thedailyexpress--2020-10-18--'Ball is in HIS court' Michael Gove tells Barnier EU must budge or face Brexit no deal

Michael Gove claimed the European Union did not want to `` intensify '' talks to reach an agreement by December 31 as Boris Johnson has called on Brits to prepare for no deal .
Mr Gove noted that is it becoming increasingly less likely the UK will get a deal with the EU by the end of this year .
Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge questioned whether Michel Barnier will be coming to the UK next week to continue Brexit trade negotiations .
Speaking to Sky News , Mr Gove said : `` The ball is in his court .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a change in approach from the European Union .
`` I know that he 'll be calling David Frost over the next few days .
`` Let 's see if the EU appreciate the importance of reaching a deal and the importance of moving ground . ''
READ MORE : Labour exposed for trying to 'have cake and eat it ' with Covid demands Mr Gove said the EU was `` not serious '' about making the compromises needed to secure a post-Brexit trade deal .
Having previously put the chances of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said the chances were now `` less '' .
`` It 's less .
I ca n't be precise but one of the reasons why it 's less is the position that 's been taken in the last couple of weeks by European Union leaders , '' he added .
`` What we 've seen and what our negotiators have found is the European Union side have not been willing to produce the detailed legal text , they 've not been willing to intensify the talks in a way that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaching an agreement and at the same time they 've also insisted that both we accept a level of control over our autonomy that an independent country ca n't really accept .
`` And at the same time they 're saying they should continue to have exactly the same access to for example to our fishing waters and our fishing stocks as before .
`` And so that seems to me to be the behaviour of an organisation and an institution that is not serious about making the compromises necessary to secure a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing 190,000 businesses and seven million workers have made an urgent plea for a trade deal to be agreed before the UK leaves the EU .
Industry leaders in sectors including automotive , aviation , chemicals , creative industries , farming , food and pharmaceuticals said they were united in calling for a quick agreement for the sake of jobs and livelihoods .
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Brexit: Michael Gove claims ‘the ball is in Barnier’s court’
Michael Gove claimed the European Union did not want to "intensify" talks to reach an agreement by December 31 as Boris Johnson has called on Brits to prepare for no deal. Mr Gove noted that is it becoming increasingly less likely the UK will get a deal with the EU by the end of this year. Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge questioned whether Michel Barnier will be coming to the UK next week to continue Brexit trade negotiations.
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Speaking to Sky News, Mr Gove said: "The ball is in his court. "We made clear that we need a change in approach from the European Union. "I know that he'll be calling David Frost over the next few days. "Let's see if the EU appreciate the importance of reaching a deal and the importance of moving ground." READ MORE: Labour exposed for trying to 'have cake and eat it' with Covid demands
Michael Gove warned Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier of a no deal Brexit
Mr Gove noted that is it becoming increasingly less likely the UK will get a deal with the EU
Mr Gove said the EU was "not serious" about making the compromises needed to secure a post-Brexit trade deal. Having previously put the chances of an agreement with the EU at 66 percent, he said the chances were now "less". "It's less. I can't be precise but one of the reasons why it's less is the position that's been taken in the last couple of weeks by European Union leaders," he added. "What we've seen and what our negotiators have found is the European Union side have not been willing to produce the detailed legal text, they've not been willing to intensify the talks in a way that would indicate that they were actually serious about reaching an agreement and at the same time they've also insisted that both we accept a level of control over our autonomy that an independent country can't really accept.
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"And at the same time they're saying they should continue to have exactly the same access to for example to our fishing waters and our fishing stocks as before. "And so that seems to me to be the behaviour of an organisation and an institution that is not serious about making the compromises necessary to secure a deal." It comes as groups representing 190,000 businesses and seven million workers have made an urgent plea for a trade deal to be agreed before the UK leaves the EU. Industry leaders in sectors including automotive, aviation, chemicals, creative industries, farming, food and pharmaceuticals said they were united in calling for a quick agreement for the sake of jobs and livelihoods. DON'T MISS EU's 'deliberately absurd positions' laid bare by furious Brexiteer [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Boris unveils Brexit campaign as Britain prepares for NO DEAL – 75 days from FULL EU split

The campaign comes after Boris Johnson told the country to get ready for an Australian-style arrangement - a no deal outcome trading on World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms - in a televised statement on Friday .
In a call on Tuesday , the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove will urge business leaders to prepare for when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year .
HMRC is also writing to businesses that trade with the EU to set out the new customs and tax rules and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` At the end of this year we are leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and this means there are both new challenges and new opportunities for businesses .
“ Make no mistake , there are changes coming in just 75 days and time is running out for businesses to act .
“ It is on all of us to put in the work now so that we can embrace the new opportunities available to an independent trading nation with control of its own borders , territorial waters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ With just 75 days until the end of the transition period , businesses must act now to ensure they are ready for the UK ’ s new start as an independent trading nation once more .
“ There will be no extension to the transition period , so there is no time to waste .
“ There will be a guaranteed set of changes for which businesses need to prepare for , so I urge all businesses across the country to check gov.uk/transition to see what action they need to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in ensuring a smooth transition , and the Government will be there to support them through this change every step of the way.
” READ MORE : 'Ball is in HIS court ' Michael Gove tells Barnier EU must budge In a call on Tuesday , the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove will urge business leaders to prepare for when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year The campaign comes after Mr Johnson hit out at the EU for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
He said : `` They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , our fisheries , in a way that is obviously unacceptable to an independent country .
`` Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal , I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's . ''
DO N'T MISS EU 's 'deliberately absurd positions ' laid bare by furious Brexiteer [ INSIGHT ] Brexiteer John Redwood issues scathing message to Michel Barnier [ VIDEO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Barnier 's face Brexit deal is over [ COMMENT ] The Prime Minister warned that unless there is a `` fundamental change of approach '' from Brussels , the UK will move to WTO rules when the transition period ends on December 31 .
Speaking on Sunday , Mr Gove insisted the UK is prepared to leave the EU on `` Australian terms '' .
However , the Cabinet Office minister added that the door is `` ajar '' for more talks .
He said : `` It is ajar .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position .

Brexit: Government launch ‘time is running out’ campaign
The campaign comes after Boris Johnson told the country to get ready for an Australian-style arrangement - a no deal outcome trading on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms - in a televised statement on Friday. In a call on Tuesday, the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove will urge business leaders to prepare for when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year.
HMRC is also writing to businesses that trade with the EU to set out the new customs and tax rules and how to deal with them. Mr Gove said: "At the end of this year we are leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and this means there are both new challenges and new opportunities for businesses. “Make no mistake, there are changes coming in just 74 days and time is running out for businesses to act. “It is on all of us to put in the work now so that we can embrace the new opportunities available to an independent trading nation with control of its own borders, territorial waters and laws.”
Business leaders are being urged to ramp up preparations for no deal at the end of the year
The campaign comes after Boris Johnson told the country to get ready for an Australian-style arrangement in a televised statement on Friday
Business Secretary Alok Sharma added: “With just 74 days until the end of the transition period, businesses must act now to ensure they are ready for the UK’s new start as an independent trading nation once more. “There will be no extension to the transition period, so there is no time to waste. “There will be a guaranteed set of changes for which businesses need to prepare for, so I urge all businesses across the country to check gov.uk/transition to see what action they need to take. “Businesses have a crucial role to play in ensuring a smooth transition, and the Government will be there to support them through this change every step of the way.” READ MORE: 'Ball is in HIS court' Michael Gove tells Barnier EU must budge
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In a call on Tuesday, the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove will urge business leaders to prepare for when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year
The campaign comes after Mr Johnson hit out at the EU for refusing to hand the UK a Canada-style deal. He said: "They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is obviously unacceptable to an independent country. "Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal, I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's." DON'T MISS
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The campaign comes after Mr Johnson hit out at the EU for refusing to hand the UK a Canada-style deal
Mr Gove said the door is "ajar" for more post-Brexit talks with the EU
The Prime Minister warned that unless there is a "fundamental change of approach" from Brussels, the UK will move to WTO rules when the transition period ends on December 31. Speaking on Sunday, Mr Gove insisted the UK is prepared to leave the EU on "Australian terms". However, the Cabinet Office minister added that the door is "ajar" for more talks. He said: "It is ajar. We hope that the EU will change their position.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-18--Brexit FURY: 'Delusional' Macron blamed for triggering huge UK-EU trade deal deadlock

Boris Johnson had set a deadline of last week 's European Council summit of the bloc 's leaders in Brussels to have a Brexit trade deal agreed with the EU before the end of the transition period on December 31 .
But the Prime Minister and his chief negotiator Lord Frost accused the EU leadership of `` abandoning the idea of a free trade deal '' before warning Britain in a televised statement it is now time to prepare for a no-deal Brexit .
Following the conclusion of the EU summit , Lord Frost told Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more talks next week .
EU leaders and officials have continued to retaliate , claiming the UK Government is to blame for the breakdown in talks because of their unwillingness to compromise .
Fisheries has been a key stumbling block in negotiations , with Emmanuel Macron insisting access for his country 's fishermen into British waters should not be compromised as part of any agreement between London and Brussels .
During the summit in Brussels last week , he warned `` our fishermen will not be the victims of Brexit '' , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make that choice .
The British people did '' .
He also warned France is ready for a no deal outcome .
Now Express.co.uk readers have firmly pointed the finger of blame at the French President for being the main cause of the latest breakdown in talks between the UK and EU .
The latest poll , which ran from 1pm until 8pm on Sunday October 18 and saw more than 10,000 votes cast , asked : `` Who is causing trade deal deadlock between UK and EU ? ''
From the seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 6,270 readers ) blamed Mr Macron for triggering the latest collapse in trade deal talks .
More than a quarter ( 27 percent or 2,728 readers ) voted the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier - who has been engaged in crunch talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost over recent weeks .
He was followed by Mr Johnson ( six percent ) , Angela Merkel ( three percent ) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with two percent of the vote .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock ’ on Boris Less than one percent ( 66 readers ) blame Lord Frost , while just one percent ( 155 readers ) were undecided .
Furious Express.co.uk readers lashed out at Mr Macron , targeting his particularly aggressive stance on fisheries in trade deal negotiations .
One said : “ Unfortunately , the delusional Macron has interfered and collapsed the talks .
`` Once French fishermen realise they can no longer fish in British territorial waters , they will go ballistic , his political career will be over . ''
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`` Well , have a few months of unrest from the French skippers , then they will get bored and think of something else to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrecked by the deals with the EU and it ’ s time we got it up and running again .
They added : `` Germany will suffer more from not exporting their cars to us , so they will soon get their backsides kicked by EU industry and plead with us to trade again ! ''
A third person commented : `` Macron threatening to stop our energy supplies now makes me even more determined we should tell them to do one .
`` Friends over the channel ?
Load of rubbish !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Separately , one other Express.co.uk reader urged the UK to walk away from trade talks with the EU without a deal in place .
They said : `` The EU had no intention of EVER allowing the UK to leave , therefore there was no need to negotiate a trade deal ! ''
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has insisted the door was still `` ajar '' for post-Brexit trade talks to continue with the EU .

Brexit: Michael Gove claims ‘the ball is in Barnier’s court’
Boris Johnson had set a deadline of last week's European Council summit of the bloc's leaders in Brussels to have a Brexit trade deal agreed with the EU before the end of the transition period on December 31. But the Prime Minister and his chief negotiator Lord Frost accused the EU leadership of "abandoning the idea of a free trade deal" before warning Britain in a televised statement it is now time to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. Following the conclusion of the EU summit, Lord Frost told Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier there was no point coming to London for more talks next week.
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EU leaders and officials have continued to retaliate, claiming the UK Government is to blame for the breakdown in talks because of their unwillingness to compromise. Fisheries has been a key stumbling block in negotiations, with Emmanuel Macron insisting access for his country's fishermen into British waters should not be compromised as part of any agreement between London and Brussels. During the summit in Brussels last week, he warned "our fishermen will not be the victims of Brexit", and added: "We didn’t make that choice. The British people did". He also warned France is ready for a no deal outcome. Now Express.co.uk readers have firmly pointed the finger of blame at the French President for being the main cause of the latest breakdown in talks between the UK and EU.
Brexit news: Emmanuel Macron has been blamed for the latest deadlock in trade deal talks
Brexit news: Boris Johnson issued a significant warning to the EU
The latest poll, which ran from 1pm until 8pm on Sunday October 18 and saw more than 10,000 votes cast, asked: "Who is causing trade deal deadlock between UK and EU?" From the seven available options, a huge 61 percent (6,270 readers) blamed Mr Macron for triggering the latest collapse in trade deal talks. More than a quarter (27 percent or 2,728 readers) voted the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier - who has been engaged in crunch talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost over recent weeks. He was followed by Mr Johnson (six percent), Angela Merkel (three percent) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with two percent of the vote. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: EU shamed after trying to ‘run down the clock’ on Boris
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Brexit news: Nearly a third of Express.co.uk readers voted for Emmanuel Macron
Brexit news: More than a quarter of readers voted for Michel Barnier
Brecxit news: Further talks in London this week hang in the balance
Commenting on France, another reader wrote: "Their super trawlers are ripping up our sea beds and ruining fish stocks and environments. "Well, have a few months of unrest from the French skippers, then they will get bored and think of something else to do. "Our fishing industry was wrecked by the deals with the EU and it’s time we got it up and running again. They added: "Germany will suffer more from not exporting their cars to us, so they will soon get their backsides kicked by EU industry and plead with us to trade again!"
Brexit news: The transition period ends on December 31
A third person commented: "Macron threatening to stop our energy supplies now makes me even more determined we should tell them to do one. "Friends over the channel? Load of rubbish! They have never been our 'friends'." Separately, one other Express.co.uk reader urged the UK to walk away from trade talks with the EU without a deal in place. They said: "The EU had no intention of EVER allowing the UK to leave, therefore there was no need to negotiate a trade deal!" Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has insisted the door was still "ajar" for post-Brexit trade talks to continue with the EU.
Brexit news: Michael Gove said the door is still 'ajar' for further trade talks


thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--'Not free trade - it's subordination!' David Davis savages EU's Brexit trade deal offer

Former Brexit Secretary David Davis dismissed the EU 's trade deal offer as he concluded it would not be good for the UK as it would be a form of `` subordination '' instead of an equally beneficial agreement .
Speaking to Sky News , news host Adam Boulton argued there is a deal being proposed by the EU to the UK despite the current standstill in the talks .
Mr Davis disagreed and highlighted the key issue with what the EU were proposing .
He said : `` It is not a free-trade deal , it is a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our business and commercial regulations tied to EU regulations , that is not a free trade deal .
`` It is not free trade , that is subordination . ''
Mr Davis continued : `` From the beginning , I have said if they really wanted we could pass a law in the UK saying that we ca n't export to the European Union that does n't meet their rules .
`` But that is not good enough for them , they want to control what we do in the UK not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Mr Boulton asked whether the British Government had informed the EU it would be willing to make this change in law .
Mr Davis remarked that when he was Brexit Secretary he was already talking about it and that this was not a new idea .
He did admit that he did not know if the UK was now offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not in the negotiating team .
Despite the current standstill in the Brexit trade deal negotiations , Mr Davis remains confident that a deal would be hashed out between both sides .
He insisted that both sides do still want a deal and while the UK is capable of trading on WTO rules , they would benefit from a deal with the European Union .
He said : `` Time and time again the EU has played hardball well it is time for the UK to play hardball right back and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Brexit: David Davis says agreement is ‘not free trade deal’
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis dismissed the EU's trade deal offer as he concluded it would not be good for the UK as it would be a form of "subordination" instead of an equally beneficial agreement. Speaking to Sky News, news host Adam Boulton argued there is a deal being proposed by the EU to the UK despite the current standstill in the talks. Mr Davis disagreed and highlighted the key issue with what the EU were proposing.
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He said: "It is not a free-trade deal, it is a deal where we are locked in to having our business and commercial regulations tied to EU regulations, that is not a free trade deal. "It is not free trade, that is subordination." Mr Davis continued: "From the beginning, I have said if they really wanted we could pass a law in the UK saying that we can't export to the European Union that doesn't meet their rules. "But that is not good enough for them, they want to control what we do in the UK not just what we sell to the European Union. DON'T MISS: Brexiteer savages immature and 'inflexible' EU as no deal predicted
'Not free trade - it's subordination!' David Davis savages EU's Brexit deal offer
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"If it was really a trade issue they would have snapped us up immediately." Mr Boulton asked whether the British Government had informed the EU it would be willing to make this change in law. Mr Davis remarked that when he was Brexit Secretary he was already talking about it and that this was not a new idea. He did admit that he did not know if the UK was now offering it to the EU now as he is not in the negotiating team.
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Brexit news: Despite the current standstill in the Brexit trade deal negotiations, Mr Davis remains confident that a deal would be hashed out between both sides.
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Despite the current standstill in the Brexit trade deal negotiations, Mr Davis remains confident that a deal would be hashed out between both sides. He insisted that both sides do still want a deal and while the UK is capable of trading on WTO rules, they would benefit from a deal with the European Union. He said: "Time and time again the EU has played hardball well it is time for the UK to play hardball right back and that is what is happening at the moment. READ MORE: Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demands [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Brexit bombshell: Barnier handed last chance to rescue trade deal with Frost talks TODAY

The Brussels negotiator has been warned to not to bother travelling to London for fresh wrangling unless he agrees to a “ fundamental change of approach ” .
Lord Frost , Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit envoy , wants reassurances the European Union is prepared to begin intensive work on a joint legal text before resuming the process .
The pair will discuss how to proceed with the trade talks during a phone call at 2pm this afternoon .
British businesses have been told to ramp up Brexit preparations with the chance of the UK striking a trade pact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday said there is now “ less ” chance of reaching a deal with Brussels following last week ’ s disastrous summit of European leaders .
The Cabinet Minister blamed EU leaders for sparking a breakdown in the negotiations .
But he refused to support a full walkout of the talks , insisting the EU could revive the process in the coming weeks .
Mr Gove said : “ It is ajar ; we hope the EU will change their position , we 're certainly not saying that if they do change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them . ''
The Prime Minister on Friday said Brussels had “ abandoned the idea of a free trade deal ” .
And Lord Frost said there was “ no basis ” on which to continue negotiations .
With just 74 days before Britain leaves the EU ’ s single market and customs union , the Government has launched the “ Time is running out ” campaign .
Ahead of the end of the transition period on December 31 , the HMRC wrote to 200,000 traders to set out new customs and tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Duchy of Lancaster , said : `` At the end of this year we are leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and this means there are both new challenges and new opportunities for businesses .
`` Make no mistake , there are changes coming in just 75 days and time is running out for businesses to act .
It is on all of us to put in the work now so that we can embrace the new opportunities available to an independent trading nation with control of its own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' But British Chambers of Commerce Director General Adam Marshall hit out at the Government .
He insisted many firms were tired of `` posturing , cliff edges and deadlines '' and insisted a deal `` is still both possible and critical .
He said : `` Facing the triple threat of a resurgent coronavirus , tightening restrictions and a disorderly end to the transition period , it is little wonder businesses are struggling to prepare .
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The Road Haulage Association ’ s chief executive Richard Burnett said : “ Since the UK voted to leave the EU back in 2016 , the Brexit and exit process has been difficult and often frustrating.
” “ We have heard ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be stopped at Dover , comments that have been overshadowed by the prospect of thousands of trucks stranded in Kent .
“ It ’ s taken a long time but I am encouraged that Mr Gove and his team are obviously hell bent on working more closely with businesses in the run-up to the end of the transition period on December 31 .
“ I know that he keen to once and for all eradicate the blame culture and we , in turn , will make sure that with just over eight weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we do everything we can to help make it as seamless as possible .
”

Brexit: David Davis says agreement is ‘not free trade deal’
The Brussels negotiator has been warned to not to bother travelling to London for fresh wrangling unless he agrees to a “fundamental change of approach”. Lord Frost, Boris Johnson’s Brexit envoy, wants reassurances the European Union is prepared to begin intensive work on a joint legal text before resuming the process. The pair will discuss how to proceed with the trade talks during a phone call at 2pm this afternoon.
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British businesses have been told to ramp up Brexit preparations with the chance of the UK striking a trade pact with the EU rapidly diminishing. Michael Gove on Sunday said there is now “less” chance of reaching a deal with Brussels following last week’s disastrous summit of European leaders. The Cabinet Minister blamed EU leaders for sparking a breakdown in the negotiations. But he refused to support a full walkout of the talks, insisting the EU could revive the process in the coming weeks.
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are due to hold talks later today
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Mr Gove said: “It is ajar; we hope the EU will change their position, we're certainly not saying that if they do change their position we can't talk to them." The Prime Minister on Friday said Brussels had “abandoned the idea of a free trade deal”. And Lord Frost said there was “no basis” on which to continue negotiations.
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Lord Frost is the Prime Minister's lead Brexit envoy
With just 74 days before Britain leaves the EU’s single market and customs union, the Government has launched the “Time is running out” campaign. Ahead of the end of the transition period on December 31, the HMRC wrote to 200,000 traders to set out new customs and tax rules. Mr Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: "At the end of this year we are leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and this means there are both new challenges and new opportunities for businesses. MUST READ: No-deal Brexit panic: Belgium set for huge fishing blow
Boris Johnson has ramped up preparations for a no-deal Brexit
"Make no mistake, there are changes coming in just 75 days and time is running out for businesses to act. It is on all of us to put in the work now so that we can embrace the new opportunities available to an independent trading nation with control of its own borders, territorial waters and laws." But British Chambers of Commerce Director General Adam Marshall hit out at the Government. He insisted many firms were tired of "posturing, cliff edges and deadlines" and insisted a deal "is still both possible and critical. He said: "Facing the triple threat of a resurgent coronavirus, tightening restrictions and a disorderly end to the transition period, it is little wonder businesses are struggling to prepare. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--BBC POLL: Did the BBC ‘side with the EU’ in Brexit coverage? VOTE HERE

Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether you think the BBC “ sided ” with the EU on Brexit .
And when you have voted scroll down and leave a comment with your views .
Our poll comes as Brexiteer Baroness Hoey launchd a furious attack on the broadcaster in a Twitter post .
She said : “ When the history of the Brexit period is written the BBC will be shown to have totally sided with the fear mongering EU .
“ Most @ BBCNews journalists could not accept that the British people ignored their views and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s comments were in response to a tweet by Defund The BBC which insisted the corporation had “ gone into meltdown ” following Boris Johnson ’ s announcement on Friday that the UK would prepare for no deal .
The campaign group shared a clip of the BBC 's Europe correspondent Chris Morris , who warned an `` acrimonious '' exit from Brussels would put substantial pressure on businesses that trade with the bloc .
The group tweeted : “ The BBC has gone into meltdown over the Prime Minister ’ s statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project Fear are we up to now ?
“ NB only 6 percent of British businesses export goods to the EU but this BBC correspondent chose not to balance his reporting with that .
# DefundTheBBC.
” READ MORE : Brexiteer savages immature and 'inflexible ' EU as no deal predicted Many of Baroness Hoey ’ s Twitter followers were quick to agree with her post .
One commented : “ Spot on Kate .
But not just the BBC all the others to.
” Another wrote : “ There are risk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of upsides.
” A third fumed : “ The BBC and the media behaved appallingly in the last 4 and a half years .
As have the House of Lords and many in Parliament .
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” Another added : “ One of many reasons why I no longer have a tv licence , sick of the BBC telling me how I should think this is not their role.
” “ The Beeb seems to have been invaded at the very top by some self-righteous individuals intent only on portraying their views using the BBC as their voice .
”

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Our poll comes as Brexiteer Baroness Hoey launchd a furious attack on the broadcaster in a Twitter post. She said: “When the history of the Brexit period is written the BBC will be shown to have totally sided with the fear mongering EU. “Most @BBCNews journalists could not accept that the British people ignored their views and voted to Leave.” Baroness Hoey’s comments were in response to a tweet by Defund The BBC which insisted the corporation had “gone into meltdown” following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Friday that the UK would prepare for no deal.
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The campaign group shared a clip of the BBC's Europe correspondent Chris Morris, who warned an "acrimonious" exit from Brussels would put substantial pressure on businesses that trade with the bloc. The group tweeted: “The BBC has gone into meltdown over the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon. “What version of Project Fear are we up to now? “NB only 6 percent of British businesses export goods to the EU but this BBC correspondent chose not to balance his reporting with that. #DefundTheBBC.” READ MORE: Brexiteer savages immature and 'inflexible' EU as no deal predicted
Brexiteer Baroness Hoey launchd a furious attack on the broadcaster in a Twitter post
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When the history of the Brexit period is written the BBC will be shown to have totally sided with the fear mongering EU Most @BBCNews journalists could not accept that the British people ignored their views and voted to Leave https://t.co/ioW2vnwRzI — Kate Hoey (@CatharineHoey) October 16, 2020
“I hope history will correctly reflect the heroism of those who voted to leave the EU and the spite of the treacherous elite who attempted to betray us.” Another added: “One of many reasons why I no longer have a tv licence, sick of the BBC telling me how I should think this is not their role.” A fifth blasted: “Catharine Hoey totally agree. “The Beeb seems to have been invaded at the very top by some self-righteous individuals intent only on portraying their views using the BBC as their voice.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--No-deal Brexit panic: Belgium facing END of fishing industry and 40,000 job losses

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Flanders , the country ’ s Dutch-speaking northern region , faces losing tens of thousands of jobs because of its close trade ties with Britain .
Many businesses were spooked by Boris Johnson ’ s warning last week that the UK was now preparing to quit the post-Brexit transition without a deal unless the EU agrees to a “ fundamental change of approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crevits , economy minister for the Flanders government , told the FT : “ The numbers are clear .
A no deal would have a very negative impact on Flanders .
“ It is precisely these economy consequences that we are trying to avoid.
” Hylke Vandenbussche , a professor at KU Leuven , said a no-deal Brexit would lead to around 42,000 job losses in Belgium , with as many of two-thirds of those in Flanders .
The region ’ s ports , Antwerp and Zeebrugge , are two of the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continental Europe .
And as much as eight percent of Flanders ’ exports go to the UK , which makes it only second to Ireland for reliance on the British market .

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Flanders, the country’s Dutch-speaking northern region, faces losing tens of thousands of jobs because of its close trade ties with Britain. Many businesses were spooked by Boris Johnson’s warning last week that the UK was now preparing to quit the post-Brexit transition without a deal unless the EU agrees to a “fundamental change of approach” in the trade wrangle. Hilde Crevits, economy minister for the Flanders government, told the FT: “The numbers are clear. A no deal would have a very negative impact on Flanders.
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“It is precisely these economy consequences that we are trying to avoid.” Hylke Vandenbussche, a professor at KU Leuven, said a no-deal Brexit would lead to around 42,000 job losses in Belgium, with as many of two-thirds of those in Flanders. The region’s ports, Antwerp and Zeebrugge, are two of the main routes for British products being shipped to continental Europe. And as much as eight percent of Flanders’ exports go to the UK, which makes it only second to Ireland for reliance on the British market.
Belgium's fishing industry could cease to exist after a no-deal Brexit
Belgium boats catch over €40 million worth of fish in UK waters per year
The region accounts for 85 percent of the total Belgian exports to the UK. Recent studies, cited by the Flemish government, said it would face a 1.8 percent hit to GDP even if the UK and EU manage to secure a free-trade agreement. Belgium’s food and drink processing industry would likely face a steeper decline than any other sector of the country’s economy, according to the KU Leuven study. Its fishing industry would also face significant disruption, with the federal government one of eight EU nations fighting to maintain access to Britain’s coastal waters for European vessels in the Brexit talks.
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The port of Zeebrugge is a hub for UK-EU shipping
Flemish politicians are holding out hope for a 17th-century charter to ensure future fishing opportunities in British waters. King Charles II granted 50 boats from Bruges the right to fish in UK waters for “eternity” in 1666 after staying in the city during the English Civil War that ended with the execution of his father, Charles I. Ms Crevits said legal assessments of the “Fisheries Privilege Charter” show it would still apply after a no-deal Brexit. MUST READ: BBC savaged by Labour peer Kate Hoey for 'siding with the EU'
Zeebrugge is in northern Belgium
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Starmer's lockdown plea backfires as Labour leader faces fury for 'punishing' UK areas

A circuit breaker lockdown is needed to get the R-rate down and reverse the trend of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions , according to Sir Keir Starmer .
The Labour Party leader has sparked fury across the country for urging the Government to plunge the UK into aa temporary second national shutdown .
Conservative MPs in areas like Norfolk , Cornwall and Somerset have sounded the alarm over the Opposition leader 's call .
Twenty MPs have written to Labour saying they have much lower COVID-19 rates than Manchester .
Given this disparity , they claim `` it does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country when the virus is spiking in particular locations '' .
They urged Sir Keir to work with the Government to get the virus under control in Greater Manchester .
Many are desperate to `` avoid the pain and punishment '' of another national lockdown .
However , many leaders in Greater Manchester are warning that this is not just their fight .
Mayor Andy Burnham has been particularly vocal , accusing the UK Government of treating the North like an experiment for its regional lockdown strategy .
He claimed that the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him such a strategy has no guarantee of success and will result in job losses and hardship .
The mayor said : “ They are asking us to gamble our residents ’ jobs , homes and businesses and a large chunk of our economy on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not work .
We would never sign up for that.
” Mr Burnham is currently fighting Government attempts to move Greater Manchester into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions .
Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester to try to break the deadlock .
The minister told BBC Breakfast : `` This is a serious situation and it demands action this week , preferably today .
`` So I hope leaders in Greater Manchester , who obviously care about their city and local people , will see that , reach an agreement with us and now move forward with the decisive action that is necessary .
`` Delay , I 'm afraid , will only make the situation worse , will only put people 's lives at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city worse in the long term . ''

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A circuit breaker lockdown is needed to get the R-rate down and reverse the trend of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The Labour Party leader has sparked fury across the country for urging the Government to plunge the UK into aa temporary second national shutdown. Conservative MPs in areas like Norfolk, Cornwall and Somerset have sounded the alarm over the Opposition leader's call.
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Twenty MPs have written to Labour saying they have much lower COVID-19 rates than Manchester. Given this disparity, they claim "it does not make sense to shut down the whole country when the virus is spiking in particular locations". They urged Sir Keir to work with the Government to get the virus under control in Greater Manchester. Many are desperate to "avoid the pain and punishment" of another national lockdown. READ MORE: 'Starmer's wrong-footed!' Labour warned leader's lockdown plea to fail
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'They are asking us to gamble our residents’ jobs, homes and businesses.'
However, many leaders in Greater Manchester are warning that this is not just their fight. Mayor Andy Burnham has been particularly vocal, accusing the UK Government of treating the North like an experiment for its regional lockdown strategy. He claimed that the Government’s own top scientific advisers have told him such a strategy has no guarantee of success and will result in job losses and hardship. The mayor said: “They are asking us to gamble our residents’ jobs, homes and businesses and a large chunk of our economy on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not work. We would never sign up for that.”
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Michael Gove railed against both Mr Starmer and Mr Burnham.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Brexit on brink: 'Indecisive' Boris savaged by Ann Widdecombe 'we'd have a deal by now!'

The former shadow home secretary fears the Prime Minister is struggling to apply himself - with the result that he is failing to make the decisions necessary to resolve the situation .
Mr Johnson yesterday said the nation needed to prepare itself for a no deal outcome - but Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has acknowledged the door `` remains ajar '' for further talks , meaning the October 15 hard deadline previously set by Downing Street has not in effect been applied .
Assessing Mr Johnson 's performance , Miss Widdecombe told Express.co.uk : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
`` He 's got to deal with two very big issues and this is not really his forte .
`` His forte has never been the details , it is the big picture , which is fine but on this occasion I am afraid he has got to get to grips with this situation , not just talk .
`` He can still be a Brexit Prime Minister - it 's the one thing he has got .
`` He is out of control with the virus , he does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes mind every five seconds with a vast mish-mash of rules which the majority of the nation does not understand and are beginning to disrespect .
`` But he can still be the great Brexit Prime Minister - but he has got to apply himself . ''
She explained : `` What he is doing is not taking a decision .
JUST IN : Tory infighting over Manchester lockdown – named 'absolute pillocks' '' What he first of all said was that we would walk if talks were not showing progress by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Then he said he would walk if talks did not show progress by the end of July .
We did n't .
`` Then it was October 15 - he has n't in all but name .
`` If he had broken off the talks at the end of June and not shown any willingness to re-engage we 'd have a deal by now . ''
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[ INSIGHT ] Far from anything having been resolved on October 15 , both sides were now engaged in a period of `` brinkmanship '' , Miss Widdecombe said .
She added : `` I do n't see any sign at all of progress .
`` Boris should simply say at this stage no deal , we trade on WTO rules from January and the EU can come back to us in the future that 's up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is no point carrying on the talks , Barnier has been told not to come over here but they are all on the phone like mad and the door is ajar , not shut .
`` And we are simply heading for a lousy deal .
`` At the moment there are three big sticking points - fishing , the level playing field and state aid .
`` It only appears to be France with fishing - I think the rest of the EU would probably come to a reasonable solution .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see on the other two points there is no movement at all from the EU . ''
She warned : `` Boris should say that 's it - otherwise we will face a lousy , lousy deal and what he will have done is psychologically prepared the nation for the supposed chaos of no deal and then he will say we have a deal after all and everybody will breathe a big sigh of relief .
`` That 's the reality , that 's what he is now doing .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the only way you will persuade the EU to treat us as a completely sovereign state is by breaking this off now , saying we are completely independent from January 1 and you do n't come into our waters unless we give you a licence , and we will do what we like with our own industries and we are not living by your rules any more .
`` If we did that and held off then by this time next year we 'd have a deal , and it would @ @ @ @ @ @

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The former shadow home secretary fears the Prime Minister is struggling to apply himself - with the result that he is failing to make the decisions necessary to resolve the situation. Mr Johnson yesterday said the nation needed to prepare itself for a no deal outcome - but Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has acknowledged the door "remains ajar" for further talks, meaning the October 15 hard deadline previously set by Downing Street has not in effect been applied.
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His forte has never been the details Ann Widdecombe
Assessing Mr Johnson's performance, Miss Widdecombe told Express.co.uk: "He's worn out, by COVID and this. "He's got to deal with two very big issues and this is not really his forte. "His forte has never been the details, it is the big picture, which is fine but on this occasion I am afraid he has got to get to grips with this situation, not just talk.
Ann Widdecombe has said Boris Johnson is failing to make a decision
Michael Gove has said the door is still ajar
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"He can still be a Brexit Prime Minister - it's the one thing he has got. "He is out of control with the virus, he does not know what he is doing, he changes mind every five seconds with a vast mish-mash of rules which the majority of the nation does not understand and are beginning to disrespect. "But he can still be the great Brexit Prime Minister - but he has got to apply himself." She explained: "What he is doing is not taking a decision. JUST IN: Tory infighting over Manchester lockdown – named 'absolute pillocks'
Ann Widdecombe was a Brexit MEP, as well as a Tory MP
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been struggling to cope with Brexit AND the pandemic, said Ann Widdecombe
Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Far from anything having been resolved on October 15, both sides were now engaged in a period of "brinkmanship", Miss Widdecombe said. She added: "I don't see any sign at all of progress. "Boris should simply say at this stage no deal, we trade on WTO rules from January and the EU can come back to us in the future that's up to them. "We've said there is no point carrying on the talks, Barnier has been told not to come over here but they are all on the phone like mad and the door is ajar, not shut.
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"And we are simply heading for a lousy deal. "At the moment there are three big sticking points - fishing, the level playing field and state aid. "It only appears to be France with fishing - I think the rest of the EU would probably come to a reasonable solution. "But as far as I can see on the other two points there is no movement at all from the EU."
France - led by Emmanuel Macron - was blocking a fishing deal, suggested Ann Widdecombe


thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Nicola Sturgeon squirms as SNP leader told to 'be straight' with Scots on COVID chaos

Nicola Sturgeon was asked for clarity of the unhelpful delays Scottish workers have been facing in the past few weeks to get their coronavirus tests back .
STV reporter Gordon Chree suggested the `` war of words '' between the SNP leader and the UK Government had not been helping reassure people .
Mr Chree said : `` I 've spoken this morning to Craig , a teacher from Falkirk who had a Covid test on Friday and this morning was told the result could take another five days .
`` Clearly , he ca n't go back to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've said is an explanation for this , the UK Government has said is 'categorically untrue ' .
`` So that war of words probably does n't help people waiting for a test but it gives the impression that someone is n't being straight with us .
`` What can you say to people like Craig who do n't have results ? ''
Ms Sturgeon however insisted public health officials and diagnostic authorities have been working hard to ensure a quick test turnaround .
JUST IN : No-deal Brexit panic : Belgium facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losses She alson dismissed claims her criticism of the delays sparked a `` war of words '' with Westminster as she reiterated her commitment to working together though the pandemic .
Ms Sturgeon said : `` I do n't know from your question who has told Craig about perhaps taking another five days .
`` We 're working very hard with the UK Government to ensure the turnaround time , particularly for tests that are already taking longer than they should , are as quick as possible .
`` It is in nobody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests , to get into a war of words with anybody on this .
I 'm trying to avoid this . ''
READ MORE : Wales in LOCKDOWN : 'Stay home ' order issued as shops to shut in COVID-19 circuit breaker The SNP leader added : `` We are dependent on the UK Government to help us resolve some of these turnaround issues with tests that go through the Lighthouse Laboratory .
You 've heard me talk about that on previous occasions .
`` We 've worked together and things have improved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time as well .
When I look at the UK Government 's statement , I 'm not sure they are denying or challenging the substance of what I 'm saying .
`` The statement I saw from them recognised a large number of tests have been diverted from the Glasgow Lighthouse Laboratory to other Lighthouse laboratories in the UK . ''
DO N'T MISS : SNP to be scrutinised as inquiry to be held into COVID-19 approach [ LATEST ] Smacking ban leaflets urge children to speak out [ INSIGHT ] Jacob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands [ REVEAL ] Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed the Government will outline its latest coronavirus strategy update on Tuesday to allow MSPs the chance to discuss the measures .
She said : `` One of the things the framework will set out are the different tiers or levels of intervention and restrictions which may be applied in future , either locally or nationally across Scotland , depending on how the virus is spreading .
`` We will also indicate , based on the latest advice from the national incident management team and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to different parts of the country or potentially all of the country once the current temporary restrictions on hospitality come to an end on October 26 .
`` The framework will also summarise our work to improve the effectiveness of existing measures to curb Covid , for example , how we will work to improve compliance with Facts advice and other guidelines , the review of our testing strategy and how we will continue to support Test and Protect . ''

Nicola Sturgeon grilled over coronavirus testing
Nicola Sturgeon was asked for clarity of the unhelpful delays Scottish workers have been facing in the past few weeks to get their coronavirus tests back. STV reporter Gordon Chree suggested the "war of words" between the SNP leader and the UK Government had not been helping reassure people. Mr Chree said: "I've spoken this morning to Craig, a teacher from Falkirk who had a Covid test on Friday and this morning was told the result could take another five days.
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"Clearly, he can't go back to work without a negative result. What you've said is an explanation for this, the UK Government has said is 'categorically untrue'. "So that war of words probably doesn't help people waiting for a test but it gives the impression that someone isn't being straight with us. "What can you say to people like Craig who don't have results?" Ms Sturgeon however insisted public health officials and diagnostic authorities have been working hard to ensure a quick test turnaround. JUST IN: No-deal Brexit panic: Belgium facing END of fishing industry and 40,000 job losses
Nicola Sturgeon was left squirming when confronted about test results delays
Nicola Sturgeon said she is trying to "avoid a war of words" with the UK Government
She alson dismissed claims her criticism of the delays sparked a "war of words" with Westminster as she reiterated her commitment to working together though the pandemic. Ms Sturgeon said: "I don't know from your question who has told Craig about perhaps taking another five days. "We're working very hard with the UK Government to ensure the turnaround time, particularly for tests that are already taking longer than they should, are as quick as possible. "It is in nobody's interests, certainly not in my interests, to get into a war of words with anybody on this. I'm trying to avoid this." READ MORE: Wales in LOCKDOWN: 'Stay home' order issued as shops to shut in COVID-19 circuit breaker
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Local lockdown: Further restrictions are needed says doctor
Further coronavirus restrictions could be introduced in Scotland this week
The SNP leader added: "We are dependent on the UK Government to help us resolve some of these turnaround issues with tests that go through the Lighthouse Laboratory. You've heard me talk about that on previous occasions. "We've worked together and things have improved. "That will be the case this time as well. When I look at the UK Government's statement, I'm not sure they are denying or challenging the substance of what I'm saying. "The statement I saw from them recognised a large number of tests have been diverted from the Glasgow Lighthouse Laboratory to other Lighthouse laboratories in the UK." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Wales lockdown: Labour councillor squirms as BBC host points out major flaw with shutdown

The Government in Wales has announced that it is introducing a short national lockdown .
The cabinet met this morning to make a final decision over what is being described as a 'fire break ' against coronavirus after considering advice from experts .
BBC News host Victoria Derbyshire confronted Andrew Morgan , the Labour leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council , over the decision .
She asked : `` What 's going to happen in this two to three week lockdown that means things will be different in three weeks ' time ? ''
Mr Morgan said it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , but Ms Derbyshire demanded to know what that meant in `` practical terms '' .
The Welsh councillor told her : `` It would reduce the numbers fairly significantly , take us back maybe a couple of months from where we were .
`` It gives us an opportunity to further enhance the test and trace system . ''
He continued : `` It also gives us the opportunity to do things slightly differently .
`` We could n't have a short fire break and then carry on doing everything as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sustainable or we 'd be in the same situation .
`` So this is a chance to reset the clock and when we come out there will need to be new national measures . ''
Ms Derbyshire hit back that if restrictions were relaxed in time for Christmas , then potentially the rate would go up again and yet another short lockdown would be necessary .
Mr Morgan insisted : `` That is a risk clearly but it depends on what point you 're starting from .
`` If something is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real situation going into the winter . ''
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Wales lockdown: Councillor gets quizzed over potential measures
The Government in Wales has announced that it is introducing a short national lockdown. The cabinet met this morning to make a final decision over what is being described as a 'fire break' against coronavirus after considering advice from experts. BBC News host Victoria Derbyshire confronted Andrew Morgan, the Labour leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, over the decision.
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She asked: "What's going to happen in this two to three week lockdown that means things will be different in three weeks' time?" Mr Morgan said it would be a case of "resetting the clock", but Ms Derbyshire demanded to know what that meant in "practical terms". The Welsh councillor told her: "It would reduce the numbers fairly significantly, take us back maybe a couple of months from where we were. "It gives us an opportunity to further enhance the test and trace system." READ MORE: Starmer's lockdown plea backfires as Labour leader faces fury
Wales lockdown: Labour councillor squirms as BBC host rips into national shut move
'It gives us an opportunity to further enhance the test and trace system.'
He continued: "It also gives us the opportunity to do things slightly differently. "We couldn't have a short fire break and then carry on doing everything as we have. "Clearly that's not sustainable or we'd be in the same situation. "So this is a chance to reset the clock and when we come out there will need to be new national measures."
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'We couldn't have a short fire break and then carry on doing everything as we have.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Brexit breakthrough: Leaver highlights crucial reasons businesses will come to UK over EU

Academic and Research Director for the IEA , Syed Kamall claimed the UK could look forward to considerable foreign investment after Brexit .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Kamall claimed the UK needed to maintain some of the standards it had while being a member of the EU .
He added there was considerable trust worldwide about the benefits of working and operating in the EU compared to some other countries , including those within the European Union .
Mr Kamall said : `` The UK has to do partly what it has been doing anyway .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade than any other EU country , it attracts more foreign investment than other countries .
`` A lot of people like to come to the UK because they see it as a trustworthy legal system .
`` They know they are going to be able to compete fairly and the Government is n't necessarily going to treat local companies better than foreign investment companies .
`` They know that if there a problem they can trust the court system in the UK and wo n't be caught up .
`` They do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries or even other EU countries . ''
Mr Kamall insisted the UK could expect to thrive in the same way post-EU if it maintained the areas important to businesses .
He said : `` Therefore if the UK continues and says whatever you have read about Brexit , we are open to the world .

Brexit: Expert reveals why businesses want to come to UK
Academic and Research Director for the IEA, Syed Kamall claimed the UK could look forward to considerable foreign investment after Brexit. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Kamall claimed the UK needed to maintain some of the standards it had while being a member of the EU. He added there was considerable trust worldwide about the benefits of working and operating in the EU compared to some other countries, including those within the European Union.
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Mr Kamall said: "The UK has to do partly what it has been doing anyway. "The UK is relatively more open to trade than any other EU country, it attracts more foreign investment than other countries. "A lot of people like to come to the UK because they see it as a trustworthy legal system. "They know they are going to be able to compete fairly and the Government isn't necessarily going to treat local companies better than foreign investment companies. DON'T MISS: 'Not free trade - it's subordination!' Davis savages EU's Brexit deal
Brexit breakthrough: Leaver highlights crucial reasons businesses will come to UK over EU
Brexit news: Academic and Research Director for the IEA, Syed Kamall claimed the UK could look forward to considerable foreign investment after Brexit.
"They know that if there a problem they can trust the court system in the UK and won't be caught up. "They don't necessarily get that feeling in other countries or even other EU countries." Mr Kamall insisted the UK could expect to thrive in the same way post-EU if it maintained the areas important to businesses. He said: "Therefore if the UK continues and says whatever you have read about Brexit, we are open to the world.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--'No question!' Staggering majority say BBC 'sided with EU' in Brexit coverage - poll

She tweeted : “ When the history of the Brexit period is written the BBC will be shown to have totally sided with the fear mongering EU .
“ Most @ BBCNews journalists could not accept that the British people ignored their views and voted to Leave.
” Following the tweet , Express.co.uk readers were asked in a poll - which ran from 11am to 10pm on Monday - whether the BBC sided with the Brussels club .
The question asked : `` Did the BBC 'side with the EU ' in Brexit coverage ? '
A staggering 19,285 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18,814 ) opting for 'yes ' - and agreeing the BBC did 'side with the EU ' in its Brexit coverage .
Just two percent ( 425 ) disagreed , and voted 'no ' while 42 people opted for 'don ’ t know ' .
Responding in the comments section , one reader claimed : “ No question !
Of course , they sided with the EU !
`` And they are still selling their message in favour of the EU .
READ MORE : EU crisis : Crippling divide in Brussels bloc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the safety of his children ... and are on Barnier 's mailing list .
“ They also kept an outside broadcast unit open outside Westminster so as to be able to listen to the single Remainer shouter to make any interviews impossible - when the other broadcasters used plexiglass .
“ The BBC is a shambles - BUT NOT FOR LONG .
“ After Brexit the Get out of the BBC starts !
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Brexit: Gove shuts down Theresa May over no deal security
Labour peer Baroness Kate Hoey launched a furious attack on the corporation on Monday in a Twitter post. Her comments were in response to a tweet by Defund the BBC.
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She tweeted: “When the history of the Brexit period is written the BBC will be shown to have totally sided with the fear mongering EU. “Most @BBCNews journalists could not accept that the British people ignored their views and voted to Leave.” Following the tweet, Express.co.uk readers were asked in a poll - which ran from 11am to 10pm on Monday - whether the BBC sided with the Brussels club. The question asked: "Did the BBC 'side with the EU' in Brexit coverage?'
BBC accused of being unbiased in Brexit coverage
BBC accused of unbiased Brexit reporting
A staggering 19,285 people cast their vote with 98 percent (18,814) opting for 'yes' - and agreeing the BBC did 'side with the EU' in its Brexit coverage. Just two percent (425) disagreed, and voted 'no' while 42 people opted for 'don’t know'. Responding in the comments section, one reader claimed: “No question! Of course, they sided with the EU! "And they are still selling their message in favour of the EU. READ MORE: EU crisis: Crippling divide in Brussels bloc exposed by Erdogan
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“Attacked Dominic Cummings over the safety of his children... and are on Barnier's mailing list. “They also kept an outside broadcast unit open outside Westminster so as to be able to listen to the single Remainer shouter to make any interviews impossible - when the other broadcasters used plexiglass. “The BBC is a shambles - BUT NOT FOR LONG. “After Brexit the Get out of the BBC starts!”
BBC accused of unbiased coverage of Brexit


thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Meddling Ian Blackford intervenes in Brexit talks as SNP holds secret EU discussions

Ian Blackford , the SNP 's Westminster leader held informal discussions with EU diplomats as the Scottish Government became increasingly frustrated over Boris Johnson 's handling of negotiations .
But Downing Street said the European Union would have to change its stance for negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal to resume .
Brussels ' chief negotiator Michel Barnier and the Prime Minister 's Europe adviser Lord Frost were speaking on Monday afternoon with the trade talks in limbo following the lack of progress made at last week 's summit of EU leaders .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position then we will be willing to talk to them .
`` But they must be ready to discuss the detailed legal text of a treaty in all areas . ''
However , Mr Blackford warned that communities will be `` chucked under the bus '' if the UK leaves the EU without a deal .
Mr Blackford said this morning : `` We really should recoil at the possibility of a no deal Brexit when we 're going through a health pandemic when there are significant risks to our economy , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is just putting misery on misery and quite frankly the Government has got to come to its senses . ''
Mr Blackford also warned of shortages of food and medicine , as well as `` chaos at the ports '' , citing the UK Government 's Operation Yellowhammer document , which was published last year and showed the `` reasonable worst-case '' scenario .
Express.co.uk has learned during conservations with Mr Blackford , EU officials signalled the bloc was willing to compromise if the UK was prepared to do the same .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ A deal can still be struck , it is in everyone ’ s interests for this to happen .
“ Westminster needs to change their tune.
” Mr Blackford added : `` What we 've had is a UK Government who simply have n't taken seriously the desire to get around a table with the European Union and get a deal that protects consumers , that protects businesses , that keeps us aligned to the single market and the customs union .
`` With the ideology that they have pushed about taking back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they can take back control , but they 're going to find that they 're going to be locked out of these markets , which is hardly a sensible place to be . ''
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Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader held informal discussions with EU diplomats as the Scottish Government became increasingly frustrated over Boris Johnson's handling of negotiations. But Downing Street said the European Union would have to change its stance for negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal to resume.
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Brussels' chief negotiator Michel Barnier and the Prime Minister's Europe adviser Lord Frost were speaking on Monday afternoon with the trade talks in limbo following the lack of progress made at last week's summit of EU leaders. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "If the EU change their position then we will be willing to talk to them. "But they must be ready to discuss the detailed legal text of a treaty in all areas." However, Mr Blackford warned that communities will be "chucked under the bus" if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Mr Blackford said this morning: "We really should recoil at the possibility of a no deal Brexit when we're going through a health pandemic when there are significant risks to our economy, where people are losing their jobs. "This is just putting misery on misery and quite frankly the Government has got to come to its senses." Mr Blackford also warned of shortages of food and medicine, as well as "chaos at the ports", citing the UK Government's Operation Yellowhammer document, which was published last year and showed the "reasonable worst-case" scenario. Express.co.uk has learned during conservations with Mr Blackford, EU officials signalled the bloc was willing to compromise if the UK was prepared to do the same. READ MORE: Scottish islands demand Nicola Sturgeon introduce alternative lockdown
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62 percent of Scots vowed to stay in the EU
A Scottish Government official said: “A deal can still be struck, it is in everyone’s interests for this to happen. “Westminster needs to change their tune.” Mr Blackford added: "What we've had is a UK Government who simply haven't taken seriously the desire to get around a table with the European Union and get a deal that protects consumers, that protects businesses, that keeps us aligned to the single market and the customs union. "With the ideology that they have pushed about taking back control of their waters and their borders, they can take back control, but they're going to find that they're going to be locked out of these markets, which is hardly a sensible place to be." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Not good enough! David Frost demands EU offers MORE despite Barnier's last-minute shift

Lord Frost insisted there was still “ no basis ” for new negotiations despite Michel Barnier ’ s offer to intensify the negotiations and work on a legal text setting out the terms of a deal .
Downing street said talks between the pair were “ constructive ” but insisted there must be a “ fundamental change ” in approach from the European Union .
A No 10 spokesman said : “ The UK has noted the EU ’ s proposal to genuinely intensify talks , which is what would be expected at this stage in a negotiation .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is no basis to resume talks unless there is a fundamental change of approach from the EU .
“ This means an EU approach consistent with trying to find an agreement between sovereign equals and with acceptance that movement needs to come from the EU side as well as the UK .
“ The two teams agreed to remain in close touch.
” Brussels insiders said Mr Barnier was given permission to compromise amid fears any prolonged delays in the wrangling over an EU-UK trade deal would see both sides run out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came after a telephone call with UK negotiator Lord Frost .
The EU believes it is vital to resume negotiations in London this week if they are to conclude a deal before the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
One source said : “ We don ’ t have the luxury to have this thing dragging on , we should get back to the substance as soon as possible.
” And European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic , who met Mr Gove in London on Monday for a meeting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc was ready to work on a “ good agreement for both parties ” .
He said : “ It has to be a fair agreement for both sides – we are not going to sign an agreement at any cost .
“ The European Union is ready to work until the last minute for a good agreement for both parties.
” MUST READ : Barnier backs down : Bloc CAVES and ready to discuss 'all subjects' Downing Street stressed that if no deal is in place by the end of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the UK will not return to the negotiating table in 2021 .
Michael Gove warned only a “ fundamental change ” in approach from the bloc would get the talks “ back on track ” .
Mr Gove insisted the government is still “ absolutely ” committed to securing an agreement on future relations but not at any cost .
He said : “ Come what may , on December 31 we will take back control.
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Brexit: Michael Gove says EU trade talks have 'effectively ended'
Lord Frost insisted there was still “no basis” for new negotiations despite Michel Barnier’s offer to intensify the negotiations and work on a legal text setting out the terms of a deal. Downing street said talks between the pair were “constructive” but insisted there must be a “fundamental change” in approach from the European Union. A No 10 spokesman said: “The UK has noted the EU’s proposal to genuinely intensify talks, which is what would be expected at this stage in a negotiation.
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“However, the UK continues to believe there is no basis to resume talks unless there is a fundamental change of approach from the EU. “This means an EU approach consistent with trying to find an agreement between sovereign equals and with acceptance that movement needs to come from the EU side as well as the UK. “The two teams agreed to remain in close touch.”
Lord Frost has warned Michel Barnier the EU must move further before Brexit talks resume
Brussels insiders said Mr Barnier was given permission to compromise amid fears any prolonged delays in the wrangling over an EU-UK trade deal would see both sides run out of time. The shift from Brussels came after a telephone call with UK negotiator Lord Frost. The EU believes it is vital to resume negotiations in London this week if they are to conclude a deal before the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. One source said: “We don’t have the luxury to have this thing dragging on, we should get back to the substance as soon as possible.”
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Lord Frost and Michel Barnier held Brexit talks today
And European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic, who met Mr Gove in London on Monday for a meeting of the Brexit Joint Committee, said the bloc was ready to work on a “good agreement for both parties”. He said: “It has to be a fair agreement for both sides – we are not going to sign an agreement at any cost. “The European Union is ready to work until the last minute for a good agreement for both parties.” MUST READ: Barnier backs down: Bloc CAVES and ready to discuss 'all subjects'
Lord Frost wants the EU to signal a willingness to compromise
Downing Street stressed that if no deal is in place by the end of the year, when the current transition arrangements end, the UK will not return to the negotiating table in 2021. Michael Gove warned only a “fundamental change” in approach from the bloc would get the talks “back on track”. Mr Gove insisted the government is still “absolutely” committed to securing an agreement on future relations but not at any cost. He said: “Come what may, on December 31 we will take back control.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Macron in last-ditch Brexit punishment with threat to devastate UK with energy blockade

Emmanuel Macron reacted furiously to Boris Johnson 's claims that trade talks are `` over '' between the UK and EU .
Mr Macron has played hardball in the talks on fisheries , insisting on Thursday that French fishermen would `` not be sacrificed '' for the sake of a deal .
However , if the UK leaves the EU without a deal then French fishermen could faced being banned from British waters .
In response , the French President has signalled the EU would launch a devastating energy embargo against the UK unless Boris Johnson gives in on fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday , Mr Macron told French radio that if the UK does not allow French fishermen in its waters , the EU would have to block the UK 's energy supplies to the European market .
He suggested the right to fish in British waters was worth 650 million euros to EU fishermen , but that access to European energy markets was worth up to £2.3billion ( €2.5bn ) to the UK .
RTÉ Europe Editor Tony Connelly noted : `` They have tried to up the ante on fishing . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU leaders trying to rescue Brexit talks He explained to the RTE podcast Brexit Republic : `` They have been looking at energy and the fact that the UK still wants to access the Europe 's single energy market by selling their energy , and gas , and electricity into the European grid .
`` That is something that is very valuable to the UK .
Macron confirmed this in his press conference after the summit .
`` So what they are saying is like for like .
They are not saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a deal on fisheries but it will be held hostage .
`` There is definitely a linkage there . ''
He also remarked how Michel Barnier had recently changed his tone , from trying to pressure Mr Macron to back down on fishing to suddenly taking a tough line on fisheries .
Mr Connelly said : `` Barnier changed his tone on fisheries , saying we ca n't sacrifice fishing communities just to get a deal .
He formerly tried to pressure Macron to back down .
`` Member-states know they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bites moment .
`` But Barnier has to be seen to go in hard , to say they did everything they could . ''
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Brexit: Macron may ‘hold UK hostage’ over energy says expert
Emmanuel Macron reacted furiously to Boris Johnson's claims that trade talks are "over" between the UK and EU. Mr Macron has played hardball in the talks on fisheries, insisting on Thursday that French fishermen would "not be sacrificed" for the sake of a deal. However, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal then French fishermen could faced being banned from British waters.
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In response, the French President has signalled the EU would launch a devastating energy embargo against the UK unless Boris Johnson gives in on fisheries. Following the EU summit in Brussels on Friday, Mr Macron told French radio that if the UK does not allow French fishermen in its waters, the EU would have to block the UK's energy supplies to the European market. He suggested the right to fish in British waters was worth 650 million euros to EU fishermen, but that access to European energy markets was worth up to £2.3billion (€2.5bn) to the UK. RTÉ Europe Editor Tony Connelly noted: "They have tried to up the ante on fishing." JUST IN: Emmanuel Macron isolated by EU leaders trying to rescue Brexit talks
The French President has signalled that the EU would launch a devastating energy embargo against UK
Mr Barnier will seek to use the leverage of the EU's energy market as a potential way of unblocking the UK's resistance on fishing
He explained to the RTE podcast Brexit Republic: "They have been looking at energy and the fact that the UK still wants to access the Europe's single energy market by selling their energy, and gas, and electricity into the European grid. "That is something that is very valuable to the UK. Macron confirmed this in his press conference after the summit. "So what they are saying is like for like. They are not saying that energy will suddenly be held hostage to get a deal on fisheries but it will be held hostage. "There is definitely a linkage there."
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Brexit: Macron 'tough guy act' due to low popularity says expert
Macron reacted furiously to Boris Johnson's claims that trade talks are 'over'
He also remarked how Michel Barnier had recently changed his tone, from trying to pressure Mr Macron to back down on fishing to suddenly taking a tough line on fisheries. Mr Connelly said: "Barnier changed his tone on fisheries, saying we can't sacrifice fishing communities just to get a deal. He formerly tried to pressure Macron to back down. "Member-states know they will lose quota. It is the reality bites moment. "But Barnier has to be seen to go in hard, to say they did everything they could." DON'T MISS: Sadiq Khan sparks stand-off with Boris after rejecting No10 bailout [INTERVIEW]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--Wales lockdown: Residents erupt at new restrictions - 'Forcing people onto the street!'

Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has plunged the country into a two-week `` fire break '' lockdown from Friday to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed .
He has urged the nation to `` come together '' but residents are furious .
Speaking to LBC , one claimed people will be forced onto the streets due to the loss in work .
She said : `` I think that it 's ridiculous and we 're giving it way more attention than it needs .
`` I think all it 's doing is causing damage to small businesses and the workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets , people are getting desperate and it 's hard .
`` Finally getting back into it and losing it again . ''
READ MORE : Ireland lockdown : Nation to go into highest level restrictions While Twitter users also vented their frustration .
One wrote : `` The Welsh government should be ashamed of themselves .
Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock better not give into peer pressure and inflict this idiocy on England . ''
Another added : `` So basically , the virus is stalled for two weeks .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again anyway .
What a total waste of time a second lockdown is . ''
A third person said : `` Summer infections were successfully pushed into Autumn , now let 's push Autumn infections into Winter .
The perfect strategy for hospital capacity . ''
The `` sharp and deep '' lockdown will be brought in to coincide with the school half-term .
The decision follows a report from the Welsh Government 's Tactical Advisory Group ( TAG ) , which said a lockdown would `` massively reduce '' Covid-19 transmission in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Monday , Mr Drakeford said the lockdown was the best chance the country had of regaining control of the virus and avoiding `` a much more damaging national lockdown '' .
He told the Welsh Government 's Covid-19 press briefing in Cardiff : `` The window we have within which we have to act is only a small one .
And to be successful , we need everybody 's help .
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Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has plunged the country into a two-week "fire break" lockdown from Friday to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed. He has urged the nation to "come together" but residents are furious. Speaking to LBC, one claimed people will be forced onto the streets due to the loss in work.
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She said: "I think that it's ridiculous and we're giving it way more attention than it needs. "I think all it's doing is causing damage to small businesses and the workers. "You're forcing people onto the streets, people are getting desperate and it's hard. "Finally getting back into it and losing it again." READ MORE: Ireland lockdown: Nation to go into highest level restrictions
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has plunged the country into a two-week "firebreak" lockdown
One resident claimed people will be forced onto the street due to the loss in work
While Twitter users also vented their frustration. One wrote: "The Welsh government should be ashamed of themselves. Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock better not give into peer pressure and inflict this idiocy on England." Another added: "So basically, the virus is stalled for two weeks. When restrictions are lifted, cases will rise again anyway. What a total waste of time a second lockdown is." A third person said: "Summer infections were successfully pushed into Autumn, now let's push Autumn infections into Winter. The perfect strategy for hospital capacity."
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Mr Drakeford has urged the nation to come together
Ireland to impose highest coronavirus restrictions for six weeks
The "sharp and deep" lockdown will be brought in to coincide with the school half-term. The decision follows a report from the Welsh Government's Tactical Advisory Group (TAG), which said a lockdown would "massively reduce" Covid-19 transmission in Wales and prevent hundreds of deaths. On Monday, Mr Drakeford said the lockdown was the best chance the country had of regaining control of the virus and avoiding "a much more damaging national lockdown". He told the Welsh Government's Covid-19 press briefing in Cardiff: "The window we have within which we have to act is only a small one. And to be successful, we need everybody's help. DON'T MISS Vladimr Putin warned revolt could 'explode' in Russia [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-19--SNP smackdown: Gove hits out at independence demands in fiery Commons clash

Pete Wishart hit out at Michael Gove 's latest update on Brexit trade talks as negotiations have collapsed with the EU .
The SNP MP called on the Government to allow Scotland to have a second independence referendum as a no deal Brexit becomes more likely for the UK .
But Cabinet minister Michael Gove criticised Mr Wishart for his inappropriate comments .
Speaking in the Commons , Mr Wishart said : `` Independence is now the settled will of the Scottish people with 58 percent of Scots now in favour .
`` Here 's a proposition to the secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just go off and get his no deal Brexit if that is what England wants ?
`` Then in Scotland , we can now secure our independence , what our people want which will allow us to design our own future and European relationship .
`` Surely there 's nothing wrong with that ?
He gets what he wants , we get what we want .
`` Will he agree to that at last and say goodbye to his rotten Union and his rotten no deal Brexit ? ''
In response , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm in awe of the member of Perth and North Perthshire 's ability to bring so many metaphors together in such a short period in what one can only describe as a car crash of similies .
`` The Government according to him is wearing seven veils and clown shoes while also shifting goalposts .
I 'd love to see that circus performance but I suspect that I will have to wait because the SNP conference has been cancelled this year . ''
Mr Gove added : `` He refers disparagingly to this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't know what Mongolia has ever done to offend the people of Scotland but we in the UK value our friendship with the people of Ulan Bator and others .
`` We certainly do n't believe that this looking down on other peoples and other nations is appropriate .
`` It may be appropriate for the SNP supporters but for those of us who believe in the union , we believe in friendships among all nations . ''
It comes as support for Scottish independence has increased to 58 percent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upward trend in recent months .
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Michael Gove accuses SNP’s Wishart of ‘inappropriate’ comment
Pete Wishart hit out at Michael Gove's latest update on Brexit trade talks as negotiations have collapsed with the EU. The SNP MP called on the Government to allow Scotland to have a second independence referendum as a no deal Brexit becomes more likely for the UK. But Cabinet minister Michael Gove criticised Mr Wishart for his inappropriate comments.
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Speaking in the Commons, Mr Wishart said: "Independence is now the settled will of the Scottish people with 58 percent of Scots now in favour. "Here's a proposition to the secretary of state, why doesn't he just go off and get his no deal Brexit if that is what England wants? "Then in Scotland, we can now secure our independence, what our people want which will allow us to design our own future and European relationship. "Surely there's nothing wrong with that? He gets what he wants, we get what we want. READ MORE: Scottish islands demand Nicola Sturgeon introduce alternative lockdown
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Pete Wishart hit out at Michael Gove's latest update on Brexit
"Will he agree to that at last and say goodbye to his rotten Union and his rotten no deal Brexit?" In response, Mr Gove said: "As ever I'm in awe of the member of Perth and North Perthshire's ability to bring so many metaphors together in such a short period in what one can only describe as a car crash of similies. "The Government according to him is wearing seven veils and clown shoes while also shifting goalposts. I'd love to see that circus performance but I suspect that I will have to wait because the SNP conference has been cancelled this year." Mr Gove added: "He refers disparagingly to this deal as a Mongolian deal.
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"I don't know what Mongolia has ever done to offend the people of Scotland but we in the UK value our friendship with the people of Ulan Bator and others. "We certainly don't believe that this looking down on other peoples and other nations is appropriate. "It may be appropriate for the SNP supporters but for those of us who believe in the union, we believe in friendships among all nations." It comes as support for Scottish independence has increased to 58 percent, a new poll suggests, continuing an upward trend in recent months. DON'T MISS Nicola Sturgeon advisor says full independence could take 25 YEARS [INSIGHT]
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