thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Boris Johnson savages Sadiq Khan for 'BANKRUPTING' TfL in scathing attack on London mayor

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Boris Johnson took aim at London Mayor Sadiq Khan in the House of Commons following an end to a potential new congestion charge .
Mr Johnson defended this new plan and insisted the financial state of the transport network in London was the responsibility of Sadiq Khan .
He insisted the mayor had bankrupted the service long before the coronavirus crisis had struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inform the honourable lady that the current mayor of London has effectively bankrupted TfL before coronavirus even hit .
`` He left a massive black hole in its finances and any need to make up that deficit is entirely down to him .
`` It is entirely his responsibility and any expansion of the congestion charge or any other measure taken to improve the finances of TfL are entirely the responsibility of the bankrupt current Labour mayor of London . ''
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PMQs: Boris Johnson slams Sadiq Khan for ‘bankrupting’ TfL
Boris Johnson took aim at London Mayor Sadiq Khan in the House of Commons following an end to a potential new congestion charge. Mr Johnson defended this new plan and insisted the financial state of the transport network in London was the responsibility of Sadiq Khan. He insisted the mayor had bankrupted the service long before the coronavirus crisis had struck.
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He said: "I must inform the honourable lady that the current mayor of London has effectively bankrupted TfL before coronavirus even hit. "He left a massive black hole in its finances and any need to make up that deficit is entirely down to him. "It is entirely his responsibility and any expansion of the congestion charge or any other measure taken to improve the finances of TfL are entirely the responsibility of the bankrupt current Labour mayor of London." READ MORE: ‘Makes NO sense’ Sadiq Khan attacked and accused of wasting millions
Boris Johnson savages Sadiq Khan for 'BANKRUPTING' TfL in scathing attack on London mayor
Boris Johnson sparked a huge row with the London mayor on Wednesday
But the Labour mayor swiftly hit back, accusing the Prime Minister of lying to MPs. He wrote in a furious Twitter rebuttal: "The PM has lied to the House of Commons. "Before Covid I was fixing his mess at TfL- reducing the deficit by 71 percent since 2016. "Covid-19 is the sole cause of TfL’s challenges. "The PM wants to increase fares, the C-Charge & taxes - & end free travel for children and older Londoners."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--SNP's Ian Blackford dismantled as Boris Johnson points at 'colossal' investment across UK

The SNP Westminster leader attempted to push Boris Johnson into agreeing to an extension of the job retention furlough scheme due to shut down next week .
Ian Blackford accused the Prime Minister of pursuing a Thatcherite policy of cuts while failing to understand the struggles Britons would face because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
But responding to Mr Blackford , Mr Johnson said : `` I really must reject what the Right Honourable Gentleman has just said .
`` It bears no relation to the facts or the reality of the situation about what this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the population .
`` And it 's not just the £200million invested in jobs and livelihoods , what we will continue to deliver is a colossal investment on education , on health , on infrastructure .
`` That will deliver jobs and growth throughout this United Kingdom for a generation . ''
Mr Blackford urged the Prime Minister to reconsider his decision to shut down the furlough scheme in light of the renewed wave of lockdown measures imposed across the UK due to the resurgence of the coronavirus .
JUST IN : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - crunch phone call today The scheme was initially set up to allow workers to continue receiving wages despite the lockdown , with the Government paying up to 80 percent of their monthly income .
The SNP 's Westminster leader said : `` The Prime Minister simply does n't get it .
`` Yesterday we saw his total disregard for the people of Greater Manchester .
A Tory attitude people in Scotland are all too familiar with .
`` Millions of families are struggling to get by and this Tory Government wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson sacks Tory MP Andrew Rosindell for voting against new COVID restrictions Mr Blackford continued : `` It is clear the Prime Minister has made a deliberate decision to let unemployment soar , just like Thatcher did in the 1980s .
`` With one week left , will the Prime Minister finally U-turn on his cuts to the furlough scheme and invest in our communities or will he leave millions of people on the streets ? ''
Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month announced a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Under the new scheme , workers will see the Government subsidies their pay if they have to put in less than normal hours because of lower demands .
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The SNP Westminster leader attempted to push Boris Johnson into agreeing to an extension of the job retention furlough scheme due to shut down next week. Ian Blackford accused the Prime Minister of pursuing a Thatcherite policy of cuts while failing to understand the struggles Britons would face because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But responding to Mr Blackford, Mr Johnson said: "I really must reject what the Right Honourable Gentleman has just said.
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"It bears no relation to the facts or the reality of the situation about what this Government is doing to support this country and the population. "And it's not just the £200million invested in jobs and livelihoods, what we will continue to deliver is a colossal investment on education, on health, on infrastructure. "That will deliver jobs and growth throughout this United Kingdom for a generation." Mr Blackford urged the Prime Minister to reconsider his decision to shut down the furlough scheme in light of the renewed wave of lockdown measures imposed across the UK due to the resurgence of the coronavirus. JUST IN: UK gives stubborn EU one more chance - crunch phone call today
The SNP's Ian Blackford demanded Boris Johnson extend the furlough scheme
Boris Johnson insisted the Government had put in "colossal" investment to help the UK
The scheme was initially set up to allow workers to continue receiving wages despite the lockdown, with the Government paying up to 80 percent of their monthly income. The SNP's Westminster leader said: "The Prime Minister simply doesn't get it. "Yesterday we saw his total disregard for the people of Greater Manchester. A Tory attitude people in Scotland are all too familiar with. "Millions of families are struggling to get by and this Tory Government wants to cut their incomes in the middle of a pandemic." READ MORE: Boris Johnson sacks Tory MP Andrew Rosindell for voting against new COVID restrictions
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Blackford insisted millions will be left on the streets if the furlough scheme closes
Mr Blackford continued: "It is clear the Prime Minister has made a deliberate decision to let unemployment soar, just like Thatcher did in the 1980s. "Time is running out. "With one week left, will the Prime Minister finally U-turn on his cuts to the furlough scheme and invest in our communities or will he leave millions of people on the streets?" Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month announced a new scheme aimed at helping workers cope with the restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new scheme, workers will see the Government subsidies their pay if they have to put in less than normal hours because of lower demands. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Boris Johnson sacks Tory MP Andrew Rosindell for voting against new COVID restrictions

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell said he felt “ sad ” to be leaving his role as trade envoy to Tanzania .
He called his sacking “ counterproductive and bizarre ” as he hit out at Mr Johnson in a Twitter rant .
Over the past week he has been highly critical of the Prime Minister ’ s three tier lockdown plan , which he said would inflict huge damage on the economy and people ’ s mental health .
He tweeted : “ It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as the Prime Minister ’ s Trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my country , supporting our Global Britain agenda with our Commonwealth friends .
“ I thank @ theresa_may for appointing me in 2018 and giving me this opportunity.
” He added : “ It puzzles me how @ BorisJohnson can allow such a counterproductive and bizarre decision to remove me from office , simply for voting to keep our UK economy open for business .
“ Yes , we must fight the virus and all threats to the health of our nation , taking every precaution .
`` However , closing down whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of business , creating mass unemployment and taking away the freedom that British people cherish , is not the answer and it won ’ t work .
Freedom with responsibility is what I thought @ Conservatives stood for ! ''
Mr Rosindell , a Brexit-supporting MP , lost his top job as trade envoy last night .
He supported Mr Johnson in last summer 's Tory leadership contest .
Ministers have faced huge opposition to the three tier lockdown system being rolled out across England .
Their dispute with Greater Manchester Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tier 3 restrictions continued this week .
The area 's 2.8 million residents are set to move into the highest level of restrictions on Friday .
Speaking to the Romford Recorder last week after he opposed the Government 's latest attempt to slap restrictions on hard-hit communities , Mr Rosindell said many of his constituents joined him in `` questioning what is happening at the moment '' .
DO N'T MISS Kate praises health worker for Covid photos featured in new exhibition [ INSIGHT ] South Yorkshire : Is Leeds in South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ ANSWERED ] Rishi Sunak warns against total UK coronavirus lockdowN [ WARNING ] He added : “ Of course we all want to defeat this terrible virus , but I fear that what the Government is doing could unwittingly be creating a cure which ends up being worse than the problem itself .
“ The result of new restrictions will be enormous economic damage and worsening mental health issues , as millions up and down this country face months of isolation away from family and friends .
“ I am not convinced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and my vote on Tuesday reflected that belief to make a clear point.
” Over the coming days millions more people in parts of northern England will face stringent coronavirus restrictions .
In South Yorkshire some 1.4 million people in Barnsley , Doncaster , Rotherham and Sheffield will be affected by Tier 3 measures from Saturday morning .
The package of support agreed includes £11 million to invest in a localised test and trace system - equivalent to around £8 per capita .

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Romford MP Andrew Rosindell said he felt “sad” to be leaving his role as trade envoy to Tanzania. He called his sacking “counterproductive and bizarre” as he hit out at Mr Johnson in a Twitter rant. Over the past week he has been highly critical of the Prime Minister’s three tier lockdown plan, which he said would inflict huge damage on the economy and people’s mental health.
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He tweeted: “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Tanzania since 2018 and represent my country, supporting our Global Britain agenda with our Commonwealth friends. “I thank @theresa_may for appointing me in 2018 and giving me this opportunity.” He added: “It puzzles me how @BorisJohnson can allow such a counterproductive and bizarre decision to remove me from office, simply for voting to keep our UK economy open for business. “Yes, we must fight the virus and all threats to the health of our nation, taking every precaution.
Boris Johnson has sacked Andrew Rosindell
Andrew Rosindell, right, was sacked as trade envoy for voting against the Government's COVID rules
"However, closing down whole sections of our economy, putting companies out of business, creating mass unemployment and taking away the freedom that British people cherish, is not the answer and it won’t work. Freedom with responsibility is what I thought @Conservatives stood for!" Mr Rosindell, a Brexit-supporting MP, lost his top job as trade envoy last night. He supported Mr Johnson in last summer's Tory leadership contest. Ministers have faced huge opposition to the three tier lockdown system being rolled out across England. READ MORE: ‘Foolish!’ Tory MP savages Argentina's leader for Falklands obsession
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Boris Johnson sacked Andrew Rosindell as trade envoy to Tanzania on Tuesday evening
Andrew Rosindell voted against the Government's latest raft of restrictions
He added: “Of course we all want to defeat this terrible virus, but I fear that what the Government is doing could unwittingly be creating a cure which ends up being worse than the problem itself. “The result of new restrictions will be enormous economic damage and worsening mental health issues, as millions up and down this country face months of isolation away from family and friends. “I am not convinced that the Government has got that right, and my vote on Tuesday reflected that belief to make a clear point.”
UK coronavirus map
Over the coming days millions more people in parts of northern England will face stringent coronavirus restrictions. In South Yorkshire some 1.4 million people in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield will be affected by Tier 3 measures from Saturday morning. The package of support agreed includes £11 million to invest in a localised test and trace system - equivalent to around £8 per capita.
Mr Rosindell was one of 40 Tory rebels to vote against the Government on the latest COVID restrictions


thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Brexit talks BACK ON: UK gives stubborn EU one more chance - crunch phone call today

The Prime Minister has welcomed Michel Barnier ’ s offer to compromise and is preparing for further talks this afternoon .
The EU ’ s negotiator said will hold crunch talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost to help Downing Street decide whether the bloc has moved sufficiently to resume wrangling over a free-trade agreement .
No 10 said : “ We note with interest that the EU 's negotiator , speaking to the EP this morning , has commented in a significant way on the issues behind the current difficulties in our talks .
“ We are studying carefully what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss the situation when he speaks to Michel Barnier later today . ''
Addressing the European Parliament in Brussels , Mr Barnier signalled the bloc was ready to make the necessary compromises in a bid to tempt Downing Street back to the negotiating table .
The Frenchman said : `` We will seek the necessary compromises on both sides in order to do our utmost to reach an agreement `` We will do so right up to the last day that it 's possible to do so , our doors will always remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Barnier had previously bee warned to make a `` fundamental change of approach '' if he wanted trade talks to resume .
He has since offered to compromise the EU 's position , intensify talks and begin work on legal texts to finally put pen to paper on the Brexit deal after months of stalling .
Mr Barnier added : “ Despite the difficulties we ’ ve faced , an agreement is within reach if both sides are willing to work constructively , if both sides are willing to compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on the basis of legal texts , and if we ’ re ready over the next few days to resolve the trickier subjects , because time is of the essence.
” He could travel to London as early as tomorrow in order to salvage the negotiations , which Boris Johnson has currently paused in favour of no-deal Brexit preparations .
Mr Barnier also praised UK counterpart Lord Frost for showing a willingness to compromise on the regulatory level-playing field , especially in the area of future state subsidies controls .
MUST READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Brexit rant The Frenchman said : “ “ In the past few weeks , we have seen that the UK is willing to look at its demands and are willing to move forward and shift .
“ They are willing to do things in a different way to what exists in current deals among other countries.
” But he conceded there is still a lot to do on the outstanding issues , which also includes a future fisheries pact .
Mr Barnier insisted the trade talks reaching a successful conclusions relies on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s coastal waters .
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Brexit: Michel Barnier says an agreement is ‘within reach’
The Prime Minister has welcomed Michel Barnier’s offer to compromise and is preparing for further talks this afternoon. The EU’s negotiator said will hold crunch talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost to help Downing Street decide whether the bloc has moved sufficiently to resume wrangling over a free-trade agreement. No 10 said: “We note with interest that the EU's negotiator, speaking to the EP this morning, has commented in a significant way on the issues behind the current difficulties in our talks.
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“We are studying carefully what was said. “David Frost will discuss the situation when he speaks to Michel Barnier later today." Sources close to the talks have suggested Mr Barnier could travel to London before the end of the week before a second round of wrangling in Brussels the following week. But they refused to confirm details of their preparations ahead of the phone call between Lord Frost and Mr Barnier. Addressing the European Parliament in Brussels, Mr Barnier signalled the bloc was ready to make the necessary compromises in a bid to tempt Downing Street back to the negotiating table.
David Frost and Michel Barnier will hold more Brexit talks today
Michel Barnier in the European Parliament
The Frenchman said: "We will seek the necessary compromises on both sides in order to do our utmost to reach an agreement "We will do so right up to the last day that it's possible to do so, our doors will always remain open right up until the very end." Mr Barnier had previously bee warned to make a "fundamental change of approach" if he wanted trade talks to resume. He has since offered to compromise the EU's position, intensify talks and begin work on legal texts to finally put pen to paper on the Brexit deal after months of stalling.
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Lord Frost is the UK's chief negotiator
Mr Barnier added: “Despite the difficulties we’ve faced, an agreement is within reach if both sides are willing to work constructively, if both sides are willing to compromise and if we are able to progress, on the basis of legal texts, and if we’re ready over the next few days to resolve the trickier subjects, because time is of the essence.” He could travel to London as early as tomorrow in order to salvage the negotiations, which Boris Johnson has currently paused in favour of no-deal Brexit preparations. Mr Barnier also praised UK counterpart Lord Frost for showing a willingness to compromise on the regulatory level-playing field, especially in the area of future state subsidies controls. MUST READ: Verhofstadt fumes at 'ridiculous' eurosceptics in Brexit rant
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are due to talk on the phone this afternoon
The Frenchman said: “ “In the past few weeks, we have seen that the UK is willing to look at its demands and are willing to move forward and shift. “They are willing to do things in a different way to what exists in current deals among other countries.” But he conceded there is still a lot to do on the outstanding issues, which also includes a future fisheries pact. Mr Barnier insisted the trade talks reaching a successful conclusions relies on European vessels securing access to Britain’s coastal waters. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--PMQs LIVE: 'He has no clue!' Hapless Starmer's lockdown argument torn apart by Boris

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham yesterday lost his demands for £65 million in support for people whose livelihoods will suffer due to the closure of pubs , bars and bookmakers .
Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester originally asked for £90 million , but they reduced this to £65 million .
However , the Prime Minister confirmed a £22 million sum after announcing the new restrictions during his Downing Street press conference yesterday .
Leader of the opposition Sir Keir criticised the Government over this decision .
Ahead of Prime Minister 's Questions , he tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North West has been a disgrace .
`` It is treating millions of people with contempt .
“ Tomorrow Labour will force Parliament to vote for a fair deal for communities facing restrictions.
” It comes as Mayor Dan Jarvis confirmed this morning that Sheffield will also move into tier-three restrictions .
12.23pm update : Sadiq Khan blasted once again by Boris Mr Johnson hits out at Sadiq Khan again , accusing him of `` demagogic '' fare policies .
He jokes : `` These were never pursued by the previous Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SNP 's Westminster leader Ian Blackford blasts Boris for `` not getting it '' Ian Blackford , Westminster 's SNP leader , said : `` Next week , just as the pandemic is worsening , the Government will scrap the furlough scene .
`` Behind closed doors , the Prime Minister is complaining he ca n't get buy on his salary . ''
He asked how Mr Johnson could square those two facts .
In response , Mr Johnson said he was proud of the Government 's financial support schemes , including furlough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` simply does n't get it '' .
He said millions of families are struggling to get by but the Government wants to cut their income .
He said Mr Johnson is content to let unemployment soar `` just like Mrs Thatcher did in the 1980s '' .
Mr Johnson rejected the claim .
The Prime Minster said it was the `` height of absurdity '' that the leader of the opposition wanted to `` turn the lights out '' with a harsh lockdown across Britain .
Sir Keir said : `` Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not believe Tier 3 will come out of those restrictions unless the R-rate goes below 1 . ''
He pointed out Cornwall , possibly with the exception of the Isle of Wight , was the only region with a lower R-rate than Manchester 's before local restrictions begin .
He demanded a circuit break , saying : `` The PM was too slow at the start of this pandemic , he is being too slow again .
Will he act and put a circuit-break in place this Friday . ''
Mr Johnson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many circuit-breaks would be necessary , he ca n't say how long they 'd go on .
`` We want to keep kids in school , keep our economy moving , that is the way to keep the whole of our country moving . ''
Sir Keir replied : `` If it 's not the R-rate under 1 , what is it ? ''
He said : `` This goes to the heart of the issue .
The big fear is Tier 3 is the worst of all worlds .
`` Instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gateway to weeks and weeks - more like months and months - of agony . ''
Mr Johnson said lockdowns would be reviewed after 28 days .
Sir Keir said : `` He ca n't find £5m for the people on Greater Manchester . ''
He said the PM had treated Manchester in a `` miserly '' way , with a `` grubby take-it-or-leave-it '' offer .
He said : `` We are pursuing a local , a regional approach , which is a sensible approach for this country . ''
12.03pm update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question about how tier-3 areas will come out of those restrictions Sir Keir Starmer asked how an area going into Tier 3 restrictions gets out of those restrictions .
The Prime Minister said the easiest way is to get the infection rate down to 1 or below .
In response , Sir Keir asked if the infection rate in a tier 3 area does not drop below 1 to come out of the restrictions .
The Prime Minister said the R-rate was just one of `` a number '' of factors included .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dig at Sadiq Khan The Prime Minister accuses Sadiq Khan of effectively bankrupting Transport for London .
He said any urgent measures to make money , including the expansion of the congestion charge , was `` entirely the responsibility of the bankrupt Mayor of London '' .

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham yesterday lost his demands for £65 million in support for people whose livelihoods will suffer due to the closure of pubs, bars and bookmakers. Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester originally asked for £90 million, but they reduced this to £65 million. However, the Prime Minister confirmed a £22 million sum after announcing the new restrictions during his Downing Street press conference yesterday.
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Leader of the opposition Sir Keir criticised the Government over this decision. Ahead of Prime Minister's Questions, he tweeted: “The Government's treatment of the North West has been a disgrace. "It is treating millions of people with contempt. “Tomorrow Labour will force Parliament to vote for a fair deal for communities facing restrictions.” It comes as Mayor Dan Jarvis confirmed this morning that Sheffield will also move into tier-three restrictions. FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES HERE:
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12.23pm update: Sadiq Khan blasted once again by Boris Mr Johnson hits out at Sadiq Khan again, accusing him of "demagogic" fare policies.
He jokes: "These were never pursued by the previous Mayor of London." 12.17pm udate: SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford blasts Boris for "not getting it" Ian Blackford, Westminster's SNP leader, said: "Next week, just as the pandemic is worsening, the Government will scrap the furlough scene.
"Behind closed doors, the Prime Minister is complaining he can't get buy on his salary."
He asked how Mr Johnson could square those two facts.
In response, Mr Johnson said he was proud of the Government's financial support schemes, including furlough.
Mr Blackford said the Prime Minister "simply doesn't get it".
He said millions of families are struggling to get by but the Government wants to cut their income.
He said Mr Johnson is content to let unemployment soar "just like Mrs Thatcher did in the 1980s".
Mr Johnson rejected the claim. 12.11pm update: Boris Johnson slams Sir Keir's plan for a harsh lockdown aross the UK The Prime Minster said it was the "height of absurdity" that the leader of the opposition wanted to "turn the lights out" with a harsh lockdown across Britain.
Sir Keir said: "Tier 2 isn't working ... I do not believe Tier 3 will come out of those restrictions unless the R-rate goes below 1."
He pointed out Cornwall, possibly with the exception of the Isle of Wight, was the only region with a lower R-rate than Manchester's before local restrictions begin.
He demanded a circuit break, saying: "The PM was too slow at the start of this pandemic, he is being too slow again. Will he act and put a circuit-break in place this Friday." Mr Johnson said: "He can't say how many circuit-breaks would be necessary, he can't say how long they'd go on.
"We want to keep kids in school, keep our economy moving, that is the way to keep the whole of our country moving."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Verhofstadt fumes at 'ridiculous' eurosceptics – 'When you negotiated with UK, you LOST!'

The senior Belgium MEP accused members of the anti-Brussels Identity & Democracy group of being “ ridiculous ” .
And Mr Verhofstadt called on the EU ’ s 27 member states to vote down any agreement with Britain if Downing Street refuses to amend its Internal Market Bill that allows ministers to rip up last year ’ s divorce deal .
He fumed : “ It would appear that my colleague from the ID is no longer here because frankly that position was completely ridiculous .
“ Stop punishing the Brits , better recognise the sovereignty of the Brits… but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no longer the case.
” Eurosceptic members of the ID group of MEPs warned that Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief negotiator , should take into consideration of Boris Johnson ’ s demands for sovereignty in the trade talks .
In a fiery Brexit debate , they insisted he is putting the EU at risk from the damages of a no-deal Brexit unless he backs down .
Mr Verhofstadt lashed out at a Dutch conservative MEP for suggesting each EU member state should do a bilateral fisheries deal with Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that !
Mr [ Derk Jan ] Eppink is explaining that we have not to do it in a European way , we have to do a bilateral deal with the UK , the last time you did that you lost New York when you had your own negotiations with the British.
” Mr Verfhostadt also encouraged MEPs to be ready to veto any trade deal incase Britain refuses to drop controversial parts of the Internal Market bill .
He said : “ If there is an agreement , and 27 will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t follow their commitments it will be a huge mess .
“ After what happened with the Internal Market Bill , it ’ s in the interest of the European Union to foresee such a disposition in that final agreement.
” Mr Barnier struck a more conciliatory tone , insisting the EU was ready to make the necessary compromises in order to secure a deal .
MUST READ : Boris Johnson issued stark 'message ' from MEP to 'defend UK fishing' The Frenchman said : `` Despite the difficulties we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach if both sides are willing to work constructively , if both sides are willing to compromise and if we are able to progress , on the basis of legal texts , and if we ’ re ready over the next few days to resolve the trickier subjects , because time is of the essence .
“ That ’ s why , along with our British counterparts , we must endeavour to find solutions to the most difficult areas.
” He insisted the bloc would have to ensure British trawlermen after also handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pact .
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Brexit: Guy Verhofstadt says UK could make ‘huge mess’
The senior Belgium MEP accused members of the anti-Brussels Identity & Democracy group of being “ridiculous”. And Mr Verhofstadt called on the EU’s 27 member states to vote down any agreement with Britain if Downing Street refuses to amend its Internal Market Bill that allows ministers to rip up last year’s divorce deal. He fumed: “It would appear that my colleague from the ID is no longer here because frankly that position was completely ridiculous.
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“Stop punishing the Brits, better recognise the sovereignty of the Brits… but when it comes to fisheries that’s no longer the case.” Eurosceptic members of the ID group of MEPs warned that Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief negotiator, should take into consideration of Boris Johnson’s demands for sovereignty in the trade talks. In a fiery Brexit debate, they insisted he is putting the EU at risk from the damages of a no-deal Brexit unless he backs down.
Guy Verhofstadt fumes at eurosceptics in heated Brexit debate
Guy Verhofstadt is a Belgian MEP
Mr Verhofstadt lashed out at a Dutch conservative MEP for suggesting each EU member state should do a bilateral fisheries deal with Britain. He said: “How ridiculous is that! Mr [Derk Jan] Eppink is explaining that we have not to do it in a European way, we have to do a bilateral deal with the UK, the last time you did that you lost New York when you had your own negotiations with the British.” Mr Verfhostadt also encouraged MEPs to be ready to veto any trade deal incase Britain refuses to drop controversial parts of the Internal Market bill.
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Michel Barnier addresses EU Parliament in Brussels
He said: “If there is an agreement, and 27 will have ratified it, and if they don’t follow their commitments it will be a huge mess. “After what happened with the Internal Market Bill, it’s in the interest of the European Union to foresee such a disposition in that final agreement.” Mr Barnier struck a more conciliatory tone, insisting the EU was ready to make the necessary compromises in order to secure a deal. MUST READ: Boris Johnson issued stark 'message' from MEP to 'defend UK fishing'
Michel Barnier said the EU would have to make the necessary compromise to seal a deal with Britain
The Frenchman said: "Despite the difficulties we’ve faced, an agreement is within reach if both sides are willing to work constructively, if both sides are willing to compromise and if we are able to progress, on the basis of legal texts, and if we’re ready over the next few days to resolve the trickier subjects, because time is of the essence. “That’s why, along with our British counterparts, we must endeavour to find solutions to the most difficult areas.” He insisted the bloc would have to ensure British trawlermen after also handed “fair” opportunities as part of the pact. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--'The UK is playing with the EU' MEP ridicules Brussels: 'Congratulations, Mr Johnson!'

The European Union saw its Brexit punishing strategy dismantled as Mr Madison insisted the bloc will be losing `` much more '' should negotiations conclude in a no-deal scenario .
The Estonian MEP pointed out the United Kingdom had suffered no major consequence from quitting the bloc despite claims from Brussels of the catastrophic impact Brexit would have on the economy .
Speaking after arch-federalist Guy Verhosfstadt , Mr Madison said : `` It 's always funny to hear the speeches of Mr Verhofstadt because he 's very active and funny , and they 're full of power .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , since 2016 , the UK Government is going to damaged because of Brexit , they 're going to lose everything .
`` We 're going to put a lot of pressure on the UK but well ... since 2016 they 've been doing pretty fine , really . ''
He hit out at Brussels ' attempts to juggle Brexit negotiations with the impact of the coronavirus crisis as well as the plans for the next seven years , insisting it would not be possible for the EU to secure a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately , the EU is trying to mix it with the Green Deal , climate history , some economic reforms to take out huge loans and they 're going more and more down .
JUST IN : EU told to drop THREE demands before Boris Johnson will return to trade talks '' In the meantime , the UK and Johnson are just playing with the EU .
`` And the EU is trying to act like a tough guy but , at the same time , it could n't manage any normal deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't take Mr Verhofstadt very seriously , and it 's pretty clear and understandable that if there is no deal before the end of the year the EU is losing much more than then the UK is doing .
`` And , in some way , I 'm really happy about that so congratulations to Mr Johnson . ''
READ MORE : Lisa Nandy left stuttering as she is asked THREE times why Andy Burnham trashed deal offer Mr Madison 's dire forecast for the UK echoed the assessment of French MEP Nicolas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bloc for the perceived attempt to `` punish the British people '' because of Brexit .
The French politician said : `` The consequences of a no deal will be much worse for the EU than the UK . ''
And addressing EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier , he added : `` You should have based your negotiations on fisheries .
`` It 's the UK that is showing that European institutions are leading to the collective weakness of our nations and our continent . ''
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The European Union saw its Brexit punishing strategy dismantled as Mr Madison insisted the bloc will be losing "much more" should negotiations conclude in a no-deal scenario. The Estonian MEP pointed out the United Kingdom had suffered no major consequence from quitting the bloc despite claims from Brussels of the catastrophic impact Brexit would have on the economy. Speaking after arch-federalist Guy Verhosfstadt, Mr Madison said: "It's always funny to hear the speeches of Mr Verhofstadt because he's very active and funny, and they're full of power.
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"And he's been saying for several years, since 2016, the UK Government is going to damaged because of Brexit, they're going to lose everything. "We're going to put a lot of pressure on the UK but well...since 2016 they've been doing pretty fine, really." He hit out at Brussels' attempts to juggle Brexit negotiations with the impact of the coronavirus crisis as well as the plans for the next seven years, insisting it would not be possible for the EU to secure a deal. The Estonian MEP continued: "Unfortunately, the EU is trying to mix it with the Green Deal, climate history, some economic reforms to take out huge loans and they're going more and more down. JUST IN: EU told to drop THREE demands before Boris Johnson will return to trade talks
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"In the meantime, the UK and Johnson are just playing with the EU. "And the EU is trying to act like a tough guy but, at the same time, it couldn't manage any normal deal. "That's why I wouldn't take Mr Verhofstadt very seriously, and it's pretty clear and understandable that if there is no deal before the end of the year the EU is losing much more than then the UK is doing. "And, in some way, I'm really happy about that so congratulations to Mr Johnson." READ MORE: Lisa Nandy left stuttering as she is asked THREE times why Andy Burnham trashed deal offer
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Mr Madison's dire forecast for the UK echoed the assessment of French MEP Nicolas Bay, who also hit out at the bloc for the perceived attempt to "punish the British people" because of Brexit. The French politician said: "The consequences of a no deal will be much worse for the EU than the UK." And addressing EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, he added: "You should have based your negotiations on fisheries. "It's the UK that is showing that European institutions are leading to the collective weakness of our nations and our continent." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--French MEP says no deal 'worse for EU than UK' and rages at Barnier's Brexit 'punishment'

The French MEP claimed the European Union 's position in the Brexit negotiations has been to `` punish the British people '' from the start .
Mr Bay argued the European Commission is `` still seeking to keep the UK on a short leash '' and warned the Brussels ' negotiators ' attitude was `` never going to work '' towards reaching an agreement .
The French eurosceptic said he was `` very worried about fisheries '' as he claimed Germany 's preparedness to compromise on the issue will result in either `` weakness or no deal '' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be much worse for the EU than the UK , '' he added .
Addressing Mr Barnier directly he said : `` You should have based your negotiations on fisheries .
`` It 's the UK that is showing that European institutions are leading to the collective weakness of our nations and our continent . ''
Opening the plenary session , European Council President Charles Michel warned the EU is `` determined to ensure all businesses follow the same principles when operating in our market '' .
READ MORE : EU chief admits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc In a stern warning to the UK negotiators , Mr Michel said time was very short to reach a deal but that EU leaders were `` ready to negotiate 24/7 '' .
The Council President said the UK has a `` big decision '' to make and stressed the EU is ready to end negotiations without a deal .
He said : `` The UK now has an important choice to make on its own future .
`` It 's not about choosing the negotiating tactics .
It 's about choosing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Do our British friends want to regulate state aid and uphold high medical standards ?
If so , why not commit to them . ''
`` Time is very short and we stand ready to negotiate 24/7 , on all subjects , on legal texts .
The UK has a bit of a decision to make and it 's their free and sovereign choice .
Their sovereign answer will determine the level of access to our internal market . ''
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier added the EU is going to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
He added the Brussels bloc wants to reach an agreement but `` not at any cost '' .
`` Any agreement will be drawn up in the respect of the autonomy of the European Union and the sovereignty of the United Kingdom , '' he added .
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Brexit: French MEP says no deal is ‘much worse for EU than UK’
The French MEP claimed the European Union's position in the Brexit negotiations has been to "punish the British people" from the start. Mr Bay argued the European Commission is "still seeking to keep the UK on a short leash" and warned the Brussels' negotiators' attitude was "never going to work" towards reaching an agreement. The French eurosceptic said he was "very worried about fisheries" as he claimed Germany's preparedness to compromise on the issue will result in either "weakness or no deal".
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"The consequences of a no deal will be much worse for the EU than the UK," he added. Addressing Mr Barnier directly he said: "You should have based your negotiations on fisheries. "It's the UK that is showing that European institutions are leading to the collective weakness of our nations and our continent." Opening the plenary session, European Council President Charles Michel warned the EU is "determined to ensure all businesses follow the same principles when operating in our market". READ MORE: EU chief admits Brexit to cause 'extraordinary damage' to bloc
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In a stern warning to the UK negotiators, Mr Michel said time was very short to reach a deal but that EU leaders were "ready to negotiate 24/7". The Council President said the UK has a "big decision" to make and stressed the EU is ready to end negotiations without a deal. He said: "The UK now has an important choice to make on its own future. "It's not about choosing the negotiating tactics. It's about choosing the model of their society for the future. Do our British friends want to regulate state aid and uphold high medical standards? If so, why not commit to them."
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Brexit: No deal to cause 'damage' to EU fisheries says Michel
"Time is very short and we stand ready to negotiate 24/7, on all subjects, on legal texts. The UK has a bit of a decision to make and it's their free and sovereign choice. Their sovereign answer will determine the level of access to our internal market." EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier added the EU is going to "need trust" based on the current deal. He added the Brussels bloc wants to reach an agreement but "not at any cost". "Any agreement will be drawn up in the respect of the autonomy of the European Union and the sovereignty of the United Kingdom," he added. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Boris slams door shut on Sturgeon’s independence demands – 'You voted decisively in 2014!'

The strategy document leaked on Monday revealed how Westminster could try to handle the rising issue of Scottish independence .
The document prepared by Hanbury Strategy highlighted the “ vacuum of leadership ” within the unionist movement .
The memo summarises a potential strategy for Westminster in three steps : “ New accommodation , new constitutional settlement , and cooperation rather than confrontation.
” It suggests the Prime Minister may need to offer the First Minister more powers to stave off a catastrophic break-up of the UK .
But , this afternoon , a Number 10 spokesperson said the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish people voted decisively to remain part of a strong United Kingdom.
” The spokesperson added : “ Both sides committed very clearly to respecting the decision in 2014 and the First Minister promised it would be a once-in-a-generation vote and the UK Government will continue to uphold that decisive decision .
“ What we 're focused on is a strong UK-wide response to coronavirus and ensuring that all parts of the UK can build back better in response.
” The leaked memo also discusses various strategies which could be used to halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s party win a majority next year in the Holyrood elections .
It warned : “ If the SNP builds on this momentum , then the endpoint could be a full-blown constitutional crisis or a second independence referendum .
“ Either of these outcomes would consume significant political capital for the government.
” Mr Fraser added : “ Barely a debate or statement goes by in Holyrood without one of her ministers calling for independence .
“ And , right across Scotland , prospective SNP candidates for Holyrood are busy selling themselves to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their enthusiasm for a separate Scotland .
“ Last week Nicola Sturgeon condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson for preparing for a no-deal Brexit , claiming she had 'suspended ' her independence campaign because of COVID-19 .
“ This news will have come as a shock to observers of Scottish politics .

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The strategy document leaked on Monday revealed how Westminster could try to handle the rising issue of Scottish independence. The document prepared by Hanbury Strategy highlighted the “vacuum of leadership” within the unionist movement.
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The memo summarises a potential strategy for Westminster in three steps: “New accommodation, new constitutional settlement, and cooperation rather than confrontation.” It suggests the Prime Minister may need to offer the First Minister more powers to stave off a catastrophic break-up of the UK. But, this afternoon, a Number 10 spokesman said the issue of independence was settled when the “Scottish people voted decisively to remain part of a strong United Kingdom.” The spokesman added: “Both sides committed very clearly to respecting the decision in 2014 and the First Minister promised it would be a once-in-a-generation vote and the UK Government will continue to uphold that decisive decision.
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The paper was developed by Hanbury Strategy
“What we're focused on is a strong UK-wide response to coronavirus and ensuring that all parts of the UK can build back better in response.” The leaked memo also discusses various strategies which could be used to halt another independence vote should Nicola Sturgeon’s party win a majority next year in the Holyrood elections. It warned: “If the SNP builds on this momentum, then the endpoint could be a full-blown constitutional crisis or a second independence referendum. “Either of these outcomes would consume significant political capital for the government.” READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon extends tight Scottish lockdown – new system revealed
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Mr Fraser added: “Barely a debate or statement goes by in Holyrood without one of her ministers calling for independence. “And, right across Scotland, prospective SNP candidates for Holyrood are busy selling themselves to the party membership on the basis of their enthusiasm for a separate Scotland. “Last week Nicola Sturgeon condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson for preparing for a no-deal Brexit, claiming she had 'suspended' her independence campaign because of COVID-19. “This news will have come as a shock to observers of Scottish politics.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Verhofstadt DEMANDS clause to make UK 'follow commitments'- before begging for Brexit deal

The senior Belgian MEP hit out at Britain for the proposal of the Internal Market Bill and claimed it would be a `` huge mess '' .
Mr Verhofstadt called on the EU ’ s 27 member states to vote down any agreement with Britain if Downing Street refuses to amend its Internal Market Bill that allows ministers to rip up last year ’ s divorce deal .
He said : `` If there is an agreement , and 27 will have ratified it , and if they don ’ t follow their commitments it will be a huge mess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Market Bill , it ’ s in the interest of the European Union to foresee such a disposition in that final agreement . ''
He went on to brand members of the anti-Brussels Identity & Democracy group of being `` ridiculous '' .
He said : `` It would appear that my colleague from the ID is no longer here because frankly that position was completely ridiculous .
`` Stop punishing the Brits , better recognise the sovereignty of the Brits… but when it comes to fisheries that ’ s no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU plot : Brussels ' BIZARRE new plan to let Boris 'think he 's won' His comments come as Michel Barnier has insisted that both sides in the post-Brexit trade negotiations must be willing to compromise as efforts continued to restart the stalled process .
The European Union 's chief negotiator insisted an agreement was `` within reach '' despite being rebuffed in efforts to continue formal discussions this week .
Mr Barnier and his counterpart Lord Frost , Boris Johnson 's Europe adviser , have remained in touch but the negotiations have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Council summit failed to produce a breakthrough .
The UK Government has insisted that there must be a fundamental change of approach from Brussels , with Mr Barnier demonstrating that the EU will compromise in key areas .
Downing Street said Mr Barnier 's comments were `` significant '' and Lord Frost would speak to him later on Wednesday .
The main stumbling blocks remain fishing rights , the governance of any deal and the `` level playing field '' aimed at preventing unfair competition , which includes state subsidies .
Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the transition period on December 31 .
Mr Barnier told the European Parliament : `` Our door remains open .
It will remain open right up until the last day when we can work together . ''
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Extending an olive branch to the UK , Mr Barnier indicated the EU was willing to make compromises - but only if Mr Johnson also agreed to give ground .
`` We will seek the necessary compromises on both sides in order to do our utmost to reach an agreement and we will do so right up until the last day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
`` Our doors will always remain open right up until the very end . ''

Brexit: Guy Verhofstadt says UK could make ‘huge mess’
The senior Belgian MEP hit out at Britain for the proposal of the Internal Market Bill and claimed it would be a "huge mess". Mr Verhofstadt called on the EU’s 27 member states to vote down any agreement with Britain if Downing Street refuses to amend its Internal Market Bill that allows ministers to rip up last year’s divorce deal. He said: "If there is an agreement, and 27 will have ratified it, and if they don’t follow their commitments it will be a huge mess.
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"After what happened with the Internal Market Bill, it’s in the interest of the European Union to foresee such a disposition in that final agreement." He went on to brand members of the anti-Brussels Identity & Democracy group of being "ridiculous". He said: "It would appear that my colleague from the ID is no longer here because frankly that position was completely ridiculous. "Stop punishing the Brits, better recognise the sovereignty of the Brits… but when it comes to fisheries that’s no longer the case." READ MORE: EU plot: Brussels' BIZARRE new plan to let Boris 'think he's won'
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The senior Belgium MEP hit out at Britain for the proposal of the Internal Market Bill
His comments come as Michel Barnier has insisted that both sides in the post-Brexit trade negotiations must be willing to compromise as efforts continued to restart the stalled process. The European Union's chief negotiator insisted an agreement was "within reach" despite being rebuffed in efforts to continue formal discussions this week. Mr Barnier and his counterpart Lord Frost, Boris Johnson's Europe adviser, have remained in touch but the negotiations have been in limbo since last week's European Council summit failed to produce a breakthrough. The UK Government has insisted that there must be a fundamental change of approach from Brussels, with Mr Barnier demonstrating that the EU will compromise in key areas.
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Mr Barnier and his counterpart Lord Frost have remained in touch
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Downing Street said Mr Barnier's comments were "significant" and Lord Frost would speak to him later on Wednesday. The main stumbling blocks remain fishing rights, the governance of any deal and the "level playing field" aimed at preventing unfair competition, which includes state subsidies. Time is short to reach an agreement before the end of the transition period on December 31. Mr Barnier told the European Parliament: "Our door remains open. It will remain open right up until the last day when we can work together." DON'T MISS Should Boris ignore EU and begin no deal preparations NOW? [POLL]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Rishi Sunak gives lifeline to businesses in Tier 2 and the self-employed with new funds

Rishi Sunak said the Government has been listening to businesses taking the brunt of the coronavirus restrictions as he made the announcement .
The Chancellor said the new scheme will be available to all businesses including those not forced to close under the tier system .
He insisted the scheme will provide owners with additional `` flexibility '' as he confirmed the grants will be retrospective .
Mr Sunak said : `` I 'm taking three further steps today .
`` First , I 'm introducing a new grant scheme for businesses impacted by Tier 2 restrictions even if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will fund local authorities to provide businesses in their area with direct cash grants .
It will be up to local authorities to decide how best to distribute these grants , giving them the necessary flexibility to respond to local economic circumstances .
`` But I 'm providing enough funding to give every business premises in the hospitality , leisure and accommodation sector a direct grant worth up to £2,100 for every month Tier 2 restrictions apply .
`` That 's equivalent to 70 percent of the value of the grants available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , crucially , I 'm pleased these grants will be retrospective .
Businesses in any area which has been under enhanced restrictions can backdate their grants to August . ''
JUST IN : EU prepares emergency plan to secure Brexit deal ... even if Boris walks from talk Mr Sunak also confirmed the Government will be making the job support scheme launched last month `` more generous '' .
The Chancellor said the changes will allow employees to keep paying their workers in spite of the lower demand for services , keeping them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt for mass redundances .
He continued : `` Second , to protect jobs we are making the job support scheme more generous for employers .
`` If businesses are legally required to close , as we have already outlined , the Government will cover the full cost of employers paying two-thirds of people 's salary where they ca n't work for a week or more .
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`` For businesses who can open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of restrictions on them , particularly in the hospitality sector , is more significant than they 'd hoped .
So I 'm making two changes on the work scheme to make it easier for those businesses to keep staff on rather than make them redundant .
`` First , under the original scheme , employees had to work for 33 percent of their normal hours .
Now we will ask them to work only 23 percent of those hours .
`` Second , the employers ' contribution for those hours not worked will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent as it is in the October furlough scheme .
It will reduce to five percent .
`` And the scheme will apply to eligible businesses in all alert levels so businesses that are not closed but face higher restrictions will be able to access greater support . ''
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Rishi Sunak announces grant scheme for businesses in Tier 2
Rishi Sunak said the Government has been listening to businesses taking the brunt of the coronavirus restrictions as he made the announcement. The Chancellor said the new scheme will be available to all businesses including those not forced to close under the tier system. He insisted the scheme will provide owners with additional "flexibility" as he confirmed the grants will be retrospective.
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Mr Sunak said: "I'm taking three further steps today. "First, I'm introducing a new grant scheme for businesses impacted by Tier 2 restrictions even if they aren't legally closed. "We will fund local authorities to provide businesses in their area with direct cash grants. It will be up to local authorities to decide how best to distribute these grants, giving them the necessary flexibility to respond to local economic circumstances. "But I'm providing enough funding to give every business premises in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sector a direct grant worth up to £2,100 for every month Tier 2 restrictions apply. "That's equivalent to 70 percent of the value of the grants available for closed businesses in Tier 3. And, crucially, I'm pleased these grants will be retrospective. Businesses in any area which has been under enhanced restrictions can backdate their grants to August." JUST IN: EU prepares emergency plan to secure Brexit deal... even if Boris walks from talk
Rishi Sunak announced new measures to help businesses under tier 2 restrictions
Rishi Sunak said businesses will be able to backdate grants to August
Mr Sunak also confirmed the Government will be making the job support scheme launched last month "more generous". The Chancellor said the changes will allow employees to keep paying their workers in spite of the lower demand for services, keeping them on staff instead of forcing them to opt for mass redundances. He continued: "Second, to protect jobs we are making the job support scheme more generous for employers. "If businesses are legally required to close, as we have already outlined, the Government will cover the full cost of employers paying two-thirds of people's salary where they can't work for a week or more. READ MORE: EU Commissioner squirms over refusal to give up fisheries for UK deal 'What about jobs?'
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Rishi Sunak announces self-employment grant will double
Rishi Sunak's new measures also offered a lifeline to the self-employed
"For businesses who can open, it is now clear the impact of restrictions on them, particularly in the hospitality sector, is more significant than they'd hoped. So I'm making two changes on the work scheme to make it easier for those businesses to keep staff on rather than make them redundant. "First, under the original scheme, employees had to work for 33 percent of their normal hours. Now we will ask them to work only 23 percent of those hours. "Second, the employers' contribution for those hours not worked will not be 33 percent or even 20 percent as it is in the October furlough scheme. It will reduce to five percent. "And the scheme will apply to eligible businesses in all alert levels so businesses that are not closed but face higher restrictions will be able to access greater support." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson continue talks with the EU or simply walk away now? VOTE

The Brexit impasse was broken on Wednesday by Michel Barnier impassioned speech to the European Parliament about the need for compromise on both sides .
He said a free trade agreement between London and Brussels was “ within reach ” .
No10 responded by calling his comments “ significant ” and said David Frost , Mr Johnson ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , would speak to Mr Barnier about his shift in wording .
Hours later Downing Street said the EU ’ s chief negotiator ’ s speech had met the threshold for the resumption of the talks .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chances of striking a trade deal with Britain was in stark contrast to the negative tone used by the EU on the same issue last week .
In their written conclusions following the EU summit , European leaders put the onus on the UK to compromise on key issues .
As teams from both sides were due to meet today , No10 acknowledged that `` significant gaps '' remain and it was `` entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed '' .
Some reports suggest an agreement could be signed within two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe the EU is applying a `` fundamental '' change of approach to the talks , The Telegraph reports .
The negotiations had been in limbo after Mr Johnson 's previous deadline for a deal passed last week .
READ MORE : BBC faces fresh calls for defunding after sending 'despicable ' letters As the December 31 Brexit transition deadline looms closer without any deal in place , the UK is stepping up its no-deal preparations .
On Tuesday Mr Johnson and Michael Gove , the Cabinet Office minister responsible for no-deal planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders .
The online meeting focused on the readiness of firms for the UK ’ s exit from the EU single market and customs union at the end of the year .
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[ VOTE ] EU Commissioner squirms over refusal to give up fisheries for deal [ VIDEO ] Some of the business leaders who attended the 20-minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person said it was “ pointless ” while another said it felt more “ like a monologue ” than a conversation between the business leaders and Mr Johnson .
On Thursday the Government announced a series of measures to minimise trade disruption after December 31 .
Legislation to enable the enforcement of Operation Brock - the traffic management strategy in Kent - has been brought forward .
This confirms it will be mandatory for lorries crossing to France from the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone to obtain a permit before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so could see drivers slapped with a £300 fine .

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The Brexit impasse was broken on Wednesday by Michel Barnier impassioned speech to the European Parliament about the need for compromise on both sides. He said a free trade agreement between London and Brussels was “within reach”. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. VIEW THE RESULTS HERE.
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No10 responded by calling his comments “significant” and said David Frost, Mr Johnson’s chief Brexit negotiator, would speak to Mr Barnier about his shift in wording. Hours later Downing Street said the EU’s chief negotiator’s speech had met the threshold for the resumption of the talks. Mr Barnier’s note of optimism over the chances of striking a trade deal with Britain was in stark contrast to the negative tone used by the EU on the same issue last week. In their written conclusions following the EU summit, European leaders put the onus on the UK to compromise on key issues.
Should Boris Johnson continue trade talks with the EU or walk away from the table? VOTE
Michel Barnier said compromise was needed on both sides
As teams from both sides were due to meet today, No10 acknowledged that "significant gaps" remain and it was "entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed". Some reports suggest an agreement could be signed within two weeks. Lord Frost is said to believe the EU is applying a "fundamental" change of approach to the talks, The Telegraph reports. The negotiations had been in limbo after Mr Johnson's previous deadline for a deal passed last week. READ MORE: BBC faces fresh calls for defunding after sending 'despicable' letters
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Michael Gove is responsible for no-deal planning
Mr Gove joined the PM for a call with business leaders
Some of the business leaders who attended the 20-minute video conference were harshly critical. One person said it was “pointless” while another said it felt more “like a monologue” than a conversation between the business leaders and Mr Johnson. On Thursday the Government announced a series of measures to minimise trade disruption after December 31.
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Legislation to enable the enforcement of Operation Brock - the traffic management strategy in Kent - has been brought forward. This confirms it will be mandatory for lorries crossing to France from the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone to obtain a permit before they enter Kent. Failure to do so could see drivers slapped with a £300 fine.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Jacob Rees-Mogg shames Andy Burnham's 'cheap party politics' with 'ridiculous fandango'

Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg furiously snapped at Manchester mayor Andy Burnham while speaking in the House on Thursday .
Mr Rees-Mogg accused the mayor of setting a poor example and feigning ignorance about what conversations were being had between the Government and local leaders .
He also accused the mayor of playing party politics instead of focussing on the importance of resolving the issues surrounding the coronavirus crisis .
Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` Regarding the Manchester issue , the Government has provided £60million of tax-payer money not £22million .
`` In Lancaster , Liverpool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayors .
`` Whereas in Manchester , we had this ridiculous fandango with the mayor pretending he did n't know when he had been told by the Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government , Robert Jenrick , hours earlier .
`` It was as if Mr Burnham was trying to go on the stage , a most ridiculous prancing performance that one could imagine .
DO N'T MISS : Manchester lockdown : Burnham warns ALL areas to see Tier 3 in winter '' This is when he seriously should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Manchester which is what the Government was doing .
`` I am afraid he was playing party politics of the cheapest and most disagreeable kind . ''
Mr Rees-Mogg continued to praise other local leaders who quickly agreed a solution to new coronavirus measures across the country .
He said : `` This is while other people , including the mayor of Liverpool who was very clear of his political opinions when he was in this house , he was able to work with the Government and was able to put aside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has shown himself to be a model of how to behave . ''
For the past two weeks , Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has resisted the calls for more coronavirus measures in his area .
He has argued that there was a need for significant financial support from the Government to counteract the negative impacts of a Tier 3 lockdown .
He has also stated it is not just about how much money but having a clear path on how to come out of the new lockdown format .
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Andy Burnham ‘playing party politics’ says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg furiously snapped at Manchester mayor Andy Burnham while speaking in the House on Thursday. Mr Rees-Mogg accused the mayor of setting a poor example and feigning ignorance about what conversations were being had between the Government and local leaders. He also accused the mayor of playing party politics instead of focussing on the importance of resolving the issues surrounding the coronavirus crisis.
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Mr Rees-Mogg said: "Regarding the Manchester issue, the Government has provided £60million of tax-payer money not £22million. "In Lancaster, Liverpool and South Yorkshire agreement was reached with the mayors. "Whereas in Manchester, we had this ridiculous fandango with the mayor pretending he didn't know when he had been told by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, hours earlier. "It was as if Mr Burnham was trying to go on the stage, a most ridiculous prancing performance that one could imagine. DON'T MISS: Manchester lockdown: Burnham warns ALL areas to see Tier 3 in winter
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Jacob Rees-Mogg: Mr Rees-Mogg continued to praise other local leaders who quickly agreed a solution to new coronavirus measures across the country.
"This is when he seriously should have been trying to help the people of Manchester which is what the Government was doing. "I am afraid he was playing party politics of the cheapest and most disagreeable kind." Mr Rees-Mogg continued to praise other local leaders who quickly agreed a solution to new coronavirus measures across the country. He said: "This is while other people, including the mayor of Liverpool who was very clear of his political opinions when he was in this house, he was able to work with the Government and was able to put aside party political differences.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg: Mr Burnham has argued that there was a need for significant financial support from the Government to counteract the negative impacts of a Tier 3 lockdown.
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"I think he has shown himself to be a model of how to behave." For the past two weeks, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has resisted the calls for more coronavirus measures in his area. He has argued that there was a need for significant financial support from the Government to counteract the negative impacts of a Tier 3 lockdown. He has also stated it is not just about how much money but having a clear path on how to come out of the new lockdown format. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Boris faces uprising as Labour forces vote [LIVE BLOG]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--‘SWITCH ON!’ Speaker rages at SNP MP as he throws House of Commons into chaos

SNP spokesman Tommy Sheppard left the House of Commons in stitches as he struggled to get a grip of his video gaffe .
The MP was streaming into Parliament but ran into an issue with his sound that he had n't picked up on .
Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle was forced to intervene , demanding several times that the Scottish nationalist sort out the problem .
When it was Mr Sheppard 's turn to probe Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg during Business Questions on Thursday , the SNP politician started talking but no one could hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Switch yourself on , Tommy .
Switch on ! ''
However , the MP did n't seem to hear the order and kept speaking to the amusement of the rest of the House .
The Commons was filled with laughter as other members watched the blunder unfold .
READ MORE : Scotland chaos : SNP fail to clarify COVID rules 24hrs before enactment The Speaker joked : `` He 's the only one in the House that 's worked in a textile mill .
He should be able to get this . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell Mr Sheppard to unmute again .
Sir Lindsay called out : `` Unmute !
Try again . ''
Finally the SNP MP managed to solve the issue and could be heard in the Commons , prompting cheering from the benches .
Mr Sheppard proceeded to ask Mr Rees-Mogg if it was possible to have a debate about switching remote voting back on .
He warned that there is a majority across the House , including Conservative MPs , that would support the decision .
The SNP spokesman also asked for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight the pandemic by `` removing the fiscal and policy constraints which the UK has placed upon it '' .
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Tommy Sheppard suffers blunder during question in parliament
SNP spokesman Tommy Sheppard left the House of Commons in stitches as he struggled to get a grip of his video gaffe. The MP was streaming into Parliament but ran into an issue with his sound that he hadn't picked up on. Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle was forced to intervene, demanding several times that the Scottish nationalist sort out the problem.
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When it was Mr Sheppard's turn to probe Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg during Business Questions on Thursday, the SNP politician started talking but no one could hear him. Sir Lindsay interrupted: "Switch yourself on, Tommy. Switch on!" However, the MP didn't seem to hear the order and kept speaking to the amusement of the rest of the House. The Commons was filled with laughter as other members watched the blunder unfold. READ MORE: Scotland chaos: SNP fail to clarify COVID rules 24hrs before enactment
'SWITCH ON!' Speaker rages at SNP MP as he throws House of Commons into chaos
The Commons was filled with laughter as other members watched the blunder unfold.
The Speaker joked: "He's the only one in the House that's worked in a textile mill. He should be able to get this." An official could be heard asking him to tell Mr Sheppard to unmute again. Sir Lindsay called out: "Unmute! Try again." Finally the SNP MP managed to solve the issue and could be heard in the Commons, prompting cheering from the benches.
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Finally the SNP MP managed to solve the issue and could be heard in the Commons, prompting cheering.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--EU Commissioner squirms over refusal to give up fisheries for UK deal 'What about jobs?'

The European Union and the UK have been locking horns for years over the rights of EU vessels to continue fishing in British waters after Brexit .
Despite the small contribution of the fishing sector to the GDP , the issue has remained a huge controversial point in the negotiations .
Euronews Europe Editor Darren McCaffrey challenged European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius over Brussels ' refusal to give into fisheries : `` Fishing is way less than one percent , in fact , a percentage point of most countries ' GDP .
`` It employs 180,000 people across the European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other hand , employs over six million people directly , and over 13 million people indirectly , 8.5 percent of Europe 's workforce .
`` Would n't it be regrettable , even if you 're representing fishermen , if a trade deal with the UK fell apart on the issue of fishing which , overall , is n't that important to many or most Europeans and , indeed , to our economy ? ''
He added : `` What about people 's jobs ? ''
JUST IN : EU prepares emergency plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walks from talks Mr Sinkevicius suggested the issue of fisheries is highly symbolic for both the European Union and the United Kingdom as he insisted Brussels will continue to push for a suitable agreement that could pacify both sides .
He said : `` I think you ca n't measure sometimes the importance in GDP percentage numbers .
`` You must look at the social impact and our goal is very clear .
`` We want to reach a stable , sustainable and long-term agreement on fisheries which enables the UK to further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustainable use of resources and protecting the activities of EU fishermen and women . ''
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The European Union and the UK have been locking horns for years over the rights of EU vessels to continue fishing in British waters after Brexit. Despite the small contribution of the fishing sector to the GDP, the issue has remained a huge controversial point in the negotiations. Euronews Europe Editor Darren McCaffrey challenged European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius over Brussels' refusal to give into fisheries: "Fishing is way less than one percent, in fact, a percentage point of most countries' GDP.
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"It employs 180,000 people across the European Union. "Car manufacturing, on the other hand, employs over six million people directly, and over 13 million people indirectly, 8.5 percent of Europe's workforce. "Wouldn't it be regrettable, even if you're representing fishermen, if a trade deal with the UK fell apart on the issue of fishing which, overall, isn't that important to many or most Europeans and, indeed, to our economy?" He added: "What about people's jobs?" JUST IN: EU prepares emergency plan to secure Brexit deal... even if Boris walks from talks
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Mr Sinkevicius suggested the issue of fisheries is highly symbolic for both the European Union and the United Kingdom as he insisted Brussels will continue to push for a suitable agreement that could pacify both sides. He said: "I think you can't measure sometimes the importance in GDP percentage numbers. "You must look at the social impact and our goal is very clear. "We want to reach a stable, sustainable and long-term agreement on fisheries which enables the UK to further develop its fishing opportunities while ensuring the sustainable use of resources and protecting the activities of EU fishermen and women." READ MORE: EU’s the PROBLEM in Brexit talks – Boris right to stand up to BULLIES
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Ireland faces economic oblivion: Bank chief admits hard Brexit will DEVASTATE country

Gabriel Makhlouf insisted Dublin would be the Eurozone ’ s biggest loser if the UK and EU fail to broker a Brexit trade deal before the end of the year .
But he claimed the economic misery of lockdowns to curb the spread of the pandemic will only double the pain .
The banker said new tariffs on goods would devastate Ireland ’ s agriculture and food sectors , knocking two percentage points from the country ’ s economic growth in 2021 .
“ This whole process is lose-lose , '' Mr Makhlouf told the FT. “ People talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I would argue that in the short term there will be no winners.
” Shortly after Michel Barnier ’ s concession convinced Downing Street to resume Brexit talks , Mr Makhlouf conceded the Irish central bank had recently based its future forecasts on a no-deal scenario .
“ There is a whammy from the pandemic that is hitting particular sectors hard and then we have the added whammy of Brexit , and if there is no deal , that ’ s a particular big whammy , ” he said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irish exports , but that increases to 38 percent for agriculture and food sectors .
Dublin has estimated a no-deal Brexit could see between €1.35 billion and €1.5 billion of tariffs slapped on exports to the UK .
And Mr Makhlouf believes a no deal would have wider costs for Irish society .
The European Central Bank has published a paper with a number of assessments on the potential impacts of a no-deal Brexit .
It concluded the UK would be whiter harder than the Eurozone , which was likely to suffer a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in GDP .
Ireland would be the hardest hit of the bloc ’ s members because of its connections with UK markets .
The ECB said EU exports of cars to the UK were expected to be hit with tariffs worth €5.3 billion – a huge chunk of the estimated €16.1 billion of total tariffs on EU exports under no deal .
MUST READ : Boris Johnson warned UK to face three major challenges after Brexit Despite his gloomy outlook , Mr Makhlouf claimed London would slowly lose its position as the Continent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the likes of Dublin , Frankfurt , Paris and Amsterdam .
He said : “ I think all of us would rather it carry on being London but there is going to be change .
“ I have found it fascinating how little debate there has been in the UK about the fact that this deal that is being negotiated doesn ’ t include financial services , which is such an important part of the UK economy , that employs lots of people and pays lots of taxes.
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Gabriel Makhlouf insisted Dublin would be the Eurozone’s biggest loser if the UK and EU fail to broker a Brexit trade deal before the end of the year. But he claimed the economic misery of lockdowns to curb the spread of the pandemic will only double the pain. The banker said new tariffs on goods would devastate Ireland’s agriculture and food sectors, knocking two percentage points from the country’s economic growth in 2021.
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“This whole process is lose-lose," Mr Makhlouf told the FT. “People talk about who will be the winners from this, but I would argue that in the short term there will be no winners.” Shortly after Michel Barnier’s concession convinced Downing Street to resume Brexit talks, Mr Makhlouf conceded the Irish central bank had recently based its future forecasts on a no-deal scenario. “There is a whammy from the pandemic that is hitting particular sectors hard and then we have the added whammy of Brexit, and if there is no deal, that’s a particular big whammy,” he said.
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Irish prime minister Micheal Martin
The UK accounts for around 10 percent of Irish exports, but that increases to 38 percent for agriculture and food sectors. Dublin has estimated a no-deal Brexit could see between €1.35 billion and €1.5 billion of tariffs slapped on exports to the UK. And Mr Makhlouf believes a no deal would have wider costs for Irish society. The European Central Bank has published a paper with a number of assessments on the potential impacts of a no-deal Brexit.
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Irish central bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf
It concluded the UK would be whiter harder than the Eurozone, which was likely to suffer a slump of 0.4 to 1.5 percentage points in GDP. Ireland would be the hardest hit of the bloc’s members because of its connections with UK markets. The ECB said EU exports of cars to the UK were expected to be hit with tariffs worth €5.3 billion – a huge chunk of the estimated €16.1 billion of total tariffs on EU exports under no deal. MUST READ: Boris Johnson warned UK to face three major challenges after Brexit
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Despite his gloomy outlook, Mr Makhlouf claimed London would slowly lose its position as the Continent’s leading financial services hub to the likes of Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. He said: “I think all of us would rather it carry on being London but there is going to be change. “I have found it fascinating how little debate there has been in the UK about the fact that this deal that is being negotiated doesn’t include financial services, which is such an important part of the UK economy, that employs lots of people and pays lots of taxes.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--EU prepares emergency plan to secure Brexit deal... even if Boris walks from talks

Brussels is planning to let chaos reign at the start of the year , believing such a move will trigger a resumption of Brexit trade negotiations with the UK , insiders have claimed .
Meanwhile the EU Commission reportedly believes Mr Johnson is stalling for time until the results of the US election on November 3 , with eurocrats reasoning if Democrat Joe Biden wins , the PM will be more willing to compromise .
A high-ranking EU diplomat familiar with the talks told Funke Mediengruppe : `` It is now being discussed that in the event that an agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chaos at the beginning of the year could be accepted for a few weeks and negotiations would then simply continue .
`` This is now being discussed .
It is theoretically possible . ''
Mr Johnson 's office has already downplayed the idea of any further talks after December 31 .
Speaking on Monday , a Downing Street spokesman said : `` We have been repeatedly clear that any agreement needs to be in place before the end of the transition period , and we will not be back to negotiate further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainty to our citizens and businesses , and endless prolonged negotiations wo n't achieve this . ''
There is a widespread belief in both Westminster and Brussels that a deal must be tied up by the end of the month in order for it to be ratified in time by the House of Commons and the European Parliament .
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`` Because we need to prepare and we need to tell British industry what changes they need to make . ''
Former Brexit Party MEP Anne Widdecombe , who also served as a minister under former Tory Prime Minister John Major , told Express.co.uk on Monday : `` I think no deal is the right approach .
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Mr Johnson had set a deadline of October 15 for a deal to be wrapped up .
But cabinet colleague Michael Gove has acknowledged the door remains `` ajar '' .
Despite this , speaking to Sky News 's Kay Burley today , junior Home Office minister Kit Malthouse acknowledged the possibility of a deal before the deadline may be slipping away .
He said : `` I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you prepare for the worst and hope for the best . ''

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Brussels is planning to let chaos reign at the start of the year, believing such a move will trigger a resumption of Brexit trade negotiations with the UK, insiders have claimed. Meanwhile the EU Commission reportedly believes Mr Johnson is stalling for time until the results of the US election on November 3, with eurocrats reasoning if Democrat Joe Biden wins, the PM will be more willing to compromise.
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A high-ranking EU diplomat familiar with the talks told Funke Mediengruppe: "It is now being discussed that in the event that an agreement does not succeed by around 10 November, chaos at the beginning of the year could be accepted for a few weeks and negotiations would then simply continue. "This is now being discussed. It is theoretically possible." Mr Johnson's office has already downplayed the idea of any further talks after December 31.
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Boris Johnson in Downing Street
Speaking on Monday, a Downing Street spokesman said: "We have been repeatedly clear that any agreement needs to be in place before the end of the transition period, and we will not be back to negotiate further next year. "We must provide certainty to our citizens and businesses, and endless prolonged negotiations won't achieve this." There is a widespread belief in both Westminster and Brussels that a deal must be tied up by the end of the month in order for it to be ratified in time by the House of Commons and the European Parliament. JUST IN: NATO space force - alliance is playing catch-up, warns Tobias Ellwood
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Speaking earlier month, Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski told Express.co.uk: "If we haven't agreed on something at least this month then there will be calls for the Prime Minister to basically say 'look, that's it, we're leaving. "Because we need to prepare and we need to tell British industry what changes they need to make." Former Brexit Party MEP Anne Widdecombe, who also served as a minister under former Tory Prime Minister John Major, told Express.co.uk on Monday: "I think no deal is the right approach. DON'T MISS
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"I think the only way you will persuade the EU to treat us as a completely sovereign state is by breaking this off now, saying we are completely independent from January 1 and you don't come into our waters unless we give you a licence, and we will do what we like with our own industries and we are not living by your rules any more. "If we did that and held off then by this time next year we'd have a deal, and it would be a good one." Mr Johnson had set a deadline of October 15 for a deal to be wrapped up.
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But cabinet colleague Michael Gove has acknowledged the door remains "ajar". Despite this, speaking to Sky News's Kay Burley today, junior Home Office minister Kit Malthouse acknowledged the possibility of a deal before the deadline may be slipping away. He said: "I have been in businesses for 20 odd years now and you prepare for the worst and hope for the best."
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski