thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Panicking Brussels issues desperate plea to UK over EU citizens' rights after Brexit

The desperate plea comes in the wake of the first face-to-face meeting between the Prime Minister and the new European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen .
In a letter to the Brexit Secretary Steven Barclay , the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier raised “ issues of concern ” , according to The Daily Telegraph .
The concerns included the need for an independent watchdog to enable EU citizens to make complaints against the British Government while they are living in the country .
The pleas were also echoed by the European Parliament which emerged on Tuesday ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnier ’ s trip to London .
The former German defence minister will also deliver a speech at the London School of Economics before holding talks at Downing Street with Mr Johnson .
The Prime Minister is likely to stress the importance of having a positive future relationship with the EU by the end of December 2020 based on “ an ambitious free trade agreement ” .
However , he will also stand his ground on there being no extension to the current Brexit extension period , according to a Downing Street spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the future relationship between the UK and the EU should be based on independent free trade , not aligning with EU guidelines .
The meetings come at the start of what is expected to be a tumultuous year of negotiations with the EU .
EU officials have warned that there is a risk that negotiations could be soured by ongoing concerns over the UK ’ s commitments to the rights of more than 3 million EU citizens living in the UK after January 31 .
READ MORE : Iran CRISIS : US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The European Parliament has also expressed its concern over the setup of the IMA and said that the authority should be “ truly independent ” .
The concerns were expressed in a draft resolution which will be debated in Strasbourg next week .
The Parliament ’ s Brexit Steering Group has also raised its “ grave concern ” over so-called “ conflicting ” signals about the fate of EU citizens who fail to register for settled status by June 2021 .
Mr Barnier has also pleaded Mr Barclay for a `` generous interpretation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deportations .
Downing Street hinted earlier in the week that the Government could conduct post-Brexit trade talks with the US in parallel with those with the EU .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said the UK would be `` free to hold trade discussions with countries across the world '' after it has left the bloc at the end of the month .
It followed reports that Mr Johnson 's ministers are split over how best to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU , with some figures , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Liz Truss , reportedly pushing for parallel talks with the US to put pressure on the EU .

Von der Leyen: Agreement can’t be reached without extension
The desperate plea comes in the wake of the first face-to-face meeting between the Prime Minister and the new European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. In a letter to the Brexit Secretary Steven Barclay, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier raised “issues of concern”, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The concerns included the need for an independent watchdog to enable EU citizens to make complaints against the British Government while they are living in the country. The pleas were also echoed by the European Parliament which emerged on Tuesday ahead of Ms von der Leyen and Mr Barnier’s trip to London. The former German defence minister will also deliver a speech at the London School of Economics before holding talks at Downing Street with Mr Johnson. The Prime Minister is likely to stress the importance of having a positive future relationship with the EU by the end of December 2020 based on “an ambitious free trade agreement”.
Brexit news: Brussels issues desperate plea to UK over EU citizens rights after exit
The pleas were also echoed by the European Parliament
However, he will also stand his ground on there being no extension to the current Brexit extension period, according to a Downing Street spokesman. Mr Johnson will also clearly reiterate that the future relationship between the UK and the EU should be based on independent free trade, not aligning with EU guidelines. The meetings come at the start of what is expected to be a tumultuous year of negotiations with the EU. EU officials have warned that there is a risk that negotiations could be soured by ongoing concerns over the UK’s commitments to the rights of more than 3 million EU citizens living in the UK after January 31. READ MORE: Iran CRISIS: US Defense Secretary warns US 'not seeking war'
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Michel Barnier
The meetings come at the start of what is expected to be a tumultuous year of negotiations
He added that he hoped for “constructive co-operation on these matters”
The European Parliament has also expressed its concern over the setup of the IMA and said that the authority should be “truly independent”. The concerns were expressed in a draft resolution which will be debated in Strasbourg next week. The Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group has also raised its “grave concern” over so-called “conflicting” signals about the fate of EU citizens who fail to register for settled status by June 2021. Mr Barnier has also pleaded Mr Barclay for a "generous interpretation" to such cases to avoid criminalisation and deportations.
Downing Street hinted earlier in the week that the Government could conduct post-Brexit trade talks with the US in parallel with those with the EU. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the UK would be "free to hold trade discussions with countries across the world" after it has left the bloc at the end of the month. It followed reports that Mr Johnson's ministers are split over how best to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU, with some figures, including Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, reportedly pushing for parallel talks with the US to put pressure on the EU.
The concerns were expressed in a draft resolution which will be debated in Strasbourg next week
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Labour leadership bid candidates: Meet the SIX wannabe Labour leaders

After Labour ’ s fourth consecutive general election loss , the last being its heaviest since 1935 , Jeremy Corbyn announced he was stepping down from his role as leader .
The party ’ s National Executive Committee ( NEC ) said the leadership election result will be announced on April 4 .
The frontrunner in the leadership contest according to Ladbrokes is barrister Sir Keir Starmer , the Shadow Brexit Secretary and MP for Holborn and St Pancras .
The 57-year-old shifted Labour ’ s position on Brexit towards a second referendum .
He believes the debate is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Conservatives ’ ‘ get Brexit done ’ message .
Sir Keir wants any future trade deal with the European Union to “ protect our economy , protect our jobs , and working standards , the environment and consumers ” .
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’ Corbynistas pull up the draw bridge with Labour stitch-up Sir Keir hopes to pick up pro-Corbyn votes among the Labour leadership by aligning himself to the left of the party , and has said the party should keep the level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has committed to further Corbyn ’ s plan for a green new deal as tackling the climate crisis is his campaign ’ s core message .
As far as foreign policy is concerned , Sir Keir said he “ profoundly believes in peace , reconciliation , human rights and collaboration across borders ” .
Amid the recent tensions in the Middle East , he called for the international community to not isolate Iran .
Rebecca Long-Bailey , long touted as the second favourite in the leadership race by Ladbrokes despite only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered a post-Corbyn continuity candidate .
She said she wants to invest in public services , push for green jobs and reverse the fall in living standards .
The Salford and Eccles MP did not push a pro-remain Brexit agenda and has not spoken openly on the subject since the election .
In her role as Shadow Business Secretary , she led Labour ’ s green new deal policy and believes “ investment in good , unionised jobs and the re-industrialisation of our regions and nations ” is the best way to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Windows 10 update alert as Microsoft warns you may need to buy new PC [ INSIGHT ] The One Show : Patrick Kielty storms off following Alex Jones confession [ VIDEO ] Royal snub : How Queen vetoed special request from Countess of Wessex [ INSIGHT ] On Boris Johnson , she said the Prime Minister should stop “ outsourcing our foreign policy to Donald Trump ” in light of recent events in the Middle East .
She supports a mix of patriotism and internationalism in foreign policy .
Ms Long-Bailey has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes in the party ’ s radical values seen in the election campaign .
She stepped into Mr Corbyn ’ s shoes when she took part in live debates during the campaign .
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy , Ladbrokes ' current third favourite , did not agree with labour ’ s second referendum policy and instead favoured a softer Brexit .
Ms Nandy , considered a soft left candidate , wants to boost local economies across British towns by creating jobs there and improving public services .
The 40-year-old has recently been critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pledge , claiming better bus services would have resonated better with the electorate .
Despite her criticisms of Labour ’ s Brexit position and manifesto , she has said Labour must not stray far from the Corbyn era radicalism of the last few years .
The former Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary is committed to tackling the climate crisis .
She has called out President Trump ’ s actions on the global stage .
She said the American commander in chief had created a “ really , really dangerous moment for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Ms Nandy wants the UK to rebuild its influence in the world .
Prominent backbencher Jess Phillips made a U-turn on her Brexit position in a matter of hours last weekend .
Originally stating she could see herself campaigning to rejoin the EU , she later softened her view when she said : “ I can ’ t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.
” The Birmingham Yardley MP wants to address the impact of Tory cuts that “ haven ’ t just increased poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also criticised the party ’ s manifesto after Labour ’ s election loss .
The 38-year-old is a vocal critic of Mr Corbyn and is thus unlikely to win many votes among his supporters .
She is also committed to fighting climate change and was seen attending one of the many school strikes last year .
Ms Phillips has called President Trump ’ s actions in Iran “ reckless and dangerous ” .
She also criticised the Prime Minister for being absent when the crisis started .
Norwich MP Clive Lewis was once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as being on the left of the party .
He did recently speak out on Mr Corbyn , claiming the leader did not do enough to give members a voice and Mr Lewis also said there has been a “ lack of leadership ” on Brexit .
The 48-year-old is an outspoken pro-remain member of the parliamentary Labour part .
He was part of the Love Socialism , Hate Brexit campaign .
A former territorial army officer , Mr Lewis spoke out against military action in Syria in 2015 .
He criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was someone who “ had my fill on my short tour of Afghanistan of death and mayhem ” .
He believes in the “ economic and cultural case for migration ” , and the need to “ build solidarity between our diverse communities through greater social and economic equality ” .
Mr Lewis also wants Labour to work with the Greens to tackle the climate crisis .
Emily Thornberry , a long shot at 50/1 , is pro-remain , supported a second referendum and once dressed as an EU flag .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described him as a man of “ many , many talents ” , but refused to say he was a good leader while on a press run at the weekend .
Ms Thornberry has been shadow foreign secretary since 2016 and went toe-to-toe with on Boris Johnson on the Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case when he was at the foreign office .
She has also criticised President Trump ’ s recent actions in Iran .
She wants Britain to lead the way in becoming a zero-carbon economy .
Ms Thornberry also cited the Australian bushfires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy , she said Labour approached his manifesto pledges in the wrong wat and promised to may big-spending policies .
She believes the party lost economic credibility by not properly explaining how it would pay for the policies in the manifesto .

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After Labour’s fourth consecutive general election loss, the last being its heaviest since 1935, Jeremy Corbyn announced he was stepping down from his role as leader. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) said the leadership election result will be announced on April 4.
Sir Keir Starmer The frontrunner in the leadership contest according to Ladbrokes is barrister Sir Keir Starmer, the Shadow Brexit Secretary and MP for Holborn and St Pancras. The 57-year-old shifted Labour’s position on Brexit towards a second referendum. He believes the debate is now over after his party failed to tackle the Conservatives’ ‘get Brexit done’ message. Sir Keir wants any future trade deal with the European Union to “protect our economy, protect our jobs, and working standards, the environment and consumers”. READ MORE: ‘Shut out the working class!’ Corbynistas pull up the draw bridge with Labour stitch-up
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READ MORE Carole Malone shuts down caller over Labour leadership Sir Keir hopes to pick up pro-Corbyn votes among the Labour leadership by aligning himself to the left of the party, and has said the party should keep the level of radicalism seen in the last few years. He has committed to further Corbyn’s plan for a green new deal as tackling the climate crisis is his campaign’s core message. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Sir Keir said he “profoundly believes in peace, reconciliation, human rights and collaboration across borders”. Amid the recent tensions in the Middle East, he called for the international community to not isolate Iran.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey Rebecca Long-Bailey, long touted as the second favourite in the leadership race by Ladbrokes despite only announcing her participation on Monday, is considered a post-Corbyn continuity candidate. She said she wants to invest in public services, push for green jobs and reverse the fall in living standards. The Salford and Eccles MP did not push a pro-remain Brexit agenda and has not spoken openly on the subject since the election. In her role as Shadow Business Secretary, she led Labour’s green new deal policy and believes “investment in good, unionised jobs and the re-industrialisation of our regions and nations” is the best way to tackle the climate crisis. DON'T MISS:
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Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy Wigan MP Lisa Nandy, Ladbrokes' current third favourite, did not agree with labour’s second referendum policy and instead favoured a softer Brexit. Ms Nandy, considered a soft left candidate, wants to boost local economies across British towns by creating jobs there and improving public services. The 40-year-old has recently been critical of Labour’s free broadband election pledge, claiming better bus services would have resonated better with the electorate. Despite her criticisms of Labour’s Brexit position and manifesto, she has said Labour must not stray far from the Corbyn era radicalism of the last few years.
The former Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary is committed to tackling the climate crisis. She has called out President Trump’s actions on the global stage. She said the American commander in chief had created a “really, really dangerous moment for the entire world and for Britain in particular”. Ms Nandy wants the UK to rebuild its influence in the world.
Jess Phillips
READ MORE Anti-Corbyn Labour MP backs 'honest and direct' Jess Phillips Jess Phillips Prominent backbencher Jess Phillips made a U-turn on her Brexit position in a matter of hours last weekend. Originally stating she could see herself campaigning to rejoin the EU, she later softened her view when she said: “I can’t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.” The Birmingham Yardley MP wants to address the impact of Tory cuts that “haven’t just increased poverty but have increased despair”. She also criticised the party’s manifesto after Labour’s election loss. The 38-year-old is a vocal critic of Mr Corbyn and is thus unlikely to win many votes among his supporters. She is also committed to fighting climate change and was seen attending one of the many school strikes last year. Ms Phillips has called President Trump’s actions in Iran “reckless and dangerous”. She also criticised the Prime Minister for being absent when the crisis started.
Clive Lewis
READ MORE Clive Lewis announces Labour leadership bid Clive Lewis Norwich MP Clive Lewis was once closely associated with Mr Corbyn and is seen as being on the left of the party. He did recently speak out on Mr Corbyn, claiming the leader did not do enough to give members a voice and Mr Lewis also said there has been a “lack of leadership” on Brexit. The 48-year-old is an outspoken pro-remain member of the parliamentary Labour part. He was part of the Love Socialism, Hate Brexit campaign. A former territorial army officer, Mr Lewis spoke out against military action in Syria in 2015. He criticised the “lust for war” saying he was someone who “had my fill on my short tour of Afghanistan of death and mayhem”. He believes in the “economic and cultural case for migration”, and the need to “build solidarity between our diverse communities through greater social and economic equality”. Mr Lewis also wants Labour to work with the Greens to tackle the climate crisis.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Brexiteer John Redwood brilliantly shuts down Remainer fear mongering over WTO trade

The Brexiteer clarified the difference between our situation now with the WTO and what it will be like once the Brexit process is complete .
He argued leaving the European Union would help the UK get `` our vote and our voice '' as well as more power .
Mr Redwood : `` Sometimes I think the opposition doesn ’ t seem to understand that we are in the WTO through the EU anyway .
`` All of the EU is governed by WTO rules and the WTO court .
`` Yet they say we would be sacrificing control to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of it already applies to us !
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SNP dismantled by Sajid Javid '' What we get is our vote and our voice so we actually get some power . ''
In the House of Commons Sajid Javid slammed Labour MPs as `` weirdos and misfits '' in a fierce House of Commons clash with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd .
Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back arguing that the Tory Government had just led Britain to a decade of uninterrupted growth The Labour MP for Bootle said : `` Mr Speaker the Prime Minister ’ s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills .
`` So as a member of that cabinet what weird explanation does the Chancellor have as to why according to the office of national statistics productivity is falling at its fastest annual pace for five years . ''
Mr Javid replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an unprecedented decade of growth .
`` It is only the third time since 1700 that we have had a decade of uninterrupted growth , thanks to the work of this Government .
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Brexit: John Redwood shuts down WTO trade fears
The Brexiteer clarified the difference between our situation now with the WTO and what it will be like once the Brexit process is complete. He argued leaving the European Union would help the UK get "our vote and our voice" as well as more power.
Mr Redwood: "Sometimes I think the opposition doesn’t seem to understand that we are in the WTO through the EU anyway. "All of the EU is governed by WTO rules and the WTO court. "Yet they say we would be sacrificing control to go into the WTO. "That bit of it already applies to us! READ MORE: 'You let down the Scottish people!' SNP dismantled by Sajid Javid
Mr Redwood said leaving the EU would help the UK get our voice back
Labour's Peter Dowd clashes with Sajid Javid
"What we get is our vote and our voice so we actually get some power." In the House of Commons Sajid Javid slammed Labour MPs as "weirdos and misfits" in a fierce House of Commons clash with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd. Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five years. However, Mr Javid hit back arguing that the Tory Government had just led Britain to a decade of uninterrupted growth
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The Labour MP for Bootle said: "Mr Speaker the Prime Minister’s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills. "So as a member of that cabinet what weird explanation does the Chancellor have as to why according to the office of national statistics productivity is falling at its fastest annual pace for five years." Mr Javid replied: "Mr Speaker we have just had an unprecedented decade of growth. "It is only the third time since 1700 that we have had a decade of uninterrupted growth, thanks to the work of this Government. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Brexit news: I will never extend trade talks, Boris warns EU’s Ursula

The Prime Minister told Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street that he would not extend negotiations under any circumstances .
And he insisted a future trading partnership with the EU must not involve any kind of alignment or European Court of Justice jurisdiction .
Mr Johnson said the UK would also insist on maintaining control of UK fishing waters and immigration rules .
Earlier , however , Mrs von der Leyen had warned that a full deal would not be achievable within the deadline .
In an address at the London School of Economics she said talks on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , adding that the timetable set by Mr Johnson was “ very , very tight ” .
She continued : “ Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 , you can not expect to agree on every single aspect of our new partnership .
We will have to prioritise.
” Mr Johnson ’ s tough message came as he and Jean Claude Juncker ’ s replacement met for the first time since she took office .
She was accompanied by EU negotiator Michel Barnier .
Following Brexit on January 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on December 31 , during which the two sides will try to hammer out the terms of a future trading relationship .
A Downing Street spokesman said it had been a “ positive meeting ” adding : “ The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services , and cooperation in other areas.
” But the spokesman continued : “ The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the Implementation Period beyond December 31 , 2020.
” At the LSE Mrs von der Leyen stressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a security partnership saying : “ The threat of terrorism is real and we have to share the necessary information and intelligence between Europe and the UK to stop terrorists from crossing borders and attacking our way of life.
” On a lighter note Boris , who saluted Mr Barnier as he arrived , reminded Mrs von der Leyen that they both attended the European School in Brussels .
The PM said : “ Ursula and I were at school together – we were at the same school.
” Mr Johnson said of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced a very rough game called British Bulldog ” – an aggressive form of tag .

The Prime Minister with Ursula von der Leyen
The Prime Minister told Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street that he would not extend negotiations under any circumstances. And he insisted a future trading partnership with the EU must not involve any kind of alignment or European Court of Justice jurisdiction. Mr Johnson said the UK would also insist on maintaining control of UK fishing waters and immigration rules.
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Earlier, however, Mrs von der Leyen had warned that a full deal would not be achievable within the deadline. In an address at the London School of Economics she said talks on a free trade deal would be “tough”, adding that the timetable set by Mr Johnson was “very, very tight”. She continued: “Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020, you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our new partnership. We will have to prioritise.”
Boris jokingly salutes arriving Brussels negotiator Michel Barnier
Mr Johnson’s tough message came as he and Jean Claude Juncker’s replacement met for the first time since she took office. She was accompanied by EU negotiator Michel Barnier. Following Brexit on January 31 there will be a transition period ending on December 31, during which the two sides will try to hammer out the terms of a future trading relationship. A Downing Street spokesman said it had been a “positive meeting” adding: “The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services, and cooperation in other areas.”
Michel Barnier
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Rebecca Long Bailey as Labour leader will be collective suicide note warns former minister

Mrs Long-Bailey formally entered the leadership race saying she was still loyal to Jeremy Corbyn and remains “ committed ” to his policies because she helped to write them .
Critics have accused the shadow business secretary of being the “ continuity ” candidate .
Mr Straw urged the party to sever its ties with the failed agenda of the Labour leader after he led the party to its worst defeat since 1935 .
“ On one thing I am absolutely clear , which is that the Labour party needs a true loyal successor to Jeremy Corbyn like it needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told Sky News .
“ If it goes for someone who says he or she is the continuity candidate , that is signing a collective suicide note .
“ We have tried that .
We had four and a half dismal years of this far-left experiment of not compromising with the electorate.
” Bookmakers put Mrs Long-Bailey as second favourite in the leadership race behind frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer .
The shadow cabinet minister is viewed as the most popular candidate among Mr Corbyn ’ s supporters and is expected to secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unions .
She announced her bid for the party ’ s top job by insisting the party needs a `` proud socialist '' to succeed Mr Corbyn and continue its agenda .
Mrs Long-Bailey , a former solicitor , dodged questions over whether she favoured uncontrolled migration and insisted there was no economic evidence that immigration had depressed wages in the UK .
“ We need to have immigration to serve our economic needs , ” she said .
The Corbyn ally admitted voters did not trust the party on Brexit , anti-Semitism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted the party should change the way it presents its policies instead of ditching them .
`` We need a leader that can be trusted with our socialist agenda , ” she said .
“ A leader who is totally committed to the policies and has the political backbone to defend them . ''
Six candidates – frontbenchers Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis along with backbenchers Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy – have formally declared plans to stand in the contest and the new leader will be announced on April 4 .

Rebecca Long-Bailey – the future leader of the Labour Party?
Mrs Long-Bailey formally entered the leadership race saying she was still loyal to Jeremy Corbyn and remains “committed” to his policies because she helped to write them. Critics have accused the shadow business secretary of being the “continuity” candidate. Mr Straw urged the party to sever its ties with the failed agenda of the Labour leader after he led the party to its worst defeat since 1935.
“On one thing I am absolutely clear, which is that the Labour party needs a true loyal successor to Jeremy Corbyn like it needs a hole in the head,” he told Sky News. “If it goes for someone who says he or she is the continuity candidate, that is signing a collective suicide note. “We have tried that. We had four and a half dismal years of this far-left experiment of not compromising with the electorate.” Bookmakers put Mrs Long-Bailey as second favourite in the leadership race behind frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer.
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The shadow cabinet minister is viewed as the most popular candidate among Mr Corbyn’s supporters and is expected to secure crucial cash and support from key trade unions. She announced her bid for the party’s top job by insisting the party needs a "proud socialist" to succeed Mr Corbyn and continue its agenda. Mrs Long-Bailey, a former solicitor, dodged questions over whether she favoured uncontrolled migration and insisted there was no economic evidence that immigration had depressed wages in the UK. “We need to have immigration to serve our economic needs,” she said.
Jack Straw thinks Rebecca Long-Bailey will be a disaster
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The Corbyn ally admitted voters did not trust the party on Brexit, anti-Semitism or its radical manifesto. But she insisted the party should change the way it presents its policies instead of ditching them. "We need a leader that can be trusted with our socialist agenda,” she said. “A leader who is totally committed to the policies and has the political backbone to defend them." Six candidates – frontbenchers Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis along with backbenchers Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy – have formally declared plans to stand in the contest and the new leader will be announced on April 4.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Brexit LIVE: Fiery Farage sends warning to Von der Leyen - ‘Battle lines drawn!’

“ Boris wants ‘ no alignment ’ .
The battle lines are set .
We must be tough this time.
” Earlier Ms von der Leyen issued a stern message to the Prime Minister and warned “ every choice comes a consequence ” .
She told an audience at the London School of Economics : `` Our partnership can not and will not be the same as before .
`` It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence .
With every decision , comes a trade-off .
`` Without the free movement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free movement of capital , goods and services .
`` Without a level playing field on environment , labour and state aid , you can not have the highest quality access to the world 's largest single market .
`` The more divergence there is , the more distant the partnership will be . ''
The Government has confirmed freedom of movement will end after Brexit and Britain ’ s three million EU citizens can apply for “ settled status ” .
Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade agreement , and not on alignment .
EU Commission President , Ursula von der Leyen has called on the UK 's youth not to settle for `` isolation '' after Brexit .
Speaking to LSE students on Wednesday , Ms von der Leyen said the Brexit which will be negotiated would be `` for your generation '' .
She also added : `` Brexit does not only mark the end of something .
`` It also makes a new phase in an enduring partnership and friendship.
” Following his meeting with EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Johnson released a tweet setting out his plans for the future negotiations .
He said : `` When we leave the EU on January 31st , we will negotiate a new free trade agreement with our European partners and continue to work together as friends and sovereign equals to tackle the world ’ s greatest challenges . ''
Following Boris Johnson 's meeting with the EU Commission President , a spokesman said the talks were `` positive '' as the two spoke of the future relationship between the UK and EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the progress of ratification in the UK and in the European Parliament .
`` He said the UK wanted a positive new UK and EU partnership , based on friendly co-operation , our shared history , interests and values .
`` The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services , and co-operation in other areas .
`` The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the implementation period beyond December 31 2020 ; and that any future partnership must not involve any kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK would also maintain control of UK fishing waters and our immigration system . ''
Boris Johnson 's withdrawal agreement is expected to pass through Parliament on Thursday but MSPs were able to voice their disapproval of the legislation at Holyrood .
Mike Russell , Scotland 's Constitutional Relations Secretary , described the legislation as `` uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy '' .
He added : `` The Withdrawal Agreement which is contained in it and amplified by it is deeply damaging to the UK as the Scottish Government has set out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is particularly bad for Scotland , as all the evidence shows , and it is uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy . ''
Secretary-General of the Italian Bishops ' Conference , Monsignor Russo , has warned that Brexit is not a good sign for the EU .
He added : `` Brexit is not good news .
`` The long journey towards European unity has brought peace to our people , providing decades of democracy , rights and economic and social development .
`` If this unity breaks , it means that something went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the European Union is legitimate and must be respected : looking to the future , we need to build a new partnership , which will see the EU and the UK still close and collaborating for the good of their respective people . ''
The UK will refuse to hand power back to the EU on regulation standards in the future , Tory MP Crispin Blunt has claimed .
While hosting BBC Politics Live Andrew Neil argued the UK would have to listen to the EU ’ s rules and regulation if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quizzed on if the UK would have to conform to Brussels ' demands , Mr Blunt said : `` We will set its own standards about what is going to produce here .
“ We are perfectly capable of protecting workers standards and terms and conditions of employment and the environmentalist risks ourselves .
“ That is one of the reasons we can safely leave the European Union . ''
2.30pm update : Brexit POLL : Do you think Brexit will be delayed after von der Leyen ’ s warning today ?
VOTE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit row with political commentator Iain Dale as the pair were questioned over whether Brexit should be celebrated on January 31 .
Speaking on Jeremy Vine , Alibhai-Brown said : “ I don ’ t live in North Korea .
I ’ m not going to be forced into enjoying Brexit , no.
” Mr Dale intercepted : “ Do you understand the concept of losers consent ?
Because that is integral to democracy.
” Ms Alibhai-Brown continued : “ Yes but winners are behaving really quite badly , they are humiliating us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not coming.
” Mr Dale said : “ No they ’ re not .
How is having a private celebration humiliating in any way ?
” READ MORE : ‘ I don ’ t live in North Korea !
’ Remainer sparks staggering Brexit clash with Iain Dale Ursula Von der Leyen has warned Boris Johnson “ every choice comes a consequence ” ahead of talks between the European Commission president and Prime Minister .
The President of the European Commission , told an audience at the London School of Economics : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be the same as before .
`` It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence .
With every decision , comes a trade-off .
`` Without the free movement of people , you can not have the free movement of capital , goods and services .
`` Without a level playing field on environment , labour and state aid , you can not have the highest quality access to the world 's largest single market .
`` The more divergence there is , the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ursula Von der Leyen has thrown into doubt the possibility of a trade deal being agreed between the UK and the EU by the end of the year .
The President of the European Commission told an audience at the London School of Economics : “ Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you can not expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership .
“ We will have to prioritise.
” 11.30am update : EU chief says Brexit day will be ’ tough and emotional ’ Ursula von @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the day the UK is set to leave the bloc , will be “ tough and emotional ” .
The President of the European Commission insisted the bond between the UK and EU is “ unbreakable ” .
She told an audience at the London School of Economics : “ Before the end of the month I expect both the British and European Parliament to ratify the agreement and so in just over three weeks on the 31st of January , the UK will spent its last day as member state , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
“ But when the sun rises again on February 1 , the European Union and the UK will still be the best of friends and partners .
The bond between us will still be unbreakable.
” 11.20am update : von der Leyen acknowledges the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth Ursula von der Leyen , President of the European Commission has acknowledged the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth .
She told an audience at the London School of Economics : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been smooth or perfect but what relationship ever is .
“ In my opinion to good far outweighs the difficult.
” Ms Von Der Leyen also paid a glowing tribute to Britain ’ s 45-year membership of the European Union .
Guy Verhofstadt is set to launch one final bid to wreck Brexit with a new set of demands in future relationship talks .
The European Parliament ’ s Brexit co-ordinator wants to maintain freedom of movement in return for internal market access .
In a draft resolution , seen by Express.co.uk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he calls to ensure “ those rights should be commensurate with the degree of future cooperation in other areas ” .
The motion says : “ Free movement rights are also directly linked to the three other freedoms integral to the internal market , and have a particular relevance to services and professional qualifications.
” READ MORE : Verhofstadt launches last desperate bid to wreck Brexit with unbelievable demand 9.10am update : Katya Adler reveals trade talks will not begin until March BBC ’ s Europe editor Katya Adler has revealed trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not begin until March .
Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will meet today in London , but trade talks will not begin as the EU27 is yet to agreement a “ mandate ” for a trade negotiatins to commence .
She wrote on Twitter : “ EU countries must agree a mandate for EU Commission to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement on their behalf .
“ Mandate then has to be formally signed off at minister level by reps of all EU countries .
`` All this means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March.
” 8.30am update : Bank warns hard Brexit just a damaging as no deal The Dutch central bank has warned a ‘ hard ’ Brexit may be just as damaging to the economy as if there was a no deal Brexit at the end of the month .
Dutch central bank Governor Klaas Knot said : “ In economic terms there may be little difference between a no deal Brexit that could have occurred on the January 31 and a hard Brexit that could still occur at the end of 2020 .
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Von der Leyen: Agreement can’t be reached without extension
The Brexit Party leader slammed the new EU chief after Ms von der Leyen indicated a free trade deal would only be available if the freedom of movement of EU citizens continued after Brexit. Speaking ahead of her meeting with Prime Minster Boris Johnson in Downing Street, the European Commission president suggested there would not be time to agree everything “without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020”. A furious Mr Farage, wrote on Twitter: “Von der Leyen has just made it clear the EU wants continued free movement of people and a ‘level playing field’ on regulations for any Free-Trade Agreement.
“Boris wants ‘no alignment’. The battle lines are set. We must be tough this time.” Earlier Ms von der Leyen issued a stern message to the Prime Minister and warned “every choice comes a consequence”. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: "Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before. "It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off.
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"Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. "Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world's largest single market. "The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be." The Government has confirmed freedom of movement will end after Brexit and Britain’s three million EU citizens can apply for “settled status”. Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations will be based on an ambitious free trade agreement, and not on alignment. Follow Express.co.uk for live Brexit updates:
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10.27pm update: "Don't settle for isolation" EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen has called on the UK's youth not to settle for "isolation" after Brexit. Speaking to LSE students on Wednesday, Ms von der Leyen said the Brexit which will be negotiated would be "for your generation". She also added: "Brexit does not only mark the end of something. "It also makes a new phase in an enduring partnership and friendship.” 8.31pm update: Boris Johnson reaffirms January 31 date Following his meeting with EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Johnson released a tweet setting out his plans for the future negotiations. He said: "When we leave the EU on January 31st, we will negotiate a new free trade agreement with our European partners and continue to work together as friends and sovereign equals to tackle the world’s greatest challenges." 6.27pm update: Brexit talks described as "positive" Following Boris Johnson's meeting with the EU Commission President, a spokesman said the talks were "positive" as the two spoke of the future relationship between the UK and EU. They added: "They discussed the progress of ratification in the UK and in the European Parliament. "He said the UK wanted a positive new UK and EU partnership, based on friendly co-operation, our shared history, interests and values. "The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services, and co-operation in other areas. "The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the implementation period beyond December 31 2020; and that any future partnership must not involve any kind of alignment or ECJ jurisdiction. He said the UK would also maintain control of UK fishing waters and our immigration system."
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5.30pm update: Scottish MPs vote to reject Prime Minister's Brexit deal Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement is expected to pass through Parliament on Thursday but MSPs were able to voice their disapproval of the legislation at Holyrood. Mike Russell, Scotland's Constitutional Relations Secretary, described the legislation as "uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy". He added: "The Withdrawal Agreement which is contained in it and amplified by it is deeply damaging to the UK as the Scottish Government has set out in detail before. "But it is particularly bad for Scotland, as all the evidence shows, and it is uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy." 4.25pm update: "Internal revision is needed" Secretary-General of the Italian Bishops' Conference, Monsignor Russo, has warned that Brexit is not a good sign for the EU. He added: "Brexit is not good news. "The long journey towards European unity has brought peace to our people, providing decades of democracy, rights and economic and social development. "If this unity breaks, it means that something went wrong. "The British choice to leave the European Union is legitimate and must be respected: looking to the future, we need to build a new partnership, which will see the EU and the UK still close and collaborating for the good of their respective people." 4.10pm update: Tory MP clashes with Andrew Neil The UK will refuse to hand power back to the EU on regulation standards in the future, Tory MP Crispin Blunt has claimed. While hosting BBC Politics Live Andrew Neil argued the UK would have to listen to the EU’s rules and regulation if they want to engage in trade. Quizzed on if the UK would have to conform to Brussels' demands, Mr Blunt said: "We will set its own standards about what is going to produce here. “We are perfectly capable of protecting workers standards and terms and conditions of employment and the environmentalist risks ourselves. “That is one of the reasons we can safely leave the European Union." Additional reporting by Luke Hawker.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson will hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street
2.30pm update: Brexit POLL: Do you think Brexit will be delayed after von der Leyen’s warning today? VOTE NOW 1.00pm update: Remainer sparks staggering Brexit clash with Iain Dale Remainer Yasmin Alibhai-Brown sparked a vicious Brexit row with political commentator Iain Dale as the pair were questioned over whether Brexit should be celebrated on January 31. Speaking on Jeremy Vine, Alibhai-Brown said: “I don’t live in North Korea. I’m not going to be forced into enjoying Brexit, no.” Mr Dale intercepted: “Do you understand the concept of losers consent? Because that is integral to democracy.” Ms Alibhai-Brown continued: “Yes but winners are behaving really quite badly, they are humiliating us. So, enjoy but we’re not coming.” Mr Dale said: “No they’re not. How is having a private celebration humiliating in any way?” READ MORE: ‘I don’t live in North Korea!’ Remainer sparks staggering Brexit clash with Iain Dale 12.15pm update: Von der Leyen fires warning to Boris ‘every choice comes a consequence’ Ursula Von der Leyen has warned Boris Johnson “every choice comes a consequence” ahead of talks between the European Commission president and Prime Minister. The President of the European Commission, told an audience at the London School of Economics: "Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before. "It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off. "Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. "Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world's largest single market. "The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be." 11.55am update: Von der Leyen casts doubt over trade deal by December Ursula Von der Leyen has thrown into doubt the possibility of a trade deal being agreed between the UK and the EU by the end of the year. The President of the European Commission told an audience at the London School of Economics: “Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership. “We will have to prioritise.”
Ursula Von der Leyen speaking at the London School of Economics
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11.30am update: EU chief says Brexit day will be ’tough and emotional’ Ursula von der Leyen has said the January 31, the day the UK is set to leave the bloc, will be “tough and emotional”. The President of the European Commission insisted the bond between the UK and EU is “unbreakable”. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: “Before the end of the month I expect both the British and European Parliament to ratify the agreement and so in just over three weeks on the 31st of January, the UK will spent its last day as member state, this will be a tough and emotional day. “But when the sun rises again on February 1, the European Union and the UK will still be the best of friends and partners. The bond between us will still be unbreakable.” 11.20am update: von der Leyen acknowledges the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission has acknowledged the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: “The relationship may not have always been smooth or perfect but what relationship ever is. “In my opinion to good far outweighs the difficult.” Ms Von Der Leyen also paid a glowing tribute to Britain’s 45-year membership of the European Union.
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said he is 'optimistic' about trade deal
10.50am update: BBCs Katya Adler explains why Europe will negotiate hard - ‘fearful of setting precedent’ BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler has insisted the EU will negotiate hard with the UK over trade, as the bloc is aware the world is watching and “fearful of setting precedent” that could undermine the value of single market. Ms Adler wrote on Twitter: “EU aware world [including future trade partners for the bloc] will be watching these negotiations. “Brussels fearful of setting precedent that could weaken value of its lucrative single market. For example Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged Michel Barnier to negotiate with UK ‘in cold blood’.” 10.20am update: Barclay ‘optimistic’ over trade deal Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said he is “optimistic” about trade deal between the UK and EU ahead of talks between Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Mr Barclay told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I’m optimistic about the deal. Both sides have said they want to have a close partnership. “The commission president is here as part of that commitment and discussion on the EU side.”
A timeline of Brexit until January 1, 2021


thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--‘EU is playing games!’ Readers reject von der Leyen’s threat Brexit could be delayed again

A total of 6,747 readers ( 90 percent ) said they did not think there would be a further delay with just 701 readers ( 9 percent ) agreeing with Ms von der Leyen .
A further 113 people ( 1 percent ) said they did not know .
The European Commission President issued her warning as she spoke to an audience at the London School of Economics - where she once studied .
She said January 31 would be a “ tough and emotional day ” but said 11 months was not enough time to reach a comprehensive trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension to the Brexit transition period would be required .
She said : “ Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you can not expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership .
We will have to prioritise .
“ We are prepared to design a new partnership with zero tariffs , zero quotas , zero dumping - a partnership that goes well beyond trade and is unprecedented in scope.
” But Express.co.uk readers are confident Boris Johnson will ensure the deal is done by the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman is trying to force us to stay in the single market , with free movement and tied to their rules on free trade .
That is NOT what we voted for.
” Hughie Harcourt said : “ It ’ s a simple situation .
If the EU don ’ t want to sell us their expensive products we will go elsewhere.
” READ MORE : Brexit news : Britons FURIOUS at Verhofstadt demand to keep free movement Duncan Walker said : “ If you enter a negotiation predicting it can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The reason she is saying this is because the EU has no intention of agreeing a deal by December this year or any year in the foreseeable future !
“ We have seen the utter futility of what extending our withdrawal has done over the last four years.
” And Maria96 said : “ The EU already agreed to that time frame .
The two-year extension was optional .
“ Obviously , when they reached that agreement with Boris they must have believed it was possible to complete the trade deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before trade negotiations have begun , they 're demanding an extension .
“ As usual , the EU is playing games .
I hope Boris tells them to get stuffed !
” Ms von der Leyen also warned there would be “ consequences ” to leaving the EU and that the UK would have to accept compromise .
She said : “ Our partnership can not and will not be the same as before .
“ It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Without the free movement of people , you can not have the free movement of capital , goods and services .
“ Without a level playing field on environment , labour and state aid , you can not have the highest quality access to the world ’ s largest single market .
“ The more divergence there is , the more distant the partnership will be.
” DO N'T MISS Britain will REFUSE to bow down to EU in future trade talks [ FOCUS ] Von der Leyen lashes out at Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t live in North Korea !
’ Remainer sparks staggering Brexit row [ VIDEO ]

Boris Johnson meets Ursula von der Leyen at Downing Street
A total of 6,747 readers (90 percent) said they did not think there would be a further delay with just 701 readers (9 percent) agreeing with Ms von der Leyen. A further 113 people (1 percent) said they did not know. The European Commission President issued her warning as she spoke to an audience at the London School of Economics - where she once studied.
If you enter a negotiation predicting it cannot be done then you will fail every time Duncan Walker
She said January 31 would be a “tough and emotional day” but said 11 months was not enough time to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK and suggested an extension to the Brexit transition period would be required. She said: “Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership. We will have to prioritise. “We are prepared to design a new partnership with zero tariffs, zero quotas, zero dumping - a partnership that goes well beyond trade and is unprecedented in scope.”
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen
But Express.co.uk readers are confident Boris Johnson will ensure the deal is done by the end of the year. CristinaK1 said: “That woman is trying to force us to stay in the single market, with free movement and tied to their rules on free trade. That is NOT what we voted for.” Hughie Harcourt said: “It’s a simple situation. If the EU don’t want to sell us their expensive products we will go elsewhere.” READ MORE:Brexit news: Britons FURIOUS at Verhofstadt demand to keep free movement
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Duncan Walker said: “If you enter a negotiation predicting it cannot be done then you will fail every time. “The reason she is saying this is because the EU has no intention of agreeing a deal by December this year or any year in the foreseeable future! “We have seen the utter futility of what extending our withdrawal has done over the last four years.” And Maria96 said: “The EU already agreed to that time frame. The two-year extension was optional. “Obviously, when they reached that agreement with Boris they must have believed it was possible to complete the trade deal by 2021. “Now, even before trade negotiations have begun, they're demanding an extension. “As usual, the EU is playing games. I hope Boris tells them to get stuffed!”
Boris Johnson weclomes Ursula von der Leyen to Downing Street
Ursula von der Leyen's Brexit delay warnings have been rejected by Express.co.uk readers
Ms von der Leyen also warned there would be “consequences” to leaving the EU and that the UK would have to accept compromise. She said: “Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before. “It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off. “Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. “Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world’s largest single market. “The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Diane Abbott told to ‘stay away’ from Rebecca Long Bailey’s Labour leadership campaign

Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe mocked Labour ’ s Ms Abbott who took to Twitter to announce she is backing Ms Long Bailey in the contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn following his disaster general election defeat that saw his party see the worst result since before the start of the Second World War .
Ms Abbott said : “ Pleased to nominate Becky Long Bailey for leader and Richard Burgon for deputy leader @ UKLabour @ RLong_Bailey @ RichardBurgon.
” Mr Lowe retweeted her post , adding his own thoughts .
He said : “ Her campaign is already suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved with Labour ’ s 2019 election strategy should have the sense to stay away !
” Mr Lowe ’ s followers were quick to comment on the post .
One said simply : “ Kiss of death.
” Another added : “ No , no !
Encourage good ole Diane to get involved , it will speed up the death of Labour and also she is bloody funny !
” A third added : “ Whoever gets to replace Corbyn it will be same old , same old .
You couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hysterical.
” It comes as BBC News editor Laura Kuenssberg today said that Ms Long Bailey has had a “ tricky start ” in her Labour leadership bid and warned that an early “ shocker ” could result in a complete loss in momentum .
Mr Corbyn ’ s decision to step down as Labour leader has left a selection of MPs eager to take the top job .
BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg explained that current favourite Rebecca Long Bailey may have had her first blow with a “ tricky hustings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that by the end of the husting , which took place behind closed doors , it was reported Ms Long-Bailey looked “ downcast ” .
In addition , Ms Kuenssberg warned that a poor leadership election campaign start could ultimately spell disaster if MPs didn ’ t fall behind her .
While on BBC ’ s Politics Live Ms Kuenssberg said : “ I was in the House of Commons this morning talking to Labour MPs who were there and it sounds like Rebecca Long Bailey right now is the candidate most likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unions .
DO N'T MISS : Andrew Neil mocks Labour over Long-Bailey 's 10/10 vote for Corbyn [ NEWS ] How Rebecca Long Bailey clashed with Jeremy Corbyn on spending pledges [ INSIGHT ] BBC 's Kuenssberg exposes secret Long Bailey hustings 'shocker ' [ ANALYSIS ] “ But it sounds like she had a tricky evening .
One of the people that was waiting outside told me this morning that at the end of her appearance of the hustings she sort of left looking quite downcast .
Ms Kuenssberg then went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other Labour candidates had been fairing in their bids to become Labour leader .
She said : “ Lisa Nandy who is another candidate has taken a very prominent role for a long time warning Labour about a kind of wipeout that might come .

Diane Abbott backed by caller to be next Labour leader
Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe mocked Labour’s Ms Abbott who took to Twitter to announce she is backing Ms Long Bailey in the contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn following his disaster general election defeat that saw his party see the worst result since before the start of the Second World War. Ms Abbott said: “Pleased to nominate Becky Long Bailey for leader and Richard Burgon for deputy leader @UKLabour @RLong_Bailey @RichardBurgon.” Mr Lowe retweeted her post, adding his own thoughts.
He said: “Her campaign is already suffering enough Diane! “Anyone who was involved with Labour’s 2019 election strategy should have the sense to stay away!” Mr Lowe’s followers were quick to comment on the post. One said simply: “Kiss of death.”
Ms Abbott has been told to “stay away” from Rebecca Long-Bailey’s campaign
Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe mocked Labour’s Ms Abbott
Another added: “No, no! Encourage good ole Diane to get involved, it will speed up the death of Labour and also she is bloody funny!” A third added: “Whoever gets to replace Corbyn it will be same old, same old. You couldn’t make this up. It’s hysterical.” It comes as BBC News editor Laura Kuenssberg today said that Ms Long Bailey has had a “tricky start” in her Labour leadership bid and warned that an early “shocker” could result in a complete loss in momentum. Mr Corbyn’s decision to step down as Labour leader has left a selection of MPs eager to take the top job. READ NOW: ‘Nervous’ Long Bailey ‘unprepared’ for Labour leadership bid [NEWS]
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BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg explained that current favourite Rebecca Long Bailey may have had her first blow with a “tricky hustings” last night. Ms Kuenssberg added that by the end of the husting, which took place behind closed doors, it was reported Ms Long-Bailey looked “downcast”. In addition, Ms Kuenssberg warned that a poor leadership election campaign start could ultimately spell disaster if MPs didn’t fall behind her. While on BBC’s Politics Live Ms Kuenssberg said: “I was in the House of Commons this morning talking to Labour MPs who were there and it sounds like Rebecca Long Bailey right now is the candidate most likely to have the endorsement of the all-powerful unions. DON'T MISS:
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Ms Long-Bailey is MP for Salford and Eccles
“But it sounds like she had a tricky evening. One of the people that was waiting outside told me this morning that at the end of her appearance of the hustings she sort of left looking quite downcast. “It had not gone well.” Ms Kuenssberg then went on to explain how well some of the other Labour candidates had been fairing in their bids to become Labour leader. She said: “Lisa Nandy who is another candidate has taken a very prominent role for a long time warning Labour about a kind of wipeout that might come.
Her campaign is already suffering enough Diane!
Anyone who was involved with Labour’s 2019 election strategy should have the sense to stay away! https://t.co/IFPNtPZHSE — Rupert Lowe (@RupertLowe10) January 8, 2020
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Labour leadership: Keir Starmer storms ahead with support from UK’s biggest trade union

The shadow Brexit secretary has received the backing of Unison , that boasts over 1.4million members , giving him a commanding lead over rival Rebecca Long Bailey .
Sir Keir also won the backing of 23 Labour MPs , which is already enough support to get him through to the next stage of the leadership race .
The news will come as a blow to the shadow business secretary , dubbed the “ continuity ” candidate due to her close allegiance with current leader Jeremy Corbyn .
Announcing the backing this afternoon , Unison ’ s general secretary Dave Prentis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s disastrous election campaign - it ’ s worst performance since 1935 .
He said : “ This is a pivotal time for Labour .
We believe – if elected by the membership – Keir Starmer would be a leader to bring the party together and win back the trust of the thousands of voters who deserted Labour last month .
“ Unions created the Labour Party to give working people a voice in Westminster .
“ But it can only achieve for them , their families , their communities and the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The trade union also endorsed Angela Rayner in her bid to become deputy leader .
Receiving the endorsement from Unison is an important first step for the leadership hopeful , who bookmakers pen as the favourite to succeed Mr Corbyn .
William Hill place him on odds of 8/11 , while Ladbrokes have him on odds of 4/5 .
Sir Keir said he was “ honoured ” to have received the endorsement , and said : “ UNISON members represent some of the best of our movement and our country.
” As 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already backed Sir Keir , he looks set to sail through to the second stage of the contest .
Ms Long Bailey , who rated Mr Corbyn a “ 10 out of 10 ” leader yesterday , has so far only received the backing of seven MPs .
Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy have both received six nominations , following by shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry on just one vote .
Clive Lewis , the sixth leadership candidate , has yet to win the backing of a single MP .
DO N'T MISS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ three-horse race ' [ STATISTICS ] POLL : Do you think Brexit will be delayed after EU 's warning today ?
[ POLL ] Rebecca Long Bailey astonishingly says Corbyn 's leadership was '10/10 ' [ VIDEO ] But 163 Labour MPs have yet to cast their vote , which means a lot could change in the next few days .
Under Labour ’ s current leadership formalities , candidates have to secure nominations from at least 10 percent of the party ’ s MPs and MEPs - currently set at 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.30pm on January 13 .
The second stage will run from January 15 to February 14 and involves winning nominations of five percent of the almost 300 constituency Labour parties or three Labour affiliates - of which at least two must be trade unions , comprising at least five percent of the fully paid-up affiliate membership .

Keir Starmer takes dig at Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit stance
The shadow Brexit secretary has received the backing of Unison, that boasts over 1.4million members, giving him a commanding lead over rival Rebecca Long Bailey. Sir Keir also won the backing of 23 Labour MPs, which is already enough support to get him through to the next stage of the leadership race. The news will come as a blow to the shadow business secretary, dubbed the “continuity” candidate due to her close allegiance with current leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Announcing the backing this afternoon, Unison’s general secretary Dave Prentis took a swipe at Mr Corbyn’s disastrous election campaign - it’s worst performance since 1935. He said: “This is a pivotal time for Labour. We believe – if elected by the membership – Keir Starmer would be a leader to bring the party together and win back the trust of the thousands of voters who deserted Labour last month. “Unions created the Labour Party to give working people a voice in Westminster. “But it can only achieve for them, their families, their communities and the country's public services when in Government.”
Sir Keir Starmer has received the backing of the UK's biggest trade union
Unison's backing puts him ahead of 'continuity' candidate Rebecca Long Bailey
The trade union also endorsed Angela Rayner in her bid to become deputy leader. Receiving the endorsement from Unison is an important first step for the leadership hopeful, who bookmakers pen as the favourite to succeed Mr Corbyn. William Hill place him on odds of 8/11, while Ladbrokes have him on odds of 4/5. Sir Keir said he was “honoured” to have received the endorsement, and said: “UNISON members represent some of the best of our movement and our country.” JUST IN: Latest odds make Labour leadership a ‘three-horse race’
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Unison's David Prentis made the announcement earlier today
As 23 of the party’s MPs have already backed Sir Keir, he looks set to sail through to the second stage of the contest. Ms Long Bailey, who rated Mr Corbyn a “10 out of 10” leader yesterday, has so far only received the backing of seven MPs. Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy have both received six nominations, following by shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry on just one vote. Clive Lewis, the sixth leadership candidate, has yet to win the backing of a single MP. DON'T MISS:
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Sir Keir has also received the backing of 23 Labour MPs
Rebecca Long Bailey has received just seven nominations so far
But 163 Labour MPs have yet to cast their vote, which means a lot could change in the next few days. Under Labour’s current leadership formalities, candidates have to secure nominations from at least 10 percent of the party’s MPs and MEPs - currently set at 22. Nominations are set to close at 2.30pm on January 13. The second stage will run from January 15 to February 14 and involves winning nominations of five percent of the almost 300 constituency Labour parties or three Labour affiliates - of which at least two must be trade unions, comprising at least five percent of the fully paid-up affiliate membership.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--‘Nervous’ Long Bailey ‘unprepared’ for Labour leadership bid after ‘deluded’ interview

Yesterday the shadow business secretary , dubbed Labour ’ s “ continuity ” candidate , told ITV News ’ Paul Brand she marked Jeremy Corbyn ’ s premiership as a “ 10 out of 10 ” .
The Labour leadership hopeful was heavily mocked for the remark , with MPs from her own party even hurling criticism on Ms Long Bailey for heaping praise on Mr Corbyn after Labour ’ s worst election defeat since 1935 .
Now it has emerged Ms Long Bailey ’ s campaign team fear the comments have harmed her campaign , as one insider admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking on BBC Newsnight last night political editor Nick Watt reported on “ deep nerves ” inside the Long Bailey camp .
He said that one close ally of the shadow business secretary claimed the uneasiness has been caused by three factors .
The first is that Ms Long Bailey was “ unprepared ” for the leadership bid , as she didn ’ t believe Mr Corbyn would do as badly as he did in the December 2019 general election and so didn ’ t think he would resign .
Secondly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad as she had a “ family commitment ” .
Mr Watt said the source described the trip as “ unhelpful ” , presumably because it left with less time to prepare for her leadership bid .
The final hurdle was the “ bad interview ” with ITV News which aired yesterday afternoon .
He said : “ Then to top it all , as one of her allies described to me a bad interview with ITN this afternoon when she gave Jeremy Corbyn 10 out of 10.
” But the source was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Long Bailey , she “ will win ” the leadership contest .
JUST IN : PMQs : Labour MPs REFUSE to cheer Corbyn as Boris rips apart his Iran crisis response The optimism lay in her similarities to the outgoing Labour leader , as “ the membership is still very strongly pro-Corbyn ” .
But others are unconvinced , as the leadership hopeful received a grilling on social media after making the 10/10 comment .
She told ITV News : “ I thought Corbyn was one of the most honest , kind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ d give him 10 out of 10 , because I respect him and I supported him all the way through.
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[ POLL ] One Labour MP responded : “ 10 out of 10 ?
How about minus 59 : the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insult to millions of people who felt let down by Jeremy Corbyn.
” Similarly , Anna Turley , former Labour MP for Redcar , questioned how Mr Corbyn could receive such a high rating .
She wrote on Twitter : “ I ’ m not sure leading the Labour Party to its worst defeat since the 1930s warrants a 10/10 but maybe I ’ m just a bit picky… ” Another social media user accused the leadership hopeful of being `` utterly deluded '' , and wrote : `` And this is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is completely and utterly deluded . ''

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Yesterday the shadow business secretary, dubbed Labour’s “continuity” candidate, told ITV News’ Paul Brand she marked Jeremy Corbyn’s premiership as a “10 out of 10”. The Labour leadership hopeful was heavily mocked for the remark, with MPs from her own party even hurling criticism on Ms Long Bailey for heaping praise on Mr Corbyn after Labour’s worst election defeat since 1935. Now it has emerged Ms Long Bailey’s campaign team fear the comments have harmed her campaign, as one insider admitted the interview was “really bad”.
Speaking on BBC Newsnight last night political editor Nick Watt reported on “deep nerves” inside the Long Bailey camp. He said that one close ally of the shadow business secretary claimed the uneasiness has been caused by three factors. The first is that Ms Long Bailey was “unprepared” for the leadership bid, as she didn’t believe Mr Corbyn would do as badly as he did in the December 2019 general election and so didn’t think he would resign. Secondly, the Labour frontbencher spent the Christmas break abroad as she had a “family commitment”.
Rebecca Long Bailey scored Jeremy Corbyn as "10 out of 10"
Rebecca Long Bailey's team are confident she will win because of her close ties to Jeremy Corbyn
Mr Watt said the source described the trip as “unhelpful”, presumably because it left with less time to prepare for her leadership bid. The final hurdle was the “bad interview” with ITV News which aired yesterday afternoon. He said: “Then to top it all, as one of her allies described to me a bad interview with ITN this afternoon when she gave Jeremy Corbyn 10 out of 10.” But the source was adamant that despite the difficulties facing Ms Long Bailey, she “will win” the leadership contest. JUST IN: PMQs: Labour MPs REFUSE to cheer Corbyn as Boris rips apart his Iran crisis response
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Rebecca Long Bailey was mocked for branding Jeremy Corbyn 10/10
Rebecca Long Bailey did not expect Jeremy Corbyn to resign, a source has claimed
Keir Starmer is the current frontrunner in the Labour leadership race
One Labour MP responded: “10 out of 10? How about minus 59: the number of MPs we lost? “What an insult to millions of people who felt let down by Jeremy Corbyn.” Similarly, Anna Turley, former Labour MP for Redcar, questioned how Mr Corbyn could receive such a high rating. She wrote on Twitter: “I’m not sure leading the Labour Party to its worst defeat since the 1930s warrants a 10/10 but maybe I’m just a bit picky…” Another social media user accused the leadership hopeful of being "utterly deluded", and wrote: "And this is why she should never be Labour leader, she is completely and utterly deluded."
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Britons FURIOUS at Verhofstadt demand - ‘They’ll try ANYTHING to keep money rolling in!’

Furious voters took to special media to condemn the EU ’ s Brexit coordinator , who has made relentless attempts to not only derail Brexit but mock Britain ’ s bid for freedom from the bloc since the 2016 EU referendum .
Today , it has been revealed the Belgian Eurocrat will use an MEPs vote on the withdrawal agreement to demand for Brussels to leverage market access in order to maintain freedom of movement between the UK and EU .
Brexiteers took to Facebook to launch a scathing attack on him .
One said : “ They will try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Well Boris if this is the way they want to treat us walk away on WTO .
NO CONCESSIONS.
” Another said : “ Too late .
We ’ re coming out at the end of this month and we BREXITTERS can ’ t wait .
We should ’ ve been out of the EU long ago.
” A third added : “ He has no right to interfere in our own internal affairs ... go away silly man ... we ARE leaving.
” A fourth told him : “ Two words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It just proves that they need the UK more than the UK needs them .
Anyone with any sense would accept that the UK is leaving the EU .
“ So sit down and negotiate a great deal between the UK and EU where both sides can walk away pleased with themselves.
” Mr Verhofstadt will use an MEP vote on the withdrawal agreement to encourage Brussels to push for “ ambitious provisions concerning the movement of persons ” in the future talks .
In a draft resolution , seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strasbourg next week , he calls to ensure “ those rights should be commensurate with the degree of future cooperation in other areas ” .
READ NOW : Britain will REFUSE to bow down to EU in future trade talks [ NEWS ] The motion adds : “ Free movement rights are also directly linked to the three other freedoms integral to the internal market , and have a particular relevance to services and professional qualifications.
” Mr Verhofstadt has secured the support of senior German MEP Manfred Weber and former EU Parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They will also call for an expression of distrust in the Government to monitor the rights of EU citizens after Brexit .
Boris Johnson ’ s Government is accused of creating “ anxiety ” in recent months , the text states .
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It demands a “ truly independent ” watchdog that should be operational immediately after the transition period ends .
Under the terms of the withdrawal agreement , three million EU citizens can maintain their residential and social security rights by applying for so-called “ settled status ” .
Mr Verhofstadt suggests that EU citizens would be offered greater security if they are “ issued with a physical document as proof of their right to reside in the UK after the end of @ @ @ @ @

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Furious voters took to special media to condemn the EU’s Brexit coordinator, who has made relentless attempts to not only derail Brexit but mock Britain’s bid for freedom from the bloc since the 2016 EU referendum. Today, it has been revealed the Belgian Eurocrat will use an MEPs vote on the withdrawal agreement to demand for Brussels to leverage market access in order to maintain freedom of movement between the UK and EU. Brexiteers took to Facebook to launch a scathing attack on him.
One said: “They will try anything to keep our money rolling in. Well Boris if this is the way they want to treat us walk away on WTO. NO CONCESSIONS.” Another said: “Too late. We’re coming out at the end of this month and we BREXITTERS can’t wait. We should’ve been out of the EU long ago.” A third added: “He has no right to interfere in our own internal affairs... go away silly man... we ARE leaving.” A fourth told him: “Two words and the second is off.”
Furious voters took to special media to condemn the EU’s Brexit coordinator
Mr Verhofstadt supported the Lib Dems' failed stop Brexit campaign
Another said: “It just proves that they need the UK more than the UK needs them. Anyone with any sense would accept that the UK is leaving the EU. “So sit down and negotiate a great deal between the UK and EU where both sides can walk away pleased with themselves.” Mr Verhofstadt will use an MEP vote on the withdrawal agreement to encourage Brussels to push for “ambitious provisions concerning the movement of persons” in the future talks. In a draft resolution, seen by Express.co.uk, to be debated in Strasbourg next week, he calls to ensure “those rights should be commensurate with the degree of future cooperation in other areas”. READ NOW: Britain will REFUSE to bow down to EU in future trade talks [NEWS]
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Mr Verhofstadt has constantly interfered in Brexit and UK politics
Jo Swinson lost her seat as a result of her disaster campaign to block Brexit
The motion adds: “Free movement rights are also directly linked to the three other freedoms integral to the internal market, and have a particular relevance to services and professional qualifications.” Mr Verhofstadt has secured the support of senior German MEP Manfred Weber and former EU Parliament president Antonio Tajani for the resolution. They will also call for an expression of distrust in the Government to monitor the rights of EU citizens after Brexit. Boris Johnson’s Government is accused of creating “anxiety” in recent months, the text states. DON'T MISS:
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Mr Johnson welcomed Ms Von Der Leyen to No10 today
The resolution “expresses its concern” with the Independent Monitoring Authority, a citizens’ rights watchdog. It demands a “truly independent” watchdog that should be operational immediately after the transition period ends. Under the terms of the withdrawal agreement, three million EU citizens can maintain their residential and social security rights by applying for so-called “settled status”. Mr Verhofstadt suggests that EU citizens would be offered greater security if they are “issued with a physical document as proof of their right to reside in the UK after the end of the transition period”.
The UK is leaving the EU at the end of the month
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Brexit POLL: Do you think Brexit will be delayed after von der Leyen’s warning today? VOTE

Ursual von der Leyen , President of the European Commission , spoke of her fondness for the UK this afternoon , as she spoke to an audience at the London School of Economics - where she formerly studied .
She spoke of her sadness that Britain will be leaving the bloc and said Brexit day , January 31 , would be a “ tough and emotional day ” .
But the EU chief issued a harrowing warning to Boris Johnson , as she said that 11 months is not enough time to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition period is required .
Speaking at the event , Ms von der Leyen said : “ Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you can not expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership .
We will have to prioritise .
“ We are prepared to design a new partnership with zero tariffs , zero quotas , zero dumping - a partnership that goes well beyond trade and is unprecedented in scope.
” The Commission President also warned there would be “ consequences ” to leaving the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept compromise .
She said : “ Our partnership can not and will not be the same as before .
“ It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence .
With every decision , comes a trade-off .
“ Without the free movement of people , you can not have the free movement of capital , goods and services .
“ Without a level playing field on environment , labour and state aid , you can not have the highest quality access to the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more divergence there is , the more distant the partnership will be.
” JUST IN : PMQs LIVE : Labour MPs REFUSE to cheer Corbyn as Boris rips apart his Iran crisis response It isn ’ t the first time the EU chief has said 11 months is not enough time to agree a comprehensive trade deal , having previously said she was “ seriously concerned ” about the constrained time period .
But despite the warning , Mr Johnson remains firm that there will not be a further delay to Brexit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later today .
He will insist Britons and the citizens across the rest of the European Union have had enough after three years of talks .
The Prime Minister has even added a clause into the Withdrawal Agreement Bill , which has now reached the second stage of the parliamentary process , that rules out extending the transition period beyond December 31 , 2020 - even if a free trade deal with the EU has not been agreed .
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Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesman Alistair Carmichael said : “ It is becoming increasingly clear that the hard deadline Boris Johnson has set for negotiating the future relationship between the EU and UK is unrealistic .
“ Von der Leyen ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open to extending the transition period beyond the end of this year to ensure we do not leave with a half-baked deal or crash out without any deal at all .
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas also asked Stephen Barclay , the secretary of state for exiting the European Union , why he wanted to “ tie the Government ’ s hands ” on the length of the transition period and “ risk the disaster of no deal ” at the end of the year .

Von der Leyen: Agreement can’t be reached without extension
Ursual von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, spoke of her fondness for the UK this afternoon, as she spoke to an audience at the London School of Economics - where she formerly studied. She spoke of her sadness that Britain will be leaving the bloc and said Brexit day, January 31, would be a “tough and emotional day”. But the EU chief issued a harrowing warning to Boris Johnson, as she said that 11 months is not enough time to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK and suggested an extension to the Brexit transition period is required.
Speaking at the event, Ms von der Leyen said: “Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership. We will have to prioritise. “We are prepared to design a new partnership with zero tariffs, zero quotas, zero dumping - a partnership that goes well beyond trade and is unprecedented in scope.” The Commission President also warned there would be “consequences” to leaving the EU and that the UK would have to accept compromise. She said: “Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before.
Do you think Brexit will be delayed after von der Leyen’s warning today?
Ursula von der Leyen spoke of her fondness of the UK this afternoon
“It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off. “Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. “Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world’s largest single market. “The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be.” JUST IN: PMQs LIVE: Labour MPs REFUSE to cheer Corbyn as Boris rips apart his Iran crisis response
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It isn’t the first time the EU chief has said 11 months is not enough time to agree a comprehensive trade deal, having previously said she was “seriously concerned” about the constrained time period. But despite the warning, Mr Johnson remains firm that there will not be a further delay to Brexit and plans to tell Ms von der Leyen later today. He will insist Britons and the citizens across the rest of the European Union have had enough after three years of talks. The Prime Minister has even added a clause into the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which has now reached the second stage of the parliamentary process, that rules out extending the transition period beyond December 31, 2020 - even if a free trade deal with the EU has not been agreed. DON'T MISS:
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Ursula von der Leyen has warned a delay to the Brexit transition period is inevitable
Opposition parties have hit out at Mr Johnson for imposing an “unrealistic” deadline to strike a trade deal with the EU. Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesman Alistair Carmichael said: “It is becoming increasingly clear that the hard deadline Boris Johnson has set for negotiating the future relationship between the EU and UK is unrealistic. “Von der Leyen’s comments highlight that the Tory Government must be open to extending the transition period beyond the end of this year to ensure we do not leave with a half-baked deal or crash out without any deal at all. Green Party MP Caroline Lucas also asked Stephen Barclay, the secretary of state for exiting the European Union, why he wanted to “tie the Government’s hands” on the length of the transition period and “risk the disaster of no deal” at the end of the year.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--‘That ship has sailed!’ Desmond Swayne delivers brutal Brexit swipe at Labour MP

As she addressed the House of Commons during a parliamentary debate on the future trading relationship between the UK and the EU post-Brexit , the Labour MP for Bristol West claimed EU single market rules do not compromise the sovereignty of the United Kingdom as she made her case for Britain to remain in the Brussels institution .
She said : “ Last time I looked , most - although admittedly not all - of the Government ’ s ministers were democratically elected .
“ They were democratically elected , the rules of that council we have participated in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite that it was , for instance , a Tory Government that took us into the single market with all of its rules .
“ They rightly recognised the benefits of those shared rules for a single market .
“ They recognised that they were worth it and that they didn ’ t compromise our sovereignty.
” But the Labour MP was promptly lambasted by Tory Brexiteer Desmond Swayne , who blasted : “ Is she in denial or has she been living in a bubble ?
READ MORE : Key moment when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving seat “ We had a referendum and we just had a general election that reinforces the referendum result .
“ Whatever she may say from that dispatch box , that ship has sailed !
” It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson told EU chiefs he will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of the year despite Brussels insisting it would be `` impossible '' to get a comprehensive trade deal by then .
After his first face-to-face meeting with new European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on his deadline .
Ahead of the meeting , Mrs von der Leyen had made it clear that if the deadline was not flexible it would become a matter of prioritising certain areas for agreement .
With the UK set to formally quit the EU on January 31 , the country would then enter an 11-month transition period which would see it follow EU rules , but not have any say in how the bloc is run .
Following the discussions at Number 10 , Downing Street described the talks as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services , and co-operation in other areas .
`` The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the implementation period beyond December 31 2020 .
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Brexit: Swayne slams Labour MP over single market claim
As she addressed the House of Commons during a parliamentary debate on the future trading relationship between the UK and the EU post-Brexit, the Labour MP for Bristol West claimed EU single market rules do not compromise the sovereignty of the United Kingdom as she made her case for Britain to remain in the Brussels institution. She said: “Last time I looked, most - although admittedly not all - of the Government’s ministers were democratically elected.
“They were democratically elected, the rules of that council we have participated in. “I wish to remind Honourable Gentlemen opposite that it was, for instance, a Tory Government that took us into the single market with all of its rules. “They rightly recognised the benefits of those shared rules for a single market. “They recognised that they were worth it and that they didn’t compromise our sovereignty.” But the Labour MP was promptly lambasted by Tory Brexiteer Desmond Swayne, who blasted: “Is she in denial or has she been living in a bubble? READ MORE: Key moment when Barnier showed he is in the Brexit driving seat
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“We had a referendum and we just had a general election that reinforces the referendum result. “Whatever she may say from that dispatch box, that ship has sailed!” It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson told EU chiefs he will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of the year despite Brussels insisting it would be "impossible" to get a comprehensive trade deal by then. After his first face-to-face meeting with new European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street, the Prime Minister dug in on his deadline. Ahead of the meeting, Mrs von der Leyen had made it clear that if the deadline was not flexible it would become a matter of prioritising certain areas for agreement.
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Brexit: Remainer says UK has 'to get stuck into 2020' and leave
With the UK set to formally quit the EU on January 31, the country would then enter an 11-month transition period which would see it follow EU rules, but not have any say in how the bloc is run. Following the discussions at Number 10, Downing Street described the talks as "positive". A spokesman said: "The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services, and co-operation in other areas. "The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the implementation period beyond December 31 2020. DON'T MISS:
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