thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexit LIVE: Boris orders Macron to 'respect our sovereignty' - Talks enter FINAL stage

The aggressive response from Downing Street came after France accused the UK Government of deliberately stalling ongoing Brexit trade deal negotiations , which Britain and the European Union remain deadlocked on just four months until the transition period ends .
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said trade talks were not advancing because of the `` intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom '' , and told the country 's ambassadors the EU27 would not buckle under pressure from Britain .
He said : `` On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord . ''
But Downing Street furiously hit back , accusing the EU of making it `` unnecessarily difficult to make progress '' .
A spokeswoman said : `` We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach : we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries .
`` However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts , making it unnecessarily difficult to make progress .
`` We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week . ''
The latest outburst comes as Michel Barnier refuses to open discussions on Britain 's new fisheries proposals until the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's chief Brexit negotiator , who is meeting UK counterpart David Frost in London today ( Tuesday ) , is insisting on `` parallelism '' – where multiple aspects on a range of issues must be agreed before moving forward .
Mr Frost is expected to vent his frustration at the refusal from the EU to discuss proposals on how to manage fish stocks .
2pm update : UK wants simpler parts of Brexit deal with EU agreed first Britain wants to agree more straightforward parts of its future relationship with the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing negotiations .
When asked about the stalled talks , Boris Johnson 's spokesman said : `` The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts .
`` We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides . ''
1pm update : Should Boris Johnson send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HERE 12.30pm update : UK appoints former royal aide to head up civil service Britain has appointed Simon Case , Prince William 's former private secretary and a senior government official , as the new head of the civil service .
The role will be influential as Boris Johnson maps out the country 's future after Brexit .
The appointment of Mr Case places him in a senior advisory position with the Government , while he will oversee the work of more than 400,000 state employees and making sure they implement Johnson 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was seen as a highly influential voice during the Brexit process , and warned about the risks of leaving the EU without a deal .
Australia 's former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has refused to comment on reports he is set to appointed as a trade envoy for the UK .
Speaking at an event hosted by the Policy Exchange think tank , Brexit supporter Mr Abbott was asked about reports he had been appointed as a member of Britain 's board of trade .
He replied : `` Obviously I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not yet official .
`` But certainly I think that it 's in Britain 's interest and it 's in Australia 's interests that this particular free trade deal be done as quickly as possible . ''
11am update : France lashes out at UK again over Brexit talks France 's Europe Minister Clement Beaune has become the latest from the EU to blame the UK for the current impasse in Brexit talks .
He tweeted : “ Things are not moving forward , because the United Kingdom would like buttery money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have access to the European market . ''
9.45am update : UK manufacturing sector grows at fastest rate in six years Britain 's manufacturing sector expanded at the quickest rate for over six years last month .
The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers ' index ( PMI ) recorded a score of 55.2 in August , from 53.3 in July .
A score of above 50 is considered an expansion in the sector .
A scuffle erupted last night as a Bill on UK fishing rights after Brexit is set to be voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Fisheries Bill , which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU is currently in process .
The Bill , which was passed through House of Lords on July 1 and now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons , ends current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters .
If access to UK waters for foreign vessels is negotiated , Westminster says the Bill will also enable the Fisheries Administrations to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British vessels .
MPs are set to debate the Fisheries Bill in a second reading in the House of Commons today .
But the SNP have threatened to vote against the Bill in an official boycott against the Tories and urged new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and his five Westminster MPs to follow suit .
9.15am update : 'End this political pantomime ! '
Former MEP demands UK walk away from EU deal talks Former MEP Martin Daubney has said the UK should walk away from trade deal talks with the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WTO ) terms as Brussels refuses to give ground on a number of key red lines .
He tweeted : `` The EU haven ’ t budged an inch on fisheries , the level playing field nor state aid .
On that clear basis , they do not appear to want to do a deal .
`` For that reason , it ’ s time to walk away now and go WTO & end this political pantomime . ''
8.45am update : Scottish facing challenges with possible hard Brexit as economy forecast to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contract by 9.1 percent in 2020 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The latest predictions come from KPMG , which has seen the accountancy firm revise its Gross Value Added ( GVA ) forecast for Scotland from a 6.8 percent drop .
The forecasting model predicts Orkney and Shetland will be Scotland 's worst-affected regions , with drops in GVA of 11.4 percent and 11.1 percent respectively .
Catherine Burnet , KPMG 's Scotland chairwoman , said : `` Our latest revised forecasts for Scotland highlight the scale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
`` The next six months could provide the greatest challenge as the business community wrestles with both the 'new normal ' of a post-Covid-19 world and a potential hard Brexit .
8.30am update : Boris Johnson facing pressure from returning MPs over Brexit deal with EU The Prime Minister is facing pressure from his backbenches over a number of issues s MPs return to Westminster after the summer recess .
Mr Johnson has come under fire for overseeing a series of U-turns over the last few weeks , including on exam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the Government is also facing challenges over Brexit , specifically around striking a trade deal with the EU before the end of the transition period on December 31 , as well as the merger of the Foreign Office and Department for International Development .
The EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is meeting UK counterpart David Frost in London later today as the two sides desperately attempt to kick start deadlocked negotiations .
They are expected to hold informal talks in Downing Street ahead of the eighth round of formal negotiations in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today 's meeting to try to inject fresh momentum into the wrangle following despair on both sides at the lack of progress during last month .
The UK has accused the EU of making it `` unnecessarily difficult to make progress '' in trade deal negotiations after France blamed the deadlock on the `` intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom '' .
French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country 's ambassadors the EU would not buckle to accept Boris Johnson ’ s demand for a free trade deal without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to obey a host of Brussels regulations .
He said : `` On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe .
It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord . ''
But a Downing Street spokeswoman hit back : `` We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach : we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already agreed with like-minded countries .
`` However , the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts , making it unnecessarily difficult to make progress .
`` We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week . ''

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Also, Boris Johnson has launched a furious attack against France, demanding a Brexit deal with the European Union that "respects our sovereignty" as a fresh war of words exploded over who is to blame for the repeated stalemates in trade deal talks. The aggressive response from Downing Street came after France accused the UK Government of deliberately stalling ongoing Brexit trade deal negotiations, which Britain and the European Union remain deadlocked on just four months until the transition period ends. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said trade talks were not advancing because of the "intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom", and told the country's ambassadors the EU27 would not buckle under pressure from Britain. He said: "On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe.
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"It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord." But Downing Street furiously hit back, accusing the EU of making it "unnecessarily difficult to make progress". A spokeswoman said: "We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach: we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core, similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries. "However, the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts, making it unnecessarily difficult to make progress.
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Brexit news: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said trade talks were not advancing because of the 'intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom'
"We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week." The latest outburst comes as Michel Barnier refuses to open discussions on Britain's new fisheries proposals until the UK budges on other issues. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, who is meeting UK counterpart David Frost in London today (Tuesday), is insisting on "parallelism" – where multiple aspects on a range of issues must be agreed before moving forward. Mr Frost is expected to vent his frustration at the refusal from the EU to discuss proposals on how to manage fish stocks. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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Brexit news: David Frost and Michel Barnier are meeting again in London later today
4:31am update: New barrier to accommodate lorry queues to be installed on M20 A new moveable barrier is set to be installed on the M20 motorway in anticipation of queues at Dover if a no-deal Brexit were to occur. The barrier will replace another one which had been removed in January. The previous one had been fixed in place rather than moveable. The barrier will means lorries can queue along the motorway if there is disruption to ferries crossing the channel due to customs checks. Highways England has claimed the barriers can be taken away or put in place within hours. 12:52am update: No-deal Brexit to cause increase in shopping prices, retail group warns Shop prices fell 1.6 percent in August, but the British Retail Consortium has warned they are “certain” to increase in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The BRC said in the early hours of this morning: “The absence of a tariff-free deal will lead to higher prices for consumers as thin retail margins force retailers to raise prices in response to higher import costs.” According to ITV, the fall in prices last month – calculated by a BRC-Nielsen shop price index – was due in large part to non-food shops cutting prices to increase footfall. Edward Browne takes over live reporting
Brexit could cause shop prices to increase due to import costs, the BRC has said
10.00 pm update: Nicola Sturgeon has announced an independence referendum Bill plan in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Unveiling her Programme for Government for the coming year, the First Minister said the legislation would set out the question and timetable. 9.00 pm update: EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned there will be new barriers with the UK even if an 11th-hour trade deal is struck. Ahead of travelling to London to try to break the deadlock in negotiations, he tweeted guidance from the European Union that “changes are inevitable” and businesses, citizens and public bodies should prepare for them. 8.00pm update: UK manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest rate for over six years this August. Factories re-opened and resumed operations following the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing manager's index, or PMI, recorded a score of 55.2 in August. This score was up from the previous month, in July the index recorded 53.3. Any number above 50 is considered an expansion for the manufacturing sector. 7.45 pm update: Brexit talks in stand-still as UK wants access to the EU market to sell its fish, but in return the EU wants full access for its boats to fish in UK waters. British negotiators say that's not possible because the UK is now an independent coastal state. 7.00 pm update:No deal will affect trade as EU accounts for 43 percent of UK exports and 51 percent of UK imports. This comes as Boris Johnson has admitted the UK is currently heading for a no-deal Brexit, with an agreement now “very difficult” as the two sides dig in and refuse to compromise. In a new gloomy summary of the state of the talks, No 10 described a deal as only "still possible", with a strong attack on the EU’s failure to give ground. A Downing Street spokesperson said: "An agreement is still possible and this is still our goal, but it is clear it will not be easy to achieve. 6.00 pm update: France has annunced Boris Johnson is "intransigent and unrealistic". French EU minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced his views on Mr Johnson in a speech amid fears that Brexit negotiations are on the verge of collapse.
Industry is expanding in the UK again
4.50 pm update: Brexit plot: EU finance chief's plan to target City will backfire, says expert EU finance chief Valdis Dombrovskis will be cutting off his nose to spite his face if he tries to cut the UK off from European markets after Brexit - because such a move would damage companies on the continent, a Brussels-based analyst has warned.
Meanwhile Mr Dombrovskis' proposed digital tax would put the bloc on a collision course with the USA - and the UK would be well advised to steer clear of any similar proposal, Pieter Cleppe, a research fellow with the Property Rights Alliance think tank, said.
European Commission vice-president Mr Dombrovskis, a former prime minister of Latvia, was last week handed the bloc's trade portfolio after the resignation of Ireland's European Commissioner, Phil Hogan, in the wake of the so-called ”golfgate" controversy.
Although officially he was only given the role on a temporary basis until Ireland nominates its replacement for Mr Hogan, the appointment will have caused some disquiet in London, given Mr Dombrovskis' past remarks about the City.
Industry is expanding in the UK again
4.00pm update: The UK Government has blamed the EU for grim prediction for meeting December deadline for Brexit trade deal. Downing Street has played down the prospect of reaching a trade deal with the EU in time for December, saying it will be “very difficult” and blaming Brussels’ insistence on tackling tough issues upfront. 3.00pm update: More than 60,000 EU citizens apply to settle in Northern Ireland The settlement scheme is designed to give EU citizens the right to remain in the UK after Brexit. The highest number of applications in Northern Ireland have, so far, come from Polish people, 16,890 . 2.20pm update: Brexit deal still possible but 'it is clear that will not be easy to achieve' - Downing Street Boris Johnson's official spokesman said: "We will continue to work hard to reach an agreement and look forward to the next round (of talks) next week. "We believe an agreement is still possible and it is still our goal but it is clear that will not be easy to achieve." 2pm update: UK wants simpler parts of Brexit deal with EU agreed first Britain wants to agree more straightforward parts of its future relationship with the EU first in order to create momentum in the ongoing negotiations. When asked about the stalled talks, Boris Johnson's spokesman said: "The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts. "We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides."
Brexit news: Downing Street believes a deal is possible 'but it is clear that will not be easy to achieve'
1pm update: Brexit POLL - Should Boris Johnson send Michel Barnier back to France? VOTE HERE 12.30pm update: UK appoints former royal aide to head up civil service Britain has appointed Simon Case, Prince William's former private secretary and a senior Government official, as the new head of the civil service. The role will be influential as Boris Johnson maps out the country's future after Brexit. The appointment of Mr Case places him in a senior advisory position with the Government, while he will oversee the work of more than 400,000 state employees and making sure they implement Johnson's policy decisions. He replaces Mark Sedwill, who was seen as a highly influential voice during the Brexit process, and warned about the risks of leaving the EU without a deal. 11.45am update: Former Australia PM Abbott tight-lipped on UK trade envoy role Australia's former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has refused to comment on reports he is set to appointed as a trade envoy for the UK. Speaking at an event hosted by the Policy Exchange think tank, Brexit supporter Mr Abbott was asked about reports he had been appointed as a member of Britain's board of trade. He replied: "Obviously I can't comment on any position which is not yet official. "But certainly I think that it's in Britain's interest and it's in Australia's interests that this particular free trade deal be done as quickly as possible." 11am update: France lashes out at UK again over Brexit talks France's Europe Minister Clement Beaune has become the latest from the EU to blame the UK for the current impasse in Brexit talks. He tweeted: “Things are not moving forward, because the United Kingdom would like buttery money: to leave the European Union and have access to the European market."
Brexit news: Tony Abbott declined to comment on reports he is being lined up for a major UK trade role
9.45am update: UK manufacturing sector grows at fastest rate in six years Britain's manufacturing sector expanded at the quickest rate for over six years last month. The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) recorded a score of 55.2 in August, from 53.3 in July. A score of above 50 is considered an expansion in the sector. 9.36am update: Fishing row erupts: Sturgeon’s furious SNP threatens to scupper Boris’ Fisheries Bill A scuffle erupted last night as a Bill on UK fishing rights after Brexit is set to be voted on at Westminster. The UK Government’s Fisheries Bill, which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU is currently in process. The Bill, which was passed through House of Lords on July 1 and now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons, ends current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters. If access to UK waters for foreign vessels is negotiated, Westminster says the Bill will also enable the Fisheries Administrations to ensure foreign vessels follow the same rules as British vessels. MPs are set to debate the Fisheries Bill in a second reading in the House of Commons today. But the SNP have threatened to vote against the Bill in an official boycott against the Tories and urged new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and his five Westminster MPs to follow suit.
Brexit news: Nicola Sturgeon's SNP is threatening to scupper Boris Johnson's Fisheries Bill
9.15am update: 'End this political pantomime!' Former MEP demands UK walk away from EU deal talks Former MEP Martin Daubney has said the UK should walk away from trade deal talks with the EU and trade on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms as Brussels refuses to give ground on a number of key red lines. He tweeted: "The EU haven’t budged an inch on fisheries, the level playing field nor state aid. On that clear basis, they do not appear to want to do a deal. "For that reason, it’s time to walk away now and go WTO & end this political pantomime." 8.45am update: Scottish facing challenges with possible hard Brexit as economy forecast to struggle Scotland's economic growth is forecast to contract by 9.1 percent in 2020 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The latest predictions come from KPMG, which has seen the accountancy firm revise its Gross Value Added (GVA) forecast for Scotland from a 6.8 percent drop. The forecasting model predicts Orkney and Shetland will be Scotland's worst-affected regions, with drops in GVA of 11.4 percent and 11.1 percent respectively. Catherine Burnet, KPMG's Scotland chairwoman, said: "Our latest revised forecasts for Scotland highlight the scale of uncertainty facing the country over the coming months. "The next six months could provide the greatest challenge as the business community wrestles with both the 'new normal' of a post-Covid-19 world and a potential hard Brexit. 8.30am update: Boris Johnson facing pressure from returning MPs over Brexit deal with EU The Prime Minister is facing pressure from his backbenches over a number of issues s MPs return to Westminster after the summer recess. Mr Johnson has come under fire for overseeing a series of U-turns over the last few weeks, including on exam results and face coverings in schools. But the Government is also facing challenges over Brexit, specifically around striking a trade deal with the EU before the end of the transition period on December 31, as well as the merger of the Foreign Office and Department for International Development.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Australia’s ex-PM says UK should not fear hard Brexit as more than 50% of trade outside EU

Mr Abbott said he hopes Brussels “ comes to its senses ” and offers Britain a free-trade deal such as the one the EU has with Canada .
He told MP ’ s yesterday : “ I certainly think that Britain should not fear a so-called hard exit .
I certainly hope that the EU comes to its senses and offers Britain at least a Canada-style free-trade deal.
” Mr Abbott pointed out Australia has been doing Aus $ 100 billion ( £55billion ) in trade with the European Union on a no deal basis for many years .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 percent of its trade with countries outside of the EU on a no deal basis .
The former Australian prime minister added : “ No one in Britain should be too angst-ridden about a so-called hard Brexit because Britain is already doing so much on a no deal basis anyway.
” Hailing Britain ’ s contributions to the modern world - the English language , a parliamentary democracy , the industrial revolution , the emancipation of minorities - Mr Abbott said many Australians “ cheered mightily ” when the UK voted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexiteer also told the Foreign Affairs select committee he has spoken to ministers about taking on a role that would see him “ bang the drum ” for Britain around the world .
`` I have had some discussions with members of the British government , ” he confirmed .
“ I am more than happy to help but there is nothing official as yet . ''
He declined to offer details of his possible role but added : `` I would be doing it as a private citizen .
I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australian government approval . ''
READ MORE : ‘ No deal goodbye !
’ Boris told to send Barnier back to Brussels He told the committee : `` As far as I 'm concerned , it would be in both Britain 's interests and Australia 's interests to conclude a very full and comprehensive free trade deal as quickly as possible . ''
This should include `` no tariffs or quotas on goods , full mutual recognition of standards and qualifications '' and `` freeish movement of people for work not welfare , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abbott , who was Australia 's prime minister between 2013 and 2015 is being lined up to work alongside International Trade Secretary Liz Truss have been met with some criticism from MPs .
Labour 's shadow International Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry described Mr Abbott as a `` Trump-worshipping misogynist , '' adding that it was `` staggering '' that Boris Johnson would think he was `` the right person to represent our country overseas '' .
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Mr Abbott said he hopes Brussels “comes to its senses” and offers Britain a free-trade deal such as the one the EU has with Canada. He told MP’s yesterday: “I certainly think that Britain should not fear a so-called hard exit. I certainly hope that the EU comes to its senses and offers Britain at least a Canada-style free-trade deal.”
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Mr Abbott pointed out Australia has been doing Aus$100 billion (£55billion) in trade with the European Union on a no deal basis for many years. He said that Britain currently does just over 50 percent of its trade with countries outside of the EU on a no deal basis. The former Australian prime minister added: “No one in Britain should be too angst-ridden about a so-called hard Brexit because Britain is already doing so much on a no deal basis anyway.” Hailing Britain’s contributions to the modern world - the English language, a parliamentary democracy, the industrial revolution, the emancipation of minorities - Mr Abbott said many Australians “cheered mightily” when the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016.
Australia’s ex-PM says UK should not fear hard Brexit as more than 50% of trade outside EU
The Brexiteer also told the Foreign Affairs select committee he has spoken to ministers about taking on a role that would see him “bang the drum” for Britain around the world. "I have had some discussions with members of the British government,” he confirmed. “I am more than happy to help but there is nothing official as yet." He declined to offer details of his possible role but added: "I would be doing it as a private citizen. I don't think there would be any requirement for Australian government approval." READ MORE: ‘No deal goodbye!’ Boris told to send Barnier back to Brussels
Tony Abbott, who was born in London, served as Australia's prime minister between 2013 and 2015
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He told the committee: "As far as I'm concerned, it would be in both Britain's interests and Australia's interests to conclude a very full and comprehensive free trade deal as quickly as possible." This should include "no tariffs or quotas on goods, full mutual recognition of standards and qualifications" and "freeish movement of people for work not welfare," he added. Reports that Mr Abbott, who was Australia's prime minister between 2013 and 2015 is being lined up to work alongside International Trade Secretary Liz Truss have been met with some criticism from MPs. Labour's shadow International Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry described Mr Abbott as a "Trump-worshipping misogynist," adding that it was "staggering" that Boris Johnson would think he was "the right person to represent our country overseas". DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Brexit on the brink: UK hits out at EU stubbornness pushing no deal 'very difficult!'

Lord Frost , the head of the Prime Minister ’ s Task Force , met his Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier face-to-face in London yesterday in yet another attempt to break the deadlock in the wrangle over a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal .
But as the pair grappled over the agenda for next round of formal talks , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman admitted a UK-EU trade deal “ will not be easy to achieve ” because of the bloc ’ s intransigence .
Negotiators from the European Union are digging in a row over rules for state subsidies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other issues to be discussed , the spokesman added .
Lord Frost and Mr Barnier met last night to try to thrash out a framework for the eight round of formal trade negotiations due to be held in London from Monday .
Ahead of their meeting , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ An agreement is still possible and is our goal but it is clear it will not be easy to achieve .
“ The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this must be agreed before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiations including on legal texts making it very difficult to make progress .
“ We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week.
” Mr Barnier ’ s tactics had left the negotiations stuck , the spokesman indicated .
The spokesman said : “ The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other area in the negotiation including on legal texts .
That makes it very difficult to make progress .
“ We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides.
” READ MORE : Deluded !
Barnier boasts no deal Brexit would harm Britain more than EU “ We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week.
” Mr Barnier ’ s tactics had left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The spokesman said : “ The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area in the negotiation including on legal texts .
That makes it very difficult to make progress .
“ We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides.
” DO N'T MISS Joe Biden 'will cosy up to EUl ' and avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remainer in heated clash - 'we voted to LEAVE ' [ VIDEO ] Brexit LIVE : Ireland demands EU 'redouble ' negotiation efforts [ LIVE BLOG ] He insisted the Prime Minister will not allow Brussels to dictate the rules for the UK Government ’ s industrial policies , the spokesman added .
He added : “ We ’ ll set out further detail of our domestic regime in due course .
After the transition period , the UK will have its own regime of subsidy control and will not be subject to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ve been very clear about that throughout .
The UK ’ s future subsidy arrangements are a matter for the British people and Parliament , not the EU.
” France ’ s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal .
He said : “ Things are not progressing very well .
“ The United Kingdom wants to leave the European Union and should therefore no longer have access to the European market .
“ We can not have access to the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules of the community .
No deal is a risk.
” In another sign of worsening tensions over Brexit , a German government minister said the EU should refuse any deal with the UK that failed to guarantee access to British coastal waters for European fishing vessels .
Addressing the European Parliament , Angela Merkel ’ s European affairs minister Michael Roth said : “ We do understand that the UK wants certain advantages for its own fishermen , for its own fisheries industry .
“ But , common resources need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which means we can not accept that the UK would exclude EU fisheries efforts from its territorial waters all together.
” He added : “ We fear we might be running out of time to some extent .
“ No progress has been made for quite some time and we observe that the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations .
“ Now that doesn ’ t mean the EU is changing its stance .
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Lord Frost, the head of the Prime Minister’s Task Force, met his Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier face-to-face in London yesterday in yet another attempt to break the deadlock in the wrangle over a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal. But as the pair grappled over the agenda for next round of formal talks, the Prime Minister’s spokesman admitted a UK-EU trade deal “will not be easy to achieve” because of the bloc’s intransigence.
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Negotiators from the European Union are digging in a row over rules for state subsidies to private firms and refusing to allow any other issues to be discussed, the spokesman added. Lord Frost and Mr Barnier met last night to try to thrash out a framework for the eight round of formal trade negotiations due to be held in London from Monday. Ahead of their meeting, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “An agreement is still possible and is our goal but it is clear it will not be easy to achieve. “The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy but also that this must be agreed before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiations including on legal texts making it very difficult to make progress.
Brexit on the brink: UK hits out at EU stubbornness pushing no deal 'very difficult!'
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier, pictured in Brussels on August 21, have been deadlocked on key issues
“We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week.” Mr Barnier’s tactics had left the negotiations stuck, the spokesman indicated. The spokesman said: “The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area in the negotiation including on legal texts. That makes it very difficult to make progress. “We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides.” READ MORE: Deluded! Barnier boasts no deal Brexit would harm Britain more than EU
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“We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week.” Mr Barnier’s tactics had left the negotiations stuck, the spokesman indicated. The spokesman said: “The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area in the negotiation including on legal texts. That makes it very difficult to make progress. “We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides.” DON'T MISS
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He insisted the Prime Minister will not allow Brussels to dictate the rules for the UK Government’s industrial policies, the spokesman added. He added: “We’ll set out further detail of our domestic regime in due course. After the transition period, the UK will have its own regime of subsidy control and will not be subject to the EU’s state aid regime. “We’ve been very clear about that throughout. The UK’s future subsidy arrangements are a matter for the British people and Parliament, not the EU.” France’s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal. He said: “Things are not progressing very well.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Brexit LIVE: Ireland demands EU 'redouble' negotiation efforts - panic no deal approaching

Also , Boris Johnson has launched a furious attack against France , demanding a Brexit deal with the European Union that `` respects our sovereignty '' as a fresh war of words exploded over who is to blame for the repeated stalemates in trade deal talks .
The aggressive response from Downing Street came after France accused the UK Government of deliberately stalling ongoing Brexit trade deal negotiations , which Britain and the European Union remain deadlocked on just four months until the transition period ends .
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said trade talks were not advancing because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the United Kingdom '' , and told the country 's ambassadors the EU27 would not buckle under pressure from Britain .
He said : `` On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe .
`` It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord . ''
But Downing Street furiously hit back , accusing the EU of making it `` unnecessarily difficult to make progress '' .
A spokeswoman said : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principles underlying the UK approach : we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries .
`` However , the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts , making it unnecessarily difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week . ''
The latest outburst comes as Michel Barnier refuses to open discussions on Britain 's new fisheries proposals until the UK budges on other issues .
The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator , who is meeting UK counterpart David Frost in London today ( Tuesday ) , is insisting on `` parallelism '' – where multiple aspects on a range of issues must be agreed before moving forward .
Mr Frost is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU to discuss proposals on how to manage fish stocks .
10.00 pm update : Nicola Sturgeon has announced an independence referendum Bill plan in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic .
Unveiling her Programme for Government for the coming year , the First Minister said the legislation would set out the question and timetable .
9.00 pm update : EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned there will be new barriers with the UK even if an 11th-hour trade deal is struck .
Ahead of travelling to London to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tweeted guidance from the European Union that “ changes are inevitable ” and businesses , citizens and public bodies should prepare for them .
8.00pm update : UK manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest rate for over six years this August .
Factories re-opened and resumed operations following the coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing manager 's index , or PMI , recorded a score of 55.2 in August .
This score was up from the previous month , in July the index recorded 53.3 .
Any number above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturing sector .
7.45 pm update : Brexit talks in stand-still as UK wants access to the EU market to sell its fish , but in return the EU wants full access for its boats to fish in UK waters .
British negotiators say that 's not possible because the UK is now an independent coastal state .
7.00 pm update : No deal will affect trade as EU accounts for 43 percent of UK exports and 51 percent of UK imports .
This comes as Boris Johnson has admitted the UK is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an agreement now “ very difficult ” as the two sides dig in and refuse to compromise .
In a new gloomy summary of the state of the talks , No 10 described a deal as only `` still possible '' , with a strong attack on the EU ’ s failure to give ground .
A Downing Street spokesperson said : `` An agreement is still possible and this is still our goal , but it is clear it will not be easy to achieve .
6.00 pm update : France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unrealistic '' .
French EU minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced his views on Mr Johnson in a speech amid fears that Brexit negotiations are on the verge of collapse .
4.50 pm update : Brexit plot : EU finance chief 's plan to target City will backfire , says expert EU finance chief Valdis Dombrovskis will be cutting off his nose to spite his face if he tries to cut the UK off from European markets after Brexit - because such a move would damage companies on the continent , a Brussels-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' proposed digital tax would put the bloc on a collision course with the USA - and the UK would be well advised to steer clear of any similar proposal , Pieter Cleppe , a research fellow with the Property Rights Alliance think tank , said .
European Commission vice-president Mr Dombrovskis , a former prime minister of Latvia , was last week handed the bloc 's trade portfolio after the resignation of Ireland 's European Commissioner , Phil Hogan , in the wake of the so-called ” golfgate '' controversy .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a temporary basis until Ireland nominates its replacement for Mr Hogan , the appointment will have caused some disquiet in London , given Mr Dombrovskis ' past remarks about the City .
4.00pm update : The UK Government has blamed the EU for grim prediction for meeting December deadline for Brexit trade deal .
Downing Street has played down the prospect of reaching a trade deal with the EU in time for December , saying it will be “ very difficult ” and blaming Brussels ’ insistence on tackling tough issues upfront @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU citizens apply to settle in Northern Ireland The settlement scheme is designed to give EU citizens the right to remain in the UK after Brexit .
The highest number of applications in Northern Ireland have , so far , come from Polish people , 16,890 .
2.20pm update : Brexit deal still possible but 'it is clear that will not be easy to achieve ' - Downing Street Boris Johnson 's official spokesman said : `` We will continue to work hard to reach an agreement and look forward to the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We believe an agreement is still possible and it is still our goal but it is clear that will not be easy to achieve . ''
2pm update : UK wants simpler parts of Brexit deal with EU agreed first Britain wants to agree more straightforward parts of its future relationship with the EU first in order to create momentum in the ongoing negotiations .
When asked about the stalled talks , Boris Johnson 's spokesman said : `` The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts .
`` We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time is short for both sides . ''
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VOTE HERE 12.30pm update : UK appoints former royal aide to head up civil service Britain has appointed Simon Case , Prince William 's former private secretary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new head of the civil service .
The role will be influential as Boris Johnson maps out the country 's future after Brexit .
The appointment of Mr Case places him in a senior advisory position with the Government , while he will oversee the work of more than 400,000 state employees and making sure they implement Johnson 's policy decisions .
He replaces Mark Sedwill , who was seen as a highly influential voice during the Brexit process , and warned about the risks of leaving the EU without a deal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has refused to comment on reports he is set to appointed as a trade envoy for the UK .
Speaking at an event hosted by the Policy Exchange think tank , Brexit supporter Mr Abbott was asked about reports he had been appointed as a member of Britain 's board of trade .
He replied : `` Obviously I ca n't comment on any position which is not yet official .
`` But certainly I think that it 's in Britain 's interest and it 's in Australia 's interests that this particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible . ''
11am update : France lashes out at UK again over Brexit talks France 's Europe Minister Clement Beaune has become the latest from the EU to blame the UK for the current impasse in Brexit talks .
He tweeted : “ Things are not moving forward , because the United Kingdom would like buttery money : to leave the European Union and have access to the European market . ''
9.45am update : UK manufacturing sector grows at fastest rate in six years Britain 's manufacturing sector expanded at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month .
The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers ' index ( PMI ) recorded a score of 55.2 in August , from 53.3 in July .
A score of above 50 is considered an expansion in the sector .
A scuffle erupted last night as a Bill on UK fishing rights after Brexit is set to be voted on at Westminster .
The UK Government ’ s Fisheries Bill , which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill , which was passed through House of Lords on July 1 and now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons , ends current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters .
If access to UK waters for foreign vessels is negotiated , Westminster says the Bill will also enable the Fisheries Administrations to ensure foreign vessels follow the same rules as British vessels .
MPs are set to debate the Fisheries Bill in a second reading in the House of Commons today .
But the SNP have threatened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official boycott against the Tories and urged new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and his five Westminster MPs to follow suit .
9.15am update : 'End this political pantomime ! '
Former MEP demands UK walk away from EU deal talks Former MEP Martin Daubney has said the UK should walk away from trade deal talks with the EU and trade on World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms as Brussels refuses to give ground on a number of key red lines .
He tweeted : `` The EU haven ’ t budged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing field nor state aid .
On that clear basis , they do not appear to want to do a deal .
`` For that reason , it ’ s time to walk away now and go WTO & end this political pantomime . ''
8.45am update : Scottish facing challenges with possible hard Brexit as economy forecast to struggle Scotland 's economic growth is forecast to contract by 9.1 percent in 2020 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The latest predictions come from KPMG , which has seen the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( GVA ) forecast for Scotland from a 6.8 percent drop .
The forecasting model predicts Orkney and Shetland will be Scotland 's worst-affected regions , with drops in GVA of 11.4 percent and 11.1 percent respectively .
Catherine Burnet , KPMG 's Scotland chairwoman , said : `` Our latest revised forecasts for Scotland highlight the scale of uncertainty facing the country over the coming months .
`` The next six months could provide the greatest challenge as the business community wrestles with both the 'new normal ' of a post-Covid-19 world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Boris Johnson facing pressure from returning MPs over Brexit deal with EU The Prime Minister is facing pressure from his backbenches over a number of issues s MPs return to Westminster after the summer recess .
Mr Johnson has come under fire for overseeing a series of U-turns over the last few weeks , including on exam results and face coverings in schools .
But the Government is also facing challenges over Brexit , specifically around striking a trade deal with the EU before the end of the transition period on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merger of the Foreign Office and Department for International Development .
The EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is meeting UK counterpart David Frost in London later today as the two sides desperately attempt to kick start deadlocked negotiations .
They are expected to hold informal talks in Downing Street ahead of the eighth round of formal negotiations in the capital next week .
Officials arranged today 's meeting to try to inject fresh momentum into the wrangle following despair on both sides at the lack of progress during last month .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it `` unnecessarily difficult to make progress '' in trade deal negotiations after France blamed the deadlock on the `` intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom '' .
French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country 's ambassadors the EU would not buckle to accept Boris Johnson ’ s demand for a free trade deal without guarantees of European fishing rights and commitments to obey a host of Brussels regulations .
He said : `` On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord . ''
But a Downing Street spokeswoman hit back : `` We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach : we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries .
`` However , the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts , making it unnecessarily difficult to make progress .
`` We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week . ''


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--‘No deal goodbye!’ Boris told to send Barnier back to Brussels amid Brexit stalemate

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Michel Barnier travelled to London this afternoon for informal post-Brexit trade talks with his UK counterpart David Frost in Downing Street .
The unscheduled visit comes after five months of turbulent negotiations , which has left both sides on the brink of a no deal outcome at the formal end of the transition period on December 31 .
The visit to the capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations starting in London on September 7 – with several outstanding issues over trade , fisheries and state aid remaining high on the agenda .
However , a poll of more than 7,000 Express.co.uk readers , has found the overwhelming majority believe Mr Barnier is wasting his time and the Prime Minister should send him back to Brussels .
The survey conducted on September 1 between 12.55pm and 8.00pm on Express.co.uk asked 7,837 readers “ Should Boris Johnson send Michel Barnier back to Brussels ?
” A huge 97 percent ( 7,605 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU negotiator back to Europe and voted yes .

Brexit: Michel Barnier ‘concerned’ after negotiations with UK
Michel Barnier travelled to London this afternoon for informal post-Brexit trade talks with his UK counterpart David Frost in Downing Street. The unscheduled visit comes after five months of turbulent negotiations, which has left both sides on the brink of a no deal outcome at the formal end of the transition period on December 31.
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The visit to the capital comes ahead of the eighth round of negotiations starting in London on September 7 – with several outstanding issues over trade, fisheries and state aid remaining high on the agenda. However, a poll of more than 7,000 Express.co.uk readers, has found the overwhelming majority believe Mr Barnier is wasting his time and the Prime Minister should send him back to Brussels. The survey conducted on September 1 between 12.55pm and 8.00pm on Express.co.uk asked 7,837 readers “Should Boris Johnson send Michel Barnier back to Brussels?” A huge 97 percent (7,605) of people send Mr Johnson should send the EU negotiator back to Europe and voted yes.
Boris Johnson should send Michel Barnier back to Brussels, according to a poll
Michel Barnier travelled to London for Brexit talks with David Frost
Just over 2.5 percent (211) of those surveyed thought Mr Barnier should remain in the UK for talks and voted no. Meanwhile, less than 0.5 percent (21) of people, remained unsure and said they did not know. A number of passionate Express.co.uk readers let their feelings known in the comments section, with many urging the UK and end talks outright and leave on no deal or World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms. One user said: “I hope Barnier is sent packing, the talks are over. It is not trade the EU wants it is vassalage and capitulation. WTO is the only option if the UK is to retain its sovereignty and independence.”
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A second reader wrote: “He should never have come to the UK, he has nothing new to offer so why is he here? Wasting valuable time we could be using to get us into WTO working conditions!” A third commented: “Boris and Frost are flogging a dead horse. Barnier and co are still thinking that we are a vassal of the EU and not a sovereign nation. Time to waste no more time and concentrate on Australia type deal, one which most countries of the world trade under.” Meanwhile, a fourth simply said: “Yes with a note saying no deal good bye.” READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Boris makes bleak admission on 'wretched COVID'
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Fishing fury: EU sees UK opportunities HALVED in British waters – furious Commons debate

MPs have been encouraged to back a flagship Brexit legislation which will implement controls on foreign vessels seeking to access UK fishing waters .
Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Fisheries Bill gives the UK a chance to correct `` shortcomings '' in the EU-led approach to fishing for the `` first time in almost half a century '' .
It comes as the chances of a Brexit deal between the UK and EU seem `` unlikely '' according to Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier .
He told the Commons : `` Overall the UK fishing industry currently has access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities that are in our own waters and that can not be right .
`` The Bill before the House today gives the UK the powers that it needs to chart a new course as an independent coastal state .
It gives us the powers we need to implement the approach we outlined in our fisheries White Paper published in 2018 . ''
Mr Eustice said the legislation outlines the scientific and environmental principles which will guide future policy , adding to the Commons : `` The Bill also gives us the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our exclusive economic zone ( EEZ ) .
`` This includes the power to stipulate through a vessel licence firstly wherein our EEZ a vessel may fish , when it may fish there , what fish it may catch whilst there and what type of fishing gear it may or may not use .
READ MORE : France says EU must limit no-deal Brexit trade restrictions with UK '' The ability to control and manage access to our waters will be crucial to ensuring that a fairer sharing arrangement prevails in future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SNP 's amendment to decline the Bill a second reading before it is `` clear what kind of deal '' will be made with the EU after the end of the transition period has been selected for consideration .
Shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard said that the Bill does not deliver the `` coastal renaissance '' that it should have .
He said : `` Fishing is a policy area where , up to now , soundbites have often triumphed over substance and where dogma has often won out over detail .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our coastal communities can not feed their families on soundbites and vague government promises . ''
Mr Pollard continued : `` This Bill is a framework Bill so is necessary light on detail but it does offer a centralisation of powers with George Eustice and does n't deliver the coastal renaissance that I think this Bill should have done .
`` 10 years of austerity has hit our coastal communities hard and now COVID-19 means we are standing on the precipice of a new jobs crisis , the likes of which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Neil Parish , Tory chairman of the Commons Environment , Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee , explained it is time to put the fishing policy right .
He said : `` EU vessels benefit by a ratio of six to one under the Commons Fisheries Policy , so it is time we put this right . ''
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George Eustice criticises Common Fisheries Policy in Parliament
MPs have been encouraged to back a flagship Brexit legislation which will implement controls on foreign vessels seeking to access UK fishing waters. Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Fisheries Bill gives the UK a chance to correct "shortcomings" in the EU-led approach to fishing for the "first time in almost half a century". It comes as the chances of a Brexit deal between the UK and EU seem "unlikely" according to Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
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He told the Commons: "Overall the UK fishing industry currently has access to just around half of the fishing opportunities that are in our own waters and that cannot be right. "The Bill before the House today gives the UK the powers that it needs to chart a new course as an independent coastal state. It gives us the powers we need to implement the approach we outlined in our fisheries White Paper published in 2018." Mr Eustice said the legislation outlines the scientific and environmental principles which will guide future policy, adding to the Commons: "The Bill also gives us the power to control access by individual foreign vessels in our exclusive economic zone (EEZ). "This includes the power to stipulate through a vessel licence firstly wherein our EEZ a vessel may fish, when it may fish there, what fish it may catch whilst there and what type of fishing gear it may or may not use. READ MORE: France says EU must limit no-deal Brexit trade restrictions with UK
Britain has access to only half of the fishing opportunities in its own waters
MPs have been encouraged to back flagship Brexit legislation which will new implement controls
"The ability to control and manage access to our waters will be crucial to ensuring that a fairer sharing arrangement prevails in future." Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans confirmed the SNP's amendment to decline the Bill a second reading before it is "clear what kind of deal" will be made with the EU after the end of the transition period has been selected for consideration. Shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard said that the Bill does not deliver the "coastal renaissance" that it should have. He said: "Fishing is a policy area where, up to now, soundbites have often triumphed over substance and where dogma has often won out over detail. "That must end now because fishers in our coastal communities cannot feed their families on soundbites and vague government promises."
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Mr Pollard continued: "This Bill is a framework Bill so is necessary light on detail but it does offer a centralisation of powers with George Eustice and doesn't deliver the coastal renaissance that I think this Bill should have done. "10 years of austerity has hit our coastal communities hard and now COVID-19 means we are standing on the precipice of a new jobs crisis, the likes of which we haven't seen since the 1980s." Neil Parish, Tory chairman of the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, explained it is time to put the fishing policy right. He said: "EU vessels benefit by a ratio of six to one under the Commons Fisheries Policy, so it is time we put this right." DON'T MISS EU finally makes Brexit intentions clear! Boris faces no deal decision [INSIGHT]
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EU-UK fishing waters


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Sturgeon mocked for 'disappointing' slip up in 6,000 word rant as she snubs key industry

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Nicola Sturgeon gave @ @ @ @ @ this afternoon regarding the SNP 's programme for Government .
However , former Scottish Conservative @ @ @ @ @ labelled the omission of small business in the statement as `` disappointing '' .
Ms @ @ @ @ @ First Minister will know that 99.3 percent of all of Scotland ’ s businesses are @ @ @ @ @ `` She will know that they support more than a million jobs and comprise more @ @ @ @ @ employment .
`` So , it is disappointing that while her statement today ran over @ @ @ @ @ out two , 'small business ' .
`` They are vital to what happens next @ @ @ @ @ , it is the effort of individuals who pull countries out of the mire .
@ @ @ @ @ Sturgeon ’ s 'one size fits all ' domestic approach blasted

Sturgeon mocked over 'disappointing' government programme
Nicola Sturgeon gave a statement to Scottish Parliament this afternoon regarding the SNP's programme for Government. However, former Scottish Conservative Party leader, Ruth Davidson labelled the omission of small business in the statement as "disappointing".
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Ms Davidson said: "The First Minister will know that 99.3 percent of all of Scotland’s businesses are small and medium enterprises. "She will know that they support more than a million jobs and comprise more than half of private sector employment. "So, it is disappointing that while her statement today ran over 6,000 words, she missed out two, 'small business'. "They are vital to what happens next because when global shocks happen, it is the effort of individuals who pull countries out of the mire." READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon’s 'one size fits all' domestic approach blasted
Ruth Davidson is a former Scottish Conservative Party leader
Nicola Sturgeon is the leader of the SNP
Earlier in her statement at Holyrood Nicola Sturgeon outlined her intention to submit a draft bill setting out the terms and timing of a second Scottish independence referendum. Nicola Sturgeon told Scottish Parliament in a statement that the UK Government's decision to not seek an extension to the post-Brexit transition period strengthens the case for Scottish independence. Scotland's First Minister said: "COVID has presented us with significant challenges but these challenges are being compounded completely unnecessarily by Brexit. "The UK Government’s decision to not seek an extension to the transition period despite the economic problems caused by COVID will cause avoidable harm to many Scottish businesses.
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Nicola Sturgeon brands Brexit 'self-sabotaging' in Indyref2 bid
"It is an act of self-sabotage that we simply do not understand but must nevertheless respond to." She added: "Brexit and the way in which Brexit is being implemented immeasurably strengthens the case for Scotland becoming an independent country with the ability to shape our own destiny. "If this was a programme for Government in an independent Scotland, we wouldn’t have to contemplate the damage of Brexit at all. "That is why before the end of this parliament we will publish a draft bill setting out the proposed terms and timing of an independence referendum as well as the proposed question that people will be asked in that referendum. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Scottish independence polls: Would Nicola Sturgeon WIN another referendum? Polls and odds

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Scottish independence would see Scotland become a sovereign state .
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today outlined her Government ’ s priorities for 2020/2021 .
The SNP Government told a court Indyref2 is not imminent as they argued against attempts by a campaigner to test if Holyrood can push ahead without permission from London .
But would Ms Sturgeon win another referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We will continue to do all we can to help individuals and businesses adapt , survive and succeed.
” In the wake of Brexit , she announced a new Inward Investment Plan `` with the aim of creating 100,000 high-quality jobs over the next decade '' .
As an SNP member of parliament , she believes in Scottish Independence .
On this independence , she said : `` Before the end of Parliament , we will publish a draft Bill , setting out the proposed terms and timing of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed question that people will be asked in that referendum.
” READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon confronted with simple truth about public spending

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Scottish independence would see Scotland become a sovereign state. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week outlined her Government’s priorities for 2020/2021. The SNP Government told a court Indyref2 is not imminent as they argued against attempts by a campaigner to test if Holyrood can push ahead without permission from London. But would Ms Sturgeon win another referendum vote?
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Speaking on Tuesday, Ms Sturgeon said: “We will continue to do all we can to help individuals and businesses adapt, survive and succeed.” In the wake of Brexit, she announced a new Inward Investment Plan "with the aim of creating 100,000 high-quality jobs over the next decade". As an SNP member of parliament, she believes in Scottish Independence. On this independence, she said: "Before the end of Parliament, we will publish a draft Bill, setting out the proposed terms and timing of an independence referendum, as well as the proposed question that people will be asked in that referendum.” READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon confronted with simple truth about public spending
Scottish independence polls: Would Nicola Sturgeon win a second referendum?
Scottish independence polls: Ms Sturgeon outlined her Government's plans for 2020/2021
READ MORE Glasgow lockdown MAPPED: What areas of Glasgow are in lockdown now? Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told MSPs a draft Bill will be drawn up setting out the timing, terms and question for a new Scottish independence referendum. Ms Sturgeon announced she will publish a draft Bill setting out the proposed question, terms and timing of Indyref2. She added: “At next year’s election, we will make the case for Scotland to become an independent country, and seek a clear endorsement of Scotland’s right to choose our own future.” The First Minister said her focus now is on coronavirus, but her announcement means the Scottish Independence vote will be a key issue at the next election.
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Scottish independence polls: Ms Sturgeon will publish a draft Bill setting out the details for the Indyref2
But the UK has said it will not agree to a second independence referendum vote. In January, Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally rejected a call from Ms Sturgeon for a second referendum vote. He said this referendum would "continue the political stagnation Scotland has seen for the past decade". Ms Sturgeon responded that the Tories were attempting to "deny democracy". She said Mr Johnson's formal refusal of her request for a referendum to be held later this year was "predictable but also unsustainable and self-defeating", and insisted that "Scotland will have the right to choose". DON'T MISS
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Earlier this month a poll by Panelbase suggested support for Scottish independence has reached a record high of 55 percent. This was the reverse of the outcome of the 2014 referendum vote where 55 percent voted in support of staying within the UK, excluding undecided voters. Pro-independence organisation Business for Scotland commissioned the poll, with chief executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp hailing the results as a “huge landmark” showing the “writing is very definitely on the wall for the union.” The poll conducted between August 12 and 18, surveyed 1,011 people found 51 percent of all voters would support independence overall. By comparison, 42 percent said they would vote to stay in the UK and seven percent of voters were undecided.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Scotland Labour leader URGED to resign or face 'catastrophic result' against Sturgeon

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A senior member of Richard Leonard ’ s shadow cabinet told Mr Leonard he had failed to turn around the party 's fortunes and his `` poor ratings '' would produce a `` catastrophic result '' .
James Kelly , who was his party ’ s justice spokesperson , resigned on Tuesday night after saying Leonard had not taken the party forward .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I have no confidence in your ability to shape the party ’ s message , strategy and organisation .
I know that this is a view shared by other parliamentarians , party members and indeed many members of the public.
” Leonard said : “ It is deeply disappointing that disgruntled MSPs who never supported my leadership would choose the day when the Scottish Government finally accepted a Labour policy demand of ten years - for a National Care Service - to try and wage an internal war . ''

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A senior member of Richard Leonard’s shadow cabinet told Mr Leonard he had failed to turn around the party's fortunes and his "poor ratings" would produce a "catastrophic result". James Kelly, who was his party’s justice spokesperson, resigned on Tuesday night after saying Leonard had not taken the party forward. In a brutal resignation letter, Kelly said: “I have no confidence in your ability to shape the party’s message, strategy and organisation. I know that this is a view shared by other parliamentarians, party members and indeed many members of the public.” Leonard said: “It is deeply disappointing that disgruntled MSPs who never supported my leadership would choose the day when the Scottish Government finally accepted a Labour policy demand of ten years - for a National Care Service - to try and wage an internal war."
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Mr Kelly had led a group of Scottish Labour members against the party’s leader. The push against Mr Leonard comes after recent polls suggested the pro-independence Scottish National Party is set for majority at next year’s elections in Scotland. Despite this, Labour’s shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said last week it would be “completely inappropriate” for Labour’s Westminster wing to call for the leader’s resignation. Ms Dodds said she thought the leader had been working “very effectively”.
Richard Leonard, pictured, has been urged to quit as SNP looks set for a comfortable election win
She added: “Richard Leonard was elected three years ago by a significant majority of Labour Party members in Scotland.” UK Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has also previously backed Mr Leonard, calling him “the right man to lead us into those elections.” However, a YouGov poll in mid-August found SNP is on course for a comfortable majority in Scotland. It suggested the SNP would secure 57 percent of votes in constituencies, with the Conservatives trailing on 20 percent and Labour on just 14 percent. READ: Scottish Labour defies Kier Starmer as it opposes second independence referendum
By a small majority, polls suggest Scotland is in favour of independence from the UK
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Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP are far ahead of Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives in polls
Scotland independence graph
Mr Leonard became leader of the Scottish Labour party in 2017 after defeating Anas Sanwar. Scotland’s Conservative party has also faced turmoil within its ranks in recent weeks. The Tory party’s Scottish leader Jackson Carlaw resigned at the end of July after stating he would not be able to effectively persuade people to vote for the party.
Scottish Conservatives leader Jackson Carlaw also recently resigned
His sudden resignation came less than half a year after he was elected. Mr Carlaw said he thought “a new leader will be able, as we recover from the COVID-19 emergency, to make the case for the Scottish Conservatives and the union better than me.” Sources within the party had said senior Scottish conservatives had become concerned Mr Carlaw’s lack of opposition to SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon’s policies.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexiteer plots revenge on Tory Remainers with new law

Tory MP Anthony Mangnall is preparing a Private Members Bill to ensure MPs who change political parties face a recall petition and potentially a by-election .
A debate will be held in the House of Commons on Wednesday in a bid to amend the Recall of MPs Act ( 2015 ) .
The legislation aims to ensure any MP , who leaves a party faces an automatic recall petition and if 10 percent of constituents approve , a by-election will be triggered .
The current law only allows a recall petition if MPs are jailed , suspended from parliament for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty of expenses fraud .
The new proposal comes as 17 MPs quit their respective parties to join another group or become an independent in 2019 .
Several Tory MPs quit the party in a bid to stop the UK leaving the European Union , including Anna Soubry , Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen .
The trio all went on to leave the Conservatives to join the pro-EU party , the Independent Group for Change , which later became Change UK .
Other high-profile Remainers who quit their party , include former Tory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary Chuka Umunna and former justice minister Phillip Lee .
All 17 MPs who left the parties they were elected in the 2017 election , did not have to fight a by-election .
However , of those 17 MPs , 11 went on to stand in the 2019 general election , but none of them retained their place in Parliament .
The new bill resonates with newly elected Tory MP Mr Mangnall after his Totnes constituents were represented by three different parties last year .
In 2019 , former Tory MP Sarah Wollaston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Change in February and then to the Liberal Democats in August .
Mr Mangnall , went on to win the seat from Ms Wollaston by more than 12,000 votes in the election .
Ahead of the debate , Mr Mangnall said the new bill is “ about restoring faith in politics ” and reminded MPs they are elected by constituents on the manifesto of the party they are representing .
He told The Independent : “ My bill is about restoring faith in politics , encouraging transparency and making people feel that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are the representatives of a constituency but we should not forget that we are elected because we stood on a party manifesto , using party emblems , party support and party values .
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Tory MP Anthony Mangnall is preparing a Private Members Bill to ensure MPs who change political parties face a recall petition and potentially a by-election. A debate will be held in the House of Commons on Wednesday in a bid to amend the Recall of MPs Act (2015).
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The legislation aims to ensure any MP, who leaves a party faces an automatic recall petition and if 10 percent of constituents approve, a by-election will be triggered. The current law only allows a recall petition if MPs are jailed, suspended from parliament for 10 days or more, or found guilty of expenses fraud. The new proposal comes as 17 MPs quit their respective parties to join another group or become an independent in 2019. Several Tory MPs quit the party in a bid to stop the UK leaving the European Union, including Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen.
Joan Ryan, Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston left their parties in 2019
Tory MP Anthony Mangnall is preparing a Private Members Bill on Wednesday
The trio all went on to leave the Conservatives to join the pro-EU party, the Independent Group for Change, which later became Change UK. Other high-profile Remainers who quit their party, include former Tory minister Sam Gyimah, former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna and former justice minister Phillip Lee. All 17 MPs who left the parties they were elected in the 2017 election, did not have to fight a by-election. However, of those 17 MPs, 11 went on to stand in the 2019 general election, but none of them retained their place in Parliament.
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Anna Soubry left the Tories to join the Independent Group for Change in 2019
The new bill resonates with newly elected Tory MP Mr Mangnall after his Totnes constituents were represented by three different parties last year. In 2019, former Tory MP Sarah Wollaston, switched to the Independent Group for Change in February and then to the Liberal Democats in August. Mr Mangnall, went on to win the seat from Ms Wollaston by more than 12,000 votes in the election. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Boris makes bleak admission on 'wretched COVID'
Change UK aimed to stop Britain leaving the EU
Ahead of the debate, Mr Mangnall said the new bill is “about restoring faith in politics” and reminded MPs they are elected by constituents on the manifesto of the party they are representing. He told The Independent: “My bill is about restoring faith in politics, encouraging transparency and making people feel that their vote matters. “As MPs, we are the representatives of a constituency but we should not forget that we are elected because we stood on a party manifesto, using party emblems, party support and party values. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Boris orders Emmanuel Macron to 'respect our sovereignty' [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Barnier rages at Boris for refusing to budge on fishing in Brexit talks -'No time to lose'

The European Union ’ s chief negotiaton said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented .
The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “ compromises on fisheries ” , and claimed the UK ’ s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks .
“ We are now less than four months away from January 1 , 2021 , ” he said .
“ This is a day chosen by the UK itself for its economic and commercial Brexit , after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so , we have no time to lose.
” Mr Barnier hit out at claims his team had refused to discuss “ room papers ” on a future fisheries agreement put forward by British negotiators during recent rounds of talks .
The Brussels bureaucrat claimed he had not seen such documents .
“ The UK has not shown any willingness to seek compromises on fisheries , ” he said .
“ The UK Government ’ s position has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new legal texts are being tabled .
`` Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions , the UK has shunned our offers . ''
Mr Barnier insisted the bloc would reject any free-trade agreement without guaranteed aces to Britain ’ s fishing grounds .
He added : “ We fully understand and respect the UK will become an independent coastal state outside the Common Fisheries Policy , but we will not accept that the work and livelihoods of EU fishermen and women be used as a bargaining chip.
” Having met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , in London , Mr Barnier said the bloc could not make any progress in the talks without seeing plans for Britain ’ s future state subsidies policy .
The Frenchman said : “ We have no wish to intervene in the UK 's domestic affairs .
“ But how can we conclude a long-term economic partnership agreement – between sovereign partners – without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place ?
“ Without any assurances that the UK will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition with us in the future ?
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Michel Barnier: UK seeing ‘clear consequences of Brexit vote’
The European Union’s chief negotiaton said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented. The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “compromises on fisheries”, and claimed the UK’s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks. “We are now less than four months away from January 1, 2021,” he said.
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“This is a day chosen by the UK itself for its economic and commercial Brexit, after the political Brexit in January this year. Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so, we have no time to lose.” Mr Barnier hit out at claims his team had refused to discuss “room papers” on a future fisheries agreement put forward by British negotiators during recent rounds of talks. The Brussels bureaucrat claimed he had not seen such documents.
Michel Barnier claims UK has refused to engage in fisheries talks
“The UK has not shown any willingness to seek compromises on fisheries,” he said. “The UK Government’s position has not involved in the past months – no new legal texts are being tabled. "Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions, the UK has shunned our offers."
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Mr Barnier insisted the bloc would reject any free-trade agreement without guaranteed access to Britain’s fishing grounds. In a furious speech, he condemned the Government for using fishing communities as a bargaining chip and blamed the UK for the lack of progress. He added: “We fully understand and respect the UK will become an independent coastal state outside the Common Fisheries Policy, but we will not accept that the work and livelihoods of EU fishermen and women be used as a bargaining chip.” Having met with Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s chief Brexit negotiator, in London, Mr Barnier said the bloc could not make any progress in the talks without seeing plans for Britain’s future state subsidies policy.
Michel Barnier has repeatedly told the UK the clock is ticking
The Frenchman said: “We have no wish to intervene in the UK's domestic affairs. “But how can we conclude a long-term economic partnership agreement – between sovereign partners – without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place? “Without any assurances that the UK will not use its new regulatory autonomy to distort competition with us in the future?”
Michel Barnier said he was leaving for London after talks with David Frost


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Boris Johnson says BBC reform imminent as TV licence fee fiasco spirals

The Tory MP for Northampton South asked Boris Johnson during Prime Minister 's Questions whether he believed the BBC licensing fee system was fair to those living in the UK .
He asked : `` When I buy a copy of the Mirror , the Mail or The Telegraph , I 'm not obliged to buy a copy of the Guardian .
`` And yet when I want to watch live TV on Sky or Amazon Prime or ITV , I am forced to pay for the BBC .
`` Does the Prime Minister believe that this is a sustainable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
The Prime Minister replied : `` He makes an interesting point of view shared I 'm sure by many people in this country .
`` But my Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture , Media and Sport will be setting out a roadmap shortly for reform of the BBC and addressing the very issue that he mentions . ''
Mr Lewer 's question came as the BBC was forced to make a U-turn on the performance of Rule , Britannia !
and Land Of Hope And Glory during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The broadcaster previously announced the songs would feature as instrumentals , following controversy over their perceived historical links with colonialism and slavery .
But it has now announced the songs will be sung by a select group of vocalists .
A spokesperson for the BBC Proms said : `` The pandemic means a different Proms this year and one of the consequences , under COVID-19 restrictions , is we are not able to bring together massed voices .
`` For that reason we took the artistic decision not to sing Rule , Britannia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Hall .
`` We have been looking hard at what else might be possible and we have a solution .
`` Both pieces will now include a select group of BBC singers .
This means the words will be sung in the Hall , and as we have always made clear , audiences will be free to sing along at home .
While it ca n't be a full choir , and we are unable to have audiences in the Hall , we are doing everything possible to make it special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember .
`` We hope everyone will welcome this solution .
We think the night itself will be a very special moment for the country - and one that is much needed after a difficult period for everyone .
`` It will not be a usual Last Night , but it will be a night not just to look forward to , but to remember . ''
Mr Johnson said he found the decision to remove the lyrics difficult to believe .

Boris Johnson announces plans for roadmap to ‘reform BBC’
The Tory MP for Northampton South asked Boris Johnson during Prime Minister's Questions whether he believed the BBC licensing fee system was fair to those living in the UK. He asked: "When I buy a copy of the Mirror, the Mail or The Telegraph, I'm not obliged to buy a copy of the Guardian.
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"And yet when I want to watch live TV on Sky or Amazon Prime or ITV, I am forced to pay for the BBC. "Does the Prime Minister believe that this is a sustainable situation in the medium or longer term?" The Prime Minister replied: "He makes an interesting point of view shared I'm sure by many people in this country. "But my Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport will be setting out a roadmap shortly for reform of the BBC and addressing the very issue that he mentions."
Boris Johnson hints at imminent BBC reform over licence fee
Boris Johnson was urged by Andrew Lewer to address the BBC licence fee issue
Mr Lewer's question came as the BBC was forced to make a U-turn on the performance of Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory during the Last Night Of The Proms. The broadcaster previously announced the songs would feature as instrumentals, following controversy over their perceived historical links with colonialism and slavery. But it has now announced the songs will be sung by a select group of vocalists. A spokesperson for the BBC Proms said: "The pandemic means a different Proms this year and one of the consequences, under COVID-19 restrictions, is we are not able to bring together massed voices.
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"For that reason we took the artistic decision not to sing Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory in the Hall. "We have been looking hard at what else might be possible and we have a solution. "Both pieces will now include a select group of BBC singers. This means the words will be sung in the Hall, and as we have always made clear, audiences will be free to sing along at home. While it can't be a full choir, and we are unable to have audiences in the Hall, we are doing everything possible to make it special and want a Last Night truly to remember. "We hope everyone will welcome this solution. We think the night itself will be a very special moment for the country - and one that is much needed after a difficult period for everyone. "It will not be a usual Last Night, but it will be a night not just to look forward to, but to remember." Mr Johnson said he found the decision to remove the lyrics difficult to believe.