thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--'Always Britain bad, Brussels good' Tory's savage attack on Sturgeon's SNP over fishing

Mr Ross , MP for Moray , was speaking prior to the second reading of the Fisheries Bill yesterday , which paves the way for the UK taking back control of its waters after Brexit .
The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night , by 366 votes to 51 , with the SNP and Plaid Cymru voting against the legislation .
Prior to the division , Mr Ross said : `` I think if the SNP really stand up for Scotland , they would not be voting the way they plan to tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sea of opportunity and turn it into an ocean of division .
`` That is exactly what they plan tonight because , for the Scottish nationalists , it is always Britain bad and Brussels good .
`` That is not a message I support , it is not a message Scottish fishermen support and it is not something I think the Scottish National Party should be putting forward tonight or at any point . ''
In a speech directed at Deidre Brock MP , SNP Rural Affairs spokeswoman , Mr Ross , added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Buckie Harbour , speaking with fishermen from Moray and Banff and Buchan , the constituency represented by my honourable friend the Scotland Office Minister , who 's here to listen to this debate .
`` And the sense of ambition and enthusiasm from those fishermen about the opportunities for their industry ahead was palpable .
JUST IN : Foreign aid row : Tory MPs clash over budget cut amid China warning '' And I hate to think what those fishermen must have thought tonight as they listened to the SNP spokesperson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condescending to an industry that means so much to Scotland .
`` Because apparently we 're supposed to believe that the SNP 's position is to separate Scotland from the rest of the UK , to take us back into the European Union to be governed by Brussels and then to reform the Common Fisheries Policy , to reform a policy that has not been reformed for decades and that has been to the detriment of Scottish and UK fishermen for the last 40 years .
`` That is fanciful and is simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MISS Fishing devastation : Heartbreaking account on EU dismantling fishing [ VIDEO ] Nigel Farage warns ‘ optimistic ’ Brexiteers 'it 's not over ' yet [ VIDEO ] EU seek to ‘ uphold access ’ to UK fishing waters in risk to trade talks [ VIDEO ] '' The Fisheries Bill presents a once in a generation opportunity for the UK industry to learn from the mistakes of the past .
`` Why are the Scottish Fishermen 's Federation wrong but the SNP are right ?
`` Why are the SNP going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the advice of representative bodies and against the wishes of fishermen in Moray , in Banff and Buchan , in Angus ?
`` Because there are opportunities , in this legislation there is an opportunity for the Scottish fishing fleet , for Scottish fishermen and also for fishing communities , because many people I represent in Moray may no longer be active fisherman .
`` They may have been in the past , and they 're still passionate about their industry , or they may live in a coastal community that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they want to see that returned .
Mr Ross later tweeted the SNP wanted to `` take Scotland ’ s fishermen straight back into the hated Common Fisheries Policy '' .

Douglas Ross slams SNP response to UK Fisheries Bill
Mr Ross, MP for Moray, was speaking prior to the second reading of the Fisheries Bill yesterday, which paves the way for the UK taking back control of its waters after Brexit. The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night, by 366 votes to 51, with the SNP and Plaid Cymru voting against the legislation.
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Only the SNP could take a sea of opportunity and turn it into an ocean of division Douglas Ross MP
Prior to the division, Mr Ross said: "I think if the SNP really stand up for Scotland, they would not be voting the way they plan to tonight. "Only the SNP could take a sea of opportunity and turn it into an ocean of division. "That is exactly what they plan tonight because, for the Scottish nationalists, it is always Britain bad and Brussels good.
Douglas Ross launched a scathing attack on Nicola Sturgeon's SNP
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Douglas Ross speaks in the Commons
"That is not a message I support, it is not a message Scottish fishermen support and it is not something I think the Scottish National Party should be putting forward tonight or at any point." In a speech directed at Deidre Brock MP, SNP Rural Affairs spokeswoman, Mr Ross, added: "Last week I was down at Buckie Harbour, speaking with fishermen from Moray and Banff and Buchan, the constituency represented by my honourable friend the Scotland Office Minister, who's here to listen to this debate. "And the sense of ambition and enthusiasm from those fishermen about the opportunities for their industry ahead was palpable. JUST IN: Foreign aid row: Tory MPs clash over budget cut amid China warning
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"And I hate to think what those fishermen must have thought tonight as they listened to the SNP spokesperson, a speech which was sadly insulting and condescending to an industry that means so much to Scotland. "Because apparently we're supposed to believe that the SNP's position is to separate Scotland from the rest of the UK, to take us back into the European Union to be governed by Brussels and then to reform the Common Fisheries Policy, to reform a policy that has not been reformed for decades and that has been to the detriment of Scottish and UK fishermen for the last 40 years. "That is fanciful and is simply not a credible argument. DON'T MISS
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Douglas Ross with fishermen during his visit to Buckie
SNP MP Deidre Brock
"The Fisheries Bill presents a once in a generation opportunity for the UK industry to learn from the mistakes of the past. "Why are the Scottish Fishermen's Federation wrong but the SNP are right? "Why are the SNP going to troop through the voting lobbies tonight against the advice of representative bodies and against the wishes of fishermen in Moray, in Banff and Buchan, in Angus?
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"Because there are opportunities, in this legislation there is an opportunity for the Scottish fishing fleet, for Scottish fishermen and also for fishing communities, because many people I represent in Moray may no longer be active fisherman. "They may have been in the past, and they're still passionate about their industry, or they may live in a coastal community that was once thriving because of a fishing industry, and they want to see that returned. Mr Ross later tweeted the SNP wanted to "take Scotland’s fishermen straight back into the hated Common Fisheries Policy".
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Hundreds of MEPs and eurocrats to travel to Strasbourg by exploiting coronavirus loophole

The European Parliament usually switches between Brussels and Strasbourg each month , which involves transporting thousands of documents and eurocrats on a 600mile round trip and has been heavily ridiculed as a “ travelling circus ” .
The move was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic .
For the past six months the European Parliament has operated exclusively out of Brussels , but a plenary will be held in the French city next week .
The move , which will see an estimated 1,700 MEPs and eurocrats make the journey , is problematic as the Bas-Rhin department , where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belgium ’ s orange zone .
Belgium has colour-coded countries within the European Union , including individual districts , cities and regions , based on coronavirus infection rates .
An orange zone refers to places where a moderately high risk of infection has been identified .
Areas within this zone are not subject to travel restrictions , but people are asked to go into quarantine and take a coronavirus test on their return .
But Parliament officials have said the politicians will not have to self-isolate , as the Belgian guidance exempts people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typically refers to key workers such as medics , health care professionals and transport workers .
Many people have questioned whether MEPs should be classed as essential workers .
Pieter Cleppe , a policy analyst and political commentator , wrote on Twitter : “ Is it 'essential ' for MEPs and their staff - which justifies a quarantine exemption - to waste scarce resources and move back and forth to # Strasbourg ?
” Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy also fumed at the news , and told Express.co.uk : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send MEPs on a lovely little holiday from the Parliament in Brussels to the plush one in Strasbourg , for more long lunches and chauffeur driven cars .
`` It ’ s no surprise MEPs are desperate to keep this perk .
It felt utterly luxurious when we had to make the trip - and utterly wrong . ''
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” Another user said : “ I see MEPs are seeking an exemption from Quarantine rules ; there ’ s no f***ing end to this .
“ Politicians are the least essential workers on the planet.
” The exemption for the eurocrats could cover thousands of people , as about 3,000 staffers usually make the move .
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Currently , the EU has permitted an MEP to bring one assistant with them to Strasbourg .
There are currently 705 MEPs in the European Parliament , so some 1,410 people could attend .
This sum doesn ’ t include the 350 official interpreters who will also attend the Strasbourg sitting .

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The European Parliament usually switches between Brussels and Strasbourg each month, which involves transporting thousands of documents and eurocrats on a 600mile round trip and has been heavily ridiculed as a “travelling circus”. The move was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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For the past six months the European Parliament has operated exclusively out of Brussels, but a plenary will be held in the French city next week. The move, which will see an estimated 1,700 MEPs and eurocrats make the journey, is problematic as the Bas-Rhin department, where the Strasbourg Parliament is located, is on Belgium’s orange zone. Belgium has colour-coded countries within the European Union, including individual districts, cities and regions, based on coronavirus infection rates. An orange zone refers to places where a moderately high risk of infection has been identified. Areas within this zone are not subject to travel restrictions, but people are asked to go into quarantine and take a coronavirus test on their return.
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But Parliament officials have said the politicians will not have to self-isolate, as the Belgian guidance exempts people with “essential function”, which typically refers to key workers such as medics, health care professionals and transport workers. Many people have questioned whether MEPs should be classed as essential workers. Pieter Cleppe, a policy analyst and political commentator, wrote on Twitter: “Is it 'essential' for MEPs and their staff - which justifies a quarantine exemption - to waste scarce resources and move back and forth to #Strasbourg?” Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy also fumed at the news, and told Express.co.uk: "It costs the tax payer €150,000,000 a year to send MEPs on a lovely little holiday from the Parliament in Brussels to the plush one in Strasbourg, for more long lunches and chauffeur driven cars. "It’s no surprise MEPs are desperate to keep this perk. It felt utterly luxurious when we had to make the trip - and utterly wrong." JUST IN: Barnier's 'deliberate and misleading' Brexit remarks leave UK raging
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The European Parliament has operated exclusively out of Brussels for the past six months
The Strasbourg Parliament is currently in Belgium's orange zone
It is thought that due to current restrictions, about 1,700 people may go, though the figure could be considerably less. Currently, the EU has permitted an MEP to bring one assistant with them to Strasbourg. There are currently 705 MEPs in the European Parliament, so some 1,410 people could attend. This sum doesn’t include the 350 official interpreters who will also attend the Strasbourg sitting.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Nicola Sturgeon's indyref2 will be 'difficult to resist' -warning from ex-Tory Party chair

Nicola Sturgeon told MSPs a draft Bill will be drawn up setting out the timing , terms and question for a new Scottish independence referendum .
The First Minister has explained that Brexit strengthened the case for Scotland to become an independent country .
Former Conservative cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell has called for there to be a clear conclusion to what Scottish independence would look like it before another vote on it .
Speaking to BBC Newsnight , Mr Mitchell said : `` I think the case for independence in Scotland has clearly grown in the last year , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The problem with an independence referendum again if we 're pushed towards that next year is that no one knows what the result of independence would be .
`` It 's clearly in everyone 's interest that before another vote takes place , people should know what the effect of independence would be , what the cost would be . ''
He added : `` I think Brexit has made the case for the union more difficult to push in Scotland .
`` We need to make certain that if there is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be very difficult to resist if the SNP get a strong vote next year .
`` Then , in that case , the people need to be aware of what the consequences of dissolving the union would be before they cast a vote . ''
Ms Sturgeon said the suppression of COVID-19 would be the priority , adding that a resurgence of the virus would hit the economy hard .
She said : `` However , we will not simply hunker down and wait for the storm to pass .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , improve biodiversity , invest in our infrastructure , make our public services fit for the future , harness the economic and social opportunities of new technology , make homelessness history , and lift children out of poverty .
`` So , even amidst the uncertainties of a global pandemic , this is a time to be ambitious . ''
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross responded by tweeting : `` The First Minister just does n't get it .
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Meanwhile , Labour 's shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray said the proposed draft Referendum Bill was a `` reckless announcement '' which shows the First Minister 's `` top priority is to divide the people of Scotland '' .
The Labour MP said : `` All her focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning to the old politics of division that will harm Scotland 's society and economy .
`` Re-opening the constitutional debate will do nothing to help our NHS recover from the pandemic , or help the children who have lost months of education , or help grow our economy . ''

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Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Mr Mitchell said: "I think the case for independence in Scotland has clearly grown in the last year, there's no doubt about that. "The problem with an independence referendum again if we're pushed towards that next year is that no one knows what the result of independence would be. "It's clearly in everyone's interest that before another vote takes place, people should know what the effect of independence would be, what the cost would be." He added: "I think Brexit has made the case for the union more difficult to push in Scotland. READ MORE: SNP 'real priorities' during coronavirus pandemic exposed
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Nicola Sturgeon has explained that Brexit strengthened the case for Scotland to become independent
"We need to make certain that if there is going to be another referendum, I think it will be very difficult to resist if the SNP get a strong vote next year. "Then, in that case, the people need to be aware of what the consequences of dissolving the union would be before they cast a vote." Ms Sturgeon said the suppression of COVID-19 would be the priority, adding that a resurgence of the virus would hit the economy hard. She said: "However, we will not simply hunker down and wait for the storm to pass.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Rishi Sunak blunder: Eagle eyed viewers spot Chancellor's notes outlining UK tax plan

The Chancellor was snapped leaving Number 11 this afternoon holding a highlighted A4 sheet of paper alongside his briefcase , ahead of a crunch meeting about the UK economy with the 2019 intake of Tory MPs .
The document appeared to be the speech he had prepared for disgruntled Tory backbenchers , which said there would be “ difficult ” decisions ahead , but added there would not be a “ horror show of tax rises ” .
Eagle-eyed observers shared the image of Mr Sunak ’ s paper on social media , which read : `` We will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not mean a horror show of tax rises .
`` But it does mean treating the British people with respect , being honest with them about the challenges we face . ''
Boris Johnson and Mr Sunak addressed the Tory MPs elected in the 2019 general election , amid growing concerns over the direction of the Government following a series of embarrassing U-turns .
Many Tory MPs , especially those in former Labour constituencies in the north of England , are said to be `` jittery '' about losing their seats at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sweeping cuts .
At the meeting , Mr Sunak stressed the need to be honest with the British public about the economic challenges the country faces .
The Chancellor insisted his aim is to ensure the UK has a “ dynamic ” and “ low tax economy ” .
He said : “ We will need to do some difficult things , but I promise you , if we trust one another we will be able to overcome the short term challenges ... Now this doesn ’ t mean a horror show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sight .
“ But it does mean treating the British people with respect , being honest with them about the challenges we face and showing them how we plan to correct our public finances and give our country the dynamic , low tax economy we all want to see ” Mr Sunak also took a swipe at the last Labour Government and stated he would not continue to borrow money to service the economy .
He added : “ We can not , will not and must not surrender our position as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If we argue instead that there is no limit to what we can spend , that we can simply borrow our way out of any hole then what is the difference between us and Labour.
” The meeting comes as Mr Sunak was told by several leading economists that he needed to raise taxes to service the UK debt - which has risen above £2 trillion for the first time since the 1960s .
Any proposals to increase taxes would break the Conservatives manifesto “ triple tax lock ” pledge not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or VAT for five years .
The Treasury Select Committee heard from the Institute for Government , Institute for Fiscal Studies ( IFS ) , Resolution Foundation ( RF ) and Institute of Economic Affairs ( IEA ) .
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The Chancellor was snapped leaving Number 11 this afternoon holding a highlighted A4 sheet of paper alongside his briefcase, ahead of a crunch meeting about the UK economy with the 2019 intake of Tory MPs. The document appeared to be the speech he had prepared for disgruntled Tory backbenchers, which said there would be “difficult” decisions ahead, but added there would not be a “horror show of tax rises”.
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Eagle-eyed observers shared the image of Mr Sunak’s paper on social media, which read: "We will need to do some difficult things… Now this does not mean a horror show of tax rises. "But it does mean treating the British people with respect, being honest with them about the challenges we face." Boris Johnson and Mr Sunak addressed the Tory MPs elected in the 2019 general election, amid growing concerns over the direction of the Government following a series of embarrassing U-turns. Many Tory MPs, especially those in former Labour constituencies in the north of England, are said to be "jittery" about losing their seats at the next election, amid the prospect of sweeping cuts.
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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak addressed newly election Tory MPs this afternoon
At the meeting, Mr Sunak stressed the need to be honest with the British public about the economic challenges the country faces. The Chancellor insisted his aim is to ensure the UK has a “dynamic” and “low tax economy”. He said: “We will need to do some difficult things, but I promise you, if we trust one another we will be able to overcome the short term challenges... Now this doesn’t mean a horror show of tax rises with no end in sight. “But it does mean treating the British people with respect, being honest with them about the challenges we face and showing them how we plan to correct our public finances and give our country the dynamic, low tax economy we all want to see”
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Rishi Sunak has told Tory MPs his plans for the UK economy
Mr Sunak also took a swipe at the last Labour Government and stated he would not continue to borrow money to service the economy. He added: “We cannot, will not and must not surrender our position as the party of economic competence and sound finance. “If we argue instead that there is no limit to what we can spend, that we can simply borrow our way out of any hole then what is the difference between us and Labour.” READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Exciting antibody clue spotted in 30,000 tests
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--EU PANIC: Germany orders Brussels to admit defeat and prepare for UK locking fishermen out

Agriculture minister Julia Klockner insisted the bloc would continue to demand continued access to UK waters as part of the trade and security talks .
“ We need to defend the interest of our fisheries industry and our processing industry in the EU , ” she told the European Parliament ’ s fisheries committee .
The German minister added : “ Our fishermen and woman need access rights to the UK ’ s territorial waters and need fishing opportunities .
“ I certainly hope that a timely agreement is possible .
But , of course , we need to prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario.
” Ms Klockner ’ s warning came after Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , threatened to sink any chances of a trade deal unless Boris Johnson surrenders to the bloc ’ s demand for unlimited access to Britain ’ s waters .
The Prime Minister has repeatedly insisted Brexit must deliver a noticeable boost for the country ’ s fishing industry .
The battle over access to Britain ’ s territorial waters is a “ real sticking point in the conclusion of any agreement ” , Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which holds the EU ’ s rotating presidency , would not seek to water down the bloc ’ s demands during the trade talks .
“ For fisheries , we want to ensure we have at least the status quo , ” the German agriculture minister said .
“ There is a clear link between a general free-trade agreement and a specific fisheries agreement .
We can not separate the two , I think that ’ s crucial to bear in mind.
” The EU ’ s refusal to budge on fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two sides meet for more negotiations in London next week .
Mr Barnier has accused the UK of not showing any willingness to compromise on access to its coastal waters .
With chances of a no-deal Brexit increasing , Germany is preparing a “ Plan B ” for the bloc ’ s fishermen .
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The EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing opportunities for European vessels , which will likely cause deep divisions amongst the member states .
The Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ The EU have refused to engage with our proposals and the documents , which we brought to the table , insisting that we must accept continuity with EU fisheries policy and disregarding the UK ’ s status as an independent coastal state .
We need more realism from the EU on the scale of the change that results from our leaving the EU .
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Agriculture minister Julia Klockner insisted the bloc would continue to demand continued access to UK waters as part of the trade and security talks. “We need to defend the interest of our fisheries industry and our processing industry in the EU,” she told the European Parliament’s fisheries committee. The German minister added: “Our fishermen and woman need access rights to the UK’s territorial waters and need fishing opportunities.
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“I certainly hope that a timely agreement is possible. But, of course, we need to prepare for all scenarios, including a no-deal scenario.” Ms Klockner’s warning came after Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, threatened to sink any chances of a trade deal unless Boris Johnson surrenders to the bloc’s demand for unlimited access to Britain’s waters. The Prime Minister has repeatedly insisted Brexit must deliver a noticeable boost for the country’s fishing industry.
Germany calls on EU to prepare for fishermen being locked out of UK waters
German agriculture minister Julia Klockner
The battle over access to Britain’s territorial waters is a “real sticking point in the conclusion of any agreement”, Ms Klockner told MEPs. She insisted Germany, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, would not seek to water down the bloc’s demands during the trade talks. “For fisheries, we want to ensure we have at least the status quo,” the German agriculture minister said. “There is a clear link between a general free-trade agreement and a specific fisheries agreement. We cannot separate the two, I think that’s crucial to bear in mind.”
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The EU’s refusal to budge on fisheries has raised concerns of another stalemate when the two sides meet for more negotiations in London next week. Mr Barnier has accused the UK of not showing any willingness to compromise on access to its coastal waters. With chances of a no-deal Brexit increasing, Germany is preparing a “Plan B” for the bloc’s fishermen. MUST READ: Brexit fisheries row: France warned 'we will retaliate'
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Ms Klockner said the industry could be propped by a €5 billion cash reserve for the “fallout of a no-deal Brexit”. The EU is also planning emergency changes to its fishing opportunities for European vessels, which will likely cause deep divisions amongst the member states. The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “The EU have refused to engage with our proposals and the documents, which we brought to the table, insisting that we must accept continuity with EU fisheries policy and disregarding the UK’s status as an independent coastal state. We need more realism from the EU on the scale of the change that results from our leaving the EU. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Germany's top central banker hits out at EU's £666billion pandemic recovery fund

Jens Weidmann , president of the Bundesbank , took aim at the bloc ’ s £666billion ( €750 billion ) recovery fund , claiming the bailout creates a “ kind of debt illusion ” because the borrowing doesn ’ t appear in national debt figures .
European capitals have significantly increased their debt levels to finance measures to protect companies and workers from the impact of the pandemic .
Under the scheme , the European Commission will borrow cash on the international market to hand out loans and grants to pandemic-hit industries .
The European Central Bank has also bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest rates from creeping up .
“ It is important that all measures , including additional ones , are clearly limited in time , ” Mr Weidmann said .
He added : “ Fiscal policy should not get used to a lax course , nor should it rely on interest rates to remain so low in the long run .
“ That is why it is important to reduce the high debt ratio after the crisis.
” The EU ’ s largest economies , including Germany , France and Spain , have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is making a return .
Many capitals are also offering cheap loans , tax breaks to help cash-strapped firms as the global economy starts to recover .
Mr Weidmann claimed furlough schemes “ could also tie workers to companies that have no future and freeze structures that are obsolete ” .
He insisted the policy should not last too long , and also urged governments not to “ interfere too much in corporate decisions , for example in the case of new investments ” .
Despite supporting the scheme , the German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains “ high ” risk .
“ In view of the high national debt , the pressure on the central banks to adhere to the loose monetary policy longer than necessary could increase , ” he said .
“ After the crisis , the emergency monetary policy measures would have to be scaled back again .
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Bernard Ingham talks tough “ In addition , it must be clear that if the price outlook requires it , then monetary policy as a whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expressed concerns the rising value of the euro risks hindering the single currency bloc ’ s recovery .
An ECB chief said : “ In the last few weeks there have been an appreciation of the euro , which is always worrisome when you have weak demand , especially as the euro area is the most open economy in the world and unusually dependent on global demand.
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Jens Weidmann, president of the Bundesbank, took aim at the bloc’s £666billion (€750 billion) recovery fund, claiming the bailout creates a “kind of debt illusion” because the borrowing doesn’t appear in national debt figures. European capitals have significantly increased their debt levels to finance measures to protect companies and workers from the impact of the pandemic. Under the scheme, the European Commission will borrow cash on the international market to hand out loans and grants to pandemic-hit industries. The European Central Bank has also bought hundreds of millions in bonds to keep interest rates from creeping up.
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“It is important that all measures, including additional ones, are clearly limited in time,” Mr Weidmann said. He added: “Fiscal policy should not get used to a lax course, nor should it rely on interest rates to remain so low in the long run. “That is why it is important to reduce the high debt ratio after the crisis.” The EU’s largest economies, including Germany, France and Spain, have all extended their furlough schemes amid signs the virus is making a return.
Germany's top central banker has warned the EU could become over reliant on debt
Jens Weidmann is the Bundesbank's president
Many capitals are also offering cheap loans, tax breaks to help cash-strapped firms as the global economy starts to recover. Mr Weidmann claimed furlough schemes “could also tie workers to companies that have no future and freeze structures that are obsolete”. He insisted the policy should not last too long, and also urged governments not to “interfere too much in corporate decisions, for example in the case of new investments”.
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Jens Weidmann with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Despite supporting the scheme, the German warned the ECB’s bond-buying policy remains “high” risk. “In view of the high national debt, the pressure on the central banks to adhere to the loose monetary policy longer than necessary could increase,” he said. “After the crisis, the emergency monetary policy measures would have to be scaled back again. MUST READ: Boris MUST tell EU to GET LOST! Bernard Ingham talks tough
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“In addition, it must be clear that if the price outlook requires it, then monetary policy as a whole must be normalised.” Meanwhile the ECB has expressed concerns the rising value of the euro risks hindering the single currency bloc’s recovery. An ECB chief said: “In the last few weeks there have been an appreciation of the euro, which is always worrisome when you have weak demand, especially as the euro area is the most open economy in the world and unusually dependent on global demand.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Boris should be replaced as Conservative party later by rising star of Tories - poll

More than a quarter ( 27 percent ) of over 10,000 readers backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative Party leader .
It comes as pressure grows on Prime Minister Boris Johnson over a series of embarrassing U-turn amid his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the A-level exam results controversy .
In second place was Brexiteer and Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg , with 23 percent ( 2,164 ) of readers backing him .
While Michael Gove , currently Cabinet Office Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , got 10 percent ( 949 ) of the vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership rival Jeremy Hunt got just 4 percent ( 474 ) of the vote when Express.co.uk readers were asked ‘ Who should be the next Conservative Party leader ?
’ Mr Sunak , who has only been part of the Cabinet for just under a year , is the bookies ' hot favourite to be the next Tory leader at odds of just 3/1 with Bet365 .
Branded the ‘ rising star of the Tory party ’ , Mr Sunak has the mammoth task of leading the UK ’ s economic strategy during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Sunak wasn ’ t even a member of parliament - but now he is running the world ’ s fifth-largest economy as it battles against the national health crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic .
The Chancellor , who has headed up several multi-billion pound packages during the COVID-19 crisis , including the popular furlough scheme , has long been tipped by bookmakers to one day become Prime minister .
The 40-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker was appointed in dramatic fashion when incumbent Sajid Javid unexpectedly quit - in a row over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a routine ministerial reshuffle .
His vote of confidence from Express.co.uk readers comes after the Chancellor was hit by controversy when he leaked his own tax plans for the UK economy after he was photographed leaving Downing Street with his notes in hand .
The document appeared to be the speech he had prepared for disgruntled Tory backbenchers , which said there would be “ difficult ” decisions ahead , but added there would not be a “ horror show of tax rises ” .
Mr Sunak later promised there wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax rises to help cover the cost of the COVID-19 crisis .
But he hinted that some hikes could be on the way as he warned that the Government `` will need to do some difficult things '' as it grapples with the worst economic shellshock in more than a century .
Mr Sunak told the MPs : `` We will need to do some difficult things , but I promise you , if we trust one another we will be able to overcome the short-term challenges .
`` Now this does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no end in sight .
“ But it does mean treating the British people with respect , being honest with them about the challenges we face , and showing them how we plan to correct our public finances and give our country the dynamic , low-tax economy we all want to see . ''
He said the Conservatives `` can not , will not and must not surrender our position as the party of economic competence and sound finance '' .

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More than a quarter (27 percent) of over 10,000 readers backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative Party leader. It comes as pressure grows on Prime Minister Boris Johnson over a series of embarrassing U-turn amid his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the A-level exam results controversy.
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In second place was Brexiteer and Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, with 23 percent (2,164) of readers backing him. While Michael Gove, currently Cabinet Office Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, got 10 percent (949) of the vote. Mr Johnson’s previous Tory leadership rival Jeremy Hunt got just 4 percent (474) of the vote when Express.co.uk readers were asked ‘Who should be the next Conservative Party leader?’
Rishi Sunak has been tipped to be the next Tory leader by Express readers
Express.co.uk poll results
Mr Sunak, who has only been part of the Cabinet for just under a year, is the bookies' hot favourite to be the next Tory leader at odds of just 3/1 with Bet365. Branded the ‘rising star of the Tory party’, Mr Sunak has the mammoth task of leading the UK’s economic strategy during the coronavirus pandemic. Five years ago Mr Sunak wasn’t even a member of parliament - but now he is running the world’s fifth-largest economy as it battles against the national health crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rishi Sunak has only been part of the Cabinet for just under a year
The Chancellor, who has headed up several multi-billion pound packages during the COVID-19 crisis, including the popular furlough scheme, has long been tipped by bookmakers to one day become Prime minister. The 40-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker was appointed in dramatic fashion when incumbent Sajid Javid unexpectedly quit - in a row over advisers - during what Downing Street described as a routine ministerial reshuffle. His vote of confidence from Express.co.uk readers comes after the Chancellor was hit by controversy when he leaked his own tax plans for the UK economy after he was photographed leaving Downing Street with his notes in hand.
Rishi Sunak has been tipped to replace Boris Johnson
Jacob Rees-Mogg came in at second place
The document appeared to be the speech he had prepared for disgruntled Tory backbenchers, which said there would be “difficult” decisions ahead, but added there would not be a “horror show of tax rises”. Mr Sunak later promised there won't be a "horror show" of tax rises to help cover the cost of the COVID-19 crisis. But he hinted that some hikes could be on the way as he warned that the Government "will need to do some difficult things" as it grapples with the worst economic shellshock in more than a century.
Mr Sunak told the MPs: "We will need to do some difficult things, but I promise you, if we trust one another we will be able to overcome the short-term challenges. "Now this doesn't mean a horror show of tax rises with no end in sight. “But it does mean treating the British people with respect, being honest with them about the challenges we face, and showing them how we plan to correct our public finances and give our country the dynamic, low-tax economy we all want to see." He said the Conservatives "cannot, will not and must not surrender our position as the party of economic competence and sound finance".


thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Barnier exposed by ex-Theresa May staffer – negotiator's speech identical to 3 years ago

Michel Barnier met UK counterpart David Frost for emergency talks outside the official rounds of negotiations in London on Tuesday in a desperate attempt to break the deadlock in post-Brexit trade talks .
But European Union 's head negotiator launched another stinging attack against Britain just 24 hours later , accusing the UK of holding EU fishermen hostage and sarcastically wishing London `` good luck '' with surviving a no-deal Brexit .
He told the Dublin-based Institute of International and European Affairs the UK is showing no willingness to compromise over fishing rights and warned unless negotiators shifted their position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the EU .
On Tuesday , Boris Johnson 's official spokesman had blamed Brussels for the lack of progress in trade talks after last week 's latest round of negotiations .
Speaking ahead of the next round of negotiations in London next week , Mr Barnier , who has insisted a deal must be agreed by the end of October , hit back : “ Since the start of these negotiations , the UK has not shown any willingness to seek compromises on fisheries .
`` The UK Government 's position has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Obviously the UK will recover the full sovereignty of their waters .
No doubt .
No question .
`` But it is another thing , another story , speaking about the fish which are inside those waters .
“ Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions , the UK has shunned our offers . ''
But a UK source furiously hit back a Mr Barnier , and told The Daily Telegraph : `` Barnier ’ s speech is a deliberate and misleading caricature of our proposals aimed at deflecting scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are wholly unrealistic and unprecedented .
`` We have been consistently clear that we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with likeminded countries . ''
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UK trade official reveals other deals Tim Smith , who held several senior roles under the premiership of Theresa May following the EU referendum in June 2016 , including Head of Political Press and Special Adviser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( DExEU ) , claimed that while the UK approach to talks has changed , Mr Barnier 's critique is still the same .
He tweeted : `` I recall issuing nearly identical source quotes to Barnier speeches 2-3 years ago .
`` UK approach changes and Barnier critique stays the same . ''
Mr Barnier claimed the UK had not tabled any new legal texts on fishing rights , and suggested the EU could drop its demand for continued access to UK waters under the same terms as it enjoys with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DO N'T MISS Brexit Fisheries Bill : What 's in the Brexit Fisheries Bill ?
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The EU negotiator continued : “ The UK Government 's position would lock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters they fished in long before Ireland or the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973 .
And of course , the fishermen and women of many other EU countries .
“ That is just not acceptable .
We will not accept that the work and the livelihoods of these men and women be used as a bargaining chip in these negotiations . ''
Mr Barnier wished the UK `` good luck '' in surviving a no-deal Brexit , warning there would be a `` huge difference '' between striking a trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the transition period on December 31 .

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Michel Barnier met UK counterpart David Frost for emergency talks outside the official rounds of negotiations in London on Tuesday in a desperate attempt to break the deadlock in post-Brexit trade talks. But European Union's head negotiator launched another stinging attack against Britain just 24 hours later, accusing the UK of holding EU fishermen hostage and sarcastically wishing London "good luck" with surviving a no-deal Brexit. He told the Dublin-based Institute of International and European Affairs the UK is showing no willingness to compromise over fishing rights and warned unless negotiators shifted their position significantly, there would be no deal with the EU.
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Since the start of these negotiations, the UK has not shown any willingness to seek compromises on fisheries. The UK Government's position has not evolved in the past months Michel Barnier
On Tuesday, Boris Johnson's official spokesman had blamed Brussels for the lack of progress in trade talks after last week's latest round of negotiations. Speaking ahead of the next round of negotiations in London next week, Mr Barnier, who has insisted a deal must be agreed by the end of October, hit back: “Since the start of these negotiations, the UK has not shown any willingness to seek compromises on fisheries. "The UK Government's position has not evolved in the past months. “Obviously the UK will recover the full sovereignty of their waters. No doubt. No question.
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"But it is another thing, another story, speaking about the fish which are inside those waters. “Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions, the UK has shunned our offers." But a UK source furiously hit back a Mr Barnier, and told The Daily Telegraph: "Barnier’s speech is a deliberate and misleading caricature of our proposals aimed at deflecting scrutiny from the EU’s own positions which are wholly unrealistic and unprecedented. "We have been consistently clear that we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core, similar to those the EU has already agreed with likeminded countries." READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Forget the EU! UK trade official reveals other deals
Brexit news: Tim Smith claimed the criticism from Michel Barnier is identical to two-to-three years ago
Tim Smith, who held several senior roles under the premiership of Theresa May following the EU referendum in June 2016, including Head of Political Press and Special Adviser in the Department for Exiting the EU (DExEU), claimed that while the UK approach to talks has changed, Mr Barnier's critique is still the same. He tweeted: "I recall issuing nearly identical source quotes to Barnier speeches 2-3 years ago. "UK approach changes and Barnier critique stays the same." Mr Barnier claimed the UK had not tabled any new legal texts on fishing rights, and suggested the EU could drop its demand for continued access to UK waters under the same terms as it enjoys with the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). DON'T MISS
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British negotiators are pushing for an agreement that would include annual negotiations over fishing opportunities based on the zonal attachment method rather than the CFP’s catch patterns. The EU negotiator continued: “The UK Government's position would lock out Ireland's fishermen and women from waters they fished in long before Ireland or the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973. And of course, the fishermen and women of many other EU countries. “That is just not acceptable. We will not accept that the work and the livelihoods of these men and women be used as a bargaining chip in these negotiations." Mr Barnier wished the UK "good luck" in surviving a no-deal Brexit, warning there would be a "huge difference" between striking a trade deal and a no-deal exit at the end of the transition period on December 31.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Nicola Sturgeon faces FURY from holidaymakers following Greece travel U-turn

Greece ’ s tourism minister criticised the Scottish First Minister ’ s move insisting that the country 's infection rate is “ well below ” the limit outlined by the UK government .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to attend a crunch meeting to decide whether he will also introduce a quarantine on arrivals from Greece .
Greece ’ s current infection rate is well below the threshold stipulated by the UK government of 20 infections per 100,000 population in a seven-day period .
Over the past seven days , Greece ’ s rate per 100,000 of population is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mark keeps getting moved as they rely on the Government guideline to decide what countries to travel to .
Greece 's tourism minister Harry Theoharis said the country has “ a much lower number of infections compared to most other countries in Europe ” .
Speaking to BBC Breakfast , Mr Theoharis said : “ We have put in place a comprehensive set of protocols and measures .
“ We take targeted measures where we see concentration .
We feel that this is a bit harsh.
” The two weeks of self-isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into force today at 4am .
The move comes after on Monday around 190 passengers on a Tui Airways flight from Zante to Cardiff were asked to self-isolate for 14 days .
READ MORE : WHO head warns 'we should prepare ' as new coronavirus spike likely They will also be the first case of travellers undergoing state-sanctioned testing - within 48 hours and again after eight days .
At least 16 passengers have since tested positive for the virus .
Following the incident , Tui announced it will no longer travel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island of Zante from today .
Andrew Flintham , managing director of Tui UK and Ireland , said : “ Laganas is a popular resort with young people who traditionally holiday in large groups of friends .
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“ It is therefore the right thing to do to protect and reduce a now identified potential risk to others by no longer offering holidays to this specific resort .
“ The recent cases in Wales have highlighted a demographic of customers that have recently returned from Zante and subsequently tested positive .
“ As the only airline that flies between Cardiff and Zante it has allowed us to understand trends that may also be seen in other areas of the UK.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue as planned .

Nicola Sturgeon reveals new lockdown measures in Scotland
Greece’s tourism minister criticised the Scottish First Minister’s move insisting that the country's infection rate is “well below” the limit outlined by the UK government. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to attend a crunch meeting to decide whether he will also introduce a quarantine on arrivals from Greece.
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Greece’s current infection rate is well below the threshold stipulated by the UK government of 20 infections per 100,000 population in a seven-day period.
Over the past seven days, Greece’s rate per 100,000 of population is 14.3.
Furious holidaymakers have questioned why the mark keeps getting moved as they rely on the Government guideline to decide what countries to travel to.
Greece's tourism minister Harry Theoharis said the country has “a much lower number of infections compared to most other countries in Europe”.
Nicola Sturgeon faces fury from holidaymakers following Greece travel U-turn
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mr Theoharis said: “We have put in place a comprehensive set of protocols and measures.
“We take targeted measures where we see concentration. We feel that this is a bit harsh.” The two weeks of self-isolation for travellers arriving from Greece will come into force today at 4am. The move comes after on Monday around 190 passengers on a Tui Airways flight from Zante to Cardiff were asked to self-isolate for 14 days. READ MORE: WHO head warns 'we should prepare' as new coronavirus spike likely
Greece's tourism minister Harry Theoharis
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They will also be the first case of travellers undergoing state-sanctioned testing - within 48 hours and again after eight days. At least 16 passengers have since tested positive for the virus. Following the incident, Tui announced it will no longer travel to the resort of Laganas on the Greek island of Zante from today. Andrew Flintham, managing director of Tui UK and Ireland, said: “Laganas is a popular resort with young people who traditionally holiday in large groups of friends. DON'T MISS:
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“The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our primary concern and recent cases shows that some customers are not following social distancing and COVID safety measures. “It is therefore the right thing to do to protect and reduce a now identified potential risk to others by no longer offering holidays to this specific resort. “The recent cases in Wales have highlighted a demographic of customers that have recently returned from Zante and subsequently tested positive. “As the only airline that flies between Cardiff and Zante it has allowed us to understand trends that may also be seen in other areas of the UK.” Flights to all other resorts in Zante will continue as planned.
Tui announced it will no longer travel to the resort of Laganas from today


thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Brexit LIVE: 'Good luck!' - Barnier's sarcastic reaction to Boris's threat of no deal

He added : `` We have no more time to lose .
We must have a final agreement by the end of Oct if we 're to have a new partnership in place by January 1 . ''
The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator accused the UK of not engaging `` cconstructively '' so far in taljs and is `` particularly disappointed by the UK 's lack of engagement '' in the three core areas of EU interest - fishing , the level playing fireld and governance .
Mr Barnier claimed the UK has also made no attempt to compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We fully understand and respect the UK will become an independent coastal state outside the CFP , but we will not accept that the work and livelihoods of these EU fishermen and women be used as a bargaining chip . ''
He added : `` We have no wish to intervene in the UK 's domestic affairs .
But how can we conclude a long-term economic partnership agreement without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place ? ''
But `` despite current tensions '' , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , promising the EU will do `` everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very , very end . ''
Brussels ' chief negotiator said : `` I continue to think , despite current difficulties , that Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants an agreement with the EU .
`` We will do everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very , very end . ''
Michel Barnier , the European Union ’ s chief Brexit negotiator has revealed hit out at the UK Government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks .
He said : “ We did not see any change in the position of the UK .
This is why I express publicly that I am worried and I am disappointed because , frankly speaking , we have moved .
“ I ’ ve shown clearly openness to find compromise .
If they don ’ t move on the issues which are the key issues of the EU – the level playing field , fisheries and governance – the UK will take itself the risk of a no-deal.
” Ministers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Government ’ s internal market plan for the UK after Brexit .
Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell is set to propose “ common frameworks ” to substitute the bill at a summit between the UK Government and the devolved administrations .
9.36pm update : 'Always Britain bad , Brussels good ' Tory 's savage attack on Sturgeon 's SNP over fishing bill The SNP is trying to drag Scotland straight back into the `` hated '' Common Fisheries Policy , Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has claimed in a caustic diatribe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , MP for Moray , was speaking prior to the second reading of the Fisheries Bill yesterday , which paves the way for the UK taking back control of its waters after Brexit .
The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night , by 366 votes to 51 , with the SNP and Plaid Cymru voting against the legislation .
Prior to the division , Mr Ross said : `` I think if the SNP really stand up for Scotland , they would not be voting the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel to Strasbourg by exploiting coronavirus loophole European leaders have given the green light for thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel from Brussels to Strasbourg next week - despite the region being on Belgium ’ s orange zone , which indicates a high number of coronavirus infections .
The move , which will see an estimated 1,700 MEPs and eurocrats make the journey , is problematic as the Bas-Rhin department , where the Strasbourg Parliament is located , is on Belgium ’ s orange zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where a moderately high risk of infection has been identified .
Areas within this zone are not subject to travel restrictions , but people are asked to go into quarantine and take a coronavirus test on their return .
But Parliament officials have said the politicians will not have to self-isolate , as the Belgian guidance exempts people with “ essential function ” .
Michel Barnier has praised Ireland for carrying out remarkable prepartory work for the end of the EU transition period .
He particularly commended the Government ’ s “ Getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Barnier reiterates need to agree a deal by next month Michel Barnier has said he is `` worried and disappointed '' after his counterpart in Downing Street , David Frost , did not make any concessions to end the impasse during informal talks .
The EU 's chief negotiator reiteratred that a deal must be reached by the `` strict deadline '' of the end of next month in order to have it in place for the close of the transition period on December 31 .
He said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .
`` If the UK wants a deal with us and a fair agreement for a zero-tariff , zero-quota access for British access to our market of 450 million consumers then they will have to move and it is their choice , it is their responsibility .
`` We are ready to make fair and constructive compromise but not at the detriment of the EU . ''
Emily Ferguson has taken over live reporting from Paul Withers 2.53pm update : Downing Street admits 'major difficulties ' remain - EU 's position on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnier and UK counterpart David Frost met in London on Tuesday for informal talks .
The Prime Minister 's official spokeman said they had a `` useful review of the whole agenda before our talks '' .
However , the spokesman said : `` But as I said , major difficulties remain and the EU 's instance on progress on state aid and fisheries is an obstacle to making progress overall but we remain in close contact with the EU side and we will look forward to the next round of talks next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reacted sarcastically to Boris Johnson 's threat of a no deal Brexit , warning `` there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people , many sectors of a no deal '' .
The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator said : `` Sometimes I listen to people from the UK speaking of the chance of no deal .
Good luck !
Good luck !
`` Frankly there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people , many sectors of a no deal . ''
2.30pm update : Barnier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands in order to strike Brexit deal The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator has warned Britain must engage with the bloc now on guarantees of fair competition , fisheries and solvings disputes in order to seal a trad deal by the `` strict deadline '' of October 31 .
Mr Barnier told a seminar : `` On all these issues the UK side continues to disappoint .
`` These are no technocratic issues .
At stake are tens of thousands of European jobs and livelihoods ... .our safety and wellbeing , our environemnt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The EU 's chief Brexit negtiator also accused Boris Johnson 's government of shunning demands from Brussels for clarity on the UK 's future state aid system and that there would not be a deal without a `` long-term , balanced and sustainable '' deal on fish .
He warned : `` How can we conclude our long-term economic partnership agreement ... without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place , without any assurance that the UK will not use its new regulatory autonomy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
Barnier said in a speech organised by an Irish think tank .
`` We are ready and we want a deal - but not at any price .
`` We will never seal a deal to the detriment of our single market . ''
2pm update : Barnier rages at Boris for refusing to budge on fishing in Brexit talks -'No time to lose ' Michel Barnier warned time is running out to broker a post-Brexit and lashed out at Boris Johnson for refusing to cave on fisheries after holding crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chief negotiator said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented .
The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “ compromises on fisheries ” , and claimed the UK ’ s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks .
He said : “ We are now less than four months away from January 1 , 2021 .
`` This is a day chosen by the UK itself for its economic and commercial Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so , we have no time to lose.
” 1pm update : Barnier speaks of 'difficult negotiations ' as he leaves London following Brexit talks The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has left London following informal talks on Tuesday with UK counterpart David Frost .
`` EU will continue these difficult negotiations w/ patience and determination .
Full round in GB next week .
`` Virtual tour of EU capitals is on going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and inevitable # Brexit changes on 1/1/21 . ''
11.58am update : Brexit fisheries row - ‘ Naval battle ’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters Brexit will cause fishermen from various EU member states to clash over congested fishing grounds , some in the bloc have warned , amid the trade talks standoff .
The UK has warned the EU that it is prepared to walk away from trade talks over Brussels ' state aid demands .
The two parties have also clashed over fisheries , as the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insists that if the UK does n't open up its waters , access to European market will be denied .
The UK 's lucrative fishing grounds are crucial to many in the EU , and some fishermen have warned of clashes without them .
Jan Buisseret , commercial manager at Ostend auction in Belgium said : `` It will mean that the whole fleet of Denmark , the Netherlands , Belgium , France and Ireland will fish in the coast close to Europe .
`` But there is no room for everyone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ British areas , the Brits will have the rights to sell their products here in Europe because they do not have fleets , they do not have the same consumption of fish as we have . ''
10.55am update : Rolls Royce not planning to move production out of UK after Brexit The chief executive of Rolls Royce has insisted the company has no plans to move production out of Britain because of Brexit .
Torsten Muller-Otvos told Reuters : `` We are committed to Britain .
I would even call us being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For that reason , Rolls-Royce belongs to Britain . ''
10.43am update : Nothing to do with EU - Brussels warned not to take Argentina 's side over the Falklands The Falkland Islands is not the European Union 's business , Josep Borrell , the bloc 's foreign policy supremo , has been warned , after it was revealed Argentina had written to him in a bid to enlist support for its sovereignty claim - and link the issue to Brexit .
Graham Pascoe recently published a book called Falklands Facts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he says Buenos Aires has been guilty of over the years in relation to the history of the British overseas territory .
Mr Pascoe was speaking after it was revealed Mr Borrell was contacted by the Argentinian government last month .
Their letter urged the bloc to exclude the Falklands - which Argentina calls the Malvinas - from post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU .
Mr Pascoe told Express.co.uk : `` It 's a new avenue of attack .
`` But Borrell will soon get a copy of Falklands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he does n't read it , he 'll see that the other side 's case is being energetically presented . ''
UK shoppers saw prices fall further in August but have been warned recent deflation could come under pressure as Brexit looms .
The latest monthly BRC-Nielsen shop price index showed prices at retailers fell by 1.6 percent last month , following a decline of 1.3 percent in July .
Non-food prices slid by 3.4 percent , as deflation accelerated from 2.9 percent in the previous month .
Fresh food inflation slowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent growth from 0.9 percent in July , but the index said this inflation eased as the availability of fresh , seasonable produce improved throughout the month .
The price of ambient food , such as store-cupboard items , increased by 2.8 percent last month , increasing from 2.3 percent growth in July .
But Helen Dickinson , chief executive of the British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) , warned : `` These lower prices are already under threat from increased costs associated with implementing coronavirus safety measures and are certain to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a trade deal with the EU .
`` The absence of a tariff-free deal will lead to higher prices for consumers as thin retail margins force retailers to raise prices in response to higher import costs . ''
The chances of a no deal Brexit are increasing dramatically because of EU obstinacy , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned .
EU negotiators are digging in over rules for state subsidies to private firms and rights to fish in British waters .
They are also refusing to allow any other issues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An eighth round of formal trade negotiations is due to be held in London from Monday .
France ’ s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal .
He said : “ Things are not progressing very well .
No-deal is a risk.
” In another sign of worsening tensions over Brexit , German European affairs minister Michael Roth said the EU should refuse any deal that failed to guarantee access to British coastal waters for European fishing vessels .
He said : “ We fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to some extent .
“ No progress has been made for quite some time and the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations.
” 8.28am update : UK must 'not surrender ' to EU over fishing demands British negotiations have been told not to surrender to Brussels over fishing access as Brexit talks between the two sides reach a critical point .
Ministers heard fishers are optimistic about the end of the transition period and are hopeful the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the SNP has attempted to block further progress of the Fisheries Bill until it is `` clear what kind of deal '' will be made between the UK and EU .
This legislation would enable Britain to become an independent coastal state after Brexit , with foreign boats banned from fishing in UK waters unless licensed to do so .
Conservative MP Sheryll Murray ( South East Cornwall ) praised UK negotiators for `` holding firm '' against the `` unacceptable demands '' by the EU over access to UK waters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` All United Kingdom fishermen are looking forward to the end of the transition period with much optimism .
`` My message is clear : do not surrender to the unacceptable demands of the European Union and it may be worth reminding them that they already have the mechanisms in place to adapt their collective fleet to their much reduced resource . ''
8.10am update : UK hits out at EU stubbornness pushing no deal 'very difficult ! '
Boris Johnson 's negotiators warn EU stubbornness is drastically increasing the chances of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier face-to-face in London yesterday in yet another attempt to break the deadlock in the wrangle over a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal .
But as the pair grappled over the agenda for next round of formal talks , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman admitted a UK-EU trade deal “ will not be easy to achieve ” because of the bloc ’ s intransigence .
Negotiators from the European Union are digging in a row over rules for state subsidies to private firms and refusing to allow any other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .

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The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said there will be a "huge difference" between a deal and no deal outcome, warning "there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal". Mr Barnier said at an event organised by an Irish think tank following the meeting with UK counterpart David Frost in London: "Sometimes I listen to people from the UK speaking of the chance of no deal. Good luck! Good luck! Frankly there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal." This blog is no longer live, please follow here for the latest updates.
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He added: "We have no more time to lose. We must have a final agreement by the end of Oct if we're to have a new partnership in place by January 1." The EU's chief Brexit negotiator accused the UK of not engaging "cconstructively" so far in taljs and is "particularly disappointed by the UK's lack of engagement" in the three core areas of EU interest - fishing, the level playing fireld and governance. Mr Barnier claimed the UK has also made no attempt to compromise on fishing, and warned: "We fully understand and respect the UK will become an independent coastal state outside the CFP, but we will not accept that the work and livelihoods of these EU fishermen and women be used as a bargaining chip." He added: "We have no wish to intervene in the UK's domestic affairs. But how can we conclude a long-term economic partnership agreement without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place?" But "despite current tensions", he is still hopeful of a deal with the UK, promising the EU will do "everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very, very end." Brussels' chief negotiator said: "I continue to think, despite current difficulties, that Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants an agreement with the EU. "We will do everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very, very end." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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5.36am update: Michel Barnier concern at UK's failure to compromise Michel Barnier, the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator has revealed hit out at the UK Government’s failure to convene in the ongoing talks. He said: “We did not see any change in the position of the UK. This is why I express publicly that I am worried and I am disappointed because, frankly speaking, we have moved. “I’ve shown clearly openness to find compromise. If they don’t move on the issues which are the key issues of the EU – the level playing field, fisheries and governance – the UK will take itself the risk of a no-deal.” 3.13am update: Scottish Government calls for alternative to Internal Market Bill Ministers at Holyrood have suggested an alternative to the UK Government’s internal market plan for the UK after Brexit. Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell is set to propose “common frameworks” to substitute the bill at a summit between the UK Government and the devolved administrations. 9.36pm update: 'Always Britain bad, Brussels good' Tory's savage attack on Sturgeon's SNP over fishing bill The SNP is trying to drag Scotland straight back into the "hated" Common Fisheries Policy, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has claimed in a caustic diatribe in the House of Commons. Mr Ross, MP for Moray, was speaking prior to the second reading of the Fisheries Bill yesterday, which paves the way for the UK taking back control of its waters after Brexit. The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night, by 366 votes to 51, with the SNP and Plaid Cymru voting against the legislation. Prior to the division, Mr Ross said: "I think if the SNP really stand up for Scotland, they would not be voting the way they plan to tonight. 6.48pm update: Thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel to Strasbourg by exploiting coronavirus loophole European leaders have given the green light for thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel from Brussels to Strasbourg next week - despite the region being on Belgium’s orange zone, which indicates a high number of coronavirus infections. The move, which will see an estimated 1,700 MEPs and eurocrats make the journey, is problematic as the Bas-Rhin department, where the Strasbourg Parliament is located, is on Belgium’s orange zone. An orange zone refers to places where a moderately high risk of infection has been identified. Areas within this zone are not subject to travel restrictions, but people are asked to go into quarantine and take a coronavirus test on their return. But Parliament officials have said the politicians will not have to self-isolate, as the Belgian guidance exempts people with “essential function”.
Brexit news: Downing Street has warned of the possibility of a no deal outcome with the EU
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5pm update: Barnier praises Ireland for its Brexit preparations Michel Barnier has praised Ireland for carrying out remarkable prepartory work for the end of the EU transition period. He particularly commended the Government’s “Getting Ireland Brexit Ready” campaign. 3.47pm update: Barnier reiterates need to agree a deal by next month Michel Barnier has said he is "worried and disappointed" after his counterpart in Downing Street, David Frost, did not make any concessions to end the impasse during informal talks. The EU's chief negotiator reiteratred that a deal must be reached by the "strict deadline" of the end of next month in order to have it in place for the close of the transition period on December 31. He said: "We need a breakthrough, we need to move. "If the UK wants a deal with us and a fair agreement for a zero-tariff, zero-quota access for British access to our market of 450 million consumers then they will have to move and it is their choice, it is their responsibility. "We are ready to make fair and constructive compromise but not at the detriment of the EU." Emily Ferguson has taken over live reporting from Paul Withers 2.53pm update: Downing Street admits 'major difficulties' remain - EU's position on state aid and fisheries still obstacles Michel Barnier and UK counterpart David Frost met in London on Tuesday for informal talks. The Prime Minister's official spokeman said they had a "useful review of the whole agenda before our talks". However, the spokesman said: "But as I said, major difficulties remain and the EU's instance on progress on state aid and fisheries is an obstacle to making progress overall but we remain in close contact with the EU side and we will look forward to the next round of talks next week in London." 2.45pm update: Barnier sarcastically warns Boris about no deal outcome Michel Barnier has reacted sarcastically to Boris Johnson's threat of a no deal Brexit, warning "there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal". The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said: "Sometimes I listen to people from the UK speaking of the chance of no deal. Good luck! Good luck! "Frankly there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal."
Michel Barnier: UK seeing ‘clear consequences of Brexit vote’
2.30pm update: Barnier warns UK to engage now with EU demands in order to strike Brexit deal The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has warned Britain must engage with the bloc now on guarantees of fair competition, fisheries and solvings disputes in order to seal a trad deal by the "strict deadline" of October 31. Mr Barnier told a seminar: "On all these issues the UK side continues to disappoint. "These are no technocratic issues. At stake are tens of thousands of European jobs and livelihoods....our safety and wellbeing, our environemnt and climate, our fundamental rights." The EU's chief Brexit negtiator also accused Boris Johnson's government of shunning demands from Brussels for clarity on the UK's future state aid system and that there would not be a deal without a "long-term, balanced and sustainable" deal on fish. He warned: "How can we conclude our long-term economic partnership agreement ... without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place, without any assurance that the UK will not use its new regulatory autonomy to distort competition with us in the future?" Barnier said in a speech organised by an Irish think tank. "We are ready and we want a deal - but not at any price. "We will never seal a deal to the detriment of our single market." 2pm update: Barnier rages at Boris for refusing to budge on fishing in Brexit talks -'No time to lose' Michel Barnier warned time is running out to broker a post-Brexit and lashed out at Boris Johnson for refusing to cave on fisheries after holding crisis talks in London. The European Union’s chief negotiator said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented. The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “compromises on fisheries”, and claimed the UK’s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks. He said: “We are now less than four months away from January 1, 2021. "This is a day chosen by the UK itself for its economic and commercial Brexit, after the political Brexit in January this year. Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so, we have no time to lose.”
Brexit news: Michel Barnier has again lashed out at the UK over the stalled trade deal talks
1pm update: Barnier speaks of 'difficult negotiations' as he leaves London following Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has left London following informal talks on Tuesday with UK counterpart David Frost. He tweeted: "Leaving London after talks w/ @DavidGHFrost. "EU will continue these difficult negotiations w/ patience and determination. Full round in GB next week. "Virtual tour of EU capitals is on going to help Member States prepare for all scenarios and inevitable #Brexit changes on 1/1/21." 11.58am update: Brexit fisheries row - ‘Naval battle’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters Brexit will cause fishermen from various EU member states to clash over congested fishing grounds, some in the bloc have warned, amid the trade talks standoff. The UK has warned the EU that it is prepared to walk away from trade talks over Brussels' state aid demands. The two parties have also clashed over fisheries, as the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, insists that if the UK doesn't open up its waters, access to European market will be denied. The UK's lucrative fishing grounds are crucial to many in the EU, and some fishermen have warned of clashes without them. Jan Buisseret, commercial manager at Ostend auction in Belgium said: "It will mean that the whole fleet of Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Ireland will fish in the coast close to Europe. "But there is no room for everyone. If we have rights to fish in British areas, the Brits will have the rights to sell their products here in Europe because they do not have fleets, they do not have the same consumption of fish as we have."
Brexit news: The EU's chief negotiator has warned the UK time is running out to agree a deal
10.55am update: Rolls Royce not planning to move production out of UK after Brexit The chief executive of Rolls Royce has insisted the company has no plans to move production out of Britain because of Brexit. Torsten Muller-Otvos told Reuters: "We are committed to Britain. I would even call us being part of the British industrial crown jewels. "For that reason, Rolls-Royce belongs to Britain." 10.43am update: Nothing to do with EU - Brussels warned not to take Argentina's side over the Falklands The Falkland Islands is not the European Union's business, Josep Borrell, the bloc's foreign policy supremo, has been warned, after it was revealed Argentina had written to him in a bid to enlist support for its sovereignty claim - and link the issue to Brexit. Graham Pascoe recently published a book called Falklands Facts and Fallacies to counter the numerous inaccuracies which he says Buenos Aires has been guilty of over the years in relation to the history of the British overseas territory. Mr Pascoe was speaking after it was revealed Mr Borrell was contacted by the Argentinian government last month. Their letter urged the bloc to exclude the Falklands - which Argentina calls the Malvinas - from post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU. Mr Pascoe told Express.co.uk: "It's a new avenue of attack. "But Borrell will soon get a copy of Falklands Facts and Fallacies. "So even if he doesn't read it, he'll see that the other side's case is being energetically presented."
Brexit news: Fishing has become a key issue in trade talks with the EU
9.40am update: Shop prices fall again but Brexit deal concerns remain UK shoppers saw prices fall further in August but have been warned recent deflation could come under pressure as Brexit looms. The latest monthly BRC-Nielsen shop price index showed prices at retailers fell by 1.6 percent last month, following a decline of 1.3 percent in July. Non-food prices slid by 3.4 percent, as deflation accelerated from 2.9 percent in the previous month. Fresh food inflation slowed significantly in August, dropping to 0.2 percent growth from 0.9 percent in July, but the index said this inflation eased as the availability of fresh, seasonable produce improved throughout the month. The price of ambient food, such as store-cupboard items, increased by 2.8 percent last month, increasing from 2.3 percent growth in July. But Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), warned: "These lower prices are already under threat from increased costs associated with implementing coronavirus safety measures and are certain to rise if the UK ends the transition period without a trade deal with the EU. "The absence of a tariff-free deal will lead to higher prices for consumers as thin retail margins force retailers to raise prices in response to higher import costs." 8.46am update: EU stance points to no-deal Brexit, Boris warned The chances of a no deal Brexit are increasing dramatically because of EU obstinacy, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned. EU negotiators are digging in over rules for state subsidies to private firms and rights to fish in British waters. They are also refusing to allow any other issues to be discussed, the spokesman added. An eighth round of formal trade negotiations is due to be held in London from Monday. France’s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal. He said: “Things are not progressing very well. No-deal is a risk.” In another sign of worsening tensions over Brexit, German European affairs minister Michael Roth said the EU should refuse any deal that failed to guarantee access to British coastal waters for European fishing vessels. He said: “We fear we might be running out of time to some extent. “No progress has been made for quite some time and the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations.”
Brexit news: Negotiations on the EU-UK future partnership


thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--No deal Brexit could be decided on as early as next week if trade talk row continues

Bernd Lange , the EU Parliament ’ s international trade chief , said both sides would have to decide when is the right time to walk away from the negotiations .
In a boost for Boris Johnson ’ s negotiating position , the senior German MEP said Britain completing its transition out of EU rules without an agreement would not be a “ catastrophe ” .
Mr Lange told an event : “ It ’ s clear that if there is no progress at one point we will have to decide that we will go ahead with the United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is not a catastrophe… we have a lot of very good relations to countries that are not part of a trade deal.
” He insisted the bloc had managed to continue doing business with the United States without any official free-trade agreement between the two parties .
Mr Lange ’ s intervention will come as a boost for British negotiators ahead of next week ’ s make-or-break round of talks in London .
The Prime Minister has repeatedly warned he would walk away from the negotiations unless Brussels drops its demands for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grounds and a regulatory level-playing field .
The bitter wrangling is expected to continue after a senior German politician urged EU chiefs to prepare for European fishing vessels to be barred from UK waters .
Julia Klockner , the agriculture minister in German Chancellor Angela Merkel ’ s government , predicted that EU negotiators will continue to demand unchanged access to UK waters .
“ We need to defend the interest of our fisheries industry and our processing industry in the EU , ” she told the European Parliament ’ s fisheries committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and women need access rights to the UK ’ s territorial waters and need fishing opportunities .
“ I certainly hope that a timely agreement is possible .
But , of course , we need to prepare for all scenarios , including a no deal scenario.
” The battle over access to Britain ’ s territorial waters is a “ real sticking point in the conclusion of any agreement ” , Ms Klockner told MEPs .
She insisted Germany , which holds the EU ’ s rotating presidency , would not seek to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the trade talks .
“ For fisheries , we want to ensure we have at least the status quo , ” she told MEPs .
MUST READ : Liz Truss confronts Left wing 'hypocrisy ' – intolerant of anyone “ There is a clear link between a general free-trade agreement and a specific fisheries agreement .
We can not separate the two , I think that ’ s crucial to bear in mind.
” The EU ’ s refusal to budge on fisheries has raised concerns of another stalemate when the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next week .
With chances of a no-deal Brexit increasing , the German government is preparing a “ Plan B ” for the bloc ’ s fishermen .
Ms Klockner said the industry could be propped up by a £4.5billion reserve fund for the “ fallout of a no deal Brexit ” .
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Bernd Lange, the EU Parliament’s international trade chief, said both sides would have to decide when is the right time to walk away from the negotiations. In a boost for Boris Johnson’s negotiating position, the senior German MEP said Britain completing its transition out of EU rules without an agreement would not be a “catastrophe”. Mr Lange told an event: “It’s clear that if there is no progress at one point we will have to decide that we will go ahead with the United Kingdom as a normal third country.
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“This is not a catastrophe… we have a lot of very good relations to countries that are not part of a trade deal.” He insisted the bloc had managed to continue doing business with the United States without any official free-trade agreement between the two parties. Mr Lange’s intervention will come as a boost for British negotiators ahead of next week’s make-or-break round of talks in London. The Prime Minister has repeatedly warned he would walk away from the negotiations unless Brussels drops its demands for continued access to Britain’s fishing grounds and a regulatory level-playing field.
A no-deal Brexit could be declared next week if both sides don't make progress in trade talks
Bernd Lange is the chairman of the EU Parliament's trade committee
The bitter wrangling is expected to continue after a senior German politician urged EU chiefs to prepare for European fishing vessels to be barred from UK waters. Julia Klockner, the agriculture minister in German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government, predicted that EU negotiators will continue to demand unchanged access to UK waters. “We need to defend the interest of our fisheries industry and our processing industry in the EU,” she told the European Parliament’s fisheries committee. She added: “Our fishermen and women need access rights to the UK’s territorial waters and need fishing opportunities.
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Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
“I certainly hope that a timely agreement is possible. But, of course, we need to prepare for all scenarios, including a no deal scenario.” The battle over access to Britain’s territorial waters is a “real sticking point in the conclusion of any agreement”, Ms Klockner told MEPs. She insisted Germany, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, would not seek to water down the bloc’s demands during the trade talks. “For fisheries, we want to ensure we have at least the status quo,” she told MEPs. MUST READ: Liz Truss confronts Left wing 'hypocrisy' – intolerant of anyone
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“There is a clear link between a general free-trade agreement and a specific fisheries agreement. We cannot separate the two, I think that’s crucial to bear in mind.” The EU’s refusal to budge on fisheries has raised concerns of another stalemate when the two sides meet for more negotiations in London next week. With chances of a no-deal Brexit increasing, the German government is preparing a “Plan B” for the bloc’s fishermen. Ms Klockner said the industry could be propped up by a £4.5billion reserve fund for the “fallout of a no deal Brexit”. DON'T MISS
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