thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--CNN reporter heckles Donald Trump at live White House briefing: 'Are you a sore loser?'

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Donald Trump , 74 , lambasted election workers and alleged fraud in the states where results from a dwindling set of uncounted votes are pushing Democrat Joe Biden nearer to victory .
He launched an extraordinary assault on the country 's democratic process from the White House on Thursday , falsely claiming the election was being `` stolen '' from him during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a case where they 're trying to steal an election . ''
But as he left the podium , journalists called out to the US President .
CNN 's Jim Acosta could be heard repeatedly asking if Mr Trump was being a `` sore loser '' .
He said : `` Are you being a sore loser ? ''
Mr Biden , the former vice president , was chipping away at the Republican incumbent 's leads in Pennsylvania and Georgia even as he maintained narrow advantages in Nevada and Arizona , moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state-by-state Electoral College that determines the winner .
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US Election: Reporter asks Trump if he’s ‘being a sore loser’
Donald Trump, 74, lambasted election workers and alleged fraud in the states where results from a dwindling set of uncounted votes are pushing Democrat Joe Biden nearer to victory. He launched an extraordinary assault on the country's democratic process from the White House on Thursday, falsely claiming the election was being "stolen" from him during the briefing. He said: "This is a case where they're trying to steal an election."
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But as he left the podium, journalists called out to the US President. CNN's Jim Acosta could be heard repeatedly asking if Mr Trump was being a "sore loser". He said: "Are you being a sore loser?" Mr Biden, the former vice president, was chipping away at the Republican incumbent's leads in Pennsylvania and Georgia even as he maintained narrow advantages in Nevada and Arizona, moving closer to securing the 270 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that determines the winner. READ MORE: Donald Trump warned 'stop the count' campaign to backfire if he wins
Donald Trump was heckled by CNN presenter Jim Acosta
Donald Trump lambasted election workers and alleged fraud in the states
In three of the four states, the margins between the two men had tightened since Wednesday, as results from counting centres trickled in and anxious Americans waited for clarity after an exhausting and deeply vitriolic election. In Pennsylvania, Trump's lead had shrunk from 319,000 on Wednesday afternoon to 74,000 a day later, while his margin in Georgia fell from 68,000 to fewer than 4,000. Those numbers were expected to continue to move in Biden's favour, with many of the outstanding ballots from areas that typically vote Democratic, including the cities of Philadelphia and Atlanta. Mr Trump's campaign lost court rulings in the closely contested states of Georgia and Michigan on Thursday, even as it vowed to bring a new lawsuit challenging what it called voting irregularities in Nevada.
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Wednesday each faced narrow paths to potential victory
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Piers Morgan rips apart 'beleaguered' Boris Johnson in rant – 'he couldn't run a bath'

After repeatedly ruling out a second nationwide shutdown , Mr Johnson was urged to call the action by the Government ’ s group of top scientific advisers , who warned of catastrophic consequences if nothing was done .
ITV ’ s Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to respond to a claim Mr Johnson may not be running No10 at all , but rather his advisers “ running him ” .
Piers Morgan summed up his assessment of the Prime Minister ’ s performance , saying : “ He couldn ’ t run a bath.
” Earlier today during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host , commenting on Wednesday 's press conference , said Boris Johnson looked `` beleaguered '' .
Mr Johnson has faced fierce criticism since calling the second national lockdown last weekend .
He and Chancellor Rishi Sunak had ruled out the idea , insisting localised restrictions were the answer to England ’ s rising coronavirus death toll and case numbers .
Mr Sunak said another lockdown would be “ enormously damaging for people ’ s jobs and livelihoods ” and would inflict “ unnecessary pain and suffering ” on parts of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Writing in The Telegraph , columnist Fraser Nelson claimed some of Mr Johnson ’ s allies are beginning to question how much sway he holds in Downing Street , suggesting “ he no longer runs No10 but is instead run by No10.
” Sir Keir Starmer has said Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak are responsible for the “ human cost ” of a delayed lockdown .
The Labour party had called for a national “ circuit-breaker ” lockdown in October as coronavirus cases and deaths were rising in pockets of the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'job losses and business closures' “ And the public finances will be worse than they needed to be.
” Mr Sunak is seen as a likely successor to Mr Johnson .
The Prime Minister has also come under fire from Tory MPs , including former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith .
The MP for Chingford and Woodford Green accused the Prime Minister to “ giving in ” to the scientists to “ march ” England back into a lockdown .
He said Mr Johnson ’ s lockdown served as a “ body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the face of mounting criticism , Mr Johnson has insisted four weeks of national lockdown should be enough to drive down the spread of coronavirus so the severe restrictions can be eased Mr Johnson said he has `` every confidence '' the measures will work so the NHS will not be overwhelmed and the lockdown in England can be eased back into a tiered system on December 2 .
The Prime Minister faced questions over whether he would be able to extend the national restrictions if necessary after 32 Tories defied the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson insists UK lockdown will end in December
After repeatedly ruling out a second nationwide shutdown, Mr Johnson was urged to call the action by the Government’s group of top scientific advisers, who warned of catastrophic consequences if nothing was done. ITV’s Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to respond to a claim Mr Johnson may not be running No10 at all, but rather his advisers “running him”.
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Piers Morgan summed up his assessment of the Prime Minister’s performance, saying: “He couldn’t run a bath.” Earlier today during Good Morning Britain on ITV the excitable host, commenting on Wednesday's press conference, said Boris Johnson looked "beleaguered". Mr Johnson has faced fierce criticism since calling the second national lockdown last weekend. He and Chancellor Rishi Sunak had ruled out the idea, insisting localised restrictions were the answer to England’s rising coronavirus death toll and case numbers.
Piers Morgan said Boris Johnson 'couldn't run a bath' let alone the country during the pandemic
Boris Johnson ordered a second national lockdown after repeatedly ruling it out
Mr Sunak said another lockdown would be “enormously damaging for people’s jobs and livelihoods” and would inflict “unnecessary pain and suffering” on parts of the country where the infection rate is low. Writing in The Telegraph, columnist Fraser Nelson claimed some of Mr Johnson’s allies are beginning to question how much sway he holds in Downing Street, suggesting “he no longer runs No10 but is instead run by No10.” Sir Keir Starmer has said Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak are responsible for the “human cost” of a delayed lockdown. The Labour party had called for a national “circuit-breaker” lockdown in October as coronavirus cases and deaths were rising in pockets of the country. READ MORE: Rishi Sunak only stalling 'job losses and business closures'
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Piers Morgan ripped into Boris Johnson in a Twitter rant
Sir Keir said the PM and the Chancellor are responsible for the 'human cost' of a delayed lockdown
Chancellor Rishi Sunak had previously warned against the devastation caused by a second lockdown
“And the public finances will be worse than they needed to be.” Mr Sunak is seen as a likely successor to Mr Johnson. The Prime Minister has also come under fire from Tory MPs, including former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith. The MP for Chingford and Woodford Green accused the Prime Minister to “giving in” to the scientists to “march” England back into a lockdown.
GMB: Piers Morgan says the ‘tension is mounting’
He said Mr Johnson’s lockdown served as a “body blow to the British people”. In the face of mounting criticism, Mr Johnson has insisted four weeks of national lockdown should be enough to drive down the spread of coronavirus so the severe restrictions can be eased Mr Johnson said he has "every confidence" the measures will work so the NHS will not be overwhelmed and the lockdown in England can be eased back into a tiered system on December 2. The Prime Minister faced questions over whether he would be able to extend the national restrictions if necessary after 32 Tories defied the whip to vote against the measures.
A near-empty Regent Street in London on Thursday


thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--Sadiq Khan left raging as Tories launch 'fact-check' site attacking London Mayor's record

The furious London Mayor said the site was `` masquerading '' as a fact-checking source and accused its publishers of `` peddling fake news '' .
The Transport for London Bailout Facts website does not carry Conservative branding but describes itself as being published on behalf of Tory mayor candidate Shaun Bailey and gives the party 's campaign HQ 's address .
The site attacks Mr Khan 's management of TfL in the wake of a second £1.8bn bail-out from the Government .
It states that TfL has `` wasted '' £9.56bn since 2016 , when Mr Khan became mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , debt interest and lost revenue caused by delays to the Crossrail project .
And it claims losses in fares during the coronavirus crisis have only amounted to only £1.6bn .
A spokeswoman for the mayor said Mr Bailey ’ s campaign was “ deliberately lying ” and described the website as “ fake news masquerading as ‘ facts ’ .
” She said : “ The Tories must stop trying to take Londoners for fools .
`` The only reason TfL needs Government support is because COVID-19 decimated our fares income , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
`` Before the pandemic Mr Khan was clearing up the financial mess left by Boris Johnson 's mayoralty . ''
A spokesman for Mr Bailey 's campaign said : `` If Sadiq Khan is worried about explaining his side of the story , he can set up his own website . ''
`` This website puts the facts out there .
It does n't tell people what to think .
Londoners can make up their own minds . ''
The Transport for London Bailout Facts website was launched after Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the very worst Government proposals '' to secure the a £1.8bn bailout .
He said it was `` not a perfect deal '' but insisted he `` fought hard to get to the best possible place '' .
Last month Boris Johnson claimed TfL was `` effectively bankrupted '' before the virus crisis , and proposals to hike charges were `` entirely the responsibility '' of Mr Khan .
The bailout secures the running of public transport in the capital until March 2021 .
Mr Khan said the Government had wanted TfL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and draconian '' measures in return for the financial package .
These included extending the Congestion Charge zone to the North and South Circular roads , scrapping free travel for older and younger Londoners , and raising fares by more than previously agreed .
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The furious London Mayor said the site was "masquerading" as a fact-checking source and accused its publishers of "peddling fake news". The Transport for London Bailout Facts website does not carry Conservative branding but describes itself as being published on behalf of Tory mayor candidate Shaun Bailey and gives the party's campaign HQ's address.
If Sadiq Khan is worried about explaining his side of the story, he can set up his own website Shaun Bailey campaign spokesman
The site attacks Mr Khan's management of TfL in the wake of a second £1.8bn bail-out from the Government. It states that TfL has "wasted" £9.56bn since 2016, when Mr Khan became mayor, including on pension "overpayments", debt interest and lost revenue caused by delays to the Crossrail project. And it claims losses in fares during the coronavirus crisis have only amounted to only £1.6bn. A spokeswoman for the mayor said Mr Bailey’s campaign was “deliberately lying” and described the website as “fake news masquerading as ‘facts’.”
Sadiq Khan has accused his rival Shaun Bailey of deliberately lying
She said: “The Tories must stop trying to take Londoners for fools. "The only reason TfL needs Government support is because COVID-19 decimated our fares income, as has happened to train operators across the country. "Before the pandemic Mr Khan was clearing up the financial mess left by Boris Johnson's mayoralty." A spokesman for Mr Bailey's campaign said: "If Sadiq Khan is worried about explaining his side of the story, he can set up his own website." "This website puts the facts out there. It doesn't tell people what to think. Londoners can make up their own minds." READ MORE: Sadiq Khan fury: London Mayor condemned over ‘PR stunt’
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Sadiq Khan has come under fire over his running of TfKL
Sean Bailey claims Sadiq Khan has squandered billion since becoming London Mayor
The Transport for London Bailout Facts website was launched after Mr Khan claimed he succeeded in "killing off the very worst Government proposals" to secure the a £1.8bn bailout. He said it was "not a perfect deal" but insisted he "fought hard to get to the best possible place". Last month Boris Johnson claimed TfL was "effectively bankrupted" before the virus crisis, and proposals to hike charges were "entirely the responsibility" of Mr Khan. The bailout secures the running of public transport in the capital until March 2021.
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Boris Johnson said Sadiq Khan should take responsibility for TfL's finances


thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--Last-ditch Brexit call: Boris Johnson to hold SHOWDOWN talks with von der Leyen today

The two leaders will speak on Saturday ahead of the next round of wrangling over post-Brexit future relationship .
They will discuss the “ state of play on the EU-UK negotiations ” , according to Mrs von der Leyen ’ s chief spokesman .
And on Friday a UK Government spokesman said : “ The Prime Minister will speak to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this tomorrow to take stock of the UK-EU negotiations.
” Britain doesn ’ t expect the video-call to usher in a last-minute compromise as both sides head towards a no-deal Brexit .
Negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant breakthroughs on the key sticking points .
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier both said there were “ divergences ” still to overcome on access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and future common standards .
The pair are due to meet in London on Sunday to pick the talks back up after a short hiatus .
During the lull , work continued between senior members of the negotiating team on a legal text for future plans to police any Brexit agreement .
The high-level talks come despite a warning against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson and EU leaders from Mr Barnier .
The EU negotiator said the Prime Minister wanted to have a “ big tug of war ” of as many as 30 unresolved issues in the trade talks .
The Frenchman insisted such a high stakes showdown would see Britain play off access to its coastal waters against the bloc ’ s demand for a regulatory level playing field .
One Brussels source said Mr Barnier was furious with continuous attempts to sideline him in favour of more lenient EU leaders .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to happen , ” The bloc ’ s Brexit chief said , according to sources .
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France ’ s top eurocrat Thierry Breton said it was now “ 50/50 ” whether both sides would be able to reach an agreement by the end of the year .
The close ally of President Macron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to the single market with the freedom to diverge from its rules .
Mr Breton said : “ We are extremely clear on the conditions and the access to our European market.
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The two leaders will speak on Saturday ahead of the next round of wrangling over post-Brexit future relationship. They will discuss the “state of play on the EU-UK negotiations”, according to Mrs von der Leyen’s chief spokesman. And on Friday a UK Government spokesman said: “The Prime Minister will speak to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this tomorrow to take stock of the UK-EU negotiations.”
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Britain doesn’t expect the video-call to usher in a last-minute compromise as both sides head towards a no-deal Brexit. Negotiations broke up earlier this week without any significant breakthroughs on the key sticking points. Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier both said there were “divergences” still to overcome on access to Britain’s fishing grounds and future common standards.
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen will hold Brexit talks on Saturday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
The pair are due to meet in London on Sunday to pick the talks back up after a short hiatus. During the lull, work continued between senior members of the negotiating team on a legal text for future plans to police any Brexit agreement. The high-level talks come despite a warning against a “mass bargaining session” between Mr Johnson and EU leaders from Mr Barnier.
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The EU negotiator said the Prime Minister wanted to have a “big tug of war” of as many as 30 unresolved issues in the trade talks. The Frenchman insisted such a high stakes showdown would see Britain play off access to its coastal waters against the bloc’s demand for a regulatory level playing field. One Brussels source said Mr Barnier was furious with continuous attempts to sideline him in favour of more lenient EU leaders. “I keep telling them that’s not going to happen,” The bloc’s Brexit chief said, according to sources. MUST READ: Barnier admits he must 'compromise' and hand UK boats bigger catches
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will meet for talks on Sunday
Senior figures in Brussels have claimed chances of a no-deal Brexit are rising after a gloomy assessment of the talks by Mr Barnier. France’s top eurocrat Thierry Breton said it was now “50/50” whether both sides would be able to reach an agreement by the end of the year. The close ally of President Macron insisted the bloc would not allow Britain access to the single market with the freedom to diverge from its rules. Mr Breton said: “We are extremely clear on the conditions and the access to our European market.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--‘Undo Biden’s damage!’ Donald Trump urged to run again in 2024 US election in poll

At the time of writing , the current President is trailing Mr Biden and is expected to lose the election .
With that in mind , today ’ s Express.co.uk poll asked readers , “ Should Donald Trump run again in 2024 if he loses presidency ?
” In response , 1,497 ( 58 percent ) out of 2,574 voted Mr Trump should run as the Republican candidate in the 2024 election .
In contrast , 1,046 ( 41 percent ) voted he shouldn ’ t while just 31 people were unsure .
Commenting on the poll , one person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he doesn ’ t , we are all f***ed.
” A second said : “ Yes to undo the damage done by Biden.
” A third said : “ He will have four years to go over what was wrong during his time and how to put it right .
“ He and his party will have four years to return the accusations etc that he has had to suffer over the last four years .
“ Will Biden last - doubt it once all the dirt starts to become public knowledge.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should .
“ America will need a decent president to clear up the mess senile Biden leaves behind.
” JUST IN : BBC bias : 'Unfair ' US election monologue 'mocks ' impartiality - claim At the time of writing , 44 out of 50 states have declared with the eventual winner needing 270 electoral college seats to win the election .
If Mr Biden does indeed win the race , it will be down to crucial victories in crucial swing states such as Michigan , Pennsylvania and Arizona .
The states historically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore can switch between parties for each election cycle .
While it is thought Mr Biden is close to an election victory , Mr Trump has made several claims of election fraud .
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[ Insight ] Due to a large number of postal votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have committed fraud although many local election authorities have refuted his accusations .
Indeed , Mr Trump ’ s campaign team has released a statement claiming the US public needs a “ transparent ” look into how all votes have been counted .
The statement reads : “ We believe the American people deserve to have full transparency into all vote counting and election certification , and that this is no longer about any single election .
`` This is about the integrity of our entire election process .
“ From the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be counted and all illegal ballots should not be counted , yet we have met resistance to this basic principle by Democrats at every turn .
`` We will pursue this process through every aspect of the law to guarantee that the American people have confidence in our government .

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At the time of writing, the current President is trailing Mr Biden and is expected to lose the election. With that in mind, today’s Express.co.uk poll asked readers, “Should Donald Trump run again in 2024 if he loses presidency?” In response, 1,497 (58 percent) out of 2,574 voted Mr Trump should run as the Republican candidate in the 2024 election.
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In contrast, 1,046 (41 percent) voted he shouldn’t while just 31 people were unsure. Commenting on the poll, one person said: “I wish. If he doesn’t, we are all f***ed.” A second said: “Yes to undo the damage done by Biden.” A third said: “He will have four years to go over what was wrong during his time and how to put it right.
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“He and his party will have four years to return the accusations etc that he has had to suffer over the last four years. “Will Biden last - doubt it once all the dirt starts to become public knowledge.” A fourth said: “Yes he should. “America will need a decent president to clear up the mess senile Biden leaves behind.” JUST IN: BBC bias: 'Unfair' US election monologue 'mocks' impartiality - claim
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At the time of writing, 44 out of 50 states have declared with the eventual winner needing 270 electoral college seats to win the election. If Mr Biden does indeed win the race, it will be down to crucial victories in crucial swing states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona. The states historically do not have a defined political allegiance and therefore can switch between parties for each election cycle. While it is thought Mr Biden is close to an election victory, Mr Trump has made several claims of election fraud. DON'T MISS Donald Trump humiliated by Fox News host: 'This will kill you' [Latest]
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Due to a large number of postal votes, Mr Trump has insisted some states have committed fraud although many local election authorities have refuted his accusations. Indeed, Mr Trump’s campaign team has released a statement claiming the US public needs a “transparent” look into how all votes have been counted. The statement reads: “We believe the American people deserve to have full transparency into all vote counting and election certification, and that this is no longer about any single election. "This is about the integrity of our entire election process.
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“From the beginning we have said that all legal ballots must be counted and all illegal ballots should not be counted, yet we have met resistance to this basic principle by Democrats at every turn. "We will pursue this process through every aspect of the law to guarantee that the American people have confidence in our government.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Brexit deal on brink as Barnier could face mad rush to get agreement signed off by EU

Mr Barnier met with Lord David Frost to continue Brexit negotiations in Brussels this week but talks concluded with the areas of divergence remaining .
Following the conclusion of talks , Mr Barnier stated the EU is “ prepared for all scenarios ” .
Despite his claims , one leading academic has claimed the bloc still has one major issue on its hands despite Mr Barnier ’ s claims .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , professor Ale De Ruyter of Birmingham University and director of its Centre for Brexit Studies , said there are still “ political hoops ” for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an agreement between the two sides , professor De Ruyter claimed time is now running out for the deal to be ratified by the EU27 .
The EU27 must pass any potential free trade agreement if it is to take effect from January 1 .
Professor De Ruyter said : “ I think that the big issue is one of timing .
“ It isn ’ t so much that the EU will forever fail to ratify a deal , merely that ratification might be held up due to the objections of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Moreover , there are political hoops that need jumping through .
“ In order to take effect on 1st January , any deal will need to be agreed really quite quickly now , and there is always the possibility of a delay in ratification.
” The EU has hinted the middle of this month stands as the deadline for a deal to be agreed before being ratified by the other member states .
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During the conversation , the two will discuss the state of play of negotiations after Mr Barnier informed EU diplomats that serious divergences remain .
Lord Frost also echoed a similar sentiment and claimed problems still remain despite the two weeks of intensive talks .
The pair will hold talks again on Sunday in order to solve the areas of divergence : state aid , fishing rights and the dispute mechanism .
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Mr Johnson said : “ I very much hope that we will get a deal , and obviously that depends on our friends and partners across the Channel .
`` I think there is a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do .
“ If not , the country is of course very , very well prepared and as I have said before , we can do very , very well on Australian terms . ''

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Mr Barnier met with Lord David Frost to continue Brexit negotiations in Brussels this week but talks concluded with the areas of divergence remaining. Following the conclusion of talks, Mr Barnier stated the EU is “prepared for all scenarios”. Despite his claims, one leading academic has claimed the bloc still has one major issue on its hands despite Mr Barnier’s claims.
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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Professor Alex de Ruyter of Birmingham City University, said there are still “political hoops” for the bloc to negotiate. In the event of an agreement between the two sides, professor De Ruyter claimed time is now running out for the deal to be ratified by the EU27. The EU27 must pass any potential free trade agreement if it is to take effect from January 1. Professor De Ruyter said: “I think that the big issue is one of timing.
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“It isn’t so much that the EU will forever fail to ratify a deal, merely that ratification might be held up due to the objections of an individual member state or region. “Moreover, there are political hoops that need jumping through. “In order to take effect on 1st January, any deal will need to be agreed really quite quickly now, and there is always the possibility of a delay in ratification.” The EU has hinted the middle of this month stands as the deadline for a deal to be agreed before being ratified by the other member states. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Johnson ignores Barnier 'noise' to focus on breakthrough
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Brexit news: Michel Barnier concluded talks this week
In order to break the Brexit deadlock, the Prime Minister and EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen are due to speak on Saturday. During the conversation, the two will discuss the state of play of negotiations after Mr Barnier informed EU diplomats that serious divergences remain. Lord Frost also echoed a similar sentiment and claimed problems still remain despite the two weeks of intensive talks. The pair will hold talks again on Sunday in order to solve the areas of divergence: state aid, fishing rights and the dispute mechanism. DON'T MISS Royal Family LIVE: Kate and William banned from signing autographs [Live blog]
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Despite the concern over the lack of progress, the Prime Minister claimed he is still hopeful a deal can be agreed. Mr Johnson said: “I very much hope that we will get a deal, and obviously that depends on our friends and partners across the Channel. "I think there is a deal to be done if they want to do. “If not, the country is of course very, very well prepared and as I have said before, we can do very, very well on Australian terms."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Don’t surrender Boris! EU warned no Brexit deal on fishing 'really problematic' for bloc

The October deadline for Brexit negotiations has come and gone with neither side able to come to an agreement on fishing rights for EU vessels in UK waters under a new relationship .
Crucial talks are set to continue as the end of the transition period looms closer - coming to an end on December 31 .
Negotiations were gridlocked over issues such as fishing and state aid , but the CEO of the NFFO has claimed the EU created an “ artificial linkage ” between trade and fisheries .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Barrie Deas said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a trade point of view it ’ s much better to have a deal than not have a deal .
“ And that includes the fish trade .
There are businesses of both sides of the Channel which depend on the flow of trade and fishing products .
“ But in a no deal situation we would have to trade under WTO terms which wouldn ’ t be as advantageous and it would be problematic but having said that I don ’ t think the UK will or should surrender on fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s the EU that has made this artificial linkage between trade and fisheries .
“ In our mind , they are two completely separate issues which should be dealt with separately .
“ It ’ s the EU who has made this linkage .
“ We can understand why they have made the linkage because it has got very weak leverage in fisheries - their boats take about five times as much out of UK waters as we take out of EU waters .
READ MORE : EU disintegrating as German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not having access is really problematic to them.
” As the transition period is set to come to an end on December 31 , with or without a deal in place , Mr Deas claimed the EU knows how damaging no deal will be .
He continued : “ If you look at it in terms of fishing rights , then if there is no deal we go into annual negotiations with the EU for a standalone arrangement for 2021 .
“ Exactly the same issues arise there .
DO N'T MISS Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump tweet [ REVEAL ] Biden 's victory will NOT help Starmer as it risks 'Obama effect ' [ INSIGHT ] Boris Johnson 'played Donald Trump like a fiddle ' insider claimed [ COMMENT ] “ Without an annual agreement there will be no access to UK waters and the issue of quota shares will appear again .
“ So the EU knows not having a deal means problems on fishing rights very soon , from January 1.
” The UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has suggested a ‘ glide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future fisheries could be on the cards .
He said last month : “ Provided the end point is one that we wish to get to , there could be some glide path to get there .
“ There are quite significant limits of what could be done there .
“ I don ’ t think we would wish to close an agreement that didn ’ t satisfy the reasonable expectations of UK fishermen.
” Mr Deas also believes any delay to Brexit would cause increasing frustrations in the fishing industry .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having been tied into disadvantaged terms for 40 years , would be somewhat frustrated with any further delay .

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The October deadline for Brexit negotiations has come and gone with neither side able to come to an agreement on fishing rights for EU vessels in UK waters under a new relationship. Crucial talks are set to continue as the end of the transition period looms closer - coming to an end on December 31.
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Negotiations were gridlocked over issues such as fishing and state aid, but the CEO of the NFFO has claimed the EU created an “artificial linkage” between trade and fisheries. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Barrie Deas said: “I think both sides want a deal because from a trade point of view it’s much better to have a deal than not have a deal. “And that includes the fish trade. There are businesses of both sides of the Channel which depend on the flow of trade and fishing products. “But in a no deal situation we would have to trade under WTO terms which wouldn’t be as advantageous and it would be problematic but having said that I don’t think the UK will or should surrender on fishing rights to get a deal.
EU warned no Brexit deal on fishing 'problematic'
Transition period to end in December
“It’s the EU that has made this artificial linkage between trade and fisheries. “In our mind, they are two completely separate issues which should be dealt with separately. “It’s the EU who has made this linkage. “We can understand why they have made the linkage because it has got very weak leverage in fisheries - their boats take about five times as much out of UK waters as we take out of EU waters. READ MORE: EU disintegrating as German economy could 'threaten monetary union'
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UK Brexit negotiator David Frost
“So not having access is really problematic to them.” As the transition period is set to come to an end on December 31, with or without a deal in place, Mr Deas claimed the EU knows how damaging no deal will be. He continued: “If you look at it in terms of fishing rights, then if there is no deal we go into annual negotiations with the EU for a standalone arrangement for 2021. “Exactly the same issues arise there. DON'T MISS
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European dependence on fishing waters
“Without an annual agreement there will be no access to UK waters and the issue of quota shares will appear again. “So the EU knows not having a deal means problems on fishing rights very soon, from January 1.” The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has suggested a ‘glide path’ towards an end point for future fisheries could be on the cards. He said last month: “Provided the end point is one that we wish to get to, there could be some glide path to get there.
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
“There are quite significant limits of what could be done there. “I don’t think we would wish to close an agreement that didn’t satisfy the reasonable expectations of UK fishermen.” Mr Deas also believes any delay to Brexit would cause increasing frustrations in the fishing industry. He said: “I think the industry, having been tied into disadvantaged terms for 40 years, would be somewhat frustrated with any further delay.
Fishing remains one of the key issues in talks


thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Donald Trump snub: Andrew Neil exposes President's fury as Fox News abandons US leader

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Donald Trump is @ @ @ @ @ key bases , the Republican Party and Fox News , according to Andrew Neil .
@ @ @ @ @ spoke to BBC Politics Live about what the incumbent President could expect in response to @ @ @ @ @ after the Trump campaign announced they are launching legal challenges in some key states .
@ @ @ @ @ `` I spoke to somebody last night who 'd had a long telephone call with @ @ @ @ @ is digging in .
He is going to fight this all the way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ will be on his side .
`` The Republican establishment in Washington is not particularly @ @ @ @ @ road . ''
READ MORE : Joe Biden says he 's won Wisconsin and Michigan @ @ @ @ @ Trump

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Donald Trump is quickly losing support in his key bases, the Republican Party and Fox News, according to Andrew Neil. The US Election Night presenter spoke to BBC Politics Live about what the incumbent President could expect in response to his demands. This comes after the Trump campaign announced they are launching legal challenges in some key states.
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Mr Neil told viewers: "I spoke to somebody last night who'd had a long telephone call with him. "Mr Trump is digging in. He is going to fight this all the way. "The interesting thing is who will be on his side. "The Republican establishment in Washington is not particularly keen to go down this road." READ MORE: Joe Biden says he's won Wisconsin and Michigan as he hits out at Trump
Donald Trump snub: Andrew Neil exposes President's fury as Fox News abandons US leader
The Trump campaign announced they are launching legal challenges in some key states.
He continued: "More interestingly, Fox News is not pouring petrol on the flames. "Fox News is not running with these tweets and turning them into incendiary coverage. "It's one of the reasons he's quite angry about it. "These tweets are going out but even Fox News is not picking them up."
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'Fox News is not running with these tweets and turning them into incendiary coverage.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--George Galloway mocks SNP civil war as IndyRef2 campaign hit by bitter infighting

Mr Galloway was swift to respond to a spat between pro-independence figures Pete Wishart and Angus Macfadyen .
Mr Wishart , SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire , posted a tweet claiming record-breaking satisfaction ratings for the party and called for an end to criticism from supporters of Scottish independence .
He said : `` The SNP is at 58 percent with record-breaking satisfaction ratings .
`` The public are with the SNP and with independence .
`` The only people who can beat us now are ourselves .
`` The # SNPbad from some indy supporters must stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , saying : `` Some indy supporters ?
You 've lost 45,000 members in the past year because of your insufferable and arrogant inability to listen to those who swept you to power .
`` Keep going , see where it leads you .
`` Where 's the Indyref cash by the way .
Still waiting on an answer to that . ''
Former Labour MP Mr Galloway , a longstanding critic of the SNP , joined the row with a brutal jibe .
He said : `` You ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laugh ... '' READ MORE : SNP panic : Ukip founder joins George Galloway to force Sturgeon out The civil war within the IndyRef2 campaign erupted as the UK Government 's Scottish Secretary stood firm in his opposition to another vote .
Alister Jack has dismissed any notion of another independence referendum despite questions over the `` once-in-a-generation '' argument being `` rhetorical flourish '' .
Scotland 's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell last month said a second vote could be held as early as next year with a shorter campaign than the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with the BBC , Mr Jack suggested a generation could be `` 25 or 40 years '' .
And in conversation with Good Morning Scotland , he said : `` We had a referendum , it was once in a generation , as a democrat I respect the outcome of referenda , we 're delivering on Brexit , and we are respecting the outcome of the 2014 referendum on independence .
`` In the white paper for independence produced by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon , once in a generation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that paper almost in the first six paragraphs , and then a number of times thereafter .
`` It was not a rhetorical flourish and nobody should ever allow that to become a fact because it simply is n't one .
`` The white paper was about a lot of nonsense on an economy built on 110 , 120 dollars for a barrel of oil .
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Scottish independence: Alister Jack says ‘it’s no for a generation’
Mr Galloway was swift to respond to a spat between pro-independence figures Pete Wishart and Angus Macfadyen. Mr Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, posted a tweet claiming record-breaking satisfaction ratings for the party and called for an end to criticism from supporters of Scottish independence.
You’d need a heart of stone not to laugh George Galloway
He said: "The SNP is at 58 percent with record-breaking satisfaction ratings. "The public are with the SNP and with independence. "The only people who can beat us now are ourselves. "The #SNPbad from some indy supporters must stop."
George Galloway has mocked Nicola Sturgeon's SNP
Scottish actor Mr Macfadyen responded on Twitter, saying: "Some indy supporters? You've lost 45,000 members in the past year because of your insufferable and arrogant inability to listen to those who swept you to power. "Keep going, see where it leads you. "Where's the Indyref cash by the way. Still waiting on an answer to that." Former Labour MP Mr Galloway, a longstanding critic of the SNP, joined the row with a brutal jibe. He said: "You’d need a heart of stone not to laugh..." READ MORE: SNP panic: Ukip founder joins George Galloway to force Sturgeon out
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Pete Wishart called on IndyRef2 supporters to stop criticising the SNP leadership
Angus MacFadyen lashed out at Pete Wishart on Twitter
The civil war within the IndyRef2 campaign erupted as the UK Government's Scottish Secretary stood firm in his opposition to another vote. Alister Jack has dismissed any notion of another independence referendum despite questions over the "once-in-a-generation" argument being "rhetorical flourish". Scotland's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell last month said a second vote could be held as early as next year with a shorter campaign than the one during the 2014 poll. But in an interview with the BBC, Mr Jack suggested a generation could be "25 or 40 years".
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And in conversation with Good Morning Scotland, he said: "We had a referendum, it was once in a generation, as a democrat I respect the outcome of referenda, we're delivering on Brexit, and we are respecting the outcome of the 2014 referendum on independence. "In the white paper for independence produced by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, once in a generation is referred to a number of times in that paper almost in the first six paragraphs, and then a number of times thereafter. "It was not a rhetorical flourish and nobody should ever allow that to become a fact because it simply isn't one. "The white paper was about a lot of nonsense on an economy built on 110, 120 dollars for a barrel of oil. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Guy Verhofstadt brutally shut down after Trump outburst - 'Still haven’t accepted Brexit!'

The Belgian MEP retweeted a video of John McCain ’ s concession speech - which has reemerged on social media and been widely praised for his humility - after he lost the presidential election to Barack Obama in 2008 .
Mr Verhofstadt said : “ This is how it should be done , @ realDonaldTrump.
” But some Twitter users hit back at the MEP and accused him of failing to accept Brexit .
One commented : “ You still have n't accepted the outcome of the Brexit referendum.
” Another asked : “ Like you graciously accepted the Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Democracy isn ’ t in your vocabulary.
” Another sarcastically added : “ I remember the # remainer camp acting courteously and honourable when the # brexit vote was confirmed .
There were no arguments , they just accepted defeat and got on with life .
# imbeingsarcastic.
” A fifth fumed : “ I can ’ t recall you accepting the outcome of the Brexit vote !
” One commented : `` Glad to see you have found a role model for your concession speech , so please hurry up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can all see the back of you ! ''
READ MORE : Guy Verhofstadt brutally ripped apart after jibe at Farage Another wrote : “ Or take the EU model , and not let the people elect any of those in power.
” One more added : “ EU take note on Brexit.
” But other Twitter users agreed with Mr Verhofstadt , with one commenting : “ Masterfully articulate , full of integrity and honesty , and desire for compromise .
Where is that USA now ?
” DO N'T MISS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitments ' [ VIDEO ] Verhofstadt fumes at 'ridiculous ' eurosceptics in Brexit rant [ INSIGHT ] Brexiteers rage at Verhofstadt after smug 'humble pie ' tweet [ ANALYSIS ] Mr Verhofstadt ’ s tweet comes as Joe Biden is moving closer to victory in the presidential race .
The Democratic challenger has overtaken the lead in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania .
Mr Biden has called for calm and patience , while Mr Trump has made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud .
Speaking from the White House on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count the legal votes , I easily win .
If you count the illegal votes they can try to steal the election from us . ''

Brexit: Guy Verhofstadt says UK could make ‘huge mess’
The Belgian MEP retweeted a video of John McCain’s concession speech - which has reemerged on social media and been widely praised for his humility - after he lost the presidential election to Barack Obama in 2008. Mr Verhofstadt said: “This is how it should be done, @realDonaldTrump.”
But some Twitter users hit back at the MEP and accused him of failing to accept Brexit. One commented: “You still haven't accepted the outcome of the Brexit referendum.” Another asked: “Like you graciously accepted the Brexit vote?” A third blasted: “Democracy isn’t in your vocabulary.”
Guy Verhofstadt has been mocked over Brexit after tweeting about the US election
The Belgian MEP retweeted a video of John McCain’s concession speech after he lost the presidential election to Barack Obama in 2008
Another sarcastically added: “I remember the #remainer camp acting courteously and honourable when the #brexit vote was confirmed. There were no arguments, they just accepted defeat and got on with life. #imbeingsarcastic.” A fifth fumed: “I can’t recall you accepting the outcome of the Brexit vote!” One commented: "Glad to see you have found a role model for your concession speech, so please hurry up and use it, Guy, so that we can all see the back of you!" READ MORE: Guy Verhofstadt brutally ripped apart after jibe at Farage
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Some Twitter users hit back at the MEP and accused him of failing to accept Brexit
Mr Verhofstadt’s tweet comes as Joe Biden is moving closer to victory in the presidential race
Mr Verhofstadt’s tweet comes as Joe Biden is moving closer to victory in the presidential race. The Democratic challenger has overtaken the lead in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Mr Biden has called for calm and patience, while Mr Trump has made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. Speaking from the White House on Thursday, Mr Trump said: "If you count the legal votes, I easily win. If you count the illegal votes they can try to steal the election from us."
This is how it should be done, @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/58n5oddUWh — Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) November 6, 2020
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--EU’s Brexit blow: Boris told ‘don’t worry’ - Biden's team give HUGE trade deal boost

With Mr Biden closing in on victory but allegations from Donald Trump about voter fraud , UK ministers have avoided commenting on the election and instead waited to see what the final outcome is .
However , international trade secretary Liz Truss has made it clear that she believes a UK/US trade deal will happen whatever the result .
Concerns had been raised that Mr Biden and the Democrats might block a trade deal because of the Irish American lobby in the party .
Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had threatened to use their majority to stop the deal over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after claims it undermined the Northern Ireland peace process .
Mr Biden was also Barack Obama ’ s vice president when the then American president said in 2016 that Britain would be “ at the back of the queue ” for trade deals if it chose Brexit .
But MPs have told the Sunday Express that they have been told “ not to worry ” .
One said : “ We have been briefed that the concerns over Mr Biden and the Democrats are inflated and that talks with them have been ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump administration.
” Another added : “ On the face of it a Biden presidency is not good but reports that Boris is holding up a deal with the EU to see if Biden wins are not true .
“ We have been assured that the democrats want a trade deal too .
But nobody wants to comment publicly at the moment because it is such a mess in the States.
” Last month , in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express , Ms Truss publicly dismissed the concerns about the Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely committed to the Good Friday Agreement so we can address all the concerns that have been raised .
During the talks I have been having , as well as talking to my counterparts in the trade department , I have also been talking to the Democrats and Republicans .
“ That ’ s clearly important because every deal has to be passed through Congress and there is strong cross party support for a deal with the UK .
“ People recognise that we are a high standard country , we are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are not going to be posing a threat to US manufacturing , we are complimentary countries who already do a lot of business together .
“ So I think the Americans are as excited about the opportunities for that as we are.
” In the interview she also noted that the US is keen to link the world ’ s two biggest financial services centres in the City of London and New York .
A deal with the US will boost trade annually by an estimated £15.3 billion and wages by £1.8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East and the Midlands .
Currently UK companies pay £500 million in tariffs to the US which she wants ended .
She highlighted dinner plates with a 28 percent tariff into the US .
“ With dinner plates we have got places like Stoke on Trent who have got some of the best manufacturers in the world with places like Wedgewood .
“ We particularly want those unfair tariffs removed on Scotch whisky .
”

US Election: Biden victory is 'in UK's best interests' says Nandy
Mr Biden has been declared for victory despite allegations from Donald Trump about voter fraud, but UK ministers have yet to comment on the election. However, international trade secretary Liz Truss has made it clear that she believes a UK/US trade deal would happen whatever the result. Concerns had been raised that Mr Biden and the Democrats might block a trade deal because of the Irish American lobby in the party.
Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had threatened to use their majority to stop the deal over Boris Johnson’s internal market bill after claims it undermined the Northern Ireland peace process.
Mr Biden was also Barack Obama’s vice president when the then American president said in 2016 that Britain would be “at the back of the queue” for trade deals if it chose Brexit.
But MPs have told the Sunday Express that they have been told “not to worry”.
One said: “We have been briefed that the concerns over Mr Biden and the Democrats are inflated and that talks with them have been ongoing throughout the process as well as the Trump administration.” Another added: “On the face of it a Biden presidency is not good but reports that Boris is holding up a deal with the EU to see if Biden wins are not true.
“We have been assured that the democrats want a trade deal too. But nobody wants to comment publicly at the moment because it is such a mess in the States.”
Joe Biden's team have reassured Briton it will not prevent a US trade deal
Last month, in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express, Ms Truss publicly dismissed the concerns about the Democrats.
She said: “We are completely committed to the Good Friday Agreement so we can address all the concerns that have been raised. During the talks I have been having, as well as talking to my counterparts in the trade department, I have also been talking to the Democrats and Republicans. “That’s clearly important because every deal has to be passed through Congress and there is strong cross party support for a deal with the UK.
“People recognise that we are a high standard country, we are not going to be undercutting US workers, we are not going to be posing a threat to US manufacturing, we are complimentary countries who already do a lot of business together.
“So I think the Americans are as excited about the opportunities for that as we are.”
Nancy Pelosi has threatened to stop a UK-USA trade deal
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In the interview she also noted that the US is keen to link the world’s two biggest financial services centres in the City of London and New York.
A deal with the US will boost trade annually by an estimated £15.3 billion and wages by £1.8 billion particularly benefiting Scotland, the North East and the Midlands.
Currently UK companies pay £500 million in tariffs to the US which she wants ended.
She highlighted dinner plates with a 28 percent tariff into the US. “With dinner plates we have got places like Stoke on Trent who have got some of the best manufacturers in the world with places like Wedgewood.
“We particularly want those unfair tariffs removed on Scotch whisky.”
The US wants 'unfair tariffs removed on Scotch whiskey'


thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--Yanis Varoufakis dismantles EU's hope that 'things will go back to normal' if Biden wins

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Yanis Varoufakis ridiculed EU leaders ' hope that `` things would go back to normal '' under a Joe Biden US presidency .
Joe Biden , who is on the verge of winning the presidency , has 264 electoral votes according to the latest Associated Press count .
However , Mr Varoufakis dismissed claims from Brussels that a Joe Biden win would `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to the BBC , the former Greek finance minister said : `` European leaders were banking on this transition from Trump to Biden .
`` They were pinning their hopes to return things back to normal .
With NATO , with the defence umbrella of the US again protecting Europe and Germany .
`` I fear European leaders will not be very pleased with what they find out in the next few months or years .
`` Trump may have gone , or may be on his way out but the shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last four years is not going to be reversed . ''
JUST IN : Boris must take stock of Biden 's victory - UK can not be left behind

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Yanis Varoufakis ridiculed EU leaders' hope that "things would go back to normal" under a Joe Biden US presidency. Joe Biden, who is on the verge of winning the presidency, has 264 electoral votes according to the latest Associated Press count. However, Mr Varoufakis dismissed claims from Brussels that a Joe Biden win would "reverse the effects of Trump".
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Speaking to the BBC, the former Greek finance minister said: "European leaders were banking on this transition from Trump to Biden. "They were pinning their hopes to return things back to normal. With NATO, with the defence umbrella of the US again protecting Europe and Germany. "I fear European leaders will not be very pleased with what they find out in the next few months or years. "Trump may have gone, or may be on his way out but the shift in geopolitics that he effected in the last four years is not going to be reversed." JUST IN: Boris must take stock of Biden's victory - UK cannot be left behind
Varoufakis ridiculed EU leaders' hope that 'things would go back to normal' under Joe Biden
Varoufakis suggested that unilateralism and Trumpian politics will stay in Europe and the US for the foreseeable future
He suggested that era of Trump-style politics will endure in Europe and the US for the foreseeable future. This comes despite Joe Biden's pledge on Friday to end the "total, unrelenting, unending warfare" of Trump-era politics. In a short address to the American people, the former Vice-President voiced confidence that his win over President Donald Trump would soon be declared. He called for calm and patience, after Donald Trump warned he will dispute the result of the election over claims of widespread voter fraud - without providing any evidence.
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US Election: Donald Trump's niece warns 'he can still do damage'
Varoufakous noted that Mr Biden will suffer gridlock in his first term
Mr Biden said: "The numbers tell us a clear and convincing story. We are going to win this race." Mr Varoufakous noted that Mr Biden will suffer gridlock in his first term, after the Democrats failed to take the US Senate. He said: "With the great success of Trump, sadly, in securing a stalemate in the senate, Biden now has been liberated from having to implement the Green New Deal. "This is a very bad outcome, the worst outcome, for progressives. "Without control of the senate, he cannot enact a Green New Deal. Now he has a perfect excuse for not implementing it." DON'T MISS: Iran unveils terrifying underground missile base at secret location [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--'Merkel and Macron said nothing!' Thornberry's call for Boris to condemn Trump dismantled

The Labour MP told BBC Newsnight on Friday she thought it is `` shocking '' Boris Johnson is yet to condemn Donald Trump and his bid to undermine western democracy as America awaits the results of the 2020 election .
The incumbent US President accused the Democrats of electoral fraud as Joe Biden leads the race .
Ms Thornberry said : `` The approach that we 've had with Donald Trump has always been the wrong one .
We have never stood up to him and we 've never talked to him about why we disagree with his fundamental values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson refusing to condemn the way in which the President of the United States has been trying to undermine western democracy , is truly shocking .
`` There will definitely need to be a major change . ''
Asked if she would have actually come out to condemn what was happening in America if she was an EU leader , she said : `` Yes , and in common with many other international leaders who have said that it was completely inappropriate for the President of the United States , without there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to undermine the democratic process happening in the United States . ''
But the BBC host blasted : `` I do n't think Macron or Merkel have actually said anything , have they ?
`` Those presumably are the world leaders you would be thinking about . ''
READ MORE : US election BOMBSHELL : Ivanka Trump could persuade father to concede On Friday , President Trump signalled he would not go quietly from the Oval Office , tweeting : `` Joe Biden should not wrongfully claim the office of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also .
Legal proceedings are just now beginning !
`` I had such a big lead in all of these states late into election night , only to see the leads miraculously disappear as the days went by .
Perhaps these leads will return as our legal proceedings move forward ! ''
The Biden campaign was forthright in its reply to an earlier outburst by Mr Trump , in which he made unsubstantiated claims about `` illegal ballots '' in the election .
`` As we said on July 19 , the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign said in a statement .
`` And the United States Government is perfectly capable of escorting trespassers out of the White House . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson continued to say he has `` every confidence '' in the checks and balances of the American constitution and said he would `` work closely with whoever is the president '' but declined to comment further .
Former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has said Downing Street may be relieved if Donald Trump loses the election and said he disagreed with some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson .
He told Times Radio : `` It 's often said that Boris Johnson and Donald Trump are blood brothers .
No .
I think that 's a rather silly exaggeration .
DO N'T MISS : US tensions EXPLODE as police arrest man for ‘ threatening shooting ' [ VIDEO ] Trump wo n't concede & will need to talked out of White House - adviser [ INSIGHT ] US election results LIVE : Joe Biden insists 'we will win ' [ LIVE BLOG ] '' Yes , they both have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both use populist rhetoric and can be accused of having a rather unusual private life but there the similarity comes to an end .
`` I suspect 10 Downing Street , although it will never say this , will actually also be slightly relieved that he 'll be dealing with an American president who 'll be predictable , who will not tweet policy when he wakes up in the morning and who will therefore be able to be part of a coherent approach to the issues that we 'll face in government .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think President Trump is going out of office more or less the same way as he 's performed in office ; a combination of spasm , frustration and general irresponsibility .
`` If anyone had any doubts about his unsuitability for office , the way he 's trying to pretend the law 's being broken because he 's being defeated pretty well sums up the man we 've had to live with for four years . ''

US Election: Johnson should 'condemn' Trump claims Thornberry
The Labour MP told BBC Newsnight on Friday she thought it is "shocking" Boris Johnson is yet to condemn Donald Trump and his bid to undermine western democracy as America awaits the results of the 2020 election. The incumbent US President accused the Democrats of electoral fraud as Joe Biden leads the race. Ms Thornberry said: "The approach that we've had with Donald Trump has always been the wrong one. We have never stood up to him and we've never talked to him about why we disagree with his fundamental values.
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"Even today, to hear Boris Johnson refusing to condemn the way in which the President of the United States has been trying to undermine western democracy, is truly shocking. "There will definitely need to be a major change." Asked if she would have actually come out to condemn what was happening in America if she was an EU leader, she said: "Yes, and in common with many other international leaders who have said that it was completely inappropriate for the President of the United States, without there being any evidence to support it, to try to undermine the democratic process happening in the United States." But the BBC host blasted: "I don't think Macron or Merkel have actually said anything, have they? "Those presumably are the world leaders you would be thinking about." READ MORE: US election BOMBSHELL: Ivanka Trump could persuade father to concede
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--Sturgeon crisis: Polling guru John Curtice says SNP independence support may soon COLLAPSE

The coronavirus crisis has been key to pushing Scottish independence ahead in the polls , according to Professor Sir John Curtice .
The polling expert said the `` question remains '' whether that lead in the opinion polls could plunge once coronavirus leaves the spotlight .
Speaking to RT , Sir John also explained since coronavirus has dominated the news , key and controversial independence issues like a future border between Scotland and England have `` not been debated '' .
Eleven polls in a row have shown a majority of Scottish people now favour independence , marking a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sir John told RT that the jump in support can be tied to the Scottish First Minister 's handling of the coronavirus crisis .
He said it `` seems to be case that if Brexit is fueling independence , COVID-19 is pushing it even further '' .
The Professor of Politics said : `` Before the pandemic , until the end of last year , all the increase in support for independence was happening among Remain voters . ''
JUST IN : Polling guru John Curtice admits UK polls are RIGGED against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have moved from 50 percent at the start of this year , to now 11 polls in a row putting Yes ahead with an average of 54 percent .
`` This does n't seem to have anything to do with Brexit because the increase most recently has occurred both among Remain and Leave voters .
It is no longer specific to Brexit .
`` `` Crucially , 20 percent of those people who voted No in 2014 said in a recent poll , actually , I think Scotland would have handled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clue that this has tipped them into the Yes camp , and generated the substantial lead the Yes camp now enjoy . ''
He said that big question is when coronavirus `` dies down , '' whether `` support for independence also dies down '' .
Sir John added : `` The perception that Sturgeon is handling coronavirus well , that Boris is handling it badly , the question is whether that remains in place .
`` There are also a number of independence issues that have not been debated due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 . ''
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Indyref2: Coronavirus crisis will 'leave impression' says expert
The coronavirus crisis has been key to pushing Scottish independence ahead in the polls, according to Professor Sir John Curtice. The polling expert said the "question remains" whether that lead in the opinion polls could plunge once coronavirus leaves the spotlight. Speaking to RT, Sir John also explained since coronavirus has dominated the news, key and controversial independence issues like a future border between Scotland and England have "not been debated".
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Eleven polls in a row have shown a majority of Scottish people now favour independence, marking a huge boost for Ms Sturgeon and the SNP. Sir John told RT that the jump in support can be tied to the Scottish First Minister's handling of the coronavirus crisis. He said it "seems to be case that if Brexit is fueling independence, COVID-19 is pushing it even further". The Professor of Politics said: "Before the pandemic, until the end of last year, all the increase in support for independence was happening among Remain voters." JUST IN: Polling guru John Curtice admits UK polls are RIGGED against Tories
The coronavirus crisis has been key to pushing Scottish independence ahead in the polls
The polling expert said that the 'question remains' whether that lead in the opinion polls could plunge once coronavirus leaves the spotlight
Sir John continued: "But, we have moved from 50 percent at the start of this year, to now 11 polls in a row putting Yes ahead with an average of 54 percent. "This doesn't seem to have anything to do with Brexit because the increase most recently has occurred both among Remain and Leave voters. It is no longer specific to Brexit. ""Crucially, 20 percent of those people who voted No in 2014 said in a recent poll, actually, I think Scotland would have handled Covid better. "That is a clue that this has tipped them into the Yes camp, and generated the substantial lead the Yes camp now enjoy."
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Key independence issues like a future border between Scotland and England has 'not been debated'
Eleven polls in a row have shown a majority of Scottish people now favour independence


thedailyexpress--2020-11-07--BREXIT LIVE: Boris and VDL take CONTROL - Panic surges at 'significant differences'

Meetings between the pair are due to continue in London next week after both agreed there are still gaps that need to be resolved as the deadline for doing a deal edges closer .
A Downing Street spokeswoman said of today 's call : `` Prime Minister Boris Johnson today spoke with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for a stock take on the progress in the negotiations between the UK and the EU .
`` The Prime Minister set out that , while some progress had been made in recent discussions , significant differences remain in a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing field and fish .
`` The Prime Minister and president agreed that their negotiating teams would continue talks in London next week , beginning on Monday , in order to redouble efforts to reach a deal .
** GET THE EXPRESS DELIVERED FREE FOR SIX WEEKS ** '' They agreed to remain in personal contact about the negotiations . ''
The main issues continue to be the `` level playing field '' which aimed at preventing unfair competition on areas including state subsidies , fisheries policy and the governance of any deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Whitehall source toned down any prospect of a deal from today ’ s events but stressed that “ common patterns ” were being investigated across several issues .
However , several EU sources stressed any progress which had been made by both sides in talks had been reversed and not moved forward .
They stressed UK negotiators in Brussels seemed to “ put their foot on the brake . ''
Briefings between Mr Johnson and Ms Von der Leyen are seen as key moments in the cross-Channel bartering after a conversation last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fallout after the European Council meeting on October 15 briefly derailed the negotiations .
1.40pm update : Boris and Ursula agree to push harder for Brexit deal Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen agreed during a phone call on Saturday to “ redouble efforts ” in a bid to solve “ significant differences ” in the UK-EU trade negotiations , Downing Street said Sainsbury 's has warned that without clarity on Northern Ireland 's trading status after the end of Britain 's Brexit transition period on Dec. 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranges .
Addressing reporters , Chief Executive Simon Roberts said : `` The impact on Northern Ireland if we do n't see that ( clarity ) is we will see restrictions in the range of products we can send to Northern Ireland stores .
`` There 's a wide range of restricted products that until we get clarity would be at risk that we would n't be able to make available until something changes . ''
Boris Johnson should pick up the phone and speak to Joe Biden at the first possible opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed , Donald Trump 's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said .
And Mr Bolton stressed he believed Mr Biden would be open to the idea of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK , irrespective of his recent comments about the Good Friday Agreement - while stressing Mr Trump himself had never fully engaged with the subject .
Mr Bolton worked for Mr Trump from April 2018 to September 2019 before the two parted ways acrimoniously , with Mr Bolton chronicling his time in the White House in his recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With the Democrat candidate apparently on the cusp of the White House , Mr Bolton told Express.co.uk : `` I think Boris Johnson should make it a priority to talk to Biden as soon as the situation is clarified and I think a free trade deal ought to be at the top of the agenda . ''
Plans for movement of HGVs across borders after a no-deal Brexit are `` bonkers '' and `` a shambles '' , according to a director of the Road Haulage Association ( RHA ) .
Rod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lack of permits that may be needed to allow drivers to transport goods internationally .
He also raised concerns about `` unpleasant '' conditions in proposed lorry parks , where hauliers would have to stay in the event of customs delays .
Mr McKenzie , the RHA 's policy director , told a Scottish Parliament committee on Thursday that the industry is not prepared for the disruption caused in the event of a no-deal Brexit on January 1 .
10am update : UK should develop relationship with EU to continue on good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former ambassador to the US , said it is important that the UK Government begins to rebuild a relationship with its European partners to avoid America turning away and regarding Britain as `` irrelevant '' .
Asked if Number 10 should be relieved about a Joe Biden win , Sir Nigel told Times Radio : `` Well I think they should if they 're thinking about the long-term interests of the UK .
`` I 'm sure there 'll be some in Downing Street who will regret the passing of Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfort blanket for Brexit .
`` So the issue with Biden is not anything to do with his respect for the UK .
He knows us , he respects our capabilities on intelligence , our military and so on .
`` The issue is Brexit , which Biden and his team think was a huge mistake by the UK , and they think there 's been a lot of bungling of the issue since .
Ireland 's Europe minister Thomas Byrne said he doubted the conversation between Boris Johnson and European Commission president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would lead to a breakthrough in the EU-UK trade talks .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme : `` I think it is fair to say the talks between ( EU chief negotiator ) Michel Barnier and ( UK chief negotiator , Lord ) David Frost have been difficult , a huge range of issues have been discussed but there are big issues - fisheries , internal market issues , level-playing field .
They are the big issues that still remain .
`` I personally do n't expect that there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time I think it is very good that the top two are talking , I think that 's really positive , but I do n't think we would expect ' a moment ' at this particular point . ''
8am update : French President Emanuel Macron is bogged down in Brexit , say aides President Emmanuel Macron is becoming bogged down in Brexit as he embarked on a charm offensive with international investors on Friday , French officials said .
Macron has organised a conference call on Friday with the chief executives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zalando , among others , to seek to secure new investment - the virtual version of the `` Choose France '' summits he has held before Davos gatherings in the past .
But despite France and much of Europe being in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic 's second wave , officials close to Mr Macron say that investors will prefer the `` upside risk '' of his 100 billion euro recovery package to Brexit Britain or `` stable '' Germany .
One French presidential adviser said : `` Why are we doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are facing a blank slate now and that the CEOs of big multinationals are closely looking at how each country is responding to the crisis .
`` Britain is bogged down in Brexit , which is n't helping promote their country , '' another Macron adviser added .
`` Germany has a recovery package more tilted towards demand than supply , so they have no new selling case to speak of . ''

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The Prime Minister spoke with Ursula von der Leyen earlier today to discuss the state-of-play in the deadlocked trade talks. The move comes after Lord Frost, Mr Johnson's chief negotiator, was in Brussels to speak face-to-face with his European Union counterpart Michel Barnier earlier this week.
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Meetings between the pair are due to continue in London next week after both agreed there are still gaps that need to be resolved as the deadline for doing a deal edges closer. A Downing Street spokeswoman said of today's call: "Prime Minister Boris Johnson today spoke with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for a stock take on the progress in the negotiations between the UK and the EU. "The Prime Minister set out that, while some progress had been made in recent discussions, significant differences remain in a number of areas, including the so-called level playing field and fish. "The Prime Minister and president agreed that their negotiating teams would continue talks in London next week, beginning on Monday, in order to redouble efforts to reach a deal. ** GET THE EXPRESS DELIVERED FREE FOR SIX WEEKS **
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"They agreed to remain in personal contact about the negotiations." The main issues continue to be the "level playing field" which aimed at preventing unfair competition on areas including state subsidies, fisheries policy and the governance of any deal. Talking to Express.co.uk this morning, a Whitehall source toned down any prospect of a deal from today’s events but stressed that “common patterns” were being investigated across several issues. However, several EU sources stressed any progress which had been made by both sides in talks had been reversed and not moved forward. They stressed UK negotiators in Brussels seemed to “put their foot on the brake." Briefings between Mr Johnson and Ms Von der Leyen are seen as key moments in the cross-Channel bartering after a conversation last month saw discussions "intensified" before a fallout after the European Council meeting on October 15 briefly derailed the negotiations. FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES HERE:
This Blog is now closed for today, thank you for reading. 9pm update: Ian Blackford congratulates Biden on US election win SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election victory, saying it "gives great hope to progressives here in Scotland and around the world". In a series of tweets, he said: "The integrity of democracy demands this result is recognised in America and internationally. "The Prime Minister must arrange an early call with President-elect Biden to officially acknowledge this result and congratulate him on an historic achievement. "In the UK, Boris Johnson must reflect on his own reputation as 'Britain Trump'. "His extreme Brexit policies, and decision to align himself so closely with the narrow politics of Donald Trump have left the Tory Prime Minister increasingly isolated on the world stage."
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6.10pm update: Boris congratulates Joe Biden on US election win The Prime Minister has congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their US election win. In a tweet, Mr Johnson said he hopes to work together on issues from climate change to trade. He tweeted: "Congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic achievement. "The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security." 4.40pm update: Britain will FLOURISH after Brexit, as UK rids itself of EU restraints - says Tony Abbott Australia's former Prime Minister Tony Abbott believes Britain can prosper through a free trade agreement as the transition period end nears. Earlier this week, the UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost was in Brussels to have face-to-face talks with his European counterpart Michel Barnier. Meetings between the two sides are expected to continue in London next week. The October deadline, set by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, came and went with neither side able to come to any agreement. But both sides are urgently continuing efforts to fill in gaps that need to be resolved to have a deal in place by the end of the transition period in December. 4pm update: Liz Truss accused of misleading MPs and the public over Japan trade deal The International Trade Secretary has come under fire for misleading the public over the Japan trade deal which will see tariffs imposed on goods the UK does not export to the country. Around 10 of 9,444 products will enjoy lower taxes and the list of obscure items include birds’ eggs, raw hides, fur skins, handbags and ultra-strong spirits. However, none of the 10 have been sold to Japan for at least three years meaning the gain to British exporters is “zero”. Emily Thornberry, Labour’s shadow trade secretary, called on Ms Truss to be “straight with parliament and the British people” about the implications of the agreement for British exporters. “Liz Truss has repeatedly claimed that her deal with Japan goes “far beyond” the EU's agreement with Tokyo, but – the more we dig into the detail on tariff rates, on projected export growth, or on protected UK brands – the more that claim falls apart,” she said. “She has a bad habit of over-promising and under-delivering on trade deals, then trying to fill the gap with these misleading claims.”
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted: "We took stock of the negotiations with UK Prime Minister today. "Some progress has been made, but large differences remain especially on level playing field and fisheries. "Our teams will continue working hard next week. We will remain in close contact in the next days." 1.40pm update: Boris and Ursula agree to push harder for Brexit deal Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen agreed during a phone call on Saturday to “redouble efforts” in a bid to solve “significant differences” in the UK-EU trade negotiations, Downing Street said 1pm update: Sainsbury's warns Northern Ireland stores face reduced ranges without Brexit clarity Sainsbury's has warned that without clarity on Northern Ireland's trading status after the end of Britain's Brexit transition period on Dec. 31 its stores there could see reduced product ranges. Addressing reporters, Chief Executive Simon Roberts said: "The impact on Northern Ireland if we don't see that (clarity) is we will see restrictions in the range of products we can send to Northern Ireland stores. "There's a wide range of restricted products that until we get clarity would be at risk that we wouldn't be able to make available until something changes." 12pm update: Brexit boost: Biden WON'T block trade deal, insists Trump's former adviser John Bolton Boris Johnson should pick up the phone and speak to Joe Biden at the first possible opportunity if his impending US Presidential victory is confirmed, Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said. And Mr Bolton stressed he believed Mr Biden would be open to the idea of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, irrespective of his recent comments about the Good Friday Agreement - while stressing Mr Trump himself had never fully engaged with the subject. Mr Bolton worked for Mr Trump from April 2018 to September 2019 before the two parted ways acrimoniously, with Mr Bolton chronicling his time in the White House in his recently published book The Room Where It Happened. With the Democrat candidate apparently on the cusp of the White House, Mr Bolton told Express.co.uk: "I think Boris Johnson should make it a priority to talk to Biden as soon as the situation is clarified and I think a free trade deal ought to be at the top of the agenda." 11am update: No-deal Brexit plans branded Bonkers by hauliers Plans for movement of HGVs across borders after a no-deal Brexit are "bonkers" and "a shambles", according to a director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA). Rod McKenzie said part of the issue is a lack of permits that may be needed to allow drivers to transport goods internationally. He also raised concerns about "unpleasant" conditions in proposed lorry parks, where hauliers would have to stay in the event of customs delays. Mr McKenzie, the RHA's policy director, told a Scottish Parliament committee on Thursday that the industry is not prepared for the disruption caused in the event of a no-deal Brexit on January 1.
Michel Barnier addressed MEP's this week