thedailyexpress--2020-08-22--Brexit crisis: EU blamed for trade talks deadlock in poll - ‘Waste of time!’

Express.co.uk readers voted in our poll on who is to blame for the stalemate in negotiations between the UK and Brussels .
A huge 62 percent of respondents said the EU , while 29 percent pointed to the bloc ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier .
Some seven percent hold the UK responsible and two percent said another EU member state .
The options of Boris Johnson ’ s Europe adviser David Frost , no one and don ’ t know received zero percent .
Commenting on the poll , one reader blasted : “ EU intransigence led to UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change as a member .
So why imagine they would be any more willing to change now that the UK is no longer a member ?
“ Negotiations are a waste of time .
Walking away and leaving them hanging is the sensible thing to do.
” Another fumed : “ It may well be the core of the EU leadership but Mr Barnier is the face so he has to get his share of the blame , he stopped negotiating and went to demanding , its over .
Shut it down and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third commented : “ The word NO must not translate well in the EU of course nobody has dared to say NO before.
” Another said : “ EU & Barnier are refusing to move but blaming the UK.
” READ MORE : Brexit warning : Boris must pull plug and walk away , says Brexiteer A fifth added : “ EU ALWAYS blame someone else , it 's what they do .
“ They cause all these problems with their demands and threats , slow tactics in getting anything done , pontificating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Britain , they do not understand we are only asking for something they have given to all countries they trade with - an FTA .
Nothing more , nothing less .
“ EU is at fault for how things have turned out .
BRITAIN has not threatened EU nor insulted but they have always threatened us.
” But another insisted : “ I believe Boris is to blame .
He should have walked at the end of July .
DO N'T MISS Boris must rid us of the dead hand of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ COMMENT ] Brexit fury : Leaver demands Boris walks away from EU trade talks [ VIDEO ] 'Conflict zones ' in UK waters predicted as UK fishermen rage at EU [ INSIGHT ] “ I am worrying he will sell-out Britain ’ s sovereignty to get a deal.
” And one more hit out : “ I actually blame the UK for wasting time , the EU are as stubborn as a mule and practically impossible to deal with , we should walk away then talk.
” Our poll comes as post-Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU are at a stand-off following the latest round which ended on Friday .
Mr Barnier warned that reaching a deal “ seems unlikely ” at this stage .
“ There are other significant areas which remain to be resolved and , even where there is a broad understanding between negotiators , there is a lot of detail to work through .
Time is short for both sides . ''
The UK is in a transition period with Brussels until the end of the year while the two sides attempt to strike a @ @ @

Brexit: Michel Barnier ‘concerned’ after negotiations with UK
Express.co.uk readers voted in our poll on who is to blame for the stalemate in negotiations between the UK and Brussels. A huge 62 percent of respondents said the EU, while 29 percent pointed to the bloc’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Some seven percent hold the UK responsible and two percent said another EU member state. The options of Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser David Frost, no one and don’t know received zero percent. Commenting on the poll, one reader blasted: “EU intransigence led to UK leaving. “Could not make them change as a member. So why imagine they would be any more willing to change now that the UK is no longer a member?
The EU is to blame for the deadlock in post-Brexit trade talks with Britain, according to a new poll
Express.co.uk readers voted in our poll on who is to blame for the stalemate in negotiations between the UK and Brussels
“Negotiations are a waste of time. Walking away and leaving them hanging is the sensible thing to do.” Another fumed: “It may well be the core of the EU leadership but Mr Barnier is the face so he has to get his share of the blame, he stopped negotiating and went to demanding, its over. Shut it down and walk out the door!” A third commented: “The word NO must not translate well in the EU of course nobody has dared to say NO before.” Another said: “EU & Barnier are refusing to move but blaming the UK.” READ MORE: Brexit warning: Boris must pull plug and walk away, says Brexiteer
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Our poll comes as post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU are at a stand-off following the latest round which ended on Friday
A fifth added: “EU ALWAYS blame someone else, it's what they do. “They cause all these problems with their demands and threats, slow tactics in getting anything done, pontificating, thinking up new things to demand of Britain, they do not understand we are only asking for something they have given to all countries they trade with - an FTA. Nothing more, nothing less. “EU is at fault for how things have turned out. BRITAIN has not threatened EU nor insulted but they have always threatened us.” But another insisted: “I believe Boris is to blame. He should have walked at the end of July. DON'T MISS
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Mr Barnier warned that reaching a deal “seems unlikely” at this stage
“I am worrying he will sell-out Britain’s sovereignty to get a deal.” And one more hit out: “I actually blame the UK for wasting time, the EU are as stubborn as a mule and practically impossible to deal with, we should walk away then talk.” Our poll comes as post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU are at a stand-off following the latest round which ended on Friday. Mr Barnier warned that reaching a deal “seems unlikely” at this stage.
Mr Frost admitted there has been “little progress” but he accused the EU of frustrating negotiations by insisting the UK bows to Brussels’ state aid and fishing demands before allowing work on other areas
He said: "Too often this week it felt as if we were going backwards more than forwards.” Mr Frost admitted there has been “little progress” but he accused the EU of frustrating negotiations by insisting the UK bows to Brussels’ state aid and fishing demands before allowing work on other areas. He said: "The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts. "This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-22--Former Labour activist-turned Tory MP takes law into own hands to stop travellers

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Lee Anderson filmed @ @ @ @ @ blocks in place to prevent travellers from invading private and public land .
He told @ @ @ @ @ expects new planning legislation in October will bring in powers for the police to confiscate @ @ @ @ @ 'How dare they say UK no compassion !
More refugees than any EU state' He @ @ @ @ @ stop them but until the law changes we need to protect our public spaces .
@ @ @ @ @ with Ashfield Council but they sit by and do nothing .
Last year the place @ @ @ @ @ star holiday destination for the traveller community because it was so easy to access parks @ @ @ @ @ that the clean up costs often runs into thousands of pounds each time a site @ @ @

Lee Anderson filmed himself this week moving concrete blocks in place to prevent travellers from invading private and public land. He told the Sunday Express that he expects new planning legislation in October will bring in powers for the police to confiscate caravans from illegal encampments.
'How dare they say UK no compassion! More refugees than any EU state'
He said: “That should stop them but until the law changes we need to protect our public spaces.
“I have raised it with Ashfield Council but they sit by and do nothing. Last year the place was identified as a five star holiday destination for the traveller community because it was so easy to access parks and land.”
He said that the clean up costs often runs into thousands of pounds each time a site is invaded.


thedailyexpress--2020-08-22--Priti Patel ‘not messing about’ as more foreign criminals to be flown to own countries

The move would be an act of defiance by Home Secretary Priti Patel who was taken to court by activist lawyers when she tried to deport 42 Jaimacan criminals back to the Caribbean in February .
A court order prevented 25 of them being deported immediately even though they had been convicted of serious crimes including manslaughter , one firearms offence , seven violent offences , two which are in the category of rape or sexual offences and 14 drugs offences .
All the convicted criminals were foreign nationals and none had British passports .
An MP who has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Sunday Express : “ The Home Secretary does not want to mess about , she wants foreign criminals out of the country .
“ So more flights to take these criminals back to their home countries have been booked for the coming months.
” The claims come as the powerful Common Sense group of around 50 Conservative Parliamentarians has written to Ms Patel demanding that she brings forward emergency legislation to change the asylum laws .
The demands from the group chaired by former minister Sir John Hayes have come because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming in large numbers across the English Channel .
There are also concerns that the current asylum rules “ make it very difficult to send people back ” .
A source from the group said : “ This is now an absolute matter of urgency .
The problem is that once the illegal migrants arrive we have a duty to house them and allow them to spend months going through the process .
“ At the end of it most of them have disappeared and can not be sent back .
”

Priti Patel visits Port of Dover as migrant crossings continue
The move would be an act of defiance by Home Secretary Priti Patel who was taken to court by activist lawyers when she tried to deport 42 Jaimacan criminals back to the Caribbean in February. A court order prevented 25 of them being deported immediately even though they had been convicted of serious crimes including manslaughter, one firearms offence, seven violent offences, two which are in the category of rape or sexual offences and 14 drugs offences.
All the convicted criminals were foreign nationals and none had British passports. An MP who has been in talks with Home Secretary about deportations told the Sunday Express: “The Home Secretary does not want to mess about, she wants foreign criminals out of the country. “So more flights to take these criminals back to their home countries have been booked for the coming months.” The claims come as the powerful Common Sense group of around 50 Conservative Parliamentarians has written to Ms Patel demanding that she brings forward emergency legislation to change the asylum laws.
Priti Patel ‘not messing about’ as more foreign criminals to be flown to own countries
The Home Office has booked more flights to send foreign criminals back to their own countries
The demands from the group chaired by former minister Sir John Hayes have come because of the continued problem of illegal migrants coming in large numbers across the English Channel. There are also concerns that the current asylum rules “make it very difficult to send people back”. A source from the group said: “This is now an absolute matter of urgency. The problem is that once the illegal migrants arrive we have a duty to house them and allow them to spend months going through the process. “At the end of it most of them have disappeared and cannot be sent back.”


thedailyexpress--2020-08-22--‘Intolerable’ 100,000 Christians murdered for their faith in Nigeria, report claims

It has warned that the situation is `` intolerable '' with claims that almost 100,000 Christians have been murdered for their faith in the west african state in the first two decades of this century .
The report , co-authored by The International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice ( PSJ UK ) , the International Committee on Nigeria ( ICON ) and the International Freedom of Religion or Belief All Party Parliamentary Group claims that over the past 20 years Nigeria has suffered more violent incidents and deaths compared to the rest of the combined West Africa region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Boko Haram , Al-Qaeda , Fulani Militants and other extremist groups have been responsible for the murders of more than 96,000 Christians , according to a new report in almost 21,000 separate attacks .
The report has also included polling from Savanta ComRes suggesting that the UK public supports decisive action to address these horrifying statistics .
Three in five UK adults say in the survey that they support imposing sanctions on individuals who have been held responsible for human rights abuses .
And the report has recommended that this could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magnitsky sanctions program .
The poll shows that two in five ( 39 percent ) UK adults expect the UK to speak out against violence towards Christians in Nigeria while more than half want foreign aid linked to protecting Christian minorities .
There is also strong support for military intervention in Nigeria .
A majority ( 53 percent ) of those surveyed supported calling on the UN to send peacekeeping forces to intervene in the crisis , and a quarter of those surveyed believed that direct military intervention from the UK would help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Executive of PSJ UK , said : “ This situation can not be tolerated .
Tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria and many thousands more have been subjected to vicious assault .
“ The British government must do more to support Nigerian Christians and should apply sanctions to the members of the Nigerian government that are , at best , turning a blind eye to this ongoing catastrophe.
” According to the report 43,242 of the Christian deaths as a result of the terrorism inflicted by Boko Haram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; 18,834 as a result of the terrorism inflicted by Fulani Militant Extremists ; and 34,233 as a result of the terrorism inflicted by all other actors .
Based on data collected between 2000-2019 , deaths resulting from Fulani Militant attacks include 17,284 across Nigeria and 13,079 in predominantly Christian states ( Benue , Kaduna , Plateau , and Taraba ) .
That means three of every four Fulani Militant victims during this time were Christians Vice chair of the APPG Fiona Bruce MP said : “ Targeted attacks against churches and heightening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a role in the farmer-herder conflict ” .
Another vice chair of the APPG Lord Alton of Liverpool said : “ Some local observers have gone so far as to describe the rising attacks as a campaign of ethno-religious cleansing .
Armed with sophisticated weaponry , including AK47s and , in at least one case , a rocket launcher and rocket-propelled grenades , the Fulani militia have murdered more men , women and children in 2015 , 2016 and 2017 than even Boko Haram , destroying , overrunning and seizing property and land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
This is organised and systematic .
”

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It has warned that the situation is "intolerable" with claims that almost 100,000 Christians have been murdered for their faith in the west african state in the first two decades of this century. The report, co-authored by The International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ UK), the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) and the International Freedom of Religion or Belief All Party Parliamentary Group claims that over the past 20 years Nigeria has suffered more violent incidents and deaths compared to the rest of the combined West Africa region.
It has noted that a combination of Boko Haram, Al-Qaeda, Fulani Militants and other extremist groups have been responsible for the murders of more than 96,000 Christians, according to a new report in almost 21,000 separate attacks. The report has also included polling from Savanta ComRes suggesting that the UK public supports decisive action to address these horrifying statistics. Three in five UK adults say in the survey that they support imposing sanctions on individuals who have been held responsible for human rights abuses. And the report has recommended that this could be part of the UK’s new Magnitsky sanctions program. The poll shows that two in five (39 percent) UK adults expect the UK to speak out against violence towards Christians in Nigeria while more than half want foreign aid linked to protecting Christian minorities.
‘Intolerable’ 100,000 Christians murdered for their faith in Nigeria
Clergymen carry white coffins containing the bodies of priests allegedly killed by Fulani herdsmen
There is also strong support for military intervention in Nigeria. A majority (53 percent) of those surveyed supported calling on the UN to send peacekeeping forces to intervene in the crisis, and a quarter of those surveyed believed that direct military intervention from the UK would help solve this crisis. Ayo Adedoyin, Chief Executive of PSJ UK, said: “This situation cannot be tolerated. Tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria and many thousands more have been subjected to vicious assault. “The British government must do more to support Nigerian Christians and should apply sanctions to the members of the Nigerian government that are, at best, turning a blind eye to this ongoing catastrophe.” According to the report 43,242 of the Christian deaths as a result of the terrorism inflicted by Boko Haram, Islamic State, ISWAP and Al-Queda; 18,834 as a result of the terrorism inflicted by Fulani Militant Extremists; and 34,233 as a result of the terrorism inflicted by all other actors.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-22--Teachers demand school uniforms stay as Labour backbencher tries to relax rules

The message has come in a major new survey of schools in England as government backed legislation by a Labour backbencher threatens to undermine the future of uniforms at schools .
The bill by Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury would block schools from forcing parents to buy branded school clothing such as blazers and jumpers .
Instead parents could choose similar but not exact colour alternatives which critics believe could spell the long term end of the school uniform .
The analysis of 12 percent of England ’ s 3,448 secondary schools carried out on behalf of the Schoolwear Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders believe school uniforms help counteract bullying and 7 out of 10 think it will increase if uniforms are removed .
And 6 in 10 say they improve educational outcomes .
It also suggested that the Children ’ s Society , which has backed Mr Amesbury ’ s bill , has over-estimated the cost of uniforms by 55 percent .
The survey suggests that the real cost is £148.48 not £333 per year .
Ben Stitchman , Headteacher at Holmfirth High School , said : “ We believe that the quality of uniform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and standards that we want from all our pupils .
“ Uniform gives our pupils a sense of pride and certainty .
It helps them to understand why they come to school and our aspirations for them.
” Dr Ameerah Khadaroo , a top psychologist from the University of Arts London warned that the coronavirus crisis has made uniforms even more important .
Dr Khadaroo said : “ In light of the current Covid-19 situation , wearing school uniforms can help foster and strengthen a sense of togetherness amongst school children which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing .
“ Preserving a sense of community at school is essential and resuming lessons after a rather long period of social isolation can be a difficult transition for children .
“ From a developmental psychological perspective this can be a challenging experience for young people with an impact on their well-being .
Uniforms can help facilitate this process by reminding school children of their identity as a learner .
”

Boris Johnson urges UK that 'schools will be safe in September'
The message has come in a major new survey of schools in England as government backed legislation by a Labour backbencher threatens to undermine the future of uniforms at schools. The bill by Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury would block schools from forcing parents to buy branded school clothing such as blazers and jumpers.
Instead parents could choose similar but not exact colour alternatives which critics believe could spell the long term end of the school uniform. The analysis of 12 percent of England’s 3,448 secondary schools carried out on behalf of the Schoolwear Association showed that eight out of 10 school leaders believe school uniforms help counteract bullying and 7 out of 10 think it will increase if uniforms are removed. And 6 in 10 say they improve educational outcomes. It also suggested that the Children’s Society, which has backed Mr Amesbury’s bill, has over-estimated the cost of uniforms by 55 percent.
Teachers demand school uniforms stay as Labour backbencher tries to relax rules
Headteachers have warned that school uniforms are essential for stopping bullying
The survey suggests that the real cost is £148.48 not £333 per year. Ben Stitchman, Headteacher at Holmfirth High School, said: “We believe that the quality of uniform plays a significant role in the expectations and standards that we want from all our pupils. “Uniform gives our pupils a sense of pride and certainty. It helps them to understand why they come to school and our aspirations for them.” Dr Ameerah Khadaroo, a top psychologist from the University of Arts London warned that the coronavirus crisis has made uniforms even more important.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--Brexit POLL: As EU trade talks stall, should the UK walk away on WTO terms?

The UK formally left the European Union back in January and since then trade negotiations have been extended to the end of October due to the outbreak of COVID-19 .
But talks continue to stumble on key red lines on both sides .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been adamant he will not seek any extension to the current transition period , which ends in December , with or without a deal in place .
If a deal is not agreed by the end of the transition period , trade with the EU will automatically fall back on basic World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , Express.co.uk is asking , “ As EU trade talks stall , should the UK walk away on WTO terms ?
” The WTO terms allow counties to negotiate rules of International trade and if they do not have free trade agreements with each other , they trade under the WTO rules .
All 164 WTO members have a list of tariffs and quotas they can apply to other countries when a deal is not in place .
Under these rules , cars would be taxed at around 10 percent when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period is over .
Agricultural tariffs would rise to an average of more than 35 percent for dairy products .
Steep levies could be imposed on goods if a free-trade agreement is not agreed .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris Johnson ‘ working flat out ’ to prepare for no deal Issues around a no deal Brexit agreement were raised by Simon Fraser , the former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Business , Innovation and Skills .
Writing on Twitter , Mr Fraser previously said : “ If there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; aiming for tariff-free and quota-free trade in goods .
“ Little on services , never mind non-trade issues .
A hard version of Brexit .
“ UK insists a deal must not limit ‘ sovereignty ’ or leave jurisdiction with the European Court of Justice ( ECJ ) .
DO N'T MISS Brexit showdown : Frost 'stresses UK 's £2trillion financial muscle ' [ INSIGHT ] Brexit warning : Boris will need to ‘ stick to his guns ’ amid NHS plot [ COMMENT ] French fishermen WILL blockade ports…whether Brexit deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has proposed a series of deals built around a free trade agreement that would involve widespread removal of traditional trade barriers , but far short of the promised ‘ frictionless trade ’ .
” Back in June , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier insisted European leaders would not have to revisit his negotiating mandate as long as David Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s chief trade negotiator with the EU , made “ concrete signals ” that the UK is willing to meet the bloc in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compromise , ” he told a European trade union leaders conference in Brussels .
However , latest talks have failed to result in an agreed new trade deal between the UK and EU with many speculating a no deal Brexit is more of a possibility .

Brexit: Alex Phillips says UK need to walk away with no deal
The UK formally left the European Union back in January and since then trade negotiations have been extended to the end of October due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But talks continue to stumble on key red lines on both sides. THIS POLL HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been adamant he will not seek any extension to the current transition period, which ends in December, with or without a deal in place. If a deal is not agreed by the end of the transition period, trade with the EU will automatically fall back on basic World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. Now, Express.co.uk is asking, “As EU trade talks stall, should the UK walk away on WTO terms?” The WTO terms allow counties to negotiate rules of International trade and if they do not have free trade agreements with each other, they trade under the WTO rules.
Should the UK walk away on WTO terms?
Brexit negotiators David Frost and Michel Barnier
All 164 WTO members have a list of tariffs and quotas they can apply to other countries when a deal is not in place. Under these rules, cars would be taxed at around 10 percent when they crossed the UK-EU border after the transition period is over. Agricultural tariffs would rise to an average of more than 35 percent for dairy products. Steep levies could be imposed on goods if a free-trade agreement is not agreed. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson ‘working flat out’ to prepare for no deal
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Boris Johnson hopes to leave with or without deal
Economic loss per EU state in hard Brexit outcome
“It has proposed a series of deals built around a free trade agreement that would involve widespread removal of traditional trade barriers, but far short of the promised ‘frictionless trade’.” Back in June, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier insisted European leaders would not have to revisit his negotiating mandate as long as David Frost, the Prime Minister’s chief trade negotiator with the EU, made “concrete signals” that the UK is willing to meet the bloc in the middle ground. “I’m ready to compromise,” he told a European trade union leaders conference in Brussels. However, latest talks have failed to result in an agreed new trade deal between the UK and EU with many speculating a no deal Brexit is more of a possibility.
The transition period will end in December


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thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--SNP's hate crime law leaves Scots terrified free speech will be 'criminalised'

It looks to extend the law on ‘ hate crime ’ covering particular characteristics , including religion , sexual orientation and transgender identity .
If the law is passed by the Scottish Parliament , it means that words or behaviour considered to be “ abusive ” and “ likely ” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence .
However , the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation , Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland .
The Free to Disagree campaign showed that 87 percent think free speech is an “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 63 percent ) think disagreement and debate “ benefit society ” .
The poll also revealed three in four ( 73 percent ) think disagreement is not a sign of hatred whilst than six in ten respondents ( 64 percent ) expressed support for a classical approach to free speech where “ words that incite violence ” are criminalised .
Compared to this , just 29 percent said the law should criminalise “ offensive ” words whilst more than six in 10 ( 64 percent ) respondents agreed people today are “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A significant number of respondents also expressed opposition to elements that form the basis of the bill with almost seven in 10 ( 69 percent ) of Scots agreeing that “ For a criminal offence to be committed , there must be a proven intention to stir up hatred ” .
The poll also showed that three in four respondents ( 75 percent ) said the term ‘ hatred ’ “ means different things to different people ” .
READ MORE : ‘ Not conceding defeat ’ Labour lashes out at SNP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Free to Disagree campaign , said the “ majority of Scots strongly support freedom of speech ” .
He added : “ As a result , people are very doubtful about the more controversial aspects of the Hate Crime Bill .
“ Pressure is mounting on the government to scrap the proposed ‘ stirring up of hatred ’ offences in Part 2 of the bill , which have accrued a large number of detractors in recent weeks .
“ A diverse range of critics including the police , lawyers , academics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could curb free speech , frustrate academic inquiry and stifle artistic expression .
DO N'T MISS : Gordon Brown calls for Tory-SNP alliance [ REVEAL ] SNP crisis : New hate crime law risks 'fracturing ' hate campaign [ INSIGHT ] Brexit row erupts between No10 and Scotland as SNP ramps up pressure [ LATEST ] “ Today the Scottish public joins these groups in voicing its concerns.
” Mr Gillies claimed the public “ recognises that the term ‘ hatred ’ means different things to different people ” .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stirring up ’ provisions is perhaps the most problematic aspect of the proposals.
” Mr Gillies concluded : “ Given the major disquiet over this legislation from professionals and the public alike , we ’ d advise the government to think again .
“ There ’ s no shame in admitting there are problems with the Hate Crime Bill and hitting the pause button , or ditching it altogether .
In fact , we think this would be welcomed by the majority of Scots .
“ The government should pay very careful attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this legislation wrong could have serious consequences for our fundamental freedoms.
” Liam Kerr MSP , Scottish Conservative justice spokesperson , said that the Bill “ confirms that most Scots do not want to be criminalised for what they might say or think.
” He added : “ The low threshold for criminality is a threat to normal , well-meaning people , and the Scottish Conservatives have repeatedly warned Humza Yousaf that his Hate Crime Bill is a mess as it stands .
“ The SNP has already ignored mountains of criticism from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and dozens of authors and artists .
“ Now that we know for sure that a majority of Scots are against it too , the SNP must withdraw their bill entirely and think again.
” A similar act known as Offensive Behaviour at Football Act was introduced in 2012 and made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion , ethnic identity , class , or region at matches .
However , it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans .
Respondents to the poll were asked about their attitudes to free speech , hate crime in general and the Hate Crime Bill .
The poll asked 1,008 Scottish adults between August 6th and 13th .
In response , a Scottish Government spokesperson said : “ The views offered on the Bill will be considered carefully and we will seek common ground and compromise , where necessary .
`` It is important to stress that the Bill does not seek to stifle criticism or rigorous debate in any way , people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as this is not done in a threatening or abusive way that is intended or likely to stir up hatred .
`` The Bill includes explicit provisions on protection of freedom of expression .
“ England , Wales and Northern Ireland all have laws in place criminalising stirring up hatred in relation to religion and sexual orientation while Northern Ireland ’ s law also covers disabilities .
“ The law should protect vulnerable groups and minorities and this Bill – which follows an independent , judge-led review and is backed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence in policing to those communities affected by hate crime .
`` We will fully consider the views collected in the consultation and continue to engage with key stakeholders as the Bill progresses through Parliamentary scrutiny .
”

Hate crime: Expert raises concerns over proposed law in Scotland
New polling for the Free to Disagree campaign finds wide support for free speech and opposition to the Scottish Government’s hate crime plans. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill was introduced by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.
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It looks to extend the law on ‘hate crime’ covering particular characteristics, including religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity. If the law is passed by the Scottish Parliament, it means that words or behaviour considered to be “abusive” and “likely” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence. However, the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland. The Free to Disagree campaign showed that 87 percent think free speech is an “important right” whilst six in 10 (63 percent) think disagreement and debate “benefit society”.
The new laws could severely impact on Freedom of Speech
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf put forward the bill
The poll also revealed three in four (73 percent) think disagreement is not a sign of hatred whilst than six in ten respondents (64 percent) expressed support for a classical approach to free speech where “words that incite violence” are criminalised. Compared to this, just 29 percent said the law should criminalise “offensive” words whilst more than six in 10 (64 percent) respondents agreed people today are “too quick to shut down debate”. A significant number of respondents also expressed opposition to elements that form the basis of the bill with almost seven in 10 (69 percent) of Scots agreeing that “For a criminal offence to be committed, there must be a proven intention to stir up hatred”. The poll also showed that three in four respondents (75 percent) said the term ‘hatred’ “means different things to different people”. READ MORE: ‘Not conceding defeat’ Labour lashes out at SNP's record
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The bill is currently under consultation in Holyrood
Jamie Gillies, spokesman for the Free to Disagree campaign, said the “majority of Scots strongly support freedom of speech”. He added: “As a result, people are very doubtful about the more controversial aspects of the Hate Crime Bill. “Pressure is mounting on the government to scrap the proposed ‘stirring up of hatred’ offences in Part 2 of the bill, which have accrued a large number of detractors in recent weeks. “A diverse range of critics including the police, lawyers, academics, actors and comedians warn that the proposals could curb free speech, frustrate academic inquiry and stifle artistic expression. DON'T MISS:
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“Today the Scottish public joins these groups in voicing its concerns.” Mr Gillies claimed the public “recognises that the term ‘hatred’ means different things to different people”. He added: “The vague language of the ‘stirring up’ provisions is perhaps the most problematic aspect of the proposals.” Mr Gillies concluded: “Given the major disquiet over this legislation from professionals and the public alike, we’d advise the government to think again.
Expressions could be affected by the law
“There’s no shame in admitting there are problems with the Hate Crime Bill and hitting the pause button, or ditching it altogether. In fact, we think this would be welcomed by the majority of Scots. “The government should pay very careful attention to the concerns being raised. Getting this legislation wrong could have serious consequences for our fundamental freedoms.” Liam Kerr MSP, Scottish Conservative justice spokesperson, said that the Bill “confirms that most Scots do not want to be criminalised for what they might say or think.” He added: “The low threshold for criminality is a threat to normal, well-meaning people, and the Scottish Conservatives have repeatedly warned Humza Yousaf that his Hate Crime Bill is a mess as it stands.
Scots Tory justice spokesman Liam Kerr expressed concerns about the Bill
“The SNP has already ignored mountains of criticism from police officers, lawyers, faith groups, and dozens of authors and artists. “Now that we know for sure that a majority of Scots are against it too, the SNP must withdraw their bill entirely and think again.” A similar act known as Offensive Behaviour at Football Act was introduced in 2012 and made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion, ethnic identity, class, or region at matches. However, it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and claims that it unfairly targeted Scottish football fans.
A recent poll was undertaken of the Hate Crime Bill


thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--Brexit warning: Boris Johnson is heading for ‘political suicide’ if he caves to EU demands

Time is running out for the UK to secure a trade deal with the EU , as both sides need time to ratify a deal in their respective Parliament 's .
But a Brexiteer has urged the Government not to make huge concessions in order to rush through a last-minute deal .
Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy said it is vital UK negotiators maintain its red lines on fishing rights and the level playing field demand .
She warned the Prime Minister he may face a fierce backlash from voters if he caves on these two areas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shown no signs of backtracking on its demands for a level playing field or unfettered access to our fishing waters .
“ It would be political suicide for the Tories to budge on these two as it would essentially bring back May ’ s Deal re-wrapped in Boris paper.
” The Brexiteer said she and other Brexit Party colleagues were keeping a close eye on the talks and warned the Government may not survive if it backtracks on its Brexit promises .
She said : “ Confidence is dwindling in Boris… the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessing a government lose its backbone on issues that involve nerve .
“ Fortune favours the brave and if an 80 seat majority Tory government cant be brave when our nation ’ s sovereignty and interests depend on it then the electorate will punish the Tories for a generation.
” Ms de Lucy said it was crucial Mr Johnson ’ s negotiating team stands firm and does not sign away the UK ’ s sovereignty .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from the talks if the EU refuses to agree to Britain 's terms .
The former MEP said : “ If the EU wo n't budge on the level playing field , ECJ and Fishing then talks are a waste of time we should focus 100 percent on no-deal planning.
” The Brexiteer said she was slightly concerned the Government has not yet prioritised its no-deal planning .
The seventh round of Brexit trade talks concluded in Brussels on Friday , with little progress having been made .
DO N'T MISS : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frost stands firm on fishing [ INSIGHT ] Brexit GAMBLE : Frost stuns EU by putting forward major new plan [ DETAILS ] Brexit LIVE : No deal INEVITABLE as EU refuses to accept UK wo n't budge [ BLOG ] Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , said the deadlock remained because of disagreements over access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and the so-called “ level-playing field ” .
Speaking after the conclusion of the talks , the EU chief said : “ We have very little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure an agreement can enter into effect on January 1 , 2021 – in four months and 10 days .
“ We still have a few months left to find an agreement to find agreement on all issues under discussion to consolidate the text.
” Mr Barnier accused the British of refusing to “ move forward on issues of fundamental importance for the European Union despite the flexibility which we have shown over recent months ” .

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Time is running out for the UK to secure a trade deal with the EU, as both sides need time to ratify a deal in their respective Parliament's. But a Brexiteer has urged the Government not to make huge concessions in order to rush through a last-minute deal.
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Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy said it is vital UK negotiators maintain its red lines on fishing rights and the level playing field demand. She warned the Prime Minister he may face a fierce backlash from voters if he caves on these two areas. She told Express.co.uk: “The EU has shown no signs of backtracking on its demands for a level playing field or unfettered access to our fishing waters. “It would be political suicide for the Tories to budge on these two as it would essentially bring back May’s Deal re-wrapped in Boris paper.”
Brexit warning: Boris Johnson is heading for ‘political suicide’ if he caves to EU demands
Boris Johnson has told he must hold firm on the UK's red lines
The Brexiteer said she and other Brexit Party colleagues were keeping a close eye on the talks and warned the Government may not survive if it backtracks on its Brexit promises. She said: “Confidence is dwindling in Boris… the public is tired of being conned and witnessing a government lose its backbone on issues that involve nerve. “Fortune favours the brave and if an 80 seat majority Tory government cant be brave when our nation’s sovereignty and interests depend on it then the electorate will punish the Tories for a generation.” Ms de Lucy said it was crucial Mr Johnson’s negotiating team stands firm and does not sign away the UK’s sovereignty. JUST IN: POLL: Which red lines should Boris compromise on to secure a deal?
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David Frost travelled to Brussels for the latest round of Brexit trade talks this week
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Brexit news: Fishing rights remains an area of contention
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, said the deadlock remained because of disagreements over access to Britain’s fishing grounds and the so-called “level-playing field”. Speaking after the conclusion of the talks, the EU chief said: “We have very little time left to conclude the negotiations to ensure an agreement can enter into effect on January 1, 2021 – in four months and 10 days. “We still have a few months left to find an agreement to find agreement on all issues under discussion to consolidate the text.” Mr Barnier accused the British of refusing to “move forward on issues of fundamental importance for the European Union despite the flexibility which we have shown over recent months”.
EU countries most reliant on UK fishing waters


thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--Labour doomed: Grumpy Corbyn KNEW he was going to lose election, says new book

The situation inside Labour 's campaign became so bad , some even believed Mr Corbyn , exhausted by the brutal world of politics , was deliberately sabotaging his own campaign , with the encouragement of wife Laura Alvarez , nicknamed `` Yoko '' by party aides , the book further claims .
The book , Left Out : The Inside Story of Labour under Corbyn , which will be published on September 3 , paints a vivid picture of a political campaign descending into chaos , with Mr Corbyn portrayed as irritable and unhappy .
Authors Patrick Maguire and Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watson even seriously considered quitting the party to run for Jo Swinson 's Liberal Democrats , albeit briefly .
The party 's initial optimism had been punctured by private polling undertaken by YouGov suggesting Labour was heading for an historic defeat and could end up with as few as 138 seats , Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund write .
They add : `` With less than three weeks to go and Labour 10 points behind in most polls , some aides had arrived at the extraordinary conclusion that Corbyn was sabotaging his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and appeared to overstay at events to minimise his day ’ s commitments . ''
One member of staff was reportedly told by Marsha-Jane Thompson , one of Mr Corbyn 's aides , that he was `` deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and then spoke for 30 mins plus at the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late '' .
According to an extract of the book published in the Sunday Times , Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund added : `` Others feared that Alvarez was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to protect him from the pressures of campaigning .
JUST IN : Turkey vs Greece : MP issues fierce warning to 'provocative ' Erdogan '' He just wouldn ’ t drop the stuff about the diary and dialling onto the calls .
`` It was his way of trying to regain control . ''
With the campaign deeply divided , especially in the wake of the allegations of anti-Semitism , and strategists alarmed that Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell 's keenness to attract Remainers would alienate traditional Labour voters in the north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quit politics altogether .
The book suggests Mr Watson 's abiding emotion after learning of a plot to oust him which it claims was orchestrated by Mr Corbyn was `` one of relief '' .
It adds : `` When Jo Swinson , the Liberal Democrat leader , invited Watson to defect and run in Lewes , he considered it , a friend said , 'for five minutes ' .
`` Politics was no longer fun .
It was time to go . ''
Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund 's book is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party in chaos in recent months .
Ian Hernon 's book , Anti-Semitism and the Left , portrays Mr Corbyn , and Momentum generally , as being badly out of touch with traditional Labour voters .

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The situation inside Labour's campaign became so bad, some even believed Mr Corbyn, exhausted by the brutal world of politics, was deliberately sabotaging his own campaign, with the encouragement of wife Laura Alvarez, nicknamed "Yoko" by party aides, the book further claims. The book, Left Out: The Inside Story of Labour under Corbyn, which will be published on September 3, paints a vivid picture of a political campaign descending into chaos, with Mr Corbyn portrayed as irritable and unhappy.
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Authors Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund even claims Labour deputy leader Tom Watson even seriously considered quitting the party to run for Jo Swinson's Liberal Democrats, albeit briefly. The party's initial optimism had been punctured by private polling undertaken by YouGov suggesting Labour was heading for an historic defeat and could end up with as few as 138 seats, Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund write. They add: "With less than three weeks to go and Labour 10 points behind in most polls, some aides had arrived at the extraordinary conclusion that Corbyn was sabotaging his own campaign.
Jeremy Corbyn's team knew Labour was heading for a crushing defeat, the book claims
Jeremy Corbyn and wife Laura Alverez on a march this year to mark International Women's Day
"He was often late and appeared to overstay at events to minimise his day’s commitments." One member of staff was reportedly told by Marsha-Jane Thompson, one of Mr Corbyn's aides, that he was "deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and then spoke for 30 mins plus at the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late". According to an extract of the book published in the Sunday Times, Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund added: "Others feared that Alvarez was encouraging her husband’s worst instincts in order to protect him from the pressures of campaigning. JUST IN: Turkey vs Greece: MP issues fierce warning to 'provocative' Erdogan
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Jeremy Corbyn at the election count in Islington on December 13
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson
Former Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson tried to persuade Mr Watson to defect
"He just wouldn’t drop the stuff about the diary and dialling onto the calls. "It was his way of trying to regain control." With the campaign deeply divided, especially in the wake of the allegations of anti-Semitism, and strategists alarmed that Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell's keenness to attract Remainers would alienate traditional Labour voters in the north, Mr Watson made the decision to quit politics altogether. The book suggests Mr Watson's abiding emotion after learning of a plot to oust him which it claims was orchestrated by Mr Corbyn was "one of relief".
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It adds: "When Jo Swinson, the Liberal Democrat leader, invited Watson to defect and run in Lewes, he considered it, a friend said, 'for five minutes'. "Politics was no longer fun. It was time to go." Mr Maguire and Mr Pogrund's book is not the only one to suggest a Labour party in chaos in recent months. Ian Hernon's book, Anti-Semitism and the Left, portrays Mr Corbyn, and Momentum generally, as being badly out of touch with traditional Labour voters.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn with contrasting expressions at the state opening of Parliament


thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--‘Brexit in name only’ fears as former MEP warns EU will have ‘very solid plan’

Ms Phillips told Express.co.uk : “ I ’ m afraid to say that what Boris Johnson has lumbered us with , the Withdrawal Agreement , is basically the same thing Theresa May penned that he called vassalage .
“ The same deal that Boris Johnson called vassalage , the Withdrawal Agreement , is basically what went into print and is now part of statute .
“ The most unsavoury aspects of that were just essentially moved into the Political Declaration which he said was not legally binding.
” The ex-MEP warned the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Political Declaration .
She said : “ Michel Barnier is being very deliberate about constantly referring back to the Political Declaration and making sure we ’ re well aware that if we deviate from it we ’ re not acting in good faith because that was part of the initial negotiations and strategy that Boris Johnson then signed off.
” As Britain and Brussels push on with post-Brexit talks , Ms Phillips added : “ I wouldn ’ t put it past the EU to have a very solid plan.
” And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to be “ Brexit in name only ” .
She said : “ I would imagine our future relationship is not going to deviate very far from the Political Declaration which would essentially end up being Brexit in name only.
” READ MORE : Brexit Warning : Former MEP warns EU is 'capable of anything' The former MEP said Brexit depends on the Prime Minister ’ s Europe adviser David Frost standing his ground and how close the UK has to stick to the Political Declaration .
Ms Phillips added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with a locking of horns , we already have got a locking of horns .
“ And I don ’ t see Barnier and the EU remotely wanting to back down on any of this .
“ So it depends on how firm we can stand and how strident David Frost is prepared to be .
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” Ms Phillips ’ comments come as little progress has been made in post-Brexit negotiations led by Mr Frost and his EU counterpart Mr Barnier .
The latest round of talks , which took place in Brussels , broke up on Friday .
Mr Barnier warned that striking a deal before the deadline currently appears “ unlikely ” .
But Mr Frost hit back and accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult ” by trying to force Britain to sign up to the bloc ’ s state aid and fisheries rules before allowing further work in other areas .
In a statement , he said : “ We have had useful discussions this week but there has been little progress .
`` The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress .

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Former Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips blasted Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, which he struck with the EU last October. She insisted it is almost identical to the agreement former prime minister Theresa May negotiated with Brussels.
Ms Phillips told Express.co.uk: “I’m afraid to say that what Boris Johnson has lumbered us with, the Withdrawal Agreement, is basically the same thing Theresa May penned that he called vassalage. “The same deal that Boris Johnson called vassalage, the Withdrawal Agreement, is basically what went into print and is now part of statute. “The most unsavoury aspects of that were just essentially moved into the Political Declaration which he said was not legally binding.” The ex-MEP warned the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier is “deliberately” referring back to the Political Declaration.
A Brexiteer has warned of the prospect of “Brexit in name only”
Former Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips blasted Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, which he struck with the EU last October
She said: “Michel Barnier is being very deliberate about constantly referring back to the Political Declaration and making sure we’re well aware that if we deviate from it we’re not acting in good faith because that was part of the initial negotiations and strategy that Boris Johnson then signed off.” As Britain and Brussels push on with post-Brexit talks, Ms Phillips added: “I wouldn’t put it past the EU to have a very solid plan.” And the former MEP warned any agreement could turn out to be “Brexit in name only”. She said: “I would imagine our future relationship is not going to deviate very far from the Political Declaration which would essentially end up being Brexit in name only.” READ MORE: Brexit Warning: Former MEP warns EU is 'capable of anything'
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The ex-MEP insisted Mr Johnson’s deal is almost identical to the agreement former prime minister Theresa May negotiated with Brussels
The former MEP said Brexit depends on the Prime Minister’s Europe adviser David Frost standing his ground and how close the UK has to stick to the Political Declaration. Ms Phillips added: “I think we are going to end up with a locking of horns, we already have got a locking of horns. “And I don’t see Barnier and the EU remotely wanting to back down on any of this. “So it depends on how firm we can stand and how strident David Frost is prepared to be. DON'T MISS
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The former MEP warned any agreement could turn out to be “Brexit in name only”
“But also most importantly it depends on the hold the Withdrawal Agreement places on adopting the Political Declaration.” Ms Phillips’ comments come as little progress has been made in post-Brexit negotiations led by Mr Frost and his EU counterpart Mr Barnier. The latest round of talks, which took place in Brussels, broke up on Friday. Mr Barnier warned that striking a deal before the deadline currently appears “unlikely”.
Ms Phillips’ comments come as little progress has been made in post-Brexit negotiations led by Mr Frost and his EU counterpart Mr Barnier
But Mr Frost hit back and accused the EU of making negotiations “unnecessarily difficult” by trying to force Britain to sign up to the bloc’s state aid and fisheries rules before allowing further work in other areas. In a statement, he said: “We have had useful discussions this week but there has been little progress. "The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts. "This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--Brexit warning: Boris will need to ‘stick to his guns’ amid ‘intense’ Joe Biden NHS plot

Joe Biden is on course to win the race for the White House on November 3 , with many leading polls putting the former vice-president ahead of his Republican rival Donald Trump .
The current US President had previously flirted with the idea of including the NHS in any free trade deal – however , Mr Trump was quickly shut down by the Westminster Government .
According to Inderjeet Parmar , Professor of International Politics at the City University London , Mr Biden would be under greater pressure from left-wing Democrats and pharmaceutical giants to include healthcare in any future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s running mate - California Senator Kamala Harris - would bring a renewed focus of health and the environment to Brexit talks The vice-president nominee had previously backed plans by left-wing Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for state-funded healthcare .
Mr Sanders , who dropped out of the Democratic race in April , has constantly called for a Medicare for All plan to tackle private firms and nationalise the health insurance industry .
Professor Parmar told Express.co.uk : “ Kamala Harris in terms of her politics and approach to her international relations would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration .
“ She would reinforce the idea that there ought to be respect for environmental , health and safety standards within any agreement , which I think would be a change of emphasis from the current administration . ''
When asked whether Ms Harris ’ endorsement of public healthcare would have an effect on the NHS , Professor Parmar added : “ I think it would , because there would be a bit more pressure from the progressive left .
“ A - for something approaching Medicare for All – although that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of either Harris or Biden , but certainly a public option which is a little step towards a public healthcare provision .
“ I think there will be greater sympathy or empathy for protecting the NHS , but I think at the same time the power of the pharmaceutical companies and the hospitals , I think is still very great , so the lobbying of the Biden Presidency would be very intense as well .
“ So I think it would be quite a tough position and Britain would have to be ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The real possibility of the NHS being on the table in talks was put forward by Mr Trump in June 2019 .
READ MORE : Brexit fisheries row as EU increased fish caught in UK waters The US President said : “ When you 're dealing in trade , everything is on the table . ''
The Prime Minister has constantly said the NHS would not form any part of negotiations and firmly rejected Mr Trump ’ s stance when questioned in parliament in July last year .
In the Commons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would we agree to any deal , any free trade deal that put the NHS on the table .
It is not for sale.
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Joe Biden is on course to win the race for the White House on November 3, with many leading polls putting the former vice-president ahead of his Republican rival Donald Trump. The current US President had previously flirted with the idea of including the NHS in any free trade deal – however, Mr Trump was quickly shut down by the Westminster Government.
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According to Inderjeet Parmar, Professor of International Politics at the City University London, Mr Biden would be under greater pressure from left-wing Democrats and pharmaceutical giants to include healthcare in any future agreement. Professor Parmar suggested Mr Biden’s running mate - California Senator Kamala Harris - would bring a renewed focus of health and the environment to Brexit talks The vice-president nominee had previously backed plans by left-wing Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for state-funded healthcare. Mr Sanders, who dropped out of the Democratic race in April, has constantly called for a Medicare for All plan to tackle private firms and nationalise the health insurance industry.
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Professor Parmar told Express.co.uk: “Kamala Harris in terms of her politics and approach to her international relations would reinforce tendencies you would find in Biden administration. “She would reinforce the idea that there ought to be respect for environmental, health and safety standards within any agreement, which I think would be a change of emphasis from the current administration." When asked whether Ms Harris’ endorsement of public healthcare would have an effect on the NHS, Professor Parmar added: “I think it would, because there would be a bit more pressure from the progressive left. “A - for something approaching Medicare for All – although that actually is not actually the official policy of either Harris or Biden, but certainly a public option which is a little step towards a public healthcare provision.
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“I think there will be greater sympathy or empathy for protecting the NHS, but I think at the same time the power of the pharmaceutical companies and the hospitals, I think is still very great, so the lobbying of the Biden Presidency would be very intense as well. “So I think it would be quite a tough position and Britain would have to be ready to stick to its guns on that.” The real possibility of the NHS being on the table in talks was put forward by Mr Trump in June 2019. READ MORE: Brexit fisheries row as EU increased fish caught in UK waters
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--‘Mad marauding’ French fishermen WILL blockade ports…whether Brexit deal reached or not

John Balls , chairman of North Devon Fishermen 's Association , said the French will not take a compromise lying down and predicted widespread disruption to the movement of goods and people on both sides of the Channel .
On Friday the seventh round of post-Brexit trade talks in Brussels wrapped up , with the EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier saying he was `` disappointed '' with the lack of progress .
Mr Barnier claimed the UK had shown `` no willingness '' to compromise on key issues while the UK 's negotiator David Frost admitted the talks had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With no deal in sight four months before the Brexit transition period is due to end on December 31 , Mr Balls said Britons should be prepared for a blockade of French ports , including Calais .
He said if a deal is struck it would inevitably mean a massive setback for French fishermen , who hold 84 percent of quota for cod in the Channel while the UK holds just nine percent .
But if the UK and the EU fail to find common ground and divert to World Trade Organisation ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters would be equally annoyed by the prospect of having their access taken away , he said .
Mr Balls told Express.co.uk : `` We 've seen it before with the French , they will blockade the ports and they will hold up lorries on the UK side .
`` The M20 on the approach to Dover will end up as a car park .
`` It 's always the French who blockade the ports .
`` That will happen .
That is something that the French are very good at .
READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit Britain made the correct choice '' They 'll blockade not just the shellfish or finfish being moved around , they will blockade and that will stop everything being moved from flowers to meat to vegetables .
All perishable goods plus people as well . ''
He said it would not advise Britons to plan a trip via Dover or Calais in the first weeks of 2021 due to the `` mad marauding fishermen '' who will be keen to send a strong message of protest to the UK .
He continued : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get what they want .
`` If there was a compromise it still would n't be good enough for them .
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`` They know that they hold the volume of quota for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to want to reduce that 84 percent which they hold .
`` There will be an upset .
The French fishermen always have their little day in court . ''
Mr Balls has held weekly meetings with officials from the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA ) to discuss the concerns of fishermen in north Devon .
He said shellfish suppliers in the region would continue to see a high demand for their product in the European market in the years to come .
He warned of the devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their live and perishable goods are kept sitting in lorries at ports due to action by the French .
Mr Balls said it was the responsibility of the UK and French governments to make sure any disruption is minimal .
He added : `` We 've got to have that access into Europe and also Europe has to have access to us .

Brexit: Fishing is ‘politically extremely important’ says expert
John Balls, chairman of North Devon Fishermen's Association, said the French will not take a compromise lying down and predicted widespread disruption to the movement of goods and people on both sides of the Channel. On Friday the seventh round of post-Brexit trade talks in Brussels wrapped up, with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier saying he was "disappointed" with the lack of progress.
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Mr Barnier claimed the UK had shown "no willingness" to compromise on key issues while the UK's negotiator David Frost admitted the talks had resulted in "little progress". With no deal in sight four months before the Brexit transition period is due to end on December 31, Mr Balls said Britons should be prepared for a blockade of French ports, including Calais. He said if a deal is struck it would inevitably mean a massive setback for French fishermen, who hold 84 percent of quota for cod in the Channel while the UK holds just nine percent. But if the UK and the EU fail to find common ground and divert to World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, fishermen across the waters would be equally annoyed by the prospect of having their access taken away, he said.
A UK fishing chief has warned French fishermen will blockade ports
John Balls has warned that French fishermen will not take a compromise lying down
Mr Balls told Express.co.uk: "We've seen it before with the French, they will blockade the ports and they will hold up lorries on the UK side. "The M20 on the approach to Dover will end up as a car park. "It's always the French who blockade the ports. "That will happen. That is something that the French are very good at. READ MORE: Huge number of French admit Brexit Britain made the correct choice
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Lorries queue at the port of Calais
"They'll blockade not just the shellfish or finfish being moved around, they will blockade and that will stop everything being moved from flowers to meat to vegetables. All perishable goods plus people as well." He said it would not advise Britons to plan a trip via Dover or Calais in the first weeks of 2021 due to the "mad marauding fishermen" who will be keen to send a strong message of protest to the UK. He continued: "They know they're not going to get what they want. "If there was a compromise it still wouldn't be good enough for them. DON'T MISS
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A French fisherman pictured on his boat
"They want to have their cake and eat it. "They know that they hold the volume of quota for the Channel fish and they are not going to want to reduce that 84 percent which they hold. "There will be an upset. The French fishermen always have their little day in court." Mr Balls has held weekly meetings with officials from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to discuss the concerns of fishermen in north Devon.
The EU's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
He said shellfish suppliers in the region would continue to see a high demand for their product in the European market in the years to come. He warned of the devastating consequences for the UK fishing industry if their live and perishable goods are kept sitting in lorries at ports due to action by the French. Mr Balls said it was the responsibility of the UK and French governments to make sure any disruption is minimal. He added: "We've got to have that access into Europe and also Europe has to have access to us.
A fishing chief has predicted a blockade at French ports


thedailyexpress--2020-08-24--Brexit warning: 'Walk away now!' UK told to leave EU with no deal and trade on WTO terms

Britain formally left the European Union on January 31 , with negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal beginning just under two months later .
But talks have shown little sign of making significant progress , and with the transition period deadline on December 31 looming closer , the possibility of a no deal outcome is quickly increasing .
If an agreement is not struck by the end of the of this year , trade with the EU will automatically fall back on basic WTO rules .
Now Express.co.uk readers have demanded Boris Johnson end the current negotiations with Brussels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 9pm on Sunday August 23 , asked : `` Should the UK walk away from an EU trade deal and leave on WTO terms ? ''
A huge 95 percent ( 3,663 readers ) said Britain should walk away from the negotiating table with Brussels and leave on WTO rules .
Just four percent ( 136 readers ) disagreed , while the remaining one percent voted `` maybe '' .
Only nine readers were undecided - below one percent .
Express.co.uk readers have demanded Boris Johnson immediately shut down the trade negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal outcome and trading on WTO rules has now become the most attractive option .
One person said : `` The EU does n't seem to be concerning itself too much about arranging a trade deal , does it ?
`` WTO now seems to be an attractive alternative for trading purposes .
`` Our Government should tolerate no more of this behaviour by the EU .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris Johnson ‘ working flat out ’ to prepare for no deal '' Johnson should close down the negotiations and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A second reader said : `` I 've always said we will not get a good deal from the EU while stuck abiding by their rules .
`` The EU does n't respect our independence or sovereignty and never will till we are out of their sphere of influence .
`` Walk away Boris .
The EU have never been our friends and never will be . ''
DO N'T MISS 'Boris is STILL browbeaten by Brussels and needs to shout NO to EU ' [ OPINION ] Brexit warning : Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ INTERVIEW ] Brexit panic : Brussels feeling the pressure as no deal fears realised [ COMMENT ] Another person commented : `` Boris you need to withdraw the negotiating teams now and use their time and effort to prepare the UK for a WTO trade agreement .
`` You owe it to the UK now to stop the EU wasting our time with this controlling farce .
A fourth reader demanded : `` Leave now and tear up the withdrawal agreement .
`` If the EU wants a border then let them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the WTO have tariffs and quotas they can apply to other countries when an agreement is not in place .
The rules state cars would be taxed at around 10 percent when they crossed the UK-EU border after the transition period is over , while agricultural tariffs would increase to an average of more than 35 percent for dairy products .
Large levies could also be imposed on goods if a trade deal is not agreed between the two sides .
In June , the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to revisit his negotiating mandate as long as UK counterpart David Frost made “ concrete signals ” Britain is willing to meet Brussels in the middle ground .
But the latest round of talks , which concluded on Friday , failed to make any significant progress on a trade deal , increasing the prospect of a no deal Brexit .

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Britain formally left the European Union on January 31, with negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal beginning just under two months later. But talks have shown little sign of making significant progress, and with the transition period deadline on December 31 looming closer, the possibility of a no deal outcome is quickly increasing. If an agreement is not struck by the end of the of this year, trade with the EU will automatically fall back on basic WTO rules.
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Now Express.co.uk readers have demanded Boris Johnson end the current negotiations with Brussels. The poll, which ran from 12.30pm until 9pm on Sunday August 23, asked: "Should the UK walk away from an EU trade deal and leave on WTO terms?" A huge 95 percent (3,663 readers) said Britain should walk away from the negotiating table with Brussels and leave on WTO rules. Just four percent (136 readers) disagreed, while the remaining one percent voted "maybe". Only nine readers were undecided - below one percent.
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Express.co.uk readers have demanded Boris Johnson immediately shut down the trade negotiations with the EU, claiming a no deal outcome and trading on WTO rules has now become the most attractive option. One person said: "The EU doesn't seem to be concerning itself too much about arranging a trade deal, does it? "WTO now seems to be an attractive alternative for trading purposes. "Our Government should tolerate no more of this behaviour by the EU. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson ‘working flat out’ to prepare for no deal
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Another person commented: "Boris you need to withdraw the negotiating teams now and use their time and effort to prepare the UK for a WTO trade agreement. "You owe it to the UK now to stop the EU wasting our time with this controlling farce. A fourth reader demanded: "Leave now and tear up the withdrawal agreement. "If the EU wants a border then let them build one!"
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-23--Jeremy Corbyn 'threw tantrum' during series of gaffes to 'sabotage own campaign'

A leaked transcript of confidential messages exchanged between Labour staff revealed that the party ’ s former hard-Left leader was repeatedly accused of pulling out of events and turning up deliberately late during last year ’ s unsuccessful challenge for Number 10 .
He also threw a “ tantrum ” when told the Lib Dems had an environmentally-friendly electric-powered battle bus while Labour ’ s vehicle had a gas-guzzling diesel engine .
The embarrassing revelations about Labour ’ s 2019 election flop were revealed yesterday in extracts from a new book published by a Sunday newspaper .
Left Out : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , written by journalists Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire , is expected to deepen the party ’ s bitter civil war under its new leader Sir Keir Starmer .
Hundreds of leaked emails and private messages between his senior aides showed Mr Corbyn spent hours of the campaign demanding the right to see his own schedule .
`` With less than three weeks to go and Labour 10 points behind the Tories in most polls , some aides had arrived at the extraordinary conclusion that Corbyn was sabotaging his own campaign , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported to have told staff in one message about a campaign visit to Liverpool : `` I am fully entitled to be consulted before these decisions are made.
” One of his aides said : `` It was like he 'd had a breakdown .
He just would n't drop the stuff about the diary .
It was his way of trying to regain control . ''
During a visit to Stoke-on-Trent , one Labour aide told colleagues : `` JC was deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late . ''
In one embarrassing incident in Stoke , Mr Corbyn ’ s wife Laura Alvarez was caught by TV cameras snapping at aides .
She marched into shot while the Labour was preparing oatcake snacks with the party ’ s local candidate and demanded : “ Make me one !
” When two Labour aides attempted to usher her away , she told them : `` I 'm trying to make him happy and you 're stopping it .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me do this , you do n't understand what 's good for him . ''
The book also claimed that Labour ’ s deputy leader Tom Watson briefly considered defecting after the then Lib Dem leader offered him the chance of standing as the party ’ s candidate in the key swing seat of Lewes in East Sussex .
The book also claimed senior Labour figures including shadow chancellor John McDonnell were warned the party was facing a humiliating poll defeat three months before the December election .

Corbyn branded ‘negative’ over election strategy by expert
A leaked transcript of confidential messages exchanged between Labour staff revealed that the party’s former hard-Left leader was repeatedly accused of pulling out of events and turning up deliberately late during last year’s unsuccessful challenge for Number 10. He also threw a “tantrum” when told the Lib Dems had an environmentally-friendly electric-powered battle bus while Labour’s vehicle had a gas-guzzling diesel engine.
The embarrassing revelations about Labour’s 2019 election flop were revealed yesterday in extracts from a new book published by a Sunday newspaper. Left Out: The Inside Story of Labour Under Corbyn, written by journalists Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire, is expected to deepen the party’s bitter civil war under its new leader Sir Keir Starmer. Hundreds of leaked emails and private messages between his senior aides showed Mr Corbyn spent hours of the campaign demanding the right to see his own schedule. "With less than three weeks to go and Labour 10 points behind the Tories in most polls, some aides had arrived at the extraordinary conclusion that Corbyn was sabotaging his own campaign,” the book says.
Jeremy Corbyn 'threw a tantrum' over Labour's use of a gas-guzzling vehicle
Corbyn lost the election to Keir Starmer
Mr Corbyn was reported to have told staff in one message about a campaign visit to Liverpool: "I am fully entitled to be consulted before these decisions are made.” One of his aides said: "It was like he'd had a breakdown. He just wouldn't drop the stuff about the diary. It was his way of trying to regain control." During a visit to Stoke-on-Trent, one Labour aide told colleagues: "JC was deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and then spoke for 30 mins plus at the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late." In one embarrassing incident in Stoke, Mr Corbyn’s wife Laura Alvarez was caught by TV cameras snapping at aides. She marched into shot while the Labour was preparing oatcake snacks with the party’s local candidate and demanded: “Make me one!”
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Corbyn's wife Laura Alvarez was caught snapping at aides
When two Labour aides attempted to usher her away, she told them: "I'm trying to make him happy and you're stopping it. "I'm his wife, you need to let me do this, you don't understand what's good for him." The book also claimed that Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson briefly considered defecting after the then Lib Dem leader offered him the chance of standing as the party’s candidate in the key swing seat of Lewes in East Sussex. The book also claimed senior Labour figures including shadow chancellor John McDonnell were warned the party was facing a humiliating poll defeat three months before the December election.
Deputy leader Tom Watson considered defecting to the Liberal Democrats


thedailyexpress--2020-08-24--'You NEVER understood Brexit!' Remainer condemned after bizarre Twitter claim

The former Cabinet minister was condemned after he took to Twitter and insisted it has been the “ longstanding position ” of Brexiteers that the EU will hand over whatever Britain demands in an agreement if Brussels believes the UK will walk away with no deal .
The ex-Conservative MP added that this argument will be “ exposed ” .
Mr Gauke tweeted : “ It ’ s been the longstanding position of Brexiteers that the EU will give us whatever we want as long as they believe that we ’ re prepared to walk away .
“ With a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed .
Get ready for the explanation ‘ the EU underestimated our determination ’ .
” But the post prompted a strong reaction from other Twitter users .
Another Twitter user blasted : “ Thats your misinterpretation and characterisation @ DavidGauke you have never understood Brexit or those who voted for it .
Why pretend to know now ?
” In a furious response , one said : “ Gauke is yet another Remoaner who thinks he knows what Brexiters want and how they think.
” A fifth added : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they would only ever debate straw men and wildly misstate the arguments of Brexiteers ... which is why they always failed to win the argument with their actual opponents.
” READ MORE : Brexit warning : 'Walk away now ! '
UK told to leave EU with no deal But some agreed with the former justice secretary , with one commenting : “ Man knows what he 's talking about .
Mark it.
” Mr Gauke was MP South West Hertfordshire from 2005 to 2019 .
He was among 21 Tory MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebelling against Boris Johnson in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit .
He stood as an independent candidate in December ’ s election but lost his seat .
Mr Gauke ’ s tweet comes as post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and Brussels are at a deadlock .
Little progress has been made after the seventh round of negotiations ended last week .
The EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the prospect of a deal is “ unlikely ” .
The Prime Minister ’ s Europe adviser David Frost insisted an @ @ @ @ @ @

Brexit: Gauke plots against Johnson's no deal plan
The former Cabinet minister was condemned after he took to Twitter and insisted it has been the “longstanding position” of Brexiteers that the EU will hand over whatever Britain demands in an agreement if Brussels believes the UK will walk away with no deal. The ex-Conservative MP added that this argument will be “exposed”.
Mr Gauke tweeted: “It’s been the longstanding position of Brexiteers that the EU will give us whatever we want as long as they believe that we’re prepared to walk away. “With a Brexiteer govt, that argument will be exposed. Get ready for the explanation ‘the EU underestimated our determination’.” But the post prompted a strong reaction from other Twitter users. LBC presenter Iain Dale hit back: “A ridiculous mischaracterisation.”
David Gauke has sparked a fierce backlash after claiming a Brexiteer argument is set to be exposed
Mr Gauke's post prompted a strong reaction from other Twitter users
talkRADIO host Julia Hartley-Brewer simply replied: “No it isn’t.” Another Twitter user blasted: “Thats your misinterpretation and characterisation @DavidGauke you have never understood Brexit or those who voted for it. Why pretend to know now?” In a furious response, one said: “Gauke is yet another Remoaner who thinks he knows what Brexiters want and how they think.” A fifth added: “It’s been the longstanding position of Remainers that they would only ever debate straw men and wildly misstate the arguments of Brexiteers ... which is why they always failed to win the argument with their actual opponents.” READ MORE: Brexit warning: 'Walk away now!' UK told to leave EU with no deal
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Mr Gauke was among 21 Tory MPs who lost the whip last September after rebelling against Boris Johnson in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit
It’s been the longstanding position of Brexiteers that the EU will give us whatever we want as long as they believe that we’re prepared to walk away. With a Brexiteer govt, that argument will be exposed. Get ready for the explanation ‘the EU underestimated our determination’. — David Gauke (@DavidGauke) August 23, 2020
But some agreed with the former justice secretary, with one commenting: “Man knows what he's talking about. Mark it.” Mr Gauke was MP South West Hertfordshire from 2005 to 2019. He was among 21 Tory MPs who lost the whip last September after rebelling against Boris Johnson in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit. He stood as an independent candidate in December’s election but lost his seat.
Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and Brussels led by David Frost on the UK side and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier are at a deadlock
Mr Gauke’s tweet comes as post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and Brussels are at a deadlock. Little progress has been made after the seventh round of negotiations ended last week. The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned the prospect of a deal is “unlikely”. The Prime Minister’s Europe adviser David Frost insisted an agreement can still be struck.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-24--Brexit fury: IDS loses it over 'no deal doomsday dossier' as he savages civil servants

A Cabinet Office `` reasonable worst-case scenario '' Brexit document , leaked to The Sun newspaper , had warned the Navy may be needed to stop British fishermen clashing with illegal European fishing boat incursions .
It says parts of the UK may face power and petrol shortages if thousands of lorries are stranded in Dover while shortages of medicines caused by port blockages could lead to animal diseases spreading through the countryside .
But Sir Iain Duncan Smith has hit out at the civil servants behind the document as he dismissed the predictions .
Speaking to talkRADIO , Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they missed out the meteor strike because that 's an element they could have had in to make it even worse .
`` Honestly , if I had a penny I would be a wealthy man for every time that civil servants working in the Cabinet Office or in the Treasury , who desperately hate the idea of Brexit , produce some ghastly , terrible accident that 's going to happen to us .
`` The answer is we 're leaving .
We 're sovereign .
`` It 's up to the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get an arrangement but we 've got to get on with it and we 're going come what may on January 1 with a deal or no deal .
`` I do n't see the point in people producing doomsday scenarios .
You could produce a scenario where everything is wonderful and nothing goes wrong at all and that would be equally as bad .
`` My suggestion to all of these people who think they know what the future looks like , they do n't .
`` They are about the worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Treasury has never got a forecast right yet in its life and none of these people will do .
`` My answer to them is instead of messing around with forecasts , pick your bags up and get back to work.
” The classified document , dated July 2020 , further warns that if trade restrictions triggered by a no deal Brexit are combined with floods , flu and another coronavirus wave , then hospitals may be overwhelmed .
Town halls could go bust and troops may have to be drafted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll causes public disorder , shortages and price hikes , according to the leaked dossier .
A Government spokeswoman said the document `` reflects a responsible Government ensuring we are ready for all eventualities '' .
UK and EU negotiators warned there has been little progress during the latest round of post-Brexit trade deal talks last week and time is running out to broker a deal before the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year .
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UK told to leave EU with no deal [ COMMENT ] Scientists are fearful that the winter months could bring about a second wave of coronavirus in the UK .
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said : `` We got Brexit done with a great deal in January and we are working flat out to make sure the United Kingdom is ready for the changes and huge opportunities at the end of the year as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first time in almost fifty years .
`` Part of this work includes routine contingency planning for various scenarios that we do not think will happen , but we must be ready for come what may .
Whether we trade with the EU on terms similar to Canada or to Australia , a brighter future awaits as we forge our own path . ''
A Government spokeswoman added : `` At the end of the year we will be outside the single market and the customs union , whatever the outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help ensure that businesses and citizens are ready to take advantage of the opportunities and changes that will bring .
`` This includes launching a comprehensive communications campaign to make sure everyone knows what they need to do to prepare . ''

Brexit: Iain Duncan Smith hits out at leaked ‘doomsday dossier’
A Cabinet Office "reasonable worst-case scenario" Brexit document, leaked to The Sun newspaper, had warned the Navy may be needed to stop British fishermen clashing with illegal European fishing boat incursions. It says parts of the UK may face power and petrol shortages if thousands of lorries are stranded in Dover while shortages of medicines caused by port blockages could lead to animal diseases spreading through the countryside. But Sir Iain Duncan Smith has hit out at the civil servants behind the document as he dismissed the predictions.
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Speaking to talkRADIO, Sir Iain said: "I'm worried they missed out the meteor strike because that's an element they could have had in to make it even worse. "Honestly, if I had a penny I would be a wealthy man for every time that civil servants working in the Cabinet Office or in the Treasury, who desperately hate the idea of Brexit, produce some ghastly, terrible accident that's going to happen to us. "The answer is we're leaving. We're sovereign. "It's up to the European Union and us as to whether we get an arrangement but we've got to get on with it and we're going come what may on January 1 with a deal or no deal. READ MORE: Crucial piece missing from Dominic Cummings' Whitehall plan exposed
IDS has hit out at the civil servants who produced the "doomsday dossier"
Boris Johnson has repeatedly said the UK will leave with or without a deal
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"I don't see the point in people producing doomsday scenarios. You could produce a scenario where everything is wonderful and nothing goes wrong at all and that would be equally as bad. "My suggestion to all of these people who think they know what the future looks like, they don't. "They are about the worst people in the world to forecast anything. The Treasury has never got a forecast right yet in its life and none of these people will do. "My answer to them is instead of messing around with forecasts, pick your bags up and get back to work.”
IDS insisted the UK will be leaving January 1 despite the document
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The classified document, dated July 2020, further warns that if trade restrictions triggered by a no deal Brexit are combined with floods, flu and another coronavirus wave, then hospitals may be overwhelmed. Town halls could go bust and troops may have to be drafted on to the streets if the economic toll causes public disorder, shortages and price hikes, according to the leaked dossier. A Government spokeswoman said the document "reflects a responsible Government ensuring we are ready for all eventualities". UK and EU negotiators warned there has been little progress during the latest round of post-Brexit trade deal talks last week and time is running out to broker a deal before the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Brussels faces MAJOR trade blow ahead of crunch talks [LIVE]
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