thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--SNP in crisis? Ian Blackford faces calls to RESIGN amid growing backlash against Sturgeon

Ian Blackford ignited a furious backlash on Friday morning after he criticised Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's economic plans .
The SNP 's Westminster leader told Sky News that Westminster should `` give us powers here in Scotland '' to prevent a mass employment crisis .
However , viewers suggested that the best way the SNP MP could help the Scottish people was to resign .
Mr Blackford called the Chancellor 's new winter economy plan `` a failure of responsibility '' .
He went on to urge the Government to hand even more powers over to Scotland - sparking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SNP 's `` track record with money '' .
The SNP 's Westminster leader explained : `` We have said to the Government it should be doing the right thing to support people in the short-term , in order for us to come out of this and grow the economy .
`` The Government has walked away from its responsibility . ''
JUST IN : SNP outrage as Scottish students risk being BANNED from going home Mr Blackford continued : `` I would say to the Chancellor if he is not prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland because we want to make sure we do protect our people .
`` This is a consequence of direct Government action .
We should be supporting people , there is none of this in here like in other European countries .
`` Hand these powers to the Scottish Parliament if they are not prepared to discharge their responsibilities properly . ''
He warned that Britain was facing 1980s-level mass unemployment .
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Vote in our poll Labour ’ s shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning , telling the BBC : `` Certainly those unemployment levels are rising very substantially , they 're going back towards 1980s levels . ''
However , viewers took Mr Blackford 's claims apart , saying `` the best way to protect people in Scotland is to resign '' .
One person tweeted : `` We 've seen what happened previously when Sunak handed money over to SNP they made a complete mess of the funding and grants for the Hospitality sector .
`` The SNP track record on finance is abysmal .
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-25--Brexit to improve UK standards as Boris eyes outright ban on fur sales post EU transition

Plans drawn up by the Department for Environment could see clothing and accessories with real fur banished from British stores as the country seeks to carve out its own path away from Brussels .
Earlier this month a former fur trade boss said Britain should call an end to the sale of fur because it has “ no place in modern society ” .
Mike Moser said he had visited fur farms across the world where he witnessed “ animals in cages , stressed and suffering ” .
While the UK left the EU in January , during the transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules and is still a member of the single market .
The Guardian quoted a Government source as saying restrictions on the fur trade can not be introduced until after the Brexit transition period expires on December 31 .
They said : “ It is not possible to introduce restrictions relating to the fur trade as this would restrict free movement within the EU single market ” .
But they said once the period has ended “ there will be an opportunity for the government to consider further steps it could take in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan is being spearheaded by Conservative peer Zac Goldsmith , a minister at the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs .
The former Tory MP is a long-time animal rights campaigner .
In the past he has joined forces with Carrie Symonds , Boris Johnson ’ s fiancée , to call for the protection of animals .
READ MORE : Puppies found starving in shocking conditions at Poland fur farm She said : “ We have some of the highest welfare standards in the world , and that is both a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of UK attitudes towards animals .
“ Fur farming has rightly been banned in this country for nearly 20 years .
“ Once our future relationship with the EU has been established there will be an opportunity for the government to consider further steps it could take in relation to fur sales .
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Plans drawn up by the Department for Environment could see clothing and accessories with real fur banished from British stores as the country seeks to carve out its own path away from Brussels. Earlier this month a former fur trade boss said Britain should call an end to the sale of fur because it has “no place in modern society”.
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Mike Moser said he had visited fur farms across the world where he witnessed “animals in cages, stressed and suffering”. While the UK left the EU in January, during the transition period it remains subject to Brussels’ rules and is still a member of the single market. The Guardian quoted a Government source as saying restrictions on the fur trade cannot be introduced until after the Brexit transition period expires on December 31. They said: “It is not possible to introduce restrictions relating to the fur trade as this would restrict free movement within the EU single market”.
Fur sales could be banned in the UK after Brexit
A mink and her kits at a fur farm in Russia
But they said once the period has ended “there will be an opportunity for the government to consider further steps it could take in relation to fur sales”. The plan is being spearheaded by Conservative peer Zac Goldsmith, a minister at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The former Tory MP is a long-time animal rights campaigner. In the past he has joined forces with Carrie Symonds, Boris Johnson’s fiancée, to call for the protection of animals. READ MORE: Puppies found starving in shocking conditions at Poland fur farm
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Carrie Symonds, Boris Johnson's fiancee, is an outspoken animal rights campaigner
Caged foxes at a fur farm in Belarus
Lord Goldsmith is spearheading the plan for a ban on UK sales of fur
She said: “We have some of the highest welfare standards in the world, and that is both a source of pride and a clear reflection of UK attitudes towards animals. “Fur farming has rightly been banned in this country for nearly 20 years. “Once our future relationship with the EU has been established there will be an opportunity for the government to consider further steps it could take in relation to fur sales.”
In an interview with Sky News, Mr Moser called on Mr Johnson to act immediately to end the needless suffering of animals. He said: “I visited fur farms across the globe. “I saw animals in cages, stressed and suffering.
Twenty years after fur farming was banned in the UK fur continues to be imported for sale


thedailyexpress--2020-09-25--Italy fury sparks EU fears coronavirus recovery fund will lead to Italexit -'More EU debt'

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Political commentator and Italexit supporter , Thomas Fazi , argued the EU is attempting to strengthen its hold on countries with its coronavirus recovery fund .
While speaking to former Brexit Party MEPs on Brexit Unlocked Martin Daubney and Belinda de Lucy , Mr Fazi insisted Italy was being put in a compromising position .
He argued the EU was forcing Italy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country the flexibility to decide how to spend it .
Mr Fazi said : `` We are talking about very little free money , if you want to call it that .
`` The paradox is that we are being asked to take on more debt , more European supernational debt .
`` Italian citizens will have to pay this back and neither the citizens or Italian politicians will have almost no say about how that money can be spent .
`` We are taking on debt where we have almost no say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion sparks fears France will follow UK out of EU

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Political commentator and Italexit supporter, Thomas Fazi, argued the EU is attempting to strengthen its hold on countries with its coronavirus recovery fund. While speaking to former Brexit Party MEPs on Brexit Unlocked Martin Daubney and Belinda de Lucy, Mr Fazi insisted Italy was being put in a compromising position. He argued the EU was forcing Italy to take on this debt without allowing the country the flexibility to decide how to spend it.
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Mr Fazi told Unlocked: "We are talking about very little free money, if you want to call it that. "The paradox is that we are being asked to take on more debt, more European supernational debt. "Italian citizens will have to pay this back and neither the citizens or Italian politicians will have almost no say about how that money can be spent. "We are taking on debt where we have almost no say." DON'T MISS: Frexit champion sparks fears France will follow UK out of EU
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Mr Fazi reiterated the biggest issue he had with the recovery fund and what it could mean for Italy. He said: "This is almost unprecedented in history where you are asking a country to take on all this debt, they have to pay it back, but you have no say on how that money is spent. "This whole recovery fund is not really about helping countries to recover. "It is about binding them even more to the European Union.
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Italy: Mr Fazi reiterated the biggest issue he had with the recovery fund and what it could mean for Italy.
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"They will have to take on this supernational debt, it is essentially foreign debt." Mr Fazi also highlighted why it was important for a country to have its own currency, rather than a shared one. He said: "This is debt issued in Euros and this is a crucial point. "When we talk about democracy, democracy was devalued for the UK just by being inside of the European Union. READ MORE: Furious French farmers pictured burning EU flags [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-25--EU accused of plot to 'BULLY' eurosceptic member states to stop Brexit rebellions

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Former Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips argued Eurosceptic member states could rally behind Britain due to Brexit .
While speaking to Brexit Unlocked hosts Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy , Ms Phillips argued the UK leaving the European Union may cause other Eurosceptic nations to struggle within the EU .
Ms Phillips warned Brussels will attempt to silence and bully smaller countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union .
She said : `` We find very often that eurosceptic countries like Poland have actually shielded behind Britain being a strong voice at that table .
`` We have been able to push back against the federalist agenda of Brussels .
`` Now that that voice is gone , it is going to be so much easier for the powers that be , the Ursula von der Leyens , the Michel Barniers , the David Sassolis to browbeat and bully the smaller countries . ''
Regarding the current struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU , Ms Phillips argued this could impact EU businesses more if a deal is not agreed .
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EU will 'bully' smaller nations after Brexit says Phillips
Former Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips argued Eurosceptic member states could rally behind Britain due to Brexit. While speaking to Brexit Unlocked hosts Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy, Ms Phillips argued the UK leaving the European Union may cause other Eurosceptic nations to struggle within the EU. Ms Phillips warned Brussels will attempt to silence and bully smaller countries that would be in favour of leaving the European Union.
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She told Unlocked: "We find very often that eurosceptic countries like Poland have actually shielded behind Britain being a strong voice at that table. "We have been able to push back against the federalist agenda of Brussels. "Now that that voice is gone, it is going to be so much easier for the powers that be, the Ursula von der Leyens, the Michel Barniers, the David Sassolis to browbeat and bully the smaller countries." Regarding the current struggling trade deal talks between the UK and EU, Ms Phillips argued this could impact EU businesses more if a deal is not agreed. DON'T MISS: Brexit triumph: How Boris will guarantee GREAT investment into Britain
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EU news: Brexiteer Alex Phillips argued the EU will attempt to bully member states into staying in the bloc after the UK leaves.
Ms Phillips said: "Let us remember that we actually run a trade deficit with the EU. "We import a lot more from them than we export to them. "Any sort of holdup in the passage of goods into the UK is going to affect manufacturers, supplies and producers the other side of the Channel." Ms Phillips also raised the economic issues the EU is set to face.
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EU news: Regarding the current struggling trade deal talks between the UK and EU, Ms Phillips argued this could impact EU businesses more if a deal is not agreed.
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She noted that this may act as one of the key reasons member states may wish to leave the bloc. "She said: "The EU is about to enter its own big economic crisis. "It has got no way of really doing a form of quantitive easing to make sure the bloc and the Eurozone can dig itself out of an economic mess. "You have got various countries all running at different speeds inside the same currency and not much political will to cooperate or correspond." READ MORE: Take back control! Greenpeace put blocks in North Sea to stop fishing [ANALYSIS]
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EU news: Ms Phillips also raised the economic issues the EU is set to face.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-25--Sturgeon condemned for university chaos as students treated like 'second-class citizens'

Scotland ’ s First Minister apologised to students who have had to begin their term by quarantining in their rooms and cutting themselves off from campus life .
In what should be the most exciting month of their stay , students have been told they can not go to pubs or restaurants because they would risk spreading COVID-19 further afield .
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said the SNP Government had been “ caught flat footed ” by the outbreaks as he called for new measures to help youngsters trapped in their dorms .
His call comes as students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was inevitable given the cramped living conditions they share with others who have tested positive .
Mr Rennie said : `` It should have been little surprise to the Scottish Government that these outbreaks would happen , but they were still caught flat footed .
“ We have been warning for weeks that students going back to university was the biggest movement of people since the lockdown and required extra measures to prevent outbreaks .
“ They missed the opportunity to test international students on arrival and now reject our calls for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is an extra safety measure that we should take to ensure that we can hunt down the virus even in those people who don ’ t know they have it.
” Mr Rennie said the manner in which students have been treated by the nationalist Government suggested they are seen as “ second-class citizens ” .
He unveiled a five-point plan outlining a series of measures which would ensure students , “ many of whom are away from home for the first time ” , would be well looked after .
READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health chief warns of rising COVID tide He said the Lib Dems want to see mass testing rolled out for students who are not experiencing coronavirus symptoms .
The politician said this would prevent any asymptomatic learners from passing the disease on to their peers .
He also called for the lifting of the blanket ban on students returning home , saying anyone who has received a negative test result should be free to reunite with their family .
The Lib Dems also said students who paid rent and decided to leave their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a refund .
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Mr Rennie said : `` Students have been treated shabbily and as second-class citizens .
“ Last minute panicked changes to the rules and laws has left students feeling cheated at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go home and with no in-person teaching for months .
`` The Scottish Government must act today to tackle the problem.
” In a series of tweets , Ms Sturgeon reached out to students whose first days at university have been the stuff of nightmares .
She said : “ To all students - I ’ m so sorry COVID is making this special time of your lives so tough .
“ But it won ’ t be forever and the more we get the virus back under control now , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of normality back.
” Students who contracted coronavirus after arriving at Glasgow University have said an outbreak in their accommodation was inevitable .

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Scotland’s First Minister apologised to students who have had to begin their term by quarantining in their rooms and cutting themselves off from campus life. In what should be the most exciting month of their stay, students have been told they cannot go to pubs or restaurants because they would risk spreading COVID-19 further afield.
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Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said the SNP Government had been “caught flat footed” by the outbreaks as he called for new measures to help youngsters trapped in their dorms. His call comes as students infected with COVID-19 in their accommodation said it was inevitable given the cramped living conditions they share with others who have tested positive. Mr Rennie said: "It should have been little surprise to the Scottish Government that these outbreaks would happen, but they were still caught flat footed. “We have been warning for weeks that students going back to university was the biggest movement of people since the lockdown and required extra measures to prevent outbreaks.
Nicola Sturgeon apologised to students forced to self-isolate due to COVID outbreaks
COVID-19 has spread rapidly in student accommodation in Scotland
“They missed the opportunity to test international students on arrival and now reject our calls for asymptomatic testing for all students. “It is an extra safety measure that we should take to ensure that we can hunt down the virus even in those people who don’t know they have it.” Mr Rennie said the manner in which students have been treated by the nationalist Government suggested they are seen as “second-class citizens”. He unveiled a five-point plan outlining a series of measures which would ensure students, “many of whom are away from home for the first time”, would be well looked after. READ MORE: London braces for lockdown as health chief warns of rising COVID tide
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Students at Glasgow University
He said the Lib Dems want to see mass testing rolled out for students who are not experiencing coronavirus symptoms. The politician said this would prevent any asymptomatic learners from passing the disease on to their peers. He also called for the lifting of the blanket ban on students returning home, saying anyone who has received a negative test result should be free to reunite with their family. The Lib Dems also said students who paid rent and decided to leave their digs either temporarily or permanently should get a refund. DON'T MISS
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Students in Scotland have missed out on socialising due to coronavirus
The plan also includes mental health support services for isolating students and additional support for people suffering from the virus. Mr Rennie said: "Students have been treated shabbily and as second-class citizens. “Last minute panicked changes to the rules and laws has left students feeling cheated at being trapped in expensive accommodation, unable to go home and with no in-person teaching for months. "The Scottish Government must act today to tackle the problem.”
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In a series of tweets, Ms Sturgeon reached out to students whose first days at university have been the stuff of nightmares. She said: “To all students - I’m so sorry COVID is making this special time of your lives so tough. “But it won’t be forever and the more we get the virus back under control now, the sooner you’ll get a bit of normality back.” Students who contracted coronavirus after arriving at Glasgow University have said an outbreak in their accommodation was inevitable.
Nicola Sturgeon apologised to students as they are forced to isolate


thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--National Trust should SAY SORRY: MPs demand funding cut after Winston Churchill smear

The members of the Common Sense group of Tory MPs chaired by former minister Sir John Hayes have written to culture secretary Oliver Dowden in the wake of a report carried out by the organisation linking more than 100 properties with slavery and colonial history .
Among the historic houses identified was Churchill ’ s home Chartwell in Kent because of his opposition to independence for India .
The document was produced on the back of attempts to destroy British heritage and pull down statues as part of the controversial Black Lives Matter movement which also wants to defund the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s curatorial and collections director , warned that the report was just the beginning of work to understand the links with colonialism .
She said it wanted to begin to “ integrate that into our narrative .
It is also to raise awareness about the complexity of history in relation to place.
” She added : “ In the past we ’ ve told probably really straightforward stories , possibly from one particular direction .
We want to be able to tell more nuanced stories so that we can provide open , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places without feeling anxiety that ‘ Gosh … is that the right thing to be saying ?
’ In some ways the report is to provide greater confidence about talking about history.
” But the move has infuriated Tory MPs who argue that the National Trust has abandoned its role of protecting British heritage and adopted a “ politically correct ” agenda .
In a statement , 12 MPs said : “ From its inception , the National Trust has played an important part in protecting our nation ’ s heritage , enjoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 125 years since its foundation , the Trust ’ s work has been of immense value .
“ So , it is with sadness that patriots now witness its decline into politically correct prejudice , exemplified by the decision taken by the Trust ’ s elite ruling clique to explicitly link a number of their properties to slavery and colonialism , including Chartwell , the family home of one of Britain ’ s greatest sons , Winston Churchill .
Leaving aside the crass assumption that the entirety of Britain ’ s colonial past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence caused by tarnishing the reputation of our wartime hero must and will not go unchallenged .
“ We have therefore written to the Secretary of State for Culture , Media and Sport , requesting that he review all outstanding funding applications to public bodies submitted by the National Trust until such time as they have publicly apologised for smearing the good name of our nation ’ s past heroes and for the offence they ’ ve caused to patriotic Britons , including numerous National Trust members.
” Writing for the Express , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , unrepresentative clique have infiltrated and stolen institutions – scuppering in just a few years the age old communal work and sacrifice of those who stood on the shoulders of giants .
For 125 years , the National Trust has played an important part in protecting our nation ’ s heritage .
Now , the decision by its elitist directors to tarnish the reputation of Winston Churchill , one of Britain ’ s greatest sons , by explicitly linking Chartwell , his family home , to slavery , must and will not go @ @ @

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The members of the Common Sense group of Tory MPs chaired by former minister Sir John Hayes have written to culture secretary Oliver Dowden in the wake of a report carried out by the organisation linking more than 100 properties with slavery and colonial history. Among the historic houses identified was Churchill’s home Chartwell in Kent because of his opposition to independence for India.
The document was produced on the back of attempts to destroy British heritage and pull down statues as part of the controversial Black Lives Matter movement which also wants to defund the police. Tarnya Cooper, the Trust’s curatorial and collections director, warned that the report was just the beginning of work to understand the links with colonialism. She said it wanted to begin to “integrate that into our narrative. It is also to raise awareness about the complexity of history in relation to place.” She added: “In the past we’ve told probably really straightforward stories, possibly from one particular direction. We want to be able to tell more nuanced stories so that we can provide open, honest, accurate and fair assessments of places without feeling anxiety that ‘Gosh … is that the right thing to be saying?’ In some ways the report is to provide greater confidence about talking about history.” But the move has infuriated Tory MPs who argue that the National Trust has abandoned its role of protecting British heritage and adopted a “politically correct” agenda.
Protesters gather in Parliament Square Garden around the defaced statue of Winston Churchill
National Trust's Curatorial & Collections Director Tarnya Cooper
In a statement, 12 MPs said: “From its inception, the National Trust has played an important part in protecting our nation’s heritage, enjoying widespread support in this endeavour. Over 125 years since its foundation, the Trust’s work has been of immense value. “So, it is with sadness that patriots now witness its decline into politically correct prejudice, exemplified by the decision taken by the Trust’s elite ruling clique to explicitly link a number of their properties to slavery and colonialism, including Chartwell, the family home of one of Britain’s greatest sons, Winston Churchill. Leaving aside the crass assumption that the entirety of Britain’s colonial past is intrinsically linked to slavery, the offence caused by tarnishing the reputation of our wartime hero must and will not go unchallenged. “We have therefore written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, requesting that he review all outstanding funding applications to public bodies submitted by the National Trust until such time as they have publicly apologised for smearing the good name of our nation’s past heroes and for the offence they’ve caused to patriotic Britons, including numerous National Trust members.” Writing for the Express, Sir John added: “A tiny, unrepresentative clique have infiltrated and stolen institutions – scuppering in just a few years the age old communal work and sacrifice of those who stood on the shoulders of giants. For 125 years, the National Trust has played an important part in protecting our nation’s heritage. Now, the decision by its elitist directors to tarnish the reputation of Winston Churchill, one of Britain’s greatest sons, by explicitly linking Chartwell, his family home, to slavery, must and will not go unchallenged.”


thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--EU crisis erupts as Brussels' recovery hinges on UK - 'Bad time to fall out with us!'

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Leading Tory Brexiteer Andrew Bridgen has warned the EU not to test the UK , since Brussels `` needs us more than ever before '' .
The EU 's huge €750bn recovery fund , to help members states rescue their economies from the pandemic , relies on the Brussels ' bloc raising money on the capital markets .
Mr Bridgen told talkRADIO this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to succeed , raising the possibility this could be used as a pawn in the Brexit talks .
He said : `` The EU has a huge requirement to raise money and well , where is the financial capital of the world ?
`` I think it 's in the UK , and staying in the UK , and I think the EU are falling out with it .
`` They need us , because of the stresses COVID-19 has placed on businesses , to raise money on the financial markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever .
It 's a bad time to fall out with us actually . ''
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Brexit: Bridgen warns EU it is a 'bad time' to fall out with UK
Leading Tory Brexiteer Andrew Bridgen has warned the EU not to test the UK, since Brussels "needs us more than ever before". The EU's huge €750bn recovery fund, to help members states rescue their economies from the pandemic, relies on the Brussels' bloc raising money on the capital markets. Mr Bridgen told talkRADIO this plan needs London's financial capital markets in order to succeed, raising the possibility this could be used as a pawn in the Brexit talks.
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He said: "The EU has a huge requirement to raise money and well, where is the financial capital of the world? "I think it's in the UK, and staying in the UK, and I think the EU are falling out with it. "They need us, because of the stresses COVID-19 has placed on businesses, to raise money on the financial markets. "They need London more than ever. It's a bad time to fall out with us actually." JUST IN: EU humiliation plot exposed: Brussels to REJECT trade deal
The EU's huge €750bn recovery fund relies on London
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This week, the EU unveiled plans to stop relying on City of London after Brexit amid fears of being left vulnerable by the UK's political decisions. Brussels fears London could pose a threat to its ability to set financial rules and regulations after it leaves the transition period. On Thursday, the European Commission warned the EU must wean itself off its dependence on the City of London for access to capital markets. London is Europe’s biggest capital market, but Brexit means the EU’s major source of capital will be outside the EU’s regulatory framework, sparking panic among officials in Brussels. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--SNP plot: Sturgeon unveils PLAN B to tear Scotland from UK - 'New game in town'

And SNP MP Angus MacNeil has reacted by taking to Twitter to crow : `` There 's a new game in town . ''
Scotland 's First Minister is pushing for Indyref2 despite Scotland voting against quitting the Union six years ago - but UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has steadfastly refused her demands .
The so-called Plan B motion drawn up by Mr MacNeil and SNP Councillor Chris McEleny has been agreed by Angus MacLeod , the SNP 's national secretary - clearing the way for it to be debated at the party 's conference next month .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopt a policy whereby if Scotland votes in a majority of pro-independence candidates in next year 's Holyrood elections , that will be regarded as a mandate to begin independence negotiations with the UK Government - effectively turning next year 's poll into a referendum in itself .
Mrs Sturgeon previously tried to secure a referendum via a section 30 order , in reference to a section of the Scotland Act which permits Holyrood to pass laws in areas that are normally reserved to Westminster .
How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in January UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to her formally rejecting her request .
Mr McNeil tweeted : `` With Sec30 dead ... New game in town . ''
The motion criticises `` the undemocratic approach of the UK Government in denying the mandate of the Scottish Government to give the people of Scotland a choice on their own future '' .
JUST IN : Boris may have to rewrite withdrawal agreement AGAIN , warns lawyer It adds : `` Conference calls on the Scottish Government to establish the legal competence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Scottish independence without the approval of the UK Parliament .
`` Conference instructs that if a referendum on Scotland ’ s future is denied by the UK Government and the competence to hold a consultative referendum is not established , then the manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary elections shall state that the election of a pro-independence majority of seats , in the absence of a referendum , shall be a mandate from the people of Scotland to commence independence negotiations with the UK Government . ''
Mr MacNeil told Scottish newspaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed now especially , to give hope to members and wider Scotland more importantly .
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`` People need hope now , this motion gives us hope , and it establishes a legitimate route to independence .
`` That is the important bit , establishing legitimacy .
`` A referendum does or an election establishes legitimacy , either are tools to for doing exactly that and it would be foolish on our side for anyone to undermine the legitimacy of either way at a ballot box . ''
Recently opinion polls have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independence north of the border , with Survation 's survey of 1,018 people , conducted between September 2 and 7 , indicating 46 percent in favour , 40 percent opposed , and 13 percent undecided .
Polling guru John Curtice , who said Mrs Sturgeon was clearly in a very strong position currently , revealed the outline of the SNP 's plan to Express.co.uk last month .
With reference to Mr Johnson 's refusal to sanction a referendum , he explained : `` The nightmare scenario is if indeed they do say no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to what used to be their position , which is if we win a majority of seats , either in Westminster or a Holyrood election , that is a mandate for independence , end of story .
`` What you have to bear in mind is that if the SNP continues to dominate Scotland 's representation in Westminster , there is a non-trivial risk that in 2024 you will end up in a hung Parliament in which the SNP has the balance of power .
`` And in those circumstances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they have campaigned and they have got a majority of seats in Scotland saying this is a vote for independence , you will find yourself in an even worse pickle , because basically the SNP will just gum up the way the UK Government works .
`` They will deny both Tories and Labour the opportunity to form a stable administration unless and until they accept at least probably a referendum . ''

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There's a new game in town SNP MP Angus MacNei
And SNP MP Angus MacNeil has reacted by taking to Twitter to crow: "There's a new game in town." Scotland's First Minister is pushing for Indyref2 despite Scotland voting against quitting the Union six years ago - but UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has steadfastly refused her demands.
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The so-called Plan B motion drawn up by Mr MacNeil and SNP Councillor Chris McEleny has been agreed by Angus MacLeod, the SNP's national secretary - clearing the way for it to be debated at the party's conference next month. If ratified, it would see the SNP adopt a policy whereby if Scotland votes in a majority of pro-independence candidates in next year's Holyrood elections, that will be regarded as a mandate to begin independence negotiations with the UK Government - effectively turning next year's poll into a referendum in itself. Mrs Sturgeon previously tried to secure a referendum via a section 30 order, in reference to a section of the Scotland Act which permits Holyrood to pass laws in areas that are normally reserved to Westminster. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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However, in January UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to her formally rejecting her request. Mr McNeil tweeted: "With Sec30 dead ... New game in town." The motion criticises "the undemocratic approach of the UK Government in denying the mandate of the Scottish Government to give the people of Scotland a choice on their own future". JUST IN: Ask all you want! Pro-UK campaigner tears apart Sturgeon's latest independence gambit
Angus MacNeil speaks in the House of Commons in 2017
It adds: "Conference calls on the Scottish Government to establish the legal competence of the Scottish Parliament holding a referendum on Scottish independence without the approval of the UK Parliament. "Conference instructs that if a referendum on Scotland’s future is denied by the UK Government and the competence to hold a consultative referendum is not established, then the manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary elections shall state that the election of a pro-independence majority of seats, in the absence of a referendum, shall be a mandate from the people of Scotland to commence independence negotiations with the UK Government." Mr MacNeil told Scottish newspaper The National: "The motion is needed now especially, to give hope to members and wider Scotland more importantly. DON'T MISS
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"Quite clearly from my questioning of Boris Johnson last week at the Liaison Committee, Section 30/Plan A for a Scottish independence referendum is well and truly dead. "The idea that these guys will yield to any opinion that their position is 'unsustainable' is for the birds. "People need hope now, this motion gives us hope, and it establishes a legitimate route to independence.
Recent polls have shown a trend in favour of Scottish independence
"That is the important bit, establishing legitimacy. "A referendum does or an election establishes legitimacy, either are tools to for doing exactly that and it would be foolish on our side for anyone to undermine the legitimacy of either way at a ballot box." Recently opinion polls have consistently shown a majority in favour of independence north of the border, with Survation's survey of 1,018 people, conducted between September 2 and 7, indicating 46 percent in favour, 40 percent opposed, and 13 percent undecided. Polling guru John Curtice, who said Mrs Sturgeon was clearly in a very strong position currently, revealed the outline of the SNP's plan to Express.co.uk last month.
Scotland voted against independence in 2014


thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--EU humiliation plot exposed: Brussels to RIP UP trade deal even if Boris caves to Barnier

The Irish foreign affairs minister has admitted the EU27 are unlikely to ratify any Brexit deal if the UK is still making threats against the Withdrawal Agreement .
Speaking in the Irish Parliament this week , Simon Coveney said there was no point in a Brexit trade agreement while the threat of the controversial Internal Market Bill persists .
This means that any trade agreement is likely to fail even if Boris Johnson compromises for a deal with the EU before the mid-October deadline .
Mr Coveney said that the move to overwrite parts of the international agreement through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told fellow Irish politicians this week : `` It is my view , that even if there is an agreement on a future trading relationship , that if there is still a threat to legislate to undermine the Withdrawal Agreement and break international law , I do n't believe any future relationship agreement will we be ratified .
`` Why would the EU ratify a new agreement with a country that is threatening to break an agreement that 's not even 12 months old ? ''
The Irish minister warned any final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ratified if member states are certain the Brexit withdrawal agreement will be implemented in full .
JUST IN : BBC host forces Lib Dem to admit 'Stop Brexit ' campaign was 'mistake' Mr Coveney dismissed the compromise struck between Mr Johnson , and rebel Tory MPs last week , which would see the Commons have a vote if the Internal Market Bill was invoked .
He said : `` I do n't think it has impressed the European Union .
`` A government with an 80 seat majority , having a parliamentary lock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reassurance to anybody outside the UK . ''
The foreign minister described the Bill as `` damaging '' to the reputation of both Mr Johnson and Britain .
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Vote in our poll Mr Coveney also told the Parliament that not nearly enough progress has been made so far in the negotiations .
EU diplomats echoed this point on Friday , saying the bloc would never sign up to a trade agreement while there was “ a gun on the negotiating table ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An EU diplomatic source said : “ Things have improved but there is no way the EU will sign a trade deal when a gun is still on the table . ''
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Brexit: Simon Coveney says UK-EU agreement may not be ratified
The Irish foreign affairs minister has admitted the EU27 are unlikely to ratify any Brexit deal if the UK is still making threats against the Withdrawal Agreement. Speaking in the Irish Parliament this week, Simon Coveney said there was no point in a Brexit trade agreement while the threat of the controversial Internal Market Bill persists. This means that any trade agreement is likely to fail even if Boris Johnson compromises for a deal with the EU before the mid-October deadline.
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Mr Coveney said that the move to overwrite parts of the international agreement through the Internal Market Bill is deeply concerning. He told fellow Irish politicians this week: "It is my view, that even if there is an agreement on a future trading relationship, that if there is still a threat to legislate to undermine the Withdrawal Agreement and break international law, I don't believe any future relationship agreement will we be ratified. "Why would the EU ratify a new agreement with a country that is threatening to break an agreement that's not even 12 months old?" The Irish minister warned any final trade deal with Britain will only be ratified if member states are certain the Brexit withdrawal agreement will be implemented in full. JUST IN: BBC host forces Lib Dem to admit 'Stop Brexit' campaign was 'mistake'
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister has admitted that the EU is unlikely to ratify any Brexit deal
EU and UK negotiators meet in Brussels next week for what is seen as a crucial round of talks
Mr Coveney dismissed the compromise struck between Mr Johnson, and rebel Tory MPs last week, which would see the Commons have a vote if the Internal Market Bill was invoked. He said: "I don't think it has impressed the European Union. "A government with an 80 seat majority, having a parliamentary lock, I'm not sure that's a reassurance to anybody outside the UK." The foreign minister described the Bill as "damaging" to the reputation of both Mr Johnson and Britain. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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Coveney dismissed the compromise struck between Mr Johnson, and rebel Tory MPs last week
Mr Coveney also told the Parliament that not nearly enough progress has been made so far in the negotiations. EU diplomats echoed this point on Friday, saying the bloc would never sign up to a trade agreement while there was “a gun on the negotiating table” in the form of the Internal Market Bill. An EU diplomatic source said: “Things have improved but there is no way the EU will sign a trade deal when a gun is still on the table." DON'T MISS: Supermarkets forced to ration UK shoppers AGAIN amid lockdown fears [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--Oh dear! Lib Dem MP red-faced as BBC host forces her to admit HUGE Brexit error

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The Liberal Democrats have been told they `` need to listen '' to the public after a series of blows by their own newly elected leader , Sir Ed Davey .
The opposition party 's annual four-day conference is now underway , this year being held online due to the coronavirus crisis .
The Lib Dem 's spokesperson for Foreign Affairs , Layla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding their failed anti- Brexit election campaign .
Host Sally Nugent told her : `` You lost the last election on the back of a 'Stop Brexit ' slogan .
`` Do you think the party has learned from its mistakes ? ''
Ms Moran replied : `` I think we are learning .
`` What Ed Davey has said very clearly is that we are now continuing to listen . ''
Rather than attempt to stop Brexit , she admited the party 's aim was now simply to secure a close relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Host Sally Nugent told her: "You lost the last election on the back of a 'Stop Brexit' slogan. "Do you think the party has learned from its mistakes?" Ms Moran replied: "I think we are learning. "What Ed Davey has said very clearly is that we are now continuing to listen." Rather than attempt to stop Brexit, she admited the party's aim was now simply to secure a close relationship with the EU - a major U-turn. READ MORE: LBC host in stitches as Lib Dem leader rules out future Tory coalition
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She continued: "We will always be pro-European, we are an internationalist party. "That's the point I'm making in my speech today, it's a core part of our DNA. "But we also recognise where we are now, and where we are now is a country that is not just leaving the EU but potentially leaving with no deal. "That was not promised to anyone, and it's in no one's interests."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--Irish fishing PANIC: Desperate Brexit plea as CEO 'taken aback' by UK's hardline stance

Sean O ’ Donoghue , CEO of Killybegs ’ Fishermen ’ s Organisation in Donegal , Ireland said European trawlers vying for access to British seas would have the United Nations ’ Straddling Fish Stocks Agreement on their side .
The multilateral treaty signed by 90 nations and the EU aims to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of “ straddling and highly migratory ” fish which travel between seas and invisible borders .
According to Environment Secretary George Eustice Britain has had access to only half of the fishing opportunities in its own waters under the current rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tabled by No 10 in trade talks with Brussels included an ambitious vision to see UK vessels increase their percentage of fish quota from some 25 percent to more than 50 percent .
The EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier rejected the plan , saying it would lead to a 31 percent contraction in Europe ’ s fishing fleet and deal a devastating blow to coastal regions .
Mr O ’ Donoghue backed Mr Barnier ’ s warning , and claimed Britain was being unreasonable in its request .
The fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ totally taken aback by the UK ’ s stance on this .
They are looking for things that are totally contrary to international law .
“ The UK has made it quite clear on numerous occasions that once they have left the EU their intention from next year on is to double their catch in their own waters .
“ Well , the situation here is that for probably in the region of 100 stocks they are shared with the EU .
“ Fish don ’ t recognise artificial borders in the sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different jurisdictions in terms of waters .
READ MORE : French fishermen WILL blockade ports…whether Brexit deal or not “ If the UK continues to insist on doubling its catch , I can tell you as far as I ’ m concerned there ’ s no way that that conforms to the Straddling Stocks Agreement and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in relation to shared stocks .
“ I think it ’ s important that there is a clear distinction between having control of your waters exclusively and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters .
“ The UK will not have the full rights over fish that are in its waters particularly if they are straddling stocks.
” Mr O ’ Donoghue has led the Donegal fishing organisation for 20 years .
He also worked in the Department for Agriculture , Food and Marine in Dublin for two decades .
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He insisted the UK and the EU are “ duty bound ” to sit down and come to an agreement on how to share the stocks .
The fishing veteran said Britain could not just “ go off unilaterally and double their catch because if they do , they are automatically cutting the stock in an unsustainable manner ” .
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have that right.
” His tough words come ahead of the ninth round of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU .
Mr Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost will meet in Brussels next week in a bid to thrash out a free trade deal before the Prime Minister ’ s mid-October deadline .
On Friday , Downing Street released a statement saying it had had `` useful exchanges '' with Brussels .
When asked if the Government was now more optimistic about a trade deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We 've had useful exchanges with the EU over the past couple of weeks and progress has been made in certain areas .

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Sean O’Donoghue, CEO of Killybegs’ Fishermen’s Organisation in Donegal, Ireland said European trawlers vying for access to British seas would have the United Nations’ Straddling Fish Stocks Agreement on their side. The multilateral treaty signed by 90 nations and the EU aims to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of “straddling and highly migratory” fish which travel between seas and invisible borders.
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According to Environment Secretary George Eustice Britain has had access to only half of the fishing opportunities in its own waters under the current rules. Earlier this month it emerged plans tabled by No 10 in trade talks with Brussels included an ambitious vision to see UK vessels increase their percentage of fish quota from some 25 percent to more than 50 percent. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier rejected the plan, saying it would lead to a 31 percent contraction in Europe’s fishing fleet and deal a devastating blow to coastal regions. Mr O’Donoghue backed Mr Barnier’s warning, and claimed Britain was being unreasonable in its request.
David Frost's plan to double quota for UK fishermen has been slapped down by an Irish fishing boss
Sean O'Donoghue said British fishermen had no right to double their catch quota in UK seas
The fishing boss told Express.co.uk: “I am totally taken aback by the UK’s stance on this. They are looking for things that are totally contrary to international law. “The UK has made it quite clear on numerous occasions that once they have left the EU their intention from next year on is to double their catch in their own waters. “Well, the situation here is that for probably in the region of 100 stocks they are shared with the EU. “Fish don’t recognise artificial borders in the sea so they will be swimming between the different jurisdictions in terms of waters. READ MORE: French fishermen WILL blockade ports…whether Brexit deal or not
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Boris Johnson has said a trade deal would have to be agreed by mid-October
“If the UK continues to insist on doubling its catch, I can tell you as far as I’m concerned there’s no way that that conforms to the Straddling Stocks Agreement and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in relation to shared stocks. “I think it’s important that there is a clear distinction between having control of your waters exclusively and having control of the fish in your waters. “The UK will not have the full rights over fish that are in its waters particularly if they are straddling stocks.” Mr O’Donoghue has led the Donegal fishing organisation for 20 years. He also worked in the Department for Agriculture, Food and Marine in Dublin for two decades. DON'T MISS
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Indonesian fishermen in the port of Killybegs in Donegal
He said if British boats vastly increase the amount they take after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 it would have massive consequences for European fishermen, including the Irish. He insisted the UK and the EU are “duty bound” to sit down and come to an agreement on how to share the stocks. The fishing veteran said Britain could not just “go off unilaterally and double their catch because if they do, they are automatically cutting the stock in an unsustainable manner”. He added: “Under international law they don’t have that right.”
EU countries most reliant on UK fishing waters
His tough words come ahead of the ninth round of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU. Mr Barnier and his British counterpart David Frost will meet in Brussels next week in a bid to thrash out a free trade deal before the Prime Minister’s mid-October deadline. On Friday, Downing Street released a statement saying it had had "useful exchanges" with Brussels. When asked if the Government was now more optimistic about a trade deal with the EU, a No 10 spokesman said: "We've had useful exchanges with the EU over the past couple of weeks and progress has been made in certain areas.
Fishing rights is one of the most contentious issues in the ongoing trade talks


thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--SNP crackdown: Brexit & independence opinion may be BANNED in controversial new hate bill

Community Justice Scotland , who advises the Scottish Government on reoffending , claims the Bill would criminalize 'inflammatory language ' in terms of strong political views .
The Bill , which aims to reduce hate-related incidents , has attracted criticism from BBC Scotland , Catholic bishops , the Humanist Society of Scotland , and the Scottish Police Federation , along with Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson and writer Val McDermid .
Holyrood ’ s Justice Committee , which is soon set to scrutinise the Bill , has already received some 2,000 submissions in response to its call for views .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents to brand the Nats Bill the most contentious in the Scottish Parliament ’ s history .
Criticism of the Bill has centred around plans for a new offence of `` stirring up hatred '' , with opponents concerned that this will stifle freedom of expression .
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf introduced The Hate Crime and Public Order ( Scotland ) Bill , which looks to extend the law on ‘ hate crime ’ covering sexual orientation and religion .
The law , when passed by Holyrood , will mean words or behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ likely ” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence .
Community Justice Scotland , in their submission to the Justice Committee , said the Bill “ does not clearly define what is meant by ‘ hate ’ ” .
They added : “ Nor indeed is there much in the Bill that relates to ‘ public order ’ , both of which are in the title of the Bill .
“ We would wish to highlight the danger of criminalising language that is in common use in some of our communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awareness campaigns to change such attitudes and behaviours , which can often be intergenerational .
READ MORE : £70million spent on emergency NHS hospital in Scotland “ This is further complicated by the current political climate and the sometimes inflammatory language which is widely reported in the media , e.g .
such as that arising from the Brexit debate .
“ When the language and actions of those in positions of public leadership can reinforce attitudes that may be viewed as encouraging hate then it may be unreasonable to expect the wider public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceptable language and behaviour .
“ This highlights a tension between stirring up hatred and notions of free speech which are complex.
” Liam Kerr MSP , Scottish Conservative justice spokesperson , said : “ The SNP need to listen to all these concerns from so many areas of public life .
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Victory as Scottish Government vows to be more honest [ INSIGHT ] Sturgeon 's TV briefings will FINALLY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We can ’ t allow a situation where a government could criminalise everyday speech , by well-meaning people engaging in normal debate.
” However , Mr Yousaf told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday that the Bill will only cover offences where the stirring up of hatred is intended .
The Justice Secretary said he is open to continued dialogue on the Bill and added : `` I am confident that , going forward , the debate around the Bill will help to build consensus on how we effectively tackle hate crime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on building an inclusive and just Scotland . ''
But Mr Kerr said the amendments do not go far enough , and he called for further changes to protect free speech and comments made in a person 's private home .

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Community Justice Scotland, who advises the Scottish Government on reoffending, claims the Bill would criminalize 'inflammatory language' in terms of strong political views. The Bill, which aims to reduce hate-related incidents, has attracted criticism from BBC Scotland, Catholic bishops, the Humanist Society of Scotland, and the Scottish Police Federation, along with Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson and writer Val McDermid.
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Holyrood’s Justice Committee, which is soon set to scrutinise the Bill, has already received some 2,000 submissions in response to its call for views. This high level of responses led some opponents to brand the Nats Bill the most contentious in the Scottish Parliament’s history. Criticism of the Bill has centred around plans for a new offence of "stirring up hatred", with opponents concerned that this will stifle freedom of expression. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf introduced The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, which looks to extend the law on ‘hate crime’ covering sexual orientation and religion.
Brexit debate's could be curtailed by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf's new bill
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf put forward the bill
The law, when passed by Holyrood, will mean words or behaviour considered to be “abusive” and “likely” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence. Community Justice Scotland, in their submission to the Justice Committee, said the Bill “does not clearly define what is meant by ‘hate’”. They added: “Nor indeed is there much in the Bill that relates to ‘public order’, both of which are in the title of the Bill. “We would wish to highlight the danger of criminalising language that is in common use in some of our communities without providing the necessary public education and awareness campaigns to change such attitudes and behaviours, which can often be intergenerational. READ MORE: £70million spent on emergency NHS hospital in Scotland
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Expressing views on Brexit could be outlawed
“This is further complicated by the current political climate and the sometimes inflammatory language which is widely reported in the media, e.g. such as that arising from the Brexit debate. “When the language and actions of those in positions of public leadership can reinforce attitudes that may be viewed as encouraging hate then it may be unreasonable to expect the wider public to be clear as to what constitutes acceptable language and behaviour. “This highlights a tension between stirring up hatred and notions of free speech which are complex.” Liam Kerr MSP, Scottish Conservative justice spokesperson, said: “The SNP need to listen to all these concerns from so many areas of public life. DON'T MISS:
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Scottish independence opinions could also be affected
“We can’t allow a situation where a government could criminalise everyday speech, by well-meaning people engaging in normal debate.” However, Mr Yousaf told the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday that the Bill will only cover offences where the stirring up of hatred is intended. The Justice Secretary said he is open to continued dialogue on the Bill and added: "I am confident that, going forward, the debate around the Bill will help to build consensus on how we effectively tackle hate crime, and how we can keep working together on building an inclusive and just Scotland." But Mr Kerr said the amendments do not go far enough, and he called for further changes to protect free speech and comments made in a person's private home.
Brexit is significantly dominating Parliamentary time
The Scottish Tory justice representative also asked why the stirring up offences were not scrapped to allow the Bill as a whole to progress. Mr Yousaf said the change to intent only would mitigate the concerns raised around the Bill and would mean other parts of the proposed legislation, such as protections of free speech, can now be addressed. A Scottish Government spokesman disputed the claims made by Community Justice Scotland claiming it would affect political opinion.
Scottish Tory Justice spokesman Liam Kerr


thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--Sadiq Khan's 'biggest failure' pinpointed as Shaun Bailey fires election warning shot

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Sadiq Khan has been warned that he must `` take responsibility '' for London crime or risk making police officers ' jobs `` tougher '' .
This follows the fatal shooting of a policeman at the Croydon Police Station in South London .
Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey told talkRADIO the Labour incumbent needed to give `` clear guidance '' on crime .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two record years in a row of homicide , we 've had record levels of knife crime .
`` There have been record levels of rape , record levels of attacks on tubes over the last three or four years .
`` It 's too late for us to say now crime is on a rise , it has been rising for some time .
`` One of Sadiq Khan 's biggest failures has been to tackle crime . ''
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The Conservative said: "We've had two record years in a row of homicide, we've had record levels of knife crime. "There have been record levels of rape, record levels of attacks on tubes over the last three or four years. "It's too late for us to say now crime is on a rise, it has been rising for some time. "One of Sadiq Khan's biggest failures has been to tackle crime." READ MORE: Sadiq Khan accused of scoring 'petty points' instead saving London
Sadiq Khan's 'biggest failure' pinpointed as Shaun Bailey unveils record-high London crime
'It's too late for us to say now crime is on a rise, it has been rising for some time.'
Mr Bailey continued: "He simply has not taken responsibility for it. "It's meant that the police's job has become that much tougher. "He is their leader, he should be asking clear questions and giving clear guidance. "He's not doing that and that's a big part of why crime has risen in London."
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'He is their leader, he should be asking clear questions and giving clear guidance.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-26--Coronavirus CRACKDOWN: Plans to make face masks compulsory in workplace revealed

Ministers are considering extending the current rules beyond shops and public transport to include the majority of indoor public spaces in the effort to curb the second wave of coronavirus .
Office workers are expected to be exempted from the order to cover up while seated but will have to wear masks in corridors , lifts and other communal areas .
A Minister told the Daily Express : `` The rules are going to be widened .
We have to accept that this is going to be a new way of living that will be around for sometime and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do send a strong , clear message about how to behave . ''
The insider added that all Covid safety rules , including the face mask orders , will be kept under constant review .
The Cabinet is also preparing extra restrictions to be swiftly introduced if the Rule of Six limit on social gatherings and other measures announced over the last fortnight fail to curb the latest surge in the disease .
An announcement on new face mask rules could come as early as next week or be held in reserve until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Social Care spokesman said : `` The evidence shows that face coverings provide most benefit in enclosed public spaces where you 're more likely to encounter people you do not normally meet and social distancing can not be guaranteed .
`` We strongly encourage the wearing of face coverings where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet . ''
Dennis Reed , of the over-60s pressure group Silver Voices , also welcomed the controversial move .
He said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of face masks in public and in workplaces for many months .
`` The fact that people are routinely wearing masks in supermarkets does give a great deal of confidence to older people . ''
But Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne , who has raised objections to Government face mask policy in the Commons , is leading the opposition to it .
He said : `` I called mandatory face masks a monstrous imposition and I stand by that .
`` The medical evidence on this is so flimsy .
For 20 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying they do n't make any difference but a couple of questionable studies have led to a complete change of policy . ''
Sir Desmond pointed out that the deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries had said masks were recommended to give people `` confidence '' rather than for any medical benefit .
He added : `` They have made a judgement that people will be reassured about going out and going back to work by this policy .

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Ministers are considering extending the current rules beyond shops and public transport to include the majority of indoor public spaces in the effort to curb the second wave of coronavirus. Office workers are expected to be exempted from the order to cover up while seated but will have to wear masks in corridors, lifts and other communal areas.
A Minister told the Daily Express: "The rules are going to be widened. We have to accept that this is going to be a new way of living that will be around for sometime and get used to it. "The fines do send a strong, clear message about how to behave." The insider added that all Covid safety rules, including the face mask orders, will be kept under constant review. The Cabinet is also preparing extra restrictions to be swiftly introduced if the Rule of Six limit on social gatherings and other measures announced over the last fortnight fail to curb the latest surge in the disease. An announcement on new face mask rules could come as early as next week or be held in reserve until later.
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Controversial A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: "The evidence shows that face coverings provide most benefit in enclosed public spaces where you're more likely to encounter people you do not normally meet and social distancing cannot be guaranteed. "We strongly encourage the wearing of face coverings where social distancing may be difficult and where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet." Dennis Reed, of the over-60s pressure group Silver Voices, also welcomed the controversial move. He said: "We have been campaigning for a wider use of face masks in public and in workplaces for many months. "The fact that people are routinely wearing masks in supermarkets does give a great deal of confidence to older people."
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An announcement on new face mask rules could come as early as next week or be held in reserve until later
But Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne, who has raised objections to Government face mask policy in the Commons, is leading the opposition to it. He said: "I called mandatory face masks a monstrous imposition and I stand by that. "The medical evidence on this is so flimsy. For 20 years, the World Health Organisation has been saying they don't make any difference but a couple of questionable studies have led to a complete change of policy." Sir Desmond pointed out that the deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries had said masks were recommended to give people "confidence" rather than for any medical benefit. He added: "They have made a judgement that people will be reassured about going out and going back to work by this policy.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-27--Laurence Fox launching new party to take on BBC – ‘It’s UKIP for culture’

The actor has so far raised £1 million for the funding of the party , including donations from former Tory contributors , according to The Telegraph .
Mr Fox said aims to represent citizens who are `` tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have , in history , stood together against '' .
He is looking to introduce candidates at the next general election .
The new party has been called “ Reclaim ” for the time being and could start operating as soon as next month .
But the name “ Reclaim ” will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission beforehand .
In a statement to The Telegraph , Fox said : `` Over many years it has become clear that our politicians have lost touch with the people they represent and govern .
`` Moreover , our public institutions now work to an agenda beyond their main purpose .
“ Our modern United Kingdom was borne out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices .
`` It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities , diverse in the truest sense but united in the want and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The people of the United Kingdom are tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have , in history , stood together against .
READ MORE : Laurence Fox savaged by Jeremy Vine guest after he quits Twitter '' We are all privileged to be the custodians of our shared heritage .
“ We can reclaim a respectful nation where all are included and none are ashamed to have somewhere to call home .
`` I have been so encouraged by the support I have received by those wishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our values .
`` Our country is now in desperate need of a new political movement which promises to make our future a shared endeavour , not a divisive one .
This is now my endeavour . ''
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Sources close to Reclaim explained that the party did not take a left or right stance but rather `` is a broad church , acknowledging left and right are dying distinctions '' .
The new party has three main aims which have been revealed by the Telegraph .

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The actor has so far raised £1 million for the funding of the party, including donations from former Tory contributors, according to The Telegraph. Mr Fox said aims to represent citizens who are "tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have, in history, stood together against".
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He is looking to introduce candidates at the next general election.
The new party has been called “Reclaim” for the time being and could start operating as soon as next month.
But the name “Reclaim” will have to be ratified by the Electoral Commission beforehand.
In a statement to The Telegraph, Fox said: "Over many years it has become clear that our politicians have lost touch with the people they represent and govern.
Laurence Fox is launching a new party to take on BBC
"Moreover, our public institutions now work to an agenda beyond their main purpose.
“Our modern United Kingdom was borne out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices.
"It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities, diverse in the truest sense but united in the want and need to call this island home.
"The people of the United Kingdom are tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have, in history, stood together against. READ MORE: Laurence Fox savaged by Jeremy Vine guest after he quits Twitter
The new political party will seek to transform publicly funded organisations, likely including the BBC
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"We are all privileged to be the custodians of our shared heritage.
“We can reclaim a respectful nation where all are included and none are ashamed to have somewhere to call home.
"I have been so encouraged by the support I have received by those wishing to add their voices to this reclamation of our values.
"Our country is now in desperate need of a new political movement which promises to make our future a shared endeavour, not a divisive one. This is now my endeavour." DON'T MISS:
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One Westminster source likened Mr Fox’s proposed party to the UK Independence Party.
The insider said: "This is basically a Ukip for culture and is exactly what the Tory party should be frightened about."
Sources close to Reclaim explained that the party did not take a left or right stance but rather "is a broad church, acknowledging left and right are dying distinctions".
The new party has three main aims which have been revealed by the Telegraph.
Laurence Fox is looking to introduce candidates at the next general election


thedailyexpress--2020-09-27--Boris warning: Keir Starmer storms to first-ever lead over Tories as voters back Labour

The Labour Party has secured a three-point lead over the Tories , according to a new poll .
This puts Sir Keir Starmer ahead of Boris Johnson for the first time .
The survey also found voters believe the Labour leader is ready to be prime minister .
The survey , by Opinium for The Observer newspaper , put Labour on 42 percent , with the Tories on 39 percent .
It is the first time Labour has been ahead of the Government since early July 2019 , a few weeks before Theresa May stepped down as Tory leader and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two main parties on six percent , followed by the Lib Dems on five percent and Green Party on four percent .
The poll also suggested voters have faith in Sir Keir ’ s leadership as 55 percent believe the newly elected Labour leader is ready to be prime minister .
In addition , 40 percent believe Labour is ready to form the next Government .
When comparing the two leaders , voters also had more faith in Sir Keir leading the country , putting him as the best prime minister .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while Mr Johnson is on 32 percent .
Sir Keir is up four points from a fortnight ago , while the Prime Minister is down one point .
JUST IN : Mark Drakeford slams delay in COBRA meetings and warns Boris Johnson The poll shows the Prime Minister ’ s approval ratings are beginning to drop significantly .
While Sir Keir ’ s ratings are very similar to those recorded in a Podium poll a fortnight ago , Mr Johnson ’ s have dropped since then from -6 percent to -12 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister ’ s lowest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic .
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Boris sent severe warning by MP [ COMMENT ] Adam Drummond , associate director of Opinium , said : “ The Labour Party has finally caught up with its leader in polling .
“ While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson became Prime Minister that Labour has been ahead of the Conservatives on vote share , Keir Starmer has had better approval ratings ( both raw and net ) than the Prime Minister for some time and the two leaders have tended to draw on the question of who would be the better prime minister .
“ Now the Labour leader has pulled ahead on that measure as well .
“ While there is strong public support for the new Covid restrictions announced by the Government earlier this week , they have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the government ’ s approval rating that the initial lockdown measures brought in March , suggesting that the ‘ rally around the flag ’ effect was a one-off .
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The Labour Party has secured a three-point lead over the Tories, according to a new poll. This puts Sir Keir Starmer ahead of Boris Johnson for the first time. The survey also found voters believe the Labour leader is ready to be prime minister.
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The survey, by Opinium for The Observer newspaper, put Labour on 42 percent, with the Tories on 39 percent. It is the first time Labour has been ahead of the Government since early July 2019, a few weeks before Theresa May stepped down as Tory leader and Prime Minister. The SNP came behind the two main parties on six percent, followed by the Lib Dems on five percent and Green Party on four percent. The poll also suggested voters have faith in Sir Keir’s leadership as 55 percent believe the newly elected Labour leader is ready to be prime minister.
Boris Johnson has slipped behind Keir Starmer for the first time
The Labour Party has secured a three-point lead over the Tories, according to a new poll
In addition, 40 percent believe Labour is ready to form the next Government. When comparing the two leaders, voters also had more faith in Sir Keir leading the country, putting him as the best prime minister. The Labour leader stands on 36 percent, while Mr Johnson is on 32 percent. Sir Keir is up four points from a fortnight ago, while the Prime Minister is down one point. JUST IN: Mark Drakeford slams delay in COBRA meetings and warns Boris Johnson
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Boris Johnson’s approval ratings are beginning to drop significantly
The recent approval ratings is the Prime Minister’s lowest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic
Adam Drummond, associate director of Opinium, said: “The Labour Party has finally caught up with its leader in polling. “While this is the first time since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister that Labour has been ahead of the Conservatives on vote share, Keir Starmer has had better approval ratings (both raw and net) than the Prime Minister for some time and the two leaders have tended to draw on the question of who would be the better prime minister. “Now the Labour leader has pulled ahead on that measure as well. “While there is strong public support for the new Covid restrictions announced by the Government earlier this week, they have not yet resulted in the sort of boost to the government’s approval rating that the initial lockdown measures brought in March, suggesting that the ‘rally around the flag’ effect was a one-off.”
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