thedailyexpress--2020-10-09--MPs salary: How much do MPs earn as £3,300 pay rise announced?

MPs could receive a pay rise of more than £3,000 starting next April according to proposals from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ( IPSA ) .
The rise would be based on the same method as in recent years .
ISPA is the independent body responsible for overseeing MPs pensions , expenses and salaries .
The body proposed MPs wages should continue to be linked to the public sector three-month annual growth figure of 4.1 percent .
This figure is likely to exceed inflation , at a time when millions are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic .
IPSA interim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the huge economic uncertainties arising from the pandemic , we do not think it is right to depart from this approach now.
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Fury as MPs set for EYE-WATERING pay-rise despite coronavirus The increase means MPs could get an additional £3,360 on top of their yearly salary .
Some Members of Parliament have expressed discomfort at the proposal , especially with the current economic crisis and continued impacts of the pandemic .
IPSA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review of MPs ’ pay with consultations in 2012 , 2013 and 2015 , It added technical adjustments had been made 2018 .
The exact amount of money MPs will receive is due to be announced in December .
In response to the news , some MPs said they would refuse to take the extra money .
Labour MP for Tooting , Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said she would refuse the payment , and if unable to refuse it she would donate it to charity .
She tweeted : `` This is n't right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give us MPs a pay rise now just sends the wrong message and highlights the economic divide in our country . ''
Business minister Nadhim Zahawi , who is one of Parliament ’ s richest MPs , said he would donate his pay rise to charity .
Speaking to Sky News , Mr Zahawi - a millionaire - said he doesn ’ t think a pay rise is “ appropriate ” when millions of jobs are at risk .
However , when asked if he thought this meant IPSA was not “ fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ An independent body has to be the right way forward .
“ They have to also explain themselves because they also exist in the court of public opinion .
“ It ’ s much better than the old system , before I came into Parliament , it used to be parliamentarians who decided these things .
“ It ’ s independent , but I think it ’ s incumbent on the leadership of IPSA to also explain to the public – we all exist in the same social fabric of society and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – as to why they think this is the right thing to do.
” Across the UK , the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the jobs market , with industries making cuts , furloughing workers and closing businesses following the lengthy lockdown earlier this year and continued restrictions .
In the hospitality industry alone , more than 500,000 jobs are expected to be gone by the end of the year .
As the furlough scheme is due to end , Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced workers in pubs , restaurants and other businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus restrictions will have two thirds of their wages paid by the Government .

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MPs could receive a pay rise of more than £3,000 starting next April according to proposals from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). The rise would be based on the same method as in recent years.
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ISPA is the independent body responsible for overseeing MPs pensions, expenses and salaries. The body proposed MPs wages should continue to be linked to the public sector three-month annual growth figure of 4.1 percent. This figure is likely to exceed inflation, at a time when millions are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. IPSA interim chairman Richard Lloyd said: “Given the huge economic uncertainties arising from the pandemic, we do not think it is right to depart from this approach now.” Read More: POLL: Should Westminster MPs be given a £3,360 pay rise during crisis?
MPs salary: How much do MPs earn as £3,300 pay rise announced?
READ MORE Really? Fury as MPs set for EYE-WATERING pay-rise despite coronavirus The increase means MPs could get an additional £3,360 on top of their yearly salary. Some Members of Parliament have expressed discomfort at the proposal, especially with the current economic crisis and continued impacts of the pandemic. IPSA has said it undertook out a major review of MPs’ pay with consultations in 2012, 2013 and 2015, It added technical adjustments had been made 2018. The exact amount of money MPs will receive is due to be announced in December.
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MPs salary: Due to coronavirus, many MPs have been working from home
READ MORE BBC Question Time: Panelist suggests staggering solution to Covid In response to the news, some MPs said they would refuse to take the extra money. Labour MP for Tooting, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said she would refuse the payment, and if unable to refuse it she would donate it to charity. She tweeted: "This isn't right. Millions face job uncertainty and to give us MPs a pay rise now just sends the wrong message and highlights the economic divide in our country." Business minister Nadhim Zahawi, who is one of Parliament’s richest MPs, said he would donate his pay rise to charity.
MPs salary: Labour MP for Tooting, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said she would refuse the payment
MPs salary: Coronavirus cases are spiking, and the jobs market is suffering as a result
Speaking to Sky News, Mr Zahawi - a millionaire - said he doesn’t think a pay rise is “appropriate” when millions of jobs are at risk. However, when asked if he thought this meant IPSA was not “fit for purpose” Mr Zahawi said: “An independent body has to be the right way forward. “They have to also explain themselves because they also exist in the court of public opinion. “It’s much better than the old system, before I came into Parliament, it used to be parliamentarians who decided these things.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-09--Keir Starmer failing: Majority think Labour not doing a good enough job on COVID

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The Labour leader called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to `` get a grip of this situation urgently before it spirals out of control '' today .
His plea came after it was revealed the average daily number of COVID cases in England had doubled in a week .
Sir Keir blasted the Government by claiming it had lost control of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process .
He wrote in the Daily Telegraph : `` Businesses , which have stepped up to help our country and economy through this pandemic , will face a weekend of uncertainty about whether or not they will be able to stay open . ''
But it appears his criticism is still not enough for voters in a new poll .
YouGov asked 5,068 adults on October 8 about how well or badly the Labour Party is doing at holding the Government to account over its COVID-19 handling .
The results showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not doing a good job of holding the Government to account .

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The Labour leader called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "get a grip of this situation urgently before it spirals out of control" today. His plea came after it was revealed the average daily number of COVID cases in England had doubled in a week. Sir Keir blasted the Government by claiming it had lost control of the virus, which was harming the economy in the process.
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He wrote in the Daily Telegraph: "Businesses, which have stepped up to help our country and economy through this pandemic, will face a weekend of uncertainty about whether or not they will be able to stay open." But it appears his criticism is still not enough for voters in a new poll. YouGov asked 5,068 adults on October 8 about how well or badly the Labour Party is doing at holding the Government to account over its COVID-19 handling. The results showed that 40 percent of voters believe Labour is not doing a good job of holding the Government to account.
Keir Starmer has been criticised in a new poll
And only 34 percent think it is doing a good job. Sir Keir ripped into the Government for reportedly planning to order the temporary closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in coronavirus hotspots. Ministers are also said to be considering new financial packages to help the hardest hit industries. Many regional leaders have criticised the Government for not consulting them ahead of changes. READ MORE: Labour activists demand Keir Starmer RESIGN after rebellion
Sir Keir has often ripped into Boris Johnson in the Commons
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham even said he would challenge any closures. Sir Keir added the Government should increase testing capacity by investing in the NHS and university laboratories. He also believes local public health teams should be given responsibility for contact-tracing. He said: "The Government is operating under the misguided, arrogant and counterproductive view that 'Whitehall knows best', that decisions can be made behind closed doors, without any real consultation or even picking up the phone to those on the frontline. DON'T MISS
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"We don't need a world-beating testing system, we just need one that works." Ministers are also expected to reveal a three-tier local lockdown system next week. This may involve people who are most at risk being told to stay at home for months. Finance minister Rishi Sunak also extra help for businesses and workers who are forced to stop work during local coronavirus lockdowns.
The Labour Party leader ripped into the Government over its handling of the crisis
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Brexit POLL: Should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines Macron? VOTE HERE

Britain 's David Frost and the EU 's Michel Barnier are planning to pursue `` mini-deals '' if no overall trade agreement is agreed by the EU Summit this week .
This would help save the parts of the deal that have already been agreed , while allowing room for more talks on areas of disagreement such as state aid .
Reaching an agreement on fisheries has proved to be a major sticking point for the UK and EU throughout their trade negotiations .
European fishermen catch more than 90 per cent of Channel cod with France claiming 84 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michel Barnier said fishing is one of the EU ’ s top priorities .
The EU is pushing for any future deal with the UK to uphold the bloc ’ s common fisheries policy .
But the UK wants long-term fishing rights to come under a system called “ zonal attachment ” .
Brussels is worried over this proposal as it would dramatically cut the European catch .
One diplomat said : “ It ’ s hard to imagine any compromise based on zonal attachment .
“ Fishing communities would probably sooner opt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted in other EU countries such as France sharing their own concerns over future fishing opportunities .
READ MORE : Fishing row : Boris ready to call Macron ’ s bluff over no deal threat This is because French fishermen rely on a huge amount of their income coming from catches in UK waters .
Mr Macron has also made it clear he wants France to keep the same access to the UK 's waters that it has now .
Jean-Pierre Pont is a French politician who represents Boulogne , which is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a member of Mr Macron ’ s party , La Republique En Marche .
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He said : `` Fishing shouldn ’ t be sacrificed or used for bartering .
`` Every time Barnier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no agreement if there ’ s no agreement on fishing .
`` For now this position is defended by the whole EU .
A no-deal would be a disaster - but also for the U.K. ” Following another week of talks , Mr Barnier and Mr Frost were getting closer to a deal .

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Britain's David Frost and the EU's Michel Barnier are planning to pursue "mini-deals" if no overall trade agreement is agreed by the EU Summit this week. This would help save the parts of the deal that have already been agreed, while allowing room for more talks on areas of disagreement such as state aid. Reaching an agreement on fisheries has proved to be a major sticking point for the UK and EU throughout their trade negotiations. THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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European fishermen catch more than 90 per cent of Channel cod with France claiming 84 percent of this haul. Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier said fishing is one of the EU’s top priorities. The EU is pushing for any future deal with the UK to uphold the bloc’s common fisheries policy. But the UK wants long-term fishing rights to come under a system called “zonal attachment”.
Should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines Macron?
Brussels is worried over this proposal as it would dramatically cut the European catch. One diplomat said: “It’s hard to imagine any compromise based on zonal attachment. “Fishing communities would probably sooner opt for no-deal.” The stalling talks have resulted in other EU countries such as France sharing their own concerns over future fishing opportunities. READ MORE: Fishing row: Boris ready to call Macron’s bluff over no deal threat
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This is because French fishermen rely on a huge amount of their income coming from catches in UK waters. Mr Macron has also made it clear he wants France to keep the same access to the UK's waters that it has now. Jean-Pierre Pont is a French politician who represents Boulogne, which is a major French fishing port. He is also a member of Mr Macron’s party, La Republique En Marche. DON'T MISS
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Macron wants France to keep the same amount of access in UK waters
Future fishing arrangements have proved to be a major sticking point in trade talks
He admitted he believed a no deal exit would be disastrous for the country. He said: "Fishing shouldn’t be sacrificed or used for bartering. "Every time Barnier speaks he tells us there will be no agreement if there’s no agreement on fishing. "For now this position is defended by the whole EU. A no-deal would be a disaster - but also for the U.K.” Following another week of talks, Mr Barnier and Mr Frost were getting closer to a deal.
Michel Barnier has said he wants more concessions from the UK
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Eurocrats splash out on BUSINESS CLASS flights to stock EU's propaganda museum

Brussels plans to fork out on business class flights and hotels for couriers transporting “ artefacts ” from across the world to the European House of History .
The venue in the Belgian capital is home to Brexit-bashing items , such as former Labour Party MEP Seb Dance ’ s handwritten “ He ’ s lying to you ” sign used to taunt Nigel Farage and a UK-EU “ always united ” scarf worn by Remainers on the UK ’ s final day of membership .
The EU-funded museum , which set taxpayers back £47million , also features anti-EU protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vote Leave campaign .
Over the next four years , the bloc will spend a further £1.4million fetching relics from across the globe for future exhibitions .
German MEP Nicolaus Fest said : “ The EU ’ s relentless pursuit to establish a common European knows no bounds .
“ This is an astonishing waste of taxpayers ’ money – it would be much cheaper to relocate the fossils that run the Commission .
“ Like its collection , the EU will soon be consigned to history if it continues with such frivolous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the “ provision of specialised transport services for museum objects ” .
According to internal documents , couriers will be allowed to book business class flights when travelling outside of the 27-member bloc .
They will also be handed £135 a night for hotels and £93 for dining out while away on their missions .
And can claim £45 for a taxi from Brussels airport to their hotel in the city centre , a journey normally costing half the amount with ride-hailing app Uber .
The leaked paper says : “ Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HEH are on loan from museums from all over Europe , but also from all regions of the world .
“ As the museum often hosts temporary exhibitions on a yearly basis , there is a requirement to have artefacts brought over and repatriated back to their country.
” MUST READ : EU gravy train exposed : How MEPs spend £60m a year on their commutes For trips to EU states , contractors are expected to book economy flights and even have to abide by an “ environmental policy ” .
Transporters must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if their journey is expected to “ no longer than four hours ” .
“ The HEH supports the increase in the efficiency of the transport system , with consolidated transports whenever this is possible , ” the document adds .
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Brussels plans to fork out on business class flights and hotels for couriers transporting “artefacts” from across the world to the European House of History. The venue in the Belgian capital is home to Brexit-bashing items, such as former Labour Party MEP Seb Dance’s handwritten “He’s lying to you” sign used to taunt Nigel Farage and a UK-EU “always united” scarf worn by Remainers on the UK’s final day of membership. The EU-funded museum, which set taxpayers back £47million, also features anti-EU protest banners and a T-shirt from the official Vote Leave campaign.
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Over the next four years, the bloc will spend a further £1.4million fetching relics from across the globe for future exhibitions. German MEP Nicolaus Fest said: “The EU’s relentless pursuit to establish a common European knows no bounds. “This is an astonishing waste of taxpayers’ money – it would be much cheaper to relocate the fossils that run the Commission. “Like its collection, the EU will soon be consigned to history if it continues with such frivolous spending.”
EU spending £1.4 million to transport artefacts for its history museum
The European House of History opened in Brussels in 2017
Eurocrats have signed a contract for the “provision of specialised transport services for museum objects”. According to internal documents, couriers will be allowed to book business class flights when travelling outside of the 27-member bloc. They will also be handed £135 a night for hotels and £93 for dining out while away on their missions.
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The museum initially cost £47 million to build
And can claim £45 for a taxi from Brussels airport to their hotel in the city centre, a journey normally costing half the amount with ride-hailing app Uber. The leaked paper says: “Many of the objects on display at the HEH are on loan from museums from all over Europe, but also from all regions of the world. “As the museum often hosts temporary exhibitions on a yearly basis, there is a requirement to have artefacts brought over and repatriated back to their country.” MUST READ: EU gravy train exposed: How MEPs spend £60m a year on their commutes
The museum is funded by EU taxpayers
For trips to EU states, contractors are expected to book economy flights and even have to abide by an “environmental policy”. Transporters must also opt for a bus or train if their journey is expected to “no longer than four hours”. “The HEH supports the increase in the efficiency of the transport system, with consolidated transports whenever this is possible,” the document adds. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--EU must change! Brussels urged to use Brexit as opportunity to reform

Thierry Drilhon , the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris , has said Brexit should be seen `` not as a challenge but an opportunity '' .
He pointed out three ways the UK 's split from the bloc will create new opportunities , including giving a chance for the EU to push through much-needed reforms .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Drilhon said : “ I think Brexit should be seen as a threefold of opportunities .
“ Number one is an opportunity to rethink the ways we want to trade between the UK and France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for friends , which represents added value .
“ The third opportunity is an opportunity for Europe to rethink the governance.
” When further probed on whether the bloc needed to change , the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris said : “ Oh for sure.
” He went onto explain the bloc was created in the 1950s , and has seldom been reformed .
Mr Drilhon said : “ Europe was created with seven players , seven nations .
JUST IN : Remainers vow to abandon Labour after party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicated the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant crisis is an opportunity for member countries to join forces and move the EU forwards .
He said : “ Yes the governance , yes the overall vision then for Europe and all the countries being part of the union will be different in the coming weeks , months and years.
” Bashkim Smakaj , the National Security Advisor to the President of Kosovo , has also claimed the coronavirus crisis has highlighted a need for the EU to undergo deep reforms .
In an opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The situation created by the global COVID-19 pandemic , along with many previous situations that the Union has faced , is revealing the weaker points of this treaty and the need for a deeper reform within the EU .
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Thierry Drilhon, the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, has said Brexit should be seen "not as a challenge but an opportunity". He pointed out three ways the UK's split from the bloc will create new opportunities, including giving a chance for the EU to push through much-needed reforms.
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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Drilhon said: “I think Brexit should be seen as a threefold of opportunities. “Number one is an opportunity to rethink the ways we want to trade between the UK and France. “The second is an opportunity for friends, which represents added value. “The third opportunity is an opportunity for Europe to rethink the governance.”
Brexit is an opportunity for the European Union to undergo major reforms, says a French trade expert
Michel Barnier is the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator
When further probed on whether the bloc needed to change, the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris said: “Oh for sure.” He went onto explain the bloc was created in the 1950s, and has seldom been reformed. Mr Drilhon said: “Europe was created with seven players, seven nations. “Europe is a group of diverse countries, representing 27 countries. JUST IN: Remainers vow to abandon Labour after party pledges it won't rejoin EU
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Mr Drilhon suggests the bloc usually makes progress when it is faced with “challenging moments”
Boris Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 to reach a trade deal with the EU
He indicated the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant crisis is an opportunity for member countries to join forces and move the EU forwards. He said: “Yes the governance, yes the overall vision then for Europe and all the countries being part of the union will be different in the coming weeks, months and years.” Bashkim Smakaj, the National Security Advisor to the President of Kosovo, has also claimed the coronavirus crisis has highlighted a need for the EU to undergo deep reforms. In an opinion piece for Euractiv, Mr Smakaj said: “The situation created by the global COVID-19 pandemic, along with many previous situations that the Union has faced, is revealing the weaker points of this treaty and the need for a deeper reform within the EU.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Sturgeon's independence plans EXPOSED: Galloway reveals real reason for SNP letter to No10

The SNP and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have continued to push for a second independence referendum in the country , much to the dismay of the UK Government and opposition political parties in Scotland .
Their demands come despite Scotland voting by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent in favour of the country remaining part of the UK during the independence referendum in September 2014 .
Just under two years later in June 2016 , Britain voted by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave the European Union - despite Scotland voting by a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the move .
Since then , Ms Sturgeon has continued to insist Brexit gives the SNP and Scotland a mandate for a second referendum on independence , This sets up a potential split from the remainder of the UK .
Last December , Ms Sturgeon wrote to Mr Johnson to outline her case for a second referendum on independence in her latest attempt to persuade the UK Government to grant Stormont the powers to hold another historic vote .
But the Prime Minister issued another brutal slap down to the SNP leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him to “ bring the whole of the United Kingdom together ” .
He reminded the SNP leader : “ The Scottish people voted decisively to keep our United Kingdom together , a result which both the Scottish and UK Governments committed to respect . ''
Former Labour MP Mr Galloway , who has set up political campaign group Alliance for Unity , warned Ms Sturgeon 's plan is `` destined for failure '' .
He also valso explained the real reason he believes Ms Sturgeon wo n't go through with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Nicola Sturgeon 's independence bid is destined for failure and besides , I do n't think she was actually going to do that anyway .
READ MORE : Sturgeon CONFUSION : First Minister told she 's WRONG after covid chaos '' I think that was a move designed to quieten down the rebellion from within the SNP , especially around the scandal involving Alex Salmond , which was threatening her leadership and still is .
`` The nationalist fury has dimmed to the point of invisibility over the last few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the other . ''
The Alliance for Unity leader also claimed Ms Sturgeon 's independence dreams are `` in flames '' and vowed to `` chase the SNP off the field '' at the Scottish elections next May .
He warned Scottish independence would be a `` disaster '' , adding the country would become one of `` grievance and grudge '' .
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`` The SNP are beginning to turn and it 's time to chase them off the field at the election in May . ''
He continued : `` Scotland would ultimately define itself entirely against its nearest neighbour with whom it has a long land border , through which it sends 60 percent of its exports .

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The SNP and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have continued to push for a second independence referendum in the country, much to the dismay of the UK Government and opposition political parties in Scotland. Their demands come despite Scotland voting by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent in favour of the country remaining part of the UK during the independence referendum in September 2014. Just under two years later in June 2016, Britain voted by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave the European Union - despite Scotland voting by a huge margin of 62 percent to 38 percent against the move.
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Since then, Ms Sturgeon has continued to insist Brexit gives the SNP and Scotland a mandate for a second referendum on independence, This sets up a potential split from the remainder of the UK. Last December, Ms Sturgeon wrote to Mr Johnson to outline her case for a second referendum on independence in her latest attempt to persuade the UK Government to grant Stormont the powers to hold another historic vote. But the Prime Minister issued another brutal slap down to the SNP leader's plan, urging her to work with him to “bring the whole of the United Kingdom together”.
Nicola Sturgeon's plans for Scottish independence have been torn apart by George Galloway
Nicola Sturgeon has continued her push for a second referendum on Scottish independence
He reminded the SNP leader: “The Scottish people voted decisively to keep our United Kingdom together, a result which both the Scottish and UK Governments committed to respect." Former Labour MP Mr Galloway, who has set up political campaign group Alliance for Unity, warned Ms Sturgeon's plan is "destined for failure". He also valso explained the real reason he believes Ms Sturgeon won't go through with her independence push. Mr Galloway told Express.co.uk: "Nicola Sturgeon's independence bid is destined for failure and besides, I don't think she was actually going to do that anyway. READ MORE: Sturgeon CONFUSION: First Minister told she's WRONG after covid chaos
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Boris Johnson has cntinued to reject calls from the SNP for a second independence referendum
"I think that was a move designed to quieten down the rebellion from within the SNP, especially around the scandal involving Alex Salmond, which was threatening her leadership and still is. "The nationalist fury has dimmed to the point of invisibility over the last few weeks, where it has been one disaster after the other." The Alliance for Unity leader also claimed Ms Sturgeon's independence dreams are "in flames" and vowed to "chase the SNP off the field" at the Scottish elections next May. He warned Scottish independence would be a "disaster", adding the country would become one of "grievance and grudge". DON'T MISS
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Mr Galloway continued: "Nicola Sturgeon's independence dreams are in flames and everyone can see that." "The SNP are beginning to turn and it's time to chase them off the field at the election in May." He continued: "Scotland would ultimately define itself entirely against its nearest neighbour with whom it has a long land border, through which it sends 60 percent of its exports.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Oh dear, Brussels! Frost rattles Barnier with EU's own tactics to triumph in Brexit talks

Academic and Research Director for think tank IEA , Syed Kamall , has argued the UK 's chief Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost has put the UK in a strong position in the trade talks with the EU .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Kamall said Lord Frost had learnt from how the EU behaved in trade negotiations .
He insisted Lord Frost has played hardball with the EU upfront with the goal of compromising at the end if necessary .
He also admitted that eventually , for both sides to agree a deal , the UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas .
Mr Kamall said : `` With trade talks eventually you have to compromise on both sides .
`` I think what was different about the David Frost approach to negotiations was that he learnt from what the EU did .
`` He learnt to play hardball upfront and then compromise at the end and not compromise too early . ''
DO N'T MISS : Lord Frost outlines 'landing zone ' for trade deal as he rages at EU Mr Kamall admitted that both the UK and EU would eventually have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement .
He continued : `` Both sides will have to make compromises and I think they both know it deep down .
`` What has been different this time around compared to previous negotiations is the UK always seemed to compromise much earlier and follow the EU .
`` This time the UK has played hardball but both sides know they will have to make compromises . ''
Brexit news : Mr Kamall also noted that the UK was not being unreasonable and the EU may need to be more reasonable in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that the UK was not being unreasonable and the EU may need to be more reasonable in the trade talks .
He added : `` The UK is not asking for anything different or new than what they offer a third country .
`` The UK has looked very carefully at what the EU deals with Canada and elsewhere .
`` The UK has pointed specifically to these countries and gone we would like this type of deal just like you have with Canada , for example .
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Brexit: Kamall says David Frost has learnt from EU’s approach
Academic and Research Director for think tank IEA, Syed Kamall, has argued the UK's chief Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost has put the UK in a strong position in the trade talks with the EU. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Kamall said Lord Frost had learnt from how the EU behaved in trade negotiations. He insisted Lord Frost has played hardball with the EU upfront with the goal of compromising at the end if necessary.
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He also admitted that eventually, for both sides to agree a deal, the UK and EU would need to compromise in some areas. Mr Kamall said: "With trade talks eventually you have to compromise on both sides. "I think what was different about the David Frost approach to negotiations was that he learnt from what the EU did. "He learnt to play hardball upfront and then compromise at the end and not compromise too early." DON'T MISS: Lord Frost outlines 'landing zone' for trade deal as he rages at EU
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Brexit news: Mr Kamall admitted that both the UK and EU would eventually have to make compromises to achieve a trade deal agreement.
Mr Kamall admitted that both the UK and EU would eventually have to make compromises to achieve a trade deal agreement. He continued: "Both sides will have to make compromises and I think they both know it deep down. "What has been different this time around compared to previous negotiations is the UK always seemed to compromise much earlier and follow the EU. "This time the UK has played hardball but both sides know they will have to make compromises."
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Brexit news: Mr Kamall also noted that the UK was not being unreasonable and the EU may need to be more reasonable in the trade talks.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Oh dear, Keir! Starmer in crisis as leader admits own party has lost trust and support

Sir Keir admitted Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard would not win next year ’ s Holyrood election as he urged him to regain trust in the party that has gone in Scotland .
The Labour leader said his party would fail at the May 2021 vote without a revival of its Scottish fortunes .
It comes amid previous reports Sir Keir had lost confidence in Mr Leonard amid a disastrous performance in opinion polls .
Speaking at the Co-operative Party 's virtual conference , Sir Keir said : `` We have to win in 2024 .
`` There 's no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland really matters .
`` And , of course , that is going to be tested very significantly in May of next year when we have the Scottish elections .
`` I think that involves rebuilding trust which we have lost in parts of Scotland .
`` I do n't think the values of people in Scotland have changed , I think it 's trust in the Labour Party that has gone .
And we need to rebuild and rebuild quickly . ''
Sir Keir said that Scotland needed more power over its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We do need to have an answer on the constitutional question .
And we need to be brave enough to confront the fact that people do want more power .
`` Wealth and power should be shared in a different way , and that applies as much to Scotland as anywhere else .
`` I do n't think that you give people more power and influence and share wealth by tearing up the United Kingdom .
READ MORE : End of the Labour Party ! '
Stark warning to Keir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his opinions after a series of digital meetings with Scottish voters who said they didn ’ t know who Leonard was but heaped praise on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon .
A source told previously The Times : `` There is no animosity borne towards Richard , there is just no confidence in him.
” A recent YouGov poll found Mr Leonard has an approval rating of minus 27 and more than half ( 53 percent ) of Scots said they don ’ t have an opinion on the leader who has been at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three years .

Keir Starmer denies that he is 'losing control' of the Labour party
Sir Keir admitted Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard would not win next year’s Holyrood election as he urged him to regain trust in the party that has gone in Scotland. The Labour leader said his party would fail at the May 2021 vote without a revival of its Scottish fortunes. It comes amid previous reports Sir Keir had lost confidence in Mr Leonard amid a disastrous performance in opinion polls.
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Speaking at the Co-operative Party's virtual conference, Sir Keir said: "We have to win in 2024. "There's no way through without going through Scotland. Scotland really matters. "And, of course, that is going to be tested very significantly in May of next year when we have the Scottish elections. "I think that involves rebuilding trust which we have lost in parts of Scotland. "I don't think the values of people in Scotland have changed, I think it's trust in the Labour Party that has gone. And we need to rebuild and rebuild quickly."
Labour's Keir Starmer admitted his party are in crisis in Scotland
Sir Keir admitted Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard would not win next year’s Holyrood election
Sir Keir said that Scotland needed more power over its own affairs within the UK. He said: "We do need to have an answer on the constitutional question. And we need to be brave enough to confront the fact that people do want more power. "Wealth and power should be shared in a different way, and that applies as much to Scotland as anywhere else. READ MORE: End of the Labour Party!' Stark warning to Keir Starmer exposed
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Sir Keir said Scotland needed more power over its own affairs within the UK
A recent YouGov poll found Richard Leonard has an approval rating of minus 27 and more than half
The Labour leader said his party would fail at the May 2021 vote without a revival of its Scottish fortunes
In the 2010 election, the party dominated the Westminster political landscape in Scotland with 41 MPs. It comes after sources claimed Sir Keir did not believe Mr Leonard could turn the party around after a YouGov poll found only 14 percent of people plan to vote Labour in next year’s Holyrood election. The Labour leader reportedly cemented his opinions after a series of digital meetings with Scottish voters who said they didn’t know who Leonard was but heaped praise on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Main reason for not sticking with Labour
A source told previously The Times: "There is no animosity borne towards Richard, there is just no confidence in him.” A recent YouGov poll found Mr Leonard has an approval rating of minus 27 and more than half (53 percent) of Scots said they don’t have an opinion on the leader who has been at the helm of the Scottish Labour Party for three years.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--'Watch out Keir!' Andy Burnham sparks warning to Starmer in fiery attack on PM's plan

Speaking at a press conference with other northern political leaders , Labour 's Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said negotiations about the lockdown in the North was ongoing but he was told by a `` senior figure in Number 10 '' that the proposed financial help was `` non-negotiable . ''
`` I 'm angry actually about being told the effect on people 's lives is non-negotiable , '' he said .
We will not surrender our constituents to hardship nor our businesses to failure . ''
Mr Burnham also called for northern MPs to have `` a separate vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's proposed financial package aimed at supporting those in local lockdown areas .
The fiery attack on the Prime Minister did not go unnoticed by Labour supporters who argued the Manchester chief was making a good case for his leadership of the Labour Party .
One viewer wrote on Twitter : `` Andy Burnham for Labour leadership ? ''
And another : `` Andy Burnham is now taking on Boris Johnson and Leigh MP Grundy .
Clever move .
Watch out Keir . ''
Some noticed the Manchester Mayor has been extremely vocal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One said : `` Andy Burnham is on my TV more than Mrs Brown 's boys.. think he enjoys the limelight a bit too much . ''
READ MORE : Northern Labour leaders set to defy new lockdown rules imposed by PM Others were prompt to point out the stark difference between him and the Labour frontbech in the Commons .
One said : `` Andy Burnham leading more than Starmer led us out devolved powers for the north . ''
Another Twitter user wrote : `` Andy Burnham , Jamie O'Driscoll and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of opposing the UK Government in 30 mins on Sky News than Starmer and Labour 's Shadow Cabinet have in six months ... '' And another : `` My ticket of choice for # Labour leadership was always Andy Burnham supported by Yvette Cooper .
It still is .
`` Imagine for a moment just how much better the # COVID19 crisis would have been handled had they been in charge now . ''
One Labour supporter echoed : `` Northern Mayors on Sky news saying it like it is , Labour badly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Government help for a looming lockdown in the north of England is `` insufficient '' said Mr Burnham .
Speaking with political leaders from Liverpool , Sheffield and Tyneside , he said : `` We were told yesterday the financial package that would accompany any new system of restrictions , as announced by the Chancellor yesterday afternoon , was final and non-negotiable .
`` And I have to say , we can not accept that .
`` This package only appeared late in the day , and at the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be any financial package at all .
`` Following pressure from mayors and other leaders that changed .
`` But the analysis we have done of that package , and we 've took time to digest what the Chancellor had said , the conclusion we have reached is this package is insufficient to protect our communities as we go into the rest of the autumn and the winter . ''
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Andy Burnham reacts to local restrictions and support package
Speaking at a press conference with other northern political leaders, Labour's Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said negotiations about the lockdown in the North was ongoing but he was told by a "senior figure in Number 10" that the proposed financial help was "non-negotiable." "I'm angry actually about being told the effect on people's lives is non-negotiable," he said. We will not surrender our constituents to hardship nor our businesses to failure."
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Mr Burnham also called for northern MPs to have "a separate vote" in the Commons on the Government's proposed financial package aimed at supporting those in local lockdown areas. The fiery attack on the Prime Minister did not go unnoticed by Labour supporters who argued the Manchester chief was making a good case for his leadership of the Labour Party. One viewer wrote on Twitter: "Andy Burnham for Labour leadership?" And another: "Andy Burnham is now taking on Boris Johnson and Leigh MP Grundy. Clever move. Watch out Keir." Some noticed the Manchester Mayor has been extremely vocal against the Government during the pandemic. One said: "Andy Burnham is on my TV more than Mrs Brown's boys.. think he enjoys the limelight a bit too much." READ MORE: Northern Labour leaders set to defy new lockdown rules imposed by PM
Andy Burnham's fiery attack on PM sparks warning to Starmer
Andy Burnham said Labour leaders in the north could not accept Boris Johnson's coronavirus plan
Others were prompt to point out the stark difference between him and the Labour frontbech in the Commons. One said: "Andy Burnham leading more than Starmer led us out devolved powers for the north." Another Twitter user wrote: "Andy Burnham, Jamie O'Driscoll and Steve Rotheram are doing a better job of opposing the UK Government in 30 mins on Sky News than Starmer and Labour's Shadow Cabinet have in six months..." And another: "My ticket of choice for #Labour leadership was always Andy Burnham supported by Yvette Cooper. It still is. "Imagine for a moment just how much better the #COVID19 crisis would have been handled had they been in charge now." One Labour supporter echoed: "Northern Mayors on Sky news saying it like it is, Labour badly needs Andy Burnham back in the PLP."
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Government help for a looming lockdown in the north of England is "insufficient" said Mr Burnham. Speaking with political leaders from Liverpool, Sheffield and Tyneside, he said: "We were told yesterday the financial package that would accompany any new system of restrictions, as announced by the Chancellor yesterday afternoon, was final and non-negotiable. "And I have to say, we cannot accept that. "This package only appeared late in the day, and at the start of the week there was not going to be any financial package at all. "Following pressure from mayors and other leaders that changed. "But the analysis we have done of that package, and we've took time to digest what the Chancellor had said, the conclusion we have reached is this package is insufficient to protect our communities as we go into the rest of the autumn and the winter." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Political expert exposes EU's 'absurd' Brexit stance to keep fishing rights to UK waters

Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group tweeted : `` The UK has got a lot wrong in these negotiations , but the EU position on fish is absurd .
Essentially it 's , 'Everything changes because of Brexit , but on fish , it stays the same ' '' .
This was in response to President of the European Council Charles Michel who tweeted : `` The moment of truth .
`` To get to a deal , we need significant steps by our British friends in the coming days .
`` This isn ’ t just an Irish issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
One twitter follower of Mr Rahman tweeted : `` The EU line on fish seems to be an irrational position arrived at to satisfy political lobbies rather than with any consideration of economics or of practicality .
`` When the UK does that , we call it normal politics .
`` When the EU does it , both Leavers and Remainers seem surprised . ''
They tweeted : `` For once I disagree .
`` EU has accepted UK will become an independent coastal state .
`` French , Dutch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notion that an allegedly friendly post-Brexit UK should radically reduce age-old fishing access and destroy their fishing industries .
`` Should also have included Ireland .
British waters have an abundance of fish , and the UK want to limit access for EU vessels and renegotiate fishing rights every year .
The EU refused to cede on this point and want to maintain the same access to British waters .
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Brexit: French MP urges UK to not ‘destroy’ EU fishing fleet
Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group tweeted: "The UK has got a lot wrong in these negotiations, but the EU position on fish is absurd. Essentially it's, 'Everything changes because of Brexit, but on fish, it stays the same'". This was in response to President of the European Council Charles Michel who tweeted: "The moment of truth.
"To get to a deal, we need significant steps by our British friends in the coming days. "This isn’t just an Irish issue. "This is a European one." One twitter follower of Mr Rahman tweeted: "The EU line on fish seems to be an irrational position arrived at to satisfy political lobbies rather than with any consideration of economics or of practicality.
The EU do not want changes in their fishing rights to UK waters
"When the UK does that, we call it normal politics. "When the EU does it, both Leavers and Remainers seem surprised." Another Twitter follower of Mr Rahman disagreed. They tweeted: "For once I disagree. MUST READ: Ex-French MEP's Frexit drive gains momentum as voters blast EU
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"EU has accepted UK will become an independent coastal state. "French, Dutch, Belgians, Danes don't accept the notion that an allegedly friendly post-Brexit UK should radically reduce age-old fishing access and destroy their fishing industries. "Should also have included Ireland. "Continued access to UK waters crucial to Irish fishermen." British waters have an abundance of fish, and the UK want to limit access for EU vessels and renegotiate fishing rights every year. The EU refused to cede on this point and want to maintain the same access to British waters. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-10--Brexit LIVE: Frost and Barnier agree on mini deals to stop fiery Macron sinking agreement

After the two sides concluded talks yesterday , it was agreed they would pursue with separate negotiations on areas such as aviation and road transport .
As talks head into the final week of formal negotiations , EU officials are also concerned over the issue of fisheries .
With Lord Frost indicating concessions could be made on subsidy controls and the level playing field , the EU 's negotiating team fears fisheries may dominate the final round of talks due to the demands set by countries such as France .
States like France are incredibly reliant on the UK 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of EU states are not a concern .
While the issue could dominate talks next week , Brussels does not believe Boris Johnson will walk away from talks .
Mr Barnier has also resisted stepping up no deal planning as he does not want to give anything away .
One EU source told The Times : `` We shouldn ’ t jump the gun , with the danger of giving too much away.
” Mr Johnson has set next week 's EU summit as the deadline for a Brexit deal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides will negotiate past that deadline .
Another source said : `` Negotiations will continue .
It is not a deadline . ''
Once a large majority of the deal is agreed , it is expected the two sides will enter the tunnel phase of negotiations - away from media scrutiny .
FOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES : 1.36pm update : Should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines Macron ?
- Express poll The UK and EU 's Brexit negotiators are struggling to reach an agreement on future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's trade deal deadline on Thursday looming alarmingly close .
But should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines French President Emmanuel Macron as France grows concerned about its own access to UK waters in the event of a no deal Brexit ?
After Labour released a video vowing to stand up for British farmers , the former Tory MEP hit out at their plans .
He said : `` Food standards are not in question .
What Labour is proposing is something no country in the world has ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards .
`` This wouldn ’ t just rule out a US deal ; it would rule out an EU one .
It would also make us all a lot worse off . ''
11.36pm update : Brexit talks to `` drag into next month '' Brexit talks are set to prolong into next month as officials admit next week 's deadline may now be missed .
Sources in Brussels said yesterday that the wrangling is likely to drag on into November after informal discussions this week failed to make a breakthrough .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not a matter of deadlines .
First of all it was July , then August , and now mid-October .
`` I do n't expect any readiness on the British side to suspend the negotiations .
This is going to continue . ''
10.41pm update : Political expert exposes EU 's `` absurd '' Brexit stance to keep fishing rights to UK waters Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group tweeted : `` The UK has got a lot wrong in these negotiations , but the EU position on fish is absurd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of Brexit , but on fish , it stays the same ' '' .
UK fishing communities have issued a plea to Boris Johnson to protect Britain 's waters .
Speaking to Brexit Unlocked , Paul Lines , Chairman of Lowestoft Fishing Alliance , warned EU fishing multi-annual agreements have decimated UK businesses as he urged the Prime Minister to get his act together and strike the best Brexit deal for British fishing communities .
He added : `` Until our politicians actually be brave a set and realise that jobs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic we 've now gone through there 's nothing more apparent than you 've got to create jobs and produce food . ''
Former Tory MEP for the south-east of England , Daniel Hannan , has attacked Labour for its Brexit demands .
Commenting on the the potential for food products to enter the UK under lower hygiene standards , Mr Hannan claimed Labour 's demands are `` absurd '' .
He said : `` What Labour is suggesting is that we go beyond existing EU standards .
`` The absurdity of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule out a trade deal with the US ; they would rule out a trade deal with the EU , several of whose members have different animal welfare regulations . ''
The party has called for the UK to band the import of all food products which do not match UK standards .
8.04am update : Boris ready to call Macron ’ s bluff over no deal Brexit threat Boris Johnson is ready to call the bluff of Emmanuel Macron according to a political expert , who claimed the French President will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fishing demands .
Ben Harris-Quinney , chairman of the Bow Group independent think-tank , believes Mr Macron will eventually back down on his demands if fishing is the only obstacle to a free-trade deal .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , he said : “ Boris knows how important the preservation of our fishing waters are to the Brexit movement , but Macron and the EU also face pressure from Spanish and European fishermen .
`` A compromise is possible and Macron is unlikely to push for no deal just over fishery policy assuming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed.
” 7.21am update : Frost and Barnier to pursue mini-agreement if deal fails Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier will pursue a series of mini-agreements if a wide deal can not be reached next week .
The EU is fearful states such as France , may continue their demands over fisheries and therefore stop a deal from being agreed next week .
Lord Frost and Mr Barnier held constructive talks last week , with the EU hopeful of a breakthrough on state aid .
Mr Barnier has faced pressure to step up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resisting doing so in order to not give anything away .
One source told The Times : `` We shouldn ’ t jump the gun , with the danger of giving too much away . ''

Brexit: Menon says EU 'don't agree' with each other on talks
The Prime Minister has warned Mr Macron the UK is prepared to leave the EU without a comprehensive free-trade deal and on Australian-style terms if a breakthrough could not be found. During the exchange, Mr Johnson insisted his preference would be to leave with an agreement but emphasised progress needed to be made in problem areas, such a fishing and the so-called level playing field, ahead of a crucial EU summit next week. THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED. Click HERE for the latest updates
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A number 10 spokesman said: “The Prime Minister set out the latest state of play in 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 Australian-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.
Brexit Live: Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron held talks this morning
“The leaders agreed to keep in touch on the issue.” It has also emerged David Frost and Michel Barnier have agreed to pursue a series of mini-deals if the two sides fail to reach an overarching agreement next week. After the two sides concluded talks yesterday, it was agreed they would pursue with separate negotiations on areas such as aviation and road transport. As talks head into the final week of formal negotiations, EU officials are also concerned over the issue of fisheries. With Lord Frost indicating concessions could be made on subsidy controls and the level playing field, the EU's negotiating team fears fisheries may dominate the final round of talks due to the demands set by countries such as France. FOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: Sunday, October 11 7.30am update: THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED. Click HERE for the latest updates
Brexit: Menon says EU 'don't agree' with each other on talks
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10pm update: Brexiteer fires warning to Boris ahead of Brexit deadline – ‘will never be forgiven’ Brexiteer Martin Daubney has warned Boris Johnson the UK will not accept Brexit In Name Only (BRINO) ahead of the looming October 15 deadline he set the EU. He wrote on twitter: “Has anybody forgotten that Thursday, Oct 15, is the Brexit deadline? “Bar a miracle, it isn’t going to happen, is it? Ominous tone here: ‘Brussels does not believe Boris will walk away’. “In which case, they have the upper hand. A BRINO will never be forgiven!” 8.15pm update: Boris letting EU 'call shots on fisheries' - PM issued angry warning Former Brexit Party MEP Alexandra Phillips raged the Prime Minister is allowing the EU "to call all the shots" in the Brexit negotiations, warning the Brussels bloc will end up serving the UK fisheries "scraps". The Brexiteer argued Boris Johnson's first Brexit mistake has been that of allowing Theresa May's withdrawal agreement to pass through Parliament instead of negotiating a better proposal. Ms Phillips warned the mistake will cause the UK to be served "scraps over the table" on fisheries and other issues. READ MORE: Brexit sell-out fury: Boris letting EU 'call shots on fisheries' - PM issued angry warning
6.10pm update: Brussels urged to use Brexit as opportunity to reform Brexit has provided an opportunity for the European Union to undergo major reforms, a French trade expert has claimed. Thierry Drilhon, the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, told Express.co.uk: ““I think Brexit should be seen as a threefold of opportunities. “Number one is an opportunity to rethink the ways we want to trade between the UK and France. “The second is an opportunity for friends, which represents added value. “The third opportunity is an opportunity for Europe to rethink the governance.” READ MORE: EU must change! Brussels urged to use Brexit as opportunity to reform 4.45pm update: Labour shamed for bonkers Brexit demands which would ‘rule out trade deal with the EU’ Labour has been shamed for its recent Brexit food standards demands with a prominent Brexiteer pointing out their "absurd" request would actually "rule out a trade deal with the EU". Former Tory MEP Daniel Hannan said the Labour’s call for the UK to ban food imports made to lower standards after Brexit was “deranged. Mr Hannan tweeted: “What Labour is suggesting is that we go beyond existing EU standards. “The absurdity of these proposals is that they wouldn't just rule out a trade deal with the US; they would rule out a trade deal with the EU, several of whose members have different animal welfare regulations. “What Labour is asking for here is a blanket ban on food imports from much of the world, including many countries we buy from now as EU members. “I get that anti-Americanism plays to some on the Left, but taking it to this level is deranged.”
Brexit news: David Frost and Michel Barnier will resume talks next week
3.20pm update: Number 10 confirm Boris and Macron held Brexit talks this morning A Downing Street spokesman said: “The Prime Minister set out the latest state of play in 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 Australian-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. “The leaders agreed to keep in touch on the issue.” 2.22pm update: Lord Frost rattles Barnier with tactic from EU's playbook Brexiteers Syed Kamall claimed Lord David Frost has stunned the EU with his determination to play "hardball" in trade talks. Academic and Research Director for think tank IEA, Syed Kamall, has argued the UK's chief Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost has put the UK in a strong position in the trade talks with the EU. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Kamall said Lord Frost had learnt from how the EU behaved in trade negotiations. He insisted Lord Frost has played hardball with the EU upfront with the goal of compromising at the end if necessary. Mr Kamall said: "With trade talks eventually you have to compromise on both sides. "I think what was different about the David Frost approach to negotiations was that he learnt from what the EU did. "He learnt to play hardball upfront and then compromise at the end and not compromise too early."
Brexit: Fisherman hits out at politicians in passionate speech
1.36pm update: Should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines Macron? - Express poll The UK and EU's Brexit negotiators are struggling to reach an agreement on future fishing arrangements amid Prime Minister Boris Johnson's trade deal deadline on Thursday looming alarmingly close. But should the UK and EU agree a trade deal that sidelines French President Emmanuel Macron as France grows concerned about its own access to UK waters in the event of a no deal Brexit? 12.24pm update: Daniel Hannan continues attack on Labour After Labour released a video vowing to stand up for British farmers, the former Tory MEP hit out at their plans. He said: "Food standards are not in question. What Labour is proposing is something no country in the world has ever done, namely to require identical production standards. "This wouldn’t just rule out a US deal; it would rule out an EU one. It would also make us all a lot worse off."
Brexit news: Michel Barnier
11.36pm update: Brexit talks to "drag into next month" Brexit talks are set to prolong into next month as officials admit next week's deadline may now be missed. Sources in Brussels said yesterday that the wrangling is likely to drag on into November after informal discussions this week failed to make a breakthrough. "One diplomat said: "It's not a matter of deadlines. First of all it was July, then August, and now mid-October. "I don't expect any readiness on the British side to suspend the negotiations. This is going to continue." 10.41pm update: Political expert exposes EU's "absurd" Brexit stance to keep fishing rights to UK waters Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group tweeted: "The UK has got a lot wrong in these negotiations, but the EU position on fish is absurd. "Essentially it's, 'Everything changes because of Brexit, but on fish, it stays the same'".
EU fisheries
9.55am update: Fishing communities beg PM be brave in Brexit ultimatum UK fishing communities have issued a plea to Boris Johnson to protect Britain's waters. Speaking to Brexit Unlocked, Paul Lines, Chairman of Lowestoft Fishing Alliance, warned EU fishing multi-annual agreements have decimated UK businesses as he urged the Prime Minister to get his act together and strike the best Brexit deal for British fishing communities. He added: "Until our politicians actually be brave a set and realise that jobs are paramount to everything, with this horrible pandemic we've now gone through there's nothing more apparent than you've got to create jobs and produce food."
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8.37am update: Labour shamed for Brexit demands Former Tory MEP for the south-east of England, Daniel Hannan, has attacked Labour for its Brexit demands. Commenting on the the potential for food products to enter the UK under lower hygiene standards, Mr Hannan claimed Labour's demands are "absurd". He said: "What Labour is suggesting is that we go beyond existing EU standards. "The absurdity of these proposals is that they wouldn't just rule out a trade deal with the US; they would rule out a trade deal with the EU, several of whose members have different animal welfare regulations." The party has called for the UK to band the import of all food products which do not match UK standards. 8.04am update: Boris ready to call Macron’s bluff over no deal Brexit threat Boris Johnson is ready to call the bluff of Emmanuel Macron according to a political expert, who claimed the French President will not scupper a wider post-Brexit trade deal because of fishing demands. Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman of the Bow Group independent think-tank, believes Mr Macron will eventually back down on his demands if fishing is the only obstacle to a free-trade deal. Speaking to Express.co.uk, he said: “Boris knows how important the preservation of our fishing waters are to the Brexit movement, but Macron and the EU also face pressure from Spanish and European fishermen. "A compromise is possible and Macron is unlikely to push for no deal just over fishery policy assuming all other elements of a deal are agreed.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-11--Boris hit with lockdown REVOLT over coronavirus plans - No10 threatened with legal action

The fury over plans to shut down much of the hospitality sector and other businesses could see the Government facing legal action for failing to properly protect jobs and businesses .
The row has broken out as Mr Johnson prepares to make a major announcement tomorrow on how to tackle the rapid rise in coronavirus infections in the north and midlands .
It is thought this will see restaurants and pubs order to close in the areas with highest infections .
The Government measures have already provoked anger among his own blue collar MPs who stormed Labour ’ s red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the Labour Metropolitan mayors join the fight and warn Mr Johnson that Chancellor Rishi Sunak ’ s compensation package for people in their regions risked him breaking his “ leveling up ” pledge to the north and would lead to him “ leveling down ” instead .
Under the new scheme , furloughed workers would receive two thirds of their wages , as opposed to the 80 per cent under the national lockdown .
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham questioned closing down pubs and bars and said he is considering legal action over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Sunak ’ s financial package would be to “ surrender ” people to hardship in the run up to Christmas .
The measures risked “ severe redundancies ” and business closures , the mayor added .
He said : “ It will level down the north of England and widen the North-South divide.
” In an open letter published alongside the press conference the leaders added : “ We believe the Government should bring forward a separate vote on the financial package to provide an opportunity to reject the current financial package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an improved package taking account of the important points we have raised .
“ We would ask that you use whatever routes might be open to you to bring about a vote in the House.
” The letter is signed by Mr Burnham , Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram , Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis , Mayor of North of Tyne Jamie Driscoll , and Sir Richard Leese , leader of Manchester City Council .
Mr Driscoll said : “ If we take away somebody ’ s right to earn a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He pointed out that even people on the minimum wage would only get two thirds of that money .
Mr Rotherham said that despite asking seven days ago for the scientific evidence backing up the proposals they are still waiting for a response from ministers .
A spokesman for the Government said that decisions would be kept under review .
In response to criticism of the Job Support Scheme , a Government spokesman said : “ Throughout the pandemic , we have worked hard to protect jobs and support the economy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
“ Ministers are continuing to work closely with local leaders on how we can combat coronavirus together .
“ We will keep all financial support under review to support businesses who need it most and protect jobs over the coming weeks and months.
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But it was clear that criticism was not confined to senior Labour politicians last night .
Chris Oglesby , chief executive of Bruntwood & board member of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership said : “ What they can ’ t do is keep much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent open prison , if it is both ineffective as well as a considerable sacrifice of many livelihoods , businesses and freedoms.
” Martin Greenhow , who owns the five MOJO bars in the UK based in Manchester , Leeds , Liverpool , Nottingham and Harrogate , described local lockdowns as the “ metaphorical final nail ” - saying the 10pm curfew is “ killing us already ” .
He said his Nottingham bar had been a “ rockstar ” for him until the pandemic hit .
He went on : “ To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effect on their mental health - these guys are really stressed about the future .
“ We are down 80 per cent on our turnover - even taking into account Rishi Sunak ’ s latest round of proposed support .
“ Let ’ s just say he ’ s not understood the problem .
We have just seen two weeks of absolute slaughter.
” The open letter was directed to all MPs for the northern regions including the Blue Collar Tories who stormed the red wall seats .
Writing for the Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Esther McVey pointed out that it was the Blue Collar MPs who had been leading questioning of the Government strategy , including in a meeting with chief medical officer Chris Whitty earlier this week .
They also led the fight to help bail out the “ Forgotten Ltd ” self employed business owners .
But other Blue Collar Conservative MPs saw the Labour mayors ’ intervention as a naked attempt to win back the red wall just months ahead of their own elections in May .
Ashfield Conservative MP Lee Anderson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cynical attempt by Labour and the Left to exploit this whole situation ...
It is no wonder that people suspect that Labour mayors and other Labour politicians are trying to take advantage of this terrible situation we are in .
“ It is disgusting .
Voters see through it .
It is absolutely awful .
It is the politics of the gutter.
” Rother Valley Conservative MP Alexander Stafford said : “ They are trying to cause division .
Let ’ s be honest .
This is a global disaster and national crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political points rather than actually engaging .
“ I think it ’ s a disgrace ...
I think it ’ s a naked attempt to boost support for Labour.
” But the Government was facing a warning from Britain ’ s leading Brexiteer economist Professor Patrick Minford that its covid strategy “ definitely ” risks bankrupting the economy .
He said the idea of closing down the country again was “ absolutely crazy ” .
“ You can ’ t indefinitely support people through Government hand-outs , ” he said .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further sign of the chilling impact the pandemic has had on the economy , research by digital search specialists Sinequa found 75 percent of workers plan to stay in their roles for at least another year with nearly seven out of 10 people ( 67 percent ) concerned about not being able to find the information they need to do the job .
Annabel Denham of the Institute of Economic Affairs said : “ At the start of 2020 we had record levels of employment , low unemployment and an economy that created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even a V-shaped bounce back won ’ t guarantee a speedy recovery in the labour market : previous recessions tell us that the latter lags far behind the former .
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The fury over plans to shut down much of the hospitality sector and other businesses could see the Government facing legal action for failing to properly protect jobs and businesses. The row has broken out as Mr Johnson prepares to make a major announcement tomorrow on how to tackle the rapid rise in coronavirus infections in the north and midlands. It is thought this will see restaurants and pubs order to close in the areas with highest infections.
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The Government measures have already provoked anger among his own blue collar MPs who stormed Labour’s red wall seats in December. But yesterday saw the Labour Metropolitan mayors join the fight and warn Mr Johnson that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s compensation package for people in their regions risked him breaking his “leveling up” pledge to the north and would lead to him “leveling down” instead. Under the new scheme, furloughed workers would receive two thirds of their wages, as opposed to the 80 per cent under the national lockdown. Manchester mayor Andy Burnham questioned closing down pubs and bars and said he is considering legal action over the compensation.
Boris facing major backlash over UK lockdown plans - No10 threatened with legal action
Boris Johnson was last night facing backlash over his plans to lockdown large parts of England
Mr Burnham said accepting Mr Sunak’s financial package would be to “surrender” people to hardship in the run up to Christmas. The measures risked “severe redundancies” and business closures, the mayor added. He said: “It will level down the north of England and widen the North-South divide.” In an open letter published alongside the press conference the leaders added: “We believe the Government should bring forward a separate vote on the financial package to provide an opportunity to reject the current financial package and requiring the Government to return with an improved package taking account of the important points we have raised. “We would ask that you use whatever routes might be open to you to bring about a vote in the House.”
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The letter is signed by Mr Burnham, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis, Mayor of North of Tyne Jamie Driscoll, and Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council. Mr Driscoll said: “If we take away somebody’s right to earn a living we have to fully compensate them.” He pointed out that even people on the minimum wage would only get two thirds of that money. Mr Rotherham said that despite asking seven days ago for the scientific evidence backing up the proposals they are still waiting for a response from ministers.
Boris Johnson speaks at the Tory Party Conference
Coronavirus cases in London
A senior Government source said that “extensive” talks are taking place in the background and help has been offered to councils and the police to make sure they can enforce regulations as well as an offer for more localised test and trace systems to track the disease. But it was clear that criticism was not confined to senior Labour politicians last night. Chris Oglesby, chief executive of Bruntwood & board member of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership said: “What they can’t do is keep much of the North of England as a permanent open prison, if it is both ineffective as well as a considerable sacrifice of many livelihoods, businesses and freedoms.” Martin Greenhow, who owns the five MOJO bars in the UK based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham and Harrogate, described local lockdowns as the “metaphorical final nail” - saying the 10pm curfew is “killing us already”.
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He said his Nottingham bar had been a “rockstar” for him until the pandemic hit. He went on: “To see the decimation of the performance and the effect on their mental health - these guys are really stressed about the future. “We are down 80 per cent on our turnover - even taking into account Rishi Sunak’s latest round of proposed support. “Let’s just say he’s not understood the problem. We have just seen two weeks of absolute slaughter.” The open letter was directed to all MPs for the northern regions including the Blue Collar Tories who stormed the red wall seats. Writing for the Sunday Express today, Blue Collar Conservatism founder Esther McVey pointed out that it was the Blue Collar MPs who had been leading questioning of the Government strategy, including in a meeting with chief medical officer Chris Whitty earlier this week. They also led the fight to help bail out the “Forgotten Ltd” self employed business owners. But other Blue Collar Conservative MPs saw the Labour mayors’ intervention as a naked attempt to win back the red wall just months ahead of their own elections in May.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-11--Fishing SELL OUT! Brexiteer in furious fisheries outburst as she calls for MPs to 'RIOT'

Speaking to Brexit Unlocked hosts Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy , Ms Mummery said she would be organising `` riots in Parliament '' if she was an MP , as she wondered why politicians in Westminster are not doing more to prevent a fisheries sell-out in the Brexit negotiations .
The former Brexit Party MEP blasted : `` There 's 186 coastal MPs , where are they ?
`` Why are n't they banging on Boris ' door or David Frost 's door ?
`` Because I tell you now , if I had been elected and this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Parliament now .
`` I 'd have rounded up the rest of those coastal MPs and I 'd have said what the hell are we going to do ?
`` I spoke to my MP last night and he did n't know a thing .
He did n't know anything about it . ''
READ MORE : Boris warns EU it has FOUR DAYS to avoid No Deal Brexit It comes as France 's Minister of the Sea said in an interview published on Sunday that French fishermen would be better off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' proposals by Britain in Brexit fishing talks .
`` So far , the UK has made unacceptable proposals .
Fishermen would rather have no agreement than a bad agreement , and they are not wrong , '' Annick Girardin told the JDD newspaper .
`` We have laid out red lines : access to fishing grounds , quotas and the species that we fish today .
Europeans must preserve their resources and their access . ''
The EU and Britain are in crunch negotiations to get a deal on post-Brexit trade in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of three main stumbling blocks .
The EU wants to secure consistent rights to fish in British waters , an important issue for France where coastal fishing communities are politically influential .
Britain wants a deal more like that of non-EU member Norway , under which quotas are set each year .
`` We 're preparing for all eventualities , and therefore also for a no-deal .
`` France is preparing to support its fisheries and the entire industry .
`` European tools will have to be put in place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she still hoped a compromise could be reached .
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Brexit: June Mummery says coastal MPs should be ‘rioting’
Speaking to Brexit Unlocked hosts Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy, Ms Mummery said she would be organising "riots in Parliament" if she was an MP, as she wondered why politicians in Westminster are not doing more to prevent a fisheries sell-out in the Brexit negotiations. The former Brexit Party MEP blasted: "There's 186 coastal MPs, where are they?
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"Why aren't they banging on Boris' door or David Frost's door? "Because I tell you now, if I had been elected and this was happening I would be causing riots in that Parliament now. "I'd have rounded up the rest of those coastal MPs and I'd have said what the hell are we going to do? "But where are they? "I spoke to my MP last night and he didn't know a thing. He didn't know anything about it." READ MORE: Boris warns EU it has FOUR DAYS to avoid No Deal Brexit
Brexit news: June Mummery calls for coastal MPs to 'riot' over fishing rights
Brexit news: June Mummery says her MP knew nothing about fishing
It comes as France's Minister of the Sea said in an interview published on Sunday that French fishermen would be better off with no-deal rather than accepting "unacceptable" proposals by Britain in Brexit fishing talks. "So far, the UK has made unacceptable proposals. Fishermen would rather have no agreement than a bad agreement, and they are not wrong," Annick Girardin told the JDD newspaper. "We have laid out red lines: access to fishing grounds, quotas and the species that we fish today. Europeans must preserve their resources and their access." The EU and Britain are in crunch negotiations to get a deal on post-Brexit trade in place before an end-year deadline. Fishing is one of three main stumbling blocks.
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Brexit: Fisherman hits out at politicians in passionate speech
The EU wants to secure consistent rights to fish in British waters, an important issue for France where coastal fishing communities are politically influential. Britain wants a deal more like that of non-EU member Norway, under which quotas are set each year. "We're preparing for all eventualities, and therefore also for a no-deal. "France is preparing to support its fisheries and the entire industry. "European tools will have to be put in place for this," Girardin said, adding she still hoped a compromise could be reached. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-11--US election POLL: Who would you vote for in the US election, Trump or Biden? VOTE HERE

The US President last night vowed to put his bout of coronavirus behind him and return to the campaign fray , with only weeks to go before he battles it out against Mr Biden for another term in office .
Mr Trump , who is currently trailing his Democratic challenger in opinion polls , is eager to get back on the campaign trail after an absence of more than a week following his COVID-19 diagnosis .
Express.co.uk is asking you who would you vote for in the US election - Mr Trump or Mr Biden ?
Opinion polls show Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although with a narrower advantage in some of the states that may decide the election outcome .
Mr Trump has revealed he plans to travel to the key battleground state of Florida on Monday , followed by rallies in Pennsylvania and Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday .
The Republican leader also attacked Democrats as pursuing a `` socialist '' or even `` Communist '' agenda , and hailed his own record in fighting crime and boosting the US economy , while flag-waving supporters cheered and chanted , `` We love you ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not wearing a mask as he spoke .
READ MORE : Biden is 'anti-British ' and will wreck UK/US trade deal , blasts Farage '' It 's the only responsible thing to do . ''
Speaking about the upcoming vote , the Democratic presidential nominee said the only way '' he could lose to Mr Trump was through `` chicanery , '' before clarifying that he will accept the election result .
Mr Biden encouraged potential voters at a campaign stop in the must-win battleground of Pennsylvania , telling them `` make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we lose this is by the chicanery going on relative to polling places . ''

Donald Trump says he feels 'very strong’ following coronavirus
The US President last night vowed to put his bout of coronavirus behind him and return to the campaign fray, with only weeks to go before he battles it out against Mr Biden for another term in office. Mr Trump, who is currently trailing his Democratic challenger in opinion polls, is eager to get back on the campaign trail after an absence of more than a week following his COVID-19 diagnosis. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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Express.co.uk is asking you who would you vote for in the US election - Mr Trump or Mr Biden? Opinion polls show Mr Biden with a substantial lead nationally, although with a narrower advantage in some of the states that may decide the election outcome. Mr Trump has revealed he plans to travel to the key battleground state of Florida on Monday, followed by rallies in Pennsylvania and Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Addressing supporters from a White House balcony on Saturday afternoon, Mr Trump told crowds: "I'm feeling great.” The Republican leader also attacked Democrats as pursuing a "socialist" or even "Communist" agenda, and hailed his own record in fighting crime and boosting the US economy, while flag-waving supporters cheered and chanted, "We love you”. Mr Trump standing alone at the event was not wearing a mask as he spoke. READ MORE: Biden is 'anti-British' and will wreck UK/US trade deal, blasts Farage
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Trump has revealed he plans to travel to the key battleground state of Florida on Monday
Opinion polls show Joe Biden with a substantial lead nationally
"It's the only responsible thing to do." Speaking about the upcoming vote, the Democratic presidential nominee said the only way" he could lose to Mr Trump was through "chicanery," before clarifying that he will accept the election result. Mr Biden encouraged potential voters at a campaign stop in the must-win battleground of Pennsylvania, telling them "make sure to vote because the only way we lose this is by the chicanery going on relative to polling places."
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He attacked Mr Trump for discouraging voting, including casting doubt on the security of mail-in ballots and the encouragement of potentially intimidating Republican poll observers. Mr Biden has previously said that his single greatest concern was Mr Trump trying to "steal" the victory.
Joe Biden encouraged potential voters at a campaign stop in the must-win battleground of Pennsylvania


thedailyexpress--2020-10-11--Ministers slap down 'pro-remain' Electoral Commission with huge warning

The controversial electoral watchdog ’ s future is under doubt after it launched a series of investigations into Leave campaign groups but refused to look into allegations regarding Remainer campaigners .
But despite questions about whether it will be abolished and replaced , the Electoral Commission is attempting to expand its role and is consulting on being allowed to be able to bring prosecutions itself instead of referring cases to the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) .
But in a strongly worded letter , cabinet office minister Chloe Smith made it clear that the government believes the power grab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of taxpayers ’ money and would raise serious questions about its accountability .
In the letter to chairman Sir John Holmes , who has been reportedly forced out of the role , and commission chief executive Bob Posner , Ms Smith warned that taking on similar powers to the CPS would lead to “ a lack of clarity ” and “ blurring of the lines would be counterproductive.
” She went on to say that it would be “ hard to justify ” the “ substantial taxpayer funded resources ” required to fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ potential conflicts of interest ” and pointedly noted : “ I am mindful of previous controversies in this area such as ... a number of decisions on advice and enforcement relating to the EU referendum.
” She added that if the commission tried to continue with the proposals without government or parliamentary support there would be “ serious questions about [ its ] accountability and governance.
” Sir John was one of a number of senior figures at the election watchdog who had identified as supporting the Remain campaign , noting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the result of the [ EU ] referendum.
” Yet he oversaw a number of controversial investigations into Leave organisations and individuals while the commission refused to investigate Remainers even when the now Home Secretary Priti Patel made a formal complaint to them .
Embarrassing cases for the commission included seeing the high court overturn its £20,000 fine of Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes which it had imposed because of a small mistake in his paperwork .
The commission also reported Leave.EU founder Arron Banks to the National Crime Agency who then reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminality by Mr Banks .
The commission was eventually forced to come to a settlement in May this year and take defamatory press releases about Mr Banks off its website .
Both Mr Banks , Mr Grimes and a number senior Tory MPs , including Jacob Rees-Mogg , have questioned whether the commission should continue in its current form .
In further controversy , the Electoral Commission confirmed to the Sunday Express this week that it has still not made a decision over whether to investigate Momentum over allegations in breached election law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour in December with an illegal imprint .
The case was first raised by the Wolves of Westminster website in March .

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The controversial electoral watchdog’s future is under doubt after it launched a series of investigations into Leave campaign groups but refused to look into allegations regarding Remainer campaigners. But despite questions about whether it will be abolished and replaced, the Electoral Commission is attempting to expand its role and is consulting on being allowed to be able to bring prosecutions itself instead of referring cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
But in a strongly worded letter, cabinet office minister Chloe Smith made it clear that the government believes the power grab by the Commission would be a waste of taxpayers’ money and would raise serious questions about its accountability. In the letter to chairman Sir John Holmes, who has been reportedly forced out of the role, and commission chief executive Bob Posner, Ms Smith warned that taking on similar powers to the CPS would lead to “a lack of clarity” and “blurring of the lines would be counterproductive.” She went on to say that it would be “hard to justify” the “substantial taxpayer funded resources” required to fund such an expansion. She also warned of “potential conflicts of interest” and pointedly noted: “I am mindful of previous controversies in this area such as...a number of decisions on advice and enforcement relating to the EU referendum.”
Chloe Smith said expanding the Commission's role could be a waste of money
She added that if the commission tried to continue with the proposals without government or parliamentary support there would be “serious questions about [its] accountability and governance.” Sir John was one of a number of senior figures at the election watchdog who had identified as supporting the Remain campaign, noting in a speech that he “regretted the result of the [EU] referendum.” Yet he oversaw a number of controversial investigations into Leave organisations and individuals while the commission refused to investigate Remainers even when the now Home Secretary Priti Patel made a formal complaint to them. Embarrassing cases for the commission included seeing the high court overturn its £20,000 fine of Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes which it had imposed because of a small mistake in his paperwork.
Priti Patel made a formal complaint over investigations into remainers
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