thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Brexit POLL: Do you think Boris Johnson will compromise with the EU and reach a deal? VOTE

Our poll comes after the Prime Minister said a deal was possible but warned of outstanding sticking points .
Mr Johnson told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr Show : `` I think it 's there to be done .
“ Alas , there are some difficult issues that need to be fixed .
`` There is no question that the EU needs to understand that we 're utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations .
`` And similarly they need to understand that the repatriation of the UK 's fisheries which were lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fishing rights , state aid and governance continue to be key stumbling blocks in trade talks .
Responding to a comment made by Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte that a trade deal between the two sides is a `` geopolitical necessity ” , Mr Johnson said : `` Good for Mark , in which case I hope that they 'll agree to the deal that we 've set out .
`` I hope that they 'll agree to the deal that we 've set out because it 's a very good deal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us CANADA ! '
Boris gives EU ultimatum or it 's NO DEAL '' All we 're asking our friends and partners to offer is terms that they 've already offered to Canada which is you know a long way away from here .
`` We 're very close to our European friends and partners , we 've been members of the EU for 45 years , I see no reason why we should n't get those sorts of terms .
`` I do n't want the Australian-WTO type outcome , particularly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a video conference on Saturday following the final round of scheduled talks last week .
DO N'T MISS Brexit LIVE : Barnier rushes for crisis talks with Merkel in Berlin [ LIVE BLOG ] George Eustice threatens major standoff with EU trawlers [ INSIGHT ] Nigel Farage warns 'more battles to be fought ' to secure Brexit [ VIDEO ] Mr Johnson and Mrs von der Leyen went on to issue a joint statement saying they have ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ work intensively ” in a bid to make a breakthrough .
The two leaders said : `` The president of the European Commission , Ursula von der Leyen , and the UK Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , spoke today about the state of play in the negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU .
`` They agreed on the importance of finding an agreement , if at all possible , as a strong basis for a strategic EU-UK relationship in future .
`` They endorsed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been made in recent weeks but that significant gaps remained , notably but not only in the areas of fisheries , the level playing field , and governance .
`` They instructed their chief negotiators to work intensively in order to try to bridge those gaps .
`` They agreed to speak on a regular basis on this issue . ''
But Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage warned of a compromise that will leave Brexiteers disappointed .
Speaking on Sky News ' Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme , he said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the last few days , one or two of the things they 've said on fisheries , some of the comments from Ursula von der Leyen yesterday reminding Boris Johnson and the Government that we did sign a new European treaty last year called the Withdrawal Agreement .
`` I sense there will be a compromise , I sense there will be a deal before the end of the year and it is one that will not fully satisfy many Brexiteers . ''
Asked if he would return to frontline politics again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , Mr Farage said : `` Let 's see where we go with this but if they completely drop the ball on Brexit , if we finish up stuck with a level playing field , unable to be competitive then there are more battles to be fought . ''
The Brexit transition period comes to a close at the end of the year .
Mr Johnson has previously indicated he will walk away from the negotiating table if there is no deal by the EU summit on October 15 .

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Our poll comes after the Prime Minister said a deal was possible but warned of outstanding sticking points. Mr Johnson told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: "I think it's there to be done. “Alas, there are some difficult issues that need to be fixed. "There is no question that the EU needs to understand that we're utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations.
Vote in our poll on whether you think Boris Johnson will compromise with the EU to strike a deal
"And similarly they need to understand that the repatriation of the UK's fisheries which were lost in 1973 is very important." Fishing rights, state aid and governance continue to be key stumbling blocks in trade talks. Responding to a comment made by Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte that a trade deal between the two sides is a "geopolitical necessity”, Mr Johnson said: "Good for Mark, in which case I hope that they'll agree to the deal that we've set out. "I hope that they'll agree to the deal that we've set out because it's a very good deal for the EU. READ MORE: 'Give us CANADA!' Boris gives EU ultimatum or it's NO DEAL
The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a video conference on Saturday following the final round of scheduled talks last week
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"All we're asking our friends and partners to offer is terms that they've already offered to Canada which is you know a long way away from here. "We're very close to our European friends and partners, we've been members of the EU for 45 years, I see no reason why we shouldn't get those sorts of terms. "I don't want the Australian-WTO type outcome, particularly, but we can more than live with it." The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a video conference on Saturday following the final round of scheduled talks last week. DON'T MISS
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Mr Johnson and Mrs von der Leyen went on to issue a joint statement saying they have ordered chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier to “work intensively” in a bid to make a breakthrough
Mr Johnson and Mrs von der Leyen went on to issue a joint statement saying they have ordered chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier to “work intensively” in a bid to make a breakthrough. The two leaders said: "The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, spoke today about the state of play in the negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU. "They agreed on the importance of finding an agreement, if at all possible, as a strong basis for a strategic EU-UK relationship in future. "They endorsed the assessment of both chief negotiators that progress had been made in recent weeks but that significant gaps remained, notably but not only in the areas of fisheries, the level playing field, and governance.
Fishing rights, state aid and governance continue to be key stumbling blocks in trade talks
"They instructed their chief negotiators to work intensively in order to try to bridge those gaps. "They agreed to speak on a regular basis on this issue." But Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage warned of a compromise that will leave Brexiteers disappointed. Speaking on Sky News' Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, he said: "I sense from the Government's language from the last few days, one or two of the things they've said on fisheries, some of the comments from Ursula von der Leyen yesterday reminding Boris Johnson and the Government that we did sign a new European treaty last year called the Withdrawal Agreement.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-06--Brexit bill rejected by Lords: Unelected peers repeatedly refuse to back Boris legislation

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The House of @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly over legislation ending freedom of movement .
It means the flagship bill faces a @ @ @ @ @ parliamentary ping pong , where it bounces between MPs and peers .
Boris backed to @ @ @ @ @ Brexit as he 's warned not to cave The immigration bill sets out the new @ @ @ @ @ force on January 1 after Brexit transition rules end .
It puts an end to @ @ @ @ @ of movement policy and introduces a points-based system instead .
Peers backed a Labour-led demand @ @ @ @ @ the impact of rules changes on social care amid warnings it could fuel staff shortages @ @ @ @ @ back an amendment to the legislation that would stop government plans to impose financial restrictions @ @ @ @ @ UK with their EU families from March 2022 .

The House of Lords went against the government repeatedly over legislation ending freedom of movement. It means the flagship bill faces a legislative tussle, known as parliamentary ping pong, where it bounces between MPs and peers.
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The immigration bill sets out the new system that will come into force on January 1 after Brexit transition rules end.
It puts an end to the EU’s freedom of movement policy and introduces a points-based system instead.
Peers backed a Labour-led demand for an independent review into the impact of rules changes on social care amid warnings it could fuel staff shortages.
They went on to back an amendment to the legislation that would stop government plans to impose financial restrictions on Britons returning to the UK with their EU families from March 2022.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-06--'EU doesn't get it!' Bill Cash explodes at Brussels in furious Brexit deal rant

The EU 's fury over Britain 's controversial internal market bill has been dismissed by Conservative MP , Sir Bill Cash .
The Chair of the European Scrutiny Committee was questioning Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt over the union 's legal challenge to the bill .
Sir Bill said the UK will `` achieve full independence '' either way at the end of the Brexit transition period .
He told the committee : `` The reality is apparent to many on all sides of the equation .
`` The issue of how far the question of sovereignty extends is very important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were starting up , we made our point clear in this committee about the manner in which we were dissatisfied with the way in which the negotiations were then being conducted .
`` Then we realised there were two principles that the EU continuously assert and then put into practice . ''
READ MORE : Brexit travel : Britons must be aware of 'crucial ' change from Jan 1 Sir Bill continued : `` One is that we must never be allowed to compete effectively with the EU .
`` The second thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the documentation on the withdrawal agreement and the protocol regarding sovereignty , they simply neither get , nor want to get , nor appear to be prepared to concede that when we leave , we leave as a sovereign nation .
`` In the words of Lord David Frost , we achieve full independence . ''
The MP added : `` The Prime Minister made that again quite clear in what he said when he referred to control over laws . ''
The European Commission confirmed that it is starting legal proceedings against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to parts of the internal market bill that seek to override the Brexit withdrawal agreement .
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`` Indeed we must ensure that not just at the end of the transition period but also looking further down the line that our sovereignty is fully protected and restored .
`` We want to conclude issues , we do not want them to be roaming on , we do not want to debates to be opened up or challenges brought against arrangements that have been settled .
`` That is why we are doing all parties in this negotiation a favour by being blunt about ensuring the outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is what the British people voted for , that is what they want to see , whether they supported to the original referendum result or not . ''

Brexit: Bill Cash claims EU 'doesn't get' UK sovereignty
The EU's fury over Britain's controversial Internal Market Bill has been dismissed by Conservative MP, Sir Bill Cash. The Chair of the European Scrutiny Committee was questioning Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt over the union's legal challenge to the bill. Sir Bill said the UK will "achieve full independence" either way at the end of the Brexit transition period.
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He told the committee: "The reality is apparent to many on all sides of the equation. "The issue of how far the question of sovereignty extends is very important indeed. "In 2017 when negotiations were starting up, we made our point clear in this committee about the manner in which we were dissatisfied with the way in which the negotiations were then being conducted. "Then we realised there were two principles that the EU continuously assert and then put into practice." READ MORE: Brexit travel: Britons must be aware of 'crucial' change from Jan 1
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'We want to conclude issues, we do not want them to be roaming on.'
Sir Bill continued: "One is that we must never be allowed to compete effectively with the EU. "That's point number one, a cardinal principle. "The second thing is that for all their words in the documentation on the withdrawal agreement and the protocol regarding sovereignty, they simply neither get, nor want to get, nor appear to be prepared to concede that when we leave, we leave as a sovereign nation. "In the words of Lord David Frost, we achieve full independence."
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'One is that we must never be allowed to compete effectively with the EU.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-06--Joe Biden to deal Boris Johnson a double whammy if he wins US election warns ex-ambassador

Not only will the Prime Minister not receive a warm welcome but any potential Brexit deal will not be prioritised by the Biden administration .
This dire warning comes from former ambassador to the US , Kim Darroch , who left the post last year .
Lord Darroch claimed the unhappiness with Mr Johnson stems from certain comments made during his time as Mayor of London and during his time as a newspaper columnist .
He also claimed there won ’ t be such a “ warm welcome ” for the Prime Minister as there might be if Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hesitate to say this , but there will be some Obama people in a Biden administration and they remember some of the things that the current Prime Minister said about Obama whether as a newspaper columnist or whether it was mayor of London .
“ I promise you there is still some resentment and unhappiness over that .
“ I 'm not sure there will be , you know , quite the warm , welcoming embrace from Biden for Boris Johnson Prime Minister , as it would be from Donald Trump for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there is some question marks if Biden wins.
” Lord Darroch made the comments during an event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival , where he also claimed a trade deal with Mr Trump would much more achievable .
Although the chances of a deal would increase , there would still need to be some serious concessions by the UK .
Lord Darroch added : “ I do n't think that for Joe Biden 's administration a free trade deal with the UK is going to be the top priority .
JUST IN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis talks with Merkel in Berlin “ I think maybe re-joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership or maybe an EU-US deal might be priorities .
“ I think the free trade deal is a lot more deliverable a lot more quickly , though with some big and painful concessions by us if Trump wins.
” Lord Darroch resigned last year after leaked emails showed him describing the US government as “ inept ” and “ divided ” .
He had held the position for three years before resigning to end the speculation over his position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stern warning to Starmer as new party receives £5M [ Update ] EU legal proceedings unravelled as 'they might not matter ' [ Latest ] Brexit domino effect : EU braced for bombshell Italy exit as plot emerg [ Insight ] In response to the allegations within the leaked emails , Mr Trump had labelled Lord Darroch as a “ stupid guy ” .
In a series of explosive tweets from the President , Mr Trump also called the official a “ wacky ambassador ” .
He said last year : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States is not someone we are thrilled with , a very stupid guy .

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Not only will the Prime Minister not receive a warm welcome but any potential Brexit deal will not be prioritised by the Biden administration. This dire warning comes from former ambassador to the US, Kim Darroch, who left the post last year. Lord Darroch claimed the unhappiness with Mr Johnson stems from certain comments made during his time as Mayor of London and during his time as a newspaper columnist.
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He also claimed there won’t be such a “warm welcome” for the Prime Minister as there might be if Donald Trump wins re-election. He said: “I hesitate to say this, but there will be some Obama people in a Biden administration and they remember some of the things that the current Prime Minister said about Obama whether as a newspaper columnist or whether it was mayor of London. “I promise you there is still some resentment and unhappiness over that. “I'm not sure there will be, you know, quite the warm, welcoming embrace from Biden for Boris Johnson Prime Minister, as it would be from Donald Trump for Boris Johnson Prime Minister.
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Joe Biden will not give the Prime Minister a warm welcome
“I think there is some question marks if Biden wins.” Lord Darroch made the comments during an event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, where he also claimed a trade deal with Mr Trump would much more achievable. Although the chances of a deal would increase, there would still need to be some serious concessions by the UK. Lord Darroch added: “I don't think that for Joe Biden's administration a free trade deal with the UK is going to be the top priority. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Barnier rushes for crisis talks with Merkel in Berlin
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Lord Kim Darroch
“I think maybe re-joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership or maybe an EU-US deal might be priorities. “I think the free trade deal is a lot more deliverable a lot more quickly, though with some big and painful concessions by us if Trump wins.” Lord Darroch resigned last year after leaked emails showed him describing the US government as “inept” and “divided”. He had held the position for three years before resigning to end the speculation over his position. DON'T MISS
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In response to the allegations within the leaked emails, Mr Trump had labelled Lord Darroch as a “stupid guy”. In a series of explosive tweets from the President, Mr Trump also called the official a “wacky ambassador”. He said last year: “The wacky Ambassador that the UK foisted upon the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Brexit Britain boost: Ann Widdecombe predicts UK to become 'very attractive' due to trend

Former Brexit Party MEP , Ann Widdecombe , admitted she was confident Britain would prosper significantly outside of the European Union after Brexit .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Ms Widdecombe said between 1990 and 1997 , Britain was getting significant investment from US and Japanese countries .
She claimed we were very valuable and sought after due to our labour force , which Ms Widdecombe believes can be brilliant again .
Ms Widdecombe said : `` I look back to what happened during the time of Prime Minister John Major .
`` At that period we were getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came from Japan and the United States .
`` All the investment from those big economic powers was going into the EU via us and you have to ask why .
`` The reason is we were very well situated , we were in the trading block , we were on the doorstep but because we had the opt-out from the social chapter , we also had the most flexible labour market in the whole of Europe . ''
Ms Widdecombe insisted the UK could again become this attractive to international companies post-EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very attractive and once we are allowed to set our own terms , laws and we can leave the level playing field , I believe we can attract more investment .
`` Ultimately , it will be as Boris Johnson says and in the UK it will be go , go , go . ''
Ms Widdecombe has previously argued the EU should be more concerned about post-Brexit life than the UK .
While speaking on Brexit Watch with Jonathan Saxty , the Brexiteer argued the EU is scared of the potential of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was afraid of the UK becoming a financial powerhouse , similar to that of Singapore .
She argued the EU is negotiating with the intention of protecting itself for the future .
Ms Widdecombe said : `` I will tell you exactly what the EU has been afraid of .
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Former Brexit Party MEP, Ann Widdecombe, admitted she was confident Britain would prosper significantly outside of the European Union after Brexit. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Ms Widdecombe said between 1990 and 1997, Britain was getting significant investment from US and Japanese countries. She claimed we were very valuable and sought after due to our labour force, which Ms Widdecombe believes can be brilliant again.
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Ms Widdecombe said: "I look back to what happened during the time of Prime Minister John Major. "At that period we were getting 40 percent of all the investment that came from Japan and the United States. "All the investment from those big economic powers was going into the EU via us and you have to ask why. "The reason is we were very well situated, we were in the trading block, we were on the doorstep but because we had the opt-out from the social chapter, we also had the most flexible labour market in the whole of Europe." DON'T MISS: Brexiteer Bill Cash warns UK risks being tied to EU law 'indefinitely'
Brexit Britain boost: Ann Widdecombe predicts UK to become 'very attractive' due to trend
Brexit news: Ms Widdecombe insisted the UK could again become this attractive to international companies post-EU.
Ms Widdecombe insisted the UK could again become this attractive to international companies post-EU. She said: "We were very attractive and once we are allowed to set our own terms, laws and we can leave the level playing field, I believe we can attract more investment. "Ultimately, it will be as Boris Johnson says and in the UK it will be go, go, go." Ms Widdecombe has previously argued the EU should be more concerned about post-Brexit life than the UK.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--First freeport to drive Brexit Britain's growth to open within months, Rishi Sunak says

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Rishi Sunak said bidding for freeport status will open soon and the first wave will be up and running in late 2021 .
The project will help to drive Britain ’ s economic growth after Brexit transition arrangements end this year , he said .
Mr Sunak said : “ Our new freeports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovation and commerce , regenerating communities across the UK and supporting jobs .
“ They will attract investment from around the world as we embrace new opportunities following our departure from the EU and will be a key driver for economic recovery as we build back better post coronavirus.
” The special customs zones allow goods to be imported , stored , and exported without tariffs being imposed .
Parts can be processed into new products in the free trading zones , which supporters say would boost manufacturing jobs and other types of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the goods are put into the domestic market .
The first freeports will be opened in England but talks are underway with the devolved administrations about extending them across the UK .

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Rishi Sunak said bidding for freeport status will open soon and the first wave will be up and running in late 2021. The project will help to drive Britain’s economic growth after Brexit transition arrangements end this year, he said.
Mr Sunak said: “Our new freeports will create national hubs for trade, innovation and commerce, regenerating communities across the UK and supporting jobs. “They will attract investment from around the world as we embrace new opportunities following our departure from the EU and will be a key driver for economic recovery as we build back better post coronavirus.” Experts estimate freeports could create 150,000 jobs and generate billions.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak
The special customs zones allow goods to be imported, stored, and exported without tariffs being imposed. Parts can be processed into new products in the free trading zones, which supporters say would boost manufacturing jobs and other types of employment locally. Charges are only imposed if the goods are put into the domestic market. The first freeports will be opened in England but talks are underway with the devolved administrations about extending them across the UK.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-06--Scotland funding row: SNP told to reveal exactly where cash from Westminster will be spent

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes today warned Scottish economic activity is not expected to return to pre-crisis levels before the end of 2023 .
She also joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland who are seeking enhanced COVID support , fiscal flexibilities , proper involvement of the devolved administrations in UK Spending Reviews and a fair deal on EU funding from Westminster .
But , the Scottish Finance Secretary was quizzed over the party 's spending .
Scottish Tory MSP Bill Bowman questioned Ms Forbes over an unspent £537 million figure , which was awarded as part of £6.5billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said the funding has been `` committed '' but is yet to say exactly where .
Speaking in Holyrood today , the North East Scotland MSP , said : “ Here is a question the Cabinet Secretary can answer .
“ If as she has said that every penny of the £6.5bn of Barnett consequentials has already been allocated and given her wish for clarity , why do we have to wait until the Spring revision in February to find out exactly where she had secreted these extra consequentials ?
” Responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s remarkable that the opposition is expecting us to have spent every penny at our disposal by this point in October fully understanding that the challenges of responding to the crisis will continue.
” Turning to the UK Government , Ms Forbes also said Westminster needed to provide “ clarity ” on the guaranteed Barnet Consequential Funding which was awarded in July by Treasury Minister Stephen Barclay .
Ms Forbes said : “ So the challenge for just now is that funding may well be required to cover additional announcements that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
READ MORE : Scotland ’ s travel quarantine system exposed as just ONE fine issued “ The UK government needs to provide a clear reconciliation of what is covered by the fund they have already provided because failing that , the funding has got to cover every new spending request between now and the next financial year .
Adding in her speech at Holyrood , Ms Forbes said the delay of the UK budget means the 2021/22 Scottish budget would be based on `` provisional and partial figures and therefore subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : “ We will not know what parameters we have to work with on crucial issues such as health funding or business support .
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” But a UK Government spokeswoman took aim at Ms Forbes claiming they have the freedom to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` At all stages of the pandemic we have sought to work constructively with the devolved administrations and we will continue to do so .

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Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes today warned Scottish economic activity is not expected to return to pre-crisis levels before the end of 2023. She also joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland who are seeking enhanced COVID support, fiscal flexibilities, proper involvement of the devolved administrations in UK Spending Reviews and a fair deal on EU funding from Westminster.
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But, the Scottish Finance Secretary was quizzed over the party's spending. Scottish Tory MSP Bill Bowman questioned Ms Forbes over an unspent £537 million figure, which was awarded as part of £6.5billion Barnet Consequential funding. The SNP administration has said the funding has been "committed" but is yet to say exactly where. Speaking in Holyrood today, the North East Scotland MSP, said: “Here is a question the Cabinet Secretary can answer.
Kate Forbes was questioned today
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“If as she has said that every penny of the £6.5bn of Barnett consequentials has already been allocated and given her wish for clarity, why do we have to wait until the Spring revision in February to find out exactly where she had secreted these extra consequentials?” Responding, she said: “I think it’s remarkable that the opposition is expecting us to have spent every penny at our disposal by this point in October fully understanding that the challenges of responding to the crisis will continue.” Turning to the UK Government, Ms Forbes also said Westminster needed to provide “clarity” on the guaranteed Barnet Consequential Funding which was awarded in July by Treasury Minister Stephen Barclay. Ms Forbes said: “So the challenge for just now is that funding may well be required to cover additional announcements that are being made over the next few months. READ MORE: Scotland’s travel quarantine system exposed as just ONE fine issued
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Bill Bowman questioned Kate Forbes this afternoon
“The UK government needs to provide a clear reconciliation of what is covered by the fund they have already provided because failing that, the funding has got to cover every new spending request between now and the next financial year. “This includes transport, local government support, shielding support and self-isolation payments”. Adding in her speech at Holyrood, Ms Forbes said the delay of the UK budget means the 2021/22 Scottish budget would be based on "provisional and partial figures and therefore subject to unnecessary uncertainty and risk." She said: “We will not know what parameters we have to work with on crucial issues such as health funding or business support. DON'T MISS:
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“The degree of uncertainty runs to billions of pounds.” But a UK Government spokeswoman took aim at Ms Forbes claiming they have the freedom to set the budget. They said today: "At all stages of the pandemic we have sought to work constructively with the devolved administrations and we will continue to do so.
Stephen Barclay met Kate Forbes in July


thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--End the cruelty! Brexit means UK can FINALLY end battery farm horror - campaign erupts

The RSPCA is ramping up pressure on the Government to take advantage of being free from European Union rules to stop the practice .
Conservative MPs and ministers have also backed the call to see an increase in animal welfare standards after the end of the post-Brexit transition period in December .
David Bowles , head of public affairs , at the RSPCA , said : “ We have long campaigned to see an end to hens being kept in cages – even the so-called ‘ enriched ones ’ which are currently used in the UK .
“ The UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ producing more eggs from hens in non-cage systems and around 40 percent of British sows are kept outdoors .
However it is shocking that almost a half of hens in the UK are kept in cages and we want to see that end .
“ Leaving the EU on December 31 gives us the chance to raise our standards further and position the UK as a world leader on animal welfare but without law protecting our farmers from lower welfare imports – such as eggs from hens kept in barren battery cages – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom.
” Under EU rules , the UK has been prevented from fully banning battery hens in caged farms .
Campaigners say animals can suffer from fear , stress , exhaustion , injuries and can even turn to cannibalism .
The RSPCA has estimated that around 80 percent of Britain ’ s animal welfare laws come from the EU .
Over 16.6 million farm animals are still caged in the UK , according to figures from animals welfare group Compassion in World Farming .
And more than 1.4 million Europeans have signed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlaw cage farming for good .
Mandy Carter , global senior campaigns manager at CIWF , said : “ EU and UK citizens have demanded an end to the cruel caging of farmed animals .
Now it ’ s time for the EU Commission to demonstrate they are listening and set out a definitive plan of how they intend to phase our cages in farming across the EU .
“ Over 50,000 British citizens signed the End the Cage Age petition and they ’ ll also be looking to see that the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals down , when it comes ensuring UK standards post-Brexit don ’ t lag behind.
” Tory MP Sir Roger Gale , a backer of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation , urged the Government to protect British farmers while boosting standards .
He said : “ Farmers have had to play the EU ’ s game because if they don ’ t they ’ re not competitive because the cost of high quality animal husbandry is obviously greater than low quality animal husbandry .
If you ’ re competing with imports in vast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether you like it or not , you have to play that game .
“ When we leave the EU we will have the opportunity to raise our standards if we choose to seize that opportunity.
” But Sir Roger added the Government would still have to protect “ our own farmers against cheap foreign imports ” as part of the country ’ s future post-Brexit trade deals .
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The RSPCA is ramping up pressure on the Government to take advantage of being free from European Union rules to stop the practice. Conservative MPs and ministers have also backed the call to see an increase in animal welfare standards after the end of the post-Brexit transition period in December. David Bowles, head of public affairs, at the RSPCA, said: “We have long campaigned to see an end to hens being kept in cages – even the so-called ‘enriched ones’ which are currently used in the UK.
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“The UK already leads amongst the EU27 members in producing more eggs from hens in non-cage systems and around 40 percent of British sows are kept outdoors. However it is shocking that almost a half of hens in the UK are kept in cages and we want to see that end. “Leaving the EU on December 31 gives us the chance to raise our standards further and position the UK as a world leader on animal welfare but without law protecting our farmers from lower welfare imports – such as eggs from hens kept in barren battery cages – we could face a race to the bottom.” Under EU rules, the UK has been prevented from fully banning battery hens in caged farms. Campaigners say animals can suffer from fear, stress, exhaustion, injuries and can even turn to cannibalism.
Boris Johnson urged to use Brexit to ramp up animal welfare standards in Britain
The Conservative pledged to introduce new animal-related laws in their manifesto
The RSPCA has estimated that around 80 percent of Britain’s animal welfare laws come from the EU. Over 16.6 million farm animals are still caged in the UK, according to figures from animals welfare group Compassion in World Farming. And more than 1.4 million Europeans have signed a petition calling on the European Commission to outlaw cage farming for good. Mandy Carter, global senior campaigns manager at CIWF, said: “EU and UK citizens have demanded an end to the cruel caging of farmed animals. Now it’s time for the EU Commission to demonstrate they are listening and set out a definitive plan of how they intend to phase our cages in farming across the EU.
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The European Union controls around 80 percent of UK animal welfare rules
“Over 50,000 British citizens signed the End the Cage Age petition and they’ll also be looking to see that the Government doesn’t let them, or animals down, when it comes ensuring UK standards post-Brexit don’t lag behind.” Tory MP Sir Roger Gale, a backer of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, urged the Government to protect British farmers while boosting standards. He said: “Farmers have had to play the EU’s game because if they don’t they’re not competitive because the cost of high quality animal husbandry is obviously greater than low quality animal husbandry. If you’re competing with imports in vast quantities, then to some extent, whether you like it or not, you have to play that game. MUST READ: Finland threatens Brussels with bombshell EU referendum
The UK has pledged to maintain its food standards post-Brexit
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--Commons groans as Starmer admits he BACKS Boris' rule of six despite NOT voting for it

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The House of Commons was home to a tense exchange between Sir Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister defended his coronavirus restrictions .
Mr Johnson hit out at the Labour leader for his party 's alleged lack of support through the COVID-19 .
But Sir Keir responded to the attack inviting the Prime Minister to `` start listening '' as he suggested they might `` get on better '' if he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the result of Sir Keir confirming he backs the Government 's rule of six despite on Tuesday abstaining from voting in favour of the measure .
The Conservative backbenches ' reaction gave the Labour leader some pause before he resumed his answer : `` Yes , but if the Prime Minister ca n't see and hear local communities when they say the infection rate has gone up ten-fold under restrictions , and he does n't realise that 's a problem , that 's part of the problem .
`` There 's a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you actually listen to the question , we might actually get on better . ''
The zinger had MPs oohing and clamouring further but Sir Keir did not allow the noise to stop him .
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PMQs: Starmer tells Johnson 'if you listen, we may get on better'
The House of Commons was home to a tense exchange between Sir Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister defended his coronavirus restrictions. Mr Johnson hit out at the Labour leader for his party's alleged lack of support through the COVID-19. But Sir Keir responded to the attack inviting the Prime Minister to "start listening" as he suggested they might "get on better" if he did.
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The clamouring from the benches was the result of Sir Keir confirming he backs the Government's rule of six despite on Tuesday abstaining from voting in favour of the measure. The Conservative backbenches' reaction gave the Labour leader some pause before he resumed his answer: "Yes, but if the Prime Minister can't see and hear local communities when they say the infection rate has gone up ten-fold under restrictions, and he doesn't realise that's a problem, that's part of the problem. "There's a further cause of anger - Prime Minister if you actually listen to the question, we might actually get on better." The zinger had MPs oohing and clamouring further but Sir Keir did not allow the noise to stop him. JUST IN: PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer as Labour finally unveils a Brexit policy
The Commons erupted as Sir Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson traded barbs
Sir Keir challenged the Prime Minister about the thinking behind restrictions
He continued: "There's further cause of anger. Lack of clarity about why particular restrictions have been introduced. "For example, in the Prime Minister's own local authority, Hillingdon, there are 62 cases per 100,000 yet no local restrictions. "But in 20 local areas across England, restrictions were introduced when infection was much lower. "In Kirklees, it was only 29 per 100,000. Local communities genuinely don't understand these differences. Can he please explain to them?" READ MORE: UK-Norway fishing deal leaked online giving major insight into critical EU Brexit talks
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The Prime Minister however dismissed Sir Keir as he reminded the Labour leader the Government repeatedly explained the reasoning behind the current restrictions. The UK has experienced a concerning spike in new infections over the past few months which have slowly resulted in local lockdowns being activated across the country. Mr Johnson said: "I think the he's heard from me, and he's heard repeatedly from the Government, why we're bringing in differentiated local restrictions. "I've just given the figures for the northeast. DON'T MISS Boris Johnson erupts at Labour 'uncle sugar' plot to burden UK [SHOCK]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--'Ask again next week!' SNP's Ian Blackford humiliated by Boris Johnson in PMQs clash

The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister of failing to answer his question on the future of Universal Credit to tackle poverty in the UK .
Mr Blackford called on Mr Johnson 's Government to commit to making the £20 Universal Credit uplift permanent .
He said : `` With mass unemployment looming , having the right social security measures in place to help families over the long term is vital .
The Chancellor has so far refused to commit to make the £20 Universal Credit uplift permanent .
`` This means that 16 million people face losing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister now commit to making the £20 uplift to Universal Credit permanent ? ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` I 'm proud that we 've been able to uprate it in the way that we have and we will continue to support people across the country with the biggest cash increase in the national living wage this year , and the result of UC so far has been that there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now than there were in 2010 . ''
`` One of these days the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the question , '' the SNP MP rebutted .
But Boris Johnson promptly shut down the accusation and mocked Mr Blackford in a witty response .
He said : `` I do n't want in any way to underestimate the importance of what he is saying .
`` It is vital that we tackle poverty in this country .
`` That 's why this Government is so proud of what we did with the national living wage .
`` What I can tell him on Universal Credit is that we 're putting another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` And if that does n't give him the answer that he wants then he can ask again next week .
`` We will continue to support people 's families across this country . ''
Ahead of his clash with Mr Blackford , Mr Johnson faced Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer who accused the Prime Minister of governing `` in hindsight '' .
He told the Commons : `` If this was an isolated example , I think the British people might understand , but there 's a pattern here .
`` On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , testing .
The Prime Minister ignores the warning signs , hurtles towards a car crash , then looks in the rear mirror , says 'what 's all that about ? '
`` It 's quite literally government in hindsight . ''
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VOTE [ POLL ] Boris Johnson warned Brexit trade hopes 'at risk ' if Biden elected [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the Prime Minister has to say is it is too early to say if restrictions are working but it 's obvious that something 's gone wrong here , so what 's the Prime Minister going to do about it ? ''
In response , Mr Johnson questioned whether the Labour leader supports the Government 's rule of six restrictive measures after the party abstained in a Commons vote .
He told the Commons : `` What we are doing is a combination of national and local measures which one week he ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House and supports , and the next week mysteriously he decides to whisk his support away .
`` He can not even be bothered to mobilise his own benches to support something as fundamental as the rule of six , which he himself said only three weeks ago that he supported .
`` He can not continue to have it both ways .
Does he support the rule of six ?
Yes or no ? ''

PMQs: Boris Johnson shuts down Blackford over universal credit
The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister of failing to answer his question on the future of Universal Credit to tackle poverty in the UK. Mr Blackford called on Mr Johnson's Government to commit to making the £20 Universal Credit uplift permanent.
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He said: "With mass unemployment looming, having the right social security measures in place to help families over the long term is vital. The Chancellor has so far refused to commit to make the £20 Universal Credit uplift permanent. "This means that 16 million people face losing an income equivalent of £1,040 overnight. Will the Prime Minister now commit to making the £20 uplift to Universal Credit permanent?" Mr Johnson replied: "I'm proud that we've been able to uprate it in the way that we have and we will continue to support people across the country with the biggest cash increase in the national living wage this year, and the result of UC so far has been that there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now than there were in 2010." "One of these days the Prime Minister might even consider to answer the question," the SNP MP rebutted. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Boris Johnson’s local restrictions backfire
SNP's Ian Blackford and Boris Johnson clashed over Universal Credit during PMQs
SNP's Ian Blackford accused Boris Johnson of dodging his question
But Boris Johnson promptly shut down the accusation and mocked Mr Blackford in a witty response. He said: "I don't want in any way to underestimate the importance of what he is saying. "It is vital that we tackle poverty in this country. "That's why this Government is so proud of what we did with the national living wage. "What I can tell him on Universal Credit is that we're putting another £1.7billion into Universal Credit by 2023/2024.
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PMQs: Boris Johnson says Starmer ‘can’t have it both ways’
"And if that doesn't give him the answer that he wants then he can ask again next week. "We will continue to support people's families across this country." Ahead of his clash with Mr Blackford, Mr Johnson faced Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer who accused the Prime Minister of governing "in hindsight". He told the Commons: "If this was an isolated example, I think the British people might understand, but there's a pattern here. "On care homes, protective equipment, exams, testing. The Prime Minister ignores the warning signs, hurtles towards a car crash, then looks in the rear mirror, says 'what's all that about?' "It's quite literally government in hindsight." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--EU warned: Liz Truss issues stern ultimatum to Brussels as Brexit talks near crucial point

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The Tory frontbencher told TalkRADIO there is `` no reason '' the EU can not sign a Canada-style trade deal with the UK as Brussels fails to budge on key UK red lines in the Brexit negotiations .
Liz Truss warned the Brussels bloc the UK will only sign up to something that is right for Britain , in a stern ultimatum Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without an agreement .
She said : `` My view is that as you get closer to the deadline , it focuses minds .
`` We want a Canada-style deal with the EU .
`` They 've already signed up to it with Canada , there 's no reason they should n't sign up to it with us .
`` It 's in their interests as in our interests .
`` And we need to get to that conclusion .
But what we 're not going to do is sing up to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ECJ or does over Britain 's fisheries or anything else like that .
`` So we are only going sign up to a deal that is right for Britain . ''
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Brexit: EU have 'no reason' not to give us Canada deal says Truss
The Tory frontbencher told TalkRADIO there is "no reason" the EU cannot sign a Canada-style trade deal with the UK as Brussels fails to budge on key UK red lines in the Brexit negotiations. Liz Truss warned the Brussels bloc the UK will only sign up to something that is right for Britain, in a stern ultimatum Boris Johnson is still prepared to walk away without an agreement.
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She said: "My view is that as you get closer to the deadline, it focuses minds. "We want a Canada-style deal with the EU. "They've already signed up to it with Canada, there's no reason they shouldn't sign up to it with us. "It's in their interests as in our interests. "And we need to get to that conclusion. But what we're not going to do is sing up to a deal that allows continued control of the ECJ or does over Britain's fisheries or anything else like that. "So we are only going sign up to a deal that is right for Britain." READ MORE: No deal Brexit tracker: Will the UK reach a deal?
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It comes as Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Wednesday warned that it was difficult to envisage a landing zone for agreement on fisheries, a key stumbling block in trade talks between Britain and the European Union. The current British position "creates a very difficult negotiation and a landing zone that is quite hard to envisage, quite frankly, for now", Coveney told a parliamentary committee. "This is a big obstacle and I don't think the British government should underestimate the strength of feeling on fishing of many of the Atlantic member states," he said. But Mr Coveney said he believed a trade deal can still be done between Britain and the European Union and said optimism had increased in recent weeks.
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"I think there is some more optimism now than there was a few weeks ago," Mr Coveney told a parliamentary committee. A recent phone call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson "was helpful in terms of reinforcing the message that a deal can be done and I would reinforce that message again here today", he said. He added: "It's clear that the best-case scenario is to get a basic trade deal, but that would be a significant achievement," he added. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--PMQs LIVE: Boris launches attack on flip-flopping Starmer - 'Can't have it both ways!'

The Prime Minister told his political rival he could n't `` have it both way '' as the pair clashed over the Tory party 's response to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Mr Johnson said it was `` extraordinary '' Sir Keir had supported the rule of six himself but `` could n't be bothered '' to rally his members to support the new rule in a vote last night .
Mr Johnson questioned whether the Labour leader supported the Government 's rule of six restrictive measures after the party abstained in the Commons vote .
Mr Johnson told the Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing is a combination of national and local measures which one week he comes to this House and supports , and the next week mysteriously he decides to whisk his support away .
`` He can not even be bothered to mobilise his own benches to support something as fundamental as the rule of six , which he himself said only three weeks ago that he supported .
`` He can not continue to have it both ways .
Does he support the rule of six ?
Yes or no ? ''
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule of six policy on Tuesday , he added : `` What kind of a signal does this send to the people of the country about the robustness of the Labour Party and their willingness to enforce the restrictions ?
`` That is not new leadership , that is no leadership . ''
12.26pm update : Labour MP warns about the end of furlough Maria Eagle said tighter lockdown measures should trigger more support from the Government .
She said : “ Will he support a targeted support scheme for Merseyside ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already allocated £2.6million to the North West .
We will continue to provide support across the country . ''
12.19pm update : DUP MP warns about barriers to trade Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asked the Prime Minister to hold firm in the remaining stages of Brexit negotiations .
He warned about barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK .
12.15pm update : Sir Ian Blackford quizzes Boris over poverty The SNP ’ s Westminster leader pressed the Prime Minister on the universal credit uplight and called for it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will continue to support people across the country '' and added : `` there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now '' .
But Mr Blackford hit back : “ One of these days the Prime Minister might answer the question . ''
Boris asked : `` What kind of signal does it send to the public about the robustness of the Labour party - that 's not new leadership , that 's no leadership and we are taking the tough decisions that are neccessary . ''
The PM said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to spread .
`` What we are doing is a combination of national and local measures which one week he comes to the house and supports and next week he mysteriously decides to whisk away .
`` And he can not even be bothered to mobilise his own benches to support something as fundamental as the rule of six , which he said he supported .
`` He can not continue to have it both ways .
Does he support the rule of six - yes or no ?
12.11pm update : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK The Labour leader asks if there is a “ scientific ” reason to the 10pm .
The Commons will take a vote on the rule next Monday .
Sir Keir said : “ Thousands of people have been walking away when they should have been self-isolating !
The remark sparked jeers in the House of Commons .
But the PM hit back telling the Commons : `` We contine to provide support , £5 billion support to the North West and North East due to the extra restrictions they are experencing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all areas that have to go in to local measures `` Two weeks ago I set out that strategy , I said we would go forward with those national measures and two weeks ago he went on the Nick Ferrari show and said he supported the rule of six but last night the Labour Party abstained from the rule of six . ''
He added : `` I wish I could pretend everything is going to be rosy in the midlands and London where we are seeing infections rise that 's why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it 's quite extraordinary that the Honourable Gentlemen says he supports the rule of six , while allowing his entire party to abstain . ''
The Labour Party leader quizzed the Prime Minister over missing data .
Sir Keir said : “ This is a crucial moment .
Does the Prime Minister accept this very basic mistake has put lives at stake ?
But Boris replied : `` This is a problem we have fixed , all the 16,000 have in fact for their rest results and should be self isolating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we bought in 800 poeple to chase up those index cases and we continue to chase their contacts . ''
12.01pm update : Boris vows to get on with Brexit The PM was asked to confirm if he will ensure the result of the EU referendum was implemented in full .
Boris said to cheers in the Commons : `` This country has not only left the EU and in January we will take full back control of our money , borders and laws . ''

PMQs: Boris Johnson says Starmer ‘can’t have it both ways’
The Prime Minister told his political rival he couldn't "have it both way" as the pair clashed over the Tory party's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Johnson said it was "extraordinary" Sir Keir had supported the rule of six himself but "couldn't be bothered" to rally his members to support the new rule in a vote last night.
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Mr Johnson questioned whether the Labour leader supported the Government's rule of six restrictive measures after the party abstained in the Commons vote. Mr Johnson told the Commons to cheers: "What we are doing is a combination of national and local measures which one week he comes to this House and supports, and the next week mysteriously he decides to whisk his support away. "He cannot even be bothered to mobilise his own benches to support something as fundamental as the rule of six, which he himself said only three weeks ago that he supported.
Boris Johnson will face Keir Starmer for today's PMQs
"He cannot continue to have it both ways. Does he support the rule of six? Yes or no?" On Labour abstaining from the vote on the rule of six policy on Tuesday, he added: "What kind of a signal does this send to the people of the country about the robustness of the Labour Party and their willingness to enforce the restrictions? "That is not new leadership, that is no leadership." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES
Boris Johnson is facing Keir Starmer in the Commons
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12.26pm update: Labour MP warns about the end of furlough
Maria Eagle said tighter lockdown measures should trigger more support from the Government.
She said: “Will he support a targeted support scheme for Merseyside?” Boris Johnson said: "We have already allocated £2.6million to the North West. We will continue to provide support across the country." 12.19pm update: DUP MP warns about barriers to trade
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asked the Prime Minister to hold firm in the remaining stages of Brexit negotiations.
He warned about barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. 12.15pm update: Sir Ian Blackford quizzes Boris over poverty
The SNP’s Westminster leader pressed the Prime Minister on the universal credit uplight and called for it to be made permanent. Boris said "we will continue to support people across the country" and added: "there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now".
But Mr Blackford hit back: “One of these days the Prime Minister might answer the question."
Keir Starmer's Labour has unveiled their Brexit policy
12.14pm update: PM continues his attack on Labour Boris asked: "What kind of signal does it send to the public about the robustness of the Labour party - that's not new leadership, that's no leadership and we are taking the tough decisions that are neccessary." 12.13pm update: Boris accuses Keir of flip flopping The PM said: "The problem is alas the disease continues to spread. "What we are doing is a combination of national and local measures which one week he comes to the house and supports and next week he mysteriously decides to whisk away. "And he cannot even be bothered to mobilise his own benches to support something as fundamental as the rule of six, which he said he supported. "He cannot continue to have it both ways. Does he support the rule of six - yes or no? 12.11pm update: Sir Keir presses Boris on restrictions across the UK The Labour leader asks if there is a “scientific” reason to the 10pm.
The Commons will take a vote on the rule next Monday.
PMQs: Starmer tells Johnson 'if you listen, we may get on better'
Boris Johnson launched an attack on Keir Starmer
12.06pm update: Sir Keir’s outburst sparks jeers in the Commons Sir Keir said: “Thousands of people have been walking away when they should have been self-isolating! “It’s quite literally government in hindsight.” The remark sparked jeers in the House of Commons. The Labour leader quizzed Boris Johnson over local restrictions. But the PM hit back telling the Commons: "We contine to provide support, £5 billion support to the North West and North East due to the extra restrictions they are experencing. "We will continue to support all areas that have to go in to local measures "Two weeks ago I set out that strategy, I said we would go forward with those national measures and two weeks ago he went on the Nick Ferrari show and said he supported the rule of six but last night the Labour Party abstained from the rule of six." He added: "I wish I could pretend everything is going to be rosy in the midlands and London where we are seeing infections rise that's why we need a concerted national effort "I think it's quite extraordinary that the Honourable Gentlemen says he supports the rule of six, while allowing his entire party to abstain."
Keir Starmer pressed Boris Johnson on the coronavirus crisis
12.04pm update: Sir Keir continues his attack over missing data The Labour leader pointed out the problems with the missing coronavirus data. Sir Keir asked why it took so long to fix the error. The PM said: "You cant have it both ways, you can't say it is a human error and then a basic excel error. "The crucial thing, is of course there has been an error, but the cases we are looking at don't change the basic distribition of the disease."
Ian Blackford quizzed the PM over Universal Credit


thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--UK-Norway fishing deal leaked online giving major insight into critical EU Brexit talks

The five-page document , published in both English and Norwegian , surfaced on the internet just a week after the pact was concluded .
Under the agreement , the UK and Norway agreed to fix quotas and access to each other ’ s waters annually .
UK fishing fleets land around £32 million worth of fish from Norwegian waters each year .
It was the first fisheries agreement signed by Britain as an independent coastal state in 40 years .
The leaked framework agreement doesn ’ t contain exact details on potential fishing opportunities , which will be decided as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street has secured the use of “ zonal attachment ” – a scientific method to calculate quotas based on where fish live – in the pact .
This is also a key demand from No10 in the post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union .
The Norway agreement says : “ We commit to recognising the importance of zonal attachment as a principle of international fisheries management applied by coastal states when discharging their obligations under UNCLOS and related instruments in relation to join management of shared stocks.
” Annual negotiations over access is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is also being asked as part of the EU fisheries agreement .
The Norway agreement states : “ The Parties shall consult annually to seek to determine , inter alia , the following matters .
“ Any access by fishing vessels flying the flag of one Party to the other ’ s area of jurisdiction .
“ Any transfer of quota from one Party to the other for fishing by vessels flying the flag of the other Party , subjected to adjustment where necessary .
“ The Parties shall produce a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultations.
” The agreement will enter into force on January 1 , 2021 , after Britain has left the EU ’ s Common Fisheries Policy .
It will initially run until December 31 , 2026 before fully renegotiated for another four-year period .
The pact concludes : “ Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving notice to the other Party at least one year before the expiry of the initial period.
” This is a sticking point in the EU negotiations because coastal states , like France , are pushing for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward an option that would keep a fisheries agreement in place for 20 years , according to EU sources .
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The five-page document, published in both English and Norwegian, surfaced on the internet just a week after the pact was concluded. Under the agreement, the UK and Norway agreed to fix quotas and access to each other’s waters annually. UK fishing fleets land around £32 million worth of fish from Norwegian waters each year.
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It was the first fisheries agreement signed by Britain as an independent coastal state in 40 years. The leaked framework agreement doesn’t contain exact details on potential fishing opportunities, which will be decided as part of annual negotiations. But Downing Street has secured the use of “zonal attachment” – a scientific method to calculate quotas based on where fish live – in the pact.
The UK's historic fisheries deal with Norway has leaked online
The UK-Norway fishing agreement
This is also a key demand from No10 in the post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union. The Norway agreement says: “We commit to recognising the importance of zonal attachment as a principle of international fisheries management applied by coastal states when discharging their obligations under UNCLOS and related instruments in relation to join management of shared stocks.” Annual negotiations over access is also another win secured by British negotiators, and is also being asked as part of the EU fisheries agreement.
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The pact is Britain's first in 40 years as an independent coastal state
The Norway agreement states: “The Parties shall consult annually to seek to determine, inter alia, the following matters. “Any access by fishing vessels flying the flag of one Party to the other’s area of jurisdiction. “Any transfer of quota from one Party to the other for fishing by vessels flying the flag of the other Party, subjected to adjustment where necessary. “The Parties shall produce a written record documenting the results of their consultations.” MUST READ: PMQs LIVE: Boris faces Keir Labour finally reveals Brexit policy
Lord Frost has asked for the same Norway terms in EU trade talks
The EU wants a more permanent pact with Britain
The agreement will enter into force on January 1, 2021, after Britain has left the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. It will initially run until December 31, 2026 before fully renegotiated for another four-year period. The pact concludes: “Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving notice to the other Party at least one year before the expiry of the initial period.” This is a sticking point in the EU negotiations because coastal states, like France, are pushing for a long-term solution. Paris has even put forward an option that would keep a fisheries agreement in place for 20 years, according to EU sources. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--'Drink up and p*** off!' PM braces for 'very big rebellion' over 10pm COVID curfew

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The Prime Minister has been warned the mini-rebellion he suffered on Tuesday evening in the Commons over the coronavirus rule of six was just a sign of what is to come when MPs will vote to renew the 10pm curfew .
BBC Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt warned furious Tory MPs have been in talks with chief whip Mark Spencer in an attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the rule .
He said : `` We had a mini-rebellion tonight when 12 Conservative MPs voted against the renewal of the rule of six .
That was described to me as a warning shot to Number 10 to say 'do n't even think of introducing another lockdown ' .
`` And then the second signal , they were saying , was 'watch out , you will have a very big rebellion next week unless you move on that 10pm rule for hospitality ' .
`` And on that , one former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministers what are the reasons for the 10pm rule , what is the science ?
And they really struggled to provide an answer . '
`` Mark Spencer , who is the chief whip , signs of nerves in the Government , he has been meeting with rebel leaders this afternoon .
`` But here 's a flavour of the mood amongst Tory MPs .
`` Tory MPs are saying 'we 've gone from eat out to help out to drink up and p*** off ' . ''
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Lockdown: Tory MPs issued 'warning' to government says expert
The Prime Minister has been warned the mini-rebellion he suffered on Tuesday evening in the Commons over the coronavirus rule of six was just a sign of what is to come when MPs will vote to renew the 10pm curfew. BBC Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt warned furious Tory MPs have been in talks with chief whip Mark Spencer in an attempt to convince the Government to make concessions on the rule.
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He said: "We had a mini-rebellion tonight when 12 Conservative MPs voted against the renewal of the rule of six. That was described to me as a warning shot to Number 10 to say 'don't even think of introducing another lockdown'. "And then the second signal, they were saying, was 'watch out, you will have a very big rebellion next week unless you move on that 10pm rule for hospitality'. "And on that, one former Cabinet minister told me: 'We asked ministers what are the reasons for the 10pm rule, what is the science? And they really struggled to provide an answer.' "Mark Spencer, who is the chief whip, signs of nerves in the Government, he has been meeting with rebel leaders this afternoon. "But here's a flavour of the mood amongst Tory MPs. "Tory MPs are saying 'we've gone from eat out to help out to drink up and p*** off'." READ MORE: Boris Johnson to bring back lockdown rules THIS WEEK for worst cities
Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson faces a Tory rebellion on the 10pm curfew rule
Boris Johnson defeated rebels on the rule of six on Tuesday
Ministers are under pressure from Tory MPs to scrap the curfew in England, as well as easing the so-called "rule of six", amid claims such intrusive measures are not justified by the evidence and damage the economy. The Government faced a backbench rebellion when the Commons came to vote on Tuesday on continuing the rule of six which bans social gatherings of more than six people. However, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Labour backed the Government on the rule of six vote. He told the media ahead of the vote: "We will support on the rule of six. "There are, of course, arguments about whether it should be six or a different number, I think clarity and simplicity is really important here and therefore we will support the rule of six tonight." A further vote is expected on the 10pm curfew, and rebels urged ministers to make concessions.
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Health minister Lord Bethell added to the temperature of the political debate by saying families had been "extremely lax" over the summer in abiding by COVID-19 regulations. And that behaviour led to the introduction of the so-called rule of six, he said. Lord Bethell defended the introduction of the measures and said parents were using children's birthday parties to "flout the rules and create events where infections were happening". Professor Neil Ferguson, whose modelling contributed to the decision to order the original lockdown in March, has warned that further measures could be needed to curb the current upsurge in infections. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended the Government's controversial 10pm coronavirus curfew for pubs and restaurants, warning the alternative was for them to close altogether. In a clear message to would-be Tory rebels, Mr Sunak indicated the alternative to the existing restrictions would be even tighter controls. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--Brexit fishing crisis: Macron ally warns EU to stand firm…but admits no deal a 'disaster'

The French politician insisted the EU must not compromise on fishing - an outstanding sticking point in negotiations between Britain and Brussels - to reach an agreement .
But Mr Pont , who represents Pas de Calais , also admitted no deal would be a “ disaster ” for the two sides .
Mr Pont said : “ Fishing shouldn ’ t be sacrificed or used for bartering .
“ Every time Barnier speaks he tells us there will be no agreement if there ’ s no agreement on fishing .
“ For now this position is defended by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a disaster - but also for the UK.
” Trade talks between the UK and the EU have been deadlocked over a number of remaining obstacles , including fishing .
Britain is insisting it will hold the right to control who can fish in UK waters when the transition period ends on December 31 .
But the stance will likely result in a lower fish quota for European fishermen .
The UK reportedly offered Brussels a three-year transition period in a bid to break the deadlock .
The concession would see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 2021 and 2024 to ease the effect that any loss would have on coastal communities on the continent .
In a statement after the final scheduled round of talks ended on Friday , Lord Frost warned of major differences between the two sides on fishing .
He said : “ On fisheries the gap between us is unfortunately very large and , without further realism and flexibility from the EU , risks being impossible to bridge.
” DO N'T MISS Brexit POLL : Should Boris give up on trade talks over fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing deal : Agreement drops major hint about Brexit talks [ INSIGHT ] Brexit LIVE : EU states fall into Boris trap with UK fisheries demands [ LIVE BLOG ] Following their conversation , the two leaders tasked their chief negotiators with working “ intensively ” in a final bid to reach a breakthrough .
Mr Johnson insisted an agreement was still possible but urged the EU to accept the UK will take back control of its fishing waters .
He told BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` I think it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are some difficult issues that need to be fixed .
`` There is no question that the EU needs to understand that we 're utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations .
`` And similarly they need to understand that the repatriation of the UK 's fisheries which were lost in 1973 is very important . ''
The Prime Minister added that the UK simply wants the same deal Brussels has already handed Canada .
Responding to a comment made by Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessity ” , Mr Johnson said : `` Good for Mark , in which case I hope that they 'll agree to the deal that we 've set out .
`` I hope that they 'll agree to the deal that we 've set out because it 's a very good deal for the EU .

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The French politician insisted the EU must not compromise on fishing - an outstanding sticking point in negotiations between Britain and Brussels - to reach an agreement. But Mr Pont, who represents Pas de Calais, also admitted no deal would be a “disaster” for the two sides.
Mr Pont said: “Fishing shouldn’t be sacrificed or used for bartering. “Every time Barnier speaks he tells us there will be no agreement if there’s no agreement on fishing. “For now this position is defended by the whole EU. "A no deal would be a disaster - but also for the UK.”
Emmanuel Macron ally Jean-Pierre Pont is demanding the EU stands firm on fishing
The French politician insisted the EU must not compromise on fishing to reach an agreement
Trade talks between the UK and the EU have been deadlocked over a number of remaining obstacles, including fishing. Britain is insisting it will hold the right to control who can fish in UK waters when the transition period ends on December 31. But the stance will likely result in a lower fish quota for European fishermen. The UK reportedly offered Brussels a three-year transition period in a bid to break the deadlock. READ MORE: Finland threatens Brussels with bombshell EU referendum
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Trade talks between the UK and the EU have been deadlocked over a number of remaining obstacles, including fishing
The concession would see fishing quotas for EU trawlers gradually reduced between 2021 and 2024 to ease the effect that any loss would have on coastal communities on the continent. In a statement after the final scheduled round of talks ended on Friday, Lord Frost warned of major differences between the two sides on fishing. He said: “On fisheries the gap between us is unfortunately very large and, without further realism and flexibility from the EU, risks being impossible to bridge.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a video conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday. DON'T MISS
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a video conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday
The two leaders tasked their chief negotiators with working “intensively” in a final bid to reach a breakthrough
Following their conversation, the two leaders tasked their chief negotiators with working “intensively” in a final bid to reach a breakthrough. Mr Johnson insisted an agreement was still possible but urged the EU to accept the UK will take back control of its fishing waters. He told BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "I think it's there to be done. Alas, there are some difficult issues that need to be fixed. "There is no question that the EU needs to understand that we're utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations.
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"And similarly they need to understand that the repatriation of the UK's fisheries which were lost in 1973 is very important." The Prime Minister added that the UK simply wants the same deal Brussels has already handed Canada. Responding to a comment made by Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte that an agreement is a "geopolitical necessity”, Mr Johnson said: "Good for Mark, in which case I hope that they'll agree to the deal that we've set out. "I hope that they'll agree to the deal that we've set out because it's a very good deal for the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--FINALLY! Labour set out Brexit policy and accept UK will NOT return to EU

Six months after Sir Keir Starmer , who backed Remain in the referendum , took to the helm of Labour , the party have finally had their say on how they would handle Brexit if they were in power .
Speaking of the policy , Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves said although it was “ sad and difficult to come to terms with ” Labour had finally recognised the UK would not be returning to the bloc .
Ms Reeves said under a Labour government , the UK would have a “ close relationship ” with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Under a Labour government , we will have a close relationship with the EU but we won ’ t be back in the EU .
“ I know that is something that is sad and difficult to come to terms with for a lot of us , but I think that is the reality we have to face up to.
” The unveiling of Labour ’ s Brexit policy comes only months before the UK prepares to exit the bloc on December 31 .
Under Jeremy Corbyn ’ s premiership in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Labour said it would renegotiate a deal with the EU and put it back to the British people in the form of a second referendum .
But Ms Reeves , who voted for the UK to remain in the EU back in 2016 , said it was time for the “ country to move on ” and said the party would not be campaigning for the UK to reenter the EU .
`` But I think that trying to reopen those debates and those old wounds , I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I don ’ t think it will help the Labour Party move on .
“ I don ’ t see that we ’ re going to be in a position that in the next election we ’ re going to be campaigning to go back into the EU .
“ I think we need to accept the result of the referendum and the last election and move on .
“ That doesn ’ t mean accepting the deal that the Conservatives bring back , if they do bring back a deal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point and where we will be under a Labour government .
Absolutely not .
”

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Six months after Sir Keir Starmer, who backed Remain in the referendum, took to the helm of Labour, the party have finally had their say on how they would handle Brexit if they were in power. Speaking of the policy, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Rachel Reeves said although it was “sad and difficult to come to terms with” Labour had finally recognised the UK would not be returning to the bloc.
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Ms Reeves said under a Labour government, the UK would have a “close relationship” with the Union. The Labour MP said: “Under a Labour government, we will have a close relationship with the EU but we won’t be back in the EU. “I know that is something that is sad and difficult to come to terms with for a lot of us, but I think that is the reality we have to face up to.”
The Labour Party has unveiled its Brexit policy
Sir Keir Starmer backed Remain in the referendum
The unveiling of Labour’s Brexit policy comes only months before the UK prepares to exit the bloc on December 31. Under Jeremy Corbyn’s premiership in the lead up to the 2019 general election, Labour said it would renegotiate a deal with the EU and put it back to the British people in the form of a second referendum. But Ms Reeves, who voted for the UK to remain in the EU back in 2016, said it was time for the “country to move on” and said the party would not be campaigning for the UK to reenter the EU.
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Rachel Reeves unveiled the Labour Party's Brexit policy
Rachel Reeves said it was time for the country to move on
Under Jeremy Corbyn’s premiership in the lead up to the 2019 general election, Labour said it would renegotiate a deal with the EU
"But I think that trying to reopen those debates and those old wounds, I don’t think it will help the country move on and I don’t think it will help the Labour Party move on. “I don’t see that we’re going to be in a position that in the next election we’re going to be campaigning to go back into the EU.
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“I think we need to accept the result of the referendum and the last election and move on. “That doesn’t mean accepting the deal that the Conservatives bring back, if they do bring back a deal, and saying that is now the end point and where we will be under a Labour government. Absolutely not.”


thedailyexpress--2020-10-07--Brexit VINDICATED: No data misused in EU vote despite Remainer claims- END of 3-year probe

The Information Commission has said no evidence has been found to indicate either SCL Elections Ltd or Cambridge Analytics intervened in the 2016 EU referendum .
After a three year investigation it found no suggestion the digital marketing firm misused data in an attempt to influence the EU vote or helped facilitate Russian intervention in the political process .
The SCL group , which was dissolved in 2018 , had been accused of using illegally harvested personal data to influence the results of both the EU referendum and the 2016 US Presidential election .
But the three-year probe , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest ever undertaken by such an organisation , found no evidence this was the case .
Elizabeth Denham , the Information Commissioner , said : “ From my review of the materials recovered by the investigation I have found no further evidence to change my earlier view that SCL/CA were not involved in the EU referendum campaign in the UK.
” She made the comments during a parliamentary select committee on Friday and said “ on examination , the methods that SCL were using , were in the main , well recognised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The findings of the report were published on Tuesday .
The investigation reviewed 42 laptops and computers , 700 TB of data , 31 servers , over 300,000 documents , and a wide range of material in paper form and from cloud storage devices .
Ms Denham said they found no evidence of “ significant breaches of privacy ” on either side of the referendum campaign .
She said : “ I identified no significant breaches of the privacy and electronic marketing regulations and data protection legislation that met the threshold for formal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get real !
’ EU chief HUMILIATED by Brexiteers after posting tweet The Information Commissioner also said the probe found no “ additional evidence of Russian involvement ” in the referendum campaign .
Alex Tayler , formally the chief data officer at Cambridge Analytica , said : “ All the former staff of the company have had their reputations unfairly tarnished and these findings will be some comfort to them as they move on with their lives.
” BBC political presenter Andrew Neil has said he is shocked the findings have not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter : “ Strangely , the conclusions of this official report are not getting quite the same traction or prominence as the reports in so many media outlets several years ago that Cambridge Analytica had essentially swung it for Leave .
I ’ m shocked.
” DO N'T MISS : Brexit DELAY : Frost admits October 15 trade deadline could be IGNORED [ DETAILS ] Leaver pinpoints only TWO ways Brexit UK can take back full control [ INSIGHT ] Furious Gove explodes at Ursula von der Leyen amid EU 's legal threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Information Commission did highlight that Cambridge Analytica used “ poor data practices ” .
Ms Denham said : “ I have also confirmed my previous understanding about the poor data practices at the company , which , had they sought to continue trading , would likely have attracted further regulatory action against them by my office.
” The reporter added it had identified “ various conduct issues ” within SCL Elections and its group of companies that it shared with the UK ’ s Insolvency Service .
The data revealed the company ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than “ 5,000 data points per individual on 230m adult Americans ” may have been an exaggeration .

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The Information Commission has said no evidence has been found to indicate either SCL Elections Ltd or Cambridge Analytics intervened in the 2016 EU referendum. After a three year investigation it found no suggestion the digital marketing firm misused data in an attempt to influence the EU vote or helped facilitate Russian intervention in the political process.
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The SCL group, which was dissolved in 2018, had been accused of using illegally harvested personal data to influence the results of both the EU referendum and the 2016 US Presidential election. But the three-year probe, which has been described by the authority as the largest ever undertaken by such an organisation, found no evidence this was the case. Elizabeth Denham, the Information Commissioner, said: “From my review of the materials recovered by the investigation I have found no further evidence to change my earlier view that SCL/CA were not involved in the EU referendum campaign in the UK.” She made the comments during a parliamentary select committee on Friday and said “on examination, the methods that SCL were using, were in the main, well recognised processes using commonly available technology”.
Cambridge Analytica has been cleared of misusing date in the 2016 Brexit referendum
Cambridge Analytica ad been accused of influencing the EU vote by improper use of data
The findings of the report were published on Tuesday. The investigation reviewed 42 laptops and computers, 700 TB of data, 31 servers, over 300,000 documents, and a wide range of material in paper form and from cloud storage devices. Ms Denham said they found no evidence of “significant breaches of privacy” on either side of the referendum campaign. She said: “I identified no significant breaches of the privacy and electronic marketing regulations and data protection legislation that met the threshold for formal regulatory action.” JUST IN: ‘Get real!’ EU chief HUMILIATED by Brexiteers after posting tweet
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Boris Johnson was a leading figure in the Vote Leave campaign
The Information Commissioner also said the probe found no “additional evidence of Russian involvement” in the referendum campaign. Alex Tayler, formally the chief data officer at Cambridge Analytica, said: “All the former staff of the company have had their reputations unfairly tarnished and these findings will be some comfort to them as they move on with their lives.” BBC political presenter Andrew Neil has said he is shocked the findings have not been more widely reported. He wrote on Twitter: “Strangely, the conclusions of this official report are not getting quite the same traction or prominence as the reports in so many media outlets several years ago that Cambridge Analytica had essentially swung it for Leave. I’m shocked.” DON'T MISS:
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Brexit news: After a three year investigation it found no suggestion the digital marketing firm misused data
The report by the Information Commission did highlight that Cambridge Analytica used “poor data practices”. Ms Denham said: “I have also confirmed my previous understanding about the poor data practices at the company, which, had they sought to continue trading, would likely have attracted further regulatory action against them by my office.” The reporter added it had identified “various conduct issues” within SCL Elections and its group of companies that it shared with the UK’s Insolvency Service. The data revealed the company’s well publicised claim that it had more than “5,000 data points per individual on 230m adult Americans” may have been an exaggeration.
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