thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Brexit ultimatum: EU chief angrily rejects renegotiation – makes take it or leave it offer

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said the bloc expects “ nothing more , nothing less ” than for the terms of the UK ’ s EU Withdrawal Agreement to be fully implemented before the end of the year .
Ahead of a crunch meeting with European ministers , the top eurocrat said : “ The EU believes in calm , constructive cooperation through the channels created through the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ We will not be renegotiating , but we are dedicated to its full and timely implementation – nothing more , nothing less.
” Mr Sefcovic will meet Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue discussions on the Government ’ s Internal Market Bill .
Brussels was infuriated after the legislation ’ s publication because it paved the way for ministers to overrule EU customs checks and state aid rules in Northern Ireland as part of the deal to avoid a hard border .
The bloc has threatened to walk away from the trade talks with Britain unless the Prime Minister scraps or amends the Bill by the end of the month .
But Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his British counterpart Lord Frost despite the warning .
Top eurocrats are also pondering plans to haul Mr Johnson in front of the European Court of Justice unless he drops his Brexit plans .
This could see Britain hit with lump sum fines or trade and agriculture sanctions , according to advice issued by EU lawyers .
Michael Roth , Germany ’ s European affairs minister , said : “ We are really really disappointed about the results of the negotiations so far .
“ The so-called Internal Market Bill is extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principles of the Withdrawal Agreement and that 's totally unacceptable for us .
“ Today two signals are key ; first a strong support of our chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his team and we will reaffirm our strong commitment for a fair deal based on trust and confidence between the EU and the UK .
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” France ’ s European affairs minister Clement Beaune insisted EU negotiators could use the scrap as “ leverage ” in future rounds of talks .
He said : “ For the moment , we are right to continue the discussions and we will see what happens in the next few months .
I think we have to continue to negotiate .
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We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks .
“ Europe has some leverage .
And not just the Withdrawal Agreement 's own internal mechanisms but also , the fact that during the time that we negotiate we will be excluding no options .
“ And if at the end of the year , if we have an agreement on the future relation , and we are ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national levels , but the Withdrawal Agreement has been called into question…well , obviously , we can not go forward .
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Brexit: EU won't renegotiate Withdrawal Agreement says Sefcovic
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said the bloc expects “nothing more, nothing less” than for the terms of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement to be fully implemented before the end of the year. Ahead of a crunch meeting with European ministers, the top eurocrat said: “The EU believes in calm, constructive cooperation through the channels created through the Withdrawal Agreement. “We will not be renegotiating, but we are dedicated to its full and timely implementation – nothing more, nothing less.”
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Mr Sefcovic will meet Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove next week to continue discussions on the Government’s Internal Market Bill. Brussels was infuriated after the legislation’s publication because it paved the way for ministers to overrule EU customs checks and state aid rules in Northern Ireland as part of the deal to avoid a hard border. The bloc has threatened to walk away from the trade talks with Britain unless the Prime Minister scraps or amends the Bill by the end of the month.
The EU will reject any renegotiation on the UK's Withdrawal Agreement
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic
But Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, is expected to continue wrangling over a free-trade agreement with his British counterpart Lord Frost despite the warning. Top eurocrats are also pondering plans to haul Mr Johnson in front of the European Court of Justice unless he drops his Brexit plans. This could see Britain hit with lump sum fines or trade and agriculture sanctions, according to advice issued by EU lawyers.
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Michael Roth is Germany's European affairs minister
Michael Roth, Germany’s European affairs minister, said: “We are really really disappointed about the results of the negotiations so far. “The so-called Internal Market Bill is extremely worries us because it violates the guiding principles of the Withdrawal Agreement and that's totally unacceptable for us. “Today two signals are key; first a strong support of our chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his team and we will reaffirm our strong commitment for a fair deal based on trust and confidence between the EU and the UK. MUST READ: Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP ‘falls’ to four-day low
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"But please dear friends in London stop the games time is running out what we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that.” France’s European affairs minister Clement Beaune insisted EU negotiators could use the scrap as “leverage” in future rounds of talks. He said: “For the moment, we are right to continue the discussions and we will see what happens in the next few months. I think we have to continue to negotiate. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Keir Starmer takes swipe at Jeremy Corbyn as he details proud Buckingham Palace moment

The Labour leader spoke of his pride at being granted a knighthood at Buckingham Palace as he outlined the direction in which he wants to lead the party .
Sir Keir Starmer 's predecessor Jeremy Corbyn is a republican , who has refused to sing the national anthem in the past .
The Labour leader said : `` This is a country that has given me so much .
`` I am thankful to the National Health Service that cared for my mum for much of her life .
For the chance to be the first in my family to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to practice the law and to have the privilege of leading the Crown Prosecution Service .
`` And to be able to give my parents what they said was one of the proudest moments of their lives : to be there , with me , at Buckingham Palace as I was awarded a knighthood for services to criminal justice .
`` Family values mean the world to me .
I was lucky enough to grow up in a loving family and I have the great joy now of a family of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession ' with Russian leak Sir Keir said regarding the prospect of rebuilding the Labour Party : `` Trust takes time .
It starts with being a credible Opposition .
With taking the job seriously .
That ’ s what we will do .
`` So , to those people in Doncaster and Deeside , in Glasgow and Grimsby , in Stoke and in Stevenage to those who have turned away from Labour , I say this : we hear you . ''
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Labour .
We ’ re under new leadership .
We love this country as you do .
`` This is the country I grew up in and it ’ s the country I will grow old in .
And I want it to be the country I know it can be .
That , in the end , is why I do this .
To change lives for the better . ''
The Labour MP added : `` I can see in my mind ’ s eye the country I want us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
World-class education which unleashes everyone ’ s potential .
`` A huge investment in skills and a plan , working hand-in-hand with businesses and trade unions , to create high quality jobs .
`` An economy that doesn ’ t force people to move hundreds of miles from family and friends just to find a decent job .
One that truly works for all regions and nations of this United Kingdom , with opportunity and security in every part of the country and at every stage of our lives .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaner and fairer society .
Where every policy is judged not just by how much it costs today but by what it does for the planet tomorrow .

Keir Starmer says he was 'proud' to be awarded a knighthood
The Labour leader spoke of his pride at being granted a knighthood at Buckingham Palace as he outlined the direction in which he wants to lead the party. Sir Keir Starmer's predecessor Jeremy Corbyn is a republican, who has refused to sing the national anthem in the past.
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The Labour leader said: "This is a country that has given me so much.
"I am thankful to the National Health Service that cared for my mum for much of her life. For the chance to be the first in my family to go to university. To go on, to practice the law and to have the privilege of leading the Crown Prosecution Service. "And to be able to give my parents what they said was one of the proudest moments of their lives: to be there, with me, at Buckingham Palace as I was awarded a knighthood for services to criminal justice.
"Family values mean the world to me. I was lucky enough to grow up in a loving family and I have the great joy now of a family of my own." READ MORE: Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession' with Russian leak
Sir Keir Starmer has been the Labour Party leader since April 2020
Sir Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party
Sir Keir said regarding the prospect of rebuilding the Labour Party: "Trust takes time. It starts with being a credible Opposition. With taking the job seriously. That’s what we will do. "So, to those people in Doncaster and Deeside, in Glasgow and Grimsby, in Stoke and in Stevenage to those who have turned away from Labour, I say this: we hear you." He added: "I ask you: take another look at Labour. We’re under new leadership. We love this country as you do. "This is the country I grew up in and it’s the country I will grow old in. And I want it to be the country I know it can be. That, in the end, is why I do this. To change lives for the better."
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The Labour MP added: "I can see in my mind’s eye the country I want us to be. Properly funded universal public services. World-class education which unleashes everyone’s potential. "A huge investment in skills and a plan, working hand-in-hand with businesses and trade unions, to create high quality jobs. "An economy that doesn’t force people to move hundreds of miles from family and friends just to find a decent job. One that truly works for all regions and nations of this United Kingdom, with opportunity and security in every part of the country and at every stage of our lives. "A country committed to a greener, cleaner and fairer society. Where every policy is judged not just by how much it costs today but by what it does for the planet tomorrow.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Boris warns new coronavirus rules to be in place for SIX months as PM attacks complacency

Boris Johnson said coronavirus is a `` fact of our lives '' as he warned that new measures including the rule of six will be in place for at least six months .
It comes as the Government abandoned plans to get Britons back to the workplace .
Pubs , bars and restaurants in England will be ordered to close by 10pm each night from Thursday , a move which has angered a hospitality industry already battered by the pandemic .
Mr Johnson told MPs : `` I must emphasise that if all our actions fail to bring the R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deploy greater firepower with significantly greater restrictions .
`` I firmly want to avoid taking this step as do the devolved administrations but we will only be able to avoid it if our new measures work and our behaviour changes .
`` We will spare no effort in developing vaccines , treatments , new forms of mass testing .
`` But unless we make progress we should assume that the restrictions that I have announced will remain in place for perhaps six months .
`` For the time being this virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must tell the house and the country that our fight against it must continue .
`` We will not listen to those who say let the virus rip , nor to those who say a permanent lockdown . ''
Mr Johnson added : `` We will also have to extend the rule of six to all adult indoor team sports .
`` Finally we have to acknowledge that the spread of the virus is now affecting our ability to reopen business conferences , exhibitions and large sporting events , so we will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October and I recognise the implications for our sports clubs which are the life and soul of our communities . ''
He added : `` These rules will be enforced by tighter penalties , the penalty for failing to wear a mask or breaking the rule of six will now double to £200 for a first offence . ''
The Prime Minister warned : `` After six months of restrictions it will be tempting to hope that the threat has faded , and to seek comfort in the belief that if you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are somehow immune .
`` I have to say that it is that kind of complacency that could be our undoing . ''
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Boris Johnson warns coronavirus rules may last six months
Boris Johnson said coronavirus is a "fact of our lives" as he warned that new measures including the rule of six will be in place for at least six months. It comes as the Government abandoned plans to get Britons back to the workplace. Pubs, bars and restaurants in England will be ordered to close by 10pm each night from Thursday, a move which has angered a hospitality industry already battered by the pandemic.
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Mr Johnson told MPs: "I must emphasise that if all our actions fail to bring the R below one then we reserve the right to deploy greater firepower with significantly greater restrictions. "I firmly want to avoid taking this step as do the devolved administrations but we will only be able to avoid it if our new measures work and our behaviour changes. "We will spare no effort in developing vaccines, treatments, new forms of mass testing. "But unless we make progress we should assume that the restrictions that I have announced will remain in place for perhaps six months. READ MORE: Boris Johnson speech today: UK has reached 'perilous turning point'
Boris Johnson announced new measures in Commons
Boris Johnson said coronavirus is a 'fact of our lives'
"For the time being this virus is a fact of our lives and I must tell the house and the country that our fight against it must continue. "We will not listen to those who say let the virus rip, nor to those who say a permanent lockdown." Mr Johnson added: "We will also have to extend the rule of six to all adult indoor team sports. "Finally we have to acknowledge that the spread of the virus is now affecting our ability to reopen business conferences, exhibitions and large sporting events, so we will not be able to do this from 1st October and I recognise the implications for our sports clubs which are the life and soul of our communities."
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Government advisers have said the number of new cases could reach 50,000 per day by mid-October
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He added: "These rules will be enforced by tighter penalties, the penalty for failing to wear a mask or breaking the rule of six will now double to £200 for a first offence." The Prime Minister warned: "After six months of restrictions it will be tempting to hope that the threat has faded, and to seek comfort in the belief that if you have avoided the virus so far then you are somehow immune. "I have to say that it is that kind of complacency that could be our undoing." DON'T MISS Face mask rules: Who has to wear face masks now - what are the rules? [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Boris Johnson speech today time: What time will Boris Johnson give covid update?

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Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce tighter restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic .
Cases are continuing to rise in the UK , and a number of regions and cities have seen local lockdowns imposed .
Confirmed covid cases have risen by more than 4,000 a day compared to last month , and are the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown in May .
Boris Johnson is due to give a speech today with the latest covid update for the UK .
The PM is expected to announce that pubs , bars and restaurants in England will be ordered to close by 10pm each night from Thursday in a bid to curb the rapid rise in coronavirus cases .
Mr Johnson 's address today comes as Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty issued a stark warning about increasing cases .
Mr Whitty said there could be as many as 50,000 daily cases by mid-October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country doesn ’ t act quickly in the coming days and weeks .
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Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce tighter restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are continuing to rise in the UK, and a number of regions and cities have seen local lockdowns imposed. Confirmed covid cases have risen by more than 4,000 a day compared to last month, and are the highest they have been since the height of lockdown in May.
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Boris Johnson is due to give a speech today with the latest covid update for the UK. The PM is expected to announce that pubs, bars and restaurants in England will be ordered to close by 10pm each night from Thursday in a bid to curb the rapid rise in coronavirus cases. Mr Johnson's address today comes as Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty issued a stark warning about increasing cases. Mr Whitty said there could be as many as 50,000 daily cases by mid-October, with 200 deaths, if the country doesn’t act quickly in the coming days and weeks. READ MORE: The five symptoms of COVID-19 that are most likely to last for MONTHS
Boris Johnson speech tomorrow time: What time will Boris Johnson give covid update?
Boris Johnson speech tomorrow time: Coronavirus cases are rapidly increasing in the UK
READ MORE Nicola Sturgeon chaos: SNP’s two-week ‘Stay at Home’ lockdown plan What time will Boris Johnson give a covid update? The Prime Minister is expected to address the nation regarding the situation at 8pm on Tuesday, September 22, following a statement in the House of Commons at 12.30pm. You will also be able to watch the speech on BBc One, as well as the BBC News and Sky News channels. If you prefer, you will be able to catch the speech on demand via BBC iPlayer and Sky Go. In his speech, Mr Johnson is likely to address the rising coronavirus cases and potential new measures to stop it from getting out of control. A number of short term, but strict, measures have been proposed which would put the country in a state akin to the national lockdown.
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READ MORE London lockdown: What is R-rate in London? Will London face lockdown? However, last week Mr Johnson admitted the UK is now seeing “a second wave” of coronavirus, prompting the Government to introduce the ‘rule of six’. The new rule means nobody can socialise in groups of more than six people, indoors or outdoors, at any time. But it is looking increasingly as though the rule of six could be upgraded to stricter measures. In addition, mayor of London Sadiq Khan is expected to push for localised restrictions in the capital this week.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Boris Johnson lockdown update: When is Boris Johnson next giving speech on lockdown?

Boris Johnson announced he is `` feeling the weight of responsibility acutely '' amid the coronavirus pandemic , but he was absent from today 's briefing .
Government advisers Sir Patrick and Professor Whitty outlined that the UK could see up to 50,000 cases by mid-October if the rate of new coronavirus cases continues to rise at current rates .
But when will the Prime Minister next speech to the nation about the ongoing coronavirus crisis ?
Britain could see up to 50,000 new coronavirus cases each day if the current infection rate does not slow according to Sir Patrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added this could also equate to 200 new deaths each day .
Sir Patrick told the nation new COVID-19 cases are doubling roughly every seven days .
He said : `` The challenge therefore is to make sure the doubling time does not stay at seven days . ''
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• LOCKDOWN ALERT : 10pm curfew in 48 HOURS - PM to warn WORSE to follow England 's chief medical adviser Professor Whitty outlined the potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rise .
He warned that infection rates are `` heading in the wrong direction '' - and the country is at a `` critical point '' in the pandemic .
Professor Whitty said : `` The seasons are against us .
`` We are now going into the seasons ... that benefit respiratory viruses . ''
He said it is likely coronavirus will continue to rise through the autumn and winter .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to deliver a speech about the coronavirus crisis on Monday at 3pm from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK is facing a `` tipping point '' where `` more restrictive measures '' which could be brought in to slow the spread of the virus .
Mr Hancock said `` people have got more relaxed over the summer '' , but `` now is the moment when everybody needs to get back '' to adhering to the rules .
He added that he was concerned about people breaching self-isolation rules , prompting the Government to make it illegal and impose penalties of fines up to £10,000 .
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Mr Johnson announced the UK is `` now seeing a second wave '' last week .
He said : `` It 's been inevitable we 'd see it in this country '' .
The PM reiterated that he did not `` want to go into bigger lockdown measures '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be required .
His comments came as reports surfaced about a second `` mini lockdown '' , known as a `` circuit breaker '' could be introduced .
Mr Johnson is expected to address the nation about plans for a `` winter lockdown '' this week according to reports .
The PM will deliver an oral statement about coronavirus from Downing Street on Tuesday .
He is expected to discuss the new curfew which comes into effect on Thursday evening requiring all pubs , bars and restaurants to close at 10pm each day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a COBRA meeting earlier on Tuesday .
Experts believe the new rules could involve a ban of separate households mixing , a reduction in operating hours of pubs , restaurants and other venues .
In addition , penalities will likely be made stricter for those who flout them .
National lockdowm measures would be a huge change for the PM who wanted to target surges with localised lockdown restrictions .
However , across the UK there are now more than 13.5 million people under some type of restriction .
Government sources today revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' as ministers debate whether pubs will be able to open fully or on restricted hours this weekend .
Final decisions have yet to be made and therefore it is unlikely Mr Johnson will address the nation until later this week once the cabinet has agreed its plan .

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Boris Johnson announced he is "feeling the weight of responsibility acutely" amid the coronavirus pandemic, but he was absent from today's briefing. Government advisers Sir Patrick and Professor Whitty outlined that the UK could see up to 50,000 cases by mid-October if the rate of new coronavirus cases continues to rise at current rates. But when will the Prime Minister next speech to the nation about the ongoing coronavirus crisis?
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Britain could see up to 50,000 new coronavirus cases each day if the current infection rate does not slow according to Sir Patrick speaking from the coronavirus briefing on Monday. He added this could also equate to 200 new deaths each day. Sir Patrick told the nation new COVID-19 cases are doubling roughly every seven days. He said: "The challenge therefore is to make sure the doubling time does not stay at seven days." READ MORE: Fines for covid: What lockdown breaches can you be fined for?
Boris Johnson lockdown update: When will the PM next speak to the nation?
Boris Johnson lockdown update: The briefing delivered by Sir Patrick and Professor Whitty on Monday
READ MORE LOCKDOWN ALERT: 10pm curfew in 48 HOURS - PM to warn WORSE to follow England's chief medical adviser Professor Whitty outlined the potential scenarios as cases in the UK continue to rise. He warned that infection rates are "heading in the wrong direction" - and the country is at a "critical point" in the pandemic. Professor Whitty said: "The seasons are against us. "We are now going into the seasons... that benefit respiratory viruses." He said it is likely coronavirus will continue to rise through the autumn and winter.
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Boris Johnson lockdown update: The PM is expected to speak about a 'winter lockdown' this week
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to deliver a speech about the coronavirus crisis on Monday at 3pm from the House of Commons. He said the UK is facing a "tipping point" where "more restrictive measures" which could be brought in to slow the spread of the virus. Mr Hancock said "people have got more relaxed over the summer", but "now is the moment when everybody needs to get back" to adhering to the rules. He added that he was concerned about people breaching self-isolation rules, prompting the Government to make it illegal and impose penalties of fines up to £10,000. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Northern Ireland united in outrage at Boris Johnson's Brexit plan When is Boris Johnson next speaking to the nation about coronavirus? Mr Johnson announced the UK is "now seeing a second wave" last week. He said: "It's been inevitable we'd see it in this country". The PM reiterated that he did not "want to go into bigger lockdown measures" but a tightening of social distancing might be required. His comments came as reports surfaced about a second "mini lockdown", known as a "circuit breaker" could be introduced.
Boris Johnson lockdown update: The UK is now seeing a 'second wave' according to the PM
Mr Johnson is expected to address the nation about plans for a "winter lockdown" this week according to reports. The PM will deliver an oral statement about coronavirus from Downing Street on Tuesday. He is expected to discuss the new curfew which comes into effect on Thursday evening requiring all pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm each day. His speech will be delivered following a COBRA meeting earlier on Tuesday. Experts believe the new rules could involve a ban of separate households mixing, a reduction in operating hours of pubs, restaurants and other venues. In addition, penalities will likely be made stricter for those who flout them.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Brexit panic: UK warned 'US is IRISH' and no trade deal to thwart EU nation will be made

Major conflict between the UK and the EU erupted this month , after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced changes to the withdrawal agreement that critics claim could hinder peace on the island of Ireland .
The row deepened as ministers argued the amendments broke international law as the pact had already been agreed .
Others also waded into the debate , including Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden , who said the UK must `` respect the Good Friday Agreement '' , to ensure there was no hard border between Northern and the Republic of Ireland .
His comments sparked panic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike a trade deal with the US continues , following the UK 's withdrawal from the EU in January this year .
But in a bleak warning to Mr Johnson , American author Bonnie Greer claimed that the US would be `` unlikely to support a trade deal '' if a Brexit deal was passed that violated the Good Friday Agreement , or weakened Ireland .
She said : “ The Good Friday Agreement , in spite of its rather benign name…is a truce .
“ And it ’ s a truce because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU sat down with this country to make it happen .
We have to be much more serious about this.
” Speaking on BBC 'Question Time ' last year , she added : `` The United States is Irish .
`` If anyone thinks that they ’ re going to get a deal through and have a trade relationship with the United States that shafts Ireland , you ’ ve got another thing coming.
” The Internal Market Bill gives ministers the power to overwrite provisions within the withdrawal agreement that relate specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are former Prime Minister Theresa May , who told the Government she would not be supporting the Brexit legislation .
JUST IN : Joe Biden ‘ overlooking EU ’ s aggressive stance ’ in Northern Ireland row She told the House of Commons during a debate on the bill that ministers were `` acting recklessly and irresponsibly '' , and their actions could lead to `` untold damage '' to the UK 's stature among other nations .
The Government has since admitted that the proposal - if it were to be passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law , however ministers claim that the amendments are `` critical '' .
They argue that the alterations would ensure `` unfettered access for goods from Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK '' , while safeguarding the Good Friday Agreement .
But Mrs May told MPs : `` I can not emphasise how concerned I am that a Conservative government is willing to go back on its word , to break an international agreement signed in good faith and to break international law . ''
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Major conflict between the UK and the EU erupted this month, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced changes to the withdrawal agreement that critics claim could hinder peace on the island of Ireland. The row deepened as ministers argued the amendments broke international law as the pact had already been agreed. Others also waded into the debate, including Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden, who said the UK must "respect the Good Friday Agreement", to ensure there was no hard border between Northern and the Republic of Ireland.
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His comments sparked panic among Brexit negotiators as their bid to strike a trade deal with the US continues, following the UK's withdrawal from the EU in January this year. But in a bleak warning to Mr Johnson, American author Bonnie Greer claimed that the US would be "unlikely to support a trade deal" if a Brexit deal was passed that violated the Good Friday Agreement, or weakened Ireland. She said: “The Good Friday Agreement, in spite of its rather benign name…is a truce. “And it’s a truce because the United States of America and the EU sat down with this country to make it happen. We have to be much more serious about this.”
Brexit panic: UK warned 'US is IRISH' and no trade deal to thwart EU nation will be made
Brexit panic: UK warned 'US is IRISH' and no trade deal to thwart EU nation will be made
Speaking on BBC 'Question Time' last year, she added: "The United States is Irish. "If anyone thinks that they’re going to get a deal through and have a trade relationship with the United States that shafts Ireland, you’ve got another thing coming.” The Internal Market Bill gives ministers the power to overwrite provisions within the withdrawal agreement that relate specifically to Northern Ireland. Among other critics are former Prime Minister Theresa May, who told the Government she would not be supporting the Brexit legislation. JUST IN: Joe Biden ‘overlooking EU’s aggressive stance’ in Northern Ireland row
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Brexit panic: UK warned 'US is IRISH' and no trade deal to thwart EU nation will be made
She told the House of Commons during a debate on the bill that ministers were "acting recklessly and irresponsibly", and their actions could lead to "untold damage" to the UK's stature among other nations. The Government has since admitted that the proposal - if it were to be passed by MPs - would indeed break international law, however ministers claim that the amendments are "critical". They argue that the alterations would ensure "unfettered access for goods from Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK", while safeguarding the Good Friday Agreement. But Mrs May told MPs: "I cannot emphasise how concerned I am that a Conservative government is willing to go back on its word, to break an international agreement signed in good faith and to break international law." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Macron orders EU to fuel Tory civil war in plot to force Boris to scrap Brexit plan

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President Emmanuel Macron wants the European Union to target splits within the Conservative Party to force the Prime Minister to drop his Internal Market Bill .
He believes the row over whether Ministers should be able to scrap EU rules in Northern Ireland as part of the fix to avoid a hard border after Brexit could be used as “ leverage ” in the bid to force Mr Johnson to climbdown .
French Europe minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take-it-or-leave it ultimatum to MPs , forcing them to choose between a trade deal with the bloc or the Prime Minister ’ s legislation .
He said : “ I am excluding nothing for the moment .
We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks .
“ I do not want to give a signal of pressure .
But on the other hand , it is clear that we can not put in place an agreement on the future relationship if the Withdrawal Agreement has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has some leverage .
If at the end of the year , if we have an agreement on the future relationship and we are ready to ratify it at European and national levels , but the Withdrawal Agreement has been called into question… well , obviously , we can not go forward.
” At a meeting of European affairs ministers , the bloc will resist any attempts to renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement .

Brexit: EU won't renegotiate Withdrawal Agreement says Sefcovic
President Emmanuel Macron wants the European Union to target splits within the Conservative Party to force the Prime Minister to drop his Internal Market Bill. He believes the row over whether Ministers should be able to scrap EU rules in Northern Ireland as part of the fix to avoid a hard border after Brexit could be used as “leverage” in the bid to force Mr Johnson to climbdown. French Europe minister Clement Beaune insisted Brussels should issue a take-it-or-leave it ultimatum to MPs, forcing them to choose between a trade deal with the bloc or the Prime Minister’s legislation.
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He said: “I am excluding nothing for the moment. We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks. “I do not want to give a signal of pressure. But on the other hand, it is clear that we cannot put in place an agreement on the future relationship if the Withdrawal Agreement has been called into question. “There Europe has some leverage. If at the end of the year, if we have an agreement on the future relationship and we are ready to ratify it at European and national levels, but the Withdrawal Agreement has been called into question… well, obviously, we cannot go forward.” At a meeting of European affairs ministers, the bloc will resist any attempts to renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement.
France wants EU leaders to pressure Tory rebels to oppose Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill
French President Emmanuel Macron
They are expected to encourage Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, to continue trade talks with Britain while separately eurocrats ponder legal action. Germany has called on Mr Johnson to “stop playing games” as post-Brexit negotiations enter a crunch period. Europe minister Michael Roth said: “Please dear friends in London stop the games time is running out what we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that.”
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Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill has infuriated Brussels
The German added: “The so-called Internal Market Bill is extremely worries us because it violates the guiding principles of the Withdrawal Agreement and that's totally unacceptable for us.” European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said the EU expects “nothing more, nothing less” than Britain to fully implement the divorce deal before the end of the year. He said: “The EU believes in calm, constructive cooperation through the channels created through the Withdrawal Agreement. MUST READ: Brexit LIVE: EU backs down from talks threat – Macron plea ignored
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--BBC host loses it with Gove over UK's latest coronavirus rules: 'You didn't answer me!'

During the Today Programme Ms Husain grilled Mr Gove on comments made by the Health Secretary , that she claimed pointed the finger at young people .
The Conservative MP defended Matt Hancock 's comments , stating that he was encouraging people to recognise the risks certain behaviours could bring during the pandemic .
Mr Gove said : `` We look at the evidence and we respond empirically and then we adopt the changes designed in order to balance respect for liability , respect for economic activity but above all recognition that public health comes first . ''
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finger pointing , Matt Hancock told young people to be mindful not to kill their gran , so the finger has been pointed .
`` He did say that so we can just take that as read . ''
The Conservative MP responded : `` I think there is a difference between issuing warnings and encouraging people to recognise risks . ''
READ MORE : Sky 's Sophy Ridge lashes out at Keir Starmer over 'unrealistic ' demand Ms Husain said : `` This is what I asked you earlier and you didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am coming back to it .
`` Imagine that people do not have common sense , are two couples who go out for dinner together , is that an unnecessary link between households ? ''
Mr Gove replied : `` No because one of the points we made clear is that table service in restaurants can be entirely appropriate and is consistent . ''
Yesterday during an urgent coronavirus briefing the Chief Medical Officer for England outlined several ways the COVID-19 virus will harm the population 's health as he issued a plea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rules .
Chris Whitty said : `` There are four ways in which this virus is going to have a potentially significant effect on the population 's health if we let it go out of control .
`` Firstly , the easiest to identify is direct COVID deaths , people that get the virus and die of the virus .
`` The second would be if the NHS and emergency services were overwhelmed by a huge spike .
`` That is what the extraordinary efforts of the population stopped from happening in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Clashes with police turn violent [ INSIGHT ] Coronavirus map LIVE : Boris plans sombre address amid lockdown fears [ LIVE ] Macron widely seen to have 'bungled ' France 's coronavirus response [ ANALYSIS ] '' The third however is very important and I think its importance should not be understated which is if the NHS is having to spend a large proportion of its efforts in trying to treat COVID cases , it will lead to a reduction in treatment for other areas such as early diagnoses for disease and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an indirect effect on deaths and on illness from this impact on the NHS if we allow the numbers to raise fast . ''
Prof Whitty continued : `` On the other side we know that some of the things we have had to do will cause significant problems in the economy , social impacts , impacts on mental health and therefore all of society has to walk this very difficult balance .
`` If we do too little this virus will go out of control and we will get significant numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But if we go too far the other way we can cause damage to the economy which can feed through to unemployment and poverty which have long term health effects . ''

Michael Gove criticised by BBC host for 'not answering question'
During the Today Programme Ms Husain grilled Mr Gove on comments made by the Health Secretary, that she claimed pointed the finger at young people. The Conservative MP defended Matt Hancock's comments, stating that he was encouraging people to recognise the risks certain behaviours could bring during the pandemic.
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Mr Gove said: "We look at the evidence and we respond empirically and then we adopt the changes designed in order to balance respect for liability, respect for economic activity but above all recognition that public health comes first." The BBC host replied: "There has been finger pointing, Matt Hancock told young people to be mindful not to kill their gran, so the finger has been pointed. "He did say that so we can just take that as read." The Conservative MP responded: "I think there is a difference between issuing warnings and encouraging people to recognise risks." READ MORE: Sky's Sophy Ridge lashes out at Keir Starmer over 'unrealistic' demand
Michael Gove is the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
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Ms Husain said: "This is what I asked you earlier and you didn’t answer it, so I am coming back to it. "Imagine that people do not have common sense, are two couples who go out for dinner together, is that an unnecessary link between households?" Mr Gove replied: "No because one of the points we made clear is that table service in restaurants can be entirely appropriate and is consistent." Yesterday during an urgent coronavirus briefing the Chief Medical Officer for England outlined several ways the COVID-19 virus will harm the population's health as he issued a plea to Britons to follow the latest social distancing rules.
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Chris Whitty outlines UK dangers if pandemic 'gets out of hand'
Chris Whitty said: "There are four ways in which this virus is going to have a potentially significant effect on the population's health if we let it go out of control. "Firstly, the easiest to identify is direct COVID deaths, people that get the virus and die of the virus. "The second would be if the NHS and emergency services were overwhelmed by a huge spike. "That is what the extraordinary efforts of the population stopped from happening in the first wave. DON'T MISS London anti-lockdown protest: Clashes with police turn violent [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Brexit deal on BRINK: EU fears UK will leave with no deal ahead of last-ditch crunch talks

Key economic forecasts are being drawn up on the basis the wrangling over a free-trade agreement will end in failure for the bloc .
The renewed sense of urgency comes as Germany accused Boris Johnson of “ playing games ” ahead of a crunch period for the UK-EU talks .
And France was urging the bloc to use splits within the Conservative party to encourage the Prime Minister to drop plans to overrule key areas in his Withdrawal treaty with the bloc .
European Commission officials were said to have already made changes to their “ Autumn Economic Forecast ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its EU transition without an agreement at the end of the year .
Economists had previously been working on the assumption a UK-EU trade and security pact would have already been concluded when the document is released in November .
But doubts have been cast over the negotiations since the publication of Downing Street ’ s Internal Market Bill , which will hand ministers the powers to overwrite EU rules in Northern Ireland as part of the post-Brexit fix to avoid a hard border .
German Europe minister Michael Roth claimed the bloc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the progress made in the trade talks .
He added : “ The so-called Internal Market Bill extremely worries us because it violates the guarding principles of the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ Please dear friends in London , stop the games – time is running out .
What we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that.
” Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said : “ People have been very taken aback by the deliberate strategy coming from the British government .
This is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble of Brexit discussions .
“ Undoubtedly , the tactics of the British government have made an already very complex negotiation even more difficult .
Of course , if the legislation continues , there will be a legal response from the EU , I expect.
” Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic insisted Brussels would not reopen negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement .
He said : “ The EU believes in calm , constructive cooperation through the channels created through the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ We will not be renegotiating , but we are dedicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing more , nothing less.
” The top eurocrat will meet Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove in Brussels next week to continue discussions on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol .
READ MORE : Macron orders EU to divide Tory MPs and force Boris to scrap new plan European capitals have urged Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief negotiator , to continue working on the free-trade agreement with his British counterpart Lord Frost .
EU lawyers are separately drawing up plans to haul Mr Johnson in front of the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit Bill .
France has urged the bloc to target splits amongst Tory MPs by issuing a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum to potential parliamentary rebels , forcing them to choose between a trade deal with the bloc or the No 10 ’ s legislation .
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Key economic forecasts are being drawn up on the basis the wrangling over a free-trade agreement will end in failure for the bloc. The renewed sense of urgency comes as Germany accused Boris Johnson of “playing games” ahead of a crunch period for the UK-EU talks. And France was urging the bloc to use splits within the Conservative party to encourage the Prime Minister to drop plans to overrule key areas in his Withdrawal treaty with the bloc.
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European Commission officials were said to have already made changes to their “Autumn Economic Forecast” to include the impact of Britain quitting its EU transition without an agreement at the end of the year. Economists had previously been working on the assumption a UK-EU trade and security pact would have already been concluded when the document is released in November. But doubts have been cast over the negotiations since the publication of Downing Street’s Internal Market Bill, which will hand ministers the powers to overwrite EU rules in Northern Ireland as part of the post-Brexit fix to avoid a hard border. German Europe minister Michael Roth claimed the bloc was “really, really disappointed” with the progress made in the trade talks.
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Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
He added: “The so-called Internal Market Bill extremely worries us because it violates the guarding principles of the Withdrawal Agreement. “Please dear friends in London, stop the games – time is running out. What we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that.” Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said: “People have been very taken aback by the deliberate strategy coming from the British government. This is very damaging to Britain's reputation outside the bubble of Brexit discussions. “Undoubtedly, the tactics of the British government have made an already very complex negotiation even more difficult. Of course, if the legislation continues, there will be a legal response from the EU, I expect.”
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French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for a hardline approach to Britain
Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic insisted Brussels would not reopen negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement. He said: “The EU believes in calm, constructive cooperation through the channels created through the Withdrawal Agreement. “We will not be renegotiating, but we are dedicated to its full and timely implementation – nothing more, nothing less.” The top eurocrat will meet Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove in Brussels next week to continue discussions on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. READ MORE: Macron orders EU to divide Tory MPs and force Boris to scrap new plan
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are due to meet in London tomorrow
European capitals have urged Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief negotiator, to continue working on the free-trade agreement with his British counterpart Lord Frost. EU lawyers are separately drawing up plans to haul Mr Johnson in front of the European Court of Justice unless he amends his Brexit Bill. France has urged the bloc to target splits amongst Tory MPs by issuing a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum to potential parliamentary rebels, forcing them to choose between a trade deal with the bloc or the No 10’s legislation. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--‘Nothing changes!’ Red Wall Tory MP blasts Starmer after plea to ex-Labour voters

The Ashfield MP , who won the seat in last year ’ s general election , spoke out after the Labour leader 's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday .
Mr Anderson told Express.co.uk : “ My advice to ex-Labour voters is yes by all means have another good look at Labour and you will see that nothing changes .
“ The leadership may change but policy hasn ’ t .
Nothing changes and the public aren ’ t stupid .
“ People in South Yorkshire , where Doncaster is , have got new Tory MPs and they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs are engaging with the constituents and they ’ ve never seen that before.
” The Tory MP accused Labour of “ ignoring ” the area for “ donkey ’ s years ” .
He added : “ The boot ’ s on the other foot now and it ’ s time for the electorate to ignore the Labour Party.
” In Sir Keir ’ s speech , which replaced what would have been his party conference address , he insisted the Brexit argument is finished .
But Mr Anderson said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the UK Internal Market Bill .
“ If he really believes that Brexit is over he will vote for that.
” READ MORE : 'No idea what he stands for ! '
Starmer ripped apart on Labour beliefs Sir Keir was a key figure in Labour ’ s policy on Brexit , which promised a second referendum in the 2019 general election .
Mr Anderson warned former Labour voters will not forgive the party over Brexit .
He said : “ They won ’ t because the betrayal went on for four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there now .
“ We are still debating in Parliament and Labour are still trying to talk it down .
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They have learnt no lessons at all.
” In his speech , Sir Keir declared that Labour is under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider .
He said : “ So to those people in Doncaster and Deeside , in Glasgow and Grimsby , in Stoke and in Stevenage , to those who have turned away from Labour , I say this : we hear you .
“ Never again will Labour take you or the things you care about for granted .
And I ask you : Take another look at Labour .

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The Ashfield MP, who won the seat in last year’s general election, spoke out after the Labour leader's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday. Mr Anderson told Express.co.uk: “My advice to ex-Labour voters is yes by all means have another good look at Labour and you will see that nothing changes.
“The leadership may change but policy hasn’t. Nothing changes and the public aren’t stupid. “People in South Yorkshire, where Doncaster is, have got new Tory MPs and they’ve already seen a change. “The MPs are engaging with the constituents and they’ve never seen that before.” The Tory MP accused Labour of “ignoring” the area for “donkey’s years”.
Tory MP Lee Anderson warned Labour has not changed after Sir Keir Starmer pleaded with ex-voters
The Ashfield MP, who won the seat in last year’s general election, spoke out after the Labour leader's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday
He added: “The boot’s on the other foot now and it’s time for the electorate to ignore the Labour Party.” In Sir Keir’s speech, which replaced what would have been his party conference address, he insisted the Brexit argument is finished. But Mr Anderson said: “Let’s see if he votes for the UK Internal Market Bill. “If he really believes that Brexit is over he will vote for that.” READ MORE: 'No idea what he stands for!' Starmer ripped apart on Labour beliefs
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In Sir Keir’s speech, which replaced what would have been his party conference address, he insisted the Brexit argument is finished
Sir Keir was a key figure in Labour’s policy on Brexit, which promised a second referendum in the 2019 general election. Mr Anderson warned former Labour voters will not forgive the party over Brexit. He said: “They won’t because the betrayal went on for four or five years. It is still there now. “We are still debating in Parliament and Labour are still trying to talk it down. DON'T MISS
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Sir Keir declared that Labour is under “new leadership” and called on voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider
“I’m in no doubt they will vote against it. They have learnt no lessons at all.” In his speech, Sir Keir declared that Labour is under “new leadership” and called on voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider. He said: “So to those people in Doncaster and Deeside, in Glasgow and Grimsby, in Stoke and in Stevenage, to those who have turned away from Labour, I say this: we hear you. “Never again will Labour take you or the things you care about for granted. And I ask you: Take another look at Labour.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Blow for Starmer as Labour Party’s likeability plummets lower than when Corbyn was leader

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At today ’ s virtual party conference , Keir Starmer stressed Labour had made a clean-break from the era of his predecessor .
In Doncaster , Sir Keir stated “ this is a party under new leadership '' and appealed members who had deserted Labour to take another look at it .
The road back for Sir Keir could be a long one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Labour Party has dropped by 11 points compared to when Mr Corbyn was leader .
A new Ipsos MORI poll has found in November 2019 , under the leadership of Mr Corbyn , the likeability of the Labour was 49 percent .
Just 10 months later , and five months since Sir Keir took over the leadership , the figure has fallen to 38 percent .
But , the poll suggests the decline in the likeability of Labour as a whole could be attributed to the increase in support for the actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 UK adults found 51 percent of people say they like Sir Keir , compared to Mr Corbyn ’ s score of just 23 percent in November 2019 .

Keir Starmer says he wants UK to be 'best place to grow up in'
At today’s virtual party conference, Keir Starmer stressed Labour had made a clean-break from the era of his predecessor. In Doncaster, Sir Keir stated “this is a party under new leadership" and appealed members who had deserted Labour to take another look at it. The road back for Sir Keir could be a long one after a survey found the appeal of the Labour Party has dropped by 11 points compared to when Mr Corbyn was leader.
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A new Ipsos MORI poll has found in November 2019, under the leadership of Mr Corbyn, the likeability of the Labour was 49 percent. Just 10 months later, and five months since Sir Keir took over the leadership, the figure has fallen to 38 percent. But, the poll suggests the decline in the likeability of Labour as a whole could be attributed to the increase in support for the actual leader. The survey of more than 1,000 UK adults found 51 percent of people say they like Sir Keir, compared to Mr Corbyn’s score of just 23 percent in November 2019.
A poll has found the Labour Party is now less 'likeable' compared to November 2019
Sir Keir Starmer spoke at the virtual Labour Party conference
The number is also higher than at the height of ‘Corbynmania’ when the left-wing leader polled at 46 percent. Sir Keir also ranked highly against his opposite number Boris Johnson in a number of attributes, but was found wanting in others. The poll found 44 percent thought Sir Keir is a capable leader compared to 37 percent for the Prime Minister, 43 percent thought he had a sound judgement compared to 30 percent for Mr Johnson, and 36 percent believed Sir Keir is more honest than most politicians, with Mr Johnson trailing on 27 percent. However, Sir Keir came up short in other categories, 68 percent said Mr Johnson is patriotic compared to 43 percent, and on having a lot of personality Mr Johnson ranked at 67 percent compared to 25 percent for Sir Keir.
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Sir Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader in April
Gideon Skinner, head of Political Research at Ipsos MORI, said “Although a bit of the shine is coming off, Keir Starmer is still doing relatively well in public perceptions for a new opposition leader – and he’s liked among older voters as well as the young. “He’s building an image of a capable leader with sound judgement rather than on his personality, but still has work to do to convert his popularity into support for his party.” At the party conference this morning, Sir Keir said Labour had to be "brutally honest" on its own failures after suffering its worst election defeat in almost 100 years last December. READ MORE: Coronavirus LIVE: Boris threatens to put soldiers on street
A poll found Boris Johnson was more patriotic than Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has called on members to take another look at the Labour Party


thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--SNP MP sternly told off by Commons Speaker for breaking important Parliament tradition

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SNP MP Drew Hendry clashed with a Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons in which he was soundly told off .
The Scottish nationalist was speaking in a chamber debate on the Government 's Internal Markets Bill .
While railing against the Conservative 's Brexit plans , Mr Hendry was silenced by Dame Rosie Winterton .
The MP was replying to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory politician had asked why Mr Hendry assumed that any food or safety standards legislated in the UK Parliament would `` inherently always be lower '' than those in the EU .
The SNP member shot back : `` Perhaps you should ask your Honourable and Right Honourable friends on your backbenches who voted against your own backbenchers ' amendments . ''
However , before he could continue , he was interrupted and forced to sit down by Dame Rosie .
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SNP’s Drew Hendry receives scolding from Deputy Speaker
SNP MP Drew Hendry clashed with a Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons in which he was soundly told off. The Scottish nationalist was speaking in a chamber debate on the Government's Internal Market Bill. While railing against the Conservatives' Brexit plans, Mr Hendry was silenced by Dame Rosie Winterton.
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The MP was replying to an intervention made by Bim Afolami. The Tory politician had asked why Mr Hendry assumed that any food or safety standards legislated in the UK Parliament would "inherently always be lower" than those in the EU. The SNP member shot back: "Perhaps you should ask your Honourable and Right Honourable friends on your backbenches who voted against your own backbenchers' amendments." However, before he could continue, he was interrupted and forced to sit down by Dame Rosie. READ MORE: SNP brutally slapped down after being issued dire Brexit warning
SNP MP told off for breaking traditional Commons rule
'He does know that he should not really address another honourable member directly.'
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She told him: "The Honourable Gentleman does know that he should not really address another honourable member directly. "When he uses the word 'you', he's talking about me. "And I'm sure he wouldn't want to do that." During debates in Parliament, MPs do not address each other directly.
During debates in Parliament, MPs do not address each other directly.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Diane Abbott suffers TWO embarrassing mishaps amid anti-Boris speech at Labour rally

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Diane Abbott 's @ @ @ @ @ 's Government was almost sabotaged by repeated technical issues .
The former Shadow Home Secretary @ @ @ @ @ Campaign Group 's virtual rally .
The Labour Party is currently holding its annual conference @ @ @ @ @ online this year .
She could be heard saying : `` Thank you very much @ @ @ @ @ hear me ? ''
However , the former Shadow Home Secretary could not be seen @ @ @ @ @ Ms Ribeiro-Addy replied : `` Yes we can hear you , but I 'm not @ @ @ @ @ . ''
READ MORE : Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession ' with @ @

Diane Abbott suffers technical blunder during Labour video call
Diane Abbott's scathing attack on Boris Johnson's Government was almost sabotaged by repeated technical issues. The former Shadow Home Secretary was speaking at the Socialist Campaign Group's virtual rally. The Labour Party is currently holding its annual conference, although proceedings are entirely online this year.
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Ms Abbott was introduced by fellow Labour MP, Bell Ribeiro-Addy. She could be heard saying: "Thank you very much, Bell. Can you hear me?" However, the former Shadow Home Secretary could not be seen on the live stream. Ms Ribeiro-Addy replied: "Yes we can hear you, but I'm not sure I can see you." READ MORE: Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession' with Russian leak
Diane Abbott suffers TWO embarrassing blunders amid anti-Boris speech at Labour rally
The image of the MP froze on screen while her voice could still be heard.
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After a moment of fiddling, the Labour MP managed to resolve the issue. She then went on to begin her speech, describing the last 12 months as "sad". Ms Abbott said: "There was a terrible general election result. "It was not just a setback for the Labour Party, it was a complete tragedy for the communities all over the country who find themselves with Tory MPs for the first time and will simply not get the representation they need and deserve."
After a moment of fiddling, the Labour MP managed to resolve the issue.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Merkel Brexit FURY: Germany tells Britain to 'stop the games' in panic over securing deal

Informal negotiations are set to take place between Michel Barnier and his counterpart , David Frost tomorrow as the pair look to thrash out a deal .
Ahead of the talks , Germany 's Europe Minister , Michael Roth has demanded the UK drop the demands made in the Internal Market Bill .
At a meeting of EU ministers in Brussels , Mr Roth also warned time is now running out for the two sides to agree a deal .
Mr Johnson has stated the new legislation is needed to protect the integrity of trade between the four nations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted the bill is “ totally unacceptable ” now the Northern Ireland protocol has been agreed .
He added : “ Please , dear friends in London , stop the games , time is running out , what we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that .
“ The so-called Internal Market Bill extremely worries us because it violates the guiding principles of the withdrawal agreement .
“ And that is totally unacceptable for us.
” The EU official also stated his disappointment over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In particular , Mr Roth pointed to the current state of fisheries , the lack of a level-playing field over state aid and the dispute mechanism .
Ahead of a meeting between EU officials , Mr Roth also indicated his intent to support Mr Barnier and his mandate for negotiations .
JUST IN : Brexit LIVE : EU backs down from talks threat – Macron plea ignored Following informal talks tomorrow , the two sides will meet for the next round of negotiations next week .
The Internal Market Bill caused an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning state aid .
In particular , the new legislation will give the Secretary of State the power to disclose the level of state aid reported to the EU .
However , within the withdrawal agreement , Northern Ireland was placed under the EU ’ s state aid provisions , thus causing Brussels to react strongly to Mr Johnson ’ s new legislation .
DO N'T MISS Brexit panic : UK warned 'US is IRISH ' amid EU trade talk row [ Latest ] Joe Biden ‘ overlooking EU ’ s aggressive stance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] For Britain we need to fight this LOCKDOWN TYRANNY – NIGEL FARAGE [ Comment ] Currently , the Internal Market Bill is at the Committee Stage of the Parliamentary process .
Once it goes through this , it will proceed to the report stage before having a final reading and then proceeding to the House of Lords .
Mr Johnson was forced to agree to a Parliamentary vote on when to use the powers within the bill in order to win over Tory rebels .
Due to its violation of an international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neill , MP for Bromley and Chislehurst , threatened to vote against the deal .
Now the MPs will be given the powers on when to invoke the powers within the bill .
However , Tory peers have indicated they may block the deal when it reaches the House .
Peers such as Lord Michael Howard , have stated the legislation does not go far enough in protecting international law .

Brexit: Expert criticises Angela Merkel's 'inability' to plan
Informal negotiations are set to take place between Michel Barnier and his counterpart, David Frost tomorrow as the pair look to thrash out a deal. Ahead of the talks, Germany's Europe Minister, Michael Roth has demanded the UK drop the demands made in the Internal Market Bill. At a meeting of EU ministers in Brussels, Mr Roth also warned time is now running out for the two sides to agree a deal.
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Mr Johnson has stated the new legislation is needed to protect the integrity of trade between the four nations. Despite that claim, the German official insisted the bill is “totally unacceptable” now the Northern Ireland protocol has been agreed. He added: “Please, dear friends in London, stop the games, time is running out, what we really need is a fair basis for further negotiations and we are ready for that. “The so-called Internal Market Bill extremely worries us because it violates the guiding principles of the withdrawal agreement.
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“And that is totally unacceptable for us.” The EU official also stated his disappointment over the lack of progression made during trade talks. In particular, Mr Roth pointed to the current state of fisheries, the lack of a level-playing field over state aid and the dispute mechanism. Ahead of a meeting between EU officials, Mr Roth also indicated his intent to support Mr Barnier and his mandate for negotiations. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: EU backs down from talks threat – Macron plea ignored
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Following informal talks tomorrow, the two sides will meet for the next round of negotiations next week. The Internal Market Bill caused an uproar earlier this month due to provisions concerning state aid. In particular, the new legislation will give the Secretary of State the power to disclose the level of state aid reported to the EU. However, within the withdrawal agreement, Northern Ireland was placed under the EU’s state aid provisions, thus causing Brussels to react strongly to Mr Johnson’s new legislation. DON'T MISS
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Currently, the Internal Market Bill is at the Committee Stage of the Parliamentary process. Once it goes through this, it will proceed to the report stage before having a final reading and then proceeding to the House of Lords. Mr Johnson was forced to agree to a Parliamentary vote on when to use the powers within the bill in order to win over Tory rebels. Due to its violation of an international treaty, Tories such as Sir Bob Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, threatened to vote against the deal.
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Now the MPs will be given the powers on when to invoke the powers within the bill. However, Tory peers have indicated they may block the deal when it reaches the House. Peers such as Lord Michael Howard, have stated the legislation does not go far enough in protecting international law.
Brexit news: Michel Barnier met for informal talks tomorrow


thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Brexit breakthrough: EU official makes huge ‘window of opportunity’ admission

Michel Barnier is heading for London for informal talks with officials ahead of next weeks official negotiations and there are signs that progress could be made .
Sky News political editor Beth Rigby said sources had told her behind-the-scenes talks had given some cause for optimism .
She tweeted : `` Was decided in June there would be informal talks before the ninth round next week .
`` EU source tells me that talks have been going a bit better than expected and there is a ‘ window of opportunity ’ ( subject to the full application of withdrawal agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is intended to prepare for the ninth round of formal negotiating next week as efforts continue to strike a post-Brexit trade deal .
Talks on a trade deal are continuing but both sides have said major stumbling blocks remain and time is running out to get an agreement .
Agreement will need to be reached by the end of October in order to ratify it and have it in place when the current transition arrangements expire at the end of the year .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said Mr Barnier 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process which both the UK and the EU committed to .
The spokesman said : `` You have seen a number of these informal discussions both in Brussels and in London in recent weeks .
`` We have always stressed that we believe a deal is possible and we will continue to work hard on securing a deal .
`` Time is obviously in short supply as we move towards the middle of October . ''
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : EU backs down from talks threat – Macron plea ignored Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Brussels to speed up the negotiations .
European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis , who is replacing Ireland ’ s Phil Hogan as EU trade chief , said it was impossible to rule out insufficient progress causing a no deal outcome .
Speaking after a meeting of trade ministers in Berlin yesterday , Mr Dombrovskis said : “ There are many outstanding issues .
`` Progress on a number of key EU asks so far is not sufficient .
`` So we would need to intensify negotiations substantially if we are to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative of a no deal Brexit is not appealing , but we can not exclude it.
” Germany 's Minister for Europe Michael Roth has accused Britain of playing games .
Mr Roth warned Britain it needs to take negotiations more seriously if it wants a deal on future trade ties after Brexit .
He said : `` We need to work hard to reach this goal of a deal but at some point the games have to stop , we need serious discussions . ''
One major sticking point , Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break international law , cleared a major Commons hurdle tonight after MPs backed a Government compromise .
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Michel Barnier is heading for London for informal talks with officials ahead of next weeks official negotiations and there are signs that progress could be made. Sky News political editor Beth Rigby said sources had told her behind-the-scenes talks had given some cause for optimism.
EU source tells me talks have been going better than expected and there is a ‘window of opportunity’ Beth Rigby
She tweeted: "Was decided in June there would be informal talks before the ninth round next week. "EU source tells me that talks have been going a bit better than expected and there is a ‘window of opportunity’ (subject to the full application of withdrawal agreement)." Mr Barnier's visit is intended to prepare for the ninth round of formal negotiating next week as efforts continue to strike a post-Brexit trade deal.
EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier is heading for London
Talks on a trade deal are continuing but both sides have said major stumbling blocks remain and time is running out to get an agreement. Agreement will need to be reached by the end of October in order to ratify it and have it in place when the current transition arrangements expire at the end of the year. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Mr Barnier's visit was part of the informal talks process which both the UK and the EU committed to. The spokesman said: "You have seen a number of these informal discussions both in Brussels and in London in recent weeks. "We have always stressed that we believe a deal is possible and we will continue to work hard on securing a deal. "Time is obviously in short supply as we move towards the middle of October." READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: EU backs down from talks threat – Macron plea ignored
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Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill has cleared a major hurdle
Mr Barnier arrives in London amid growing calls from Brussels to speed up the negotiations. European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, who is replacing Ireland’s Phil Hogan as EU trade chief, said it was impossible to rule out insufficient progress causing a no deal outcome. Speaking after a meeting of trade ministers in Berlin yesterday, Mr Dombrovskis said: “There are many outstanding issues. "Progress on a number of key EU asks so far is not sufficient. "So we would need to intensify negotiations substantially if we are to reach a successful outcome. "The alternative of a no deal Brexit is not appealing, but we cannot exclude it.”
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Germany's Minister for Europe Michael Roth has accused Britain of playing games. Mr Roth warned Britain it needs to take negotiations more seriously if it wants a deal on future trade ties after Brexit. He said: "We need to work hard to reach this goal of a deal but at some point the games have to stop, we need serious discussions." One major sticking point, Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit legislation enabling the UK to break international law, cleared a major Commons hurdle tonight after MPs backed a Government compromise. DON'T MISS
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Michel Barnier with his UK counterpart David Frost


thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--EU crisis: Shock member state set to leave bloc after Brexit after issue ignored by bloc

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The Bruges Group @ @ @ @ @ euroscepticism was growing among member states .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Oulds @ @ @ @ @ exposed some of the issues with the European Union .
He claimed that Italy is @ @ @ @ @ that will push to leave the European Union after the UK .
He added the @ @ @ @ @ to address the many concerns of Italy going forward to avoid them opting to leave @ @ @ @ @ explained the many reasons why Italy would want to cut ties with the European Union @ @ @ @ @ A country to watch for is Italy .
`` Italy was just abandoned by the @ @ @ @ @ hit .
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EU: Expert discusses possible exit of Sweden and Italy
The Bruges Group director Robert Oulds argued that euroscepticism was growing among member states. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Oulds insisted that Brexit had better exposed some of the issues with the European Union. He claimed that Italy is likely to be one nation that will push to leave the European Union after the UK.
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He added the European Union must make moves to address the many concerns of Italy going forward to avoid them opting to leave the bloc. Mr Oulds explained the many reasons why Italy would want to cut ties with the European Union. He said: "A country to watch for is Italy. "Italy was just abandoned by the EU when the coronavirus crisis hit. DON'T MISS: We are ready for no deal' Redwood dismantles Remainers' Brexit fears
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"They have been suffering as a result of the EU's single currency which really does undermine Italian competitiveness. "It opens up the markets easily to German exports but denies Italy the same opportunities to compete. "Italy is a creative country and it has a great deal of economic potential. "But it is stuck under the dead hand of the European Union with excessive EU regulation, the single currency and the massive debts foisted upon Italy by the economic model.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Furious Brexiteer Sir Bill Cash lashes SNP MP detailing why EU is 'bad news for Scotland'

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Conservative MP Sir Bill Cash has attacked SNP MP Drew Hendry in a furious debate in the House of Commons .
Sir Bill was debating the Government 's Brexit Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons .
He responded to SNP claims that independence and remaining in the EU would be beneficial to the northern nation .
Sir Bill said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland want to subjugate themselves to a system in the European Union which we 're escaping from - which has got such deleterious and tragic consequences for so many people and jobs in Scotland as well as the rest of the UK ?
`` He 's arguing that Scotland could do this better but I 'm telling him that the consequences of staying in the EU would be extremely damaging .
`` The reality is that the manner that the European Union functions , behind closed doors without even a transcript .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is wholly un-elected . ''
READ MORE : SNP brutally slapped down after being issued dire Brexit warning

Brexit: Staying in the EU is 'bad news' for Scotland warns Cash
Conservative MP Sir Bill Cash attacked SNP MP Drew Hendry in a furious debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Sir Bill was debating the Government's Brexit Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons. He responded to SNP claims that independence and remaining in the EU would be beneficial to the northern nation.
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Sir Bill said: "Why on earth would the people of Scotland want to subjugate themselves to a system in the European Union which we're escaping from - which has got such deleterious and tragic consequences for so many people and jobs in Scotland as well as the rest of the UK? "He's arguing that Scotland could do this better but I'm telling him that the consequences of staying in the EU would be extremely damaging. "The reality is that the manner that the European Union functions, behind closed doors without even a transcript. "Not to mention the European Commission, which is wholly un-elected." READ MORE: SNP brutally slapped down after being issued dire Brexit warning
Sir Bill Cash spoke in the House of Commons
Sir Bill was debating the Government's Internal Markets Bill in the House of Commons.
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He added: "This is very very bad news for Scotland as it stands. "It would be no substitute for the much more objective and down-to-earth way...in which the UK will ensure the people of Scotland are looked after." The Tory MP then went on to use the example of working class industries that were negatively impacted in previous decades. He said: "There are many many people in Scotland in the coal mining and steel industries who's jobs were decimated in the last century as they were in England."
'This is very very bad news for Scotland as it stands.'
SNP’s Drew Hendry receives scolding from Deputy Speaker
Sir Bill continued: "There is a direct correlation between the seats where people even wouldn't vote Ukip but voted Conservative because they knew that leaving the European community was something they wanted to do. "Their grandparents had been so decimated by the manner in which state aid was applied. "The people of Scotland who really know and understand the impact of the policies of state aid are all very aware of the damage that was done, which is almost irreparable." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Brexit fury: IDS mocks Michel Barnier's 'hollow threat' in furious Brexit Britain speech

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Tory MP Iain @ @ @ @ @ EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier while speaking in the House of Commons .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ Barnier was making hollow threats in the trade talks .
He claimed that the EU @ @ @ @ @ aggressive stance and eventually relent that Britain would be granted third-country status .
Mr Duncan @ @ @ @ @ Barnier has threatened our negotiators that if they do n't agree with him they would @ @ @ @ @ status of a third country .
`` Might I add he has n't wanted to @ @ @ @ @ committee to discuss these matters .
`` It seems to me a bizarre kind of @ @ @ @ @ The Brexiteer argued why he believed Mr Barnier would eventually back down from his stance @ @ @ @ @ We are ready for no deal ' Redwood dismantles Remainers ' Brexit fears

Brexit: Iain Duncan Smith slams Barnier’s ‘hollow threat’
Tory MP Iain Duncan Smith hit out at EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier while speaking in the House of Commons. Mr Duncan Smith argued that Mr Barnier was making hollow threats in the trade talks. He claimed that the EU would back down on their aggressive stance and eventually relent that Britain would be granted third-country status.
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Mr Duncan Smith said: "Mr Barnier has threatened our negotiators that if they don't agree with him they would not have us at the status of a third country. "Might I add he hasn't wanted to move anywhere near the joint committee to discuss these matters. "It seems to me a bizarre kind of threat to make." The Brexiteer argued why he believed Mr Barnier would eventually back down from his stance. DON'T MISS: We are ready for no deal' Redwood dismantles Remainers' Brexit fears
Brexit fury: IDS MOCKS Michel Barnier's 'hollow threat' in furious Brexit Britain speech
Brexit news: Iain Duncan Smith snapped at Michel Barnier for his "hollow threat" against the UK.
He added: "The list of these countries is long and peculiar. "Belarus would have third-country status, we wouldn't have it apparently. "The Central African Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran, China, the list goes on and on. "I think there are now 137 countries who would have third-country status."
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson's determination to amend the Withdrawal Agreement has been deemed one of the reasons the talks have remained in a stalemate.
Brexit: EU won't renegotiate Withdrawal Agreement says Sefcovic
Mr Duncan Smith then began mocking Mr Barnier for his claims against the UK. He said: "But apparently to Mr Barnier it would be quite acceptable for a country that has been very close to the EU for years would not have third-country status. "I think it is a hollow threat by the way but it is a peculiar threat to make. "This is a point I want to make, it gives a bad indication of bad faith. Mr Duncan Smith closed by defending the Government's determination to make amendments to the Brexit Bill. READ MORE: Take back control! Greenpeace put blocks in North Sea to stop fishing [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Is £12.7bn not enough? SNP's Ian Blackford shut down as he demands furlough extension

The SNP 's Westminster leader went head to head with the UK 's Prime Minister regarding the UK 's economic recovery and demanded Mr Johnson extend the furlough scheme in order to protect 61,000 jobs in Scotland .
However , the Prime Minister highlighted that the Chancellor of Exchequer has pumped £12.7 billion into the economy in order to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Blackford said : `` What we are talking about is protecting the jobs of people today , it is not a definite and number has asked for that .
`` The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a problem , even the governor of the Bank of England is telling the Prime Minister to stop and rethink .
`` The solution for millions of people right now is an extension of the furlough scheme beyond October .
`` The alternative is putting 61,000 jobs in Scotland at risk . ''
`` Yesterday the only reassurances the Prime Minister gave those Scottish workers was saying he would throw his arms around them .
`` Prime Minister I can tell you that the last thing that those 61,000 Scots are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` What I can tell him is that the furlough has already been extended until the end of October .
`` We will continue to provide the best support we can possibly give to get people into work while suppressing the virus .
`` I can imagine he does not want a hug from me but that was a metaphor .
`` Perhaps it is physically incarnated by the £12.7 billion of that we are seeing come from the UK ’ s Exchequer to support people across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier in the afternoon , the House of Commons descended into chaos as Sir Lindsay Hoyle was forced to intervene and warn both whips regarding the conduct of their MPs Following fierce opening remarks exchanged by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer , the Speaker of the House of Commons issued the warning .
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PMQs: Johnson shuts down Blackford over furlough scheme
The SNP's Westminster leader went head to head with the UK's Prime Minister regarding the UK's economic recovery and demanded Mr Johnson extend the furlough scheme in order to protect 61,000 jobs in Scotland. However, the Prime Minister highlighted that the Chancellor of Exchequer has pumped £12.7 billion into the economy in order to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mr Blackford said: "What we are talking about is protecting the jobs of people today, it is not a definite and number has asked for that. "The first steps to any recovery is admitting that there is a problem, even the governor of the Bank of England is telling the Prime Minister to stop and rethink. "The solution for millions of people right now is an extension of the furlough scheme beyond October. "The alternative is putting 61,000 jobs in Scotland at risk." READ MORE: Piers Morgan erupts at Labour Shadow Chancellor's 'irrelevant' demands
Ian Blackford is the leader of the SNP in Westminster
Boris Johnson has been Prime Minister since 2019
"Yesterday the only reassurances the Prime Minister gave those Scottish workers was saying he would throw his arms around them. "Prime Minister I can tell you that the last thing that those 61,000 Scots are looking for is a hug from you." Mr Johnson replied: "What I can tell him is that the furlough has already been extended until the end of October. "We will continue to provide the best support we can possibly give to get people into work while suppressing the virus.
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