thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--'We should be proud to buy British!' Tory MPs back 'incredible' Brexit Britain

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Paul Howell explained supporting British business is part of the bigger plan to create jobs in the UK .
While Dehenna Davison MP added that politicians should promote British goods more .
During the second day of the Blue Collar Conservatism conference , Mr Howell said : `` It always feels good to support your local environment whether that 's your local town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think paying a small premium that is creating jobs in our part of the world is absolutely a good thing to do . ''
Ms Davison added : `` There 's an amazing sense of community in the North East that I do n't think anywhere else in the country has .
`` I think there 's definitely that sort of proudness of being British and standing up for the values we have as a country .
`` One of my favourite visits was to the Ebac factory where every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sticker on there to prove that it 's the best of British , it 's high quality and it 's promoting being proud of our incredible exports .
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Paul Howell explained supporting British business is part of the bigger plan to create jobs in the UK. While Dehenna Davison MP added that politicians should promote British goods more. During the second day of the Blue Collar Conservatism conference, Mr Howell said: "It always feels good to support your local environment whether that's your local town, your county or a parliamentary seat.
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"I think paying a small premium that is creating jobs in our part of the world is absolutely a good thing to do." Ms Davison added: "There's an amazing sense of community in the North East that I don't think anywhere else in the country has. "I think there's definitely that sort of proudness of being British and standing up for the values we have as a country. "One of my favourite visits was to the Ebac factory where every single washing machine gets a Union Jack sticker on there to prove that it's the best of British, it's high quality and it's promoting being proud of our incredible exports. READ MORE: 'Buying British is the answer!' Tory MP issues warning to Sunak
Tory MP Paul Howell has insisted he would pay a premium to buy British products
Paul Howell explained supporting British business helps employment
"The North East is incredible, the UK is incredible and I think it's time we as politicians start talking about that more." The results from the poll, which ran on Express.co.uk, from 12pm to 5pm today, asked whether the Britons would be willing to spend more on British-made products. A total of 7,471 votes were and a staggering 94 percent (6,993) of readers voted in favour of spending more on UK products. Only six percent (401) said 'no' and just 77 people opted for 'don't know'.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--EU red tape is 'DESTROYING British industry' - Tory Mayor lashes out at Brussels rules

The Conservative Mayor of the Tees Valley explained procurement rules , which require EU states to open up higher-value contract opportunities to bids across the Union , have meant a loss of business for the British economy .
Ben Houchen noted that by investing in British businesses , it would help long-term unemployment and give workers skills .
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Email your question to contact @ bluecollarconservatism.co.uk Speaking in Sedgefield on the second day of the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference 2020 , Mr Houchen said : `` I 'm as anti-EU as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of different reasons .
`` There are lots of different things you can do in the current procurement rules that the UK Government and local councils do n't implement .
`` Even within the rules as we speak , just the basics of saying we 're going to whack up what we think is the legal maximum of 20 percent local content and economic benefit .
`` The second bit is if you talk about the environmental benefits then logistic chains have to shorten because I think what local councils and government have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the value of everything and the cost of nothing .
READ MORE : Tice shuts down Gina Miller as Remainer claims fishing NOT important '' To do something with British steel might cost us £10million more than with the French but that 's £10million going back into the local economy .
`` It 's creating more jobs and giving more people skills which means those people will never have got those skills and therefore probably been unemployed long-term .
`` The Government is not capturing that value of the knock-on impact .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the year in a deal or no deal scenario is change of procurement rules , get rid of state aid , customs union .
`` That is the thing that is destroying the flexibility in the UK Government . ''
His comments come as the EU and the UK both said a post-Brexit deal was still some way off and differences persisted on Monday over putting in place their earlier divorce deal as they began a decisive week of talks in Brussels .
The UK left the EU last January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new trade deal from 2021 , as well as on implementing the divorce , as set out in the withdrawal agreement , especially on the sensitive Irish border .
EU national leaders will assess the state of play at a summit next month , with a no deal Brexit still possible .
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Ben Houchen: EU red tape is 'destroying' the UK's flexibility
The Conservative Mayor of the Tees Valley explained procurement rules, which require EU states to open up higher-value contract opportunities to bids across the Union, have meant a loss of business for the British economy. Ben Houchen noted that by investing in British businesses, it would help long-term unemployment and give workers skills. What do YOU want to ask the Home Secretary? Email your question to contact@bluecollarconservatism.co.uk
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Speaking in Sedgefield on the second day of the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference 2020, Mr Houchen said: "I'm as anti-EU as anybody, I really am for lots of different reasons. "There are lots of different things you can do in the current procurement rules that the UK Government and local councils don't implement. "Even within the rules as we speak, just the basics of saying we're going to whack up what we think is the legal maximum of 20 percent local content and economic benefit. "The second bit is if you talk about the environmental benefits then logistic chains have to shorten because I think what local councils and government have looked at the Government's understanding of the value of everything and the cost of nothing. READ MORE: Tice shuts down Gina Miller as Remainer claims fishing NOT important
Ben Houchen has hit out at the EU's red tap for 'destroying' British industries
Mr Houchen explained procurement rules has resulted in a loss of business
"To do something with British steel might cost us £10million more than with the French but that's £10million going back into the local economy. "It's creating more jobs and giving more people skills which means those people will never have got those skills and therefore probably been unemployed long-term. "The Government is not capturing that value of the knock-on impact. "The big test for the Government at the end of the year in a deal or no deal scenario is change of procurement rules, get rid of state aid, customs union. "That is the thing that is destroying the flexibility in the UK Government."
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His comments come as the EU and the UK both said a post-Brexit deal was still some way off and differences persisted on Monday over putting in place their earlier divorce deal as they began a decisive week of talks in Brussels. The UK left the EU last January and is locked in negotiations on a new trade deal from 2021, as well as on implementing the divorce, as set out in the withdrawal agreement, especially on the sensitive Irish border. EU national leaders will assess the state of play at a summit next month, with a no deal Brexit still possible. DON'T MISS POLL: Would you be willing to spend more to buy British products? [POLL]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Speaker erupts at Boris Johnson for treating House of Commons with 'contempt' - VIDEO

Just before PMQs Sir Lindsay Hoyle called for Boris Johnson and the Conservative Government to rebuild trust within the House of Commons .
He also criticised the lack of clarity from the Prime Minister surrounding amendments to the Coronavirus Act and stated the Government had shown contempt .
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Vote in our poll Sir Lindsay Hoyle said : `` Lack of clarity in such important matters risks undermining the rule of law .
`` I have therefore decided not to select any of the amendments to the motion .
`` As I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not taken this decision lightly .
`` I am looking to the Government to remedy a situation I regard as completely unsatisfactory .
`` I am now looking to the Government to rebuild the trust with this House and not treat it with the contempt that it has shown . ''
He added : `` When I became Speaker I made it clear that I would take decisions on matters relating to procedures guided by professional advice .
`` I have concluded on the basis of advice that I received that any amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving rise to uncertainty about the decision the House has taken .
`` This then risks decisions that are rightly the responsivity of Parliament ultimately being determined by the courts . ''
The Prime Minister was facing a rebellion on Wednesday from more than 50 Conservative backbench MPs who are angry that the Government has imposed rules without Parliament 's scrutiny .
They were set to back an amendment from Sir Graham Brady , the influential chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tories , which would have handed Mr Johnson a defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding talks with key MPs in order to quell a backbench revolt .
Sir Graham said he remained hopeful that the Government will make concessions on coronavirus powers .
`` The Speaker set out his reasons for not selecting any amendments , but he also made it clear that he expects the Government to ensure proper and timely parliamentary scrutiny , '' he said .
`` I am hopeful that the Government will respond appropriately this afternoon . ''
Another rebel , Steve Baker , said Sir Lindsay had made an `` entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` expect to reach a good compromise with the Government shortly '' .

PMQs: Speaker slams Boris for treating house with ‘contempt’
Just before PMQs Sir Lindsay Hoyle called for Boris Johnson and the Conservative Government to rebuild trust within the House of Commons. He also criticised the lack of clarity from the Prime Minister surrounding amendments to the Coronavirus Act and stated the Government had shown contempt. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: "Lack of clarity in such important matters risks undermining the rule of law. "I have therefore decided not to select any of the amendments to the motion. "As I hope my early comments show I have not taken this decision lightly. "I am looking to the Government to remedy a situation I regard as completely unsatisfactory. READ MORE: Piers Morgan erupts at Labour Shadow Chancellor's 'irrelevant' demands
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the Speaker of the House of Commons
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"I am now looking to the Government to rebuild the trust with this House and not treat it with the contempt that it has shown." He added: "When I became Speaker I made it clear that I would take decisions on matters relating to procedures guided by professional advice. "I have concluded on the basis of advice that I received that any amendment to the motion before the House risks giving rise to uncertainty about the decision the House has taken. "This then risks decisions that are rightly the responsivity of Parliament ultimately being determined by the courts."
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The Prime Minister was facing a rebellion on Wednesday from more than 50 Conservative backbench MPs who are angry that the Government has imposed rules without Parliament's scrutiny. They were set to back an amendment from Sir Graham Brady, the influential chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tories, which would have handed Mr Johnson a defeat with opposition support. Ministers had been holding talks with key MPs in order to quell a backbench revolt. Sir Graham said he remained hopeful that the Government will make concessions on coronavirus powers. "The Speaker set out his reasons for not selecting any amendments, but he also made it clear that he expects the Government to ensure proper and timely parliamentary scrutiny," he said. "I am hopeful that the Government will respond appropriately this afternoon." Another rebel, Steve Baker, said Sir Lindsay had made an "entirely reasonable" decision and said he continued to "expect to reach a good compromise with the Government shortly".
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Von der Leyen loses control of EU as NINE member states reject new rule of law proposal

The EU Commission published its first report on the rule of law proceedings in member states , namely Poland and Hungary .
Sweden , Belgium , Denmark , Finland , Austria , Luxembourg and Holland have all called for tougher rule of law proceedings and rejected the council 's draft text .
Despite their rejection of the report , the majority of EU-Ambassadors proceeded to start negotiations over the budget in the EU Parliament , which will begin next month .
Some member states had called for tougher conditions linked between the rule of law and the crucial coronavirus rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in their own countries , Poland and Hungary had also rejected the proposal to tie the budget to the rule of law .
Finland 's Petri Sarvamaa of the centre-right European People 's Party said : `` It 's going to be a very , very difficult and tough negotiation . ''
In order to pass the large €1.82trillion ( £1.6trillion ) budget and recovery plan , Germany - who has the presidency of the Council of the EU - put forward a plan to narrow the definition of what would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of law .
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Vote in our poll Within the compromise , the bar to withhold payout would also be higher .
In the EU 's report , serious concerns were revealed over the situation in Poland and Hungary - who have both threatened to block the budget .
The EU has admitted these concerns relate to the independence of the judiciary in the two states .
There have also been accusations over the violation of freedom of speech , allegations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
JUST IN : Brexit LIVE : Boris Johnson hands car industry to EU in trade blow In Poland , the ruling Law and Justice Party has also instituted reforms on the judiciary .
Namely , the Polish president can grant a five-year extension to any member of the Supreme Court .
Another reform was the ability for a judge to be investigated and sanctioned for their rulings .
The report stated : `` Poland 's justice reforms since 2015 have been a major source of controversy , both domestically and at EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , several of which persist . ''
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Rule of law proceedings refers to Article 7 of the treaty of Europe .
Under this , if a state violates the values of the EU , it can suspend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in question .
On Monday , Hungary had demanded the resignation of EU Commission vice-president , Vera Jourova .
The official had accused Mr Orban of building a poor democracy in his state due to the rule of law proceedings .
EU officials have tried to find a compromise over the linking of the rule of law and the budget .
By using vague wording , it was hoped the budget and coronavirus rescue package would then be passed but some officials have stated it will now be delayed .

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The EU Commission published its first report on the rule of law proceedings in member states, namely Poland and Hungary. Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Luxembourg and Holland have all called for tougher rule of law proceedings and rejected the council's draft text. Despite their rejection of the report, the majority of EU-Ambassadors proceeded to start negotiations over the budget in the EU Parliament, which will begin next month.
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Some member states had called for tougher conditions linked between the rule of law and the crucial coronavirus rescue package. Due to the proceedings taking place in their own countries, Poland and Hungary had also rejected the proposal to tie the budget to the rule of law. Finland's Petri Sarvamaa of the centre-right European People's Party said: "It's going to be a very, very difficult and tough negotiation." In order to pass the large €1.82trillion (£1.6trillion) budget and recovery plan, Germany - who has the presidency of the Council of the EU - put forward a plan to narrow the definition of what would be deemed unacceptable in terms of the rule of law. How do you think Boris Johnson has handled the coronavirus pandemic? Vote in our poll
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Within the compromise, the bar to withhold payout would also be higher. In the EU's report, serious concerns were revealed over the situation in Poland and Hungary - who have both threatened to block the budget. The EU has admitted these concerns relate to the independence of the judiciary in the two states. There have also been accusations over the violation of freedom of speech, allegations of corruption and treatment of minorities in Hungary. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson hands car industry to EU in trade blow
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In Poland, the ruling Law and Justice Party has also instituted reforms on the judiciary. Namely, the Polish president can grant a five-year extension to any member of the Supreme Court. Another reform was the ability for a judge to be investigated and sanctioned for their rulings. The report stated: "Poland's justice reforms since 2015 have been a major source of controversy, both domestically and at EU level, and have raised serious concerns, several of which persist." DON'T MISS
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Concerns were also raised about Romania, Croatia and Slovakia. Rule of law proceedings refers to Article 7 of the treaty of Europe. Under this, if a state violates the values of the EU, it can suspend the rights and membership of the state in question. On Monday, Hungary had demanded the resignation of EU Commission vice-president, Vera Jourova.
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The official had accused Mr Orban of building a poor democracy in his state due to the rule of law proceedings. EU officials have tried to find a compromise over the linking of the rule of law and the budget. By using vague wording, it was hoped the budget and coronavirus rescue package would then be passed but some officials have stated it will now be delayed.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Brexit fishing masterplan: Boris unveils three-year scheme to reduce EU boats in UK waters

As wrangling over a free-trade agreement in Brussels continues , the National Federation of Fishermen ’ s Organisations insisted the Government is in a position to secure a vital boost for British boats .
NFFO chief executive Barrie Deas claimed the bloc ’ s reliance on access to the UK ’ s coastal waters gives Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , the upper hand in the talks .
He said there was a “ big disparity ” in the amount of time EU boats spend in British waters compared to their UK counterparts in European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The UK has quite a lot of leverage because the EU fleets fish around five or six times more in our waters compared to our fleets fishing in EU waters.
” UK fishing leaders say France benefits from 84 percent of English Channel cod while Britain receives about nine per cent .
French boats also have a 66 percent quota in the Celtic Sea compared with the UK ’ s 10 percent .
Mr Deas comments came after new details of a fisheries compromise emerged from the post-Brexit trade talks with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British negotiators , the EU would be offered a three-year transition period to allow European boats to prepare for the changes .
Fishing opportunities for EU vessels would be “ phased down ” between 2021 and 2024 to offer coastal communities time to adapt to the changes .
The plans were presented as an eleventh hour attempt by Lord Frost to break the Brexit logjam .
Commenting on the proposals , Mr Deas said : “ The key point for us is the destination .
“ We must have absolute certainty that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to full quota shares that we as an independent coastal state have a right to expect.
” Downing Street is adamant that the proposals will not infringe the UK ’ s sovereignty over its coastal waters .
A UK official said : “ On fisheries , we have been clear that we won ’ t accept any proposals which compromise UK sovereignty over our fishing waters .
We ’ re seeking a relationship based on the EU ’ s existing bilateral relationship with Norway .
“ In order to make progress , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent coastal state and any agreement on quotas must reflect that reality .

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As wrangling over a free-trade agreement in Brussels continues, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations insisted the Government is in a position to secure a vital boost for British boats. NFFO chief executive Barrie Deas claimed the bloc’s reliance on access to the UK’s coastal waters gives Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, the upper hand in the talks. He said there was a “big disparity” in the amount of time EU boats spend in British waters compared to their UK counterparts in European fishing grounds.
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Mr Deas added: “The UK has quite a lot of leverage because the EU fleets fish around five or six times more in our waters compared to our fleets fishing in EU waters.” UK fishing leaders say France benefits from 84 percent of English Channel cod while Britain receives about nine per cent. French boats also have a 66 percent quota in the Celtic Sea compared with the UK’s 10 percent. Mr Deas comments came after new details of a fisheries compromise emerged from the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU.
UK fishing leaders have backed Lord Frost to secure a good Brexit deal for the industry
Lord Frost is the Prime Minister's chief negotiator with Brussels
Under new plans presented by British negotiators, the EU would be offered a three-year transition period to allow European boats to prepare for the changes. Fishing opportunities for EU vessels would be “phased down” between 2021 and 2024 to offer coastal communities time to adapt to the changes. The plans were presented as an eleventh hour attempt by Lord Frost to break the Brexit logjam. Commenting on the proposals, Mr Deas said: “The key point for us is the destination.
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Michel Barnier is the EU's Brexit dealmaker
“We must have absolute certainty that at the end of this we have full access to full quota shares that we as an independent coastal state have a right to expect.” Downing Street is adamant that the proposals will not infringe the UK’s sovereignty over its coastal waters. A UK official said: “On fisheries, we have been clear that we won’t accept any proposals which compromise UK sovereignty over our fishing waters. We’re seeking a relationship based on the EU’s existing bilateral relationship with Norway. “In order to make progress, the EU must accept our position as an independent coastal state and any agreement on quotas must reflect that reality. MUST READ: Coveney admits UK-EU differences 'not insurmountable'
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“We remain committed to working hard to reach agreement by the middle of October.” Meanwhile France faces mounting pressure to back down from its demands to secure status quo access to Britain’s fishing grounds. EU diplomats urged President Emmanuel Macron's Brussels envoy to drop his "unrealistic" call for the UK to remain tied to the bloc's Common Fisheries Policy beyond the end of the post-Brexit transition period. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--PMQs LIVE: Boris rages at Starmer for 'undermining' rules - 'Sniping from the sidelines!'

The Prime Minister avoided a rebellion from more than 50 Conservative backbench MPs who wanted more powers to scrutinise new coronavirus decisions during the PMQs debate today .
They were set to back an amendment from Sir Graham Brady , but Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was unable to select any amendments ahead of a vote to avoid `` undermining the rule of law '' .
Sir Lindsay told MPs that the Government had used its powers to make legislation under the Coronavirus Act during the crisis in a `` totally unsatisfactory '' manner .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instruments have been published a matter of hours before they come into force and some explanations as to why important measures have come into effect before they can be laid before this House has been unconvincing and shows a total disregard for the House .
But he added that the advice he had received was that any amendment `` risks giving rise to uncertainty '' about the decision of the House , due to only 90 minutes being available for the debate .
Sir Lindsay said : `` This then risks decisions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being determined by the courts . ''
Follow live coverage of PMQs here from 12pm .
See below for rolling updates .
The SNP 's Westminster leader Ian Blackford accused the PM of carrying out the `` biggest attack on the Scottish parliament in the history of devolution '' by pushing through a bill rejected by MSPs .
Mr Johnson said : `` He is completely wrong in what he says about the Internal Market Bill .
`` This bill devolves power back to Scotland , gives power to Scotland , enables Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fisheries but also opens up markets to Scottish agriculture around the world . ''
Mr Blackford responded : `` Well I do n't know what that was but it was n't an answer .
`` Here we go again .
Yapping , mumbling , bumbling .
`` A Tory government that casually breaks international law has shattered trust in this institution . ''
He asked whether the Prime Minister would `` force through '' the bill even without the Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly .
Mr Johnson said : `` All this bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Edinburgh , which he should welcome .
`` But more important than the powers ... what this bill does , it protects jobs , it protects growth , it protects trade in the UK .
And that 's why he should support it . ''
READ MORE : House of Commons chaos as Speaker forced to intervene in 'rowdy ' PMQs 12.16pm update : PM explains how the country can keep moving amid the pandemic He said : `` I think most people are the world can see this government putting its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best way forward is if we all pull together now , get the virus down and keep the government moving .
`` And of course , in the meantime the government can provide the support necessary . ''
Sir Keir added : `` The PM just does n't get it .
The vacancies for new jobs just do n't exist , the training scheme the government announced does n't start until April .
There is a gap here . ''
But Mr Johnson added : `` One moment he 's supporting the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be opposing .
`` One day they seem to be marching side by side with the rest of us , the next minute they 're in the undergrowth sniping at us . ''
12.15pm update : The Prime Minister presses the Labour leader for clarification Mr Johnson : `` Which is it ?
He 's got to make up his mind .
`` If he supports these restrictions , could he say so no ?
Mr Starmer said he does support the rules but wants to know whether the PM can offer economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Keir also poked fun at Mr Johnson 's apology yesterday after issuing unclear advice He said : `` If the PM does n't understand his own rules ... how does the PM expect the rest of the country to understand and follow the rules . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` The people of this country do understand do follow the rules .
`` That is in spite of the efforts of the Leader of the Opposition continuing to snipe from the sidelines and undermine what we are trying to do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do get it , do want us to defeat this virus .
And then want to see us doing it together .
`` Sometimes he backs the government , sometimes he snipes , can I ask him to be a little consistent and show some support .
`` Let 's see him have some confidence in the British people . ''
12.09pm update : Sir Keir highlights the fact in some lockdown areas infections are still going up He said : `` What is the PM 's strategy for bringing these places out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families again . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` When you have the virus going up in the way that it is , you have to take strong local action .
`` It does appear at the moment that the illness is more localised . ''
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He then highlighted the fact 48 areas have gone into lockdown since the crisis began but only one has come out : Luton .
He asked the Prime Minister why this is .
Mr Johnson said there is a serious and growing problem with the virus .
He said Luton had succeeded because `` local people came together to suppress the virus '' .
He said : `` That is the way forward for the rest of the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Ratana , the police officer killed in Croydon .
He said : `` It is a reminder of the huge debt we owe to those who put their own lives at risk to keep us safe every day . ''
He also higlighted Black History Month , which begins tomorrow .
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has refused to present the Sir Graham Brady amendment ahead of Boris Johnson speaking .
He told MPs he has not selected any amendments to a motion to extend emergency coronavirus powers to avoid `` undermining the rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House of Commons has kicked off PMQs by warning the Government to make greater efforts to confirm new coronavirus legislation in Parliament .
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he would give `` very sympathetic consideration '' to urgent questions or requests for debate on further powers .

PMQs: Johnson slams Starmer for ‘undermining’ COVID rules
The Prime Minister avoided a rebellion from more than 50 Conservative backbench MPs who wanted more powers to scrutinise new coronavirus decisions during the PMQs debate today. They were set to back an amendment from Sir Graham Brady, but Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was unable to select any amendments ahead of a vote to avoid "undermining the rule of law". Sir Lindsay told MPs that the Government had used its powers to make legislation under the Coronavirus Act during the crisis in a "totally unsatisfactory" manner.
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He said: "All too often, important statutory instruments have been published a matter of hours before they come into force and some explanations as to why important measures have come into effect before they can be laid before this House has been unconvincing and shows a total disregard for the House. But he added that the advice he had received was that any amendment "risks giving rise to uncertainty" about the decision of the House, due to only 90 minutes being available for the debate. Sir Lindsay said: "This then risks decisions that are rightly the responsibility of Parliament ultimately being determined by the courts." Follow live coverage of PMQs here from 12pm. See below for rolling updates.
PMQs: Speaker slams Boris for treating house with ‘contempt’
12.22pm update: Ian Blackford rips into Boris Johnson's "attack on Scottish Parliament" The SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford accused the PM of carrying out the "biggest attack on the Scottish parliament in the history of devolution" by pushing through a bill rejected by MSPs.
Mr Johnson said: "He is completely wrong in what he says about the Internal Market Bill. "This bill devolves power back to Scotland, gives power to Scotland, enables Scotland not just to take back control of fisheries but also opens up markets to Scottish agriculture around the world." Mr Blackford responded: "Well I don't know what that was but it wasn't an answer.
"Here we go again. Yapping, mumbling, bumbling.
"A Tory government that casually breaks international law has shattered trust in this institution."
He asked whether the Prime Minister would "force through" the bill even without the Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly.
Mr Johnson said: "All this bill does is devolve power back from Brussels to Edinburgh, which he should welcome.
"But more important than the powers ... what this bill does, it protects jobs, it protects growth, it protects trade in the UK. And that's why he should support it." READ MORE: House of Commons chaos as Speaker forced to intervene in 'rowdy' PMQs
Boris Johnson said there is a serious and growing problem with coronavirus
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Sir Keir poked fun at Mr Johnson's apology yesterday
12.16pm update: PM explains how the country can keep moving amid the pandemic He said: "I think most people are the world can see this government putting its arms around the people.
"The best way forward is if we all pull together now, get the virus down and keep the government moving.
"And of course, in the meantime the government can provide the support necessary."
Sir Keir added: "The PM just doesn't get it. The vacancies for new jobs just don't exist, the training scheme the government announced doesn't start until April. There is a gap here." But Mr Johnson added: "One moment he's supporting the restrictions. The next moment he seems to be opposing.
"One day they seem to be marching side by side with the rest of us, the next minute they're in the undergrowth sniping at us." 12.15pm update: The Prime Minister presses the Labour leader for clarification Mr Johnson: "Which is it? He's got to make up his mind.
"If he supports these restrictions, could he say so no?
Mr Starmer said he does support the rules but wants to know whether the PM can offer economic support for those losing their jobs. 12.11pm update: Sir Keir highlight the confusion over lockdown rules. Sir Keir also poked fun at Mr Johnson's apology yesterday after issuing unclear advice He said: "If the PM doesn't understand his own rules ... how does the PM expect the rest of the country to understand and follow the rules."
Mr Johnson said: "The people of this country do understand do follow the rules.
"That is in spite of the efforts of the Leader of the Opposition continuing to snipe from the sidelines and undermine what we are trying to do.
"I think people do understand, do get it, do want us to defeat this virus. And then want to see us doing it together.
"Sometimes he backs the government, sometimes he snipes, can I ask him to be a little consistent and show some support.
"Let's see him have some confidence in the British people." 12.09pm update: Sir Keir highlights the fact in some lockdown areas infections are still going up He said: "What is the PM's strategy for bringing these places out of restrictions so they can see thier families again."
Mr Johnson said: "When you have the virus going up in the way that it is, you have to take strong local action.
"It does appear at the moment that the illness is more localised." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Nicola Sturgeon faces demand to resign as 'fed up' Scots rage at SNP leader's COVID update

Nicola Sturgeon has found herself to be the target of Scottish fury with even a call for her to resign from her post emerging .
The First Minister had given another daily update about the prevalence of the coronavirus in Scotland .
However , her appearance left much to be desired , with many viewers expressing their outrage at the SNP leader online .
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One user tweeted : `` Sturgeon sounds fed up listening to herself .
We ’ re fed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another mocked the briefings : `` You mean the daily Sturgeon show where she proclaims she does n't want to get political but always does ? ''
A concerned viewer said : `` Lots of chat today from Nicola Sturgeon et al .
This reduces the amount of time for journalists questions . ''
One more added : `` Sturgeon is never off the TV spouting her s*** . ''
READ MORE : Furious Brexiteer Sir Bill Cash lashes SNP MP in House of Commons row Stuart wrote : `` Try listening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions her is basically called an idiot ! ''
A Scottish local councillor , Linda Holt , also gave her input : `` At her briefing today Sturgeon makes 'non-political ' point that Scottish Gov funding is finite & so depends on UK gov when supporting specific sectors .
This is true but it is outrageous buck-passing pandering to Indy supporters : it implies that an independent Scot would have access to infinite funding . ''
David Clater tweeted : `` Tetchy , dismissive Sturgeon , whose stock response to journalists ' questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even daring to ask them , is 'polite , thorough , can explain her rules ' ?
I 'll have a pint of whatever mind-altering liquid that one 's obviously over-imbibed . ''
Craig added : `` Sturgeon has even started to look sheepish when asked questions on the virus itself and no wonder .
Keeping the country locked up must take its toll on you when you know you are spouting lies and utter pish to all and sundry . ''
Ms Sturgeon confirmed that 640 news positive cases of coronavirus had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours .
This takes the total number of cases now to 29,244 in the nation .
She also pointed to the latest NRS update , which covered the period to Sunday September 27 , and recorded 2,512 deaths in daily figures .
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Nicola Sturgeon has found herself to be the target of Scottish fury with even a call for her to resign from her post emerging. The First Minister had given another daily update about the prevalence of the coronavirus in Scotland. However, her appearance left much to be desired, with many viewers expressing their outrage at the SNP leader online. How well do YOU think Boris Johnson is handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll!
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One user tweeted: "Sturgeon sounds fed up listening to herself. We’re fed up listening to you too #ResignSturgeon" Another mocked the briefings: "You mean the daily Sturgeon show where she proclaims she doesn't want to get political but always does?" A concerned viewer said: "Lots of chat today from Nicola Sturgeon et al. This reduces the amount of time for journalists questions." One more added: "Sturgeon is never off the TV spouting her s***." READ MORE: Furious Brexiteer Sir Bill Cash lashes SNP MP in House of Commons row
Nicola Sturgeon faces demand to resign as 'fed-up' Scots rage at SNP leader's COVID update
'Sturgeon sounds fed up listening to herself. We’re fed up listening to you.'
Stuart wrote: "Try listening to a Nicola Sturgeon presser. Anyone who questions her is basically called an idiot!" A Scottish local councillor, Linda Holt, also gave her input: "At her briefing today Sturgeon makes 'non-political' point that Scottish Gov funding is finite & so depends on UK gov when supporting specific sectors. This is true but it is outrageous buck-passing pandering to Indy supporters: it implies that an independent Scot would have access to infinite funding." David Clater tweeted: "Tetchy, dismissive Sturgeon, whose stock response to journalists' questions is to accuse them of insolence for even daring to ask them, is 'polite, thorough, can explain her rules'? I'll have a pint of whatever mind-altering liquid that one's obviously over-imbibed." Craig added: "Sturgeon has even started to look sheepish when asked questions on the virus itself and no wonder. Keeping the country locked up must take its toll on you when you know you are spouting lies and utter pish to all and sundry."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--'EU nations flout OWN rules!' Priti Patel erupts at Brussels in Brexit warning - EXCLUSIVE

The European Union has faced widespread criticism and demands to reform its internal immigration policy , the Dublin Regulation .
Home Secretary Priti Patel claimed attempts from the UK to return immigrants to the continent have often been frustrated because of `` legal barriers '' from member states .
Speaking at the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference in Keighley , Ms Patel said : `` This year alone , so far , we 've returned 210 people , we have 1,000 people of whom we have Eurodac information , where we 're actively working with European countries to return them .
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`` For example , other EU member states are not proactive when it comes to responding to our requests to remove people under the Dublin Regulation . ''
The Dublin Regulation establishes the mechanism and criteria to help determine which member state has a responsibility to assess asylum seeking requests made in the bloc .
The UK has long demanded a complete reform of the system , with the UK Government welcoming Brexit as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new immigration policy independent from EU rules .
JUST IN : Boris Johnson hands car industry to EU in trade compromise – leaked letter Ms Patel continued : `` We have EU states themselves not following the European Union 's Dublin Regulation and not taking back people who have been deemed to be found coming through those countries in the first place .
`` There 's a lot of work taking place there .
That 's not just the Home Office , that 's with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are legal frustrations that we have . ''
The migration crisis that begun in the early 2010s has highlighted the division among member states when it comes to receiving asylum seekers and immigrants arriving in the bloc .
READ MORE : GMB row erupts as Piers Morgan and Dr Hilary clash over PM rule break 'Stop defending him' The European Union suggested the migration crisis was reaching its end in 2019 after member states have seen their migrant population increase significantly over a couple of years .
Germany accepted over one million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's relocation system , followed by Italy and Sweden .
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her first State of the Union speech earlier in September to renew her pledge to reform the EU 's immigration policies .
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The European Union has faced widespread criticism and demands to reform its internal immigration policy, the Dublin Regulation. Home Secretary Priti Patel claimed attempts from the UK to return immigrants to the continent have often been frustrated because of "legal barriers" from member states. Speaking at the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference in Keighley, Ms Patel said: "This year alone, so far, we've returned 210 people, we have 1,000 people of whom we have Eurodac information, where we're actively working with European countries to return them. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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"But, of course, there are endless legal barriers. "For example, other EU member states are not proactive when it comes to responding to our requests to remove people under the Dublin Regulation." The Dublin Regulation establishes the mechanism and criteria to help determine which member state has a responsibility to assess asylum seeking requests made in the bloc. The UK has long demanded a complete reform of the system, with the UK Government welcoming Brexit as an opportunity for the country to create a new immigration policy independent from EU rules. JUST IN: Boris Johnson hands car industry to EU in trade compromise – leaked letter
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Ms Patel continued: "We have EU states themselves not following the European Union's Dublin Regulation and not taking back people who have been deemed to be found coming through those countries in the first place. "There's a lot of work taking place there. That's not just the Home Office, that's with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as well. "And then, of course, there are legal frustrations that we have." The migration crisis that begun in the early 2010s has highlighted the division among member states when it comes to receiving asylum seekers and immigrants arriving in the bloc. READ MORE: GMB row erupts as Piers Morgan and Dr Hilary clash over PM rule break 'Stop defending him'
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Nicola Sturgeon told to 'forget' second independence referendum in landslide poll

It comes as the SNP geared to launch another Scottish independence bid following the approval of a Plan B motion .
The party agreed to the wording of a motion which could see the next Holyrood elections turn into a de facto independence referendum .
So this website asked readers whether the First Minister and the SNP should hold another independence referendum ?
A huge 84 percent , 9,704 of readers said no making clear the results of the 2014 independence vote where the majority of Scots preferred staying in the Union .
This is compared to just 14 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst 6 percent said they Didn ’ t Know .
Pamela Nash , chief executive of Scotland in Union , said : “ It is clear in poll after poll that people in Scotland want politicians to focus on what really matters - jobs , education and the NHS .
`` Next year , voters deserve an election campaign that holds the SNP government to account for its failures in office and concentrates on economic recovery and the future of our public services - not a referendum on a referendum.
” One reader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't accept democratic decisions so there is no point in giving them another referendum . ''
A second reader added : `` If the SNP were to lose , then they would just demand another , and keep doing so until they finally win . ''
A third reader would be willing to hand Scotland another referendum , but only if they clearly lay out the terms .
`` The EU will most likely not accept Scotland with their current financial situation as it breaks EU Rules ( No deficit on GDP greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s is currently eight percent deficit .
`` When and if allowed to join the EU .
The rules state that a joining country must be part of the Schengen Agreement ( The EU can tell the country how many migrants they must have . )
`` The joining country must be prepared to have the Euro as its currency .
The EU is currently in discussions on new tax reforms which will apply throughout the EU .
`` The Scottish Government must run for four & a half years without any financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If these are all explained in full FIRST as to how Scotland will meet and deal with these issues .
Then go for it . ''
At the same time , First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed proposals for a draft Bill on a second referendum during her programme of Government ahead of next year 's elections .
Ms Sturgeon said next year 's Holyrood election will `` make the case for Scotland to become an independent country and seek a clear endorsement of Scotland 's right to choose our own future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making clear there will be no second independence vote after the 2014 vote stressing no Section 30 referendum order would be granted .
But adding of the second independence bill , Ms Nash said : “ This is the very last thing Scotland needs .

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It comes as the SNP geared to launch another Scottish independence bid following the approval of a Plan B motion. The party agreed to the wording of a motion which could see the next Holyrood elections turn into a de facto independence referendum.
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So this website asked readers whether the First Minister and the SNP should hold another independence referendum? A huge 84 percent, 9,704 of readers said no making clear the results of the 2014 independence vote where the majority of Scots preferred staying in the Union. This is compared to just 14 percent, 1,658 of readers who voted Yes whilst 6 percent said they Didn’t Know.
Our poll surveyed more than 11,000 people
More than 80 percent of readers said no to a second vote
One reader said: "The SNP obviously don't accept democratic decisions so there is no point in giving them another referendum." A second reader added: "If the SNP were to lose, then they would just demand another, and keep doing so until they finally win." A third reader would be willing to hand Scotland another referendum, but only if they clearly lay out the terms. READ MORE: Michael Gove mocks SNP critics of Boris’ Brexit masterplan
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The vote lasted for just under 12 hours
Scotland in Union say independence is a distraction
"The EU will most likely not accept Scotland with their current financial situation as it breaks EU Rules (No deficit on GDP greater than three percent). Scotland’s is currently eight percent deficit. "When and if allowed to join the EU. The rules state that a joining country must be part of the Schengen Agreement (The EU can tell the country how many migrants they must have.) "The joining country must be prepared to have the Euro as its currency. The EU is currently in discussions on new tax reforms which will apply throughout the EU. "The Scottish Government must run for four & a half years without any financial assistance from the rest of the UK. If these are all explained in full FIRST as to how Scotland will meet and deal with these issues. Then go for it."
But the SNP are remaining firm on their position
At the same time, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed proposals for a draft Bill on a second referendum during her programme of Government ahead of next year's elections. Ms Sturgeon said next year's Holyrood election will "make the case for Scotland to become an independent country and seek a clear endorsement of Scotland's right to choose our own future". This is despite Boris Johnson making clear there will be no second independence vote after the 2014 vote stressing no Section 30 referendum order would be granted.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson hands car industry to EU in trade compromise – leaked letter

Car parts imported from countries such as Japan will not be treated as British .
This means , despite being used in British cars , the parts could now receive a new tariff even if there is a free trade agreement with the EU .
This bombshell for the UK car industry was revealed in a letter , sent by Lord David Frost on September 7 .
In the letter , Lord Frost informed industry leaders of the EU 's refusal to budge on the issue .
He said in a letter , written on September 7 , seen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that so far they EU negotiators have neither been willing to discuss these nor share any proposed text with us .
`` The commission has made clear that it will not agree third-country cumulation in any circumstances , which we regret , but obviously can not insist upon . ''
In a separate draft test , the UK negotiating team had asked for electric cars , batteries , and bikes to be treated as British , despite the majority of parts being imported .
This comes as the controversial , UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Commons on Tuesday night .
The legislation passed its third reading , 340 to 256 , and will now pass to the House of Lords .
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Vote in our poll 1.47pm update : Lord David Frost warned not to back down over fisheries David Frost has been warned not to back down over the UK 's rich waters during this week 's Brexit talks by fishermen .
The warning came from the Scottish Fishermen 's Federation today in a letter to Lord Frost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's chief negotiator , they said : `` It is imperative at this crucial stage that the UK remains steadfast .
Securing the right outcome from these fisheries negotiations will deliver an immediate and demonstrable economic benefit .
`` There is no clearer example of success than regaining our sovereignty for the benefit of the UK .
`` Conversely , getting a sub-optimal deal on fishing would constitute failure to deliver on promises made to the industry , and would perpetuate the deeply unfair arrangements under EU membership , where others have benefited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources , to the UK ’ s very significant disadvantage . ''
1.30pm update : Germany lashes out at Boris Johnson over Brexit threat Germany 's Europe Minister Michael Roth said the Internal Market Bill passed by MPs yesterday would “ massively violate ” the UK-EU withdrawal agreement .
In an open letter , he said a failure to reach an agreement would be a “ huge disappointment ” but the 27 member states were “ well prepared ” for a potential no-deal Brexit .
Mr Roth said : “ The UK internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ The Withdrawal Agreement – an international treaty , mind you – was negotiated and signed only nine months ago .
And now you are calling it into question again ?
“ The EU can not and will not accept this approach .
It is casting a dark shadow over the ongoing negotiations . ''
12.01pm update : Beef farmers given £66m boost as US market reopens in 'historic ' post-Brexit move Britain 's beef farmers have been given a welcome boost less than 100 days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first exports of meat were shipped to the US following the lifting of a 24-year-old ban .
Trade Secretary Liz Truss hailed the “ historic ” change as the first shipment of meat left Northern Derry for Philadelphia on Wednesday morning .
She said : “ This is a historic moment for British farming .
“ For too long our brilliant beef has been shut out of the world ’ s largest consumer market .
“ This could be just the tip of the iceberg.
” Ireland 's foreign minister , Simon Coveney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU and UK to agree a deal .
Speaking to parliament , he said : `` I believe there is a window for negotiations that I hope the two negotiating teams , in particular the UK , will take in terms of giving the signals that are necessary to move this process into a more intensive phase .
“ It is possible to get a deal here.
” 10.56am update : Boris Johnson 's official reminds Barnier Northern Ireland is part of UK Boris Johnson 's official has reminded Michel Barnier Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a swipe against the `` imperialistic '' EU during a row over the Prime Minister 's Brexit bill .
They said : “ The EU has forgotten that Northern Ireland is a part of the UK .
“ They are a bit imperialistic , but they ca n't do anything in Northern Ireland without the collaboration of the UK.
” 10.06am update : EU rules risk chaos for stores in Northern Ireland in just three months Northern Ireland will effectively be `` economically annexed by the European Union '' as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it `` extremely difficult '' for supermarkets chains to stock their shops there , a Brexiteer MP has claimed , if a deal between the UK .
And David Jones , deputy chairman of the European Research Group ( ERG ) says the only solution may be more legislation to `` disapply '' EU law in addition to the controversial Internal Market Bill published by Boris Johnson earlier this month .
Mr Jones , Tory MP for Clwyd West , told Express.co.uk Mr Howe was right to raise the issue .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the residual problem we will have when we have left the transition period because of the way that the Northern Ireland protocol operates .
`` So every time you look at it , it is more and more as if effectively Northern Ireland will be economically annexed by the European Union . ''
UK officials have offered Brussels a major concession over the state of fisheries in order to press ahead with a deal .
A three-year transition period will offered to European fishing fleets to give them adequate time to adjust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be scaled own over the course of three years .
One diplomat told The Guardian : `` We have a long way to go but if the other problematic issues can be sorted , it doesn ’ t look like fisheries will stand in the way of an agreement The Norwegian government has announced the two sides are set to agree a landmark fisheries agreement today .
The deal would mark the first of its kind since the UK left the EU .
Crucially , it will allow UK fishermen into the rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Norwegian government said the agreement will allow the two to control measures , licences and research , and also facilitates a mutual exchange of quotas and access to waters .
8.45am update : Get parts from the UK !
Following the new on the car industry today , former MEP for the Eats of England , David Campbell Bannerman claimed UK parts must be sources from within the devolved nations .
He stated by doing so , there could be more UK jobs .
He said : `` If EU rules that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkish car part suppliers within UK-built cars as British , then it ’ s time to source those parts from within the UK = more British jobs . ''
7.37am update : More on the car industry update Commenting on the news , the Financial Times ' , Peter Foster , has provided some key insight to the news .
He said : `` On the substance this is no surprise - Barnier - been clear all along that UK can ’ t be allowed to become a 'manufacturing hub ' off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules , but free to benefit .
`` But the timing is interesting .
It is one hand a confession of failure , but also an acceptance of it - 'Brexit means Brexit , chaps , just like we always said ' .
`` If you were pessimistic you ’ d see this as part of the ongoing 'pivot to sovereignty ' which underpins UK approach . ''
Parts used in British cars , which have been imported from countries such as Japan or Turkey , will be classed as third country elements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see higher tariffs even in the case of a free trade agreement between the EU and UK .
In a letter to industry leaders , seen by the BBC , Lord Davif Frost says : `` I am sorry to say that so far they [ EU negotiators ] have neither been willing to discuss these nor share any proposed text with us .
`` The commission has made clear that it will not agree third-country cumulation in any circumstances , which we regret , but obviously can not insist upon . ''

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Car parts imported from countries such as Japan will not be treated as British. This means, despite being used in British cars, the parts could now receive a new tariff even if there is a free trade agreement with the EU. This bombshell for the UK car industry was revealed in a letter, sent by Lord David Frost on September 7. In the letter, Lord Frost informed industry leaders of the EU's refusal to budge on the issue.
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He said in a letter, written on September 7, seen by the BBC: "I am sorry to say that so far they EU negotiators have neither been willing to discuss these nor share any proposed text with us. "The commission has made clear that it will not agree third-country cumulation in any circumstances, which we regret, but obviously cannot insist upon." In a separate draft test, the UK negotiating team had asked for electric cars, batteries, and bikes to be treated as British, despite the majority of parts being imported. This comes as the controversial, UK Internal Market Bill passed a vote in the Commons on Tuesday night. The legislation passed its third reading, 340 to 256, and will now pass to the House of Lords. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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10pm update: Gove in furious threat as EU's Brexit games exposed Michael Gove believes the EU’s behaviour over the last four years has proven that it is not worth compromising in Brexit talks - and warned Brussels there will be no last minute capitulation. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who runs the Cabinet Office at the heart of government and is responsible for the Brexit talks, has given his clearest warning yet that Britain will happily walk away with no deal in a few weeks time. He mocked Brussels for being reduced to “kidology” to give the impression Britain was compromising when it was Michel Barnier’s team having to make concessions. Mr Gove was speaking to Tatton MP Esther McVey in an exclusive interview for the Blue Collar Conservatism/Daily Express virtual conference this week.
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9.20pm update: Tory MP blasts EU over fishing after UK and Norway strike deal Brexiteer Daniel Kawczynski tweeted: “Norway & UK agree on fisheries cooperation. “Deal signed today with our trusted neighbour shows Norwegians conducting themselves with professional business-like integrity rather than the conniptions we have come to expect from EU over fishing.” 8.35pm update: Ireland to make stunning Brexit intervention at EU leaders summit Ireland is set to launch a crucial Brexit intervention at a summit of European leaders in Brussels, it has emerged. Irish premier Micheal Martin will take the floor at the EU Council summit on Friday evening to address Boris Johnson’s threat to rip up parts of last year’s Brexit divorce pact. He was offered the opportunity amid concerns the Government’s Internal Market Bill could still derail a UK-EU free-trade agreement. Senior Brussels sources said Ireland would be allowed to make a stand because it is “deeply impacted” by the controversial legislation.
Britain and the EU are “almost dead certain” to strike an agreement, Brexiteer Ben Habib has predicted
The former Brexit Party MEP insisted no deal is unlikely as the UK is simply not prepared for it
7.45pm update: Brexiteer reveals why UK and EU are 'certain' to strike deal Britain and the EU are “almost dead certain” to strike an agreement, Brexiteer Ben Habib has predicted. The former Brexit Party MEP insisted no deal is unlikely as the UK is simply not prepared for it. The businessman warned Britain could be forced to make more compromises than Brussels due to not being ready for no deal - something that is unlikely to please Brexiteers. Mr Habib told Express.co.uk: “I think they are almost dead certain to do a deal now. “I think there’s no chance of no deal. Apart from anything else the UK is not ready for no deal.” 6.30pm update: Tice issues angry warning to Boris at trade deal sell-out Brexiteer Richard Tice demanded that Boris Johnson resist the EU's plans for state aid in the Brexit trade talks as he warned against a Government sell-out. The Brexit Party chairman argued the Government could not afford to back down to the EU on state aid. While speaking on Brexit Watch with Jonathan Saxty, Mr Tice claimed the Prime Minister needed the flexibility of being able to set his own policies on state aid. He noted that this was not only important for international investment but in response to the coronavirus crisis. Mr Tice also warned the Brexit Party would hold the Conservatives to account in the final weeks of the Brexit trade deal talks. He said the Government had a potential to sell out Brexiteers at the last minute to strike a deal with the EU, though he hopes this won't happen.
Richard Tice demanded that Boris Johnson resist the EU's plans for state aid in the Brexit trade talks as he warned against a Government sell-out
5pm update: Farage blasts fishing compromise Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has fumed on Twitter over reports Boris Johnson has offered a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets. Mr Farage tweeted: “An EU deal is getting closer as the UK backs down on fishing. “A three year transition on EU fleets is not what I campaigned for. We have already waited 4 years.” 3.15pm update: Frost hails fishing deal with Norway David Frost has described a new fishing deal between Britain and Norway as a “crucial step forward” ahead of the UL leaving the EU's Common Fisheries Policy. The UK’s chief negotiator tweeted: “Delighted we have today signed a fisheries agreement with Norway. "It's a crucial step forward for when we leave the EU's Common Fisheries Policy in three months' time.”
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has fumed on Twitter over reports of a fishing compromise
1.47pm update: Lord David Frost warned not to back down over fisheries David Frost has been warned not to back down over the UK's rich waters during this week's Brexit talks by fishermen. The warning came from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation today in a letter to Lord Frost. In a letter to the UK's chief negotiator, they said: "It is imperative at this crucial stage that the UK remains steadfast. Securing the right outcome from these fisheries negotiations will deliver an immediate and demonstrable economic benefit. "There is no clearer example of success than regaining our sovereignty for the benefit of the UK. "Conversely, getting a sub-optimal deal on fishing would constitute failure to deliver on promises made to the industry, and would perpetuate the deeply unfair arrangements under EU membership, where others have benefited hugely from the UK’s natural resources, to the UK’s very significant disadvantage." 1.30pm update: Germany lashes out at Boris Johnson over Brexit threat Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth said the Internal Market Bill passed by MPs yesterday would “massively violate” the UK-EU withdrawal agreement. In an open letter, he said a failure to reach an agreement would be a “huge disappointment” but the 27 member states were “well prepared” for a potential no-deal Brexit. Mr Roth said: “The UK internal market bill would massively violate key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement. “The Withdrawal Agreement – an international treaty, mind you – was negotiated and signed only nine months ago. And now you are calling it into question again? “The EU cannot and will not accept this approach. It is casting a dark shadow over the ongoing negotiations."
Brexit: Fisheries may be a 'last minute compromise' says expert
Brexit news: The state of fisheries remains unresolved
12.01pm update: Beef farmers given £66m boost as US market reopens in 'historic' post-Brexit move Britain's beef farmers have been given a welcome boost less than 100 days before the Brexit transition period ends, as the first exports of meat were shipped to the US following the lifting of a 24-year-old ban. Trade Secretary Liz Truss hailed the “historic” change as the first shipment of meat left Northern Derry for Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. She said: “This is a historic moment for British farming. “For too long our brilliant beef has been shut out of the world’s largest consumer market. “This could be just the tip of the iceberg.” 11.24am update: Ireland confident of Brexit deal Ireland's foreign minister, Simon Coveney, stated there is still time for the EU and UK to agree a deal. Speaking to parliament, he said: "I believe there is a window for negotiations that I hope the two negotiating teams, in particular the UK, will take in terms of giving the signals that are necessary to move this process into a more intensive phase. “It is possible to get a deal here.” 10.56am update: Boris Johnson's official reminds Barnier Northern Ireland is part of UK Boris Johnson's official has reminded Michel Barnier Northern Ireland is part of the UK, in a swipe against the "imperialistic" EU during a row over the Prime Minister's Brexit bill. They said: “The EU has forgotten that Northern Ireland is a part of the UK. “They are a bit imperialistic, but they can't do anything in Northern Ireland without the collaboration of the UK.”
Brexit: Loiseau calls on UK to withdraw the Internal Market Bill
10.06am update: EU rules risk chaos for stores in Northern Ireland in just three months Northern Ireland will effectively be "economically annexed by the European Union" as a result of little-known rules governing labelling which will make it "extremely difficult" for supermarkets chains to stock their shops there, a Brexiteer MP has claimed, if a deal between the UK. And David Jones, deputy chairman of the European Research Group (ERG) says the only solution may be more legislation to "disapply" EU law in addition to the controversial Internal Market Bill published by Boris Johnson earlier this month. Mr Jones, Tory MP for Clwyd West, told Express.co.uk Mr Howe was right to raise the issue. He said: "Frankly it is part of the residual problem we will have when we have left the transition period because of the way that the Northern Ireland protocol operates. "So every time you look at it, it is more and more as if effectively Northern Ireland will be economically annexed by the European Union." 9.40am update: UK to offer EU major fishing concession UK officials have offered Brussels a major concession over the state of fisheries in order to press ahead with a deal. A three-year transition period will offered to European fishing fleets to give them adequate time to adjust to post-Brexit changes. Catchment quoats would be scaled own over the course of three years. One diplomat told The Guardian: "We have a long way to go but if the other problematic issues can be sorted, it doesn’t look like fisheries will stand in the way of an agreement
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9.25am update: UK and Norway to sign fisheries agreement today The Norwegian government has announced the two sides are set to agree a landmark fisheries agreement today. The deal would mark the first of its kind since the UK left the EU. Crucially, it will allow UK fishermen into the rich North Sea waters. A statement from the Norwegian government said the agreement will allow the two to control measures, licences and research, and also facilitates a mutual exchange of quotas and access to waters. 8.45am update: Get parts from the UK! Following the new on the car industry today, former MEP for the Eats of England, David Campbell Bannerman claimed UK parts must be sources from within the devolved nations. He stated by doing so, there could be more UK jobs. He said: "If EU rules that they won’t accept Japanese and Turkish car part suppliers within UK-built cars as British, then it’s time to source those parts from within the UK = more British jobs."
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8.40am update: Government issued dire warning by animal charities Britain must stockpile pet food and livestock feed to protect animals from the uncertainty over Brexit next year. Charities, who are part of the UK-EU animal welfare taskforce, claimed the UK must also plan airlifts for medical supplies. They told The Daily Telegraph: "We believe central and devolved governments need to make contingency plans for the stockpiling of veterinary medicines and animal feed. "Central government should further explore the use of air freight to mitigate risks associated with veterinary medicine availability issues." 7.42am update: "Leaving the EU is bad for national security" warns former MI6 boss Sir John Scarlett, former head of the MI6, warned the UK will suffer reduced intelligence due to Brexit. He added there will be reduced capability to gather intelligence on terrorists, now outside of the EU. Sir John said: "It's almost impossible to avoid it. "I'm not in a position to quantify that exactly and it's important not to exaggerate it. It's just a fact."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Labour Party shamed as Tory Minister slams 'divisive' support for new Scotland referendum

The Labour Party 's Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Louise Haigh was warned the Conservative Party would not take lessons from her and colleagues over the importance of the Union .
Minister of State for Northern Ireland Robin Walker delivered a scathing rebuke after Ms Haigh suggested the Internal Market Bill would threaten the future of the United Kingdom .
Mr Walker pointed out the Labour Party had not taken off the table the possibility of backing a new independence referendum in Scotland should they get into power .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The Right Honourable Lady rightly calls for certainty but I think when she makes criticism , she appears to be criticising the protocol which her frontbench have been arguing we ca n't interfere in .
`` I think it 's essential we deliver on the protocol , we deliver that certainly to businesses and the Internal Market Bill helps us to do so .
`` And I 'm not going to take lectures about upholding the unity of out union from a party that refuses to rule out a divisive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JUST IN : 'EU nations flout OWN rules ! '
Priti Patel erupts at Brussels in Brexit warning - EXCLUSIVE Ms Haigh said : `` I think it 's absolutely ridiculous comments from the minister .
`` We 've been supporting the protocol and the implementation of it .
It 's the divisive law-breaking UK Internal Market Bill which is undermining the implementation of the protocol itself .
`` The criticism of five former prime ministers , the leaders of three Northern Ireland parties , the Speaker of the US Congress , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal office may not have concerned the Government . ''
The comment from Mr Walker comes after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would `` stand by '' his position on Nicola Sturgeon pushing through a new vote on Scottish independence should she win the elections next year .
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Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had `` thrown in the towel '' despite the Scottish elections being eight months away .
Mr Ross said : `` We are eight months from the Scottish Parliament election and already Labour are throwing in the towel and agreeing to the SNP ’ s demands .
`` Yet again , Labour are proving they ’ re too much of a mess to stand up to the nationalists .
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Robin Walker hits out at Labour for 'backing divisive referendum'
The Labour Party's Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Louise Haigh was warned the Conservative Party would not take lessons from her and colleagues over the importance of the Union. Minister of State for Northern Ireland Robin Walker delivered a scathing rebuke after Ms Haigh suggested the Internal Market Bill would threaten the future of the United Kingdom. Mr Walker pointed out the Labour Party had not taken off the table the possibility of backing a new independence referendum in Scotland should they get into power. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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The Tory minister said: "The Right Honourable Lady rightly calls for certainty but I think when she makes criticism, she appears to be criticising the protocol which her frontbench have been arguing we can't interfere in. "I think it's essential we deliver on the protocol, we deliver that certainly to businesses and the Internal Market Bill helps us to do so. "And I'm not going to take lectures about upholding the unity of out union from a party that refuses to rule out a divisive second independence referendum in Scotland." JUST IN: 'EU nations flout OWN rules!' Priti Patel erupts at Brussels in Brexit warning - EXCLUSIVE
The Labour Party came under fire about their unclear policy on a Scottish referendum
Robin Walker said he would not "take lectures" from the Labour Party
Ms Haigh said: "I think it's absolutely ridiculous comments from the minister. "We've been supporting the protocol and the implementation of it. It's the divisive law-breaking UK Internal Market Bill which is undermining the implementation of the protocol itself. "The criticism of five former prime ministers, the leaders of three Northern Ireland parties, the Speaker of the US Congress, the resignation of the Government's most senior legal office may not have concerned the Government." The comment from Mr Walker comes after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would "stand by" his position on Nicola Sturgeon pushing through a new vote on Scottish independence should she win the elections next year. READ MORE: Boris unveils three-year scheme to reduce EU boats in UK waters
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Labour leader Keir Starmer said the SNP would have a mandate for a new vote if they win the election
Sir Keir noted a new victory on May 6, 2021 would provide the SNP with the necessary mandate to strengthen their calls for a fresh referendum. Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross told Express.co.uk Labour had "thrown in the towel" despite the Scottish elections being eight months away. Mr Ross said: "We are eight months from the Scottish Parliament election and already Labour are throwing in the towel and agreeing to the SNP’s demands. "Yet again, Labour are proving they’re too much of a mess to stand up to the nationalists. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-30--Do as you agreed! Germany lashes out at Boris over Brexit threat - 'Disastrous!'

Germany 's Europe Minister Michael Roth said the Internal Market Bill passed by MPs yesterday would “ massively violate ” the UK-EU withdrawal agreement .
In an open letter , he said a failure to reach an agreement would be a “ huge disappointment ” but the 27 member states were “ well prepared ” for a potential no-deal Brexit .
Mr Roth described how trust between the EU and the UK had “ suffered a lot recently ” but called for “ urgency ” to find solutions .
The EU and UK met in Brussels yesterday in a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , discussing fishing rights , governance and state aid .
The German politician cited a key aim of the Withdrawal Agreement as the preservation of peace across Ireland and Northern Ireland .
But Britain 's Internal Market Bill will allow UK power to dismiss part of the treaty dealing with trade to and from the north .
MPs passed the Internal Market Bill through the House of Commons by 340 votes to 256 and it will now go to the House of Lords .
Mr Roth said : “ The UK internal market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ The Withdrawal Agreement – an international treaty , mind you – was negotiated and signed only nine months ago .
And now you are calling it into question again ?
“ The EU can not and will not accept this approach .
It is casting a dark shadow over the ongoing negotiations .
READ MORE : Boris has 'leverage ' to deliver significant boost for UK fishermen “ Apart from anything else , what are our friends in Ireland supposed to think , after we made jointly agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the island of Ireland with the intention of preserving peace in Northern Ireland .
Mr Roth said a fair deal would be possible if both Britain and the EU showed a willingness to compromise but added the EU was well prepared if it came to a no-deal Brexit .
He added : “ It is not helpful to play games .
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Ireland sends Boris blunt Brexit warning [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson to sign fisheries agreement [ LATEST ] “ The kind of deal we are after has no winners and losers .
What we need now is that much-vaunted British pragmatism of which we were always a little envious .
“ Winston Churchill was right when he said : 'You must look at facts because they look at you ' .
And the facts speak for themselves .
Whether it ’ s the coronavirus pandemic or the climate crisis , no country can shoulder the global tests we are facing on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when our system is in brutal competition with authoritarianism and the post-coronavirus world looks set to become even more uncomfortable , we need each other as reliable and trustworthy partners more than ever.
” The government believes the Internal Market Bill will help protect the UK but Labour , the Liberal Democrats , the SNP and the EU argue fear it could damage the country 's reputation .
Sir John Major , Tony Blair , Gordon Brown , David Cameron and Theresa May have criticised the bill .
Sir John and Mr Blair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement .

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Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth said the Internal Market Bill passed by MPs yesterday would “massively violate” the UK-EU withdrawal agreement. In an open letter, he said a failure to reach an agreement would be a “huge disappointment” but the 27 member states were “well prepared” for a potential no-deal Brexit.
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Mr Roth described how trust between the EU and the UK had “suffered a lot recently” but called for “urgency” to find solutions. The EU and UK met in Brussels yesterday in a bid to move talks on from a deadlock, discussing fishing rights, governance and state aid. The German politician cited a key aim of the Withdrawal Agreement as the preservation of peace across Ireland and Northern Ireland. But Britain's Internal Market Bill will allow UK power to dismiss part of the treaty dealing with trade to and from the north.
Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth penned an open letter warning to Britain
The controversial Internal Market Bill has passed through the House of Commons
MPs passed the Internal Market Bill through the House of Commons by 340 votes to 256 and it will now go to the House of Lords. Mr Roth said: “The UK internal market bill would massively violate key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement. “The Withdrawal Agreement – an international treaty, mind you – was negotiated and signed only nine months ago. And now you are calling it into question again? “The EU cannot and will not accept this approach. It is casting a dark shadow over the ongoing negotiations. READ MORE: Boris has 'leverage' to deliver significant boost for UK fishermen
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“Apart from anything else, what are our friends in Ireland supposed to think, after we made jointly agreed, special arrangements for the border on the island of Ireland with the intention of preserving peace in Northern Ireland. “To recklessly jeopardize that historic achievement would send a disastrous message.” Mr Roth said a fair deal would be possible if both Britain and the EU showed a willingness to compromise but added the EU was well prepared if it came to a no-deal Brexit. He added: “It is not helpful to play games. DON'T MISS:
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