thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--UK dismisses 'nonsense' claim Frost stalling Brexit talks to wait for US election result

The Brussels diplomat held talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost in Brussels yesterday as part of their intensified wrangling over the future relationship .
They decided to take a short break after failing to make a breakthrough on the key sticking points of access to Britain ’ s fishing waters , future common standards and policing the final agreement .
But after their meeting , it was alleged Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , had called off talks in the hope of a Donald Trump election victory handing the UK extra leverage over the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was simply to allow the two negotiators and their teams a short break , as well as time to talk to their political leaders .
They said : “ We ’ ve been negotiating flat out for two weeks , it makes sense to have a break.
” And a UK official said the claim was “ nonsense ” , adding the spare time will be used to reflect ahead of a fresh round of talks .
Mr Barnier and Lord Frost are set to meet in London on Sunday in the hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were said to have made “ considerable ” progress putting pen to paper on the joint legal text , but couldn ’ t make significant breakthroughs on the outstanding issues .
However , Mr Barnier did warn MEPs that he believed the UK was attempting to draw out the talks until the final minutes in order to secure concessions .
In a private meeting with the European Parliament ’ s Brexit committee , he said there was a “ great deal of frustration ” amongst his team with Lord Frost ’ s negotiating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meeting , Mr Barnier said : `` We 're seeing the British applying tactics that we are well familiar with where they 're trying to push all of the interests that they want access to our markets and then blocking any areas where we want to make headway . ''
The Frenchman added : “ The chances of no deal are increasing.
” Mr Barnier promised he will be “ quite tough ” with Lord Frost when the pair meet in London on Sunday afternoon .
One EU diplomat said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deadline that more movement under the radar would be apparent but so far the Commission hasn ’ t been able to tell us that things are moving .
MUST READ : BIDEN No candidate in history has been subject to less scrutiny “ Is this a brinkmanship strategy ?
We don ’ t know , but as a ploy to get what they want it would fail.
” A second source said : “ The Brits are deliberately running down the clock in the hope of getting what they want at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at five minutes to midnight.
” Ahead of the next round of talks , senior members of both negotiating sides will hold video calls to further hammer out details on the level-playing field and governance .
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The Brussels diplomat held talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost in Brussels yesterday as part of their intensified wrangling over the future relationship. They decided to take a short break after failing to make a breakthrough on the key sticking points of access to Britain’s fishing waters, future common standards and policing the final agreement. But after their meeting, it was alleged Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, had called off talks in the hope of a Donald Trump election victory handing the UK extra leverage over the EU.
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A Brussels source said the break was simply to allow the two negotiators and their teams a short break, as well as time to talk to their political leaders. They said: “We’ve been negotiating flat out for two weeks, it makes sense to have a break.” And a UK official said the claim was “nonsense”, adding the spare time will be used to reflect ahead of a fresh round of talks. Mr Barnier and Lord Frost are set to meet in London on Sunday in the hope of moving the negotiations forward.
Michel Barnier dismisses claim UK walked out of Brexit talks to await US election results
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
They were said to have made “considerable” progress putting pen to paper on the joint legal text, but couldn’t make significant breakthroughs on the outstanding issues. However, Mr Barnier did warn MEPs that he believed the UK was attempting to draw out the talks until the final minutes in order to secure concessions. In a private meeting with the European Parliament’s Brexit committee, he said there was a “great deal of frustration” amongst his team with Lord Frost’s negotiating tactics. According to a source in the meeting, Mr Barnier said: "We're seeing the British applying tactics that we are well familiar with where they're trying to push all of the interests that they want access to our markets and then blocking any areas where we want to make headway."
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The Frenchman added: “The chances of no deal are increasing.” Mr Barnier promised he will be “quite tough” with Lord Frost when the pair meet in London on Sunday afternoon. One EU diplomat said: “One would have thought a fortnight from the deadline that more movement under the radar would be apparent but so far the Commission hasn’t been able to tell us that things are moving. MUST READ: BIDEN No candidate in history has been subject to less scrutiny
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“Is this a brinkmanship strategy? We don’t know, but as a ploy to get what they want it would fail.” A second source said: “The Brits are deliberately running down the clock in the hope of getting what they want at the last minute – but anything can happen at five minutes to midnight.” Ahead of the next round of talks, senior members of both negotiating sides will hold video calls to further hammer out details on the level-playing field and governance. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--BBC warning: 'Ridiculous' broadcaster told it is 'not fit for purpose' amid taxpayer anger

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`` @ @ @ @ @ outgrown itself .
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Jonathan Gullis MP claimed the BBC is "no longer fit for purpose" as it scrapped the free TV licence for over-75s. He claimed that the broadcaster is trying to act like Netflix without the financing. Speaking to Defund the BBC, Mr Gullis said: "The comments I got from my constituents said it's time to scrap the licence fee.
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"It's no longer fit for purpose. "You need to remember the licence fee was introduced in 1948 when it was designed for the one channel. "That was because we wanted people to be able to access the news and have some sort of programming equally across the country. "The BBC for me has outgrown itself. READ MORE: TV Licence: One million pensioners may be missing out on free licence
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis has lashed out at the BBC TV licence fee
Jonathan Gullis MP claimed the BBC is "no longer fit for purpose"
"It's got a ridiculous amount of channels. "It's invested in all this other project work. "I think the reason their finances are in the state they're in is because they've tried to act like Netflix without having any of the finance behind them. "And forgetting that it's the taxpayer that carries the buck and it simply isn't good enough anymore."
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His comments come as the Culture Secretary has said he does not want to send a signal that it is legitimate to not pay the TV licence. Oliver Dowden made the comment to MPs as the Government prepares to publish its response to a consultation on decriminalisation. He also denied that decriminalising licence fee evasion was an agenda set out by Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief adviser. The BBC has warned that switching to a civil system would cost the broadcaster more than £200million a year. DON'T MISS Nigel Farage calls for BBC to be 'slimmed down' and slams license fee [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--POLL: Should Leo Varadkar resign after outrageous leak infuriates Irish parliament?

The former Taoiseach ( Irish leader ) , who is currently Tanaiste ( deputy prime minister ) as part of a three-way coalition deal which saw Fianna Fail chief Micheal Martin take the top job , has been forced to apologise in the wake of the controversy .
He told Ireland 's Dail ( upper legislature ) : `` I am sorry for the controversy and the annoyance that my actions may have caused . ''
However , many remain angry at the situation , not least Mary Lou McDonald , leader of Sinn Fein , who said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was operating a strategy to get the national association of general practitioners on board in the public interest were blown out of the water .
`` The truth is the document leaked by Mr Varadkar was not the final document and amendments were made by the time IMO voted on the contract on May 19 2019 , so the Tanaiste 's claim that he was acting in the public 's interest has been exposed as absolute spin .
`` This was a dig-out for a friend and a political ally whose organisation was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contained in that contract to try and fight for his organisation 's survival . ''
Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall added : `` We have a senior member of Government exposed for engaging in what can only be described as a grubby activity for grubby purposes by leaking a confidential document to a rival union while the Government was engaged in negotiations , and those negotiations were still in process with a licensed union . ''
Mr Martin himself described the Tanaiste 's actions at the time as `` not best practice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that issue and the wrong thing to do '' .
Micheal Martin said he accepted the Tanaiste 's actions were an error of judgment and that Leo Varadkar had apologised for that .
JUST IN : 'This is chilling ' Piers Morgan shocked by 'armed ' Trump protesters Speaking to Express.co.uk yesterday , Ray Bassett , Ireland 's former ambassador to Canada , Jamaica and the Bahamas , told Express.co.uk : `` There is no doubt that Leo Varadkar has been personally damaged by this story .
`` He has been unrelenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil Hogan , and former Ministers Barry Cowen and Dara Calleary .
`` Leo made a serious error of judgment and would have had to go if he was an ordinary Minister .
`` Leaking a private confidential document to a rival organisation would seem to be a greater sin than inadvertently attending a dinner which breached COVID-19 guidelines .
`` The fact that the person to whom Leo leaked the document was a personal friend and that he sent it the latter 's home address demonstrates that Leo knew he was doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted doing wrong , frankly his explanations have actually made the situation much worse by claiming he did it for the greater good .
That is simply incredible .

Leo Varadkar grilled on confidential document leak in Oireachtas
The former Taoiseach (Irish leader), who is currently Tanaiste (deputy prime minister) as part of a three-way coalition deal which saw Fianna Fail chief Micheal Martin take the top job, has been forced to apologise in the wake of the controversy. He told Ireland's Dail (upper legislature): "I am sorry for the controversy and the annoyance that my actions may have caused." THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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However, many remain angry at the situation, not least Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Fein, who said: "Leo Varadkar's core alibi that he was operating a strategy to get the national association of general practitioners on board in the public interest were blown out of the water. "The truth is the document leaked by Mr Varadkar was not the final document and amendments were made by the time IMO voted on the contract on May 19 2019, so the Tanaiste's claim that he was acting in the public's interest has been exposed as absolute spin. "This was a dig-out for a friend and a political ally whose organisation was in freefall and who needed the information contained in that contract to try and fight for his organisation's survival."
Leo Varadkar is under pressure after details of the leak emerged
Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall added: "We have a senior member of Government exposed for engaging in what can only be described as a grubby activity for grubby purposes by leaking a confidential document to a rival union while the Government was engaged in negotiations, and those negotiations were still in process with a licensed union." Mr Martin himself described the Tanaiste's actions at the time as "not best practice, inappropriate and the wrong way to deal with that issue and the wrong thing to do". Micheal Martin said he accepted the Tanaiste's actions were an error of judgment and that Leo Varadkar had apologised for that. JUST IN: 'This is chilling' Piers Morgan shocked by 'armed' Trump protesters
Micheal Martin said he had discussed the matter with Mr Varadkar
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Mary Lou McDonald raised the issue in the Dail
Roisin Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats, was also critical of Mr Varadkar
Speaking to Express.co.uk yesterday, Ray Bassett, Ireland's former ambassador to Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas, told Express.co.uk: "There is no doubt that Leo Varadkar has been personally damaged by this story. "He has been unrelenting in punishing others for mistakes such as Phil Hogan, and former Ministers Barry Cowen and Dara Calleary. "Leo made a serious error of judgment and would have had to go if he was an ordinary Minister.
Leo Varadkar with Boris Johnson during his time as Taoiseach
"Leaking a private confidential document to a rival organisation would seem to be a greater sin than inadvertently attending a dinner which breached COVID-19 guidelines. "The fact that the person to whom Leo leaked the document was a personal friend and that he sent it the latter's home address demonstrates that Leo knew he was doing something underhanded. "While Leo has admitted doing wrong, frankly his explanations have actually made the situation much worse by claiming he did it for the greater good. That is simply incredible.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Barnier blocks plan for Boris to hold Brexit showdown with EU chiefs to secure trade talks

The Brussels diplomat told a private meeting he refused an offer for Boris Johnson to begin political bargaining with his EU counterparts in order to find agreements in the rows over future access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and common standards .
He claimed Downing Street wanted to trigger a “ big tug of war ” over as many as 30 unresolved issues in the hope of securing a number of concessions from the bloc , EU sources said .
The Frenchman insisted the Prime Minister must not be allowed to hold a “ mass bargaining session ” with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ von der Leyen until any future relationship agreement is virtually completed .
He warned Downing Street would attempt to play off access to Britain ’ s coastal waters and the level playing field in such a high stakes showdown .
One Brussels insider said Mr Barnier was furious with continuous attempts to sideline him in favour of more lenient EU leaders .
“ I keep telling them that ’ s not going to happen , ” The bloc ’ s Brexit chief said , according to sources .
Mr Barnier said the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromises handed to Mr Johnson after the PM demanded the controversial Northern Ireland backstop was scrapped during the divorce talks .
He said : “ You can ’ t have things going up to that level that haven ’ t been gone over with a fine toothcomb.
” The eurocrat is adamant Britain should not be granted tariff and quota-free access to the EU while Downing Street has the power to diverge from the bloc 's rulebook .
He accused No10 of taking a “ hypocritical ” stance over claims over the low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
European capitals have been angered by claims the Government is seeking the same deal the bloc granted to Canada .
Diplomatic sources say Britain is asking for a much closer relationship and access to the EU ’ s markets .
One EU diplomat said : “ This is not a flimsy trade agreement .
This is serious stuff .
“ If all you want is a Canada-style deal , then only ask for that.
” Lord Frost and Mr Barnier are taking a three-day hiatus from the talks before meeting again in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnier pleads for more time in Brexit talks as crunch point nears But their deputies will continue holding discussions over the bloc ’ s demand for a regulatory level playing field .
Mr Barnier has told MEPs the bloc is hoping to secure a robust dispute resolution mechanism that would include an independent UK body , separate from the Government , to help enforce the deal .
Under the plan , which has been rejected by Britain , either side would be able to cross-retaliate across different areas of the deal if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismisses claim Frost stalling trade talks to wait for US election [ INSIGHT ] Brexit talks break up without agreement despite intense negotiations [ REPORT ] Brexit panic : Brussels admits bloc facing economic devastation [ REVEALED ]

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The Brussels diplomat told a private meeting he refused an offer for Boris Johnson to begin political bargaining with his EU counterparts in order to find agreements in the rows over future access to Britain’s fishing grounds and common standards. He claimed Downing Street wanted to trigger a “big tug of war” over as many as 30 unresolved issues in the hope of securing a number of concessions from the bloc, EU sources said. The Frenchman insisted the Prime Minister must not be allowed to hold a “mass bargaining session” with the likes of Angela Merkel and Ursula von der Leyen until any future relationship agreement is virtually completed.
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He warned Downing Street would attempt to play off access to Britain’s coastal waters and the level playing field in such a high stakes showdown. One Brussels insider said Mr Barnier was furious with continuous attempts to sideline him in favour of more lenient EU leaders. “I keep telling them that’s not going to happen,” The bloc’s Brexit chief said, according to sources. Mr Barnier said the EU should avoid a repeat of the last-minute compromises handed to Mr Johnson after the PM demanded the controversial Northern Ireland backstop was scrapped during the divorce talks.
Michel Barnier has blocked Brexit talks between Boris Johnson and EU leaders
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
He said: “You can’t have things going up to that level that haven’t been gone over with a fine toothcomb.” The eurocrat is adamant Britain should not be granted tariff and quota-free access to the EU while Downing Street has the power to diverge from the bloc's rulebook. He accused No10 of taking a “hypocritical” stance over claims over the low value of the deal offered by Brussels. European capitals have been angered by claims the Government is seeking the same deal the bloc granted to Canada.
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Boris Johnson is said to want to unlock Brexit talks with Ursula von der Leyen and Angela Merkel
Diplomatic sources say Britain is asking for a much closer relationship and access to the EU’s markets. One EU diplomat said: “This is not a flimsy trade agreement. This is serious stuff. “If all you want is a Canada-style deal, then only ask for that.” Lord Frost and Mr Barnier are taking a three-day hiatus from the talks before meeting again in London on Sunday. MUST READ: Barnier pleads for more time in Brexit talks as crunch point nears
Lord Frost will resume Brexit talks with Michel Barnier on Sunday
But their deputies will continue holding discussions over the bloc’s demand for a regulatory level playing field. Mr Barnier has told MEPs the bloc is hoping to secure a robust dispute resolution mechanism that would include an independent UK body, separate from the Government, to help enforce the deal. Under the plan, which has been rejected by Britain, either side would be able to cross-retaliate across different areas of the deal if it is violated. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Scottish independence campaigners get go-ahead for legal action to force referendum

A top judge this week ruled a two-day hearing into whether the Scottish Government can hold a new independence referendum without Westminster 's permission must go ahead without delay .
IndyRef2 campaigners had accused the UK Government of using procedural motions to deliberately delay the hearing .
The latest twist in the battle for IndyRef2 comes as analysis showed Brexit is propelling more Scots to the independence side of the debate .
Martin Keatings , convener of the pro-indendence campaign group Forward As One , is asking Scotland ’ s supreme civil court to declare that Holyrood has the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a public vote on independence – without the need for the UK Government ’ consent .
Judge Lady Carmichael on Tuesday ruled that written arguments between both parties must be exchanged to start the legal action .
This step would be followed by the case being scheduled to be heard in full before the court .
The hearing will be allocated two days .
Mr Keatings said the ruling was an important step towards holding another public vote in Scottish independence .
He said : “ Today has been a good day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with respect to the constitutional question , and to get a proper determination that it is legally competent for the Scottish Parliament to legislate for a second referendum without the consent of Westminster .
“ For months , we have had to face down procedural hurdles occasioned by the Scottish Ministers , the Lord Advocate and the Advocate General which have caused delay after delay for no other reason than the fact that our position is beyond argument .
“ Today Lady Carmichael ’ s ruling puts an end to these deliberate attempts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from coming before the court .
READ MORE : Jacob Rees-Mogg tears apart SNP over 'absolutely appalling ' record The Prime Minister responded by rejecting her request .
This week it emerged that analysis of a study examining public opinion across the country found the pursuit of Brexit is undermining support for Scotland remaining in the UK .
Before the coronavirus pandemic , all of those who shifted towards a pro-independence view had positive opinions of the EU , according to the research .

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A top judge this week ruled a two-day hearing into whether the Scottish Government can hold a new independence referendum without Westminster's permission must go ahead without delay. IndyRef2 campaigners had accused the UK Government of using procedural motions to deliberately delay the hearing.
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The latest twist in the battle for IndyRef2 comes as analysis showed Brexit is propelling more Scots to the independence side of the debate. Martin Keatings, convener of the pro-indendence campaign group Forward As One, is asking Scotland’s supreme civil court to declare that Holyrood has the power under the Scotland Act 1998 to legislate for a public vote on independence – without the need for the UK Government’ consent. Judge Lady Carmichael on Tuesday ruled that written arguments between both parties must be exchanged to start the legal action.
This step would be followed by the case being scheduled to be heard in full before the court. The hearing will be allocated two days.
Scottish independence campaigners celebrated a court ruling 'advancing' their bid for IndyRef2
Nicola Sturgeon has long called for another independence referendum
Mr Keatings said the ruling was an important step towards holding another public vote in Scottish independence. He said: “Today has been a good day in advancing this serious matter of law with respect to the constitutional question, and to get a proper determination that it is legally competent for the Scottish Parliament to legislate for a second referendum without the consent of Westminster. “For months, we have had to face down procedural hurdles occasioned by the Scottish Ministers, the Lord Advocate and the Advocate General which have caused delay after delay for no other reason than the fact that our position is beyond argument. “Today Lady Carmichael’s ruling puts an end to these deliberate attempts to block and slow down this case from coming before the court. READ MORE: Jacob Rees-Mogg tears apart SNP over 'absolutely appalling' record
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The SNP leader's drive for independence is being helped by Brexit
Douglas Ross said Boris Johnson should involve Nicola Sturgeon in Brexit trade talks
Douglas Ross enjoys a whiskey with Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister responded by rejecting her request. This week it emerged that analysis of a study examining public opinion across the country found the pursuit of Brexit is undermining support for Scotland remaining in the UK.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, all of those who shifted towards a pro-independence view had positive opinions of the EU, according to the research.
Brexit: Douglas Ross hits out at SNP's stance on UK leaving EU
Leading pollster Professor Sir John Curtice and Ian Montagu also found most Scots are pessimistic about the consequences of Brexit.
The Scottish Centre for Social Research analysed data from Scottish Social Attitudes surveys conducted over the past several years. The results of the 2019 survey were released at the end of September this year, covering the period between April 2019 and March 2020.
Boris Johnson rejected Nicola Sturgeon's call for another Sottish independence referendum


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--EU budget deal sparks outrage as member states set to give even MORE power to Brussels

The institutions finally brokered a deal on a tool to tie future budget payments to good behaviour in order to fully mobilise the €1.8 trillion seven-year budget and coronavirus recovery fund .
EU negotiators today agreed a breakthrough on the rule-of-law mechanism after years of haggling over a method to crack down on the bloc ’ s rule-breakers .
The negotiations have often split European capitals and pitted them against MEPs , and are expected to provoke fury from the likes of Poland and Hungary .
A majority of member states still need to approve the new agreement before it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s rules .
Hungarian Judit Varga accused the European Parliament of making a “ reckless and mistaken move ” by pushing for a tougher rule-of-law mechanism .
She added : “ There is no agreement on any element of the EU budget until all its elements have been agreed.
” Under the new proposal , the European Commission will be handed powers to identify breaches of EU rules and to propose a suspension or reduction of budget handouts .
The decision would then need to be approved by a majority of EU governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be backed by a “ qualified majority ” , which means at least 15 of the EU ’ s 27 states representing at least 65 percent of the bloc ’ s 450 million population must support the decision .
The European Parliament celebrated the agreement as a “ historic moment ” for the bloc that will stop rogue EU leaders from sliding towards authoritarianism .
Dacian Ciolos , leader of the liberal Renew Europe group , said it was a “ major achievement…Europe is not a cash machine.
” Green MEP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the talks , said : “ For the first time in Europe , we now have a mechanism that links the disbursement of EU funds to compliance with the rule of law .
“ This is a step forward for the protection of European values .
The mechanism is not as powerful as we in the European Parliament would have liked .
But : the compromise is much stronger than what the German Council Presidency presented a few weeks ago.
” Hungarian MEP Catalan Cseh , of the opposition liberal Momentum party , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s leader , Viktor Orban , from using the EU as a “ cash machine ” .
She said : “ Hungary is not a functioning democracy any more .
Orbán and the government will fight to the death to stop the functioning of this .
But I hope we have found something to stop this kind of violation.
” An agreement was reached after months of wrangling over the budget and coronavirus bailout agreed by EU leaders in July .
The previous deadlock cast serious doubt over whether the €1.05 trillion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund would be ready for January .
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The institutions finally brokered a deal on a tool to tie future budget payments to good behaviour in order to fully mobilise the €1.8 trillion seven-year budget and coronavirus recovery fund. EU negotiators today agreed a breakthrough on the rule-of-law mechanism after years of haggling over a method to crack down on the bloc’s rule-breakers. The negotiations have often split European capitals and pitted them against MEPs, and are expected to provoke fury from the likes of Poland and Hungary.
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A majority of member states still need to approve the new agreement before it can be implemented into the bloc’s rules. Hungarian Judit Varga accused the European Parliament of making a “reckless and mistaken move” by pushing for a tougher rule-of-law mechanism. She added: “There is no agreement on any element of the EU budget until all its elements have been agreed.” Under the new proposal, the European Commission will be handed powers to identify breaches of EU rules and to propose a suspension or reduction of budget handouts.
The European Union has agreed a crackdown tool for the bloc's rule-breakers
Ursula von der Leyen's EU Commission will have powers to curb budget payments to states
The decision would then need to be approved by a majority of EU governments within one month. Any punishment would have to be backed by a “qualified majority”, which means at least 15 of the EU’s 27 states representing at least 65 percent of the bloc’s 450 million population must support the decision. The European Parliament celebrated the agreement as a “historic moment” for the bloc that will stop rogue EU leaders from sliding towards authoritarianism. Dacian Ciolos, leader of the liberal Renew Europe group, said it was a “major achievement…Europe is not a cash machine.”
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Viktor Orban's Hungary is one of the targeted states under the crackdown
Green MEP Daniel Freund, a negotiator involved in the talks, said: “For the first time in Europe, we now have a mechanism that links the disbursement of EU funds to compliance with the rule of law. “This is a step forward for the protection of European values. The mechanism is not as powerful as we in the European Parliament would have liked. But: the compromise is much stronger than what the German Council Presidency presented a few weeks ago.” Hungarian MEP Catalan Cseh, of the opposition liberal Momentum party, said the agreement would prevent her country’s leader, Viktor Orban, from using the EU as a “cash machine”. MUST READ: Brexit panic: Brussels admits bloc facing economic devastation
European Council members will vote on any suspensions in EU budget payments
She said: “Hungary is not a functioning democracy any more. Orbán and the government will fight to the death to stop the functioning of this. But I hope we have found something to stop this kind of violation.” An agreement was reached after months of wrangling over the budget and coronavirus bailout agreed by EU leaders in July. The previous deadlock cast serious doubt over whether the €1.05 trillion Multiannual Financial Framework and €750 billion recovery fund would be ready for January. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Jacob Rees-Mogg tears apart SNP as he accuses them of 'running Scotland into the ground'

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The SNP is responsible for `` undermining '' Scotland 's education system , according to Jacob Rees-Mogg .
The Leader of the House of Commons clashed furiously with SNP MP Dave Doogan over the Scottish Government 's domestic record .
Mr Doogan had raised fears that the Government 's Internal Market Bill could `` threaten the very fabric of Scotland 's separate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Conservative MP : `` Many Angus constituents have contacted me concerned that Scotland 's high teaching standards will be diluted as a result of the UK Internal Market Bill , the potential of creating a UK-wide view of teaching standards , as this Bill currently seeks to do .
`` It risks imposing lower standards on Scotland that threaten the very fabric of Scotland 's separate and independent education system , which as the Leader will know , was provided for in the 1707 Act of Union .
`` Teachers regularly come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are highly valued , but in every case , the professional standards and requirements must be met .
`` So can we have a debate regarding the need to protect the Scottish education system from the UK Internal Market Bill ? ''

Jacob Rees-Mogg says SNP’s record is ‘absolutely appalling’
The SNP is responsible for "undermining" Scotland's education system, according to Jacob Rees-Mogg. The Leader of the House of Commons clashed furiously with SNP MP Dave Doogan over the Scottish Government's domestic record. Mr Doogan had raised fears that the Government's Internal Market Bill could "threaten the very fabric of Scotland's separate and independent education system".
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He told the Conservative MP: "Many Angus constituents have contacted me concerned that Scotland's high teaching standards will be diluted as a result of the UK Internal Market Bill, the potential of creating a UK-wide view of teaching standards, as this Bill currently seeks to do. "It risks imposing lower standards on Scotland that threaten the very fabric of Scotland's separate and independent education system, which as the Leader will know, was provided for in the 1707 Act of Union. "Teachers regularly come and teach in Scotland from other jurisdictions and are highly valued, but in every case, the professional standards and requirements must be met. "So can we have a debate regarding the need to protect the Scottish education system from the UK Internal Market Bill?" READ MORE: Boris Johnson explodes at SNP's repeated furlough demands
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'The Honourable Gentleman knows that the UK Internal Market Bill devolves a great deal of power.'
However, Mr Rees-Mogg was not as convinced of the danger possibly being imposed by the legislation. He shot back: "The Honourable Gentleman knows that the UK Internal Market Bill devolves a great deal of power. "I think 70 powers are being devolved that were with Europe and are now coming back to the UK onto the devolved authorities. "I fear that if we were to have a debate on standards in Scottish education, it would be why the SNP has been running them into the ground in its period of running the Scottish Government."
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'It risks imposing lower standards on Scotland that threaten the very fabric of Scotland.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Andrew Neil erupts at SNP as he savages party over excuses: 'Do NOT patronise me!'

Andrew Neil spoke on the BBC 's Politics Live and reflected on possible lessons British politicians could learn from the US election .
Mr Neil indicated that the gap between poor children and others was widening in some parts of Scotland .
He warned that the SNP would need to appeal to more people out of the cities for their upcoming Holyrood election in 2021 .
Mr Smith took offence to Mr Neil 's claims and made a sly dig at the broadcaster .
Mr Neil said : `` The overall lesson I would take from the United States which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and America is politicians need to decide where elections are going to be won or lost .
`` In Britain , they are not won or lost in the cities , they are Labour no matter where the cities are .
`` They are not won or lost in the posh counties as they are Conservative .
DO N'T MISS : Andrew Neil praised for showing ‘ zero mercy ’ in US election coverage '' They are won or lost in the provincial towns and rural areas , areas that feel left behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an election now , you better have a candidate that will appeal to these people , not just the base . ''
Mr Smith began his reply by making a dig at Andrew Neil .
He said : `` Andrew really has had a long shift over there in the US and he really could do with a well-deserved lie-down .
`` You can see his frustration at the SNP . ''
Mr Neil interrupted : `` Do n't patronise me , I am sitting in London . ''
Mr Smith retorted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terribly .
`` The SNP is winning the centre-ground of Scottish politics because we have made the case that we need more powers to deal with the issues we are dealing with .
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Andrew Neil tells Alyn Smith ‘don’t patronise me’
Andrew Neil spoke on the BBC's Politics Live and reflected on possible lessons British politicians could learn from the US election. Mr Neil indicated that the gap between poor children and others was widening in some parts of Scotland. He warned that the SNP would need to appeal to more people out of the cities for their upcoming Holyrood election in 2021.
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Mr Smith took offence to Mr Neil's claims and made a sly dig at the broadcaster. Mr Neil said: "The overall lesson I would take from the United States which is true for western Europe, UK and America is politicians need to decide where elections are going to be won or lost. "In Britain, they are not won or lost in the cities, they are Labour no matter where the cities are. "They are not won or lost in the posh counties as they are Conservative. DON'T MISS: Andrew Neil praised for showing ‘zero mercy’ in US election coverage
Andrew Neil erupts at SNP after savaging party on their failures 'DON'T patronise me!'
Andrew Neil: Mr Smith and Andrew Neil engaged in a tense row while on BBC's Politics Live.
"They are won or lost in the provincial towns and rural areas, areas that feel left behind. "If you want to win an election now, you better have a candidate that will appeal to these people, not just the base." Mr Smith began his reply by making a dig at Andrew Neil. He said: "Andrew really has had a long shift over there in the US and he really could do with a well-deserved lie-down.
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Andrew Neil snapped at Alyn Smith and accused the SNP MP of patronising him in a tense row.
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Andrew Neil: Mr Smith claimed the SNP needed more powers to deal with the problems in Scotland


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Boris left red-faced as NHS boss rips into Whitty and Vallance's 'confusing' Covid graphs

Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty were unexpectedly in the firing line of the NHS Chief Executive at the latest coronavirus briefing .
Sir Simon Stevens joined Boris Johnson to update the nation on the most recent COVID-19 statistics as well as the national strategy to tackle the virus .
However , Sir Simon took the opportunity to make a jab at the other senior scientific advisers , who have been accused of using `` confusing '' graphs and charts .
He told viewers : `` Like you , and I 'm sure the PM wo n't mind me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of these press briefings and the charts can be a bit hard to keep up with .
`` So I 've just got one chart today that indisputably sets out what we in the health service are seeing .
`` So if we could have that one chart , please .
`` What it shows is the number of patients that are being looked after in hospitals across England . ''
At the swipe , the Prime Minister could be seen looking down in response .
Sir Simon continued on to explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under 500 patients in England hospitals at the beginning of September .
By the beginning of October that had been 2000 coronavirus patients , and now at the beginning of November that is over 11,000 .
He warned that action is needed because infections being produced now will feed into a further increase in hospitalisations .

Simon Stevens claims government charts 'hard to keep up with'
Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty were unexpectedly in the firing line of the NHS Chief Executive at the latest coronavirus briefing. Sir Simon Stevens joined Boris Johnson to update the nation on the most recent COVID-19 statistics as well as the national strategy to tackle the virus. However, Sir Simon took the opportunity to make a jab at the other senior scientific advisers, who have been accused of using "confusing" graphs and charts.
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He told viewers: "Like you, and I'm sure the PM won't mind me saying so, I've watched a number of these press briefings and the charts can be a bit hard to keep up with. "So I've just got one chart today that indisputably sets out what we in the health service are seeing. "So if we could have that one chart, please. "What it shows is the number of patients that are being looked after in hospitals across England." READ MORE: BBC's Laura Kuenssberg suffers embarrassing on-air blunder at briefing
Boris left red-faced as NHS boss rips into Whitty and Vallance's 'confusing' Covid graphs
'So I've just got one chart today that indisputably sets out what we in the health service see.'
At the swipe, the Prime Minister could be seen looking down in response. Sir Simon continued on to explain the graph, revealing that there were under 500 patients in England hospitals at the beginning of September. By the beginning of October that had been 2000 coronavirus patients, and now at the beginning of November that is over 11,000. He warned that action is needed because infections being produced now will feed into a further increase in hospitalisations.
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There were under 500 patients in England hospitals at the beginning of September.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Boris Johnson warned of destroying economy with new national lockdown - 'Condemns the UK!'

Ben Habib urged Boris Johnson to reconsider the Government 's coronavirus approach .
In a video , Mr Habib , partnered with Brexit Unlocked , insisted another lockdown could cause economic ruin for the UK .
He claimed the UK would not be better off and while he agreed action needed to be taken , argued a lockdown was not the best course of action .
Mr Habib said : `` The purpose of a national lockdown is to afford the Government time in which to take definitive steps to combat the virus .
`` This latest lockdown we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The only purpose I can see coming from it is to artificially suppress the spread of the virus .
`` During that very costly exercise , the Government is going to extend the furlough scheme until March . ''
Mr Habib also argued that there were significant issues with the Government 's furlough extension plan .
He said : `` That would be an entire year of the private sector surviving on Government stimulus .
`` It is unheard of in history and we have already got a national debt that exceeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now going to rise even further .
`` At the end of this whole process , we wo n't be better of as far as the virus is concerned . ''

UK lockdown: Ben Habib claims 'we won't be better off'
Ben Habib urged Boris Johnson to reconsider the Government's coronavirus approach. In a video, Mr Habib, partnered with Unlocked, insisted another lockdown could cause economic ruin for the UK. He claimed the UK would not be better off and while he agreed action needed to be taken, argued a lockdown was not the best course of action.
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Mr Habib said: "The purpose of a national lockdown is to afford the Government time in which to take definitive steps to combat the virus. "This latest lockdown we have gone into serves no such purpose. "The only purpose I can see coming from it is to artificially suppress the spread of the virus. "During that very costly exercise, the Government is going to extend the furlough scheme until March." DON'T MISS: Sir Graham Brady erupts at 'arrogant' Boris in brutal lockdown rant
Boris Johnson warned of destroying economy after extension of furlough 'Condemns the UK!'
Boris Johnson: Mr Habib also argued that there were significant issues with the Government's furlough extension plan.
Mr Habib also argued that there were significant issues with the Government's furlough extension plan. He said: "That would be an entire year of the private sector surviving on Government stimulus. "It is unheard of in history and we have already got a national debt that exceeds 100 percent of GDP and that is now going to rise even further. "At the end of this whole process, we won't be better of as far as the virus is concerned."
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Boris Johnson: Mr Habib also argued the Government should again look at the possibility of introducing herd immunity.
Boris Johnson insists UK lockdown will end in December
Boris Johnson: Mr Habib also revealed his greatest fears if more lockdowns are ahead for the country.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Look away now, Boris! Robert Peston outlines devastating economic threat to UK next year

Today , the Bank of England projected the UK GDP is set to shrink by 11 percent for the entire year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic .
The UK is now in its second national lockdown as cases continue to rise .
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said : `` Recent evidence from the Bank 's agents and a range of business surveys and intelligence suggests that while some businesses feel prepared for the change in trading arrangements , others - particularly smaller firms - do not feel fully ready , with Covid having hampered some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case in our November projections , adjustment by businesses to the new arrangements is assumed to lead to a further , temporary , effect on trade in the near term .
`` These additional effects on trade are assumed to be temporary and to unwind over the course of six months , as businesses adjust . ''
ITV ’ s Robert Peston warned of the devastating economic threat to the UK amid the second lockdown .
He tweeted : “ We are losing more than one in every ten pounds of our income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
“ The fall in US GDP is forecast at ‘ just ’ 3.75 percent , the euro-area shrinkage is 6.75 percent and the global decline is projected at 5.25 percent .
“ Given that the virus is the same virus everywhere , it is difficult to argue that the UK ’ s policy response to it has been economical optimal , even adjusting for the UK ’ s disproportionate reliance on services that thrive on the kind of human contact that the virus has made dangerous .
“ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the combination of excess deaths and excess economic loss in the UK raises big questions for the government.
” READ MORE : Boris Johnson 'poised to join Joe Biden ' in coalition of strength The UK has been one of the worst hit countries from the coronavirus pandemic .
More than 47,000 people have died from the virus and the total number of confirmed cases has surpassed one million .
As of today , the government has imposed another strict national lockdown scheduled to last for four weeks .
Yesterday MPs voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite various senior backbenchers opposing the measures .
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Despite the October deadline coming and going , both sides are still in talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the transition period in December .
However , Mr Peston has warned the Prime Minister the economy will fall even if he gets a Brexit trade deal .
He continued : “ And another thing , even if Boris Johnson gets his free trade deal with the EU , the UK ’ s income will fall in early 2021 , says Bank of England .
“ ‘ ’ UK trade and GDP are also likely to be affected during an initial period of adjustment , over the first half of next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market and Customs Union on 1 January and is assumed to move immediately to a free trade agreement with the European Union ’ .
“ Such a relief no other bad stuff is happening.
” Today , EU officials revealed they would not back down on “ evolution clauses ” which would ensure UK standards on issues such as the environment , workers ' rights , labour standards , taxation and state aid remain tied to the bloc .
But UK officials said these clauses are a “ non-starter ” .

UK lockdown: Ben Habib claims 'we won't be better off'
Today, the Bank of England projected the UK GDP is set to shrink by 11 percent for the entire year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The UK is now in its second national lockdown as cases continue to rise.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said: "Recent evidence from the Bank's agents and a range of business surveys and intelligence suggests that while some businesses feel prepared for the change in trading arrangements, others - particularly smaller firms - do not feel fully ready, with Covid having hampered some preparations. "Therefore in the central case in our November projections, adjustment by businesses to the new arrangements is assumed to lead to a further, temporary, effect on trade in the near term. "These additional effects on trade are assumed to be temporary and to unwind over the course of six months, as businesses adjust." ITV’s Robert Peston warned of the devastating economic threat to the UK amid the second lockdown.
Boris Johnson warned of devastating threat
ITV's Robert Peston
He tweeted: “We are losing more than one in every ten pounds of our income, one of the worst performances in the world. “The fall in US GDP is forecast at ‘just’ 3.75 percent, the euro-area shrinkage is 6.75 percent and the global decline is projected at 5.25 percent. “Given that the virus is the same virus everywhere, it is difficult to argue that the UK’s policy response to it has been economical optimal, even adjusting for the UK’s disproportionate reliance on services that thrive on the kind of human contact that the virus has made dangerous. “It is not over till it is over, but the combination of excess deaths and excess economic loss in the UK raises big questions for the government.” READ MORE: Boris Johnson 'poised to join Joe Biden' in coalition of strength
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UK now in second national coronavirus lockdown
UK coronavirus cases mapped
While fighting the coronavirus pandemic Mr Johnson and his government have been negotiating a Brexit trade deal with the European Union. Despite the October deadline coming and going, both sides are still in talks to secure a deal by the end of the transition period in December. However, Mr Peston has warned the Prime Minister the economy will fall even if he gets a Brexit trade deal. He continued: “And another thing, even if Boris Johnson gets his free trade deal with the EU, the UK’s income will fall in early 2021, says Bank of England.
Country goes into a second national lockdown
“‘’UK trade and GDP are also likely to be affected during an initial period of adjustment, over the first half of next year as the United Kingdom leaves the Single Market and Customs Union on 1 January and is assumed to move immediately to a free trade agreement with the European Union’. “Such a relief no other bad stuff is happening.” Today, EU officials revealed they would not back down on “evolution clauses” which would ensure UK standards on issues such as the environment, workers' rights, labour standards, taxation and state aid remain tied to the bloc. But UK officials said these clauses are a “non-starter”.
Brexit negotiators David Frost and Michel Barnier


thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--EU gives in! Barnier says he's 'HAPPY to compromise' and hand UK boats bigger fish catches

The Brussels diplomat told a private meeting handing British boats greater opportunities to land fish from their coastal waters was “ key to reach an agreement ” .
According to EU sources familiar with the meeting , the Frenchman told MEPs he had “ budged ” in recent negotiations with UK counterpart Lord Frost after admitting talks are “ on a trajectory ” to a no-deal Brexit .
Mr Barnier conceded UK vessels would see a “ degree of development in fishing opportunities ” , one insider told Express.co.uk .
He told the meeting : “ We ’ re happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustainable.
” Responding to recent reports Britain ’ s fleet could see their catch quotas as much as double , Mr Barnier admitted this could “ spell an end to the Common Fisheries Policy ” .
Amid growing pressure from French President Emmanuel Macron , the EU Brexit chief insisted he was trying to secure a better deal for the bloc ’ s trawlermen .
Brussels will not just accept a “ 50/50 ” split on fishing opportunities because that would lead to the “ destruction of the Dutch , French and Belgian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a source .
He explained to MEPs he had to climb down from the bloc ’ s demands for status quo access to Britain ’ s coastal waters because Downing Street no longer cares about the Common Fisheries Policy .
Mr Barnier will travel to London on Sunday to resume wrangling over the post-Brexit trade agreement with Lord Frost .
Talks in Brussels broke up earlier this week with both sides warning of “ divergences ” between their position on the key sticking points .
The chief negotiators said they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over access to Britain ’ s waters and future common standards .
However , they said progress had been made putting pen to paper on the Brexit legal text , including on the crucial issue of policing any future agreement .
Senior figures in Brussels have claimed chances of a no-deal Brexit are rising after a gloomy assessment of the talks by Mr Barnier .
France ’ s top eurocrat Thierry Breton said it was now “ 50/50 ” whether both sides would be able to reach an agreement by the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Macron insisted the bloc would not allow Britain access to the single market with the freedom to diverge from its rules .
MUST READ : Barnier hits out as No10 Brexit claim – UK wants more than Canada Mr Breton said : “ We are extremely clear on the conditions and the access to our European market.
” It also emerged that Mr Barnier blocked a “ mass bargaining session ” between Boris Johnson and EU leaders , such as Angela Merkel and Ursula von der Leyen .
The EU negotiator said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ big tug of war ” of as many as 30 unresolved issues in the trade talks .
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The Brussels diplomat told a private meeting handing British boats greater opportunities to land fish from their coastal waters was “key to reach an agreement”. According to EU sources familiar with the meeting, the Frenchman told MEPs he had “budged” in recent negotiations with UK counterpart Lord Frost after admitting talks are “on a trajectory” to a no-deal Brexit. Mr Barnier conceded UK vessels would see a “degree of development in fishing opportunities”, one insider told Express.co.uk.
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He told the meeting: “We’re happy to compromise if it is reasonable and sustainable.” Responding to recent reports Britain’s fleet could see their catch quotas as much as double, Mr Barnier admitted this could “spell an end to the Common Fisheries Policy”. Amid growing pressure from French President Emmanuel Macron, the EU Brexit chief insisted he was trying to secure a better deal for the bloc’s trawlermen. Brussels will not just accept a “50/50” split on fishing opportunities because that would lead to the “destruction of the Dutch, French and Belgian” fleets, Mr Barnier said, according to a source.
Michel Barnier says EU must brace for fisheries 'compromise' in Brexit talks
Michel Barnier said giving too much fish to the UK would kill-off the CFP
He explained to MEPs he had to climb down from the bloc’s demands for status quo access to Britain’s coastal waters because Downing Street no longer cares about the Common Fisheries Policy. Mr Barnier will travel to London on Sunday to resume wrangling over the post-Brexit trade agreement with Lord Frost. Talks in Brussels broke up earlier this week with both sides warning of “divergences” between their position on the key sticking points. The chief negotiators said they had failed to make breakthroughs in the talks over access to Britain’s waters and future common standards.
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Lord Frost has insisted the EU's Common Fisheries Policy must end for the UK
However, they said progress had been made putting pen to paper on the Brexit legal text, including on the crucial issue of policing any future agreement. Senior figures in Brussels have claimed chances of a no-deal Brexit are rising after a gloomy assessment of the talks by Mr Barnier. France’s top eurocrat Thierry Breton said it was now “50/50” whether both sides would be able to reach an agreement by the end of the year. The close ally of President Macron insisted the bloc would not allow Britain access to the single market with the freedom to diverge from its rules. MUST READ: Barnier hits out as No10 Brexit claim – UK wants more than Canada
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will meet again in London on Sunday
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Varadkar's future in balance with vote of no confidence - 'There MUST be consequences!'

Former Taoiseach Mr Varadkar is now Tanaiste , or deputy Prime Minister , in accordance with a coalition deal struck between his Fine Gael party , Fianna Fail and the Greens , with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin replacing him in the top job .
Mr Varadkar apologised for his `` errors of judgment '' in the Dail , equivalent to the House of Commons , on Tuesday .
He admitted to posting a copy of the document to the National Association of General Practitioners ' president Dr Maitiu O Tuathail , on a confidential basis .
A Sinn Fein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice '' other than to table the motion `` given the seriousness '' of the situatio .
The spokesman stressed Mr Varadkar `` has faced no sanction , nor has he given a credible account for his actions in providing confidential information to a friend '' .
They added : `` The Dail must lay down a marker that doing favours or giving preferential treatment to a circle of insiders is unacceptable and will not be tolerated .
`` Neither Leo Varadkar nor Fine Gael can be above sanction for such a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest office in the State .
`` This motion will allow the Dail to say to the people that no one is above being held to account and that there are consequences when you act as Leo Vardakar has done .
JUST IN : US election results LIVE : Donald Trump on brink of defeat '' They 're only interested in political mudslinging , attacking the Irish Government at a time of national crisis and diverting attention from the unanswered questions about their receipt of public money in the North . ''
Catherine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Arts , Gaeltacht , Sport and Media , defended Mr Varadkar , stressing she retained confidence in the 41-year-old .
She said she had worked well with him up to now and continues to do so .
The Green Party Deputy Leader Eamon Ryan said Mr Varadkar had admitted what happened was inappropriate and had apologised for this .

Leo Varadkar grilled on confidential document leak in Oireachtas
Former Taoiseach Mr Varadkar is now Tanaiste, or deputy Prime Minister, in accordance with a coalition deal struck between his Fine Gael party, Fianna Fail and the Greens, with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin replacing him in the top job. Mr Varadkar apologised for his "errors of judgment" in the Dail, equivalent to the House of Commons, on Tuesday.
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He admitted to posting a copy of the document to the National Association of General Practitioners' president Dr Maitiu O Tuathail, on a confidential basis. A Sinn Fein spokesman insisted the party had "no choice" other than to table the motion "given the seriousness" of the situatio. The spokesman stressed Mr Varadkar "has faced no sanction, nor has he given a credible account for his actions in providing confidential information to a friend".
Leo Varadkar is facing a vote of no-confidence
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Fein
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They added: "The Dail must lay down a marker that doing favours or giving preferential treatment to a circle of insiders is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. "Neither Leo Varadkar nor Fine Gael can be above sanction for such a serious breach of conduct whilst he occupied the highest office in the State. "This motion will allow the Dail to say to the people that no one is above being held to account and that there are consequences when you act as Leo Vardakar has done. JUST IN: US election results LIVE: Donald Trump on brink of defeat
Greens leader Eamon Ryan
Micheal Martin replaced Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach in June


thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Rishi Sunak after £1bn fund increase: 'What took you so long?'

Nicola Sturgeon said it was regretful the Government `` took so long '' to decide in favour of an extension of the furlough scheme and to provide extra cash to help Scotland through the coronavirus crisis .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed on Thursday the Scottish Government will be receiving an additional £1billion to help businesses as COVID-19 restrictions force them to stay shut .
Ms Sturgeon said : `` The Scottish Government will do everything within our power and within the financial resources that we have to support people through the winter who are out of work , whose businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work because of the restrictions .
`` I warmly welcome the Chancellor 's announcement on the extension of furlough but I deeply regret that it took so long to get to that point .
`` The Scottish Government and others have been calling for a furlough to be extended significantly and at an 80 percent level for months now .
`` The failure to do that before unfortunately has meant that many have lost their jobs who may not have lost their jobs had the commitment to furlough been there earlier .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue .
`` So I think that is a matter of regret . ''
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Ms Sturgeon also added the financial certainty provided by Rishi Sunak will allow the Government to take further decisions on Public Health ground instead of facing the pressure to take advantage of a limited window of opportunity .
The First Minister confirmed Scotland recorded 31 deaths from coronavirus and 1,072 positive tests in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - has risen to 2,997 .
She said 70,732 people have now tested positive in Scotland under the latest data , up from 69,660 the previous day .
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Barnier rages to EU over Boris Brexit deal claims : 'This is SERIOUS' But forestalling criticism from the First Minister , the Chancellor reminded Ms Sturgeon of the financial powers she and her Government have to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , Mr Sunak said : `` I can confirm that the CGRS is a UK-wide scheme and we will continue to apply the furlough to each part of the UK equally , treating every citizen the same .
`` Scotland will receive an upfront guarantee worth £8billion , that 's an increase of one billion on the previously agreed upfront guarantee .
Careful what you wish for !
Sturgeon dealt MAJOR currency warning [ INSIGHT ] Nicola Sturgeon grilled on 3,000 medical staff shortage in Scotland [ VIDEO ] Rishi Sunak in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new policy [ ANALYSIS ] '' And it 's that funding for the Scottish Government to use as they see fit .
It is , of course , up to the Scottish Government to make those choices about what to do with that money and we look forward to seeing what they plan to do .
`` And it 's also worth bearing in mind that the Scottish Government has the ability to raise taxes . ''
He added : `` The Scottish Government has the ability to raise the funds it needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , if these things are important , then the Scottish Government will be able to make those decisions on behalf of the Scottish people and be held accountable . ''
The job retention scheme has been extended until March 2021 , meaning the Government will cover up to 80 percent of wages for all furloughed employees .

Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Rishi Sunak for furlough delay
Nicola Sturgeon said it was regretful the Government "took so long" to decide in favour of an extension of the furlough scheme and to provide extra cash to help Scotland through the coronavirus crisis. Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed on Thursday the Scottish Government will be receiving an additional £1billion to help businesses as COVID-19 restrictions force them to stay shut. Ms Sturgeon said: "The Scottish Government will do everything within our power and within the financial resources that we have to support people through the winter who are out of work, whose businesses are struggling or who remain unable to work because of the restrictions.
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"I warmly welcome the Chancellor's announcement on the extension of furlough but I deeply regret that it took so long to get to that point. "The Scottish Government and others have been calling for a furlough to be extended significantly and at an 80 percent level for months now. "The failure to do that before unfortunately has meant that many have lost their jobs who may not have lost their jobs had the commitment to furlough been there earlier. And businesses will perhaps have not been able to continue. "So I think that is a matter of regret." JUST IN: Sturgeon told to wait at least 25 years for next referendum 'It's no for a generation!'
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Ms Sturgeon also added the financial certainty provided by Rishi Sunak will allow the Government to take further decisions on Public Health ground instead of facing the pressure to take advantage of a limited window of opportunity. The First Minister confirmed Scotland recorded 31 deaths from coronavirus and 1,072 positive tests in the past 24 hours. Ms Sturgeon said the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - has risen to 2,997. She said 70,732 people have now tested positive in Scotland under the latest data, up from 69,660 the previous day. READ MORE: What do you WANT?! Barnier rages to EU over Boris Brexit deal claims: 'This is SERIOUS'
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But forestalling criticism from the First Minister, the Chancellor reminded Ms Sturgeon of the financial powers she and her Government have to raise additional funds. Addressing the Commons on Thursday, Mr Sunak said: "I can confirm that the CGRS is a UK-wide scheme and we will continue to apply the furlough to each part of the UK equally, treating every citizen the same. "Scotland will receive an upfront guarantee worth £8billion, that's an increase of one billion on the previously agreed upfront guarantee. DON'T MISS Careful what you wish for! Sturgeon dealt MAJOR currency warning [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--SNP's 'nonsensical' independence case dismantled as Sturgeon told to 'respect democracy'

The UK Government 's Scottish Secretary Alister Jack fired back at growing SNP demands for another independence referendum .
Speaking to the BBC 's Good Morning Scotland , Mr Jack brilliantly dismantled the SNP 's case for independence as `` a lot of nonsense '' .
This comes despite a consistent rise in support for Scottish independence in opinion polls .
The Scottish Secretary told the SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to `` respect democracy '' after the SNP 's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell suggested a new vote could be held as early as next year .
Mr Jack said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was once in a generation , as a democrat I respect the outcome of referenda .
`` We 're delivering on Brexit , and we are respecting the outcome of the 2014 referendum on independence . ''
Mr Jack went onto dismiss claims that the `` once-in-a-generation '' argument were simply a `` rhetorical flourish '' at the time .
JUST IN : 'YEARS trying to stop Brexit ' SNP 's 'dumb ' Trump attack dismantled Mr Jack explained : '' In the white paper for independence produced by Alex Salmond and Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referred to a number of times in that paper almost in the first six paragraphs , and then a number of times thereafter . ''
`` It was not a rhetorical flourish and nobody should ever allow that to become a fact because it simply is n't one .
`` The white paper was about a lot of nonsense on an economy built on 110 , 120 dollars for a barrel of oil .
`` When you 've had a 300-year-old enduring partnership as successful as the United Kingdom , you do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until a party that has one objective , which is to separate Scotland from the rest of the United Kingdom , gets its own way .
`` They are as you know a party of government at the moment - but they are a party that view everything through the prism of separation . ''
`` I do n't think we should keep having referendums until they get their own way , it should respect the outcome of the one we had . ''
Firing back at Mr Russell 's claim of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said another independence vote could be `` 25 or 40 years '' away .
The latest opinion poll in Scotland , from Survation , shows support for Scottish independence is at 54 percent .
This matches the same percentage of people backing the SNP for the Holyrood election in six months ' time .
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Nicola Sturgeon should 'respect referendum result' says Jack
The UK Government's Scottish Secretary Alister Jack fired back at growing SNP demands for another independence referendum. Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Scotland, Mr Jack brilliantly dismantled the SNP's case for independence as "a lot of nonsense". This comes despite a consistent rise in support for Scottish independence in opinion polls.
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The Scottish Secretary told the SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to "respect democracy" after the SNP's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell suggested a new vote could be held as early as next year. Mr Jack said: "We had a referendum, it was once in a generation, as a democrat I respect the outcome of referenda. "We're delivering on Brexit, and we are respecting the outcome of the 2014 referendum on independence." Mr Jack went onto dismiss claims that the "once-in-a-generation" argument were simply a "rhetorical flourish" at the time. JUST IN: 'YEARS trying to stop Brexit' SNP's 'dumb' Trump attack dismantled
Jack brilliantly dismantled the SNP's case for independence
The Scottish Secretary told the SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to 'respect democracy'
Mr Jack explained:"In the white paper for independence produced by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, once in a generation is referred to a number of times in that paper almost in the first six paragraphs, and then a number of times thereafter." "It was not a rhetorical flourish and nobody should ever allow that to become a fact because it simply isn't one. "The white paper was about a lot of nonsense on an economy built on 110, 120 dollars for a barrel of oil. "When you've had a 300-year-old enduring partnership as successful as the United Kingdom, you don't then go into a period of neverendums until a party that has one objective, which is to separate Scotland from the rest of the United Kingdom, gets its own way.
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Jack said another independence vote could be '25 or 40 years' away.
"They are as you know a party of government at the moment - but they are a party that view everything through the prism of separation." "I don't think we should keep having referendums until they get their own way, it should respect the outcome of the one we had." Firing back at Mr Russell's claim of a referendum in early 2021, Mr Jack said another independence vote could be "25 or 40 years" away. The latest opinion poll in Scotland, from Survation, shows support for Scottish independence is at 54 percent. This matches the same percentage of people backing the SNP for the Holyrood election in six months' time. DON'T MISS: David Davis warns Boris Johnson that Tory revolt to DOUBLE in size [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--David Davis attacks 'bogus' coronavirus modelling and warns Tory revolt to DOUBLE in size

Boris Johnson faces a growing revolt among his party 's backbenchers amid fury at `` bogus '' coronavirus modelling that justified the second lockdown in England this week .
Tory MP David Davis warned the Prime Minister that `` the size of the rebellion on the Tory benches will be much much bigger , probably twice as big '' if the lockdown is extended past December 2 .
The former Brexit Secretary said the coronavirus modelling justifying a second lockdown is a “ scandal ” .
In a House of Commons vote on Wednesday , MPs supported the new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of 478 .
This means England is now under a month-long lockdown , with pubs , bars , restaurants and non-essential shops closed until December 2 .
However , a total of 34 Tory MPs rebelled against the lockdown , including former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Sir Graham Brady , the chair of the powerful 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers .
Another 21 Tory MPs abstained , including ex-Prime Minister Theresa May , who argued against the lockdown prior to the vote .
JUST IN : Piers Morgan rips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Davis told Julia Hartley-Brewer on talkRADIO : `` The Prime Minister is told there will be 4,000 deaths a day if he carries on , and that this will overwhelm the health service .
`` That is what the bogus numbers were .
`` Under those circumstances , he has no chance but to go under lockdown .
No Prime Minister will accept the collapse of the NHS and 4,000 deaths a day .
`` But the truth is actually half or a quarter of that figure .
`` If the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have thought , on balance , it might be 1,000 deaths a day from coronavirus but going into lockdown might cause more deaths .
`` They actually took the decision away from him .
This is quite a scandal .
“ The scientific advisers effectively put the Prime Minister in a no-win , no-choice position when in fact he did have options available to him .
`` What it means is next time around , when we come to December 2 , the size of the rebellion on the Tory benches will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big . ''
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Lockdown: David Davis criticises ‘bogus’ coronavirus modelling
Boris Johnson faces a growing revolt among his party's backbenchers amid fury at "bogus" coronavirus modelling that justified the second lockdown in England this week. Tory MP David Davis warned the Prime Minister that "the size of the rebellion on the Tory benches will be much much bigger, probably twice as big" if the lockdown is extended past December 2. The former Brexit Secretary said the coronavirus modelling justifying a second lockdown is a “scandal”.
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In a House of Commons vote on Wednesday, MPs supported the new coronavirus measures by 516 to 38, a majority of 478. This means England is now under a month-long lockdown, with pubs, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops closed until December 2. However, a total of 34 Tory MPs rebelled against the lockdown, including former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Sir Graham Brady, the chair of the powerful 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers. Another 21 Tory MPs abstained, including ex-Prime Minister Theresa May, who argued against the lockdown prior to the vote. JUST IN: Piers Morgan rips apart 'beleaguered' Boris Johnson in rant
Boris Johnson faces a growing revolt among his party's backbenchers
MPs supported the new coronavirus measures by 516 to 38, a majority of 478
David Davis told Julia Hartley-Brewer on talkRADIO: "The Prime Minister is told there will be 4,000 deaths a day if he carries on, and that this will overwhelm the health service. "That is what the bogus numbers were. "Under those circumstances, he has no chance but to go under lockdown. No Prime Minister will accept the collapse of the NHS and 4,000 deaths a day. "But the truth is actually half or a quarter of that figure. "If the Prime Minister was told that, he might have thought, on balance, it might be 1,000 deaths a day from coronavirus but going into lockdown might cause more deaths.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--What do you WANT?! Barnier rages to EU over Boris Brexit deal claims: 'This is SERIOUS'

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The Brussels diplomat insisted UK counterpart Lord Frost has asked for much more generous terms , and some that are only available with EU membership .
In a private meeting , Mr Barnier expressed frustration that No10 has claimed the deal on offer from the EU is a “ low-value ” trade agreement .
Before walking out of talks last month , Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still an agreement to be had .
We will continue to work hard in September to achieve it .
It is one based on our reasonable proposal for a standard free trade agreement like the one the EU has agreed with Canada and so many others.
” According to a source familiar with the discussion , Mr Barnier described Downing Street ’ s claim that the trade agreement would be “ low value ” as “ hypocritical ” .
** GET THE EXPRESS DELIVERED FREE FOR SIX WEEKS ** Mr Barnier ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break the deadlock after almost two weeks ’ of intensified wrangling over the post-Brexit deal .
The Frenchman told MEPs that he had shown a genuine willingness to compromise but this had not been reciprocated by the British side .
He said the UK ’ s refusal to move towards the bloc ’ s position had prolonged the deadlock in the row over access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and future common standards .
Mr Barnier said the talks are currently “ not on a trajectory ” to get a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Brussels diplomat insisted UK counterpart Lord Frost has asked for much more generous terms, and some that are only available with EU membership. In a private meeting, Mr Barnier expressed frustration that No10 has claimed the deal on offer from the EU is a “low-value” trade agreement. Before walking out of talks last month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “There is still an agreement to be had. We will continue to work hard in September to achieve it. It is one based on our reasonable proposal for a standard free trade agreement like the one the EU has agreed with Canada and so many others.”
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According to a source familiar with the discussion, Mr Barnier described Downing Street’s claim that the trade agreement would be “low value” as “hypocritical”. ** GET THE EXPRESS DELIVERED FREE FOR SIX WEEKS ** Mr Barnier’s intervention came after both sides failed to break the deadlock after almost two weeks’ of intensified wrangling over the post-Brexit deal. The Frenchman told MEPs that he had shown a genuine willingness to compromise but this had not been reciprocated by the British side. He said the UK’s refusal to move towards the bloc’s position had prolonged the deadlock in the row over access to Britain’s fishing grounds and future common standards. Mr Barnier said the talks are currently “not on a trajectory” to get a deal unless the UK changes its approach.
Michel Barnier is angry with Boris Johnson's Canada-style trade deal claims
Michel Barnier said No10's communications strategy was 'hypocritical'
Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, said “divergences” remain on the key sticking points in the talks. But he claimed that progress had been made on putting pen to paper on the legal text. Lord Frost said: “We've just finished two weeks of intensive talks with the EU. “Progress made, but I agree with Michel Barnier that wide divergences remain on some core issues. We continue to work to find solutions that fully respect UK sovereignty.”
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Boris Johnson has claimed the EU won't give the UK a deal like its other FTAs
In a jibe at Britain’s claim of only wanting a Canada-style trade agreement, an EU diplomat said: “This is not a flimsy trade agreement. This is serious stuff. “If all you want is a Canada-style deal, then only ask for that.” And Thierry Breton, the EU’s internal market commissioner, insisted the UK would have to play by the bloc’s rules if it wanted to maintain trade. MUST READ: Barnier blocks Boris showdown with EU chiefs to unlock Brexit talks
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He said: “We are extremely clear on the conditions and the access to our European market.” It also emerged that Mr Barnier blocked a “mass bargaining session” between Boris Johnson and EU leaders, such as Angela Merkel and Ursula von der Leyen. The EU negotiator said the Prime Minister wanted to have a “big tug of war” of as many as 30 unresolved issues in the trade talks. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--Sturgeon told to wait at least 25 years for next referendum 'It's no for a generation!'

Nicola Sturgeon plans to publish draft legislation to hold a second referendum next year ahead of the Holyrood election in 2021 .
But Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said there will not be another one in this generation .
Speaking to the BBC , Mr Jack said : `` It 's very clear it 's a no because a generation has n't passed .
`` We 've had two referenda in the last six years and they 've been quite divisive for our society .
`` All we need to do now is focus on rebuilding our economy and give business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people 's livelihoods . ''
The BBC 's Glenn Campbell asked : `` So it 's a no from the British Government regardless of the result of the election ? ''
READ MORE : 'YEARS trying to stop Brexit ' SNP 's 'dumb ' Trump attack dismantled Mr Jack continued : `` It 's a no for a generation .
`` Is it 25 years or is it 40 years ?
But it 's certainly not six years nor ten . ''
It comes as a new opinion poll suggests support for Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SNP taking the largest share of the vote in the Holyrood elections .
A Survation poll put the SNP on 54 percent in the constituency vote and 43 percent for the regional list vote .
The Scottish Conservatives stood at 19 percent in the constituency vote and 17 percent in the list vote , with Scottish Labour at 18 percent and 19 percent respectively .
The Liberal Democrats were at 7 percent in both the constituency and regional list vote .
Support for all other parties was at 2 percent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10 perfect in the regional list vote .
Survation contacted an online panel of 1,071 people between October 28 and November 4 .
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Scottish independence: Alister Jack says ‘it’s no for a generation’
Nicola Sturgeon plans to publish draft legislation to hold a second referendum next year ahead of the Holyrood election in 2021. But Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said there will not be another one in this generation. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Jack said: "It's very clear it's a no because a generation hasn't passed.
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"We've had two referenda in the last six years and they've been quite divisive for our society. "They've created a lot of uncertainty for business. "All we need to do now is focus on rebuilding our economy and give business certainty that creates more jobs and improves people's livelihoods." The BBC's Glenn Campbell asked: "So it's a no from the British Government regardless of the result of the election?" READ MORE: 'YEARS trying to stop Brexit' SNP's 'dumb' Trump attack dismantled
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Alister Jack said there will not be another one in this generation
Mr Jack continued: "It's a no for a generation. "Is it 25 years or is it 40 years? But it's certainly not six years nor ten." It comes as a new opinion poll suggests support for Scottish independence is at 54 percent, with the SNP taking the largest share of the vote in the Holyrood elections. A Survation poll put the SNP on 54 percent in the constituency vote and 43 percent for the regional list vote.
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The Scottish Conservatives stood at 19 percent in the constituency vote and 17 percent in the list vote, with Scottish Labour at 18 percent and 19 percent respectively. The Liberal Democrats were at 7 percent in both the constituency and regional list vote. Support for all other parties was at 2 percent in the constituency vote and the Scottish Greens were at 10 perfect in the regional list vote. Survation contacted an online panel of 1,071 people between October 28 and November 4. DON'T MISS Careful what you wish for! Sturgeon dealt MAJOR currency warning [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-06--US election POLL: Should Donald Trump run again in 2024 if he loses presidency?

Because he has only served one term since his 2016 election , Mr Trump would be eligible to run again in the future if Joe Biden wins the presidency .
And a shock return is not unlikely , close ally Nigel Farage has claimed , saying he 's `` going nowhere '' .
Mr Farage told Politico : `` Donald Trump doesn ’ t get defeated .
He doesn ’ t work like that .
“ Donald Trump loses the odd battle , but he doesn ’ t lose wars .
He keeps fighting until he wins them .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s absolutely no way he ’ s gon na disappear .
`` There ’ s no way he ’ s gon na retire to drink coffee and play golf .
It ain ’ t happening.
” He said the Republicans would be foolish to turn down Mr Trump 's candidacy in a future election , warning they would be defeated heavily without his star quality and charisma .
Mr Farage said : `` I don ’ t think the Republican Party would have got anything like this number of votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want to go back to Mitt Romney Republicanism they can do that .
But they ’ ll get smashed next time round .
He is still their single best hope by some margin.
” With a number of battleground states still to play for , Joe Biden is a narrow favourite to oust Mr Trump and become US president .
It would mark the first time a sitting president has lost an election since George HW Bush in 1992 .
The prospect of a shock defeat has infuriated Mr Trump , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election has been rigged against him .
This morning he said on Twitter : `` I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST .

Because he has only served one term since his 2016 election, Mr Trump would be eligible to run again in the future if Joe Biden wins the presidency. And a shock return is not unlikely, close ally Nigel Farage has claimed, saying he's "going nowhere". Mr Farage told Politico: "Donald Trump doesn’t get defeated. He doesn’t work like that.
“Donald Trump loses the odd battle, but he doesn’t lose wars. He keeps fighting until he wins them. "This guy’s not going away. There’s absolutely no way he’s gonna disappear. "There’s no way he’s gonna retire to drink coffee and play golf. It ain’t happening.” He said the Republicans would be foolish to turn down Mr Trump's candidacy in a future election, warning they would be defeated heavily without his star quality and charisma.
Mr Farage said: "I don’t think the Republican Party would have got anything like this number of votes with any other candidate. “If they want to go back to Mitt Romney Republicanism they can do that. But they’ll get smashed next time round. He is still their single best hope by some margin.” With a number of battleground states still to play for, Joe Biden is a narrow favourite to oust Mr Trump and become US president.
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It would mark the first time a sitting president has lost an election since George HW Bush in 1992. The prospect of a shock defeat has infuriated Mr Trump, who has claimed, without proof, the election has been rigged against him. This morning he said on Twitter: "I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST.
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