thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Raab sparks furious reaction as he refuses to admit 'all votes count' in Ridge interview

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was right to proceed `` carefully and sensitively '' in welcoming Joe Biden 's victory following a fraught US election .
Asked on Sky News ' Sophy Ridge On Sunday whether he was fuelling conspiracists in his congratulatory tweet which said `` processes are still playing out '' , Mr Raab said : `` No , I think that 's a very partisan skew on it .
The reality is we want to respect the integrity and processes in place .
`` It is not for us to start adjudicating on the appeals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have said is the result is now very clear .
I think it is beyond reasonable doubt , in my view ... `` Frankly there are those who want to criticise the UK at this point in time , come what may , on whatever we say and whatever this Government says , but I 'm going to focus on the substance .
`` People complain about interference in our politics here - I think it is right to tread carefully and sensitively , particularly after what was clearly a very close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the pundits expected and has been contentious in all sorts of ways .
`` So , we proceeded sensitively and carefully , we wanted to respect the process , but we look forward to working with the new administration . ''
READ MORE : Dominic Raab in furious clash with Marr as BBC host predicts no deal Mr Raab said that `` in principle , yes , of course '' all votes should be counted in a democratic election .
After being asked numerous times whether all votes should be counted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host , Mr Raab said : `` Look in principle , yes of course - although I 'm not going to get drawn into ... . ''
Pushed on why he did not say this originally , the Foreign Secretary added : `` Because what you 're really trying to do is to drag me into the legal claims about whether or not all the votes have properly been counted when you look at the mail votes , the votes in person and the claims that have been made , for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I just do n't want to get sucked into that . ''
The interview sparked the furious reaction of viewers who condemned the Foreign Secretary for his response .
One wrote on Twitter : `` Welcome to the UK where Dominic Raab , the Foreign Secretary , can ’ t even say that all votes should be counted in a democratic election . ''
And another : `` Raab could n't even answer the basic question when asked by Ridge 'should every vote be counted ? '
his answer - 'not getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the man . ''
`` A 'vote ' IS a legal vote .
If it is not a legal vote it is not a vote .
That is clearly implied in the question .
Obviously Sophie Ridge understands that .
But Raab , our Foreign Secretary , not so much !
`` , added another Twitter user .
One Sky News viewer also said : `` Firstly - shocking answer from Raab to a very basic question from Sophy Ridge about the principle of democracy .
Secondly - what message is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in labouring an answer to this question ? ''
And another one added : `` People ought to be encouraged to vote and the process needs to be made easier .
That aside the look of panic and anxiety on Raab 's face . ''
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US Election: Dominic Raab clashes with Sophy Ridge over voting
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was right to proceed "carefully and sensitively" in welcoming Joe Biden's victory following a fraught US election. Asked on Sky News' Sophy Ridge On Sunday whether he was fuelling conspiracists in his congratulatory tweet which said "processes are still playing out", Mr Raab said: "No, I think that's a very partisan skew on it. The reality is we want to respect the integrity and processes in place.
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"It is not for us to start adjudicating on the appeals, claims and counter-claims. "But what we have said is the result is now very clear. I think it is beyond reasonable doubt, in my view... "Frankly there are those who want to criticise the UK at this point in time, come what may, on whatever we say and whatever this Government says, but I'm going to focus on the substance. "People complain about interference in our politics here - I think it is right to tread carefully and sensitively, particularly after what was clearly a very close election, far closer than the media or the pundits expected and has been contentious in all sorts of ways. "So, we proceeded sensitively and carefully, we wanted to respect the process, but we look forward to working with the new administration." READ MORE: Dominic Raab in furious clash with Marr as BBC host predicts no deal
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Mr Raab said that "in principle, yes, of course" all votes should be counted in a democratic election. After being asked numerous times whether all votes should be counted in a democratic election by the Sky's host, Mr Raab said: "Look in principle, yes of course - although I'm not going to get drawn into...." Pushed on why he did not say this originally, the Foreign Secretary added: "Because what you're really trying to do is to drag me into the legal claims about whether or not all the votes have properly been counted when you look at the mail votes, the votes in person and the claims that have been made, for example, about the posting of military ballots - so I just don't want to get sucked into that." The interview sparked the furious reaction of viewers who condemned the Foreign Secretary for his response. One wrote on Twitter: "Welcome to the UK where Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, can’t even say that all votes should be counted in a democratic election."
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And another: "Raab couldn't even answer the basic question when asked by Ridge 'should every vote be counted?' his answer - 'not getting into that' just shows the measure of the man." "A 'vote' IS a legal vote. If it is not a legal vote it is not a vote. That is clearly implied in the question. Obviously Sophie Ridge understands that. But Raab, our Foreign Secretary, not so much!", added another Twitter user. One Sky News viewer also said: "Firstly - shocking answer from Raab to a very basic question from Sophy Ridge about the principle of democracy. Secondly - what message is the Foreign Secretary sending to President Biden and team in labouring an answer to this question?" And another one added: "People ought to be encouraged to vote and the process needs to be made easier. That aside the look of panic and anxiety on Raab's face." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Brexit boost: US-UK ties 'significant and enduring' regardless of EU, says Biden ally

Speaking to BBC One 's Andrew Marr Show after the announcement of Joe Biden as the winner of the US presidential election , the Democrat said the future of the US and UK relationship will remain `` significant and enduring '' regardless of Brexit .
Mr Coons dismissed claims the Democratic Party sees Prime Minister Boris Johnson as `` Britain 's Trump '' and said each nation 's leader should be treated on their own terms .
He said : `` I think the United Kingdom and the United States have significant and enduring ties and a lot of important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world in the region of the North Atlantic community as well as in the far-flung nations of the Commonwealth .
`` I think the UK-US relationship will remain significant regardless of the departure of the UK from the EU . ''
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab dismissed suggestions that Joe Biden 's previous criticism of Boris Johnson would impact the relationship between the two countries .
READ MORE : Dominic Raab in furious clash with Marr as BBC host predicts no deal Asked about Mr Biden 's previous criticism of Mr Johnson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're two years on from that and I thought it was very interesting hearing from Senator Coons that he 's not interested , and he does n't think that the administration are going to be interested in re-litigating old issues .
`` Not least as we 've left the EU , we leave the transition period by the time the inauguration happens .
`` What he 's looking for , what the Americans will be looking for , I 'm sure , is the opportunities of the future .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Good Friday Agreement will in any way dim , I 've explained why we 're absolutely committed to it , but what they are looking at now as Senator Coons expressed , but as others have to be as well , they 're looking at the opportunities for multi-lateral co-operation on COVID or counter-terrorism , cyber is a big thing , reinforcing the Nato alliance and , of course , climate change . ''
The Foreign Secretary predicted Boris Johnson would be in touch with President-elect Joe Biden `` shortly '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden campaign team , Mr Raab said : `` Funnily enough , I exchanged messages with Senator Coons ( tipped to be the next US secretary of state ) , our embassy are in touch with the campaign and I 'm sure there will be a call between the President-elect and the Prime Minister shortly in due course .
`` In the immediate aftermath there are plans to put in place , we want to give them the time and space to do that , but it is clear we are excited about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson has congratulated US president-elect Joe Biden and said he looks `` forward to working closely together '' as allies .
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Speaking to BBC One's Andrew Marr Show after the announcement of Joe Biden as the winner of the US presidential election, the Democrat said the future of the US and UK relationship will remain "significant and enduring" regardless of Brexit. Mr Coons dismissed claims the Democratic Party sees Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "Britain's Trump" and said each nation's leader should be treated on their own terms.
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He said: "I think the United Kingdom and the United States have significant and enduring ties and a lot of important work to do together. "Around the world in the region of the North Atlantic community as well as in the far-flung nations of the Commonwealth. "I think the UK-US relationship will remain significant regardless of the departure of the UK from the EU." Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab dismissed suggestions that Joe Biden's previous criticism of Boris Johnson would impact the relationship between the two countries. READ MORE: Dominic Raab in furious clash with Marr as BBC host predicts no deal
Brexit news: Democrat Chris Coons says UK-US relationship will remain 'significant' regardless of EU
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Asked about Mr Biden's previous criticism of Mr Johnson, Mr Raab told the BBC host: "We're two years on from that and I thought it was very interesting hearing from Senator Coons that he's not interested, and he doesn't think that the administration are going to be interested in re-litigating old issues. "Not least as we've left the EU, we leave the transition period by the time the inauguration happens. "What he's looking for, what the Americans will be looking for, I'm sure, is the opportunities of the future. "I'm not saying that their interest in the Good Friday Agreement will in any way dim, I've explained why we're absolutely committed to it, but what they are looking at now as Senator Coons expressed, but as others have to be as well, they're looking at the opportunities for multi-lateral co-operation on COVID or counter-terrorism, cyber is a big thing, reinforcing the Nato alliance and, of course, climate change."
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The Foreign Secretary predicted Boris Johnson would be in touch with President-elect Joe Biden "shortly". Asked whether the Government had contacted the Biden campaign team, Mr Raab said: "Funnily enough, I exchanged messages with Senator Coons (tipped to be the next US secretary of state), our embassy are in touch with the campaign and I'm sure there will be a call between the President-elect and the Prime Minister shortly in due course. "In the immediate aftermath there are plans to put in place, we want to give them the time and space to do that, but it is clear we are excited about the opportunities of working together." Boris Johnson has congratulated US president-elect Joe Biden and said he looks "forward to working closely together" as allies. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--US trade BONANZA: Boris Johnson given huge boost for bumper deal - 'Let's do it QUICKLY'

Boris Johnson said there was a “ good chance ” of striking a bumper trade deal as he hailed the President-elect ’ s defeat of Donald Trump in the tightly contested vote .
Britain and the USA have been in talks over a new trading alliance for more than a year with some experts predicting it could be worth a staggering £20 trillion .
And a senior Biden ally today vowed that Brexit Britain will remain a `` significant '' ally of the US , insisting there is “ a lot of work to do together ” .
Ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his success , Mr Johnson said significant progress had already been made on a trans-atlantic trade deal .
“ I think that there is far more that unites the government of this country and government in Washington any time , any stage , than divides us , ” he said .
“ I 'm a keen student of the United States ' trade policy and they 're tough negotiations .
And I 've never believed that this was going to be something that was going to be a complete pushover under any US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good chance we 'll do something .
Liz Truss and her team have made a huge amount of progress and we 'll get on.
” And Mr Johnson said that a significant chunk of any deal could boost the creation of “ hundreds of thousands of jobs ” in the green sector .
“ I think now with President Biden in the White House in Washington , we have the real prospect of American global leadership in tackling climate change .
“ I see that President Biden shares a slogan , Build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build back better , one of the ways to do it is to do it through a green industrial revolution , green energy , green home building , green transport , EVs , all the rest of it .
“ Those measures can not only reduce your CO2 emissions and enable us to get to net zero by 2050 , but they 're also capable of really moving the economy forward .
So we look forward to talking about that issue with the White House.
” Britain has already struck a massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar deals are in the pipeline with Australia , New Zealand and Canada .
Talks on future trading relationship with the EU continue with hopes a deal can be struck this month .
Fears that Mr Johnson ’ s relationship with the new President wouldn ’ t be as warm as with his predecessor were dismissed yesterday by a key Biden-ally .
Senator Chris Coons , who has been tipped to become Mr Biden 's Secretary of State , insisted there were `` significant and enduring '' ties between the UK and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do together than we could possibly do apart and I think those enduring and tectonic forces will bring us together fairly quickly , '' he told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show .
Asked if Brexit would make the UK a less useful ally to America , he said : `` That is not a view I share .
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[ ANALYSIS ] Joe Biden : Blunt take on future president 's health laid bare [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Joe Biden victory tweet [ SHOWBIZ ] '' I think the United Kingdom and the United States have significant and enduring ties and a lot of important work to do together .
`` Around the world in the region of the North Atlantic community as well as in the far-flung nations of the Commonwealth .
`` I think the UK-US relationship will remain significant regardless of the departure of the UK from the EU . ''
The senior Democrat said he believed Mr Johnson was more `` agile and forward-looking '' than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press and he hoped Mr Biden would have a similar view .
Meanwhile , Donald Trump 's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said Mr Biden would be open to the idea of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK .
He told the Daily Express : `` I think Boris Johnson should make it a priority to talk to Biden as soon as the situation is clarified and I think a free trade deal ought to be at the top of the agenda .
`` I think it is clearly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the interests of the UK to sign this deal as quickly as possible .
`` That would be the point that I would suggest Boris Johnson makes .
`` He should say we have made our choice and because the economies of the two countries are so closely related we can resolve the issues and move forward .
`` I will be surprised if Biden shows any kind of reluctance to make this deal work .
Earlier Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said there is now an “ exciting opportunity ” to secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President while former Chancellor Sajid Javid said that it would be easier now that Mr Trump is leaving the White House .
“ I think a trade deal with Joe Biden is far more likely , ” he told Sky News .
`` Let 's look at the evidence , let 's look at what Donald Trump actually did when he was in office when it came to trade with the UK .
`` He slapped tariffs on UK aluminium , UK steel , Scotch whisky - that not only hurt people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it also cost jobs here in the UK .
`` President Trump is a protectionist , he has been very clear about that , he 's paralysed the WTO ( World Trade Organisation ) .
`` We now want to strike more trade deals across the world and actually what you need is a president who believes in free trade , and that 's what we 're going to have with Joe Biden . ''
Sir David Manning , British ambassador to the US from 2003 to 2007 , predicted that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Biden administration .
He told Times Radio : `` I think the result is good for Britain.
” Earlier this year Ray Bassett , a former Irish ambassador to Canada , said that Britain could form trading tie-ups with Canada and the United States , creating an Anglophone North Atlantic Free Trade and Investment Area .
According to data carried on the International Monetary Fund 's website , the combined GDP of the three nations as of 2020 totals just over £20.5trillion ( $ 25trillion ) - more than £5trillion more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly less than £15trillion .
The UK would bring with it a GDP of almost $ 3trillion ( £2.3 trillion ) , Mr Bassett said .

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Boris Johnson said there was a “good chance” of striking a bumper trade deal as he hailed the President-elect’s defeat of Donald Trump in the tightly contested vote. Britain and the USA have been in talks over a new trading alliance for more than a year with some experts predicting it could be worth a staggering £20 trillion. And a senior Biden ally today vowed that Brexit Britain will remain a "significant" ally of the US, insisting there is “a lot of work to do together”.
Ahead of phoning Mr Biden to congratulate him on his success, Mr Johnson said significant progress had already been made on a trans-atlantic trade deal. “I think that there is far more that unites the government of this country and government in Washington any time, any stage, than divides us,” he said. “I'm a keen student of the United States' trade policy and they're tough negotiations. And I've never believed that this was going to be something that was going to be a complete pushover under any US administration. “I think there's a good chance we'll do something. Liz Truss and her team have made a huge amount of progress and we'll get on.” And Mr Johnson said that a significant chunk of any deal could boost the creation of “hundreds of thousands of jobs” in the green sector.
“I think now with President Biden in the White House in Washington, we have the real prospect of American global leadership in tackling climate change. “I see that President Biden shares a slogan, Build Back Better. But when you come to build back better, one of the ways to do it is to do it through a green industrial revolution, green energy, green home building, green transport, EVs, all the rest of it. “Those measures can not only reduce your CO2 emissions and enable us to get to net zero by 2050, but they're also capable of really moving the economy forward. So we look forward to talking about that issue with the White House.” Britain has already struck a massive £15 billion trade agreement with Japan and similar deals are in the pipeline with Australia, New Zealand and Canada. READ MORE: Donald Trump set to SNUB Joe Biden’s inauguration
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Talks on future trading relationship with the EU continue with hopes a deal can be struck this month. Fears that Mr Johnson’s relationship with the new President wouldn’t be as warm as with his predecessor were dismissed yesterday by a key Biden-ally. Senator Chris Coons, who has been tipped to become Mr Biden's Secretary of State, insisted there were "significant and enduring" ties between the UK and the US. "We've got more to do together than we could possibly do apart and I think those enduring and tectonic forces will bring us together fairly quickly," he told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show. Asked if Brexit would make the UK a less useful ally to America, he said: "That is not a view I share. DON'T MISS
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"I think the United Kingdom and the United States have significant and enduring ties and a lot of important work to do together. "Around the world in the region of the North Atlantic community as well as in the far-flung nations of the Commonwealth. "I think the UK-US relationship will remain significant regardless of the departure of the UK from the EU." The senior Democrat said he believed Mr Johnson was more "agile and forward-looking" than he had been portrayed in the American press and he hoped Mr Biden would have a similar view. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said Mr Biden would be open to the idea of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK. He told the Daily Express: "I think Boris Johnson should make it a priority to talk to Biden as soon as the situation is clarified and I think a free trade deal ought to be at the top of the agenda. "I think it is clearly in the interests of the United States and in the interests of the UK to sign this deal as quickly as possible. "That would be the point that I would suggest Boris Johnson makes.
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"He should say we have made our choice and because the economies of the two countries are so closely related we can resolve the issues and move forward. "I will be surprised if Biden shows any kind of reluctance to make this deal work. Earlier Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said there is now an “exciting opportunity” to secure a trade deal with Mr Biden as President while former Chancellor Sajid Javid said that it would be easier now that Mr Trump is leaving the White House. “I think a trade deal with Joe Biden is far more likely,” he told Sky News. "Let's look at the evidence, let's look at what Donald Trump actually did when he was in office when it came to trade with the UK. "He slapped tariffs on UK aluminium, UK steel, Scotch whisky - that not only hurt people in America in terms of higher prices, but it also cost jobs here in the UK. "President Trump is a protectionist, he has been very clear about that, he's paralysed the WTO (World Trade Organisation).
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Remainer Lord Adonis makes desperate Brexit second referendum claim - ‘Delusional!’

Lord Adonis took to Twitter to compare Brexit to the US election , which saw Donald Trump defeated by Joe Biden .
The arch-Remainer said : “ Trump lost his second referendum .
“ If we had held a second referendum on our equally calamitous vote in 2016 , the best indications are that Brexit would have gone down like Trump.
” But many Twitter users were quick to disagree with the Labour peer ’ s claim .
One pointed to last year ’ s general election , which Boris Johnson won by a landslide , and commented : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Another wrote : “ The 2019 election was our second referendum.
” A third insisted : “ I ’ m a remainer but that isn ’ t true .
The general election proved that.
” Another fumed : “ Never ever again call yourself a democrat as you never accepted the result of the 2016 EU referendum and have done nothing but try to reverse it.
” One more added : “ You ’ re really starting to bore me Andrew.
” READ MORE : US-UK ties 'significant ' regardless of Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed with Lord Adonis , with one Twitter user commenting : “ It 's only a matter of time before it happens.
” Lord Adonis ’ tweet comes as Boris Johnson has insisted a Brexit deal with the EU is `` there to be done ” .
The Prime Minister added that there is also `` a good chance '' of the UK striking a trade agreement with the US .
Mr Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed during a phone call on Saturday to `` redouble efforts '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations set to continue next week .
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Speaking about the negotiations , the Prime Minister said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enthusiast for a trade deal with our European friends and partners , I think it is there to be done .
`` The broad outlines are pretty clear , we just need to get on and do it if we can .
I 've said that to Ursula von der Leyen just yesterday and she totally agrees with me .
`` On the trade deal with the US , I am a keen student of the United States trade policy and they 're tough negotiators , and I 've never believed this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a complete pushover under any US administration .

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Lord Adonis took to Twitter to compare Brexit to the US election, which saw Donald Trump defeated by Joe Biden. The arch-Remainer said: “Trump lost his second referendum.
“If we had held a second referendum on our equally calamitous vote in 2016, the best indications are that Brexit would have gone down like Trump.” But many Twitter users were quick to disagree with the Labour peer’s claim. One pointed to last year’s general election, which Boris Johnson won by a landslide, and commented: “The second referendum was in December 2019.” Another wrote: “The 2019 election was our second referendum.”
Lord Adonis has insisted Brexit would have “gone down like Trump” in a second referendum
Lord Adonis took to Twitter to compare Brexit to the US election, which saw Donald Trump defeated by Joe Biden
A third insisted: “I’m a remainer but that isn’t true. The general election proved that.” Another fumed: “Never ever again call yourself a democrat as you never accepted the result of the 2016 EU referendum and have done nothing but try to reverse it.” A fifth simply said: “Delusional.” One more added: “You’re really starting to bore me Andrew.” READ MORE: US-UK ties 'significant' regardless of Brexit, says Joe Biden ally
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If we had held a second referendum on our equally calamitous vote in 2016, the best indications are that Brexit would have gone down like Trump — Andrew Adonis (@Andrew_Adonis) November 8, 2020
But others agreed with Lord Adonis, with one Twitter user commenting: “It's only a matter of time before it happens.” Lord Adonis’ tweet comes as Boris Johnson has insisted a Brexit deal with the EU is "there to be done”. The Prime Minister added that there is also "a good chance" of the UK striking a trade agreement with the US. Mr Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed during a phone call on Saturday to "redouble efforts" to reach a Brexit deal, with negotiations set to continue next week. DON'T MISS
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier
The call follows two weeks of intensified talks between the UK's chief negotiator Lord Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier. Speaking about the negotiations, the Prime Minister said: "I've always been a great enthusiast for a trade deal with our European friends and partners, I think it is there to be done. "The broad outlines are pretty clear, we just need to get on and do it if we can. I've said that to Ursula von der Leyen just yesterday and she totally agrees with me. "On the trade deal with the US, I am a keen student of the United States trade policy and they're tough negotiators, and I've never believed this was going to be something that was going to be a complete pushover under any US administration.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--'You led marches to have Brexit ANNULLED!' Labour fury as Thornberry praises US democracy

The Shadow Foreign Secretary has been criticised by her own party for stating “ every vote is equal ” when commenting on the US Presidential election result .
Labour Leave , the party ’ s official Leave campaign , mocked Ms Thornberry for the comments - as she openly advocated against Brexit and frequently called for a second EU referendum .
The Labour campaign group shared to Twitter a radio interview where Ms Thornberry discussed the looming US Election result .
During the interview with LBC ’ s Iain Dale , the Labour politician said : “ Every single vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equal .
“ That is the essence of democracy.
” The interview took place on November 4 , the day after the Presidential election when the winner was not yet clear .
But Labour Leave implied Ms Thornberry ’ s comments were hypocritical , due to her stance on Brexit in the years following the referendum result .
They wrote on Twitter : “ Surely not the same Emily Thornberry who led marches to have a free and fair referendum annulled because she lost ?
“ She made very clear whose votes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she disagreed with.
” Dozens of social media users agreed with the Labour group , and accused Ms Thornberry of hypocrisy as she didn ’ t value Leave voters .
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“ I always thought she was a toenail , short of a foot ... ... .now she 's proved it.
” Another user said : “ The utter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shocking .
“ Our votes didn ’ t count then ( according to her ) . ''
A third fumed : “ Emily Thornbury is a 100 percent hypocrite along with keir Starmer and all the others who wanted a second referendum ... “ But who are now saying we must respect the American Election result ... as every vote counts regardless.
” Another user said : “ Sadly this is what we ’ re up against .
“ Safe seat Labour MPs grandstanding in hypocrisy is the norm .
”

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The Shadow Foreign Secretary has been criticised by her own party for stating “every vote is equal” when commenting on the US Presidential election result. Labour Leave, the party’s official Leave campaign, mocked Ms Thornberry for the comments - as she openly advocated against Brexit and frequently called for a second EU referendum.
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The Labour campaign group shared to Twitter a radio interview where Ms Thornberry discussed the looming US Election result. During the interview with LBC’s Iain Dale, the Labour politician said: “Every single vote must be counted, every vote is equal. “That is the essence of democracy.” The interview took place on November 4, the day after the Presidential election when the winner was not yet clear.
Emily Thornberry has been heavily criticised for her comments on the US election
Emily Thornberry said “Every single vote must be counted, every vote is equal"
But Labour Leave implied Ms Thornberry’s comments were hypocritical, due to her stance on Brexit in the years following the referendum result. They wrote on Twitter: “Surely not the same Emily Thornberry who led marches to have a free and fair referendum annulled because she lost? “She made very clear whose votes weren't equal - the votes of those she disagreed with.” Dozens of social media users agreed with the Labour group, and accused Ms Thornberry of hypocrisy as she didn’t value Leave voters. JUST IN: Joe Biden on brink as Donald Trump 'already preparing 2024 challenge'
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Emily Thornberry made the comments during a radio interview
One person wrote: “I think it it is; hypocrisy is still very much the policy of Remainers. “I always thought she was a toenail, short of a foot.......now she's proved it.” Another user said: “The utter contempt she had for the 2016 referendum was shocking. “Our votes didn’t count then (according to her)."
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A third fumed: “Emily Thornbury is a 100 percent hypocrite along with keir Starmer and all the others who wanted a second referendum... “But who are now saying we must respect the American Election result... as every vote counts regardless.” Another user said: “Sadly this is what we’re up against. “Safe seat Labour MPs grandstanding in hypocrisy is the norm.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Biden to issue ruthless Brexit ultimatum in first phone call with Boris - 'Sign deal now!'

US president-elect Joe Biden will hand Boris Johnson a ruthless ultimatum in their first phone call , according to Nigel Farage .
Mr Farage said it was `` becoming clear '' that Joe Biden will warn Mr Johnson to back down on his Brexit demands , or risk serious tensions with the US .
Mr Biden , who has Irish roots , has been vocal against Boris Johnson 's plans to override parts of the EU withdrawal agreement if no deal is reached with the bloc Mr Farage told LBC that the election of Joe Biden is a `` very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Brexit .
The leader of the Brexit Party told LBC : `` For Brexit , and for Boris , this is a very , very difficult result .
`` What is already becoming clear is that Biden 's first phone call with Boris is simply going to say , 'Sign the right deal with Monsieur Barnier , or there is no prospect of a trade deal ' .
JUST IN : 'Sorry remainers - here 's why Biden 's win is NOT a victory for you' He complained that the UK had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trade deal with the US and a pro-British President .
The former MEP said : `` Four years , in 2016 , I was the first foreign visitor to meet president-elect Trump .
`` They were all very excited that Trump and Brexit had happened at the same time .
They wanted a trade deal as soon as possible and the Conservatives have wasted it . ''
Mr Farage added : `` I think the prospect of a trade deal with the US looks weak . ''
The UK 's controversial Internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity to override the Brexit divorce deal , something the Government has acknowledged would breach international law .
This sparked a backlash among EU figures as well as Irish-American politicians in the Democrat Party in the US .
During the campaign , Joe Biden said that “ any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the agreement and preventing the return of a hard border ” .
The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has rushed to quell US fears , telling Andrew Marr today he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things over in Washington .
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Brexit: Biden will push Johnson to sign EU deal says Farage
US president-elect Joe Biden will hand Boris Johnson a ruthless ultimatum in their first phone call, according to Nigel Farage. Mr Farage said it was "becoming clear" that Joe Biden will warn Mr Johnson to back down on his Brexit demands, or risk serious tensions with the US. Mr Biden, who has Irish roots, has been vocal against Boris Johnson's plans to override parts of the EU withdrawal agreement if no deal is reached with the bloc.
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Mr Farage told LBC that the election of Joe Biden is a "very, very difficult result" for Boris Johnson and Brexit. The leader of the Brexit Party told LBC: "For Brexit, and for Boris, this is a very, very difficult result. "What is already becoming clear is that Biden's first phone call with Boris is simply going to say, 'Sign the right deal with Monsieur Barnier, or there is no prospect of a trade deal'. "Boris finds himself in a difficult position." JUST IN: 'Sorry remainers - here's why Biden's win is NOT a victory for you'
US president-elect Joe Biden will hand Boris Johnson a ruthless ultimatum in their first phone call
Farage said it was clear that Joe Biden will warn Mr Johnson to back down on his Brexit demands
He complained that the UK had "wasted four years" to do a trade deal with the US and a pro-British President. The former MEP said: "Four years, in 2016, I was the first foreign visitor to meet president-elect Trump. "They were all very excited that Trump and Brexit had happened at the same time. They wanted a trade deal as soon as possible and the Conservatives have wasted it." Mr Farage added: "I think the prospect of a trade deal with the US looks weak."
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Brexit: UK-US ties will remain ‘significant' says Chris Coons
Biden, who has Irish roots, has repeatedly been vocal about Boris Johnson's plans to override parts of the EU withdrawal agreement
The UK's controversial Internal Market Bill contains powers which gives ministers the opportunity to override the Brexit divorce deal, something the Government has acknowledged would breach international law. This sparked a backlash among EU figures as well as Irish-American politicians in the Democrat Party in the US. During the campaign, Joe Biden said that “any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the agreement and preventing the return of a hard border”. The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has rushed to quell US fears, telling Andrew Marr today he was sure diplomats would be able to smooth things over in Washington. DON'T MISS: Kremlin imposes 'strict secrecy' around Vladimir Putin's health [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Boris is hopeful for Brexit trade deal with US but insists it will not be a ‘pushover’

Millions of Americans took to the polls to vote for the new President of the United States .
Despite repeatedly claiming voter fraud , Donald Trump lost the election to his Democrat rival .
But as a crucial US-UK Brexit trade deal is still up in the air , Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to smooth things over with the Democrat .
Mr Johnson told the AP news agency : “ On the trade deal with the US , I ’ m a keen student of the United States ’ trade policy and they ’ re tough negotiators .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this was going to be something that was going to be a complete pushover under any US administration .
“ I think there ’ s a good chance we ’ ll do something .
“ [ International trade secretary ] Liz Truss and her team have made a huge amount of progress and we ’ ll get on.
” Democrat senator Chris Coons told BBC One ’ s The Andrew Marr Show talks with Britain will not be a priority at the moment for Mr Biden .
Mr Coons said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands full working through the pandemic now that it is surging again in both of our nations , restring the vibrancy of our economy.
” Following Mr Biden ’ s election , Mr Johnson has an uphill challenge as the Democrat previously described the Prime Minister as a “ physical and emotional clone ” of Trump .
Mr Trump was a supporter of both Brexit and a trade agreement between the two nations , but Mr Biden has warned an agreement will be off the table .
Earlier this year , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Biden warned : “ We can ’ t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit .
“ Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border .
Period.
” This latest US election marked history as Kamala Harris became the first female to become the Vice President of the United States .
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“ I look forward to working with President Biden and his team on a lot of crucial stuff for us in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , trade , international security and many , many , many , many other issues .
“ I think now with President Biden in the White House in Washington , we have the real prospect of American global leadership in tackling climate change .

Brexit: Biden will push Johnson to sign EU deal says Farage
Millions of Americans took to the polls to vote for the new President of the United States. Despite repeatedly claiming voter fraud, Donald Trump lost the election to his Democrat rival.
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But as a crucial US-UK Brexit trade deal is still up in the air, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to smooth things over with the Democrat. Mr Johnson told the AP news agency: “On the trade deal with the US, I’m a keen student of the United States’ trade policy and they’re tough negotiators. “And I’ve never believed that this was going to be something that was going to be a complete pushover under any US administration. “I think there’s a good chance we’ll do something.
Boris is hopeful for Brexit trade deal with US
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump
“[International trade secretary] Liz Truss and her team have made a huge amount of progress and we’ll get on.” Democrat senator Chris Coons told BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show talks with Britain will not be a priority at the moment for Mr Biden. Mr Coons said: “We’re going to have our hands full working through the pandemic now that it is surging again in both of our nations, restring the vibrancy of our economy.” Following Mr Biden’s election, Mr Johnson has an uphill challenge as the Democrat previously described the Prime Minister as a “physical and emotional clone” of Trump. READ MORE: Remainer Lord Adonis makes desperate Brexit second referendum claim
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Mr Trump was a supporter of both Brexit and a trade agreement between the two nations, but Mr Biden has warned an agreement will be off the table. Earlier this year, with the introduction of the Internal Market Bill, Mr Biden warned: “We can’t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit. “Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border. Period.” This latest US election marked history as Kamala Harris became the first female to become the Vice President of the United States. DON'T MISS
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While congratulating the new President, Mr Johnson said: “The United States is our closet and most important ally, and that’s been the case under president after president, prime minister after prime minister. “It won’t change. “I look forward to working with President Biden and his team on a lot of crucial stuff for us in the weeks and months ahead - tackling climate change, trade, international security and many, many, many, many other issues. “I think now with President Biden in the White House in Washington, we have the real prospect of American global leadership in tackling climate change.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Boris Johnson expands mass coronavirus testing across England with help of 1,000 soldiers

Under the Prime Minister ’ s plan , which launched in Liverpool last week , everyone living in the towns will be swabbed for COVID-19 at sites manned by soldiers .
More than 100,000 people in the three towns , one of which is in the Midlands and another in the south of England , will be told to get tested .
Up to 1,000 military personnel will be deployed to testing sites to help the Government meet its targets .
Mr Johnson ’ s drive is aimed at identifying coronavirus-positive people who have no symptoms , so they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
A senior Government source told The Sunday Times : “ The point about mass testing is that if you can test a lot of people who have the virus , but don ’ t have symptoms , and you can get them to isolate , you can reduce the spread of the disease.
” The Prime Minister is expected to announce the next stage of the programme as early as Monday as ministers plan to ramp up testing over the next month .
The rollout is key to helping him stick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on December 2 .
He has insisted four weeks of shutdown should be enough to drive down the COVID-19 infection rate .
On Sunday the UK recorded 156 deaths from coronavirus , down from 413 on Saturday .
And 20,572 new infections were added to the tally , compared to 24,957 yesterday .
Scotland is also stepping up mass testing and additional sites are being earmarked by authorities .
On Sunday Scotland recorded another 1,115 positive cases of coronavirus and three more fatalities .
New cases are down from the 1,596 announced on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test results reported fell by more than 12,400 from the previous day 's record-high of 29,644 .
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As Wales prepares for the end of its 17-day “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Mark Drakeford said a UK-wide approach to the pandemic must be established for Christmas .
He called on the Government to make good on its promise for the four nations to meet and discuss a single approach .
Mr Drakeford said Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove had promised a four-nation meeting this coming week so that country leaders can `` pool ideas , plan together and have a common approach to the Christmas period '' .
The Labour First Minister said : `` I really hope that meeting materialises.
” On whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas , he said : `` The restrictions people have had to live with are incredibly difficult and demanding , and everybody is tired and fatigued of coronavirus .

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Under the Prime Minister’s plan, which launched in Liverpool last week, everyone living in the towns will be swabbed for COVID-19 at sites manned by soldiers. More than 100,000 people in the three towns, one of which is in the Midlands and another in the south of England, will be told to get tested.
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Up to 1,000 military personnel will be deployed to testing sites to help the Government meet its targets. Mr Johnson’s drive is aimed at identifying coronavirus-positive people who have no symptoms, so they can self-isolate and prevent others from contracting the disease. A senior Government source told The Sunday Times: “The point about mass testing is that if you can test a lot of people who have the virus, but don’t have symptoms, and you can get them to isolate, you can reduce the spread of the disease.” The Prime Minister is expected to announce the next stage of the programme as early as Monday as ministers plan to ramp up testing over the next month.
Up to 1,000 soldiers will be deployed to testing sites in three towns in England
Members of the Armed Forces at a COVID testing site in Liverpool
The rollout is key to helping him stick to his vow to lift nationwide restrictions on December 2. He has insisted four weeks of shutdown should be enough to drive down the COVID-19 infection rate. On Sunday the UK recorded 156 deaths from coronavirus, down from 413 on Saturday. And 20,572 new infections were added to the tally, compared to 24,957 yesterday. READ MORE: Coronavirus UK update: COVID-19 national lockdown self-care tips
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Boris Johnson is expected to announce more plans for mass testing sites this week
Scotland's death toll of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days has now reached 3,036 following the three new recorded deaths. As Wales prepares for the end of its 17-day “firebreak” lockdown on Monday, First Minister Mark Drakeford said a UK-wide approach to the pandemic must be established for Christmas. He called on the Government to make good on its promise for the four nations to meet and discuss a single approach.
UK coronavirus map
Mr Drakeford said Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove had promised a four-nation meeting this coming week so that country leaders can "pool ideas, plan together and have a common approach to the Christmas period". The Labour First Minister said: "I really hope that meeting materialises.” On whether he wanted to see families reunite over Christmas, he said: "The restrictions people have had to live with are incredibly difficult and demanding, and everybody is tired and fatigued of coronavirus.
Boris Johnson tours a testing site in the Midlands


thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--Nicola Sturgeon told she will not see Scottish independence as FM

Former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party and author Jeffrey Archer argued Scotland could become independent but the SNP leader might not last long enough to see it as First Minister .
The best selling international novelist and House of Lords peer said he would be disappointed if Scotland were to leave the Union .
Lord Archer , who now does not affiliate with any party , said : “ It ’ s going to be very interesting to see what happens in May if Nicola Sturgeon gets a big majority and whether she says that gives her the authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish people give her a large majority and almost 60 percent of them want independence , I would be very disappointed but I wouldn ’ t be against them having the right to test it .
He stressed that he didn ’ t expect to “ see it [ independence ] in my lifetime but I think you ’ ll see an independent Scotland at some time ” .
Lord Archer made clear to The Sunday Mail Scotland : `` One of the problems with politics , as Margaret Thatcher found out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit whomever you are .
And she has been there a long time .
“ I think she ’ ll get through to the next election safely enough - by that , I mean in May .
“ But I suspect her days are numbered in the sense that nobody can survive beyond 10 or 11 years .
`` Even Angela Merkel , who I am a huge fan of , has decided to go.
” READ MORE : SNP plot : Plan to defy Boris and 'REFUSE to accept ' PM ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack claimed the SNP were determined to start a row with Westminster saying they outstrip their desire to support Scotland ’ s economy and Scottish jobs .
He added today : “ The Nationalists consistently put the nationalist interest ahead of the national interest .
“ SNP Ministers need to take the batteries out of the grievance machine , stop stirring conflict with the UK Government , and seek to work with us instead.
” Mr Jack stressed the importance of economic support Scotland has received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government , saying it has been a “ lifeline for many Scottish people and Scottish businesses ” .
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“ That is why I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SNP to honour its once-in-a-generation promise on an independence vote.
” Mr Jack had dismissed the prospect of having a second vote on whether the country should stay in the UK .
With SNP leaders having previously described the 2014 ballot as a `` once in a generation '' event , the Scottish Tory MP suggested a generation could be `` 25 or 40 years '' .

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Former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party and author Jeffrey Archer argued Scotland could become independent but the SNP leader might not last long enough to see it as First Minister. The best selling international novelist and House of Lords peer said he would be disappointed if Scotland were to leave the Union.
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Lord Archer, who now does not affiliate with any party, said: “It’s going to be very interesting to see what happens in May if Nicola Sturgeon gets a big majority and whether she says that gives her the authority to have another poll. “If the Scottish people give her a large majority and almost 60 percent of them want independence, I would be very disappointed but I wouldn’t be against them having the right to test it. “The world has changed beyond recognition.” He stressed that he didn’t expect to “see it [independence] in my lifetime but I think you’ll see an independent Scotland at some time”.
Nicola Sturgeon has been told she may not see independence happen
Jeffrey Archer
Lord Archer made clear to The Sunday Mail Scotland: "One of the problems with politics, as Margaret Thatcher found out, is that there is a time limit whomever you are. And she has been there a long time. “I think she’ll get through to the next election safely enough - by that, I mean in May. “But I suspect her days are numbered in the sense that nobody can survive beyond 10 or 11 years. "Even Angela Merkel, who I am a huge fan of, has decided to go.” READ MORE: SNP plot: Plan to defy Boris and 'REFUSE to accept' PM’s indy veto
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Nicola Sturgeon
At the same time, Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack claimed the SNP were determined to start a row with Westminster saying they outstrip their desire to support Scotland’s economy and Scottish jobs. He added today: “The Nationalists consistently put the nationalist interest ahead of the national interest. “SNP Ministers need to take the batteries out of the grievance machine, stop stirring conflict with the UK Government, and seek to work with us instead.” Mr Jack stressed the importance of economic support Scotland has received during the COVID-19 pandemic from the UK Government, saying it has been a “lifeline for many Scottish people and Scottish businesses”. DON'T MISS: Polling guru John Curtice says SNP independence support may soon drop [INSIGHT]
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Alister Jack said another vote should not happen for another 25 years
He argued: “Scotland needs both its governments to work together to build a successful future for all of us. “That is why I made clear last week that we expect the SNP to honour its once-in-a-generation promise on an independence vote.” Mr Jack had dismissed the prospect of having a second vote on whether the country should stay in the UK. With SNP leaders having previously described the 2014 ballot as a "once in a generation" event, the Scottish Tory MP suggested a generation could be "25 or 40 years".
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-08--SNP plot: Party activists’ back door independence 'Plan B' to defy Boris Johnson exposed

Boris Johnson has refused to grant a second Scottish independence referendum following the once in a generation vote in 2014 .
But an amendment to a party resolution has been submitted urging the SNP to set up a working group to consider all democratic and legitimate routes to Scottish independence and make recommendations on party strategy .
The party resolution which is on the SNP conference agenda seen by Express.co.uk suggests the party plan to defy Boris Johnson and “ not accept a Westminster veto ” on holding a second independence referendum vote .
The proposal , submitted by Common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is backed by SNP MP Joanna Cherry , who is also a prominent lawyer .
The Edinburgh South West MP and supporter of the think tank urged the SNP to “ set up a group to work on gaming a copper-bottomed strategy , the details of which need not be advertised to the enemy.
” It comes after another Plan B strategy which urged the party to include a pledge that winning a pro-independence majority would be grounds to start negotiations with Westminster for Scotland to leave the UK was rejected .
Inverclyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the move , together with Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil .
The two SNP politicians said they were `` bitterly disappointed '' that their alternative approach will not be debated at next month 's conference .
Craig Berry , convenor of the SNP Common Weal Group said : “ Independence is closer than ever and the SNP must be ready .
“ Of course we would like to see the UK Government respect democracy and work with the Scottish Government to hold an independence referendum .
But they have so far refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday National : “ The SNP must now consider every democratic and legitimate route to independence .
READ MORE : SNP 's new hate crime law could see people 'prosecuted ' over Christmas “ This group will draw on the expertise and creativity of the SNP membership and take input from the wider independence movement in order to make recommendations on the SNP ’ s independence strategy .
“ This is an opportunity to focus our best minds on protecting democracy , taking on Boris Johnson , and securing Scotland ’ s right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amendment on the resolution is adopted , it will be discussed at the upcoming party conference and could be adopted as official party policy .
It comes as Scottish Secretary Alister Jack dismissed the prospect of having a second vote on whether the country should stay in the UK for a generation .
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Boris Johnson has refused to grant a second Scottish independence referendum following the once in a generation vote in 2014. But an amendment to a party resolution has been submitted urging the SNP to set up a working group to consider all democratic and legitimate routes to Scottish independence and make recommendations on party strategy. The party resolution which is on the SNP conference agenda seen by Express.co.uk suggests the party plan to defy Boris Johnson and “not accept a Westminster veto” on holding a second independence referendum vote.
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The proposal, submitted by Common Weal, a pro-independence think tank, is backed by SNP MP Joanna Cherry, who is also a prominent lawyer. The Edinburgh South West MP and supporter of the think tank urged the SNP to “set up a group to work on gaming a copper-bottomed strategy, the details of which need not be advertised to the enemy.” It comes after another Plan B strategy which urged the party to include a pledge that winning a pro-independence majority would be grounds to start negotiations with Westminster for Scotland to leave the UK was rejected. Inverclyde councillor Chris McEleny has been pushing for the move, together with Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil.
Joanna Cherry is an SNP MP and an independence legal expert
An amendment to a party resolution could secure a second referendum in Scotland
The two SNP politicians said they were "bitterly disappointed" that their alternative approach will not be debated at next month's conference. Craig Berry, convenor of the SNP Common Weal Group said: “Independence is closer than ever and the SNP must be ready. “Of course we would like to see the UK Government respect democracy and work with the Scottish Government to hold an independence referendum. But they have so far refused to do so.” He added to The Sunday National: “The SNP must now consider every democratic and legitimate route to independence. READ MORE: SNP's new hate crime law could see people 'prosecuted' over Christmas
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Recent polls show that majority of Scots would vote for independence in second referendum
“This group will draw on the expertise and creativity of the SNP membership and take input from the wider independence movement in order to make recommendations on the SNP’s independence strategy. “This is an opportunity to focus our best minds on protecting democracy, taking on Boris Johnson, and securing Scotland’s right to choose independence.” If Common Weals amendment on the resolution is adopted, it will be discussed at the upcoming party conference and could be adopted as official party policy. It comes as Scottish Secretary Alister Jack dismissed the prospect of having a second vote on whether the country should stay in the UK for a generation. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--We know your game! Barnier sends Brexit warning to MEPs over Boris 'leveraging' compromise

The Brussels diplomat told allies he was suspicious Britain could be deliberately stalling its preparations for the end of the transition period in a bid to secure concessions from the bloc .
Boris Johnson sparked fury in the Belgian capital after he unveiled plans to hand powers to ministers to rip up sections of last year ’ s Brexit divorce deal relating to Northern Ireland .
Despite the anger , the Prime Minister has refused to remove any contentious clauses in the Internal Market Bill .
Ministers have promised to fight any attempt to remove the powers from the legislation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international law .
They are expected to be handed a defeat when the House of Lords vote on the Bill later this afternoon .
In a series of private briefings last week , Mr Barnier told allies he believed Downing Street had kept the threat of ripping up the Withdrawal Agreement on the table in an attempt to convince Brussels to “ reopen ” the document .
According to EU sources , the Frenchman told MEPs : “ We have concerns about the British preparations on certain aspects .
“ We fear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill as a form of leverage to reopen subjects that we had agreed upon in the Withdrawal Agreement.
” He insisted the EU would not back down in the row over the legislation and would continue to watch the implementation of last year ’ s Brexit divorce deal closely .
Last week , No10 defied EU demands to halt plans to rip up the Brexit deal if trade talks collapse .
Mr Johnson snubbed the one-month deadline set by Brussels for the UK to respond after the bloc threatened to sue .
Eurocrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street said it was not backing down .
The Prime Minister insisted the legislation was a vital `` safety net '' that would prevent Brussels from blocking food exports to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK if a trade deal can not be reached .
The EC said it was considering a `` reasoned opinion '' – a two-month ultimatum to obey EU rules - before further action was taken .
A spokesman said : `` We are fully dedicated to the full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK in order to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland , in order to protect peace and stability on the island of Ireland .
MUST READ : Barnier says terror and coronavirus is a 'weight of responsibility' '' That agreement now needs to be fully implemented and ready to go on January 1 . ''
Downing Street ’ s plans have also attracted criticism from US President-elect Joe Biden .
During his campaign , the Democrat , who has Irish roots , said : “ Any trade deal between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect for the [ Good Friday ] Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border.
” Ireland is banking on Mr Biden ’ s electoral success to have an impact on the Brexit process .
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The Brussels diplomat told allies he was suspicious Britain could be deliberately stalling its preparations for the end of the transition period in a bid to secure concessions from the bloc. Boris Johnson sparked fury in the Belgian capital after he unveiled plans to hand powers to ministers to rip up sections of last year’s Brexit divorce deal relating to Northern Ireland. Despite the anger, the Prime Minister has refused to remove any contentious clauses in the Internal Market Bill.
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Ministers have promised to fight any attempt to remove the powers from the legislation, which the Government has admitted breaches international law. They are expected to be handed a defeat when the House of Lords vote on the Bill later this afternoon. In a series of private briefings last week, Mr Barnier told allies he believed Downing Street had kept the threat of ripping up the Withdrawal Agreement on the table in an attempt to convince Brussels to “reopen” the document. According to EU sources, the Frenchman told MEPs: “We have concerns about the British preparations on certain aspects.
Michel Barnier has accused Boris Johnson of using his Brexit Bill as leverage over EU
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
“We fear that the Brits are using the Internal Market Bill as a form of leverage to reopen subjects that we had agreed upon in the Withdrawal Agreement.” He insisted the EU would not back down in the row over the legislation and would continue to watch the implementation of last year’s Brexit divorce deal closely. Last week, No10 defied EU demands to halt plans to rip up the Brexit deal if trade talks collapse. Mr Johnson snubbed the one-month deadline set by Brussels for the UK to respond after the bloc threatened to sue.
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Boris Johnson has refused to back down in the row over the legislation
Eurocrats are considering stepping up legal action but Downing Street said it was not backing down. The Prime Minister insisted the legislation was a vital "safety net" that would prevent Brussels from blocking food exports to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK if a trade deal cannot be reached. The EC said it was considering a "reasoned opinion" – a two-month ultimatum to obey EU rules - before further action was taken. A spokesman said: "We are fully dedicated to the full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. That is an agreement we reached with the UK in order to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland, in order to protect peace and stability on the island of Ireland. MUST READ: Barnier says terror and coronavirus is a 'weight of responsibility'
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"That agreement now needs to be fully implemented and ready to go on January 1." Downing Street’s plans have also attracted criticism from US President-elect Joe Biden. During his campaign, the Democrat, who has Irish roots, said: “Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the [Good Friday] Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border.” Ireland is banking on Mr Biden’s electoral success to have an impact on the Brexit process. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Give us what we want! Barnier posts shopping list of Brexit demands as talks restart TODAY

The Brussels diplomat claimed there are “ three key ” points to overcome in order to finally make progress after weeks of deadlock .
He insisted the divides over access to Britain ’ s coastal waters , the so-called “ level-playing field ” and an agreement to police any future deal would need to be resolved .
Writing on social media , Mr Barnier said : “ Happy to be back in London today , redoubling our efforts to reach an agreement on the future EU-UK partnership.
” He claimed any agreement must “ respect EU autonomy and UK sovereignty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international partners ” .
In a demand that could rock the Brexit talks , Mr Barnier insisted future common standards should be made to “ evolve over time ” .
Downing Street has been adamant it would not enter into an agreement with Brussels that ties Britain to the bloc ’ s standards over time .
And finally , Mr Barnier said any future relationship pact must provide “ stable and reciprocal access to markets and fishing opportunities in the interest of both parties ” .
The EU ’ s chief negotiator will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today in the hope of bridging the gaps between the two sides .
Ahead of the talks , Mr Barnier told colleagues he feels the “ weight of responsibility on my shoulders ” to find a quality agreement .
He believes a deal on trade and security is needed more than ever to help counter the growing terrorism threat and economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
Boris Johnson over the weekend declared a Brexit deal with the European Union is “ there to be done ” .
The Prime Minister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his chief negotiator , said : “ I think it ’ s there to be done , the broad outlines are pretty clear .
“ We just need to get them to do it if we can.
” Mr Johnson promised to “ redouble efforts to reach a deal ” after a weekend call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .
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In another sign that the Government is closing in on a Brexit deal with Brussels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides would find a middle-ground compromise .
The Foreign Secretary said : “ There are some core interests at stake for the UK , points of democratic principle around control of our laws , control of our fisheries as an independent coastal state .
“ I don ’ t think we can toss those aside but if the EU shows the flexibility , the goodwill to meet us halfway , I am confident a deal can still be done.
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The Brussels diplomat claimed there are “three key” points to overcome in order to finally make progress after weeks of deadlock. He insisted the divides over access to Britain’s coastal waters, the so-called “level-playing field” and an agreement to police any future deal would need to be resolved.
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Writing on social media, Mr Barnier said: “Happy to be back in London today, redoubling our efforts to reach an agreement on the future EU-UK partnership.” He claimed any agreement must “respect EU autonomy and UK sovereignty with effective governance and enforcement mechanisms between international partners”. In a demand that could rock the Brexit talks, Mr Barnier insisted future common standards should be made to “evolve over time”. Downing Street has been adamant it would not enter into an agreement with Brussels that ties Britain to the bloc’s standards over time.
Barnier has listed his demands for a Brexit deal to be reached
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
And finally, Mr Barnier said any future relationship pact must provide “stable and reciprocal access to markets and fishing opportunities in the interest of both parties”. The EU’s chief negotiator will hold talks with UK counterpart in London today in the hope of bridging the gaps between the two sides. Ahead of the talks, Mr Barnier told colleagues he feels the “weight of responsibility on my shoulders” to find a quality agreement. He believes a deal on trade and security is needed more than ever to help counter the growing terrorism threat and economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lord Frost will hold Brexit talks with Michel Barnier today
Boris Johnson over the weekend declared a Brexit deal with the European Union is “there to be done”. The Prime Minister, who has received a series of briefings from his chief negotiator, said: “I think it’s there to be done, the broad outlines are pretty clear. “We just need to get them to do it if we can.” Mr Johnson promised to “redouble efforts to reach a deal” after a weekend call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. MUST READ: Brexit latest: What is happening with Brexit now?
The talks will be held in London this week
In another sign that the Government is closing in on a Brexit deal with Brussels, Dominic Raab claimed there was confidence both sides would find a middle-ground compromise. The Foreign Secretary said: “There are some core interests at stake for the UK, points of democratic principle around control of our laws, control of our fisheries as an independent coastal state. “I don’t think we can toss those aside but if the EU shows the flexibility, the goodwill to meet us halfway, I am confident a deal can still be done.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--'Utter nonsense!' Falconer rages in Brexit Bill row as he threatens to launch Lords revolt

Lord Falconer argued against the Brexit Internal Market Bill set to go through the House of Lords this week by threatening to lodge a motion in opposition to the Bill in order to remove the `` illegal part of the Internal Market Bill '' , suggesting he was `` doing the Government a favour by seeking to take out these law-breaking provisions now '' .
While speaking to Sky News , Lord Falconer argued the Government was spouting `` nonsense '' in their claims the Bill would safeguard the peace process in Northern Ireland .
He argued that this action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU to close the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland .
This action would then threaten the overall peace between the two countries , according to Lord Falconer .
Sky News host Niall Paterson said : `` Boris Johnson has said the whole point of this particular legislation is to safeguard the Northern Irish peace process .
`` I wondered your view on that ? ''
Lord Falconer snapped : `` That is such utter and obvious nonsense .
`` The way the peace process is safeguarded is by keeping that border open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson , agrees you need that border open to safeguard the peace process .
`` The way the European Union was given confidence that goods circulating in Northern Ireland would not break the rules of the European Union single market was by the terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol .
`` If the British Government is now saying , 'oh actually we are about to break it ' , what is the remedy for the EU ?

Brexit: Ireland peace process is 'not protected' says Falconer
Lord Falconer argued against the Brexit Internal Market Bill set to go through the House of Lords this week by threatening to lodge a motion in opposition to the Bill in order to remove the "illegal part of the Internal Market Bill", suggesting he was "doing the Government a favour by seeking to take out these law-breaking provisions now". While speaking to Sky News, Lord Falconer argued the Government was spouting "nonsense" in their claims the Bill would safeguard the peace process in Northern Ireland. He argued that this action from the UK Government would force the EU to close the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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This action would then threaten the overall peace between the two countries, according to Lord Falconer. Sky News host Niall Paterson said: "Boris Johnson has said the whole point of this particular legislation is to safeguard the Northern Irish peace process. "I wondered your view on that?" Lord Falconer snapped: "That is such utter and obvious nonsense. DON'T MISS: Brexit fishing row: Lord Frost refuses to compromise on red line
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Brexit news: Lord Falconer argued the Government was spouting "nonsense" in their claims the bill would safeguard the peace process in Northern Ireland
"The way the peace process is safeguarded is by keeping that border open. "I think everyone, including Boris Johnson, agrees you need that border open to safeguard the peace process. "The way the European Union was given confidence that goods circulating in Northern Ireland would not break the rules of the European Union single market was by the terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol. "If the British Government is now saying, 'oh actually we are about to break it', what is the remedy for the EU?
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Help us, Joe! SNP launches Biden charm offensive in bid to boost Scottish independence

It has emerged today the SNP is preparing a “ diplomatic effort ” to provide “ reassurance ” Scotland could be seen as trustworthy to the Biden administration .
Express.co.uk also understands policy officials are looking at how the Biden administration could improve future relations with Scotland .
Alyn Smith , the party ’ s Foreign Affairs spokesperson , said having Mr Biden onboard would increase their reach to `` tell Scotland ’ s story '' .
The Westminster MP added : “ We want to make sure there are no surprises in terms of what is going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Smyth believes Edinburgh ’ s close relationship with Dublin would give leaders an “ in ” with the new Biden administration .
He added : “ We have got all the connections with our Irish friends .
“ We do not want to detract from their lobbying .
“ But we also have a perspective on this , and because of their work , we also have an in .
“ The Irish aspects of Brexit from a US perspective have been crucial in the discussion of future trade talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there is a visible Scottish angle to that.
” READ MORE : House of Lords threatens Brexit defeat TODAY - No10 lashes out The MP concluded : “ Relations with a Biden White House will , I think , be more cordial than they were with the Trump administration.
” Outgoing President Donald Trump has been critical in recent times of the SNP administration in Edinburgh .
Before becoming president , President Trump was asked if there should be a second Scottish independence referendum .
He stressed : “ I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – go through all that again .
I ’ ve never heard of a thing like that .
It ’ s crazy .
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It has emerged today the SNP is preparing a “diplomatic effort” to provide “reassurance” Scotland could be seen as trustworthy to the Biden administration. Express.co.uk also understands policy officials are looking at how the Biden administration could improve future relations with Scotland.
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Alyn Smith, the party’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, said having Mr Biden onboard would increase their reach to "tell Scotland’s story". The Westminster MP added: “We want to make sure there are no surprises in terms of what is going to be happening with Scotland’s constitutional journey." Mr Smyth believes Edinburgh’s close relationship with Dublin would give leaders an “in” with the new Biden administration. He added: “We have got all the connections with our Irish friends.
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“We do not want to detract from their lobbying. “But we also have a perspective on this, and because of their work, we also have an in. “The Irish aspects of Brexit from a US perspective have been crucial in the discussion of future trade talks. “We want to make sure that there is a visible Scottish angle to that.” READ MORE: House of Lords threatens Brexit defeat TODAY - No10 lashes out
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Boris Johnson on the spot as Eustice challenged over 'laughable' COVID-19 restrictions

Boris Johnson has been facing widespread criticism since he announced at the end of October that England would need to be placed under a second lockdown .
The Government has maintained the restrictions will help public health officials take back control of the coronavirus pandemic by curbing the infection rate through social distancing .
But LBC host Nick Ferrari pointed out crucial inconsistencies had emerged over the type of contact people can still have despite the new lockdown .
Mr Ferrari said : `` Let 's come to some of the guidance which England is now having to live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their wife or husband but not play tennis with them ? ''
The radio host continued : `` Do n't you think it 's laughable .
It 's laughable , is n't it ?
`` If I had a wife , I could go for a walk with her but I ca n't play golf with her .
I can sleep with her but I ca n't play tennis with her .
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’ Woke backlash as National Trust members erupt at board '' And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these instructions and think they 've been dreamt up by primary school children . ''
Mr Eustice defended the restrictions , insisting the `` extraordinary nature '' of the pandemic had forced the Government into adopting emergency policies bound to show some inconsistencies .
He said : `` Look , when you have to bring in the types of measures that we are , both during the first lockdown and since , there will be some inconsistencies .
`` My point is that when you do emergency interventions , which is what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that place restrictions on people 's liberties .
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The objective in doing this is to reduce the overall infection rate , to reduce the amount of contact people have . ''
The Environment Secretary continued : `` And when you design rules to do this , of course , there will be inconsistencies , there 's bound to be because there 's an extraordinary nature to these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick out one and say that 's inconsistent with another .
`` What you should say is that , overall , the measures that we 've been putting in place will reduce social contact and therefore will slow the spread of the virus and that 's the aim . ''
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Nick Ferrari challenges Eustice over ‘laughable’ restrictions
Boris Johnson has been facing widespread criticism since he announced at the end of October that England would need to be placed under a second lockdown. The Government has maintained the restrictions will help public health officials take back control of the coronavirus pandemic by curbing the infection rate through social distancing. But LBC host Nick Ferrari pointed out crucial inconsistencies had emerged over the type of contact people can still have despite the new lockdown.
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Mr Ferrari said: "Let's come to some of the guidance which England is now having to live with. "How come someone can sleep with their wife or husband but not play tennis with them?" The radio host continued: "Don't you think it's laughable. It's laughable, isn't it? "If I had a wife, I could go for a walk with her but I can't play golf with her. I can sleep with her but I can't play tennis with her. JUST IN: ‘You defamed Churchill!’ Woke backlash as National Trust members erupt at board
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Nick Ferrari said some of the restrictions are "laughable"
"And you wonder why some people look at these instructions and think they've been dreamt up by primary school children." Mr Eustice defended the restrictions, insisting the "extraordinary nature" of the pandemic had forced the Government into adopting emergency policies bound to show some inconsistencies. He said: "Look, when you have to bring in the types of measures that we are, both during the first lockdown and since, there will be some inconsistencies. "My point is that when you do emergency interventions, which is what we're doing, these are extraordinary powers that place restrictions on people's liberties. READ MORE: Look at EU! Brexiteer sends warning letter to Biden after White House leak
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George Eustice conceded there are "inconsistencies" in the measures
"We understand that they're time-limited powers. The objective in doing this is to reduce the overall infection rate, to reduce the amount of contact people have." The Environment Secretary continued: "And when you design rules to do this, of course, there will be inconsistencies, there's bound to be because there's an extraordinary nature to these measures. "And you shouldn't pick out one and say that's inconsistent with another. "What you should say is that, overall, the measures that we've been putting in place will reduce social contact and therefore will slow the spread of the virus and that's the aim." DON'T MISS SNP explodes at Boris Johnson in row over Brexit deal 'power grab' [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Sir Keir Starmer under fire as angry caller savages Labour support for 'damaging' lockdown

Sir Keir Starmer and a majority of Labour Party MPs last week voted with the Government in favour of putting England under the second round of severe coronavirus restrictions .
Sir Keir has maintained the decision was justified as the rate on infection continues to rise across large parts of the nation .
But hairdresser Rosa challenged the move as she branded the decision to shut down businesses again as deeply `` damaging '' .
Calling into LBC to speak with Sir Keir , Rosa from Woking said : `` Last week I shut down my hairdressing salon despite it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , SAGE research shows that my industry only contributes 0.5 percent to the R rate .
`` I want to know why you support a lockdown that is so damaging to business and workers , especially in one of our busiest period of the year . ''
The Labour Party leader dismissed the attack on himself and his colleagues as he renewed his attack on the Government over `` losing control '' of the pandemic .
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’ Woke backlash as National Trust members erupt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her colleagues across England for the sacrifices they have been making but insisted the focus of the UK should now be on lowering the transmission rate .
He said : `` Rosa , I 'm really sorry to hear that and it must be really hard because I know you and others have done so much to make workplaces Covid-safe .
`` The sad reality is that the Government lost control of the virus and the infection rate is going up across the whole of England .
What that means is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many days .
`` It can be seven , sometimes it can be ten , but it 's doubling .
That means the number of people with the infection is going up , the number of people into hospital , sadly those dying in hospital is going to go up . ''
READ MORE : UK hospitals told to take 'immediate action ' as coronavirus mutation spreads to humans He added : `` So if you do n't bring down the virus under control if the R rate is over one , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there comes a point when the NHS will be overwhelmed .
`` Hundreds of thousands of people will be dying on a daily basis and nobody wants to see that . ''
But even LBC host Nick Ferrari appeared unconvinced by the argument , hitting back at the Labour leader : `` We are where we are , and you and your party supported closing down a hairdresser in Woking to help keep people in Nottingham alive .
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Keir Starmer grilled by caller over support for lockdown
Sir Keir Starmer and a majority of Labour Party MPs last week voted with the Government in favour of putting England under the second round of severe coronavirus restrictions. Sir Keir has maintained the decision was justified as the rate on infection continues to rise across large parts of the nation. But hairdresser Rosa challenged the move as she branded the decision to shut down businesses again as deeply "damaging".
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Calling into LBC to speak with Sir Keir, Rosa from Woking said: "Last week I shut down my hairdressing salon despite it being super Covid safe. "In fact, SAGE research shows that my industry only contributes 0.5 percent to the R rate. "I want to know why you support a lockdown that is so damaging to business and workers, especially in one of our busiest period of the year." The Labour Party leader dismissed the attack on himself and his colleagues as he renewed his attack on the Government over "losing control" of the pandemic. JUST IN: ‘You defamed Churchill!’ Woke backlash as National Trust members erupt at board
Sir Keir Starmer was confronted over his party's support for a second lockdown
Sir Keir and his MPs last week backed the Government's motion for a lockdown
Sir Keir thanked Rosa and her colleagues across England for the sacrifices they have been making but insisted the focus of the UK should now be on lowering the transmission rate. He said: "Rosa, I'm really sorry to hear that and it must be really hard because I know you and others have done so much to make workplaces Covid-safe. "The sad reality is that the Government lost control of the virus and the infection rate is going up across the whole of England. What that means is that the number of cases is doubling every so many days. "It can be seven, sometimes it can be ten, but it's doubling. That means the number of people with the infection is going up, the number of people into hospital, sadly those dying in hospital is going to go up." READ MORE: UK hospitals told to take 'immediate action' as coronavirus mutation spreads to humans
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Nick Ferrari also questioned Sir Keir explanation for shutting down businesses across the whole of England
He added: "So if you don't bring down the virus under control if the R rate is over one, it means that that doubling will continue and there comes a point when the NHS will be overwhelmed. "Hundreds of thousands of people will be dying on a daily basis and nobody wants to see that." But even LBC host Nick Ferrari appeared unconvinced by the argument, hitting back at the Labour leader: "We are where we are, and you and your party supported closing down a hairdresser in Woking to help keep people in Nottingham alive. "How does that work?" DON'T MISS:
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