thedailyexpress--2020-11-13--BBC crisis: Laura Kuenssberg faces formal complaint from Scottish nationalist

Martin Keatings , convener of the pro-independence campaign group Forward As On and litigant in what has become known as the People ’ s Action on Section 30 , has made the complaint to recently-appointed BBC director-general Tim Davie .
In the online article in question - 'The UK Government ’ s Scottish independence dilemma ' - Ms Kuenssberg claimed the law states it will be left to the UK Government decide whether there will be a second referendum on Scottish independence - even if the SNP crush their opposition in May 's election .
She wrote : “ With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent months , the SNP is hopeful of another convincing result in the May ballot that will give them a mandate for another referendum on whether Scotland should stay in the UK .
“ Their problem , even if they win convincingly in May , is that the law says it ’ s up to the UK Government to decide whether or not there should be another referendum – a vote some Scots are massively eager to have , but which others want like a hole in the head . ''
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general , Mr Keatings says “ the law says it ’ s up to the UK Government to decide whether or not there should be another referendum ” is “ false and inaccurate.
” The complaint adds lawyers representing the Scottish nationalist have assured him the matter of the section 30 approval or otherwise “ has never been the subject of authoritative legal decision '' .
He is asking Mr Davie to instruct Ms Kuenssberg to to amend her article accordingly .
Mr Keatings has also threatened to take his complaint to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines to all BBC staff reporting on this matter .
He added : “ Matters with respect to ‘ permission ’ from Westminster are not clear-cut .
It is disingenuous and inaccurate for your staff to be reporting that the Scottish Parliament ( or Scottish Government ) require permission in order to advance a referendum bill to call a second referendum on Scotland ’ s independence from the United Kingdom .
“ It is inaccurate and false to leave out ( continually ) that the UK ’ s position of permission being required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to post face or otherwise qualify statements on matters surrounding section 30 of the Scotland Act with the words the law states or the law says because it doesn ’ t. ” A BBC spokesperson said : “ The BBC has received this letter and will respond in due course.
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : EU crisis as MEPs break cover to attack Brussels Mr Keatings has also threatened to take his complaint to the regulator if the director-general does not issue guidelines to all BBC staff reporting on this matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to ‘ permission ’ from Westminster are not clear-cut .
It is disingenuous and inaccurate for your staff to be reporting that the Scottish Parliament ( or Scottish Government ) require permission in order to advance a referendum bill to call a second referendum on Scotland ’ s independence from the United Kingdom .
“ It is inaccurate and false to leave out ( continually ) that the UK ’ s position of permission being required is true .
It is certainly inappropriate to post face or otherwise qualify statements on matters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the words the law states or the law says because it doesn ’ t. ” A BBC spokesperson said : “ The BBC has received this letter and will respond in due course.
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Mr Keatings asked Scotland ’ s supreme civil court to declare that Holyrood has the power under the Scotland Act 1998 to legislate for a public vote on independence – without the need for the UK Government ’ consent .
Judge Carmichael ruled written arguments between both parties must be exchanged to start the legal action , which would be followed by the case being scheduled to be heard in full before the court .
He had said : “ Today has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of law with respect to the constitutional question , and to get a proper determination that it is legally competent for the Scottish Parliament to legislate for a second referendum without the consent of Westminster .
“ For months , we have had to face down procedural hurdles occasioned by the Scottish Ministers , the Lord Advocate and the Advocate General which have caused delay after delay for no other reason than the fact that our position is beyond argument .
“ Today Lady Carmichael ’ s ruling puts an end to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down this case from coming before the court .
“ We thank her for her fair-minded ruling.
” The case against the UK Government is currently before the Court of Session , with Mr Keatings gaining crowdfunding of around £150,000 from some 7,000 backers to help him take the case to the two-day hearing as decreed by judge Lady Carmichael last week .
He is taking the case to court because there has so far been no legal ruling to state Scotland would require permission from the UK Government under section 30 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on independence to t6ake place .
A source close to the case said : “ Indeed the whole point of Martin ’ s case is to clarify whether the UK Government ’ s permission is needed or not , and he has solid legal advice that permission is not needed.
” During the independence referendum in September 2014 , Scotland voted by a margin of 55 percent to 45 for the country to remain part of the UK .
But just under two years later during the Brexit referendum in June 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slim margin to leave the European Union , Scotland voted by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent to remain part of the bloc .
However earlier this month , Nicola Sturgeon 's independence plans suffered a fresh blow after new poll from YouGov showed support for the cause has dropped significantly in just three weeks .
The poll , carried out from November 6-10 , asked 1,089 Scottish adults if Scotland should be an independent country .
The “ yes ” vote had a narrow lead of 51 percent to 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a row which suggests the majority of Scots are in favour of independence .
While support for Scottish independence still has the edge over remaining in the UK , the recent survey shows support for the cause is waning .
Last month , a poll from Ipsos MORI of 1,045 Scottish adults from October 2-9 found 58 percent were in favour of independence - the biggest lead in poll ever recorded for the `` yes '' vote .

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Martin Keatings, convener of the pro-independence campaign group Forward As On and litigant in what has become known as the People’s Action on Section 30, has made the complaint to recently-appointed BBC director-general Tim Davie. In the online article in question - 'The UK Government’s Scottish independence dilemma' - Ms Kuenssberg claimed the law states it will be left to the UK Government decide whether there will be a second referendum on Scottish independence - even if the SNP crush their opposition in May's election. She wrote: “With a solid trend of polls backing independence in recent months, the SNP is hopeful of another convincing result in the May ballot that will give them a mandate for another referendum on whether Scotland should stay in the UK.
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“Their problem, even if they win convincingly in May, is that the law says it’s up to the UK Government to decide whether or not there should be another referendum – a vote some Scots are massively eager to have, but which others want like a hole in the head." But in his complaint to the BBC director general, Mr Keatings says “the law says it’s up to the UK Government to decide whether or not there should be another referendum” is “false and inaccurate.” The complaint adds lawyers representing the Scottish nationalist have assured him the matter of the section 30 approval or otherwise “has never been the subject of authoritative legal decision". He is asking Mr Davie to instruct Ms Kuenssberg to to amend her article accordingly.
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Mr Keatings has also threatened to take his complaint to the regulator if the director-general does not issue guidelines to all BBC staff reporting on this matter. He added: “Matters with respect to ‘permission’ from Westminster are not clear-cut. It is disingenuous and inaccurate for your staff to be reporting that the Scottish Parliament (or Scottish Government) require permission in order to advance a referendum bill to call a second referendum on Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom. “It is inaccurate and false to leave out (continually) that the UK’s position of permission being required is true. It is certainly inappropriate to post face or otherwise qualify statements on matters surrounding section 30 of the Scotland Act with the words the law states or the law says because it doesn’t.” A BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC has received this letter and will respond in due course.” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: EU crisis as MEPs break cover to attack Brussels
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Mr Keatings has also threatened to take his complaint to the regulator if the director-general does not issue guidelines to all BBC staff reporting on this matter. He added: “Matters with respect to ‘permission’ from Westminster are not clear-cut. It is disingenuous and inaccurate for your staff to be reporting that the Scottish Parliament (or Scottish Government) require permission in order to advance a referendum bill to call a second referendum on Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom. “It is inaccurate and false to leave out (continually) that the UK’s position of permission being required is true. It is certainly inappropriate to post face or otherwise qualify statements on matters surrounding section 30 of the Scotland Act with the words the law states or the law says because it doesn’t.” A BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC has received this letter and will respond in due course.” DON'T MISS
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Last week, a top judge ruled a two-day hearing into whether the Scottish Government can hold a new independence referendum without permission from Westminster must go ahead without delay. Mr Keatings asked Scotland’s supreme civil court to declare that Holyrood has the power under the Scotland Act 1998 to legislate for a public vote on independence – without the need for the UK Government’ consent. Judge Carmichael ruled written arguments between both parties must be exchanged to start the legal action, which would be followed by the case being scheduled to be heard in full before the court. He had said: “Today has been a good day in advancing this serious matter of law with respect to the constitutional question, and to get a proper determination that it is legally competent for the Scottish Parliament to legislate for a second referendum without the consent of Westminster. “For months, we have had to face down procedural hurdles occasioned by the Scottish Ministers, the Lord Advocate and the Advocate General which have caused delay after delay for no other reason than the fact that our position is beyond argument.
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“Today Lady Carmichael’s ruling puts an end to these deliberate attempts to block and slow down this case from coming before the court. “We thank her for her fair-minded ruling.” The case against the UK Government is currently before the Court of Session, with Mr Keatings gaining crowdfunding of around £150,000 from some 7,000 backers to help him take the case to the two-day hearing as decreed by judge Lady Carmichael last week. He is taking the case to court because there has so far been no legal ruling to state Scotland would require permission from the UK Government under section 30 of the Scotland Act for a second referendum on independence to t6ake place. A source close to the case said: “Indeed the whole point of Martin’s case is to clarify whether the UK Government’s permission is needed or not, and he has solid legal advice that permission is not needed.” During the independence referendum in September 2014, Scotland voted by a margin of 55 percent to 45 for the country to remain part of the UK.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson hire a Brexiteer as his new Chief of Staff? VOTE

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Dominic Cummings will leave his role as special adviser to the Prime Minister next month following a power struggle which has sent shockwaves through Westminster .
Dramatic pictures emerged on Friday night of Mr Cummings storming out of the front door of Number 10 holding a box of his belongings .
His sudden exit comes less than 48 hours after fellow Vote Leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down as Number 10 communications chief .
Mr Cain , who has previously worked as the press officer to the Vote Leave campaign during the EU referendum , said he had been offered the position of Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister .
Mr Johnson is understood to have held a 45 minute showdown with the pair on Friday and accused them of destabilising the Government .
The Prime Minister is also thought to have accused them of briefing against him and his partner , Carrie Symonds , and showed the duo @ @ @

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Dominic Cummings will leave his role as special adviser to the Prime Minister next month following a power struggle which has sent shockwaves through Westminster. Dramatic pictures emerged on Friday night of Mr Cummings storming out of the front door of Number 10 holding a box of his belongings. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. VIEW THE RESULTS HERE.
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His sudden exit comes less than 48 hours after fellow Vote Leave architect Lee Cain announced he will step down as Number 10 communications chief. Mr Cain, who has previously worked as the press officer to the Vote Leave campaign during the EU referendum, said he had been offered the position of Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister. Mr Johnson is understood to have held a 45 minute showdown with the pair on Friday and accused them of destabilising the Government. The Prime Minister is also thought to have accused them of briefing against him and his partner, Carrie Symonds, and showed the duo text messages.
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Dominic Cummings leaves Number 10 carrying a cardboard box
According to reports, Mr Cummings also told colleagues the Prime Minister was "indecisive" and he and Mr Cain, relied on fellow Brexiteer and long term ally Michael Gove for clarity. Downing Street has confirmed Sir Edward Lister, an ally of Mr Johnson since his days at city hall, as the interim Chief of Staff. Remainers Sajid Javid and George Osborne are both understood to be in the running for the permanent role. The former chancellors were both ardent supporters of the UK remaining in the EU during the referendum.
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Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain worked on the Vote Leave campaign
The huge shake-up at the heart of Government comes just days before the EU’s deadline of November 19 to reach a trade deal. Nigel Farage has warned the departure of Mr Cummings from Downing Street could trigger a “Brexit sell-out”. The stark warning from the Brexit Party leader come despite the two men failing to see eye-to-eye. Mr Farage famously ran a rival Brexit campaign to Mr Cummings’ Vote Leave during the EU referendum. READ MORE: Boris on brink of CAVING to EU demands now Cummings has left No. 10
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Cummings sends ominous tweet hinting he could cause trouble for Boris now he's left No10

The Prime Minister 's former right-hand man was forced out of his role following a bust up with his boss .
He was pictured yesterday evening leaving Number 10 carrying a cardboard box of his personal items .
His departure came after he was accused of briefing against the Prime Minister and his fiancee Carrie Symonds , despite being considered his most trusted advisor until now .
Mr Cummings had formally resigned on Thursday , a day after his closest ally Mr Cain had also handed in his notice as director of communications earlier this week .
He will still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the Prime Minister is understood to have told his former ally at a frosty meeting yesterday that he does n't want to see him back in Downing Street .
However , Mr Cummings has hinted his dramatic exit from Downing Street may not be the last time Mr Johnson hears from him .
He tweeted yesterday : `` Reading notes from a chair in the garden …and he had something to say about reports of his own demise . ''
His tweet referenced the famous quote from American author Mark Twain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Journal contacted him to ask whether the rumours that he was gravely ill or already dead were true .
He responded : `` The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.
” And less than 24 hours after being forced to quit his job , there are signs the Brexit mastermind may already be causing trouble for Mr Johnson by briefing against the Prime Minister .
He has told allies he had to go round `` dithering '' Mr Johnson and ask for decisions to be made by Cabinet Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Prime Minister accused Mr Cummings of `` trying to blame everyone but himself '' for his exit .
READ MORE : Cummings can BOW OUT after delivering on Brexit , says PATRICK O'FLYNN A source told The Telegraph : `` The truth is that Dom will pay no attention to something for months , then he will get interested in it and expect it to happen in two or three days .
`` That 's not how Government works .
When he says Boris is indecisive , what he actually means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants .
`` That 's not the same thing – it 's just the Prime Minister saying no to him . ''
Before being purged yesterday evening , Mr Cummings ' departure was not expected to take place until Christmas , just as the Brexit transition period was ending .
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The Prime Minister 's official spokesman James Slack shot down any suggestions the Government could compromise on outstanding issues of the deal following Mr Cummings 's departure as `` simply false '' .
Lord Gavin Barwell , the former chief of staff to Theresa May when she was Prime Minister , said this morning the departure of Mr Cummings from Downing Street could help Mr Johnson have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` It feels to me that there 's an opportunity here for him to get his Downing Street operation more harmonious and more effective .
`` To rebuild relations with Conservative MPs , the parliamentary party .

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The Prime Minister's former right-hand man was forced out of his role following a bust up with his boss. He was pictured yesterday evening leaving Number 10 carrying a cardboard box of his personal items. His departure came after he was accused of briefing against the Prime Minister and his fiancee Carrie Symonds, despite being considered his most trusted advisor until now. Mr Cummings had formally resigned on Thursday, a day after his closest ally Mr Cain had also handed in his notice as director of communications earlier this week.
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He will still be employed until the middle of December, but the Prime Minister is understood to have told his former ally at a frosty meeting yesterday that he doesn't want to see him back in Downing Street. However, Mr Cummings has hinted his dramatic exit from Downing Street may not be the last time Mr Johnson hears from him. He tweeted yesterday: "Reading notes from a chair in the garden …and he had something to say about reports of his own demise." His tweet referenced the famous quote from American author Mark Twain in 1897, when a journalist from the New York Journal contacted him to ask whether the rumours that he was gravely ill or already dead were true.
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Reading notes from a chair in the garden …and he had something to say about reports of his own demise. pic.twitter.com/Ya985Q5sU0 — Odyssean Project (@OdysseanProject) November 13, 2020
He responded: "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” And less than 24 hours after being forced to quit his job, there are signs the Brexit mastermind may already be causing trouble for Mr Johnson by briefing against the Prime Minister. He has told allies he had to go round "dithering" Mr Johnson and ask for decisions to be made by Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove. But sources close to the Prime Minister accused Mr Cummings of "trying to blame everyone but himself" for his exit. READ MORE: Cummings can BOW OUT after delivering on Brexit, says PATRICK O'FLYNN
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Dominic Cummings was seen leaving Downing Street with a cardboard box
A source told The Telegraph: "The truth is that Dom will pay no attention to something for months, then he will get interested in it and expect it to happen in two or three days. "That's not how Government works. When he says Boris is indecisive, what he actually means is that Boris won't do something he wants. "That's not the same thing – it's just the Prime Minister saying no to him." Before being purged yesterday evening, Mr Cummings' departure was not expected to take place until Christmas, just as the Brexit transition period was ending. DON'T MISS
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The UK is currently embroiled in tough talks with the EU to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the bloc before the period ends of December 31. The Prime Minister's official spokesman James Slack shot down any suggestions the Government could compromise on outstanding issues of the deal following Mr Cummings's departure as "simply false". Lord Gavin Barwell, the former chief of staff to Theresa May when she was Prime Minister, said this morning the departure of Mr Cummings from Downing Street could help Mr Johnson have a less confrontational tone with Tory MPs. He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It feels to me that there's an opportunity here for him to get his Downing Street operation more harmonious and more effective. "To rebuild relations with Conservative MPs, the parliamentary party.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Fishermen rage as UK lands just 14 PERCENT of fish caught in Shetlands 'We NEED control'

The report , released by the University of Highlands and Islands revealed that in waters surrounding the Shetland Islands , the local fleet gets less than one-sixth of fish and their catch .
According to the report 's author , Dr Ian Napier of the NAFC Marine Centre UHI based in Scalloway , a third of all fish and shellfish landed from UK waters come from Shetland ’ s so-called “ Exclusive Economic Zone ” ( EEZ ) .
Figures from the report showed EU boats are said to have landed 56 percent by weight and 38 percent by value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 14 percent and 21 percent retrospectively .
Fishing in the Shetland Islands , the most northerly part of the UK is a significant part of the economy with 450,000 tonnes of fish and shellfish worth £370m being landed from the EEZ by UK and EU boats annually from 2016 to 2018 .
The report added : “ The fish and shellfish landed from the Shetland EEZ ’ represents a relatively large proportion of the landings from the UK EEZ .
“ While the Shetland EEZ accounts for 17 percent of the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-third of all the landings.
” Responding to the report , Simon Collins , executive officer of Shetland Fishermen ’ s Association , said : “ We ’ ve long known that Shetland ’ s waters are teeming with fish and that under the Common Fisheries Policy EU vessels are permitted to plunder our traditional fishing grounds .
“ What this report does is illustrate in detail just how bad the situation has become , and how severe the imbalance is .
“ It serves as a reminder , if one were needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiators that they must resist all attempts by the EU to maintain the status quo .
“ The UK must have control of its own waters and have the power to determine who gets access to our stocks.
” READ MORE : Frost hands Barnier brand new Brexit fisheries plan to break deadlock Britain and the European Union have so far failed to close gaps between their positions on fishing , one of the thorniest issues which have long dogged the negotiations .
With just seven weeks before a status-quo transition period ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of bloc , both sides have stepped up negotiations on a deal .
But after missing a mid-November deadline , UK officials say there has been little movement on stubborn differences over the topic with No .
10 repeatedly pushing for a deal that would respect the country 's sovereignty .
Referring to the ongoing negotiations , Dr Napier suggested if a proportion of EU catches were reallocated to the Shetland fleet it could substantially increase the amount of fish and shellfish Shetland fishing boats are able to land .

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The report, released by the University of Highlands and Islands revealed that in waters surrounding the Shetland Islands, the local fleet gets less than one-sixth of fish and their catch. According to the report's author, Dr Ian Napier of the NAFC Marine Centre UHI based in Scalloway, a third of all fish and shellfish landed from UK waters come from Shetland’s so-called “Exclusive Economic Zone” (EEZ).
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Figures from the report showed EU boats are said to have landed 56 percent by weight and 38 percent by value whilst UK vessels from the Shetlands got just 14 percent and 21 percent retrospectively. Fishing in the Shetland Islands, the most northerly part of the UK is a significant part of the economy with 450,000 tonnes of fish and shellfish worth £370m being landed from the EEZ by UK and EU boats annually from 2016 to 2018. The report added: “The fish and shellfish landed from the Shetland EEZ’ represents a relatively large proportion of the landings from the UK EEZ. “While the Shetland EEZ accounts for 17 percent of the area of the UK EEZ it accounts for one-third of all the landings.”
EU boats are said to have landed over 50% of the catch when measured in weight
Simon Collins made the warning today
Responding to the report, Simon Collins, executive officer of Shetland Fishermen’s Association, said: “We’ve long known that Shetland’s waters are teeming with fish and that under the Common Fisheries Policy EU vessels are permitted to plunder our traditional fishing grounds. “What this report does is illustrate in detail just how bad the situation has become, and how severe the imbalance is. “It serves as a reminder, if one were needed, to the UK’s Brexit negotiators that they must resist all attempts by the EU to maintain the status quo. “The UK must have control of its own waters and have the power to determine who gets access to our stocks.” READ MORE: Frost hands Barnier brand new Brexit fisheries plan to break deadlock
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Fishermen are hoping a Brexit deal can be secured
Britain and the European Union have so far failed to close gaps between their positions on fishing, one of the thorniest issues which have long dogged the negotiations. With just seven weeks before a status-quo transition period ends and Britain completes its Brexit journey out of bloc, both sides have stepped up negotiations on a deal. But after missing a mid-November deadline, UK officials say there has been little movement on stubborn differences over the topic with No. 10 repeatedly pushing for a deal that would respect the country's sovereignty. Referring to the ongoing negotiations, Dr Napier suggested if a proportion of EU catches were reallocated to the Shetland fleet it could substantially increase the amount of fish and shellfish Shetland fishing boats are able to land.
Westminster has not yet come to an agreement with the EU over fishing


thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--BBC ordered to move to subscriber model and stop its 'public service broadcasting tax'

Director of Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs , Annabel Denham , claimed the BBC is charging a `` public service broadcasting tax '' which Britons are forced to pay .
She said that the broadcaster needs to re-focus its content on what is popular and what people are willing to pay for .
Speaking to talkRADIO , Ms Denham said : `` There are many , many issues at the BBC and in my view , it needs to be salami sliced and moved to a subscriber model just like the video streaming services are .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on one or two things .
`` What are its most popular radio shows , what are its most popular TV show , focus on that and start to ask the people who actually want those services to pay for it .
`` Ultimately what we have is a public service broadcasting tax .
`` People are forced to pay the licence fee whether or not they watch BBC shows or BBC news and that 's the ultimate problem we have here .
READ MORE : BBC boss REJECTS plea for pensioners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to a subscriber model , when they 're forced to think like an ordinary business and try to establish what consumers want and will pay for then they can start to choose how they spend those funds .
`` Who they want their talent to be and how that talent is going to attract as many viewers or listeners as possible .
`` But at the moment , there is no accountability .
There is no incentive for them to think in a more businesses minded way because there is a tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like it or not . ''
Her comments come as former Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said Brits should not be forced to pay a fixed amount for a fixed set of TV services .
Speaking to the campaign Defund the BBC , Mr Tice said : `` In terms of day to day , it 's professional and I 've actually rarely to had anything to grumble about in terms of the day to day operational treatment .
`` Of course , both sides will argue they are a bit biased one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it 's not so much that , it 's about the overall concept of forcing people in today 's world to pay a fixed amount for a series of services that frankly many people no longer want .
`` It just feels in today 's world when there 's so much competition , you can get effectively almost all of what the BBC offers from other people .
That 's how competition works .
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BBC 'should be moved to a subscriber style model' says expert
Director of Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Annabel Denham, claimed the BBC is charging a "public service broadcasting tax" which Britons are forced to pay. She said that the broadcaster needs to re-focus its content on what is popular and what people are willing to pay for. Speaking to talkRADIO, Ms Denham said: "There are many, many issues at the BBC and in my view, it needs to be salami sliced and moved to a subscriber model just like the video streaming services are.
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"It's massively diversified, it needs to focus on one or two things. "What are its most popular radio shows, what are its most popular TV show, focus on that and start to ask the people who actually want those services to pay for it. "Ultimately what we have is a public service broadcasting tax. "People are forced to pay the licence fee whether or not they watch BBC shows or BBC news and that's the ultimate problem we have here. READ MORE: BBC boss REJECTS plea for pensioners amnesty on TV licence
The BBC has been ordered to move to content to a subscriber model by critic Annabel Denham
Ms Denham claimed the BBC is charging a "public service broadcasting tax"
"When they move to a subscriber model, when they're forced to think like an ordinary business and try to establish what consumers want and will pay for then they can start to choose how they spend those funds. "Who they want their talent to be and how that talent is going to attract as many viewers or listeners as possible. "But at the moment, there is no accountability. There is no incentive for them to think in a more businesses minded way because there is a tax, people have to pay whether they like it or not." Her comments come as former Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said Brits should not be forced to pay a fixed amount for a fixed set of TV services.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Brexit LIVE: Boris on brink of CAVING to EU demands now Cummings has left Downing Street

The Prime Minister ’ s chief adviser left Number 10 carrying a box on Friday evening as he was turfed out as the Prime Minister 's right-hand man .
It comes as talks on a free trade agreement between the UK and EU have been continuing this week in London and are due to `` pause '' over the weekend before resuming next week in Brussels .
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost have been London trying to hammer out a post-Brexit trade deal after the current transition period finishes on December 31 but divisions still remain on the level playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk the departure of Mr Cummings could allow for a deal although hinted divisions and doubt remained as to how one could be achieved before next Thursday ’ s deadline .
The official close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk : “ The departure [ of Dominic Cummings ] has certainly shown the change in tone .
“ A new era seems to be on the horizon and some things may be different .
“ We are determined to do the right deal for Britain but collective engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told Express.co.uk in an interview this week he was hopeful that a deal could be secured very soon and appeared to side with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Environment Secretary George Eustice that the UK has to “ stand firm ” but insisted a compromise could be reached .
Speculation has surrounded the future of the UK 's chief Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost but he has remained in his role as talks reach a heightened stage .
The division has angered Edinburgh though who branded the departure of Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ rats on a sinking ship ” with Scottish Government officials claiming a deal looked “ unlikely ” .
Ian Blackford MP , SNP Westminster leader , added : `` Boris Johnson 's most senior advisers are abandoning the Prime Minister like rats on a sinking ship.
” The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman stressed it was “ simply false ” that he is prepared to soften its position in the trade talks .
READ THE LATEST UPDATES BELOW FROM EXPRESS.CO.UK : 1pm update : Boris given a chance to ‘ draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agenda ’ Andrew Mitchell , former Secretary of State for International Development , told Sky News that he believes the Brexit negotiations will come to a “ successful conclusion ” in the coming weeks .
Mr Mitchell said : “ There is now a chance for the Prime Minister to draw a line and to move towards a post-Brexit agenda ” .
“ I hope very much that in drawing this line we will now have some governance and Government which reaches out and uses Parliament in a way I ’ m afraid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year.
” Disruption to medical supplies and potential coronavirus vaccines as a result of Brexit can not be ruled out , Scotland 's Deputy First Minister has said .
John Swinney said there was `` anxiety '' about the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
Mr Swinney was asked about the potential for disruption at the Scottish Government 's coronavirus briefing on Friday .
He said : `` We have seen the developments of the arrangements that are in place to deal with the consequences of Brexit but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those arrangements will be .
`` So I think the honest answer to your question is there must be anxiety that there is the potential for disruption to medical supplies as a consequence of Brexit .
`` That was one of the critical risks that the Scottish Government identified when we looked at the possibility of a no-deal Brexit scenario . ''
11am update : Over 3,000 candidates looking to stand for May ’ s election under Farage ’ s newly branded Brexit Party Reform UK , Nigel Farage ’ s new political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has gained over 3,000 applicants and threatens to take over Tory seats in the next election .
Mr Farage said : `` In the past , as Ukip and the Brexit Party , we always took more Labour votes than people realised .
But in this current set of circumstances there are millions of Conservative voters who are shaking their heads and saying to themselves : 'This is not a Conservative party . '
'' The party ’ s chairman Richard Tice told The Telegraph : “ We have to grow our way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our way to Tory austerity . ''
10am update : Fishing chiefs in rage as extent of EU fishermen 's plundering from UK waters laid bare UK fisherman are raging at EU fishing boats after a controversial report revealed more than half of the fish and shellfish caught in a key part of UK waters were being landed by EU fishing boats .
The report , released by the University of Highlands and Islands revealed that in waters surrounding the Shetland Islands , the local fleet gets less than one-sixth of fish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's author , Dr Ian Napier of the NAFC Marine Centre UHI based in Scalloway , a third of all fish and shellfish landed from UK waters come from Shetland ’ s so-called “ Exclusive Economic Zone ” ( EEZ ) .
9am update : Former Brexit secretary hints at PM snub on backbenchers Tory former Brexit secretary David Davis told Times Radio : `` The truth is , I think for a long time , the Prime Minister was very dependent on Mr Cummings . ''
Referring to relations with the 1922 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member said : `` There has been a general feeling that the , sort of power , has been hoarded in Downing Street .
`` That the normal relationships with the 22 Committee ... has been side-lined . ''
Nigel Farage has insisted the exit of Boris Johnson 's top aide from Downing Street means a `` Brexit sell-out '' is looming .
Brexit Party leader Mr Farage said he had never liked the Prime Minister 's outgoing chief adviser Dominic Cummings , but admitted he was concerned about the consequences of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying a box on Friday evening as he quit as the Prime Minister 's right-hand man , although he will continue to work for Boris Johnson until mid-December .
Mr Farage tweeted : `` It is well documented that I have never liked Dominic Cummings but he has backed Brexit .
`` Seeing him leave Number 10 carrying a cardboard box tells me a Brexit sell-out is close . ''

Brexit: UK strategy 'may change' after Cummings exit says MEP
The Prime Minister’s chief adviser left Number 10 carrying a box on Friday evening as he was turfed out as the Prime Minister's right-hand man. It comes as talks on a free trade agreement between the UK and EU have been continuing this week in London and are due to "pause" over the weekend before resuming next week in Brussels.
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost have been London trying to hammer out a post-Brexit trade deal after the current transition period finishes on December 31 but divisions still remain on the level playing field and fisheries. But a Whitehall source close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk the departure of Mr Cummings could allow for a deal although hinted divisions and doubt remained as to how one could be achieved before next Thursday’s deadline. The official close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk: “The departure [of Dominic Cummings] has certainly shown the change in tone. “A new era seems to be on the horizon and some things may be different.
A Brexit deal could be secured following the departure of Mr Cummings
Today's Brexit LIVE is now closed for today, catch the latest Brexit news from 8am on Sunday. 11 pm update: Northern Ireland assembly asks European Commission to clarify how the new Irish Sea border will work. The new border will involve new checks and controls on goods moving from GB-NI. An immediate worry is how supermarkets to supply their Northern Ireland stores in January. In a joint letter Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill worte: "It is hard to imagine a more fundamental aspect of everyday life than the purchase of daily food supplies." Food products entering Northern Ireland from the UK must have an export health certificate, which is is an expensive piece of administration. 9.30 pm update: UK risks row with Joe Biden over Northern Irish Protocol. The UK's Environment Secretary George Eustice said Mr Biden was wrong to claim the Government’s Internal Market Bill threatens the Northern Ireland peace process. The House of Lords suggested removing clauses from the Bill that would breach international law by disregarding parts of the last year’s Withdrawal Agreement. But Boris Johnson has insisted he would not remove those clauses. 8 pm update: Talks between the EU and the UK on a Brexit trade deal have stalled as negotiators plow through 600 pages of legal text. This week’s target for a trade deal will be missed and talks will continue into next week after the EU gave a one-week deadline to agree on conditions. This delay casts doubt on getting a deal in place before 1 January 2021. 7pm update: EU has given UK seven day deadline for trade deal. If they don't make the deal within one week EU leaders will deliver their final verdict at a “crucial” gathering. Ireland's foreign minister Simon Coveney warned there will be “real problems” if an agreement isn't found in time for next Thursday's video summit. Mr Coveney asked EU negotiator Michel Barnier to “show some compromise to accommodate many British asks” in the last leg of the talks. 6 pm update: Prince Charles is to 'reaffirm' the UK's bond with Europe in a speech in Germany. The Prince of Wales will make a speech at the Bundestag on Sunday to urge nations to confront intolerance and bigotry head-on. He will call on countries to create a “better tomorrow” in a ceremony marking Germany's National Day of Mourning. He is expected to ask the UK and Germany to “reaffirm” their bond as the two nations “begin this new chapter in our long history”. 4.30 pm update: Boris Johnson's EU trade negotiation strategy will not change with the departure of Dominic Cummings, Downing Street has claimed. The Prime Minister's spokesman has said: "The Government's position in relation to the future trade agreement negotiations is unchanged." Talks on a trade agreement are due to resume next week in Brussels. If an agreement is not made in the next few days it may be too late to implement a trade agreement before January 1. 3.30 pm update: New forecast shows the cost of Brexit nearly matches the total cost of UK contributions to the EU since 1973. A Bloomberg analysis suggested the projected cost of Brexit would be £203 billion by the end of 2020, whilst the cost of UK contributions to the EU from 1973 to 2020 cost £215 billion. Irish politician Neale Richmond tweeted: "Leaving the EU has nearly cost more than all contributions ever but with none of the benefits."
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“We are determined to do the right deal for Britain but collective engagement is what is needed now.” But Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told Express.co.uk in an interview this week he was hopeful that a deal could be secured very soon and appeared to side with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Environment Secretary George Eustice that the UK has to “stand firm” but insisted a compromise could be reached. Speculation has surrounded the future of the UK's chief Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost but he has remained in his role as talks reach a heightened stage. The division has angered Edinburgh though who branded the departure of Mr Cummings along with colleague Lee Cain as “rats on a sinking ship” with Scottish Government officials claiming a deal looked “unlikely”. Ian Blackford MP, SNP Westminster leader, added: "Boris Johnson's most senior advisers are abandoning the Prime Minister like rats on a sinking ship.” The Prime Minister’s official spokesman stressed it was “simply false” that he is prepared to soften its position in the trade talks. READ THE LATEST UPDATES BELOW FROM EXPRESS.CO.UK:
UK chief negotiator David Frost held five days of talks this week
3.00 pm update: EU’s Guy Verhofstadt said Dominic Cummings has left behind a legacy of Brexit damage. Mr Verhofstadt said the damage will "not be undone for years". Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief aide was seen leaving Downing Street after reports Mr Johnson told him to “get out and never return”. 2pm update: Brexit war grave concerns Union leaders have voiced fears about the pay and conditions of staff working at Commonwealth War Graves Commission sites across Europe after Brexit. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said its members working in countries including Belgium and France could lose out as they will no longer be on UK contracts when the transition period ends. Staff have to decide by December 7 whether to move to the UK or be on contracts that reflect local terms and conditions, said the union. 1pm update: Boris given a chance to ‘draw a line and move towards a post-Brexit agenda’ Andrew Mitchell, former Secretary of State for International Development, told Sky News that he believes the Brexit negotiations will come to a “successful conclusion” in the coming weeks. Mr Mitchell said: “There is now a chance for the Prime Minister to draw a line and to move towards a post-Brexit agenda”. “I hope very much that in drawing this line we will now have some governance and Government which reaches out and uses Parliament in a way I’m afraid has not been the case in the last year.” 12pm update: Brexit could affect coronavirus vaccine, says Swinney Disruption to medical supplies and potential coronavirus vaccines as a result of Brexit cannot be ruled out, Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said. John Swinney said there was "anxiety" about the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. Mr Swinney was asked about the potential for disruption at the Scottish Government's coronavirus briefing on Friday. He said: "We have seen the developments of the arrangements that are in place to deal with the consequences of Brexit but none of us are certain about what those arrangements will be. "So I think the honest answer to your question is there must be anxiety that there is the potential for disruption to medical supplies as a consequence of Brexit. "That was one of the critical risks that the Scottish Government identified when we looked at the possibility of a no-deal Brexit scenario." 11am update: Over 3,000 candidates looking to stand for May’s election under Farage’s newly branded Brexit Party Reform UK, Nigel Farage’s new political party renamed from the Brexit Party, has gained over 3,000 applicants and threatens to take over Tory seats in the next election. Mr Farage said: "In the past, as Ukip and the Brexit Party, we always took more Labour votes than people realised. But in this current set of circumstances there are millions of Conservative voters who are shaking their heads and saying to themselves: 'This is not a Conservative party.'" The party’s chairman Richard Tice told The Telegraph: “We have to grow our way out of this crisis, not tax our way to Tory austerity."
Barnier and Frost are set to have heated discussions in Brussels next week
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Nicola Sturgeon handed brutal warning as independent Scotland WOULD face currency crisis

And Joe Ray believes if the SNP succeeds in forcing a second referendum on the subject , pro-Union activists should put the issue at the heart of their campaign .
Mr Ray , a regular contributor to the Sceptical Scot website , was speaking after the publication of a poll suggesting a drop in support for Scottish independence - although YouGov 's survey of 1,089 people interviewed between November 6 and 10 still indicated a narrow 51/49 split in favour .
The SNP continues to push for a so-called IndyRef2 with party activists believing a strong performance in next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significantly .
If they succeed , Mr Ray believes those opposed to the idea of Scotland breaking away should adopt more focus on brass tacks as a way of countering the broad nationalism of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 's party .
He told Express.co.uk : `` The SNP wants a campaign based around the future of Scotland , being a positive , progressive , European nation - they want to keep it at a really high level .
`` But what the currency issue does , and the prospect of the risk that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finances , is it means things like people 's mortgages , people 's mortgage repayments , the weekly grocery shop , the importance of that , and how much that could increase , people 's pensions , people 's savings , debts - all these will become centre-stage .
`` A pro-UK campaign when it comes to financial issues and economic issues can focus on bread-and-butter issues .
`` That is what this strategy offers .
'If Scotland leaves the UK and we have a new currency , will that send prices flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train fares - all these are very emotive issues .
`` It brings the whole campaign down to day-to-day , bread-and-butter political issues .
`` They want to have a big campaign focused on why Scotland needs to be independent , the grand future we can have .
`` We are bringing it right down to the actual reality of it , and how it will impact people directly .
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Ms Sturgeon herself would be very keen to avoid too many awkward questions which focused on specifics , Mr Ray suggested .
He added : `` I think Nicola Sturgeon wants a campaign that frankly avoids this issue , hence the reason for their 'sterlingisation ' plan .
`` The 'sterlingisation ' plan is simply a scheme whereby they can say Scotland will keep the pound and there will be no problems with mortgages , pensions etc .
`` They believe they can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely the same .
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`` So it is incredibly unpopular and once the actual reality comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more unpopular .
`` They do not want to be arguing about a Scottish currency . ''
Mr Ray said the campaign strategy could be framed around one simple question : `` What currency will I be repaying my mortgage in - the pound or the groat ? ''
He explained : `` If a campaign is built around that particular question , I think we stand a much better chance of keeping the UK together .
`` The key thing really is that if everyone 's income , everyone 's benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brand new currency , you 've got a big problem because everyone will still hold debts in sterling - what will now be a foreign currency .
`` So it impacts everyone with any debts of any type , it impacts every company , every public institution , local authorities , public infrastructure projects , you name it , it is all affected by this .
`` And because it is such a risk , and because of the potential for the currency devaluing , I think it has the potential to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way that we have not used before . ''
Mr Ray said : `` The SNP does have a currency plan - but it involves using the UK but using sterling .
`` But using sterling without access to a central bank - so it is sterlingisation .
It is incredibly risky . ''
He added : `` On the face of it a Scottish currency would be practical in the sense that there would be a central bank , it would also meet the European Union 's membership criteria and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a question of what the consequences of that mean .
`` If there was a brand new currency , well we do n't have any money to finance a currency peg , so we can not fix the value of the currency to sterling or the euro .
`` A new currency peg would probably cost at least £50 or £60 billion to finance and even then currency pegs can be broke if the economic fundamentals are not strong enough .
`` So a new Scottish currency is feasible - but it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacted the SNP to ask them about Mr Ray 's comments .

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And Joe Ray believes if the SNP succeeds in forcing a second referendum on the subject, pro-Union activists should put the issue at the heart of their campaign. Mr Ray, a regular contributor to the Sceptical Scot website, was speaking after the publication of a poll suggesting a drop in support for Scottish independence - although YouGov's survey of 1,089 people interviewed between November 6 and 10 still indicated a narrow 51/49 split in favour. The SNP continues to push for a so-called IndyRef2 with party activists believing a strong performance in next year's Holyrood elections would bolster their case significantly.
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A pro-UK campaign when it comes to financial issues and economic issues can focus on bread-and-butter issues Joe Ray
If they succeed, Mr Ray believes those opposed to the idea of Scotland breaking away should adopt more focus on brass tacks as a way of countering the broad nationalism of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's party. He told Express.co.uk: "The SNP wants a campaign based around the future of Scotland, being a positive, progressive, European nation - they want to keep it at a really high level. "But what the currency issue does, and the prospect of the risk that it will induce for everyone's personal finances, is it means things like people's mortgages, people's mortgage repayments, the weekly grocery shop, the importance of that, and how much that could increase, people's pensions, people's savings, debts - all these will become centre-stage. "A pro-UK campaign when it comes to financial issues and economic issues can focus on bread-and-butter issues.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon does not want to talk about the currency issue, said Joe Ray
The SNP plans for an independent Scotland to continue using pounds sterling
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"That is what this strategy offers. 'If Scotland leaves the UK and we have a new currency, will that send prices flying?' Same with utility bills, train fares - all these are very emotive issues. "It brings the whole campaign down to day-to-day, bread-and-butter political issues. "They want to have a big campaign focused on why Scotland needs to be independent, the grand future we can have. "We are bringing it right down to the actual reality of it, and how it will impact people directly. JUST IN: Just like the USSR! Orban savages Brussels in furious 'blackmail' rant
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A disconsolate campaigner after the 2014 referendum
Former SNP leader Alex Salmond campaigns in 2014
"Scots are broadly cautious and you just have to look at the polls - the vast majority think we should keep the pound, even the vast majority of separatists. "So it is incredibly unpopular and once the actual reality comes into the public domain it will become even more unpopular. "They do not want to be arguing about a Scottish currency." Mr Ray said the campaign strategy could be framed around one simple question: "What currency will I be repaying my mortgage in - the pound or the groat?" He explained: "If a campaign is built around that particular question, I think we stand a much better chance of keeping the UK together.
Polls have indicated a majority in favour of independence
"The key thing really is that if everyone's income, everyone's benefits, everyone's pensions are paid in a brand new currency, you've got a big problem because everyone will still hold debts in sterling - what will now be a foreign currency. "So it impacts everyone with any debts of any type, it impacts every company, every public institution, local authorities, public infrastructure projects, you name it, it is all affected by this. "And because it is such a risk, and because of the potential for the currency devaluing, I think it has the potential to be a very potent campaign message in a way that we have not used before." Mr Ray said: "The SNP does have a currency plan - but it involves using the UK but using sterling. "But using sterling without access to a central bank - so it is sterlingisation. It is incredibly risky."
A pro-Independence sign at the Scottish border


thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Brexit ultimatum: John Redwood threatens huge Tory revolt if Boris backs down to EU

Sir John Redwood has warned that Boris Johnson faces a huge revolt of Tory MPs if he backs down on his Brexit demands .
This comes amid fears that the departure of Dominic Cummings could signal a softening of the UK 's stance in the deadlocked talks .
Speaking to Brexit Unlocked , Sir John warned that a majority of Tory MPs feel that it is `` time to break free and do better '' .
Earlier this week , Mr Redwood tweeted : `` The EU single market has damaged our economy , crippling us with a huge trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the world .
`` They took our fish , cut our food production and even pushed us into importing electricity .
Time to break free and do better . ''
Former MEP Belinda de Lucy , who co-hosts Brexit Unlocked , cited this recent tweet , and asked : `` Is that what the majority of Tory MPs also feel ?
`` Is that the force in the Government at the moment ? ''
JUST IN : John Redwood in furious Brexit outburst over Brussels ' demands Sir John responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory MPs , of course , think that .
`` I mean , they should all think that we all fought on the same pro-Brexit Manifesto , but I ca n't speak for every one of them .
`` But those crucial MPs who won seats for the first time from other parties , particularly from Labour , they feel this .
`` They know that they got those votes because they were promising a clean , undiluted freedom-seeking Brexit .
`` They do n't want to be let down any more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
`` So again , I say courage , we 've not got that many more days left .
`` I do n't think they can extend the deadline again in the way that Ms May always used to , to our enormous frustration . ''
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Sir John Redwood has warned that Boris Johnson faces a huge revolt of Tory MPs if he backs down on his Brexit demands. This comes amid fears that the departure of Dominic Cummings could signal a softening of the UK's stance in the deadlocked talks. Speaking to Brexit Unlocked, Sir John warned that a majority of Tory MPs feel that it is "time to break free and do better".
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Earlier this week, Mr Redwood tweeted: "The EU single market has damaged our economy, crippling us with a huge trade deficit whilst we have a surplus with the rest of the world. "They took our fish, cut our food production and even pushed us into importing electricity. Time to break free and do better." Former MEP Belinda de Lucy, who co-hosts Brexit Unlocked, cited this recent tweet, and asked: "Is that what the majority of Tory MPs also feel? "Is that the force in the Government at the moment?" JUST IN: John Redwood in furious Brexit outburst over Brussels' demands
Sir John Redwood has warned that Boris Johnson faces a huge revolt of Tory MPs
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Sir John responded: "Yes, a majority of Tory MPs, of course, think that. "I mean, they should all think that we all fought on the same pro-Brexit Manifesto, but I can't speak for every one of them. "But those crucial MPs who won seats for the first time from other parties, particularly from Labour, they feel this. "They know that they got those votes because they were promising a clean, undiluted freedom-seeking Brexit.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Hold your nerve Boris! EU has more to gain than UK from Brexit trade deal says IDS

The former Conservative leader hit out at the stalled Brexit negotiations as he explained that the UK 's deficit on goods to the European Union is around £100billion .
Sir Iain Duncan Smith noted the EU has refused to negotiate regulations around services which he branded `` bad faith '' on their part .
Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch , Sir Iain said : `` It is always possible the Government may yet decide that they need the trade deal more than anything else .
`` Do n't get me wrong , I would be happy to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the biggest part of our trade is through services .
`` They 're our biggest exporters .
They are intriguingly in a global surplus in the world whereas our goods and agri-products are smaller .
`` If you look at the deficit we 've got on trade with the EU , we 're running up a deficit of around £100billion .
READ MORE : 'Boris ' No10 meltdown because a sellout Brexit deal is ALREADY done' '' It is in fact the surplus on financial services that give us a £20billion bite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running at around about £80billion deficit .
`` It 's probably more in the EU 's interest than ours to do a straight trade deal .
`` We benefit less from the trade deal which is about tariffs where we would benefit a lot more if the EU were willing to negotiate services .
`` There you are not dealing with tariffs , you 're dealing with regulations and so we would seriously want them to do that but they 've refused point blank which I think in itself is bad faith .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has insisted that the exit of Boris Johnson 's top aide from Downing Street means a `` Brexit sell-out '' is looming .
Brexit Party leader Mr Farage said he had never liked the Prime Minister 's outgoing chief adviser Dominic Cummings .
But he said he was concerned about the consequences of his departure .
Mr Cummings left Number 10 carrying a box on Friday evening after he quit as the Prime Minister 's right-hand man .
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Brexit deal 'more in the EU's interest than ours' says IDS
The former Conservative leader hit out at the stalled Brexit negotiations as he explained that the UK's deficit on goods to the European Union is around £100billion. Sir Iain Duncan Smith noted the EU has refused to negotiate regulations around services which he branded "bad faith" on their part. Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Sir Iain said: "It is always possible the Government may yet decide that they need the trade deal more than anything else.
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"Don't get me wrong, I would be happy to have a trade deal. "In truth, the biggest part of our trade is through services. "They're our biggest exporters. They are intriguingly in a global surplus in the world whereas our goods and agri-products are smaller. "If you look at the deficit we've got on trade with the EU, we're running up a deficit of around £100billion. READ MORE: 'Boris' No10 meltdown because a sellout Brexit deal is ALREADY done'
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The EU refused to negotiate regulations, according to Sir Iain
"It is in fact the surplus on financial services that give us a £20billion bite into that which means that we are running at around about £80billion deficit. "It's probably more in the EU's interest than ours to do a straight trade deal. "We benefit less from the trade deal which is about tariffs where we would benefit a lot more if the EU were willing to negotiate services. "There you are not dealing with tariffs, you're dealing with regulations and so we would seriously want them to do that but they've refused point blank which I think in itself is bad faith."
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His comments come as Nigel Farage has insisted that the exit of Boris Johnson's top aide from Downing Street means a "Brexit sell-out" is looming. Brexit Party leader Mr Farage said he had never liked the Prime Minister's outgoing chief adviser Dominic Cummings. But he said he was concerned about the consequences of his departure. Mr Cummings left Number 10 carrying a box on Friday evening after he quit as the Prime Minister's right-hand man. Mr Farage tweeted: "It is well documented that I have never liked Dominic Cummings but he has backed Brexit. DON'T MISS Cummings sends ominous tweet hinting he could cause trouble for Boris [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Brexit outrage: Fisheries campaigner issues scathing attack on Brussels 'insulting' offer

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Former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery told Brexit Unlocked that Michel Barnier 's £90million offer for access to British waters was `` insulting '' .
Ms Mummery issued a furious tirade against the EU 's proposal , claiming Boris Johnson should end talks `` because of that damn insult '' .
Last week , it was revealed that Britain had rejected Brussels £90million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boris Johnson 's team has deemed the figure proposed by Brussels as `` too low '' and `` not enough , '' as Britain demands EU ups its offer if its fishermen want access next year .
According to RTE 's Brexit Republic podcast , Mr Barnier suggested offering around 15 percent of the total worth of fish European boats catch in UK waters each year as payment to the UK - which would amount to £90million .
This prompted a furious reaction from Ms Mummery , who is also the Managing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belinda de Lucy , who co-hosts Brexit Unlocked , said : `` Earlier this week , it emerged that Barnier had offered £90million in exchange for access to British waters .
`` He based that on 15 percent of the total captures by European boats .
What do you think of that ? ''
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Brexit: EU offer on fisheries is 'insulting' says June Mummery
Former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery told Brexit Unlocked that Michel Barnier's £90million offer for access to British waters was "insulting". Ms Mummery issued a furious tirade against the EU's proposal, claiming Boris Johnson should end talks "because of that damn insult". Last week, it was revealed that Britain had rejected Brussels £90million fisheries plan as "not enough".
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Boris Johnson's team has deemed the figure proposed by Brussels as "too low" and "not enough," as Britain demands EU ups its offer if its fishermen want access next year. According to RTE's Brexit Republic podcast, Mr Barnier suggested offering around 15 percent of the total worth of fish European boats catch in UK waters each year as payment to the UK - which would amount to £90million. This prompted a furious reaction from Ms Mummery, who is also the Managing Director of BFP Eastern. Fellow ex-MEP Belinda de Lucy, who co-hosts Brexit Unlocked, said: "Earlier this week, it emerged that Barnier had offered £90million in exchange for access to British waters. "He based that on 15 percent of the total captures by European boats. What do you think of that?" JUST IN: Cummings sends ominous tweet hinting he could cause trouble for Boris
Mummery issued a furious tirade against the EU's proposal
Britain had rejected Brussels £90m fisheries plan
Ms Mummy responded: "It is an insult. An absolute insult. Now we should leave because of that damn insult. "That is an absolutely appalling. I mean, he says some really, really nasty things and some pathetic statements. "But that has to be the most pathetic statement I've heard that has referenced fishing. "Now at the end of the day, how any Prime Minister can sit there and take that insult is beyond me.
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Brexit deal 'more in the EU's interest than ours' says IDS
Boris Johnson's team has deemed the figure proposed by Brussels as 'too low'
June Mummery erupted in a fury after Michel Barnier offered £90m to the UK


thedailyexpress--2020-11-15--Carrie Symonds held 'VICTORY party' after Cummings ousted by Boris claim allies

Allies of the former aide to the Prime Minister have maintained they hear a “ boisterous celebration ” in the flat where Ms Symonds lives in Downing Street after Mr Cummings lost his job on Friday .
Reports have detailed the brutal power struggle between Ms Symonds and Mr Cummings in the wake of the former Vote Leave strategist ’ s departure .
The Mail on Sunday reported allies of Mr Cummings heard Ms Symonds ’ flat host a “ victory party ” after the advisor left Number 10 .
But friends of Mr Johnson ’ s fiancée have denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings left Number 10 .
The reports follows months of tensions between Mr Cummings and Lee Cain , Vote Leave veterans , and “ Carrie ’ s gang ” .
The advisor ’ s departures followed rumours they referred to Mr Johnson ’ s fiancée as “ Princess Nuts Nuts ” , which Number 10 denies .
READ MORE : Dominic Cummings ’ fury at MPs laid bare as Brexit 'mastermind ' leaves No 10 Ms Symonds and Mr Cummings were said to be at loggerheads throughout Mr Johnson ’ s premiership .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ She absolutely loathes Dom and despises Lee .
“ When she saw her chance to get rid of them she struck.
” Allies of Mr Cummings and Mr Cain also told the Mail on Sunday that Ms Symonds “ interferes ” in Government operations .
They alleged she texts Mr Johnson up to 25 times an hour to give her thoughts on policy and leadership .
After Mr Cummings departure from Downing Street , Number 10 is said to be preparing for the former aide to make an “ explosive stunt ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to the Financial Times : “ I wo n't be surprised if there 's an explosive stunt between now and Christmas .
“ It 's not Dom 's style just to quietly drift away.
” He was also said to have told allies that Mr Johnson is “ indecisive ” , and is believed to have claimed Michael Gove often showed more leadership than the Prime Minister .
A key part of the row was said to be in part over Ms Symonds efforts to block Mr Cain ’ s attempts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff , and over Mr Johnson choosing Allegra Stratton , formerly Rishi Sunak ’ s director of communications , as his new press secretary rather than Mr Cummings and Mr Cain ’ s preferred choice .
After the Cummings and Symonds row , the mood inside government seems mixed , with one source telling the Mail on Sunday : “ The reactor was always unstable , it was just a question of when the meltdown came.
” But others have expressed hope that the departure of Mr Cummings and his allies means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservatism , with a Tory MP adding to the Spectator : “ We ’ re hoping for a culture change – we want things to be less combative .
”

Carrie Symonds urged to ‘push’ PM to fishing deal by expert
Allies of the former aide to the Prime Minister have maintained they hear a “boisterous celebration” in the flat where Ms Symonds lives in Downing Street after Mr Cummings lost his job on Friday. Reports have detailed the brutal power struggle between Ms Symonds and Mr Cummings in the wake of the former Vote Leave strategist’s departure.
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The Mail on Sunday reported allies of Mr Cummings heard Ms Symonds’ flat host a “victory party” after the advisor left Number 10. But friends of Mr Johnson’s fiancée have denied reports there was a celebration after Mr Cummings left Number 10. The reports follows months of tensions between Mr Cummings and Lee Cain, Vote Leave veterans, and “Carrie’s gang”. The advisor’s departures followed rumours they referred to Mr Johnson’s fiancée as “Princess Nuts Nuts”, which Number 10 denies. READ MORE: Dominic Cummings’ fury at MPs laid bare as Brexit 'mastermind' leaves No 10
Carrie Symonds news: Allies of Dominic Cummings have alleged that Carrie Symonds had a 'victory party' after the aide was ousted
Carrie Symonds news: Dominic Cummings left Downing Street on Friday after over a year as the Prime Minister's chief advisor
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Carrie Symonds news: Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain were said to have called Ms Symonds 'Princess Nuts Nuts', which led to their departure
Carrie Symonds news: Symonds was said to have 'loathed' Cummings
Ms Symonds and Mr Cummings were said to be at loggerheads throughout Mr Johnson’s premiership.
A friend of Ms Symonds said: “She absolutely loathes Dom and despises Lee.
“When she saw her chance to get rid of them she struck.”
Allies of Mr Cummings and Mr Cain also told the Mail on Sunday that Ms Symonds “interferes” in Government operations.
They alleged she texts Mr Johnson up to 25 times an hour to give her thoughts on policy and leadership.
After Mr Cummings departure from Downing Street, Number 10 is said to be preparing for the former aide to make an “explosive stunt”.
A source close to Mr Cummings said to the Financial Times: “I won't be surprised if there's an explosive stunt between now and Christmas. “It's not Dom's style just to quietly drift away.” He was also said to have told allies that Mr Johnson is “indecisive”, and is believed to have claimed Michael Gove often showed more leadership than the Prime Minister.
Carrie Symonds news: Dominic Cummings also drew the anger of Boris Johnson over his coronavirus scandal
Carrie Symonds news: Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings also were angered by Ms Symonds involvement in advisory appointments for Mr Johnson


thedailyexpress--2020-11-15--Guy Verhofstadt sparks fierce backlash after Brexit dig at Dominic Cummings

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The Belgian MEP @ @ @ @ @ Johnson ’ s top adviser - widely seen as the mastermind behind the Vote Leave @ @ @ @ @ referendum - leaving Downing Street carrying a large cardboard box after quitting his role on @ @ @ @ @ : “ Unelected bureaucrats .
Unrealistic ideologues ...
There 's so much irony to the @ @ @ @ @ brutally ripped apart after jibe at Farage “ But one thing 's for sure ... @ @ @ @ @ damage that unfortunately will not be undone for years… ” But Twitter users were quick @ @ @ @ @ MEP .
One commented : “ I think you are talking about the EU in @ @ @ @ @ tweet…… ” Another hit back : “ There ’ s one thing for certain .
@ @ @ @ @ rather have Dominic Cummings than the EU !

Dominic Cummings: Expert says chief adviser has resigned
The Belgian MEP tweeted a picture of Boris Johnson’s top adviser - widely seen as the mastermind behind the Vote Leave campaign in the 2016 Brexit referendum - leaving Downing Street carrying a large cardboard box after quitting his role on Friday. Mr Verhofstadt said: “Unelected bureaucrats. Unrealistic ideologues... There's so much irony to the Cummings story.
“But one thing's for sure... the legacy called Brexit is damage that unfortunately will not be undone for years…” But Twitter users were quick to hit back at the MEP. One commented: “I think you are talking about the EU in the first part of your tweet……” Another hit back: “There’s one thing for certain. Most of Britain would far rather have Dominic Cummings than the EU!
Guy Verhofstadt has sparked a fierce backlash after he took a dig at Dominic Cummings on Twitter
Twitter users were quick to hit back at the MEP
"Roll on Brexit! Let’s walk away Boris!!!” A third mocked: “Unelected bureaucrats. Unrealistic ideologues, you’re describing yourself right.” Another said: “Thank you Guy - your input & commentary on UK affairs continues to be a great comfort to all Brexiteers that they made exactly the right choice in voting to leave the EU! Keep it up mate!” A fifth wrote: “Unelected bureaucrats, the irony.” READ MORE: Guy Verhofstadt brutally ripped apart after Brexit rant
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Boris Johnson's top aide leaving Downing Street carrying a large cardboard box after quitting his role on Friday
Unelected bureaucrats. Unrealistic ideologues...
There's so much irony to the Cummings story.
But one thing's for sure... the legacy called Brexit is damage that unfortunately will not be undone for years... pic.twitter.com/pIb8fE2Dk3 — Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) November 13, 2020
"Just sorry it’s too late to reverse things for those of us who want to stay part of the EU.” Mr Cummings dramatically left his role along with head of communications Lee Cain, who was also on the Vote Leave team, after a power struggle in Number 10. Nigel Farage warned of a looming Brexit “sell-out” following Mr Cummings’ departure. The Brexit Party leader tweeted: "It is well documented that I have never liked Dominic Cummings but he has backed Brexit.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--Boris Johnson should hire Brexiteer as chief of staff - Express poll

Readers voted in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should choose a Brexiteer to be his chief of staff after his top adviser Dominic Cummings and head of communications Lee Cain - who both worked together on the Brexit campaign - dramatically quit their roles this week amid a Downing Street power struggle .
A huge 95 percent of respondents said Mr Johnson should pick a Brexiteer , with just five percent disagreeing .
Commenting on the poll , one reader insisted : “ It would be unfathomable to do anything other.
” Another warned : “ Would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brexit chief that is for sure.
” A third fumed : “ If he installs a remainer , that will prove he really is trying to screw a proper Brexit !
” Another said : “ Boris not to have a Brexiteer as his new-chief-of staff-would be like turning his back on the 17.4-million BREXIT-voters who put him in power.
” A fifth suggested : “ BORIS HIRE NIGEL FARAGE as your Chief of Staff !
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” Our poll comes after Mr Cummings - who masterminded the Vote Leave campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position on Friday after Mr Cain , who was also on the Vote Leave team , walked out earlier in the week .
He had been offered the post of chief of staff but the promotion was reportedly opposed by Mr Johnson ’ s fiancee Carrie Symonds and former journalist Allegra Stratton , who is set to start hosting Downing Street daily press briefings from next year .
READ MORE : Boris on brink of CAVING to EU demands now Cummings has left No .
10 Mr Cummings quickly followed Mr Cain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 carrying a large cardboard box on Friday .
Both men are expected to work from home until mid-December .
The Prime Minister is said to now want to present a more liberal image as he did when he was Mayor of London .
DO N'T MISS 'Remainers are praying Dominic Cummings exit can stop Brexit ' [ COMMENT ] MEP claims Cummings exit means Boris will defy Brexiteer demands [ VIDEO ] Boris removed Cummings from No10 - Javid tipped for role [ INSIGHT ] Sir Edward Lister has been named as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Downing Street shake-up .
Nigel Farage warned of the risk of a Brexit “ sell-out ” following Mr Cummings ’ exit .
The Brexit Party leader tweeted : `` It is well documented that I have never liked Dominic Cummings but he has backed Brexit .
`` Seeing him leave Number 10 carrying a cardboard box tells me a Brexit sell-out is close . ''

Dominic Cummings: Expert says chief adviser has resigned
Readers voted in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should choose a Brexiteer to be his chief of staff after his top adviser Dominic Cummings and head of communications Lee Cain - who both worked together on the Brexit campaign - dramatically quit their roles this week amid a Downing Street power struggle. A huge 95 percent of respondents said Mr Johnson should pick a Brexiteer, with just five percent disagreeing.
Commenting on the poll, one reader insisted: “It would be unfathomable to do anything other.” Another warned: “Would be a bit stupid to hire a non brexit chief that is for sure.” A third fumed: “If he installs a remainer, that will prove he really is trying to screw a proper Brexit!” Another said: “Boris not to have a Brexiteer as his new-chief-of staff-would be like turning his back on the 17.4-million BREXIT-voters who put him in power.”
Boris Johnson should hire a Brexiteer as his chief of staff, according to an Express.co.uk poll
Readers voted in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should choose a Brexiteer to be his chief of staff
A fifth suggested: “BORIS HIRE NIGEL FARAGE as your Chief of Staff !!!!” Our poll comes after Mr Cummings - who masterminded the Vote Leave campaign in the 2016 referendum - left his position on Friday after Mr Cain, who was also on the Vote Leave team, walked out earlier in the week. Mr Cain resigned after a bitter power struggle in Number 10. He had been offered the post of chief of staff but the promotion was reportedly opposed by Mr Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds and former journalist Allegra Stratton, who is set to start hosting Downing Street daily press briefings from next year. READ MORE: Boris on brink of CAVING to EU demands now Cummings has left No. 10
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Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings and head of communications Lee dramatically quit their roles this week amid a Downing Street power struggle
Mr Cummings pictured leaving Downing Street on Friday
Sir Edward Lister has been named as interim chief of staff in the wake of the Downing Street shake-up. Nigel Farage warned of the risk of a Brexit “sell-out” following Mr Cummings’ exit. The Brexit Party leader tweeted: "It is well documented that I have never liked Dominic Cummings but he has backed Brexit. "Seeing him leave Number 10 carrying a cardboard box tells me a Brexit sell-out is close."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-14--UK in a rage after Germany offers hand of friendship to Scotland over Brexit

Officials in Angela Merkel ’ s administration in Berlin have hinted about the ease of Scotland ’ s potential reaccession into the EU , stressing they are also keen to develop further relations with Edinburgh .
Ian Blackford , the SNP 's Westminster leader has already had informal discussions with EU diplomats as the Scottish Government become increasingly frustrated over Boris Johnson 's handling of negotiations .
Edinburgh officials have also talked with Brussels regarding agriculture and fisheries over fears a no deal could damage the Scottish economy .
The German official close to a senior CDU politician in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they [ Berlin ] were very keen as building diplomatic links with Scottish Government .
The official said : “ Ties between Scotland and Germany are extremely valuable .
“ We want to continue talking to Edinburgh and we hope to further develop their relationship going forward into the future.
” They hinted relations between Berlin and Edinburgh were “ warm ” stressing fisheries were “ an important industry ” to Scotland .
Figures show Germany was Scotland ’ s 4th largest export market in 2017 , responsible for 7.2 percent of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from £1.91 billion in 2016 .
Talks on a free trade agreement between the UK and EU have been continuing this week in London and are due to `` pause '' over the weekend before resuming next week in Brussels .
London and the EU are trying to hammer out a post-Brexit trade deal after the current transition period finishes on December 31st .
Holyrood 's Europe Committee this week heard the chaos which could be impacted on the industry when leaving the EU .
During the evidence session , representatives from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seafood Association raised concerns about fisheries after the UK leaves the EU when the transition period ends on December 31st .
On the apparent impasse in negotiations between the two sides on fishing rights , Scottish Fishermen 's Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald argued there has been an `` artificial link '' created between securing a trade deal and fishing agreements .
She added : `` It is unprecedented to have fisheries agreements that are linked to trade agreements.
” DO N'T MISS : Barnier shamed for ignoring UK sovereignty as Brexit talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ over consequences of UK leaving , claims expert [ INSIGHT ] SNP plots new supreme financial institution to rival Bank of England [ REVEAL ] Ms Macdonald added that tying the two issues together must be `` strongly resisted '' .
She said : `` The international norm for fisheries agreement is that they are standalone agreements about access to the other parties ' waters and fishing opportunities . ''
Asked about the UK and Scottish Governments ' preparations , Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan said both Boris Johnson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tremendous amount of work '' but the country is `` simply not ready or prepared enough '' for the Brexit deadline .
He said : `` I think the sheer scale of the project , the scope and work in advance of the significant change industry is going to have to embrace is probably bigger and wider than most people could envision . ''

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Officials in Angela Merkel’s administration in Berlin have hinted about the ease of Scotland’s potential reaccession into the EU, stressing they are also keen to develop further relations with Edinburgh. Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader has already had informal discussions with EU diplomats as the Scottish Government become increasingly frustrated over Boris Johnson's handling of negotiations.
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Edinburgh officials have also talked with Brussels regarding agriculture and fisheries over fears a no deal could damage the Scottish economy. The German official close to a senior CDU politician in the Federal Foreign Department told this website that they [Berlin] were very keen as building diplomatic links with Scottish Government. The official said: “Ties between Scotland and Germany are extremely valuable. “We want to continue talking to Edinburgh and we hope to further develop their relationship going forward into the future.”
Hints were made about a future relationship with Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
They hinted relations between Berlin and Edinburgh were “warm” stressing fisheries were “an important industry” to Scotland. Figures show Germany was Scotland’s 4th largest export market in 2017, responsible for 7.2 percent of all international exports worth £2.3 billion, up from £1.91 billion in 2016. Talks on a free trade agreement between the UK and EU have been continuing this week in London and are due to "pause" over the weekend before resuming next week in Brussels. London and the EU are trying to hammer out a post-Brexit trade deal after the current transition period finishes on December 31st. READ MORE: Sturgeon blow as SNP warned Scots independence isn't priority
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Holyrood's Europe Committee this week heard the chaos which could be impacted on the industry when leaving the EU. During the evidence session, representatives from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and the Scottish Seafood Association raised concerns about fisheries after the UK leaves the EU when the transition period ends on December 31st. On the apparent impasse in negotiations between the two sides on fishing rights, Scottish Fishermen's Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald argued there has been an "artificial link" created between securing a trade deal and fishing agreements. She added: "It is unprecedented to have fisheries agreements that are linked to trade agreements.” DON'T MISS:
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The UK is less than seven weeks away from the end of the transition period
Ms Macdonald added that tying the two issues together must be "strongly resisted". She said: "The international norm for fisheries agreement is that they are standalone agreements about access to the other parties' waters and fishing opportunities." Asked about the UK and Scottish Governments' preparations, Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan said both Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon's administrations "have done a tremendous amount of work" but the country is "simply not ready or prepared enough" for the Brexit deadline. He said: "I think the sheer scale of the project, the scope and work in advance of the significant change industry is going to have to embrace is probably bigger and wider than most people could envision."
Michel Barnier