free trade agreement without a fair fisheries accord. Britain finally broke off from the EU on Friday evening, with Mr Johnson hailing the “dawn of a new era” for the country. “For many people, this is an astonishing moment of hope, a moment they thought would never come,” Mr Johnson said.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--Brexit news: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK exited the European Union at 11pm on Friday , January 31 , bringing to an end four years @ @ @ @ @ .
The country now embarks on transitionary talks with the EU , when it will @ @ @ @ @ deals which will define its future relationship with the bloc .
Although the UK has @ @ @ @ @ officials will be locked in talks with the bloc for another next year .
The @ @ @ @ @ phase , which will see the UK bound EU rules and regulations until new policy @ @ @ @ @ hammered out .
The phase officially ends on December 31 , 2020 , ideally with @ @ @ @ @ offering stability for a post-Brexit UK .
Trade is one of the most important subjects @ @ @ @ @ the next year , as without an effective deal the UK may end up neck-deep @ @ @ @ @ costs .
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Trade is the next step for Brexit negotiations following January 31 and will see officials scramble for an agreement to prevent a slew of extra costs hitting the country next year. The UK and EU will be locked in a "transition" phase until December this year.
Although the UK has exited the EU, Government officials will be locked in talks with the bloc for another next year.
The next step is a transitionary phase, which will see the UK bound EU rules and regulations until new policy and trade arrangements have been hammered out.
The phase officially ends on December 31, 2020, ideally with a set of new agreements offering stability for a post-Brexit UK.
Trade is one of the most important subjects Government officials will broach over the next year, as without an effective deal the UK may end up neck-deep in a swathe of new costs.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--‘Act more quickly!’ Merkel hurries EU to become MORE competitive after Brexit threat

Mrs Merkel said today that she would be prepared to back necessary changes to the EU ’ s Lisbon Treaty , but warned the bloc will have to become more competitive with not only Britain but all non-EU nations now that Brexit has finally been implemented .
She said : “ I could well imagine treaty changes should this be necessary .
“ We are required in view of Britain ’ s exit to strengthen our competitiveness and to act more quickly.
” Her words come after she warned the UK would be a “ major competitor ” with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Merkel said the UK could join China and the USA on a list of the bloc ’ s main trade rivals in the coming years .
During a joint press conference with France ’ s Emmanuel Macron in Paris , she warned the UK would become a “ potential competitor ” with the EU in the global marketplace “ along with China and the United States ” .
She added : “ Europe needs to show what it is made of.
” EU capitals were told by Michel Barnier that it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Brexit deal with Britain ahead of the crunch October summit that came weeks before Boris Johnson ’ s stonking election victory .
Britain ’ s exit from the EU finally took place on Friday , with Nigel Farage giving a speech at Parliament Square to thousands of Brexiteers .
But a trade deal between the UK and EU is still being worked out .
Today , Michel Barnier insisted Britain must sacrifice its fishing waters in order to strike a trade deal with the EU .
Presenting his draft negotiating mandate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” between a free-trade agreement and continued reciprocal access for European trawlermen .
He said : “ Our free-trade agreement must include an agreement on fisheries .
“ This agreement should provide reciprocal access to markets and waters , which contains quota shares.
” READ NOW : Brexit trade deal hits huge barrier on day one over alignment demand [ NEWS ] A negotiation document , published ahead of formal talks , reads : “ The envisaged partnership should include , in its economic part , provisions on fisheries setting out a framework @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as the conditions on access to waters and resources.
” Mr Barnier added : “ It ’ s clear that the agreement we wish to have , in the interests of UK fishermen and in the interests of European fishermen , I call that reciprocal access to our territorial waters and our markets , that agreement on fisheries will be inextricably linked to the trade agreement .
“ As indeed will be the third aspect , which is the agreement on the level playing field with Boris Johnson.
” It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build upon the bloc ’ s hated Common Fisheries Policy .
The demand will spark rows with London after the Prime Minister insisted the country would reclaim control of its fishing waters after Brexit .
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Mrs Merkel said today that she would be prepared to back necessary changes to the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, but warned the bloc will have to become more competitive with not only Britain but all non-EU nations now that Brexit has finally been implemented. She said: “I could well imagine treaty changes should this be necessary. “We are required in view of Britain’s exit to strengthen our competitiveness and to act more quickly.”
Her words come after she warned the UK would be a “major competitor” with the EU after Brexit. In October, Ms Merkel said the UK could join China and the USA on a list of the bloc’s main trade rivals in the coming years. During a joint press conference with France’s Emmanuel Macron in Paris, she warned the UK would become a “potential competitor” with the EU in the global marketplace “along with China and the United States”. She added: “Europe needs to show what it is made of.” EU capitals were told by Michel Barnier that it would be “very difficult” to strike a Brexit deal with Britain ahead of the crunch October summit that came weeks before Boris Johnson’s stonking election victory.
Angela Merkel has expressed her concern over EU treaty changes
Her words come after she warned the UK would be a “major competitor” with the EU
Britain’s exit from the EU finally took place on Friday, with Nigel Farage giving a speech at Parliament Square to thousands of Brexiteers. But a trade deal between the UK and EU is still being worked out. Today, Michel Barnier insisted Britain must sacrifice its fishing waters in order to strike a trade deal with the EU. Presenting his draft negotiating mandate, the Frenchman put a “inextricable link” between a free-trade agreement and continued reciprocal access for European trawlermen. He said: “Our free-trade agreement must include an agreement on fisheries. “This agreement should provide reciprocal access to markets and waters, which contains quota shares.” READ NOW: Brexit trade deal hits huge barrier on day one over alignment demand [NEWS]
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Michel Barnier demanded EU access to Britain's waters
A negotiation document, published ahead of formal talks, reads: “The envisaged partnership should include, in its economic part, provisions on fisheries setting out a framework for the management of shared fish stocks, as well as the conditions on access to waters and resources.” Mr Barnier added: “It’s clear that the agreement we wish to have, in the interests of UK fishermen and in the interests of European fishermen, I call that reciprocal access to our territorial waters and our markets, that agreement on fisheries will be inextricably linked to the trade agreement. “As indeed will be the third aspect, which is the agreement on the level playing field with Boris Johnson.” It adds that the new UK-EU agreement should build upon the bloc’s hated Common Fisheries Policy. The demand will spark rows with London after the Prime Minister insisted the country would reclaim control of its fishing waters after Brexit. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--Brexit latest: The four EU trade rules UK won’t abide by anymore

Brexit has been delivered , almost four years after the UK voted to leave the European Union .
Throughout 2020 , the UK and EU will negotiate the future relationship during an 11-month transition period deciding on everything regarding trade , EU rules , freedom of movement and more .
Express.co.uk has compiled a list of the key trade rules the UK will no longer abide post-Brexit .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to unleash Britain ’ s potential as the country prepares to be fully independent of the European Union in the wake of the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking in London , Mr Johnson used his speech on “ unleashing Britain ’ s potential ” to raise the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms if EU chiefs refuse to sign off on a Canada-style free trade agreement .
He said : “ There is no need for a free trade agreement to involve accepting EU rules on competition policy , subsidies , social protection , the environment or anything similar.
” READ MORE : Brexit trade deal hits huge barrier on day one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell this number plate for over £4,000 The speech from the British PM came right after the EU ’ s leader Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier laid out the bloc ’ s position on Brexit , making it clear the EU ’ s long-standing position that the UK ’ s level access to the single market would depend on its alignment with its rules and regulations .
But Mr Johnson disagreed with Mr Barnier , reporting it would be unnecessary for the UK to sign up to EU rules to reach a free-trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we going to insist that the EU does everything that we do as the price of free trade ?
Are we ?
Of course not .
“ We want a comprehensive free trade agreement similar to Canada ’ s but in the unlikely event that we do not succeed then our trade will have to be based on our existing withdrawal agreement with the EU.
” “ Let ’ s be clear the choice is emphatically not deal or no deal , we have a deal.
” The EU ’ s rule on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the internal market , prohibiting anti-competitive agreements between undertakings .
These laws are in place to ensure agreements between two or more firms are unable to restrict competition , such as price-fixing or market sharing .
The EU competition policy additionally prevents the abuse of dominant positions , such as attempting to push a rival out of a market by predatory pricing .
Since 2004 , national regulators , such as the UK , are empowered to apply these EU rules which apply to trade between members states in the EU single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scrap talks sparks emergency no-deal planning from EU [ INSIGHT ] Can you still drive in France after Brexit ?
[ EXPLAINER ] Barnier and Boris lock horns as EU chief says Brexit deal in 11 months [ ANALYSIS ] • Boris threat to scrap talks sparks emergency no deal planning from EU A subsidy is a financial contribution made by or on behalf of a government or a public body which gives the recipient a benefit .
The EU can impose duties to counteract a subsidy , but only if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry or group of firms or industries .
Export subsidies , and subsidies based on using domestic goods over imported ones , are specific .
When an EU industry thinks imports of a product from a non-EU country are subsidised and injuring the EU industry producing the same product , it can lodge a complaint with the Commission .
Last year , Mr Johnson promised new state aid rules for the UK after Brexit , claiming the current EU system made it more difficult for the Government to protect the British steel industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister ’ s claim that EU state subsidy rules make it more difficult for the British government to intervene in the economy .
Social protection consists of the set of policies and programmes designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labour markets , diminishing people ’ s exposure to risks , and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social risks , such as unemployment , exclusion , sickness , disability and old age .
The European Union has several rules related to labour law which primarily covers working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fixed-term work and the posting of workers , and secondly informing and consulting workers about collective redundancies , transfers of companies and such .
Primary , the EU aims to achieve high employment & strong social protection , improve living & working conditions and protect social cohesion with these rules , by establishing a set of minimum standards which must be adhered to .
EU trade agreements aim to strengthen economies and create jobs from deals struck between countries .
However , as well as protecting EU rules and values as pertain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help the EU shape globalisation , especially concerning human rights , working conditions and the environment .
In an effort to promote global sustainable development , the EU is taking steps to integrate environmental concerns into its external relations and trade policies .
Particular emphasis is put on including environmental issues in the enlargement process , on developing stronger global cooperation on environmental issues through an enhanced United Nations system and on finding a greater balance between liberalised trade rules and multilateral environmental agreements .
The EU Strategy “ Europe 2020 ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and inclusive growth .
This EU trade policy should continue to “ support green growth and climate change objectives ” and to “ support and promote green growth around the globe in other areas , such as energy , resource efficiency and biodiversity protection ” .
Mr Johnson has instead called for a Canada-style free trade agreement , saying the UK would return to the Withdrawal Agreement if such a deal was not reached .
Under the EU-Canada deal , import tariffs on most goods have been eliminated between the two countries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks .
The flow of services , such as banking , essential for the UK economy , between Canada and the EU are much more restricted .
He said the EU was ready to offer a “ highly ambitious trade deal as the central pillar of this partnership ” , which included zero tariffs and zero quotas .
But he underlined that any deal was dependent on the UK agreeing to “ specific and effective guarantees to ensure a level playing field ” so competition “ is and remains open and fair ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be an agreement on fisheries to allow “ continued reciprocal access ” .

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Brexit has been delivered, almost four years after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Throughout 2020, the UK and EU will negotiate the future relationship during an 11-month transition period deciding on everything regarding trade, EU rules, freedom of movement and more. Express.co.uk has compiled a list of the key trade rules the UK will no longer abide post-Brexit.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to unleash Britain’s potential as the country prepares to be fully independent of the European Union in the wake of the UK’s official departure on Friday, January 31. Speaking in London, Mr Johnson used his speech on “unleashing Britain’s potential” to raise the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms if EU chiefs refuse to sign off on a Canada-style free trade agreement. He said: “There is no need for a free trade agreement to involve accepting EU rules on competition policy, subsidies, social protection, the environment or anything similar.” READ MORE: Brexit trade deal hits huge barrier on day one over alignment demand
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READ MORE EuroMillions after Brexit: Can you play EuroMillions after Brexit? The speech from the British PM came right after the EU’s leader Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier laid out the bloc’s position on Brexit, making it clear the EU’s long-standing position that the UK’s level access to the single market would depend on its alignment with its rules and regulations. But Mr Johnson disagreed with Mr Barnier, reporting it would be unnecessary for the UK to sign up to EU rules to reach a free-trade agreement. He said: “Are we going to insist that the EU does everything that we do as the price of free trade? Are we? Of course not. “We want a comprehensive free trade agreement similar to Canada’s but in the unlikely event that we do not succeed then our trade will have to be based on our existing withdrawal agreement with the EU.” “Let’s be clear the choice is emphatically not deal or no deal, we have a deal.”
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Brexit latest: The UK officially left the EU on October 31
Competition policy The EU’s rule on competition policy establishes legal mandates on competition within the internal market, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements between undertakings. These laws are in place to ensure agreements between two or more firms are unable to restrict competition, such as price-fixing or market sharing. The EU competition policy additionally prevents the abuse of dominant positions, such as attempting to push a rival out of a market by predatory pricing. Since 2004, national regulators, such as the UK, are empowered to apply these EU rules which apply to trade between members states in the EU single market. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Brexit news: The SEVEN big changes which take effect from Brexit Day Subsidies A subsidy is a financial contribution made by or on behalf of a government or a public body which gives the recipient a benefit. The EU can impose duties to counteract a subsidy, but only if it is limited to a specific firm, industry or group of firms or industries. Export subsidies, and subsidies based on using domestic goods over imported ones, are specific. When an EU industry thinks imports of a product from a non-EU country are subsidised and injuring the EU industry producing the same product, it can lodge a complaint with the Commission. Last year, Mr Johnson promised new state aid rules for the UK after Brexit, claiming the current EU system made it more difficult for the Government to protect the British steel industry in 2015. Trade experts have supported the Prime Minister’s claim that EU state subsidy rules make it more difficult for the British government to intervene in the economy.
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Social protection Social protection consists of the set of policies and programmes designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labour markets, diminishing people’s exposure to risks, and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, exclusion, sickness, disability and old age. The European Union has several rules related to labour law which primarily covers working conditions, including working hours, part-time and fixed-term work and the posting of workers, and secondly informing and consulting workers about collective redundancies, transfers of companies and such. Primary, the EU aims to achieve high employment & strong social protection, improve living & working conditions and protect social cohesion with these rules, by establishing a set of minimum standards which must be adhered to.
READ MORE Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for UK pensioners in Europe? The Environment EU trade agreements aim to strengthen economies and create jobs from deals struck between countries. However, as well as protecting EU rules and values as pertain to trade, these mandates also aim to help the EU shape globalisation, especially concerning human rights, working conditions and the environment. In an effort to promote global sustainable development, the EU is taking steps to integrate environmental concerns into its external relations and trade policies. Particular emphasis is put on including environmental issues in the enlargement process, on developing stronger global cooperation on environmental issues through an enhanced United Nations system and on finding a greater balance between liberalised trade rules and multilateral environmental agreements. The EU Strategy “Europe 2020” aims at reaching a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. This EU trade policy should continue to “support green growth and climate change objectives” and to “support and promote green growth around the globe in other areas, such as energy, resource efficiency and biodiversity protection”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--Boris Johnson’s big plans: What next for the UK now Brexit has been delivered?

In a speech in Greenwich , London , Boris Johnson spoke of “ unleashing Britain ’ s potential ” and took a hard line against EU negotiating tactics .
The Prime Minister used the speech to raise the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms if EU leaders refuse to sign off on the deal Mr Johsnon is after - that of a Canada-style free trade agreement .
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Mr Johnson said : “ We have often been told that we must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market , along with accepting its rules and courts on the Norway model , or an ambitious free trade agreement , which opens up markets and avoids the full panoply of EU regulation , on the example of Canada .
“ We have made our choice - we want a free trade agreement , similar to Canada ’ s but in the very unlikely event that we do not succeed , then our trade will have to be based on our existing Withdrawal Agreement with the EU .
“ The choice is emphatically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The question is whether we agree a trading relationship with the EU comparable to Canada ’ s - or more like Australia ’ s .
“ In either case , I have no doubt that Britain will prosper mightily.
” READ MORE : Boris Johnson ruins Remain argument as he names SIX areas UK beats EU

Brexit: UK 'won’t undermine EU standards’ says Boris Johnson
In a speech in London on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke of “unleashing Britain’s potential” and took a hard line against EU negotiating tactics. The speech raised the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms if EU leaders refuse to sign off on the deal Mr Johnson is seeking - that of a Canada-style free trade agreement.
Mr Johnson said: “We have often been told that we must choose between full access to the EU market, along with accepting its rules and courts on the Norway model, or an ambitious free trade agreement, which opens up markets and avoids the full panoply of EU regulation, on the example of Canada. “We have made our choice - we want a free trade agreement, similar to Canada’s but in the very unlikely event that we do not succeed, then our trade will have to be based on our existing Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. “The choice is emphatically not ‘deal or no deal’. The question is whether we agree a trading relationship with the EU comparable to Canada’s - or more like Australia’s. “In either case, I have no doubt that Britain will prosper mightily.” READ MORE: Boris Johnson ruins Remain argument as he names SIX areas UK beats EU
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READ MORE Sturgeon’s SNP STILL trying to frustrate Brexit Britain in new Bill Under the EU-Canada deal, import tariffs on most goods have been eliminated between the two countries, though there are still customs and VAT checks. The flow of services, such as banking - which is vital for the UK, far more so than Canada - between Canada and the EU are much more restricted. Mr Johnson rejected the requirement for the UK to adopt Brussels-made rules “on competition policy, subsidies, social protection, the environment, or anything similar, any more than the EU should be obliged to accept UK rules”. He added he will seek a “pragmatic agreement on security, protecting our citizens without trespassing on the autonomy of our respective legal systems”.
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Boris Johnson plans: Boris Johnson has laid out his vision for the future relationship between the UK and EU
READ MORE BBC bias: Remainer Adonis accuses BBC of 'radicalising' public vote The Prime Minister said: “It’s receding behind us in history and that’s the approach we should take to it.” In an early taste of the type of rhetoric to come, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said in a speech in Brussels that an “ambitious” trade deal offer required a “level playing field”. He said the EU was ready to offer a “highly ambitious trade deal as the central pillar of this partnership”, which included zero tariffs and zero quotas. But, he said, this was dependent on the UK agreeing to “specific and effective guarantees to ensure a level playing field” to ensure competition “is and remains open and fair”.
Boris Johnson plans: EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said in a speech in Brussels that an “ambitious” trade deal offer required a “level playing field”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-03--Sturgeon’s SNP STILL trying to frustrate Brexit Britain as party to vote against new Bill

The Remainer party has reasserted their pro-EU stance by voting against the UK Government ’ s Agricultural Bill - an intended replacement for the Brussels ’ Common Agricultural Policy which has been applied in Britain since 1973 .
Returning to the Commons today for a second reading , the SNP seemed determined to continue to frustrate the process .
The SNP have dubbed the bill a Westminster “ power-grab ” , arguing it takes powers away from Scotland , which will impact on food production and farming .
Deirdre Brock , SNP shadow rural affairs secretary , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement with Scotland and refuses to respect the right of the Scottish Parliament to legislate on farming issues and production .
“ This is yet another attempt at a power grab by Westminster and it can ’ t be tolerated .
The SNP will vote against it.
” And the politician also cited the potential trade agreements between the UK and America as a reason for striking down the bill .
She added : “ Scotland ’ s farmers and crofters have had nothing but contempt from the Tories and years of uncertainty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump trade deal that threatens to undermine our world-renowned Scottish produce and an Agriculture Bill that is still trying to grab devolved powers on key farming and food issues.
” Instead , the SNP will be putting forward an amendment that seeks to strike down the bill .
The agriculture bill has been described as “ one of the most significant pieces of legislation for farmers in England for over 70 years ” and a piece of “ landmark legislation ” .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon in row after Scottish Tory vows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain away from direct payments to farmers based on the amount of land they manage , and towards landowners being paid to produce “ public goods ” such as clean air , water and animal welfare standards .
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said : “ Our landmark Agriculture Bill will transform British farming , enabling a balance between food production and the environment which will safeguard our countryside and farming communities for the future .
“ We will continue to champion British produce and support farmers to adapt to our new pioneering approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England , ensuring we unleash the potential of our farmers for the future.
” DO N'T MISS : Watch out , Nicola !
Tories SURGE in Scotland - SNP panic [ POLL ] Nicola Sturgeon 's call for second vote on independence DISMANTLED [ ANALYSIS ] Scotland 's 'SLUGGISH ' growth under Sturgeon means wages trail after UK [ INSIGHT ] Prime Minister Boris Johnson was urged to commit seriously to food hygiene and environmental protections in ongoing trade talks .
But shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard dismissed Mr Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ We won ’ t accept chlorinated chicken in our supermarkets or Boris Johnson selling out our animal welfare , food and environmental protections in a bid for a trade deal with Donald Trump .
“ Promises that ministers have made to maintain standards aren ’ t worth anything until they are written into law.
” Ms Sturgeon , the First Minister of Scotland and the leader of the SNP , is a vocal critic of Brexit , who used a Brexit Day speech to re-assert a desire for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The UK that Scotland voted to remain part of in 2014 - a UK inside the EU - will no longer be a reality .
“ Leaving the EU is a fundamental change in Scotland ’ s constitution .
“ We know that change is coming .
But it does not have to be the change the Tories want to impose on Scotland .
“ A new independence referendum will put the decision about the best path for Scotland into our own hands .
”

Brexit: EU farming policy is 'unsustainable' says expert
The Remainer party has reasserted their pro-EU stance by voting against the UK Government’s Agricultural Bill - an intended replacement for the Brussels’ Common Agricultural Policy which has been applied in Britain since 1973. Returning to the Commons today for a second reading, the SNP seemed determined to continue to frustrate the process. The SNP have dubbed the bill a Westminster “power-grab”, arguing it takes powers away from Scotland, which will impact on food production and farming.
Ms Sturgeon's SNP will vote against the post-Brexit farming bill
Scotland voted predominantly to remain in the European Union
Deirdre Brock, SNP shadow rural affairs secretary, said: “This bill rides roughshod over the devolution settlement with Scotland and refuses to respect the right of the Scottish Parliament to legislate on farming issues and production. “This is yet another attempt at a power grab by Westminster and it can’t be tolerated. The SNP will vote against it.” And the politician also cited the potential trade agreements between the UK and America as a reason for striking down the bill. She added: “Scotland’s farmers and crofters have had nothing but contempt from the Tories and years of uncertainty.
“Now they face a Tory Trump trade deal that threatens to undermine our world-renowned Scottish produce and an Agriculture Bill that is still trying to grab devolved powers on key farming and food issues.” Instead, the SNP will be putting forward an amendment that seeks to strike down the bill. The agriculture bill has been described as “one of the most significant pieces of legislation for farmers in England for over 70 years” and a piece of “landmark legislation”. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon in row after Scottish Tory vows to 'take her down'
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Scotland has resisted the idea of Brexit
It will move Britain away from direct payments to farmers based on the amount of land they manage, and towards landowners being paid to produce “public goods” such as clean air, water and animal welfare standards. Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said: “Our landmark Agriculture Bill will transform British farming, enabling a balance between food production and the environment which will safeguard our countryside and farming communities for the future. “We will continue to champion British produce and support farmers to adapt to our new pioneering approach to agriculture through a seven-year transition period in England, ensuring we unleash the potential of our farmers for the future.” DON'T MISS:
Watch out, Nicola! Tories SURGE in Scotland - SNP panic [POLL]
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The SNP have tabled a revised proposal for the bill
Ms Sturgeon has said a hard Brexit will make the case for independence stronger
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was urged to commit seriously to food hygiene and environmental protections in ongoing trade talks. But shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard dismissed Mr Johnson’s pledges as not “worth anything”. He said: “We won’t accept chlorinated chicken in our supermarkets or Boris Johnson selling out our animal welfare, food and environmental protections in a bid for a trade deal with Donald Trump. “Promises that ministers have made to maintain standards aren’t worth anything until they are written into law.” Ms Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland and the leader of the SNP, is a vocal critic of Brexit, who used a Brexit Day speech to re-assert a desire for an EU-member independent Scotland.
A recent survey on Scottish independence
She said: “The UK that Scotland voted to remain part of in 2014 - a UK inside the EU - will no longer be a reality. “Leaving the EU is a fundamental change in Scotland’s constitution. “We know that change is coming. But it does not have to be the change the Tories want to impose on Scotland. “A new independence referendum will put the decision about the best path for Scotland into our own hands.”
Ms Sturgeon's SNP seem determined to frustrate the Brexit process
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-04--Brexit LIVE: Laura Kuenssberg exposes Boris’ real Brexit plan – will anger Leave voters

The BBC ’ s Political Editor has indicated Boris Johnson could further align the UK to the withdrawal agreement by continuing to pay into the EU budget and follow EU rules beyond transition period on December 31 .
The UK and the EU are already at loggerheads over the finer details of its future relationship with the application of a “ level playing field ” on trade proving a major hurdle .
The Prime Minister in his first speech since Brexit day , stressed the UK would seek a Canada-style free-trade deal with the bloc , without accepting EU rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no need for a free trade agreement to involve accepting EU rules on competition policies , subsidies , social protection , the environment or anything similar , any more than the EU should be obliged to accept UK rules “ The UK will maintain the highest standards in these areas , better in many respects than those of the EU , without the compulsion of a treaty.
” Mr Johnson also confirmed that if a Canada-style agreement was not possible , he would be prepared to walk away without a trade deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be possible .
Ms Kuenssberg has insisted despite Mr Johnson ’ s commitments , the UK could prolong the “ status quo ” with the bloc .
She said : “ One former minister suggests waspishly that by suggesting we could leave with a relationship just based on the Withdrawal Agreement , that the Government has already got its capitulation in early .
“ Under their interpretation , just basing it on the Withdrawal Agreement would mean prolonging the status quo of the transition period , where we pay into the budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This , of course , is the opposite to what the government says it is after .
“ But these trade talks will go through many , many machinations and on both sides , smoke and mirrors may apply.
” The “ greatest danger ” in Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit plan is the UK may be underestimating the benefits of leaving the EU , former Tory leader William Hague has said .
The former Conservative leader wrote in The Telegraph : “ Ministers should therefore be given strong support when they declare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with EU regulations .
“ The greatest danger is not that they will give in on this point when things become tense later this year , but that the country might not make the most of the opportunity this provides .
“ Just as politicians have to adapt to the fact that the world has changed , and we can not go back to life as it was before last week , so do all the regulators , rule-makers and policy experts giving advice and making decisions inside our own borders.
” 10.55am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ at first WTO meeting Britain ’ s representative Julian Braithwaite has attended his first meeting with the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) as the UK begins trade talks with the rest of the world .
Mr Braithwaite said : `` A wonderful warm welcome as we move to our seat next to the US in the WTO .
`` The Americans are some of the toughest negotiators in the world .
But the bonds run deep . ''
10.15am update : EU 's shameful final words to UK before Brexit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union bid `` good riddance '' to the UK as a slip of the tongue almost sparked a diplomatic incident , it has emerged .
In a misjudged farewell , the Croatian ambassador parting words to Britain as the country headed for the EU exit door were “ thank you , goodbye , and good riddance ” .
Irena Andrassy , Croatia ’ s permanent representative to the EU , was chairing a meeting of top diplomats as she made the unintentional error .
According to diplomats in the room , she believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ good luck ” ahead of Brexit .
READ MORE : EU 's shameful final words to UK before Brexit in front of top diplomats REVEALED 9.45am update : Former Brexit Party MEP hits out a Sturgeon ’ s calls for IndyRef2 - ‘ give it a rest ’ Former Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe has called on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to “ give it a rest ” with her relentless calls for a second Scottish independence referendum .
Mr Lowe wrote on Twitter : “ Sturgeon needs to give it a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland has had two referendums and she has lost both of them .
“ Think the Scots have had enough elections for a lifetime recently .
“ How about you let them get on with their lives Nicola ?
!
” Michael Gove has warned the EU the UK will not accept a trade agreement on terms dictated by Brussels .
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has insisted it would be European car manufacturers that would suffer the most if a “ good trading relationship ” is not reached by December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we have a good trading relationship with the EU great .
“ The people who will suffer most if we don ’ t have a good trading relationship between the EU and the UK will be those European car manufacturers who will lose preferential access to our market .
“ We must stop thinking of ourselves as supplicants .
“ We must stop saying ‘ we need this and we need that ’ .
“ We are a proud country .
We can make our decisions .
We want the closest possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our neighbours , but we do not have to go and secure an agreement on someone else 's terms . '
Philip Hammond has indicated the Remain side lost the 2016 EU referendum because the positives aspects of staying in the block was not put forward .
The former Chancellor has the pro-EU side was far too concentrated on disputing the claims but forward by Brexiteers rather than outlining the reasons to Remain .
“ The big problem from the beginning of this debate is that the positive case of the European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign put a very strong emotional case for leaving , and the Remain campaign tried to counter that by saying ‘ it ’ s wrong , it ’ s lies , ’ instead of making a case for remaining .
“ There was a referendum result in 2016 – arguable , because [ it was ] narrow – but clearly the electorate have endorsed that result in the general election and that has to be the end of the argument . ''
8.40am update : Hammond says Brexit is about ‘ damage limitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammond has reignited his ‘ Project Fear ’ rhetoric by insisting Brexit is about “ damage limitation ” to the UK economy .
The Arch-Remainer and former Tory minister told The Telegraph : `` People will pillory me for this but it is about damage limitation , there will be a cost to the economy for leaving the European Union , I don ’ t care who argues against me , that ’ s just a fact .
`` There may be political benefits but there will be an economic cost .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be quite a small economic cost and we ’ ll soon get over it .
“ Get it wrong and it will be a big economic cost with a systemic impact . ''

Laura Kuenssberg quizzes Boris Johnson on Brexit deal
The schedule for a free trade agree between the EU and Britain was deemed unrealistic by the President of IfW, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. However, Gabriel Felbermayr claimed in the event of a no deal the EU would have a lot to lose. He added one major loss would be the blocs bargaining power on the international stage.
Mr Felbermayr said: “The schedule for the UK and the EU to negotiate a free trade agreement is extremely ambitious and cannot be achieved by 2021 or 2023. “The great uncertainty as to what Brexit really means in the end for relationships and especially for companies in both economies remains. He added: “Great Britain is in a good negotiating position with the EU.” “From an EU perspective, it is particularly difficult to see that without a close connection to Great Britain, it will be in the new system competition between the USA and China as a weakened third party and lose considerable bargaining power.”
Brexit news: Britain is in a 'good negotiating position'
Britain’s economic weight amounts to 19 of the EU’s smallest members combined. The EU must therefore do everything possible to keep Britain in the single market, because access to it is its strongest asset in international negotiations. Mr Felbermayr claimed the EU must be "willing to give up its dogma of the inseparability of the four fundamental freedoms - free movement of goods, services and capital, as well as the free movement of people". He added: "The bigger the single market, the stronger the European voice in the world.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has said a UK trade deal will not follow EU rules
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"The United Kingdom has presented a compelling low-tariff strategy in the event of a no-deal, the country mainly exports non-tariff services anyway. "The economic damage of a no-deal would be roughly equal on a percentage basis on both sides, and Britain would hardly suffer economically more than the EU. "In addition, it can be assumed that Great Britain will build up additional bargaining pressure with the EU through a free trade agreement with the USA and further deregulation and tax cuts." Additional reporting by Monika Pallenberg THIS BLOG IS NO LONGER LIVE, FOLLOW HERE FOR LIVE UPDATES.
Brexit news: A timeline of Brexit until January 1, 2021
9.50pm update: Brexit Britain finds new Asian ally in Vietnam just days after breaking from Brussels Vietnam is set to become Britain's post-Brexit Asia ally, it has emerged just days after the UK left Brussels Boris Johnson’s ambition for a new “global Britain” will see Vietnam poised as the Asian ally for Britain, with a clue to the plan being the opening of a new mission into the ASEAN bloc in Jakarta on January 15 and the appointment a dedicated UK ambassador to the region three months ago. London is taking a closer interest in the Indo-Pacific region, the Asia Times reports, with Mr Johnson last year launching his All of Asia mandate, which is designed to refocus attention on Southeast Asia rather than Africa and the Middle East. Alexander Downer, chairman of Policy Exchange and a former Australian foreign minister said: “If Britain is to become the global player Boris Johnson wants it to be, then it has to engage more strategically in the Asia-Pacific.” 8.50pm update: Boris Johnson's plans to crackdown on terrorists could be stopped by EU The Prime Minister's immediate plan to launch a huge crackdown on terrorists in the UK could dramatically be blocked by strict European Union rules in what could spark fresh fury between the two sides. In the aftermath of the Streatham attack, Mr Johnson said his Government would announce fundamental changes to the system for dealing with convicted terrorists. Hours later, Justice Minister Robert Buckland announced Britain will introduce emergency legislation to prevent convicted terrorists automatically being released from prison halfway through their sentence. But the current European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) may block that from happening. 7.50pm update: Brexit will spark major EU row over funding Britain no longer being a contributor in the European Union after Brexit has sparked panic among countries in Eastern and Southern Europe. Although Britain has left the EU, the transition phase will last until the end of the year and the Government will still pay its contributions to the budget. However, from 2021, the EU will see a £10.16billion (€12billion) hole left by the UK. The “Friends of Cohesion” group – made up of EU member states from east and south Europe – met in Portugal on Saturday to discuss the consequences of Britain’s exit. Following the meeting, the group of nations urged Brussels to find a quick agreement on a new EU budget that will help the financially weaker states. 6.50pm update: Brexit represents a ‘terrifying failure’ from the EU says Le Pen as she hails UK ‘freedom’ Marine Le Pen on Saturday hailed Brexit as a "return to freedom," adding Britain's decision to cast off from the bloc was a "failure" for Brussels. She said: "The United Kingdom has finally regained its freedom. "Brexit is a terrifying failure for the European Union." She added: “The UK has just slammed the door in the EU’s face!” "We will find in the coming months and years that the British made the right decision; that their country will reap great benefits from Brexit.” The EU, Ms Le Pen insisted, should focus on transforming itself into an “alliance of nations” in the wake of Brexit. 6.02pm update: UK will come out on top in EU trade talks, business leader predicts ‘Very favourable!’ Brussels will bow down to Britain's demands for a post-Brexit trade deal, according to a business development leader that says the EU will offer the UK "a very favourable" deal. Hilary Fordwich of the British-American Business Association said despite predicting a major clash between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, the UK will succeed in getting an impressive deal. Ms Fordwich told Russia Today, Brexit will inspire the Dutch to have their own Nexit, and then Swexit because the Swedish would leave. Ms Fordwich continued that that “one of the sticking points, ironically, is a very small issue in terms of trade across the EU, and that are fishing rights”. She added: “So, I think the UK is going to get a very favorable deal because this isn’t the only issue at hand. The deal with Trump is very much at hand.”
A business leader claimed the UK could come out on top in negotiations
5.20pm update: French politician admits he 'envies' UK leaving EU predicting Brexit 'will go very well' Florian Philpott said he 'envies' Britain over its departure from the European Union, after the UK officially left last Friday. The hardline sovereignist has long called for a French referendum on EU membership, and repeatedly cheered a Brexit vote he hopes can boost eurosceptic sentiment at home.
French far-right politician Florian Philippot, leader of the anti-Brussels The Patriots movement, said on Monday he “envied” the British for Brexit, adding that the divorce showed that no member state was destined to be forever shackled to the bloc. Asked by French broadcaster RFI whether he was “envious” of the British for finally quitting the European Union, he answered: “Yes! We should all be delighted for the United Kingdom, because the British made the choice of freedom … and democracy.” 4.50pm update: French fishermen face disasterous 'shortfall' if blocked from post-Brexit British waters The boss of Clais' port claimed french trawlermen will face "a real shortfall" if they are blocked from fishing in Britain's waters. Jean-Marc Puissesseau said his biggest fear for the post-Brexit relationship would see local fisherman banned from the UK’s waters. He said: “If there is no agreement, it could lead to a fish mess with a real shortfall for the Boulogne fishermen.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday dismissed EU demands for concessions over fishing. 2.50pm update: Greece exploits Brexit with fresh demands for return of Elgin Marbles Greece is stepping up its campaign for the return of the Elgin Marbles and is trying to use Brexit to enlist the support of Britain's former European Union colleagues. The shameless bid to capitalise on the post-Brexit mood across the EU was launched within hours of the UK’s formal departure from the bloc last Friday. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said she expected to win more backing from her European counterparts as British influence had been reduced across the continent. Greece insists they were stolen and Ms Mendoni said the circumstances were now ripe for the marbles’ return. 1.50pm update: Polling Guru Sir John Curtice warns Boris his election victory is not a full endorsement of Brexit Polling Guru Sir John Curtice has suggested Boris Johnson’s thumping election 80-seat election victory was not a full endorsement of Brexit as less than half the country voted for Leave supporting parties. The professor of politics at Strathclyde University said the general election result was due to Leave voters solidifying behind the Tories while Remainers split their support between different parties. Sir John said: “We know that the positions the parties were taking on both sides of the argument were in tune with the majority view on the Remain and Leave sides respectively - so we can add up the votes. "And it's 47 percent of the vote that went to the Conservative Party and the Brexit Party, and 52 percent of the vote went to parties that, under some circumstances or another, or be it somewhat varied, were in favour of a second referendum." The polling expert added that a tilt in polls showing a small majority in favour of Remain was due to people who did not vote in the 2016 referendum now supporting EU membership. He said: "Very few Remain voters have changed their minds, very few Leave voters have changed their minds, the group that have tilted, apparently in favour of us now having a small majority in favour of Remain, are those who didn't vote three years ago."
Brexit news: Lizz Truss has hailed the UK's first WTO meeting as 'historic'
12.15pm update: Truss hails ‘historic’ WTO meeting - ‘independent voice’ Lizz Truss has described the moment the UK attended its first World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting as “historic” and said the Britain would play a role in “championing free trade”. The International Trade Secretary said the WTO summit has provided the UK with an “independent voice” after leaving the European Union. Ms Truss said: “This is an historic moment which will give us an independent voice at the WTO for the first time since its inception. “We will be speaking up on issues that matter to people and businesses in Britain, including crucial UK industries like fisheries and digital trade, as well as championing free trade against the rising tide of protectionism. “The WTO is under significant pressure, with all its functions under strain. So, it is more important now than ever that, as one of the strongest supporters of free trade globally, the UK rises to the challenge and does everything in our power to help strengthen and reform it.”
Brexit: Gove says UK ‘doesn’t need’ trade deal with EU
11.40am update: William Hague reveals ‘greatest danger’ in Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan The “greatest danger” in Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan is the UK may be underestimating the benefits of leaving the EU, former Tory leader William Hague has said. The former Conservative leader wrote in The Telegraph: “Ministers should therefore be given strong support when they declare that they will not agree to alignment with EU regulations. “The greatest danger is not that they will give in on this point when things become tense later this year, but that the country might not make the most of the opportunity this provides. “Just as politicians have to adapt to the fact that the world has changed, and we cannot go back to life as it was before last week, so do all the regulators, rule-makers and policy experts giving advice and making decisions inside our own borders.” READ MORE: William Hague sends warning to Boris Johnson as he reveals Brexit plan's ‘greatest danger’ 10.55am update: Britain given ‘warm welcome’ at first WTO meeting Britain’s representative Julian Braithwaite has attended his first meeting with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the UK begins trade talks with the rest of the world. Mr Braithwaite said: "A wonderful warm welcome as we move to our seat next to the US in the WTO. "The Americans are some of the toughest negotiators in the world. But the bonds run deep." 10.15am update: EU's shameful final words to UK before Brexit in front of top diplomats REVEALED The European Union bid "good riddance" to the UK as a slip of the tongue almost sparked a diplomatic incident, it has emerged. In a misjudged farewell, the Croatian ambassador parting words to Britain as the country headed for the EU exit door were “thank you, goodbye, and good riddance”. Irena Andrassy, Croatia’s permanent representative to the EU, was chairing a meeting of top diplomats as she made the unintentional error. According to diplomats in the room, she believed “good riddance” was comparable to “good luck” ahead of Brexit. READ MORE: EU's shameful final words to UK before Brexit in front of top diplomats REVEALED
Brexit news: Michael Gove has fired a trade warning to Brussels
9.45am update: Former Brexit Party MEP hits out a Sturgeon’s calls for IndyRef2 - ‘give it a rest’ Former Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe has called on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to “give it a rest” with her relentless calls for a second Scottish independence referendum. Mr Lowe wrote on Twitter: “Sturgeon needs to give it a rest with her referendum sabre-rattling. “Scotland has had two referendums and she has lost both of them. “Think the Scots have had enough elections for a lifetime recently. “How about you let them get on with their lives Nicola?!” 9.30am update: Michael Gove fires trade warning to Brussels Michael Gove has warned the EU the UK will not accept a trade agreement on terms dictated by Brussels. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has insisted it would be European car manufacturers that would suffer the most if a “good trading relationship” is not reached by December 31. Mr Gove said: “If we have a good trading relationship with the EU great. “The people who will suffer most if we don’t have a good trading relationship between the EU and the UK will be those European car manufacturers who will lose preferential access to our market. “We must stop thinking of ourselves as supplicants. “We must stop saying ‘we need this and we need that’. “We are a proud country. We can make our decisions. We want the closest possible commercial relationship with our friends, with our neighbours, but we do not have to go and secure an agreement on someone else's terms.'


thedailyexpress--2020-02-04--Canada agreement: What is a Canada-style free trade agreement? Would it work for the UK?

The Prime Minister set out his plans for “ unleashing Britain ’ s potential ” in a speech in London @ @ @ @ @ he raised the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) @ @ @ @ @ sign off on the UK ’ s desired trade deal .
Boris Johnson announced he @ @ @ @ @ a comprehensive free trade agreement , similar to Canada ’ s ” .
Michael Gove @ @ @ @ @ commercial trade deal with EU So what is a Canada-style free trade agreement ?
The @ @ @ @ @ Canada is called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement , or CETA for short .
@ @ @ @ @ negotiate , beginning in 2009 and Ceta provisionally coming into force in 2017 , although @ @ @ @ @ signed off by all the EU member states .
CETA gets rid of most , @ @ @ @ @ ( taxes on imports ) on goods traded between the EU and Canada .
Tariffs @ @ @ @ @ on poultry , meat and eggs .

Brexit: Boris Johnson insists UK is ‘ready’ for trade deals
The Prime Minister set out his plans for “unleashing Britain’s potential” in a speech in London on Monday, in which he said the UK would have to revert to World Trade Organisation (WTO) if the EU refuses to sign off on the UK’s desired trade deal. Boris Johnson announced he and his Government “want a comprehensive free trade agreement, similar to Canada’s”.
So what is a Canada-style free trade agreement? The EU’s agreement with Canada is called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA for short. CETA took eight years to negotiate, beginning in 2009 and Ceta provisionally coming into force in 2017, although it has not yet been signed off by all the EU member states. CETA gets rid of most, but not all, tariffs (taxes on imports) on goods traded between the EU and Canada. Tariffs do, however, remain on poultry, meat and eggs. READ MORE: Brexit trade boost: US ambassador Woody Johnson confirms FTA
Canada agreement: The Prime Minister will seek a deal similar to Canada's
READ MORE Leo Varadkar shamed over use of ’provocative’ language against Brexit CETA also increases quotas (the amount of a product that can be exported without extra charges) but does not get rid of them altogether. CETA protects EU “geographical indications”, so, for example, you can only make Camembert cheese in France. This means Canada can’t import something that calls itself Camembert from any other country. The two countries have also agreed to open up government contracts to each other, so Canadian companies could bid to build French railways, for example.
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Canada agreement: A vote to ratify Ceta during a session at the French National Assembly in Paris on July 23, 2019
There is also co-operation between the two countries on standards, so a piece of equipment made in an EU country can go through all its safety and quality checks there, without needing to have them repeated in Canada, and vice versa. CETA also allows professional qualifications to be recognised both in Canada and the EU, making it easier, for qualified workers to be employed in both places. And it aligns Canadian rules in some areas of copyright and patents with those of the EU. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Stormzy blasts Boris and EVERY Parliament member for 25 years in rant Would it work for the UK? Crucially, CETA does little for the trade in services and almost nothing for the trade in financial services, which is very important for the UK economy. The deal also doesn’t remove border checks, so there’s still the possibility that goods will need to be examined in ports. Countries that are closer to each other tend to trade more, especially in goods, and this is the case with the UK and the EU.
Canada agreement: The Prime Minister set out his plans for “unleashing Britain’s potential” in a speech in London on Monday
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-04--Varadkar WIPEOUT: Irish election humiliation looms - rivals say Brexit SAVED reeling PM

Micheál Martin , the leader of Ireland ’ s main opposition party Fianna Fáil , has been propping up Mr Varadkar ’ s Fine Gael led government through a confidence-and-supply arrangement .
Mr Martin has now revealed the Taoiseach ’ s ( Irish prime minister ) fortunes were aided by Brexit and the need for Irish political unity .
The huge surge from opposition party Sinn Fein in the latest election poll has also sent a wave of anxiety through the ranks of Mr Varadkar ’ s Fine Gael .
Support for Fine Gael has dropped off despite a thriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the government receiving plaudits for its handling of Brexit negotiations .
Mr Martin said he “ facilitated a confidence and supply agreement ” .
He added : “ We had to , in terms of Brexit , because it would have been irresponsible and wrong to collapse the government in the context of a no-deal Brexit.
” Both men must contend with a surge in support for Mary Lou McDonald ’ s Sinn Féin , which endured torrid local and European election campaigns in 2019 but appears to be capitalising on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Varadkar will continue to trumpet successes with the economy and on Brexit , while Mr Martin will continue to promise much-needed change on housing and healthcare .
Voters go to the polls on Saturday .
With no party expected to secure an outright majority , Ireland could face a period of extended wrangling to form a new government .
The Irish electorate have expressed anger over a range of domestic issues , such as a lack of affordable housing , spiralling rents , homelessness , and an overcrowded healthcare system with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News , the Taoiseach was asked what would happen if Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin led the next government .
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Brexit branded a mistake by Macron ally [ NEWS ] He said : “ Certainly if Fianna Fáil led the next government , what would happen is what happened every time in my lifetime when they got into power : there would be a boom and bust .
“ And Fine Gael will be here to pick up the pieces .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistake again.
” Mr Martin could be in pole position to be Ireland ’ s next prime minister , if his party is the largest in the new Dáil ( Irish parliament ) .
But , both men seem to represent the status quo that a frustrated electorate wish to change .
Brexit latest : The four EU trade rules UK won ’ t abide by anymore [ NEWS ] UK to see 'significant uptick ' in foreign investment after Brexit [ INSIGHT ] Brexit trade deal hits huge barrier on day one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martin told Sky News the difference between him and Mr Varadkar is his capacity to get things done .
He said : “ I ’ m more about the substance of the issues as opposed to spinning an approach to the issue .
“ I think the Fine Gael-led government has been spinning for a long time in terms of making announcements , making plans , of announcing plans but very little happening afterwards , very little delivery in terms of housing , homelessness , the health services and the impact of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martin must battle the recent legacy of his party Fianna Fáil which led Ireland into a humiliating financial bailout in 2010

Leo Varadkar: It's difficult to form government in next few months
Micheál Martin, the leader of Ireland’s main opposition party Fianna Fáil, has been propping up Mr Varadkar’s Fine Gael led government through a confidence-and-supply arrangement. Mr Martin has now revealed the Taoiseach’s (Irish prime minister) fortunes were aided by Brexit and the need for Irish political unity. The huge surge from opposition party Sinn Fein in the latest election poll has also sent a wave of anxiety through the ranks of Mr Varadkar’s Fine Gael.
Support for Fine Gael has dropped off despite a thriving Irish economy, the fastest-growing in Europe, and the government receiving plaudits for its handling of Brexit negotiations. Mr Martin said he “facilitated a confidence and supply agreement”. He added: “We had to, in terms of Brexit, because it would have been irresponsible and wrong to collapse the government in the context of a no-deal Brexit.” Both men must contend with a surge in support for Mary Lou McDonald’s Sinn Féin, which endured torrid local and European election campaigns in 2019 but appears to be capitalising on voter dissatisfaction with the two largest parties.
Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson
Mr Varadkar will continue to trumpet successes with the economy and on Brexit, while Mr Martin will continue to promise much-needed change on housing and healthcare. Voters go to the polls on Saturday. With no party expected to secure an outright majority, Ireland could face a period of extended wrangling to form a new government. The Irish electorate have expressed anger over a range of domestic issues, such as a lack of affordable housing, spiralling rents, homelessness, and an overcrowded healthcare system with long waiting lists. Speaking to Sky News, the Taoiseach was asked what would happen if Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin led the next government. READ NOW: They STILL don’t get it! Brexit branded a mistake by Macron ally [NEWS]
Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson
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Micheál Martin, the leader of Ireland’s main opposition party Fianna Fáil
He said: “Certainly if Fianna Fáil led the next government, what would happen is what happened every time in my lifetime when they got into power: there would be a boom and bust. “And Fine Gael will be here to pick up the pieces. But please let’s not make that mistake again.” Mr Martin could be in pole position to be Ireland’s next prime minister, if his party is the largest in the new Dáil (Irish parliament). But, both men seem to represent the status quo that a frustrated electorate wish to change. DON'T MISS: Brexit latest: The four EU trade rules UK won’t abide by anymore [NEWS]
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Leo Varadkar faces a challenge from Sinn Féin
Mr Martin told Sky News the difference between him and Mr Varadkar is his capacity to get things done. He said: “I’m more about the substance of the issues as opposed to spinning an approach to the issue. “I think the Fine Gael-led government has been spinning for a long time in terms of making announcements, making plans, of announcing plans but very little happening afterwards, very little delivery in terms of housing, homelessness, the health services and the impact of the cost of living on people.” Mr Martin must battle the recent legacy of his party Fianna Fáil which led Ireland into a humiliating financial bailout in 2010
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-04--EU CRISIS: Austria’s Kurz threatens to veto Angela Merkel’s new EU budget plans

The countries , who are both net contributors to the EU budget , have expressed differing opinions on how much cash they should pump into the bloc , and the terms by which they should do so .
Speaking on Monday , German Chancellor Angela Merkel asserted Germany and Austria are in a “ common situation ” .
According to the German leader , both countries “ have restrictions ” .
She said : “ We will coordinate , very , very closely on this matter.
” Ms Merkel ’ s comments came as Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz flew into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time following his re-election .
But Mr Kurz , the world ’ s youngest serving state leader at 33 years old , seemed less on board with Ms Merkel ’ s plans .
The Austrian chancellor threatened to veto the European Union ’ s long-term budget plan , unless it was lowered .
Post-Brexit Europe plans have already been put into motion by the bloc , but detractors such as Mr Kurz seem to throw a spanner in the works .
In an interview with Austrian radio , Mr Kurz said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will not support it , and neither will other EU net contributors , I think.
” Net contributors to the European Union are those who put more money into the bloc ’ s budget than they receive back in funding .
The UK was such a net contributor .
However , despite Mr Kurz ’ s comments , Ms Merkel seems undeterred .
The leader said the “ ability to compromise ” was key in moving negotiation talks further .
She also acknowledged the fact net contributors are not the only nations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone can say : it ’ s not done yet.
” Ms Merkel seemingly refers to the veto powers EU member states may enjoy as a result of voting systems in the Council of Europe .
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Prime Minister David Cameron once said : “ I don ’ t care how much pressure you put on .
I ’ m not signing.
” It is yet to be seen whether Mr Kurz will apply the same technique , or whether the leader is calling the bloc ’ s bluff .
What is clear , however , is that Austria and Germany are not the only conflicted countries in the European Union .
The President of the European Council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of EU budget crunch talks with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban and Latvia ’ s Krišjānis Kariņš .
In an overview of their meeting , it was evident Mr Kariņš was playing hard ball , dismissing the idea that a deal is on the horizon .
The Latvian leader said : “ I think we are still a long ways away .

EU budget: ECA gives update on 2018 spending
The countries, who are both net contributors to the EU budget, have expressed differing opinions on how much cash they should pump into the bloc, and the terms by which they should do so. Speaking on Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel asserted Germany and Austria are in a “common situation”. According to the German leader, both countries “have restrictions”.
She said: “We will coordinate, very, very closely on this matter.” Ms Merkel’s comments came as Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz flew into Berlin to meet with her for the first time following his re-election. But Mr Kurz, the world’s youngest serving state leader at 33 years old, seemed less on board with Ms Merkel’s plans. The Austrian chancellor threatened to veto the European Union’s long-term budget plan, unless it was lowered.
Germany and Austria seemingly disagree on EU budget contributions
The pair met in Berlin recently
Post-Brexit Europe plans have already been put into motion by the bloc, but detractors such as Mr Kurz seem to throw a spanner in the works. In an interview with Austrian radio, Mr Kurz said: “If this proposal is introduced, we will not support it, and neither will other EU net contributors, I think.” Net contributors to the European Union are those who put more money into the bloc’s budget than they receive back in funding. The UK was such a net contributor. READ MORE: Angela Merkel news: Germany faces hike in EU contributions post-Brexit
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Mr Kurz has threatened to veto any bill he doesn't agree with
Mr Kurz is the world's youngest currently serving leader
Ms Merkel has said Germany and Austria will be working 'very, very closely'
Britain, when a member of the bloc, often threatened to scupper European Union budget talks unless other members got on side. Prime Minister David Cameron once said: “I don’t care how much pressure you put on. I’m not signing.” It is yet to be seen whether Mr Kurz will apply the same technique, or whether the leader is calling the bloc’s bluff.
EU contributors and beneficiaries before Britain left the bloc
What is clear, however, is that Austria and Germany are not the only conflicted countries in the European Union. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, recently held a series of EU budget crunch talks with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban and Latvia’s Krišjānis Kariņš. In an overview of their meeting, it was evident Mr Kariņš was playing hard ball, dismissing the idea that a deal is on the horizon. The Latvian leader said: “I think we are still a long ways away.
The Hungarian and Latvian leaders have also disagreed
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-04--Boris Johnson plans: What next for the UK now Brexit has been delivered?

In a speech in London on Monday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke of “ unleashing Britain ’ s potential ” and took a hard line against EU negotiating tactics .
The speech raised the prospect of the UK reverting to World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms if EU leaders refuse to sign off on the deal Mr Johnson is seeking - that of a Canada-style free trade agreement .
Mr Johnson said : “ We have often been told that we must choose between full access to the EU market , along with accepting its rules and courts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambitious free trade agreement , which opens up markets and avoids the full panoply of EU regulation , on the example of Canada .
“ We have made our choice - we want a free trade agreement , similar to Canada ’ s but in the very unlikely event that we do not succeed , then our trade will have to be based on our existing Withdrawal Agreement with the EU .
“ The choice is emphatically not ‘ deal or no deal ’ .
The question is whether we agree a trading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s - or more like Australia ’ s .
“ In either case , I have no doubt that Britain will prosper mightily.
” READ MORE : Boris Johnson ruins Remain argument as he names SIX areas UK beats EU


thedailyexpress--2020-02-05--'I'm not drunk or a slapper!' Furious Labour MP snaps at trolls attacking Commons outfit

Labour MP Tracy Brabin was forced to take to Twitter after she was attacked over the outfit she wore in the House of Commons with some online commentators claiming her clothing choice was “ inappropriate ” .
The 58-year-old said : “ Sorry I don ’ t have time to reply to all of you commenting on this but I can confirm I ’ m not ... .
A slag , hungover , a tart , about to breastfeed , a slapper , drunk , just been banged over a wheelie bin .
“ Who knew people could get so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye-roll emoji after her post .
This was after commentators remarked on her dress , which fell off the shoulder and down her arm .
One commenter said : “ Tracy Brabin taking advantage of the relaxed dress code.
” Another said : “ Has she just fallen out the pub ?
” Another added simply : “ My wife has the same dress as MP Tracy Brabin !
” Another added : “ @ HouseofCommons I thought there was a dress code , did Tracy Brabin follow that code on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , looks like the sleeve has slipped , the men couldn ’ t get away with revealing clothes .
Where ’ s the equality !
” A fifth comment read : “ Looks like she was banged over the wheelie bin at the back of the pub last night.
” Another comment read : “ It was inappropriate dress for HofC or any workplace other than a nightclub.
” READ NOW : Nicola Sturgeon 's plans to join EU dismantled under major flaw [ NEWS ] Ms Brabin took over her role from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-right extremist Thomas Mair in 2016 .
It comes as new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle announced mothers could breastfeed in the House of Commons , declaring an end to the so-called Bercow era in Parliament .
Sir Lindsay called for a kinder Commons where he would also allow breastfeeding in the chamber .
Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was the Speaker .
But , Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked if he would allow it in the chamber or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour humiliation : Thornberry ’ s desperate plea for support backfires [ NEWS ] BBC bias : Remainer Adonis accuses BBC of 'radicalising ' public vote [ INSIGHT ] Michel Barnier exposed : Labour peer ’ s warning about EU negotiator [ ANALYSIS ]

Tracy Brabin wears off the shoulder dress in House of Commons
Labour MP Tracy Brabin was forced to take to Twitter after she was attacked over the outfit she wore in the House of Commons with some online commentators claiming her clothing choice was “inappropriate”. The 58-year-old said: “Sorry I don’t have time to reply to all of you commenting on this but I can confirm I’m not.... A slag, hungover, a tart, about to breastfeed, a slapper, drunk, just been banged over a wheelie bin.
“Who knew people could get so emotional over a shoulder…” She added an eye-roll emoji after her post. This was after commentators remarked on her dress, which fell off the shoulder and down her arm. One commenter said: “Tracy Brabin taking advantage of the relaxed dress code.” Another said: “Has she just fallen out the pub?” READ MORE: When was Tracy Brabin in Coronation Street?
Labour MP Tracy Brabin was forced to take to Twitter
Ms Brabin attended the Labour Party conference in Brighton
Another added simply: “My wife has the same dress as MP Tracy Brabin!” Another added: “@HouseofCommons I thought there was a dress code, did Tracy Brabin follow that code on Monday? “The bare shoulder is distracting, looks like the sleeve has slipped, the men couldn’t get away with revealing clothes. Where’s the equality!” A fifth comment read: “Looks like she was banged over the wheelie bin at the back of the pub last night.” Another comment read: “It was inappropriate dress for HofC or any workplace other than a nightclub.” READ NOW: Nicola Sturgeon's plans to join EU dismantled under major flaw [NEWS]
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Ms Brabin took over her role from Jo Cox
Ms Brabin took over her role from Jo Cox, who was murdered by far-right extremist Thomas Mair in 2016. It comes as new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle announced mothers could breastfeed in the House of Commons, declaring an end to the so-called Bercow era in Parliament. Sir Lindsay called for a kinder Commons where he would also allow breastfeeding in the chamber. Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was the Speaker. But, Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked if he would allow it in the chamber or committee rooms. DON'T MISS:
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Hello. Sorry I don’t have time to reply to all of you commenting on this but I can confirm I’m not....
A slag
Hungover
A tart
About to breastfeed
A slapper
Drunk
Just been banged over a wheelie bin.
Who knew people could get so emotional over a shoulder... ������ https://t.co/sTWWiEY2TF — Tracy Brabin MP ������ (@TracyBrabin) February 4, 2020
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-05--Boris ‘doesn’t get’ climate crisis, says sacked environmental aide

Claire O ’ Neill , who was fired last week , claimed Mr Johnson had admitted that he does not really understand the issue and accused him of breaking promises .
The row overshadowed a climate crisis event at London ’ s Science Museum , attended by Sir David Attenborough , with Mr Johnson refusing to answer questions on the dispute with Mrs O ’ Neill .
She was booted out as president of the COP26 UN summit , which will be held in Glasgow in November , by the PM ’ s special adviser , Dominic Cummings .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament at the election , said there had been a “ huge lack of leadership ” on climate change .
She told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ The Prime Minister has made incredibly warm statements about this over the years .
He also admitted to me that he doesn ’ t really understand it .
He doesn ’ t really get it , I think is what he said.
” She added : “ My advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises – whether it is voters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or indeed family members – is to get it in writing , get a lawyer to look at it and make sure the money is in the bank.
” Mrs O ’ Neill spoke out as the Government unveiled plans for the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles , including hybrids , to be brought forward by five years to 2035 .
The Prime Minister told the launch that he wants to see every country following the UK ’ s lead in setting credible targets to reach net-zero emissions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ put so much CO2 in the atmosphere collectively that the entire planet is swaddled in a tea cosy of the stuff .
“ It ’ s predicted , unless we take urgent action , to get 3C hotter , and in the hurricanes and the bushfires and melting of the ice caps and the acidification of the oceans , the evidence is now overwhelming .
“ We know as a country , as a planet , as a species , we must act.
” The PM said the UK was leading the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net zero by 2050 , saying : “ It ’ s quite proper that we should , we were the first after all , to industrialise .
Look at historic emissions of the UK , we have a responsibility to our planet to lead in this way.
” Sir David said the talks in Glasgow , which are being co-hosted with Italy , were vital .
He said : “ It ’ s now up to us to put before nations what has to be done.
” Mrs O ’ Neill also claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon an official role at the summit .
She said she suggested ending the “ stand-off ” between the UK and Scottish governments over the global conference but Mr Johnson had “ saltily ” rejected the proposal .
A spokesman for Ms Sturgeon said yesterday that Mr Johnson had “ set the tone ” on the climate change row .
They added : “ That is the basis on which some of this has gone forward , and that is deeply , deeply unfortunate .
”

Boris Johnson and Sir David Attenborough
Claire O’Neill, who was fired last week, claimed Mr Johnson had admitted that he does not really understand the issue and accused him of breaking promises. The row overshadowed a climate crisis event at London’s Science Museum, attended by Sir David Attenborough, with Mr Johnson refusing to answer questions on the dispute with Mrs O’Neill.
She was booted out as president of the COP26 UN summit, which will be held in Glasgow in November, by the PM’s special adviser, Dominic Cummings. The former Tory energy minister, who quit Parliament at the election, said there had been a “huge lack of leadership” on climate change. She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The Prime Minister has made incredibly warm statements about this over the years. He also admitted to me that he doesn’t really understand it. He doesn’t really get it, I think is what he said.” She added: “My advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises – whether it is voters, world leaders, ministers, employees or indeed family members – is to get it in writing, get a lawyer to look at it and make sure the money is in the bank.”
Boris Johnson with Sir David Attenborough addressing children at London’s Science Museum
Mrs O’Neill spoke out as the Government unveiled plans for the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, to be brought forward by five years to 2035. The Prime Minister told the launch that he wants to see every country following the UK’s lead in setting credible targets to reach net-zero emissions. He added: “We’ve put so much CO2 in the atmosphere collectively that the entire planet is swaddled in a tea cosy of the stuff. “It’s predicted, unless we take urgent action, to get 3C hotter, and in the hurricanes and the bushfires and melting of the ice caps and the acidification of the oceans, the evidence is now overwhelming. “We know as a country, as a planet, as a species, we must act.” The PM said the UK was leading the way by setting a legal goal to reach net zero by 2050, saying: “It’s quite proper that we should, we were the first after all, to industrialise. Look at historic emissions of the UK, we have a responsibility to our planet to lead in this way.”
Claire O’Neill claimed Mr Johnson had admitted that he does not really understand the issue
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