thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Brexit POLL: Is EU negotiating in good faith or should Boris rip up Withdrawal Agreement?

Boris Johnson has faced a backlash by proceeding with controversial plans that would override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed with the European Union last year , possibly breaking international law in the process .
The Internal Market Bill would breach the Northern Ireland protocol of the divorce agreement that seeks to avoid a hard customs border between British-ruled Northern Ireland and EU-member the Republic of Ireland .
The Prime Minister has been forced to table an amendment to the Internal Market Bill , giving MPs a vote before the Government can use powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactic has been rejected by the EU , with European Commission chief spokesman Eric Mamer warning its position has not changed and still wants the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation .
Now the UK Government has warned it will ask Parliament to support provisions in three clauses in the Internal Market Bill if they think the EU is `` engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations , and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol '' .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street said such examples would relate to issues surrounding tariffs on goods entering the EU single market and `` paperwork requirements '' for goods going from Northern Ireland to the UK which would `` compromise the principle of unfettered access in Article 6 of the Protocol '' .
Other examples would include an insistence from the EU that its state aid provisions `` should apply in GB in circumstances when there is no link or only a trivial one to commercial operations taking place in NI '' , as well as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK agricultural goods for `` manifestly unreasonable or poorly justified reasons '' .
The Government listing reads : `` HMG will ask Parliament to support the use of the provisions in Clauses 42 , 43 and 45 of the UKIM Bill , and any similar subsequent provisions , only in the case of , in our view , the EU being engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations , and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol .
`` Examples of such behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GB-NI tariffs and related provision such as import VAT should be charged in ways that are not related to the real risk of goods entering the EU single market ; `` b. such insistence under ( a . )
leading to a failure to reach agreement in the Joint Committee , with the result that the default provisions on tariffs between GB and NI apply ; `` c. insistence on paperwork requirements ( export declarations ) for NI goods going to GB , thereby compromising the principle of “ unfettered access ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Raab masterminds US secret weapon in bitter trade battle '' d. insistence that the EU ’ s state aid provisions should apply in GB in circumstances when there is no link or only a trivial one to commercial operations taking place in NI ; and `` e. refusal to grant 3rd country listing to UK agricultural goods for manifestly unreasonable or poorly justified reasons .
`` HMG confirms that in parallel with the use of these provisions it would always activate appropriate formal dispute settlement mechanisms with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ route .
`` Further measures will be set out in the Finance Bill , relating to tariffs on GB-NI movements , including the same Parliamentary process that the Government has committed to for the UKIM Bill . ''
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is still confident a trade deal is possible between the UK and EU , but warned the attempt from Mr Johnson to override the Withdrawal Agreement has been an `` unpleasant surprise '' .
She said the Internal Market Bill had `` distracted very strongly '' from the two sides being able to secure fresh trade terms before the transition period deadline .
Ms von @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK is concerned , we want an agreement , and I think the attempt to violate the Withdrawal Agreement distracted very strongly from the ongoing negotiations .
This was an unpleasant surprise .
`` And therefore it is time now that our British friends restore the trust in the validity of a signature under treaty , and that we keep on going , focused to negotiate because time is running out . ''

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Boris Johnson has faced a backlash by proceeding with controversial plans that would override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed with the European Union last year, possibly breaking international law in the process. The Internal Market Bill would breach the Northern Ireland protocol of the divorce agreement that seeks to avoid a hard customs border between British-ruled Northern Ireland and EU-member the Republic of Ireland. The Prime Minister has been forced to table an amendment to the Internal Market Bill, giving MPs a vote before the Government can use powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach the treaty with Brussels. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. VIEW THE RESULTS HERE.
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But that tactic has been rejected by the EU, with European Commission chief spokesman Eric Mamer warning its position has not changed and still wants the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation. Now the UK Government has warned it will ask Parliament to support provisions in three clauses in the Internal Market Bill if they think the EU is "engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations, and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol". In a statement published on the Government's website, Downing Street said such examples would relate to issues surrounding tariffs on goods entering the EU single market and "paperwork requirements" for goods going from Northern Ireland to the UK which would "compromise the principle of unfettered access in Article 6 of the Protocol". Other examples would include an insistence from the EU that its state aid provisions "should apply in GB in circumstances when there is no link or only a trivial one to commercial operations taking place in NI", as well as a refusal to grant third country listing to UK agricultural goods for "manifestly unreasonable or poorly justified reasons".
Brexit news: Has the EU been negotiating in good faith or should Boris rip up Withdrawal Agreement?
The Government listing reads: "HMG will ask Parliament to support the use of the provisions in Clauses 42, 43 and 45 of the UKIM Bill, and any similar subsequent provisions, only in the case of, in our view, the EU being engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations, and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol. "Examples of such behaviour would include: "a. insistence that GB-NI tariffs and related provision such as import VAT should be charged in ways that are not related to the real risk of goods entering the EU single market; "b. such insistence under (a.) leading to a failure to reach agreement in the Joint Committee, with the result that the default provisions on tariffs between GB and NI apply; "c. insistence on paperwork requirements (export declarations) for NI goods going to GB, thereby compromising the principle of “unfettered access” in Article 6 of the Protocol; READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Raab masterminds US secret weapon in bitter trade battle
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"d. insistence that the EU’s state aid provisions should apply in GB in circumstances when there is no link or only a trivial one to commercial operations taking place in NI; and "e. refusal to grant 3rd country listing to UK agricultural goods for manifestly unreasonable or poorly justified reasons. "HMG confirms that in parallel with the use of these provisions it would always activate appropriate formal dispute settlement mechanisms with the aim of finding a solution through this route. "Further measures will be set out in the Finance Bill, relating to tariffs on GB-NI movements, including the same Parliamentary process that the Government has committed to for the UKIM Bill." DON'T MISS
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The latest development comes with the UK and EU now having just weeks left to strike a post-Brexit trade deal in time for it to be ratified by the European Parliament before the end of the transition period on December 31. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is still confident a trade deal is possible between the UK and EU, but warned the attempt from Mr Johnson to override the Withdrawal Agreement has been an "unpleasant surprise". She said the Internal Market Bill had "distracted very strongly" from the two sides being able to secure fresh trade terms before the transition period deadline. Ms von der Leyen said: "Where the UK is concerned, we want an agreement, and I think the attempt to violate the Withdrawal Agreement distracted very strongly from the ongoing negotiations. This was an unpleasant surprise. "And therefore it is time now that our British friends restore the trust in the validity of a signature under treaty, and that we keep on going, focused to negotiate because time is running out."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--SNP skewered as BBC Newsnight host destroys claims about 'rising' independence support

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BBC Newsnight host Katie Razzall stunned Stephen Gethins from the SNP by claiming that recent polling numbers on independence actually proved the `` strength of the union '' .
Nicola Sturgeon and other leading SNP figures have recently suggested that a rise in support for independence proved a democratic mandate for another independence referendum .
However , Razzall pointed out that backing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceiling .
The BBC 's Razzall questioned why support for Scottish independence was not `` decisive '' at a time when all political factors appear to be playing into Niola Sturgeon 's hands .
Laying out the SNP argument for independence , Mr Gethins told the BBC : `` Leaving the EU was always going to make us poorer and worse off .
`` And it looks like we are going to get the hardest of hard Brexits .
`` We know this will be economically catastrophic .
So if your neighbour is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economists agree this is a bad mistake , why would you maintain that mistake ?
`` If you look Ireland , Denmark , and at the other independent sovereign states who members of they EU , they want to be a part of the EU . ''
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Indyref2: Stephen Gethins grilled by host on 'strength' of union
BBC Newsnight host Katie Razzall stunned Stephen Gethins from the SNP by claiming that recent polling numbers on independence actually proved the "strength of the union". Nicola Sturgeon and other leading SNP figures have recently suggested that a rise in support for independence proved a democratic mandate for another independence referendum. However, Razzall pointed out that backing for Scottish independence appears to have hit a ceiling.
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The BBC's Razzall questioned why support for Scottish independence was not "decisive" at a time when all political factors appear to be playing into Niola Sturgeon's hands. Laying out the SNP argument for independence, Mr Gethins told the BBC: "Leaving the EU was always going to make us poorer and worse off. "And it looks like we are going to get the hardest of hard Brexits. "We know this will be economically catastrophic. So if your neighbour is making a really bad mistake, and economists agree this is a bad mistake, why would you maintain that mistake? "If you look Ireland, Denmark, and at the other independent sovereign states who members of they EU, they want to be a part of the EU." JUST IN: BBC bows to pressure and U-turn's on Nicola Sturgeon’s COVID briefings
BBC's Razzall questioned why support for Scottish independence was not
SNP figures have recently suggested that a rise in support for independence proved a democratic mandate for another independence referendum
He added: "Compare that to an increasingly isolated UK cut adrift from its partners. That is why you see a change in polls." Razzall hit back: "You mention that change in polls. You have a Prime Minister who is incredibly unpopular in Scotland, you have Brexit happening, you have yet another Government you didn't vote for in Scotland. "Despite everything, support for the union is still 45 to 50 percent. Doesn't that speak to the strength of the union? "Your lead isn't as decisive as it should be even for the most difficult of times for a unionist."
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BBC Newsnight host Katie Razzall stunned Stephen Gethins from the SNP
Razzall pointed out that backing for Scottish independence appears to have hit a ceiling


thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Be honest Nicola! Sturgeon urged to be open about challenges of Scottish Independence

Professor Sir Tom Devine warned failure to be open with the electorate would “ fatally undermine any future campaign ” .
Professor Devine stressed lessons needed to be learnt from the last independence campaign making clear that economic arguments were a `` sitting target '' for attacks from the Union sides .
He added : “ The economic and currency case advanced for independence was at best naive and at worst simply incredible , a sitting target for unionist and media attack on this most fundamental of issues where future livelihoods , employment , health , welfare and aspirations were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely that the next referendum will be held in very straitened global financial circumstances for all the reasons we know about.
” It comes after a poll revealed nearly two-thirds of Scots believe a fresh `` Scexit '' vote should not be Nicola Sturgeon ’ s priority carried out by Scotland in Union .
Meanwhile , three-quarters of those polled also believe the Holyrood election debate should be “ primarily focused ” on the economy and public services over independence .
The Survation poll , conducted on behalf of pro-UK Scotland in Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions between September 10 and 12 .
In total , 28 percent of those polled said a second referendum is a priority at this time whilst 68 per cent saying it is not .
Nearly one in five voters - 18 percent - said the next Holyrood poll should be primarily focused on independence ahead of other major issues .
And 72 percent said it should be public services and jobs .
READ MORE : Keir Starmer sparks row with SNP over IndyRef2 during Scotland visit Half of those polled said a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divided ” and 35 percent argued it would not .
Pamela Nash , chief executive of Scotland in Union , said : “ This poll shows that the SNP has the wrong priorities .
“ Rather than obsessing about a divisive second independence referendum , most people in Scotland want their government to focus on what really matters : our NHS , jobs , and schools .
“ When barely a quarter of people in Scotland believe another referendum is a priority , it ’ s time for Nicola Sturgeon to start listening.
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“ More and more people are realising that independence will give us the full economic powers we need to chart a proper recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and build a fairer , more prosperous Scotland.
” Professor Devine concluded : `` Because of this gloomy background it is vital that those who advocate independence should treat the electorate with total respect and absolute honesty , not only with messages of hope and positive plans but also an acknowledgement of the real and undoubted challenges which lie ahead and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Any alternative would fatally undermine any future campaign from the start . ''

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Professor Sir Tom Devine warned failure to be open with the electorate would “fatally undermine any future campaign”. Professor Devine stressed lessons needed to be learnt from the last independence campaign making clear that economic arguments were a "sitting target" for attacks from the Union sides.
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He added: “The economic and currency case advanced for independence was at best naive and at worst simply incredible, a sitting target for unionist and media attack on this most fundamental of issues where future livelihoods, employment, health, welfare and aspirations were all at stake. “It is likely that the next referendum will be held in very straitened global financial circumstances for all the reasons we know about.” It comes after a poll revealed nearly two-thirds of Scots believe a fresh "Scexit" vote should not be Nicola Sturgeon’s priority carried out by Scotland in Union. Meanwhile, three-quarters of those polled also believe the Holyrood election debate should be “primarily focused” on the economy and public services over independence.
The poll was undertaken by Survation
The poll was conducted by Scotland in Union
The Survation poll, conducted on behalf of pro-UK Scotland in Union, asked 1,008 people a series of questions between September 10 and 12. In total, 28 percent of those polled said a second referendum is a priority at this time whilst 68 per cent saying it is not. Nearly one in five voters - 18 percent - said the next Holyrood poll should be primarily focused on independence ahead of other major issues. And 72 percent said it should be public services and jobs. READ MORE: Keir Starmer sparks row with SNP over IndyRef2 during Scotland visit
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Tom Devine made the comments today
Half of those polled said a second referendum would make Scottish society more “divided” and 35 percent argued it would not. Pamela Nash, chief executive of Scotland in Union, said: “This poll shows that the SNP has the wrong priorities. “Rather than obsessing about a divisive second independence referendum, most people in Scotland want their government to focus on what really matters: our NHS, jobs, and schools. “When barely a quarter of people in Scotland believe another referendum is a priority, it’s time for Nicola Sturgeon to start listening.” DON'T MISS:
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The survation poll is the latest in a series of polls


thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Brexiteer hails Boris for standing up to Brussels 'bullies' as he warns of mass EU exodus

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Brexit eer businessman John Caudwell ripped into the European Union 's negotiation tactics during a fiery outburst on BBC Question Time last night .
The founder of Phones4U and leading British entrepreneur told the BBC panel programme that Brussels recent behaviour had been `` abhorrent and appalling '' .
He went on to praise Prime Minister Boris Johnson for standing up to Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain .
In a passionate outcry , the furious Brexiteer explained : `` If you look at what Brussels is doing , and I call them the Brussels bully boys , they were taking £8billion per year net off us .
`` They were benefitting by £80billion worth of trade benefit in trading with Britain .
That 's £80billion better trade for them than we were receiving .
`` They were plundering our fishing waters .
And all that with £8billion !
`` Any commercial-minded businessman on the planet would say , yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free trade deal with Britain , we would adore it .
`` Because they would gain £80billion worth of trade deficit .
And yet , they are bullying us and beating us up . ''
JUST IN : SNP stunned after BBC Newsnight host destroys polling numbers

Brexit: Brussels' behaviour labelled 'abhorrent' by Caudwell
Brexiteer businessman John Caudwell ripped into the European Union's negotiation tactics during a fiery outburst on BBC Question Time last night. The founder of Phones4U and leading British entrepreneur told the BBC panel programme that Brussels recent behaviour had been "abhorrent and appalling". He went on to praise Prime Minister Boris Johnson for standing up to Brussels "bullies" and fighting back for Britain.
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In a passionate outcry, the furious Brexiteer explained: "If you look at what Brussels is doing, and I call them the Brussels bully boys, they were taking £8billion per year net off us. "They were benefitting by £80billion worth of trade benefit in trading with Britain. That's £80billion better trade for them than we were receiving. "They were plundering our fishing waters. And all that with £8billion! "Any commercial-minded businessman on the planet would say, yes, we would love to do a free trade deal with Britain, we would adore it. "Because they would gain £80billion worth of trade deficit. And yet, they are bullying us and beating us up." JUST IN: SNP stunned after BBC Newsnight host destroys polling numbers
Brexiteer businessman John Caudwell ripped into the European Union's negotiation tactics
Caudwell took the EU to task during a fiery outburst on BBC Question Time last night
He explained why Brussels' tactics were so "abhorrent", saying: "They beat Theresa May black and blue and they have continued trying to do it all the way through. "Fortunately Boris rose to the challenge and fought back. “This behaviour by Brussels I find absolutely abhorrent, but the reason they’re doing it is because they’ve got absolutely no other option. "If they gave Britain an easy ride the other EU countries would see that and there would be an exodus, possibly a mass exodus, possibly a complete collapse of the union.
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Indyref2: Rifkind outlines 'fundamental flaw' in SNP's argument
Caudwell told the BBC panel programme that Brussels recent behaviour had been "abhorrent and appalling"
The businessman has warned that the EU faces a "mass exodus and total collapse"


thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Malcolm Rifkind brilliantly exposes 'fundamental flaw' in Sturgeon's independence argument

Sir Malcolm Rifkind , a former Scottish Secretary , told BBC Newsnight that there is “ no basic justification ” for another referendum .
Sir Malcolm , who also served as Foreign Secretary , dismantled Nicola Sturgeon 's key argument for holding another independence vote .
The Scottish First Minister has repeatedly suggested that the UK 's decision to leave the EU as well as growing SNP support proved a democratic mandate for another vote .
This comes just six years after the SNP lost what they called a `` once-in-a-generation '' opportunity to leave the UK .
The Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The nationalists have no basic justification in demanding another referendum .
`` We had a referendum .
They themselves said it was a once in a generation opportunity .
They lost it .
`` You ca n't just say things have changed so a commitment that it 's a once-in-a-generation vote disappears .
Things change each year . ''
JUST IN : SNP stunned after BBC Newsnight host destroys polling numbers He continued : “ We know that the nationalists would keep wanting referendums until they won one . ''
Sir Malcolm admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unionist cause , but he pointed out a `` fundamental flaw '' in Ms Sturgeon 's argument .
He said : `` One fundamental flaw in the nationalists ' argument on that very point is that nationalists like to say Scotland voted to remain but England voted to leave and dragged us out .
`` The fact is that there were two major regions of the UK that voted to remain - Scotland and London - by exactly the same margin too .
`` So this is not a North-South divide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ways . ''
The Tory stalwart also pointed out that `` one quarter of those who voted to leave the EU were SNP supporters '' .
He said : `` They thought they do n't want to be independent just from London but from Brussels as well . ''
He also claimed that Ms Sturgeon will struggle to campaign for independence , given that the `` economic arguments are dead set against them '' .
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Indyref2: Rifkind outlines 'fundamental flaw' in SNP's argument
Sir Malcolm Rifkind, a former Scottish Secretary, told BBC Newsnight that there is “no basic justification” for another referendum. Sir Malcolm, who also served as Foreign Secretary, dismantled Nicola Sturgeon's key argument for holding another independence vote. The Scottish First Minister has repeatedly suggested that the UK's decision to leave the EU as well as growing SNP support proved a democratic mandate for another vote.
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This comes just six years after the SNP lost what they called a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to leave the UK. The Conservative political figure told the BBC: "The nationalists have no basic justification in demanding another referendum. "We had a referendum. They themselves said it was a once in a generation opportunity. They lost it. "You can't just say things have changed so a commitment that it's a once-in-a-generation vote disappears. Things change each year." JUST IN: SNP stunned after BBC Newsnight host destroys polling numbers
Sir Malcolm told BBC Newsnight that there is “no basic justification” for another referendum
Sir Malcolm pointed out a "fundamental flaw" in Ms Sturgeon's argument
He continued: “We know that the nationalists would keep wanting referendums until they won one." Sir Malcolm admitted that Brexit "hasn't helped" the unionist cause, but he pointed out a "fundamental flaw" in Ms Sturgeon's argument. He said: "One fundamental flaw in the nationalists' argument on that very point is that nationalists like to say Scotland voted to remain but England voted to leave and dragged us out. "The fact is that there were two major regions of the UK that voted to remain - Scotland and London - by exactly the same margin too. "So this is not a North-South divide. The UK was divided in all sorts of ways."
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Indyref2: Stephen Gethins grilled by host on 'strength' of union
The Tory stalwart also pointed out that "one quarter who voted to leave the EU were SNP supporters"
Sir Malcolm said that Ms Sturgeon will struggle to campaign for independence, given that the "economic arguments are dead set against them"


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK's position in Brexit trade talks

Ryan Scatterty , chairman of the Scottish Seafood Association which represents fish processors , said he was “ highly disappointed ” to hear that senior figures at Holyrood had called for the UK to backtrack on its strict demands for fishing rights .
The comments by Scottish Government officials were made during talks between the SNP Government and the bloc , which are separate from the post-Brexit trade talks between Brussels and Whitehall .
Ms Sturgeon and the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , Michel Barnier , are among those who have been taking part in the discussions over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is said to have told the EU “ both sides need to move a bit ” on the contentious topic of fishing .
Mr Scatterty told Express.co.uk said he felt “ highly disappointed ” to hear that Ms Sturgeon had gone behind the UK Government ’ s back “ to almost offer up the fishing rights ” of Scots in return for a path for Scotland to re-join the bloc .
He said he had no doubt that ministers ’ actions were “ undermining ” the UK ’ s trade talks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Brussels .
He said : “ They have made perfectly clear that the long-term aim of the current Scottish Government administration , the SNP party , is that they wish to re-join the European Union .
“ Well , quite simply , to re-join the European Union means that we will be bargaining away our fishing rights so there wouldn ’ t be any upside.
” Mr Scatterty refuted the claim by Scotland ’ s rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing that the post-Brexit trade talks would not have hit a brick wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to take part .
While he believes SNP ministers ’ no-deal concerns for the fishing industry are genuine , he said their actions and words are damaging Britain ’ s position .
Mr Scatterty said he felt concerned that “ the intervention they seem to be making is not helping us to get a deal for everyone ” .
He added : “ Foreign affairs and trade deals are a reserved matter , not a devolved matter .
“ The Scottish Government and the SNP ministers in particular have made no secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were to gain independence , to become part of the European Union again .
“ By doing that they are simply going to bargain away the fishing rights or any potential benefit we would get from Brexit .
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” Informal talks between Mr Barnier and the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost continued in Brussels this week before the ninth round of negotiations will kick off on September 28 .
On Wednesday the head of the European Commission warned the chances of reaching a trade deal with Britain were fading by the day .
Ursula von der Leyen said : `` With every day that passes , the chances of a timely agreement do start to fade.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withdraw the Internal Market Bill , which seeks to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement .
Boris Johnson has refused to bow to the EU ’ s demands and is pushing ahead with the Bill which the Government has admitted will break international law .
A spokesperson for Scotland ’ s Constitution Secretary Michael Russell blamed the Tories for “ selling out ” the UK ’ s fishing interests when former Prime Minister Ted Heath signed the accession treaty to the European Economic Community , which took effect in 1973 .
And they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell out the fishing rights of British fishermen .
The spokesperson told Express.co.uk : “ Either the UK Government reneges on its promises regarding access to fishing waters – or it forces a situation which will see devastating tariff and other export barriers placed on our seafood sector .
“ With the Tories threatening to wreck all prospects of securing a deal with the EU by openly declaring their intention to break international law , it is gobsmacking hypocrisy for them to accuse anyone else of undermining the negotiation process .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people of Scotland – who overwhelmingly want to remain in the EU – throughout this process and everybody knows responsibility for the current mess is entirely down to the hard Brexiteers who have taken over the Tory party .
”

Brexit: UK has potential to ‘expand’ fishing industry says expert
Ryan Scatterty, chairman of the Scottish Seafood Association which represents fish processors, said he was “highly disappointed” to hear that senior figures at Holyrood had called for the UK to backtrack on its strict demands for fishing rights. The comments by Scottish Government officials were made during talks between the SNP Government and the bloc, which are separate from the post-Brexit trade talks between Brussels and Whitehall.
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Ms Sturgeon and the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, are among those who have been taking part in the discussions over the past few months. The Scottish Government is said to have told the EU “both sides need to move a bit” on the contentious topic of fishing. Mr Scatterty told Express.co.uk said he felt “highly disappointed” to hear that Ms Sturgeon had gone behind the UK Government’s back “to almost offer up the fishing rights” of Scots in return for a path for Scotland to re-join the bloc. He said he had no doubt that ministers’ actions were “undermining” the UK’s trade talks with the EU, which this week continued in Brussels.
Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish ministers have been accused of 'undermining' the UK in trade talks
Scottish fishermen are counting on Boris Johnson to secure a fair deal for them
He said: “They have made perfectly clear that the long-term aim of the current Scottish Government administration, the SNP party, is that they wish to re-join the European Union. “Well, quite simply, to re-join the European Union means that we will be bargaining away our fishing rights so there wouldn’t be any upside.” Mr Scatterty refuted the claim by Scotland’s rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing that the post-Brexit trade talks would not have hit a brick wall over fisheries had officials in Holyrood been allowed to take part. While he believes SNP ministers’ no-deal concerns for the fishing industry are genuine, he said their actions and words are damaging Britain’s position. READ MORE: Brexiteer tears EU argument apart - Brexit Bill 'WON'T break law'
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Scottish Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said Holyrood officials should be involved in trade talks
Mr Scatterty said he felt concerned that “the intervention they seem to be making is not helping us to get a deal for everyone”. He added: “Foreign affairs and trade deals are a reserved matter, not a devolved matter. “The Scottish Government and the SNP ministers in particular have made no secret of their desire for Scotland, if we were to gain independence, to become part of the European Union again. “By doing that they are simply going to bargain away the fishing rights or any potential benefit we would get from Brexit. DON'T MISS
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Nicola Sturgeon has been involved in talks with the EU, separate from trade negotiations
Fishermen in Scotland are gearing up for the end of the Brexit transition period
“Clearly, one of the benefits for the United Kingdom coming out of the European Union would be taking control over our fishing rights again.” Informal talks between Mr Barnier and the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost continued in Brussels this week before the ninth round of negotiations will kick off on September 28. On Wednesday the head of the European Commission warned the chances of reaching a trade deal with Britain were fading by the day. Ursula von der Leyen said: "With every day that passes, the chances of a timely agreement do start to fade.”
EU countries most reliant on the UK for fishing
The EU has asked the UK to withdraw the Internal Market Bill, which seeks to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Boris Johnson has refused to bow to the EU’s demands and is pushing ahead with the Bill which the Government has admitted will break international law. A spokesperson for Scotland’s Constitution Secretary Michael Russell blamed the Tories for “selling out” the UK’s fishing interests when former Prime Minister Ted Heath signed the accession treaty to the European Economic Community, which took effect in 1973. And they said the Conservatives were once again poised to sell out the fishing rights of British fishermen.
Trade talks between the UK and the EU have so far failed to produce any fruit


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Sturgeon blasted for drawing up different lockdown rules from Boris 'for the sake of it'

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs the First Minister should stop drawing up different lockdown rules from Boris Johnson “ for the sake of it ” as they have not led to lower COVID rates .
Alister Jack on Thursday told MPs that Scotland ’ s separate guidance had sowed public confusion and failed to achieve better results in tackling the virus .
He went on to say relationships between Ms Sturgeon 's SNP administration in Edinburgh and Mr Johnson 's Conservative Government in London could be `` strained '' .
Mr Jack said : `` We talked with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of six , and in that meeting , we laid out to her what our plans were on that and she said I will do something tomorrow , but she was n't to tell us that the following day she was doing the rule of six excluding children under 12 . ''
He added : `` She could have told us that , we could have come to an agreement .
`` We were trying in that meeting to get all the devolved administrations on to the same page , because I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there has been a lot of confusion over the summer . ''
The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister ’ s repeated claim that Coronavirus was five times as prevalent in England than Scotland was “ totally untrue , totally unhelpful.
” The Tory Cabinet minister also lambasted her refusal to rule out quarantining English visitors , insisting the country should pull together as “ one United Kingdom ” .
Mr Jack said a similar situation had occurred when Scottish public health minister Joe FitzPatrick attended a meeting where the UK Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing app had been on the agenda .
The Scottish Secretary said : `` When we had a meeting to talk about our app , Joe FitzPatrick attended that meeting and was involved in discussions , and two days later the Scottish Government announced their intention to develop their own contact tracing app .
READ MORE : Boris under attack : Scotland and Wales join forces to launch assault '' But while Joe FitzPatrick came and happily listened to our plans and advice and everything else , he did n't make any mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Jack concluded by saying that the UK differences “ muddled the message ” , particularly for those living close to the Border .
He added : “ We need to stop the confusion .
“ All the administrations in these weekly meetings we have should actually just be grown up , and not be different for the sake of it for whatever agenda they have .
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“ On average all four nations are experiencing similar problems.
” He described the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments as a “ one-way street ” and called Nicola Sturgeon ’ s Health Secretary Jeane Freeman a liar and accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of stirring “ bad feeling ” between Scots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clashed with Pete Wishart , Chairman of the Committee who openly accused Westminster of using the Internal Market Bill to “ circumvent ” the Scottish Parliament .
Questioning Mr Jack , Mr Wishart said : “ There ’ s no chance whatsoever the Scottish Conservatives are going to win at next May ’ s election .
“ So instead of actually going to the bother of winning an election , you ’ re just going to circumvent and get round the Scottish Parliament by directly investing in areas that you want .
Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Responding to the questions , Mr Jack fumed : “ No , that ’ s not what ’ s going on and I think it ’ s arrogant of you to think that the next election in Holyrood is a foregone conclusion .
“ I remember the SNP telling me what was going to happen when they supported a general election last year , they said Boris Johnson was going to be swept away , he came back with an 80 majority .
”

Brexit: SNP's Wishart clashes with Bowie on Internal Market Bill
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs the First Minister should stop drawing up different lockdown rules from Boris Johnson “for the sake of it” as they have not led to lower COVID rates. Alister Jack on Thursday told MPs that Scotland’s separate guidance had sowed public confusion and failed to achieve better results in tackling the virus.
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He went on to say relationships between Ms Sturgeon's SNP administration in Edinburgh and Mr Johnson's Conservative Government in London could be "strained". Mr Jack said: "We talked with the First Minister last week about the rule of six, and in that meeting, we laid out to her what our plans were on that and she said I will do something tomorrow, but she wasn't to tell us that the following day she was doing the rule of six excluding children under 12." He added: "She could have told us that, we could have come to an agreement. "We were trying in that meeting to get all the devolved administrations on to the same page, because I think across the United Kingdom people deserve that, there has been a lot of confusion over the summer."
Alister Jack slated the SNP adminstration at Holyrood
It comes as Michael Russell said Westminster could not be trusted
The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister’s repeated claim that Coronavirus was five times as prevalent in England than Scotland was “totally untrue, totally unhelpful.” The Tory Cabinet minister also lambasted her refusal to rule out quarantining English visitors, insisting the country should pull together as “one United Kingdom”. Mr Jack said a similar situation had occurred when Scottish public health minister Joe FitzPatrick attended a meeting where the UK Government's plans to develop a coronavirus contact tracing app had been on the agenda. The Scottish Secretary said: "When we had a meeting to talk about our app, Joe FitzPatrick attended that meeting and was involved in discussions, and two days later the Scottish Government announced their intention to develop their own contact tracing app. READ MORE: Boris under attack: Scotland and Wales join forces to launch assault
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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack spoke to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee
Nicola Sturgeon decided to take her own approach for the Rule of Six
“It hasn’t brought anyone to a different outcome - the prevalence of the virus is as high in any part of the UK as any other. “On average all four nations are experiencing similar problems.” He described the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments as a “one-way street” and called Nicola Sturgeon’s Health Secretary Jeane Freeman a liar and accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of stirring “bad feeling” between Scots and the English. Mr Jack also clashed with Pete Wishart, Chairman of the Committee who openly accused Westminster of using the Internal Market Bill to “circumvent” the Scottish Parliament.
Committee Chairman Pete Wishart hit out at Alister Jack
Questioning Mr Jack, Mr Wishart said: “There’s no chance whatsoever the Scottish Conservatives are going to win at next May’s election. “So instead of actually going to the bother of winning an election, you’re just going to circumvent and get round the Scottish Parliament by directly investing in areas that you want. Is that what’s going on?” Responding to the questions, Mr Jack fumed: “No, that’s not what’s going on and I think it’s arrogant of you to think that the next election in Holyrood is a foregone conclusion. “I remember the SNP telling me what was going to happen when they supported a general election last year, they said Boris Johnson was going to be swept away, he came back with an 80 majority.”


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--John Redwood tears EU argument apart - Boris's Brexit masterplan 'WON'T break law'

Veteran Tory MP John Redwood defended the Bill as a “ necessary piece of legislation ” despite Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitting it would breach international law , in a stunning moment in the House of Commons .
Mr Redwood rejected claims the Bill would damage the UK ’ s standing on the international stage , insisting the proposed new legal framework which risks overriding parts of the Withdrawal Agreement ( WA ) would strengthen the country ’ s credibility .
His claims come as businesses across the UK are navigating a road to recovery following months of closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to grapple with uncertainty caused by Brexit .
In an interview with German radio Deutschland Funk , Mr Redwood explained why he voted for the Bill which would give ministers further powers with relation to the Northern Ireland protocol .
Mr Redwood said : “ I support it because it is a necessary piece of legislation to ensure that we can have our own internal market and customs union when powers are returned to us on January 1 of next year.
” He continued : `` International law is not the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
“ I do n't think we would violate international law at all .
We are talking about an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union that is ambiguous and contradictory.
” He said passing the Bill would be an act of “ common sense ” and bring “ security to the business world ” .
When Mr Lewis ’ assessment of the Bill – that it would break international law “ in a very specific and limited way ” – was put to Mr Redwood , he simply said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The European Union have also been quick to criticise the UK for its plans which risk breaching international law .
READ MORE : 'EU has behaved with shameless illegality and injustice towardsUK' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said : `` Very concerned about announcements from the British government on its intentions to breach the Withdrawal Agreement .
`` This would break international law and undermines trust .
Pacta sunt servanda = the foundation of prosperous future relations.
” Mr Redwood lashed out at all five living former prime ministers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for condemning the legislation , saying they had used their positions to scupper the will of voters when it came to the country ’ s dealings with the EU .
He went on to dismiss the notion that Boris Johnson would somehow damage Britain ’ s credibility if he pushed ahead with the Bill , which Brussels has called on him to withdraw .
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[ ANSWERED ] The Conservative MP for Wokingham said the UK has made its desire for independence and control over its internal market and customs territory clear to the international community .
He claimed “ our credibility will grow a lot ” and accused the EU of resorting to “ desperate tactics ” in a bid to “ interpret the unilateral agreement in a certain direction , which would damage the domestic market , the customs territory of the UK and its ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And after the eighth round of trade talks between David Frost and Michel Barnier wrapped up with no deal in sight , Mr Redwood laid the blame on the EU ’ s shoulders , saying they had failed to “ negotiate in a sensible way ” .
He added : “ The United Kingdom presented the European Union with a serious free trade agreement based on free trade agreements that the EU has concluded with third countries .
“ We were told that the EU would not do this with us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , it comes as no surprise that we in the UK Parliament , along with our government , are now regulating things our way by law.
” But the long-time Brexit supporter said regardless of whether both sides strike a deal , he remains hopeful Britain will get off to a strong start in 2021 after the transition period expires on December 31 .

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Veteran Tory MP John Redwood defended the Bill as a “necessary piece of legislation” despite Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitting it would breach international law, in a stunning moment in the House of Commons. Mr Redwood rejected claims the Bill would damage the UK’s standing on the international stage, insisting the proposed new legal framework which risks overriding parts of the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) would strengthen the country’s credibility.
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His claims come as businesses across the UK are navigating a road to recovery following months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic while also having to grapple with uncertainty caused by Brexit. In an interview with German radio Deutschland Funk, Mr Redwood explained why he voted for the Bill which would give ministers further powers with relation to the Northern Ireland protocol. Mr Redwood said: “I support it because it is a necessary piece of legislation to ensure that we can have our own internal market and customs union when powers are returned to us on January 1 of next year.” He continued: "International law is not the same as criminal law. One can interpret it.
Brexiteer MP John Redwood has fiercely defended the PM'S controversial Brexit Bill
The Prime Minister's controversial Internal Market Bill has been backed by Brexiteer John Redwood
“I don't think we would violate international law at all. We are talking about an agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union that is ambiguous and contradictory.” He said passing the Bill would be an act of “common sense” and bring “security to the business world”. When Mr Lewis’ assessment of the Bill – that it would break international law “in a very specific and limited way” – was put to Mr Redwood, he simply said: “He’s not right.” The European Union have also been quick to criticise the UK for its plans which risk breaching international law. READ MORE: 'EU has behaved with shameless illegality and injustice towardsUK'
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Mr Redwood said Mr Lewis was not right when he said the Bill would break international law
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "Very concerned about announcements from the British government on its intentions to breach the Withdrawal Agreement. "This would break international law and undermines trust. Pacta sunt servanda = the foundation of prosperous future relations.” Mr Redwood lashed out at all five living former prime ministers, including Theresa May and David Cameron, for condemning the legislation, saying they had used their positions to scupper the will of voters when it came to the country’s dealings with the EU. He went on to dismiss the notion that Boris Johnson would somehow damage Britain’s credibility if he pushed ahead with the Bill, which Brussels has called on him to withdraw. DON'T MISS
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The Conservative MP for Wokingham said the UK has made its desire for independence and control over its internal market and customs territory clear to the international community. He claimed “our credibility will grow a lot” and accused the EU of resorting to “desperate tactics” in a bid to “interpret the unilateral agreement in a certain direction, which would damage the domestic market, the customs territory of the UK and its ability to have its own trade policy”. And after the eighth round of trade talks between David Frost and Michel Barnier wrapped up with no deal in sight, Mr Redwood laid the blame on the EU’s shoulders, saying they had failed to “negotiate in a sensible way”.
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He added: “The United Kingdom presented the European Union with a serious free trade agreement based on free trade agreements that the EU has concluded with third countries. “We were told that the EU would not do this with us. And that with bad intent. “So, it comes as no surprise that we in the UK Parliament, along with our government, are now regulating things our way by law.” But the long-time Brexit supporter said regardless of whether both sides strike a deal, he remains hopeful Britain will get off to a strong start in 2021 after the transition period expires on December 31.
Mr Redwood said the Internal Market Bill would offer security to businesses


thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Brexit talks BREAK DOWN as hauliers rage at Michael Gove over 'washout'

During Government talks with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove , hauliers were not assured that the transition was “ going to be smooth ” for the freight industry .
The meeting on Brexit preparedness , described as a “ washout ” , was organised by Road Haulage Association ( RHA ) boss Richard Burnett who said it “ fell far short of expectations ” .
The RHA argues there has been “ no clarity ” from Michael Gove on how border checks will operate after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 .
It also fears custom checks will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ports .
It comes after the EU warned trade talks could be suspended if the UK uses domestic legislation to override the original exit deal .
Richard Burnett , chief executive of the RHA , added : “ Although I do n't think we 're quite back at square one , we 're certainly not much further ahead ” .
`` The mutually effective co-operation we wanted to ensure seamless border crossings just did n't happen and there is still no clarity over the questions that we have raised .
`` With only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left , we shall continue to work relentlessly on behalf of our members and the rest of the haulage logistics industry for whom the success of these negotiations have become a matter of make or break.
” From January 1 2021 , customs declarations would be required for both imports and exports to and from the EU .
Duties would also be payable on imports under a new UK Global Tariff where people who are importing goods would need to declare the customs value of the goods and where they are from .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be possible to defer customs declarations by up to six months on standard goods meaning payments can be deferred until such a time that the declarations are made .
Goods being imported from the EU would also be subject to VAT and importers would need to account for this .
Shane Brennan , chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation , said : “ There is no point pretending it ’ s going to be smooth – we are heading for major delays and disruption – systems are not ready , processes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be required is low across the industry.
” `` We will need calm heads and a willingness from customs , food and security officials ( on the UK and EU side ) to make sensible , pragmatic decisions , probably throughout 2021 as systems bed down and new ways of working emerge . ''
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In response to the concerns , the Government promised to “ intensify ” talks with the industry after yesterday ’ s talks .
A Cabinet Office spokeswoman , who described the meeting as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to intensify engagement with industry in the weeks ahead so we can hit the ground running on January 1 , 2021 , and seize new opportunities .
“ To help businesses prepare , we have launched a major communications campaign in the UK and EU , committed to investing £705 million in jobs , infrastructure and technology at the border and provided an £84 million support package to boost the capacity of the customs intermediary sector . ''

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During Government talks with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, hauliers were not assured that the transition was “going to be smooth” for the freight industry. The meeting on Brexit preparedness, described as a “washout”, was organised by Road Haulage Association (RHA) boss Richard Burnett who said it “fell far short of expectations”.
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The RHA argues there has been “no clarity” from Michael Gove on how border checks will operate after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. It also fears custom checks will cause chaos in the country’s ports. It comes after the EU warned trade talks could be suspended if the UK uses domestic legislation to override the original exit deal. Richard Burnett, chief executive of the RHA, added: “Although I don't think we're quite back at square one, we're certainly not much further ahead”.
Recent talks between hauliers broke down
Customs arrangements will change after January 1st
"The mutually effective co-operation we wanted to ensure seamless border crossings just didn't happen and there is still no clarity over the questions that we have raised. "With only 75 working days of the transition period left, we shall continue to work relentlessly on behalf of our members and the rest of the haulage logistics industry for whom the success of these negotiations have become a matter of make or break.” From January 1 2021, customs declarations would be required for both imports and exports to and from the EU. Duties would also be payable on imports under a new UK Global Tariff where people who are importing goods would need to declare the customs value of the goods and where they are from. READ MORE: Jeremy Corbyn left Leo Varadkar ‘visibly irritated’ by party leader
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Government officials have admitted that the system may not be set up on time
However, Whitehall has made clear it would be possible to defer customs declarations by up to six months on standard goods meaning payments can be deferred until such a time that the declarations are made. Goods being imported from the EU would also be subject to VAT and importers would need to account for this. Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, said: “There is no point pretending it’s going to be smooth – we are heading for major delays and disruption – systems are not ready, processes are unclear, awareness of what will be required is low across the industry.” "We will need calm heads and a willingness from customs, food and security officials (on the UK and EU side) to make sensible, pragmatic decisions, probably throughout 2021 as systems bed down and new ways of working emerge." DON'T MISS:
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The news could lead to chaos at EU borders
Meanwhile, Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association, warned businesses about a “massive blow” after discovering that the Government’s Smart Freight System, which is designed to reduce cargo delays after Brexit, will still be in testing mode after the transition period ends on January 1 2021. In response to the concerns, the Government promised to “intensify” talks with the industry after yesterday’s talks. A Cabinet Office spokeswoman, who described the meeting as “constructive” said: “Government will continue to intensify engagement with industry in the weeks ahead so we can hit the ground running on January 1, 2021, and seize new opportunities. “To help businesses prepare, we have launched a major communications campaign in the UK and EU, committed to investing £705 million in jobs, infrastructure and technology at the border and provided an £84 million support package to boost the capacity of the customs intermediary sector."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Jeremy Corbyn left Leo Varadkar ‘visibly irritated’ by Labour's lack of Brexit plan

During a meeting in Dublin in the lead up to the UK election , Mr Varadkar posed three questions to the former Labour leader , which he was unable to answer .
One member of the delegation is said to have described it as a highly “ embarrassing ” moment .
It also pushed the Irish Taoiseach towards a compromise with Boris Johnson on the Irish border .
The moment was recounted in a new book , ‘ Left Out ’ which charts Mr Corbyn ’ s final period of the party leadership .
Written by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer how the Labour leader would deal with Mr Johnson as Prime Minister , whether the party would support a second referendum and what they would support from the Tories .
According to the book , Mr Corbyn was also uncertain over the UK ’ s future relationship with the EU and could only comment on the protection of the Irish community in his north London constituency .
An extract of the book quoted the individual as saying : “ Corbyn instead filled the vacuum by stressing his desire to protect the rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the northernmost edge of his constituency .
“ One observer described Varadkar as visibly irritated by the Labour delegation ’ s lack of the hard answers he sought .
“ I don ’ t think they saw any great trust or belief that Labour wanted anything or could push anything through .
“ In Ireland we felt a deep frustration from them in particular that we were just wasting people ’ s time by that point.
” Mr Varadkar ’ s office has not commented on the claims .
JUST IN : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept Boris 's Brexit demands Eventually , Mr Corbyn decided on a strategy where his party would call a second referendum following the 2019 election .
While calling the election , the party would adopt a neutral stance .
Mr Corbyn said prior to the election : “ My role and the role of our government will be to ensure that that referendum is held in a fair atmosphere and we will abide by the result of it .
“ And I will adopt , as prime minister , if I am at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I can credibly carry out the results of that to bring communities and country together rather than continuing an endless debate about the EU and Brexit.
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The party only managed to win 202 seats in the election which marked its worst election performance since 1935 .
In other extracts of ‘ Left Out ’ , it was revealed that aides believed the party leader was deliberately missing events during his campaign trail .
An aide told the book , the former Labour leader ran over time on several events and cancelled certain trips to areas in the Midlands .
One aide said : “ JC was deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late.
” Another said : “ It was like he ’ d had a breakdown .

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During a meeting in Dublin in the lead up to the UK election, Mr Varadkar posed three questions to the former Labour leader, which he was unable to answer. One member of the delegation is said to have described it as a highly “embarrassing” moment. It also pushed the Irish Taoiseach towards a compromise with Boris Johnson on the Irish border.
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The moment was recounted in a new book, ‘Left Out’ which charts Mr Corbyn’s final period of the party leadership. Written by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund, Mr Corbyn was unable to answer how the Labour leader would deal with Mr Johnson as Prime Minister, whether the party would support a second referendum and what they would support from the Tories. According to the book, Mr Corbyn was also uncertain over the UK’s future relationship with the EU and could only comment on the protection of the Irish community in his north London constituency. An extract of the book quoted the individual as saying: “Corbyn instead filled the vacuum by stressing his desire to protect the rights of the Irish community in Archway, at the northernmost edge of his constituency.
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“One observer described Varadkar as visibly irritated by the Labour delegation’s lack of the hard answers he sought. “I don’t think they saw any great trust or belief that Labour wanted anything or could push anything through. “In Ireland we felt a deep frustration from them in particular that we were just wasting people’s time by that point.” Mr Varadkar’s office has not commented on the claims. JUST IN: No deal panic: Brussels warned to accept Boris's Brexit demands
Brexit news: Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit position was criticised
Eventually, Mr Corbyn decided on a strategy where his party would call a second referendum following the 2019 election. While calling the election, the party would adopt a neutral stance. Mr Corbyn said prior to the election: “My role and the role of our government will be to ensure that that referendum is held in a fair atmosphere and we will abide by the result of it. “And I will adopt, as prime minister, if I am at the time, a neutral stance so that I can credibly carry out the results of that to bring communities and country together rather than continuing an endless debate about the EU and Brexit.” DON'T MISS
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Due to this stance, however, Mr Corbyn lost crucial seats in the North and Midlands which led to his party suffering a huge electoral defeat. The party only managed to win 202 seats in the election which marked its worst election performance since 1935. In other extracts of ‘Left Out’, it was revealed that aides believed the party leader was deliberately missing events during his campaign trail. An aide told the book, the former Labour leader ran over time on several events and cancelled certain trips to areas in the Midlands.
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One aide said: “JC was deliberately adding extra things and talking to people to delay and then spoke for 30 mins plus at the campaign stop once they had arrived 40 mins late.” Another said: “It was like he’d had a breakdown.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--SNP told to 'get behind Brexit' as Nicola Sturgeon's divisive plot sparks furious backlash

Tony Miklinski told Express.co.uk that Nicola Sturgeon needs to accept the result of the 2016 EU referendum and look to take advantage of the opportunities Brexit will bring to Scotland .
He claimed it is `` in the interests of the Scottish people '' for the SNP to try and make Brexit work instead of using it against the UK Government .
Tensions between Holyrood and Westminster have soared in recent months over Brexit and coronavirus - with the First Minister insisting she will demand another independence vote in the lead up to the 2021 Holyrood elections .
Mr Miklinski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key bargaining chip and I do not think we will ever allow that to slip form our hands .
`` Brexit will be a real challenge , but it will also offer opportunities .
`` You will not be able to take advantage of these opportunities unless you decide to find a way to use the new system and make the best of it .
`` At the moment the SNP are simply using it as a stick to beat the UK Government with .
READ MORE : Sturgeon ’ s position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under pressure '' They are saying 'we did not vote for it and therefore we are not happy ' .
`` Well fine but that decision is made , in the interests of the Scottish people you have to get behind it and find a way to make it work . ''
During the same interview , the Scottish Conservative councillor claimed Boris Johnson would not survive as Prime Minister if he handed Nicola Sturgeon a second referendum on Scottish independence .
Scotland 's First Minister strongly campaigned for Scottish independence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people voted to remain part of the United Kingdom with a 55 percent majority .
Mr Miklinski added Ms Sturgeon and the SNP should respect the result of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence .
He said : `` I do not think the Conservative Government with a majority in Westminster and with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister will ever give Nicola Sturgeon a second independence referendum .
`` It will not happen on his watch , it can not happen .
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Tony Miklinski told Express.co.uk that Nicola Sturgeon needs to accept the result of the 2016 EU referendum and look to take advantage of the opportunities Brexit will bring to Scotland. He claimed it is "in the interests of the Scottish people" for the SNP to try and make Brexit work instead of using it against the UK Government. Tensions between Holyrood and Westminster have soared in recent months over Brexit and coronavirus - with the First Minister insisting she will demand another independence vote in the lead up to the 2021 Holyrood elections.
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Mr Miklinski said: "The UK fisheries is a key bargaining chip and I do not think we will ever allow that to slip form our hands. "Brexit will be a real challenge, but it will also offer opportunities. "You will not be able to take advantage of these opportunities unless you decide to find a way to use the new system and make the best of it. "At the moment the SNP are simply using it as a stick to beat the UK Government with. READ MORE: Sturgeon’s position in jeopardy as SNP ‘cracking’ under pressure
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"They are saying 'we did not vote for it and therefore we are not happy'. "Well fine but that decision is made, in the interests of the Scottish people you have to get behind it and find a way to make it work." During the same interview, the Scottish Conservative councillor claimed Boris Johnson would not survive as Prime Minister if he handed Nicola Sturgeon a second referendum on Scottish independence. Scotland's First Minister strongly campaigned for Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum.
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Boris Johnson 'will never give Sturgeon Indyref2' says Miklinski
However, the Scottish people voted to remain part of the United Kingdom with a 55 percent majority. Mr Miklinski added Ms Sturgeon and the SNP should respect the result of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. He said: "I do not think the Conservative Government with a majority in Westminster and with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister will ever give Nicola Sturgeon a second independence referendum. "It will not happen on his watch, it cannot happen. DON'T MISS
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