thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Brexit PLOT: Leaked letter exposes French bid to DESTROY Brexit deal over fishing row

French MEPs Nathalie Loiseau and Pierre Karleskind are pleading with European Parliament colleagues to vote down any trade deal unless EU fishermen are guaranteed “ continuous access to British waters and fish ” .
In a leaked memo , seen by Express.co.uk , the French politicians set out plans to issue a public threat to Boris Johnson as crunch negotiations get underway in Brussels .
They wrote : “ As the Brexit negotiations are coming to an end , there is a special need for signals of unity coming from all EU institutions , in order to strengthen the hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that a partnership agreement , if reachable , does protect the interests of our fellow citizens.
” French boats face a potentially devastating cut to fishing opportunities in Britain ’ s fishing grounds after the end of the Brexit transition period in December .
Ms Loiseau is a former French Europe minister and a close confidant of President Macron and Mr Karleskind is chairman of the European Parliament ’ s fisheries committee .
The pair plan to publish an open letter , warning British negotiators must compromise in the bitter row over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters or face a no-deal Brexit .
“ These negotiations are coming to an end ; the UK and EU realise that there is very little time left to find an agreement .
We , as representatives of our fellow citizens , must protect their interest and this will be our sole guideline when we vote on the outcome of the negotiations , ” the leaked letter says .
“ We have been crystal clear so far and will continue to be : there won ’ t be a free trade agreement without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on fisheries .
There is nothing that would change our minds , let ’ s not reverse the logic of our negotiations.
” It adds : “ A future partnership agreement makes sense only if it protects the interests of the signatories , there is no doubt that the UK will be losing some benefits by leaving the single market , but this was the choice it made .
Threatening the European fisheries sector won ’ t make the doors of the single market open wider .
`` Why should European fishermen suffer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they were not part of ?
“ The EU negotiating stance is simple and transparent : to protect the interests of EU citizens and businesses , by no means to undermine them .
`` The fisheries sector is no exception.
” France is said to be isolated in its push to maintain the bloc ’ s hardline fisheries demands in the UK-EU trade talks .
Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief negotiator , has encouraged European capitals to give him extra room to manoeuvre in order to reach a compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy is in Brussels this week for crunch talks ahead of a summit of European leaders – seen as the deadline to establish whether an agreement is doable .
MUST READ : Brexit news : EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand During a phone call last weekend , Mr Johnson told Mr Macron he would have to accept cuts to fishing quotas as part of any Brexit deal .
A Downing Street spokesman said : “ The Prime Minister then set out the latest state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship between the UK and the EU .
`` He confirmed the UK 's commitment to exploring every avenue to reach an agreement .
He underlined that a deal was better for both sides , but also that the UK was prepared to end the transition period on Australia-style terms if an agreement could not be found .
“ The Prime Minister emphasised that progress must be made in the coming days to bridge the significant gaps , notably in the areas of fisheries and the level playing field , through the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the President of the European Commission . ''
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Brexit: Barnier 'should stick to mandate on fishing' says attachés
French MEPs Nathalie Loiseau and Pierre Karleskind are pleading with European Parliament colleagues to vote down any trade deal unless EU fishermen are guaranteed “continuous access to British waters and fish”. In a leaked memo, seen by Express.co.uk, the French politicians set out plans to issue a public threat to Boris Johnson as crunch negotiations get underway in Brussels. They wrote: “As the Brexit negotiations are coming to an end, there is a special need for signals of unity coming from all EU institutions, in order to strengthen the hand of our negotiator Michel Barnier and to ensure that a partnership agreement, if reachable, does protect the interests of our fellow citizens.”
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French boats face a potentially devastating cut to fishing opportunities in Britain’s fishing grounds after the end of the Brexit transition period in December. Ms Loiseau is a former French Europe minister and a close confidant of President Macron and Mr Karleskind is chairman of the European Parliament’s fisheries committee. The pair plan to publish an open letter, warning British negotiators must compromise in the bitter row over access to the country’s coastal waters or face a no-deal Brexit. “These negotiations are coming to an end; the UK and EU realise that there is very little time left to find an agreement. We, as representatives of our fellow citizens, must protect their interest and this will be our sole guideline when we vote on the outcome of the negotiations,” the leaked letter says.
Emmanuel Macron allies are helping the French President maintain his hardline fisheries demands
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to retain the same level of access to UK waters for EU boats
“We have been crystal clear so far and will continue to be: there won’t be a free trade agreement without a balanced, sustainable and long-term agreement on fisheries. There is nothing that would change our minds, let’s not reverse the logic of our negotiations.” It adds: “A future partnership agreement makes sense only if it protects the interests of the signatories, there is no doubt that the UK will be losing some benefits by leaving the single market, but this was the choice it made. Threatening the European fisheries sector won’t make the doors of the single market open wider. "Why should European fishermen suffer the consequences of a decision, Brexit, they were not part of? “The EU negotiating stance is simple and transparent: to protect the interests of EU citizens and businesses, by no means to undermine them.
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Nathalie Loiseau is a former French minister of European affairs
"The fisheries sector is no exception.” France is said to be isolated in its push to maintain the bloc’s hardline fisheries demands in the UK-EU trade talks. Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief negotiator, has encouraged European capitals to give him extra room to manoeuvre in order to reach a compromise with British counterpart Lord Frost. The Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy is in Brussels this week for crunch talks ahead of a summit of European leaders – seen as the deadline to establish whether an agreement is doable. MUST READ: Brexit news: EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand
Pierre Karleskind is chairman of the EU Parliament's fisheries committee
During a phone call last weekend, Mr Johnson told Mr Macron he would have to accept cuts to fishing quotas as part of any Brexit deal. A Downing Street spokesman said: “The Prime Minister then set out the latest state of play in the negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU. "He confirmed the UK's commitment to exploring every avenue to reach an agreement. He underlined that a deal was better for both sides, but also that the UK was prepared to end the transition period on Australia-style terms if an agreement could not be found. “The Prime Minister emphasised that progress must be made in the coming days to bridge the significant gaps, notably in the areas of fisheries and the level playing field, through the process of intensive talks between Chief Negotiators agreed with the President of the European Commission." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Brexit POLL: Should Boris WALK AWAY if EU misses Thursday deadline for trade deal?

Last month Boris Johnson gave the EU until October 15 to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK , in order to ensure both Parliaments had enough time to ratify an agreement .
But Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , has suggested the deadline will not be adhered to .
He has told EU ambassadors the talks will continue past Thursday ’ s deadline and does not believe the UK will pull out of the talks if an agreement is not reached this week .
On Friday a senior EU diplomat said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deadline.
” Another said : “ I don ’ t detect any readiness on the British side to suspend the negotiations .
“ This is going to continue .
It is not a deadline.
” Brussels are keen to extend the trade talks until the end of the month , rather than stopping on October 15 .
The European Parliament has said it could ratify an agreement if one arrived before November .
Informal Brexit talks are taking place in Brussels this week , ahead of a European Council summit on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is his deadline for a deal , having imposed the time limit early last month .
JUST IN : Brexit news : EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand In September he said that without agreement it would be time to “ accept and move on ” .
But the two sides are still at a stalemate , as they are unable to agree on a number of key areas , notably fisheries and the level playing field .
Mr Barnier is understood to be nearing a climbdown over the contentious issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders have insisted the negotiator stands firm on the issue .
French President Emmanuel Macron is a leading member of the so-called “ coastal eight ” group which are firmly against any concessions being made on fisheries .
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Britain is vowing for a new quota system , but several EU leaders want fisheries to remain unchanged .
Mr Barnier has also been told he must stand tough on enforcement rules , and ensure the level playing field demand is not scrapped .
But these two areas form part of the Prime Minister ’ s red lines - where he vowed the UK would not cave .

Brexit: Barnier 'should stick to mandate on fishing' says attachés
This poll is now closed. See the results here. Last month Boris Johnson gave the EU until October 15 to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, in order to ensure both Parliaments had enough time to ratify an agreement. But Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator, has suggested the deadline will not be adhered to.
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He has told EU ambassadors the talks will continue past Thursday’s deadline and does not believe the UK will pull out of the talks if an agreement is not reached this week. On Friday a senior EU diplomat said: “Negotiations will continue. It is not a deadline.” Another said: “I don’t detect any readiness on the British side to suspend the negotiations. “This is going to continue. It is not a deadline.”
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Boris Johnson set a deadline of October 15 to reach a deal
Brussels are keen to extend the trade talks until the end of the month, rather than stopping on October 15. The European Parliament has said it could ratify an agreement if one arrived before November. Informal Brexit talks are taking place in Brussels this week, ahead of a European Council summit on Thursday. Mr Johnson has said the meeting is his deadline for a deal, having imposed the time limit early last month. JUST IN: Brexit news: EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand
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In September he said that without agreement it would be time to “accept and move on”. But the two sides are still at a stalemate, as they are unable to agree on a number of key areas, notably fisheries and the level playing field. Mr Barnier is understood to be nearing a climbdown over the contentious issue of fishing rights, but several EU leaders have insisted the negotiator stands firm on the issue. French President Emmanuel Macron is a leading member of the so-called “coastal eight” group which are firmly against any concessions being made on fisheries. DON'T MISS:
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The EU leaders have told Mr Barnier he must insist the same fishing rights continue
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The EU leaders have told Mr Barnier he must insist the same fishing rights continue after the EU transition period ends. Britain is vowing for a new quota system, but several EU leaders want fisheries to remain unchanged. Mr Barnier has also been told he must stand tough on enforcement rules, and ensure the level playing field demand is not scrapped. But these two areas form part of the Prime Minister’s red lines - where he vowed the UK would not cave.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Labour leader on spot over party's attempts to 'embarrass' Boris with COVID-19 red lines

Labour Party local leaders across northern regions of the UK have been engaged in a battle of wills with the UK Government over new coronavirus restrictions .
Boris Johnson is set to announce new measures based on a three-tier system depending on the rate of infections but furlough policies to help out of work locals have exacerbated the divide .
BBC Today programme host Nick Robinson challenged Steve Rotheram : `` There 's been a lot of talk in recent days about a return to the north-south divide , to the bad old days of the 1980s .
`` Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to embarrass a Tory Government ? ''
Ms Rotheram however immediately dismissed the suggestion , saying : `` I lived through the 80s .
`` I was one of those people who was unemployed in the 80s .
I think that the 80s is another issue in this country 's history .
`` What we do n't want is to even go anywhere near what happened during that period . ''
JUST IN : Brussels to IGNORE crunch deadline - Macron makes huge fishing demand He continued : `` We , as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need the Government with us , not against us .
`` And that 's why the continuation of the talks , which are still ongoing , the fact that I 've spoken with the Prime Minister , that I 've been invited to COBRA ... all of those things are a different approach .
`` And we are trying to get the best possible package of support in the businesses in our area so that we can protect jobs , livelihoods and areas of our economy . ''
Under the new guidance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to have all pubs and restaurants shut down , with workers seeing two-thirds of their wages paid by the Government under a new furlough scheme launching on November 1 .
READ MORE : UK split in three in huge lockdown move TODAY - PM to address nation Speaking to Playbook , a senior Conservative politician said : “ This is the moment where we enter the next phase .
`` It ’ s going to be really hard to stomach , it ’ s going to go on for some time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules then we may have to go further still .
`` People in all areas of the country should be under no illusion , we are back to where we were in March , this is going to be sh*t and it may get sh*tter yet.
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UK government 'mustn't work against the north' says Rotheram
Labour Party local leaders across northern regions of the UK have been engaged in a battle of wills with the UK Government over new coronavirus restrictions. Boris Johnson is set to announce new measures based on a three-tier system depending on the rate of infections but furlough policies to help out of work locals have exacerbated the divide. BBC Today programme host Nick Robinson challenged Steve Rotheram: "There's been a lot of talk in recent days about a return to the north-south divide, to the bad old days of the 1980s.
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"Is that anything more than Labour politicians wanting to embarrass a Tory Government?" Ms Rotheram however immediately dismissed the suggestion, saying: "I lived through the 80s. "I was one of those people who was unemployed in the 80s. I think that the 80s is another issue in this country's history. "What we don't want is to even go anywhere near what happened during that period." JUST IN: Brussels to IGNORE crunch deadline - Macron makes huge fishing demand
Labour's Steve Rotheram was asked whether his party is trying to "embarrass" the Government
BBC's Nick Robinson challenged Rotheram over talks of a new north-south divide
He continued: "We, as a city region, are resilient but we need the Government with us, not against us. "And that's why the continuation of the talks, which are still ongoing, the fact that I've spoken with the Prime Minister, that I've been invited to COBRA...all of those things are a different approach. "And we are trying to get the best possible package of support in the businesses in our area so that we can protect jobs, livelihoods and areas of our economy." Under the new guidance, regions falling under tier 3 would be forced to have all pubs and restaurants shut down, with workers seeing two-thirds of their wages paid by the Government under a new furlough scheme launching on November 1. READ MORE: UK split in three in huge lockdown move TODAY - PM to address nation
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UK entering 'most difficult phase of pandemic' says expert
Coronavirus cases have increased across the UK in the past two months
Speaking to Playbook, a senior Conservative politician said: “This is the moment where we enter the next phase. "It’s going to be really hard to stomach, it’s going to go on for some time, and if people don’t follow the rules then we may have to go further still. "People in all areas of the country should be under no illusion, we are back to where we were in March, this is going to be sh*t and it may get sh*tter yet.” DON'T MISS Coronavirus map LIVE: Millions told not to leave as cases TRIPLE [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Boris warned UK on track for 'most difficult phase' of Covid crisis amid new restrictions

The UK has seen a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections over the past two months despite attempts to contain the spread with localised lockdowns .
Boris Johnson is expected to announce a series of stricter measures in a bid to curb the infection rate in areas experiencing the highest rise in cases .
Prof Robert Lechler , the president of the Academy of Medical Sciences , told the Today programme : `` We 're entering a very difficult phase , probably the most difficult phase of this pandemic so far .
`` Because , having got through the peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open up , now as we approach winter the second wave is clearly starting to show itself .
`` Pressure on the NHS is increasing , the economy going into a downturn .
I think it 's a really difficult phase and everybody is extremely fatigued .
`` If I can make one observation about this virus is that it exaggerates inequality in whatever direction you turn and that 's another aspect that is proving hard to handle . ''
The Prime Minister 's restrictions are expected to include a further curfew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants in high-infection areas set to shut down despite the economic impact closures could have .
JUST IN : Brussels to IGNORE crunch deadline - Macron makes huge fishing demand The move is the result of data allegedly showing hospitality venues have become at-risk spots for contracting COVID-19 .
Prof Lachler added : `` The data that I 'm aware of does suggest that those venues are indeed sites of transmission .
That , and households .
`` I 'm not privy to the data itself because I 'm not a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people like Chris Whitty is that there is emerging evidence that hospitality venues are sites of transmission .
`` And , certainly , when you see televised images of the close mixing of people without any kind of protective masks , it seems intuitively rather likely that is the case . ''
READ MORE : UK split in three in huge lockdown move TODAY - PM to address nation The Prime Minister is set to unveil the new tier system in a speech in the Commons on Monday afternoon .
Under the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be split up into `` medium '' , `` high '' or `` very high '' local coronavirus alert areas based on rates of transmission .
Mr Johnson spoke to Cabinet colleagues and local leaders in the north of England on Sunday to explain the new measures .
Tier one restrictions are believed to include a 10pm hospitality curfew and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people .
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UK entering 'most difficult phase of pandemic' says expert
The UK has seen a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections over the past two months despite attempts to contain the spread with localised lockdowns. Boris Johnson is expected to announce a series of stricter measures in a bid to curb the infection rate in areas experiencing the highest rise in cases. Prof Robert Lechler, the president of the Academy of Medical Sciences, told the Today programme: "We're entering a very difficult phase, probably the most difficult phase of this pandemic so far.
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"Because, having got through the peak of the first wave and then starting to open up, now as we approach winter the second wave is clearly starting to show itself. "Pressure on the NHS is increasing, the economy going into a downturn. I think it's a really difficult phase and everybody is extremely fatigued. "If I can make one observation about this virus is that it exaggerates inequality in whatever direction you turn and that's another aspect that is proving hard to handle." The Prime Minister's restrictions are expected to include a further curfew on the hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants in high-infection areas set to shut down despite the economic impact closures could have. JUST IN: Brussels to IGNORE crunch deadline - Macron makes huge fishing demand
Boris Johnson has been warned the UK is facing thew "most difficult phase" of COVID 19
Coronavirus news: Prof Lechler conceded hospitality does play a role in infections rising
The move is the result of data allegedly showing hospitality venues have become at-risk spots for contracting COVID-19. Prof Lachler added: "The data that I'm aware of does suggest that those venues are indeed sites of transmission. That, and households. "I'm not privy to the data itself because I'm not a member of SAGE but what I understand from people like Chris Whitty is that there is emerging evidence that hospitality venues are sites of transmission. "And, certainly, when you see televised images of the close mixing of people without any kind of protective masks, it seems intuitively rather likely that is the case." READ MORE: UK split in three in huge lockdown move TODAY - PM to address nation
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UK government 'mustn't work against the north' says Rotheram
Coronavirus cases have been rising across the UK
The Prime Minister is set to unveil the new tier system in a speech in the Commons on Monday afternoon. Under the new system, parts of the country will be split up into "medium", "high" or "very high" local coronavirus alert areas based on rates of transmission. Mr Johnson spoke to Cabinet colleagues and local leaders in the north of England on Sunday to explain the new measures. Tier one restrictions are believed to include a 10pm hospitality curfew and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--'Could you live on that?' Dowden grilled on minimum furlough wage as MPs set for £3K raise

During an interview with Sky News ' Kay Burley the Conservative Party frontbencher discussed the impact coronavirus restrictions are having on the UK economy .
The furlough scheme will support two-thirds of a person 's salary despite the fact it may fall below the minimum living wage .
Ms Burley said : `` A young person is earning £8.72 an hour for the national living wage , that means £5.84 an hour .
Could you live on that ?
`` I know these are very challenging times but in order to control the virus we are having a big impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary replied : `` The Chancellor has taken unprecedented measures to try and ameliorate the worst impacts of it . ''
The Sky News host added : `` The answer to my question ? ''
Mr Dowden replied : `` It is very difficult for people in that situation , that is why we want to move as quickly as we can while controlling this virus to more of the normality of reopening the economy so people are able to have their jobs back properly . ''
Ms Burley said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now a living wage .
`` Could you survive on £5.84 an hour ?
`` Because MPs are looking to get a £3,000 pay increase aren ’ t they ? ''
The Culture Secretary responded : `` That is for IPSA which is the independent body , we don ’ t want to go back to the position where MPs are determining their own salaries , that was a whole area of difficulty before . ''
This follows the Chancellor pledgeding to expand his Job Support Scheme to allow the Treasury to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firms forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions .
He also increased grants for affected businesses to up to £3,000 a month .
Mr Sunak said : `` I have always said that we will do whatever is necessary to protect jobs and livelihoods as the situation evolves . ''
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Oliver Dowden grilled by Burley on latest job support scheme
During an interview with Sky News' Kay Burley the Conservative Party frontbencher discussed the impact coronavirus restrictions are having on the UK economy. The furlough scheme will support two-thirds of a person's salary despite the fact it may fall below the minimum living wage.
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Ms Burley said: "A young person is earning £8.72 an hour for the national living wage, that means £5.84 an hour. Could you live on that? "I know these are very challenging times but in order to control the virus we are having a big impact on the economy." The Culture Secretary replied: "The Chancellor has taken unprecedented measures to try and ameliorate the worst impacts of it." The Sky News host added: "The answer to my question?" READ MORE: Boris Johnson vows to reduce mortgage deposits
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Mr Dowden replied: "It is very difficult for people in that situation, that is why we want to move as quickly as we can while controlling this virus to more of the normality of reopening the economy so people are able to have their jobs back properly." Ms Burley said: "I wanted to clarify whether you thought £5.84 is now a living wage. "Could you survive on £5.84 an hour? "Because MPs are looking to get a £3,000 pay increase aren’t they?"
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The Culture Secretary responded: "That is for IPSA which is the independent body, we don’t want to go back to the position where MPs are determining their own salaries, that was a whole area of difficulty before." This follows the Chancellor pledgeding to expand his Job Support Scheme to allow the Treasury to pay two-thirds of workers' wages at firms forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions. He also increased grants for affected businesses to up to £3,000 a month. Mr Sunak said: "I have always said that we will do whatever is necessary to protect jobs and livelihoods as the situation evolves." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--No deal Brexit just 24 HOURS away - Trade talks on the brink as Boris's deadline looms

It comes as allies of French president Emmanuel Macron threatened to derail a deal unless the nation ’ s fishing fleets are given the same access to British waters as they have now .
Rows over fish quotas have been one of the major stumbling blocks in the negotiations .
Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman said : “ The Prime Minister has been very clear in his talks with European leaders that time is in short supply.
” Downing Street said the government is racing to reach agreement by October 15 , the next summit of EU leaders and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted is the final deadline .
Lord Frost is in Brussels for talks with his EU counterpart to find a way to end the deadlock .
Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman said the PM wants a deal but is prepared to walk away on world trade rules .
He said : “ We will work as hard as we can to see if we can get an agreement by October 15 .
“ The EU themselves indicated to the UK negotiating team in July that mid-October was the last possible moment for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FURY : French fishermen lash out at UK demands “ We are committed to working hard this week to seek to bridge the gaps that remain , in particular on fisheries and the level-playing field.
” British demands for full control over fishing access has infuriated France .
Mr Macron ’ s allies threatened to block a deal unless EU fishermen are guaranteed “ continuous access to British waters and fish ” .
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Before any post-Brexit deal can enter into force it must be ratified by the EU Parliament .
Ms Loiseau , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karleskind , chairman of the EU Parliament ’ s fisheries committee , are both members of Mr Macron ’ s En Marche party .
They wrote : “ These negotiations are coming to an end ; the UK and EU realise that there is very little time left to find an agreement .
We , as representatives of our fellow citizens , must protect their interest and this will be our sole guideline when we vote on the outcome of the negotiations .

Brexit: Barnier 'should stick to mandate on fishing' says attachés
Chief negotiator Lord Frost will update the Prime Minister tomorrow (WED) on whether there is a realistic chance of an agreement being reached.
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It comes as allies of French president Emmanuel Macron threatened to derail a deal unless the nation’s fishing fleets are given the same access to British waters as they have now. Rows over fish quotas have been one of the major stumbling blocks in the negotiations. Mr Johnson’s spokesman said: “The Prime Minister has been very clear in his talks with European leaders that time is in short supply.” Downing Street said the government is racing to reach agreement by October 15, the next summit of EU leaders and the date Brussels negotiator Michel Barnier has previously insisted is the final deadline.
Trade talks on the brink as Boris's deadline looms
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
Lord Frost is in Brussels for talks with his EU counterpart to find a way to end the deadlock. Mr Johnson’s spokesman said the PM wants a deal but is prepared to walk away on world trade rules. He said: “We will work as hard as we can to see if we can get an agreement by October 15. “The EU themselves indicated to the UK negotiating team in July that mid-October was the last possible moment for a deal.” READ MORE: Brexit fishing FURY: French fishermen lash out at UK demands
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Brexit negotiations could end this week
“We are committed to working hard this week to seek to bridge the gaps that remain, in particular on fisheries and the level-playing field.” British demands for full control over fishing access has infuriated France. Mr Macron’s allies threatened to block a deal unless EU fishermen are guaranteed “continuous access to British waters and fish”. French MEPs Nathalie Loiseau and Pierre Karleskind are pushing European Parliament colleagues to vote down any trade agreement unless it contains the pledge. DON'T MISS
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In a leaked memo, seen by the Daily Express, they set out plans to issue a public threat to heap pressure on Mr Johnson. Before any post-Brexit deal can enter into force it must be ratified by the EU Parliament. Ms Loiseau, a former European affairs minister, and Mr Karleskind, chairman of the EU Parliament’s fisheries committee, are both members of Mr Macron’s En Marche party. They wrote: “These negotiations are coming to an end; the UK and EU realise that there is very little time left to find an agreement. We, as representatives of our fellow citizens, must protect their interest and this will be our sole guideline when we vote on the outcome of the negotiations.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--COVID crisis will last AT LEAST another year - plans to fight virus up to 2022 revealed

Track and trace staff are being hired on 18-month contracts over fears that Coronavirus could be rolling on for months on end .
The contracts , revealed in online job adverts , suggest that health chiefs are preparing for the pandemic to continue at least into 2022 .
It comes as the latest figures reveal there had been a further 13,972 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK .
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 617,688 .
Once a person has a confirmed positive coronavirus test , their case is transferred to NHS Test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which makes an initial decision on how to handle it based on its complexity .
Non-complex cases are then contacted either online or by the call centre staff and asked to give details of their contacts .
But complex cases are escalated to local health protection teams who work to identify and reach recent close contacts and advise them to self-isolate .
Latest figures show that England 's NHS Test and Trace saw its worst week on record for the proportion of contacts it manages to trace .
Some 68.6 percent of close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 in England were reached through the system in the week ending September 30 .
This was the lowest weekly percentage since Test and Trace began , and down from 72.5 percent in the previous week .
READ MORE : Sturgeon blasted for ‘ lack of foresight ’ over coronavirus measures A Whitehall source told Express.co.uk tonight they were “ well prepared ” for the future of Coronavirus stressing “ contact tracing was key ” .
“ We are exploring every potential future avenue to curbing the spread of the disease , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , analysis of Public Health Scotland data shows that over the last month the number of people waiting over 48 hours between their positive case being logged and being interviewed by contact tracers had increased rapidly .
In the week ending October 4th , 441 COVID-19 positive people waited over two days to be interviewed by a contact tracer .
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There had been hopes that an effective vaccine could be widely available in the first half of next year .
Sir Ian Boyd , professor in biology at the University of St Andrews and a member of Westminster 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , added : “ I think at present it is not clear how long contact tracing will be needed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a matter of years .
`` At present , the most sensible precaution is to assume that we will have infection cycles going on for years ahead . ''

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Track and trace staff are being hired on 18-month contracts over fears that Coronavirus could be rolling on for months on end. The contracts, revealed in online job adverts, suggest that health chiefs are preparing for the pandemic to continue at least into 2022.
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It comes as the latest figures reveal there had been a further 13,972 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 617,688. Once a person has a confirmed positive coronavirus test, their case is transferred to NHS Test and Trace or NHS Track and Trace, which makes an initial decision on how to handle it based on its complexity. Non-complex cases are then contacted either online or by the call centre staff and asked to give details of their contacts.
Coronavirus could last until 2022
Test and Trace could last until 2022
But complex cases are escalated to local health protection teams who work to identify and reach recent close contacts and advise them to self-isolate. Latest figures show that England's NHS Test and Trace saw its worst week on record for the proportion of contacts it manages to trace. Some 68.6 percent of close contacts of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in England were reached through the system in the week ending September 30. This was the lowest weekly percentage since Test and Trace began, and down from 72.5 percent in the previous week. READ MORE: Sturgeon blasted for ‘lack of foresight’ over coronavirus measures
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Coronavirus may take years to be eliminated from the UK
A Whitehall source told Express.co.uk tonight they were “well prepared” for the future of Coronavirus stressing “contact tracing was key”. “We are exploring every potential future avenue to curbing the spread of the disease,” they added. At the same time, analysis of Public Health Scotland data shows that over the last month the number of people waiting over 48 hours between their positive case being logged and being interviewed by contact tracers had increased rapidly. In the week ending October 4th, 441 COVID-19 positive people waited over two days to be interviewed by a contact tracer. DON'T MISS:
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Contact tracing is seen as key to combating COVID-19
This was an increase from 177 the week before and 38 this time last month. There had been hopes that an effective vaccine could be widely available in the first half of next year. Sir Ian Boyd, professor in biology at the University of St Andrews and a member of Westminster's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), added: “I think at present it is not clear how long contact tracing will be needed for but it is possible that it could be a matter of years. "At present, the most sensible precaution is to assume that we will have infection cycles going on for years ahead."
People should self-isolate for 14 days if they show symptoms.
Willie Rennie MSP, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, told Express.co.uk: “There’s no knowing just how cataclysmic the damage of these delays could be. “It puts contacts, family, friends or neighbours at greater risk of spreading the virus without their knowing it. "Every minute counts, and tracers need to learn who these people are and reach them much faster. “We can't have positive cases waiting two days, three days and longer to be interviewed about their whereabouts and contacts.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Trade talks EXPLODE: UK fury at US after threat to pile sanctions on Scottish salmon

US representatives have reportedly warned if London attempts to stop the import of chickens or hormone-injected beef , then Donald Trump 's administration could retaliate by targeting the lucrative farmed salmon industry , which plays a key role in the Scottish economy .
Scotland is the third largest producer of farmed salmon in the world , while the salmon industry as a whole is worth more than £800million a year to the country , is home to more than 11,000 jobs , with up to £200million of exports being shipped to the US on an annual basis .
But now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ban because of the prevalence of sea lice in Scottish salmon .
A source at the Department for International Trade told the Mail on Sunday : “ Given that chlorinated chicken is already banned in the UK , for the United States to impose new tariffs on our produce would be illegal and something that we would fight hard against.
” A spokesperson for International Trade Secretary Liz Truss , who is heading up trade talks with the US , said : “ This Government has been absolutely clear that it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromise our high environmental protection , animal welfare and food safety standards .
“ We are a world leader in these areas and that will not change.
” Discussions over a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and US have reached the fourth stage out of seven .
But the thorny issue of food standards has been a stumbling block in talks thus far and still remains unsolved .
US negotiators are likely to cite increasing fears about the environmental impact of salmon farming , particularly that caused by the near-150,000 fish which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland each year .
This can cause pollution from faecal waste and chemicals they have been treated with , while wild fish stocks can be damaged through inter-breeding .
Nicola Sturgeon and her SNP Government are hopeful of significantly boosting Scotland 's economy by doubling the value of farmed salmon by 2030 .
READ MORE : Brexit news : EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand But the 30 million salmon harvested in the country each year are becoming increasingly infected with sea lice .
Conservative MPs are hopeful Joe Biden would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should he defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming Presidential election , by including UK in the Trans-Pacific Partnership ( TPP ) agreement .
Recent research led by Dr Lance Price of George Washington University revealed 90 percent of turkey products , 80 percent of chicken , 70 percent of beef and 60 percent of pork sold in supermarkets in the US show unacceptable levels of E.coli .
Around 13 percent of US pork had salmonella – six times higher than the UK .
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Dr Price said : “ It ’ s a real risk in human health because if somebody has a serious infection with one of these pathogens .
`` It ’ s resistant to the antibiotics that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then they could die .

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US representatives have reportedly warned if London attempts to stop the import of chickens or hormone-injected beef, then Donald Trump's administration could retaliate by targeting the lucrative farmed salmon industry, which plays a key role in the Scottish economy. Scotland is the third largest producer of farmed salmon in the world, while the salmon industry as a whole is worth more than £800million a year to the country, is home to more than 11,000 jobs, with up to £200million of exports being shipped to the US on an annual basis. But now the US is said to be threatening a ban because of the prevalence of sea lice in Scottish salmon.
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A source at the Department for International Trade told the Mail on Sunday: “Given that chlorinated chicken is already banned in the UK, for the United States to impose new tariffs on our produce would be illegal and something that we would fight hard against.” A spokesperson for International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, who is heading up trade talks with the US, said: “This Government has been absolutely clear that it will not sign a trade deal that will compromise our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards. “We are a world leader in these areas and that will not change.” Discussions over a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and US have reached the fourth stage out of seven.
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But the thorny issue of food standards has been a stumbling block in talks thus far and still remains unsolved. US negotiators are likely to cite increasing fears about the environmental impact of salmon farming, particularly that caused by the near-150,000 fish which escapes from cages in the waters of Scotland each year. This can cause pollution from faecal waste and chemicals they have been treated with, while wild fish stocks can be damaged through inter-breeding. Nicola Sturgeon and her SNP Government are hopeful of significantly boosting Scotland's economy by doubling the value of farmed salmon by 2030. READ MORE: Brexit news: EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand
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But the 30 million salmon harvested in the country each year are becoming increasingly infected with sea lice. Conservative MPs are hopeful Joe Biden would take a more relaxed approach to this should he defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming Presidential election, by including UK in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Recent research led by Dr Lance Price of George Washington University revealed 90 percent of turkey products, 80 percent of chicken, 70 percent of beef and 60 percent of pork sold in supermarkets in the US show unacceptable levels of E.coli. Around 13 percent of US pork had salmonella – six times higher than the UK. DON'T MISS
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The report also found almost half of the samples proved resistant to at least one of the six most common antibiotics in the US. Dr Price said: “It’s a real risk in human health because if somebody has a serious infection with one of these pathogens. "It’s resistant to the antibiotics that the doctor would use to treat them, then they could die.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Boris Johnson's key trait that stunned EU and prevented Brexit trade deal manipulation

Bruges Group director Robert Oulds argued the differences between Boris Johnson and Theresa May have resulted in a better chance at a full Brexit .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Oulds claimed Boris Johnson 's determination and belief in Brexit has allowed the UK to make more headway in trade deal talks .
He added Theresa May 's attitude regarding Brexit allowed the EU to get comfortable and take advantage of the UK .
He insisted one of the key reasons for this was the idea that Ms May believed the EU was `` holding all the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Oulds said : `` Theresa May did not believe in British independence .
`` She was a Remainer , she remained sceptical about Brexit and was unable to say that Britain would be better outside of the EU .
`` This is even though it was her Government 's policy to respect the referendum and take forward Brexit .
`` She went into the game believing the other side was holding all the good cards . ''
Mr Oulds noted the EU was forced to adapt when they faced Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government strategy in the trade talks .
He said : `` The difference is Boris Johnson actually does believe in Brexit .
`` Despite his faults , he believes in the project of Britain being an independent country and a self-governing democracy .
`` That is the main difference and of course he has the personal charisma to win other people over to his point of view . ''
Mr Oulds noted the difficulties Boris Johnson has faced in the Brexit trade talks , but argued he was confident the UK would succeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public gave Boris Johnson a handsome majority and gave him the power to go to the EU and make demands .
`` He still has a long way to go to get a full Brexit but he has to honour his pledge to Northern Ireland to make sure it remains and integral part of the United Kingdom .
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Brexit: Boris Johnson compared to Theresa May by Oulds
Bruges Group director Robert Oulds argued the differences between Boris Johnson and Theresa May have resulted in a better chance at a full Brexit. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Oulds claimed Boris Johnson's determination and belief in Brexit has allowed the UK to make more headway in trade deal talks. He added Theresa May's attitude regarding Brexit allowed the EU to get comfortable and take advantage of the UK.
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He insisted one of the key reasons for this was the idea that Ms May believed the EU was "holding all the cards" in the Brexit trade deal talks. Mr Oulds said: "Theresa May did not believe in British independence. "She was a Remainer, she remained sceptical about Brexit and was unable to say that Britain would be better outside of the EU. "This is even though it was her Government's policy to respect the referendum and take forward Brexit. DON'T MISS: Brexit fishing FURY: French fishermen lash out at UK demands
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Boris Johnson: Mr Oulds noted that the EU was forced to adapt when they faced Boris Johnson, his Brexit team and the new Government strategy in the trade talks.
"She went into the game believing the other side was holding all the good cards." Mr Oulds noted the EU was forced to adapt when they faced Boris Johnson, his Brexit team and the new Government strategy in the trade talks. He said: "The difference is Boris Johnson actually does believe in Brexit. "Despite his faults, he believes in the project of Britain being an independent country and a self-governing democracy.
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Boris Johnson: Theresa May's attitude regarding Brexit allowed the EU to get comfortable and take advantage of the UK.
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"That is the main difference and of course he has the personal charisma to win other people over to his point of view." Mr Oulds noted the difficulties Boris Johnson has faced in the Brexit trade talks, but argued he was confident the UK would succeed. He said: "The British public gave Boris Johnson a handsome majority and gave him the power to go to the EU and make demands. "He still has a long way to go to get a full Brexit but he has to honour his pledge to Northern Ireland to make sure it remains and integral part of the United Kingdom. READ MORE: Brexit threat sends EU into panic - Brussels braces for no deal [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-12--Liverpool Mayor erupts at COVID-19 measures as he demands workers get full compensation

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Pubs and bars in the Liverpool City Region will be required to close from Wednesday as the Government announced the area was being placed onto the most serious COVID-19 alert level .
The restrictions will also see wedding receptions banned , and the closure of gyms , sports facilities , betting shops and casinos .
But Mayor Joe Anderson has hit out at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme for workers in the affected sectors .
Speaking to LBC , Mr Anderson said : `` We want a higher level of furlough for these businesses that have been closed in the city of Liverpool .
`` We want full compensation for those businesses and full compensation for the low paid staff that work in them .
`` The fact of the matter is that they have n't caused this crisis .
`` They are being forced to close by the government and that 's the same principle that they apply in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national lockdown .
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Liverpool lockdown: Joe Anderson calls for 'higher' furlough level
Pubs and bars in the Liverpool City Region will be required to close from Wednesday as the Government announced the area was being placed onto the most serious COVID-19 alert level. The restrictions will also see wedding receptions banned, and the closure of gyms, sports facilities, betting shops and casinos. But Mayor Joe Anderson has hit out at the new restrictions and demanded a furlough scheme for workers in the affected sectors.
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Speaking to LBC, Mr Anderson said: "We want a higher level of furlough for these businesses that have been closed in the city of Liverpool. "We want full compensation for those businesses and full compensation for the low paid staff that work in them. "The fact of the matter is that they haven't caused this crisis. "They are being forced to close by the government and that's the same principle that they apply in the national furlough scheme when was a national lockdown. READ MORE: Coronavirus cases by postcode: Covid deaths mapped - how to check data
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has erupted in fury at Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson announced stricter restrictions in Liverpool as COVID-19 cases spike
"We're saying it's common sense and consistent that if you're going to have a local lockdown, you should have a local lockdown furlough scheme." LBC presendter Eddie Mair interjected: "But the measures then were imposed from Whitehall." The mayor continued: "There was a conversation where we were told that these measures were going to be introduced, there was no negotiation. "When the Prime Minister said in the Commons that 'we reached an agreement with the Liverpool city leader' that was not true. We argued really consistently and clearly."
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Pubs and bars in the Liverpool City Region will be required to close from Wednesday
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new restrictions "will be critical to save lives and protect the NHS". He said: "This is a vital moment in our national effort against the second wave of the virus. "We will continue to work closely with other local leaders in the days ahead." The Government said local leaders in the Liverpool City Region will be able to call on the armed forces to provide "additional logistical support" if needed. DON'T MISS London lockdown: Capital avoids Tier 2…despite Sadiq warning [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--London on brink of lockdown: Sadiq Khan confirms crackdown IMMINENT as Covid-19 cases soar

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London Mayor Sadiq @ @ @ @ @ number of fresh coronavirus cases are putting the Capital on track for further restrictions .
@ @ @ @ @ placed under tier one of the new coronavirus monitoring system from Wednesday .
But Mr @ @ @ @ @ infection has been steadily spiking and could result in the Capital being moved on to @ @ @ @ @ isolation measures , withing days .
Speaking to LBC , he said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 .
When you get to 100 per 100,000 , that 's the trigger @ @ @ @ @ 2 . ''

London lockdown: Tier 2 restrictions 'days' away says Sadiq Khan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned locals the increasing number of fresh coronavirus cases are putting the Capital on track for further restrictions. London is due to be placed under tier one of the new coronavirus monitoring system from Wednesday. But Mr Khan said the rate of infection has been steadily spiking and could result in the Capital being moved on to tier two, and stricter isolation measures, within days.
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Speaking to LBC, he said: "I'm really pleased that working collegially with councils and Public Health England...we want to go as one. "That's why I talk about the average of 90 cases per 100,000. "We think we're approaching the trigger point and that's why I've been really upfront and straight with Londoners. "Because of the indicators I've seen, over the course of the next few days, we will be going to tier two which is the high tier." JUST IN: Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demand as no deal looms
London is due to be placed under tier two from Wednesday
London Mayor Sadiq Khan forecast a swift passage into tier two
Mr Khan also voiced his support for suggestions from Government advisors advocating for a snap "circuit-break" lockdown to suppress the coronavirus. He said that would be the "most effective way to slow down the spread of the virus and to get a grip with it is a short, two-week circuit breaker across the country. "Doing that not simply stops the spread of the virus but also avoids months and months and months of restrictions in tier one, two or three," he added. The new tier system categorises regions across England based on the rate of infection they are experiencing. Those with fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 residents are placed under tier one, areas with over 100 cases per 100,000 fall under tier two and those with significantly higher infections are tier three. READ MORE: 'Virus IS out of control' Nicola Sturgeon shamed as Scotland Covid cases continue to rise Can't see the below coronavirus poll? Click here to take part
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London's Sadiq Khan backed plans for a "circuit-break" lockdown in England
According to a document released on Monday, members of SAGE had advised the Government to go for an urgent "circuit-breaker" lockdown to avoid sparking a "large epidemic." Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt insisted Westminster has to be ready to "change tack" should the measures adopted so fare fail to succeed. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Hunt said: "If it turns out that we’re not doing what we need to do to get this under control, yes, we have to change tack "In this pandemic, everything seems to be in sort of two-week cycles, so the infections go up and then two weeks later you see admissions to hospitals go up, two weeks later you see ICU (intensive care unit) admissions go up. DON'T MISS WHO backtracks on coronavirus lockdown advice [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--'Virus IS out of control' Nicola Sturgeon shamed as Scotland Covid cases continue to rise

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Nicola Sturgeon was forced to defend her approach to the coronavirus pandemic as she was challenged on the rising number of new infections across Scotland .
STV reporter Gordong Chree put the SNP First Minister on the spot as he pointed out Scotland had long surpassed the 5 percent rate of newly infected individuals .
As Mr Chree inisted that `` the virus is out of control now '' , Ms Sturgeon was left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conceded the rate of infection is worrying but insisted Scotland can still get a grip of the virus : `` I 'm the last person that 's going to try and minimise the challenge we face .
I try not to do that , I try to be upfront and frank with people .
`` I do n't think it 's true to say it 's out of control , we are still working to break chains of transmission and to slow down the transmission .
`` But we are at a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all need to do what is asked of us and we need to make sure we 're abiding by all of the rules because the difference between where we are now , which is a virus that is accelerating again but is not out of control , and one that is running out of control is often a very fine line .
`` We 've chosen deliberately to intervene early and take some criticism for it , particularly around the measures we announced last week on hospitality . ''
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Sturgeon says Scotland is at a 'perilous' point as cases rise
Nicola Sturgeon was forced to defend her approach to the coronavirus pandemic as she was challenged on the rising number of new infections across Scotland. STV reporter Gordong Chree put the SNP First Minister on the spot as he pointed out Scotland had long surpassed the 5 percent rate of newly infected individuals. As Mr Chree inisted that "the virus is out of control now", Ms Sturgeon was left to defend her position.
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The First Minister conceded the rate of infection is worrying but insisted Scotland can still get a grip of the virus: "I'm the last person that's going to try and minimise the challenge we face. I try not to do that, I try to be upfront and frank with people. "I don't think it's true to say it's out of control, we are still working to break chains of transmission and to slow down the transmission. "But we are at a very perilous point in this journey. We all need to do what is asked of us and we need to make sure we're abiding by all of the rules because the difference between where we are now, which is a virus that is accelerating again but is not out of control, and one that is running out of control is often a very fine line. "We've chosen deliberately to intervene early and take some criticism for it, particularly around the measures we announced last week on hospitality." JUST IN: It's not ALL about fishing! Finland breaks EU ranks ahead of crunch Brexit talks Can't see the below coronavirus poll? Click here to take part
Nicola Sturgeon was confronted over the rising COVID-19 cases in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon insisted there is still time for Scotland to get a grip of the virus
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Last week Ms Sturgeon announced a controversial measure unleashing strict measures on pubs and restaurants across the central belt of Scotland. Other hospitality venues saw the introduction of curfews in a move the Scottish Government insists will help contain the spread of the coronavirus. Ms Sturgeon continued: "But I think it's the right thing to do, to try to act early and decisively rather than leaving it perhaps too late and be able to get control of it then. "We have an R number that is not how we'd want it to be, we've got a doubling rate that is shorter than we'd want it to be. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson blasts Nicola Sturgeon for her ‘deep-seated hatred’ of the English
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demand as no deal looms

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The Brussels diplomat has revealed progress is being made in the wrangling over an EU-UK trade in recent weeks .
But he has conceded the two sides are yet to make a significant breakthrough ahead of a crunch summit of European leaders .
Downing Street insists the Government is racing to reach an agreement by Thursday .
And Mr Johnson was said to be ready to pull the plug on talks unless progress is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media , Mr Barnier said : “ Strong EU unity confirmed ahead of European Council .
“ The EU will continue to work for a fair deal in the coming days and weeks.
” But Government officials hit back , accusing the EU of attempting to frustrate the process .
A UK Government source said : “ The EU have been using the old playbook in which they thought running down the clock would work against the UK .
They have assumed that the UK would be more willing to compromise the longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all these tactics have achieved is to get us to the middle of October with lots of work that could have been done left undone .
“ This is all the more frustrating because it is clear that we have come a long way since the beginning of the year .
We have approached the negotiations constructively and reasonably but time is now extraordinarily short .
We need the EU to urgently up the pace and inject some creativity .
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The Brussels diplomat has revealed progress is being made in the wrangling over an EU-UK trade in recent weeks. But he has conceded the two sides are yet to make a significant breakthrough ahead of a crunch summit of European leaders. Downing Street insists the Government is racing to reach an agreement by Thursday.
And Mr Johnson was said to be ready to pull the plug on talks unless progress is not made within days.
Writing on social media, Mr Barnier said: “Strong EU unity confirmed ahead of European Council.
“The EU will continue to work for a fair deal in the coming days and weeks.”
But Government officials hit back, accusing the EU of attempting to frustrate the process.
A UK Government source said: “The EU have been using the old playbook in which they thought running down the clock would work against the UK. They have assumed that the UK would be more willing to compromise the longer the process ran, but in fact all these tactics have achieved is to get us to the middle of October with lots of work that could have been done left undone.
“This is all the more frustrating because it is clear that we have come a long way since the beginning of the year. We have approached the negotiations constructively and reasonably but time is now extraordinarily short. We need the EU to urgently up the pace and inject some creativity.”


thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--Back off, Barnier! Northern Irish minister lashes out at EU over Brexit border plan

Edwin Poots , Stormont ’ s Agriculture Minister , warned Northern Ireland could be `` hurt '' as a consequence of `` horse-trading deals '' ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period at the end of the year .
The Northern Ireland Protocol , part of the Brexit divorce deal , will see the region continue to enforce the EU 's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards .
Mr Poots , who is a member of the pro-Brexit DUP , had previously stated he had `` no intention of facilitating infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been instructed to start work on checkpoints at Northern Ireland 's seaports without delay by Westminster .
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone questioned Mr Poots during a Stormont session about the implications of infrastructure at Larne , a key Irish port in Northern Ireland , not being ready for the end of the transition period .
Responding , the Minister said he did not believe the IT system , which he described as critically important , would be ready either .
He made clear his department has been working closely with the UK Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over again '' Northern Ireland needs to retain unfettered access to the Great Britain market .
He said : `` Whilst the UK Government have made it clear that trade between Northern Ireland and GB will be unfettered , and the EU has n't accepted that by the way , and the EU need to back off and accept the fact that if Britain wants to accept goods from Northern Ireland unfettered , they can butt out .
`` Northern Ireland needs to be getting the most minimal checks possible in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU needs to ensure that that happens and that the people of Northern Ireland are not hurt as a consequence of their horse-trading deals . ''
Mr Poots also railed against the protocol as a `` Westminster imposed solution to an Irish problem on Northern Ireland '' and said he `` does not necessarily trust those people who are negotiating on our behalf because we have been let down too many times before '' .
Mr Poots further warned Northern Ireland `` can not become a backdoor '' for goods coming via the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Albania , which he said “ was at one stage in Europe where it was a place where goods could come in and be transited to other places '' .
The MLA concluded : `` We need to ensure that the integrity of our food system is maintained , and for that reason the suggested six months free for all , which the UK Government seemed to be inclined to go to , is something that I am fighting , '' he added .
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Edwin Poots, Stormont’s Agriculture Minister, warned Northern Ireland could be "hurt" as a consequence of "horse-trading deals" ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period at the end of the year. The Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the Brexit divorce deal, will see the region continue to enforce the EU's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards.
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Mr Poots, who is a member of the pro-Brexit DUP, had previously stated he had "no intention of facilitating infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports". However, his department has been instructed to start work on checkpoints at Northern Ireland's seaports without delay by Westminster. SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone questioned Mr Poots during a Stormont session about the implications of infrastructure at Larne, a key Irish port in Northern Ireland, not being ready for the end of the transition period. Responding, the Minister said he did not believe the IT system, which he described as critically important, would be ready either.
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NI trade minister Edwin Poots (Centre) has hit out at the EU
He made clear his department has been working closely with the UK Government and has warned them "over and over again" Northern Ireland needs to retain unfettered access to the Great Britain market. He said: "Whilst the UK Government have made it clear that trade between Northern Ireland and GB will be unfettered, and the EU hasn't accepted that by the way, and the EU need to back off and accept the fact that if Britain wants to accept goods from Northern Ireland unfettered, they can butt out. "Northern Ireland needs to be getting the most minimal checks possible in terms of goods coming from GB, and the EU needs to ensure that that happens and that the people of Northern Ireland are not hurt as a consequence of their horse-trading deals." Mr Poots also railed against the protocol as a "Westminster imposed solution to an Irish problem on Northern Ireland" and said he "does not necessarily trust those people who are negotiating on our behalf because we have been let down too many times before". READ MORE: Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demands
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Larne Port
Mr Poots further warned Northern Ireland "cannot become a backdoor" for goods coming via the Republic of Ireland. He compared this to Albania, which he said “was at one stage in Europe where it was a place where goods could come in and be transited to other places". The MLA concluded: "We need to ensure that the integrity of our food system is maintained, and for that reason the suggested six months free for all, which the UK Government seemed to be inclined to go to, is something that I am fighting," he added. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--It's not ALL about fishing! Finland breaks EU ranks ahead of crunch Brexit talks

Tytti Tuppurainen , Finland 's European minister , said this morning aviation was a hugely important matter for her country - a pointed reminder to Michel Barnier and his team that not everything hinged on fishing .
While fishing has become one of the biggest sticking points in Brexit talks , with France in particular refusing to back down over access to UK waters , Ms Tuppurainen 's comments this morning shows the EU is not united on the matter .
Ms Tuppurainen admitted the EU was still keen on a deal with the UK `` but not at any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summit of EU leaders on Thursday , she added the specific sensitivities of the Bloc 's 27 member states needed more attention in EU-UK technical talks .
Ms Tuppurainen added : “ There are also many national issues which need to be handled for instance , for us Finland it is important to pay more attention to the aviation issue that requires more attention at the technical level of the negotiations.
” Markku Keinänen , Finnish Ambassador to the UK , adding he was “ still very optimistic that we can find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this “ can ’ t be guaranteed ” adding : “ Both sides have red lines that they don ’ t want to change .
“ The coming weeks will be crucial – we have to be able to reach reasonable progress so we can enter the final phase of negotiations.
” Tom Dodds , British Ambassador to Finland agreed with his counterpart , stressing `` Both sides would like to have an agreement . ''
He added : “ But Boris Johnson has been very clear that unless we have a clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an agreement by the middle of this month the UK side and the EU side will have to double down on preparations for trading in a different way.
” READ MORE : Boris told to stick to Brexit threat if no deal struck this week The UK and European Union are engaged in three days of intensive negotiations as the clock ticks down to Boris Johnson 's deadline for progress in trade talks .
Boris Johnson wants a deal by October 15th but it is becoming increasingly likely the deadline could slip by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson has spoken to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron with other European nations hoping for a deal .
However , gaps still remain between the UK and EU sides over fishing rights and the so-called `` level playing field '' on state subsidies , workers ' rights and environmental standards .
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The PM ’ s spokesperson added : “ David Frost and the UK negotiating team are in Brussels today for further talks as part of the intensified process that was agreed by the PM and Ursula von der Leyen .
`` These talks will continue until Wednesday .
“ Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of this week .

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Tytti Tuppurainen, Finland's European minister, said this morning aviation was a hugely important matter for her country - a pointed reminder to Michel Barnier and his team that not everything hinged on fishing. While fishing has become one of the biggest sticking points in Brexit talks, with France in particular refusing to back down over access to UK waters, Ms Tuppurainen's comments this morning shows the EU is not united on the matter.
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Ms Tuppurainen admitted the EU was still keen on a deal with the UK "but not at any cost". Speaking ahead of a summit of EU leaders on Thursday, she added the specific sensitivities of the Bloc's 27 member states needed more attention in EU-UK technical talks. Ms Tuppurainen added: “There are also many national issues which need to be handled for instance, for us Finland it is important to pay more attention to the aviation issue that requires more attention at the technical level of the negotiations.” Markku Keinänen, Finnish Ambassador to the UK, adding he was “still very optimistic that we can find a solution”.
Finland has hinted a deal could be secured
UK chief negotiator David Frost is meeting his counterpart in Brussels this week
But he made clear this “can’t be guaranteed” adding: “Both sides have red lines that they don’t want to change. “The coming weeks will be crucial – we have to be able to reach reasonable progress so we can enter the final phase of negotiations.” Tom Dodds, British Ambassador to Finland agreed with his counterpart, stressing "Both sides would like to have an agreement." He added: “But Boris Johnson has been very clear that unless we have a clear indication that there is going to be an agreement by the middle of this month the UK side and the EU side will have to double down on preparations for trading in a different way.” READ MORE: Boris told to stick to Brexit threat if no deal struck this week
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Tytti Tuppurainen
The UK and European Union are engaged in three days of intensive negotiations as the clock ticks down to Boris Johnson's deadline for progress in trade talks. Boris Johnson wants a deal by October 15th but it is becoming increasingly likely the deadline could slip by without an agreement. In recent days Mr Johnson has spoken to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron with other European nations hoping for a deal. However, gaps still remain between the UK and EU sides over fishing rights and the so-called "level playing field" on state subsidies, workers' rights and environmental standards. DON'T MISS:
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The EU is remaining firm on access to fishing waters
Downing Street stressed Mr Johnson remained committed to the October 15th date and pointed out the EU's Michel Barnier had said the "moment of truth" in the negotiations would come in the middle of this month. The PM’s spokesperson added: “David Frost and the UK negotiating team are in Brussels today for further talks as part of the intensified process that was agreed by the PM and Ursula von der Leyen. "These talks will continue until Wednesday. “Then the European Council takes place at the end of this week.
Talks between the UK and EU are ongoing at the moment


thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--Germany panic: BMW chief issues major Brexit warning - no deal will cost industry €11bn

Leading voices in Germany ’ s automotive industry has warned a no deal Brexit could cost car manufacturers and supplies a whopping €11billion .
As a result , they are urging Britain and the EU to agree a tariff-free trade deal in the coming days and weeks .
Nicolas Peter , BMW ’ s finance director , aired the concerns during an online press conference .
He said : `` The European Automobile Manufacturers Association ( ACEA ) has estimated that it could cost car manufacturers and suppliers from 10 to 11 billion euros , so we need tariff-free trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be seamless .
“ We have a just-in-time production system , so customs administrative processing must be efficient . ''
In practice , the best solution would be to leave cross-border trade between the UK and other EU countries without customs tariffs , he said .
Britain would also need to ensure it follows current EU emission requirements , to ensure automakers can sell the same models in both Britain and the bloc .
If the UK leaves the bloc without a deal at the end of the year , trading goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borders would be shut and all good would have to be checked going in and out of the UK .
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Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , has indicated the talks will extend beyond the deadline .
He wrote on Twitter : “ Strong EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The EU will continue to work for a fair deal in the coming days and weeks .
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Brexit: No deal scenario ‘is the worst case’ says Michael Roth
Leading voices in Germany’s automotive industry has warned a no deal Brexit could cost car manufacturers and supplies a whopping €11billion. As a result, they are urging Britain and the EU to agree a tariff-free trade deal in the coming days and weeks.
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Nicolas Peter, BMW’s finance director, aired the concerns during an online press conference. He said: "The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has estimated that it could cost car manufacturers and suppliers from 10 to 11 billion euros, so we need tariff-free trade. “And even then, it must be seamless. “We have a just-in-time production system, so customs administrative processing must be efficient."
German businesses are beginning to panic that Brexit will come at a huge cost to its economy
BMW’s corporate headquarters in Munich
In practice, the best solution would be to leave cross-border trade between the UK and other EU countries without customs tariffs, he said. Britain would also need to ensure it follows current EU emission requirements, to ensure automakers can sell the same models in both Britain and the bloc. If the UK leaves the bloc without a deal at the end of the year, trading goods will become protracted and delays inevitable. Borders would be shut and all good would have to be checked going in and out of the UK. JUST IN: Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demands
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Michel Barnier has indicated the talks will extend beyond Boris Johnson's deadline
Boris Johnson had imposed a deadline of October 15 to reach a deal with the bloc, but it looks as if talks will continue beyond this time frame. Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has indicated the talks will extend beyond the deadline. He wrote on Twitter: “Strong EU unity confirmed ahead of European Council. “The EU will continue to work for a fair deal in the coming days and weeks.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--Shadow Chancellor slapped down in fierce exchange over 'odd' Labour position U-turn

Following the announcement of a new tier system to determine COVID-19 restrictions , concerns have been raised over possible financial support for areas affected .
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds questioned the Government 's repeated `` deviation '' from their original coronavirus plans and called for funding for locked down regions .
Stephen Barclay , the Chief Secretary to the Treasury , hit back at the Labour MP , pointing out her own party 's backtracking .
Ms Dodds told the House : `` Just over a month ago , the Conservatives passed a motion in this House stating that 'any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will cause damage to the United Kingdom economy ' .
`` The first deviation came two weeks later when the Chancellor announced his sink or swim job support scheme .
`` Design faults in that scheme are already leading to substantial and unnecessary job losses .
`` His handling of this economic crisis is testing patience to its limits , especially the patience of those who 's jobs are threatened .
There are many critical questions this Government must answer . ''
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Click here to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's slightly odd for the Opposition to talk about deviation when their own position has deviated as much as it has .
`` Not least on issues such as the curfew which they said they would support and then refused to do so .
`` In terms of the points of substance that she raises , the package of support that the Chancellor and Prime Minister announced did support local authorities .
`` There 's an additional billion to local authorities plus a further £500 million to address the Track and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This again reflects the fact that this Government is listening to local leaders and bringing forth responses .
`` We 've seen that in the additional funding that has been allocated to Merseyside .
`` We 've seen it in the additonal funding that reflected the listening that we were doing in our conversations with Scottish , Welsh and Northern Irish ministers . ''
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Following the announcement of a new tier system to determine COVID-19 restrictions, concerns have been raised over possible financial support for areas affected. Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds questioned the Government's repeated "deviation" from their original coronavirus plans and called for funding for locked down regions. Stephen Barclay, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, hit back at the Labour MP, pointing out her own party's backtracking.
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Ms Dodds told the House: "Just over a month ago, the Conservatives passed a motion in this House stating that 'any deviation from this Government's proposed plan will cause damage to the United Kingdom economy'. "The first deviation came two weeks later when the Chancellor announced his sink or swim job support scheme. "Design faults in that scheme are already leading to substantial and unnecessary job losses. "His handling of this economic crisis is testing patience to its limits, especially the patience of those who's jobs are threatened. There are many critical questions this Government must answer." READ MORE: Piers Morgan slams 'ineffective' Starmer as Labour's tactic backfires Can't see the below coronavirus poll? Click here to take part
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Labour Party: Barclay said, 'Sdd for the Opposition to talk about deviation when their own position'
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Mr Barclay shot back: "It's slightly odd for the Opposition to talk about deviation when their own position has deviated as much as it has. "Not least on issues such as the curfew which they said they would support and then refused to do so. "In terms of the points of substance that she raises, the package of support that the Chancellor and Prime Minister announced did support local authorities. "There's an additional billion to local authorities plus a further £500 million to address the Track and Trace locally."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-13--Boris Johnson warning: Lord Blunkett points out major flaw in UK's coronavirus numbers

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett called for Boris Johnson to discount student numbers when imposing the three-tier lockdown system on the UK .
The Labour Party peer stated that taking out the number of student infections in an area will give a much better picture of the true rate of contagion in the area .
Lord Blunkett said : `` We need to know what it is that drives you into the different tiers , into tier two and tier three .
`` What drivers should we discount ?
For instance , in Nottinghamshire they have put the whole county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only 62 out of 100,000 virus cases .
`` In Nottingham city which is about half the size of Sheffield or Liverpool there is over 680 out of 100,000 .
`` You might logically think that the city is massively affected by the two big universities , Nottingham and Nottingham Trent and they clearly are .
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Click here to take part '' Why don ’ t we use a bit of logic and say take the student numbers out and then you have got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , England 's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty backed further lockdown restrictions as he admitted that the current plan is `` not enough '' .
Prof Whitty explained that while the three-tier system put in place will help slow the spread of COVID-19 , more needs to be done by local authorities .
Speaking from Downing Street , He said : `` I am very confident that the measures that are currently in place are working to slow the virus and these measures will help to slow it further .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confident that the tier three proposals for the highest rates would be enough to get on top of it .
`` That is why there 's a lot of flexibility in the tier 3 level for local authorities guided the by the directors of public health , who are absolutely superb , to actually go up that range so they can do significantly more than the absolute base .
`` The base will not be sufficient , I think that is very clearly the professional view .
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Lord Blunkett calls for students to be 'discounted' in tier levels
Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett called for Boris Johnson to discount student numbers when imposing the three-tier lockdown system on the UK. The Labour Party peer stated that taking out the number of student infections in an area will give a much better picture of the true rate of contagion in the area.
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Lord Blunkett said: "We need to know what it is that drives you into the different tiers, into tier two and tier three. "What drivers should we discount? For instance, in Nottinghamshire they have put the whole county into level two but in Mansfield there is only 62 out of 100,000 virus cases. "In Nottingham city which is about half the size of Sheffield or Liverpool there is over 680 out of 100,000. "You might logically think that the city is massively affected by the two big universities, Nottingham and Nottingham Trent and they clearly are. Can't see the below coronavirus poll? Click here to take part
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"Why don’t we use a bit of logic and say take the student numbers out and then you have got a much better picture." On Monday, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty backed further lockdown restrictions as he admitted that the current plan is "not enough". Prof Whitty explained that while the three-tier system put in place will help slow the spread of COVID-19, more needs to be done by local authorities. Speaking from Downing Street, He said: "I am very confident that the measures that are currently in place are working to slow the virus and these measures will help to slow it further.
Lockdown: Whitty says there’s 'flexibility’ in Three Tier level
"I am not confident and nor is anybody confident that the tier three proposals for the highest rates would be enough to get on top of it. "That is why there's a lot of flexibility in the tier 3 level for local authorities guided the by the directors of public health, who are absolutely superb, to actually go up that range so they can do significantly more than the absolute base. "The base will not be sufficient, I think that is very clearly the professional view. DON'T MISS Coronavirus cases by postcode: Covid deaths mapped - how to check data [INSIGHT]
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