thedailyexpress--2020-11-10--Special relationship BACK ON! Biden phones Boris ahead of France and Ireland

The Prime Minister spoke to the Democrat today amid concerns the pair may not have a smooth relationship because of issues surrounding Brexit .
But Mr Johnson is understood to have spoken to the former vice-president for around 25 minutes .
He tweeted : `` I just spoke to Joe Biden to congratulate him on his election .
`` I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities - from tackling climate change , to promoting democracy and building back better from the pandemic . ''
During the conversation Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nations Climate Change Conference , known as COP26 , in Scotland next year .
A spokesman for the Prime Minister 's office said : `` They discussed the close and longstanding relationship between our countries and committed to building on this partnership in the years ahead , in areas such as trade and security - including through NATO .
`` The Prime Minister invited the President-elect to attend the COP26 climate change summit that the UK is hosting in Glasgow next year .
`` They also looked forward to seeing each other in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the G7 Summit in 2021 . ''
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Johnson red-faced after accidentally hiding praise Mr Johnson had earlier told Cabinet ministers he was `` looking forward '' to working with Mr Biden on climate change , boosting free trade and standing up for human rights .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` Cabinet began by discussing the US election .
`` The PM congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris , and said he was looking forward to working with the president-elect on tackling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing up for human rights and the rules-based international system . ''
Mr Johnson 's tweet announcing the conversation with Mr Biden was not welcomed by Donald Trump supporters on social media .
Anna Khait tweeted : `` You ’ re going to have to delete this later . ''
Neil Johnson said : `` Elected by CNN and AP .
Not a little premature ? ''
`` Be careful you do not team with the wrong people .
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The Prime Minister spoke to the Democrat today amid concerns the pair may not have a smooth relationship because of issues surrounding Brexit. But Mr Johnson is understood to have spoken to the former vice-president for around 25 minutes.
I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities Boris Johnson
He tweeted: "I just spoke to Joe Biden to congratulate him on his election. "I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities - from tackling climate change, to promoting democracy and building back better from the pandemic."
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden
During the conversation Mr Johnson invited Mr Biden to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, in Scotland next year. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said: "They discussed the close and longstanding relationship between our countries and committed to building on this partnership in the years ahead, in areas such as trade and security - including through NATO. "The Prime Minister invited the President-elect to attend the COP26 climate change summit that the UK is hosting in Glasgow next year. "They also looked forward to seeing each other in person, including when the UK hosts the G7 Summit in 2021." READ MORE: Oh dear, Boris! Johnson red-faced after accidentally hiding praise
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Boris Johns phones Joe Biden
Boris Johnson told the US President-elect he was looking forward to working with him
Mr Johnson had earlier told Cabinet ministers he was "looking forward" to working with Mr Biden on climate change, boosting free trade and standing up for human rights. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "Cabinet began by discussing the US election. "The PM congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and said he was looking forward to working with the president-elect on tackling climate change, boosting free trade and standing up for human rights and the rules-based international system."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-10--Finally some sense! Ireland breaks ranks to admit EU won't be able to bully UK into deal

Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney , the country ’ s Brexit envoy , has claimed the Democrat ’ s win could have a “ dampening effect ” on trade and security talks between the UK and European Union .
He is fearful politicians could be lulled into a false sense of security because of the President-elect ’ s Irish roots and positive words about Brussels .
The warning will come as a blow to senior EU figures who were banking on Mr Biden to help pave the way for a series of concessions by Downing Street in the wrangling over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels had hoped his election would have an “ immediate impact ” on the trade talks .
But Mr Coveney will tell Irish cabinet ministers today Mr Biden ’ s victory in the race for the White House will not help end the logjam in the row over fishing rights and controls over state subsidies .
The foreign minister is set to ask his colleagues in Dublin to ramp up their no-deal Brexit preparations after a series of gloomy briefings by Michel Barnier .
He will outline the next fortnight will be crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship pact .
Mr Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , had claimed the talks were on a “ trajectory ” to failure despite almost two weeks of intensified talks with Britain .
The Frenchman is currently in London for further discussions with UK counterpart Lord Frost ahead of the mid-November deadline for a deal .
Sources on both sides are pessimistic about the chances of a breakthrough before the end of the week .
While progress has been made on a joint legal text , there are concerns surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds .
Mr Barnier has expressed the need for a breakthrough by the end of the week if there is to be a post-Brexit agreement .
A European love affair for Mr Biden ’ s election has provided a backdrop to recent trade talks between the bloc and UK .
President Donald Trump , an advocate of Brexit , was described as a “ foe ” by Josep Borrell , the bloc ’ s top foreign diplomat .
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PERIOD ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal And senior German MEP Manfred Weber claimed Mr Biden ’ s victory would be “ better for us Europeans ” .
Mr Weber said : “ Boris Johnson can not say to the citizens in Great Britain that he will get an immediate , great trade deal with the Americans .
“ On the other hand , Biden was always a clear supporter of the Good Friday Agreement , strengthening the Irish position in the talks .
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Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney, the country’s Brexit envoy, has claimed the Democrat’s win could have a “dampening effect” on trade and security talks between the UK and European Union. He is fearful politicians could be lulled into a false sense of security because of the President-elect’s Irish roots and positive words about Brussels. The warning will come as a blow to senior EU figures who were banking on Mr Biden to help pave the way for a series of concessions by Downing Street in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal.
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Some in Brussels had hoped his election would have an “immediate impact” on the trade talks. But Mr Coveney will tell Irish cabinet ministers today Mr Biden’s victory in the race for the White House will not help end the logjam in the row over fishing rights and controls over state subsidies. The foreign minister is set to ask his colleagues in Dublin to ramp up their no-deal Brexit preparations after a series of gloomy briefings by Michel Barnier. He will outline the next fortnight will be crucial in the hunt for a UK-EU future relationship pact.
Ireland will warn EU not to be too confident Joe Biden will have Brexit effect
Joe Biden is US President-elect after seeing off Donald Trump
Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, had claimed the talks were on a “trajectory” to failure despite almost two weeks of intensified talks with Britain. The Frenchman is currently in London for further discussions with UK counterpart Lord Frost ahead of the mid-November deadline for a deal. Sources on both sides are pessimistic about the chances of a breakthrough before the end of the week. While progress has been made on a joint legal text, there are concerns surrounding the deadlocks on the level-playing field and access to Britain’s fishing grounds.
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Simon Coveney is Ireland's foreign minister
Mr Barnier has expressed the need for a breakthrough by the end of the week if there is to be a post-Brexit agreement. A European love affair for Mr Biden’s election has provided a backdrop to recent trade talks between the bloc and UK. President Donald Trump, an advocate of Brexit, was described as a “foe” by Josep Borrell, the bloc’s top foreign diplomat. MUST READ: 'No US-UK deal. PERIOD' Biden ally shatters hopes of new trade deal
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Ian Blackford mocked after claiming Joe Biden now President of CANADA: 'Anyone told them?'

The Westminster leader of the SNP Ian Blackford has been ridiculed after a gaffe he made during his speech in the House of Commons .
At the beginning of his speech to Boris Johnson in PMQs , he said Joe Biden had become President of North America instead of the United States of America .
The SNP leader quickly faced mockery for his gaffe with many viewers taking to Twitter .
Mr Blackford said : `` I wish to send my best wishes to Joe Biden and Kamla Harris on winning the election in North America and I look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Leadership on issues of climate change and the issue of fighting back against coronavirus among other things . ''
Mr Blackford then faced a barrage of mocking comments made by viewers on Twitter .
One Twitter user joked : `` Well according to Bunter Blackford Joe Biden is the next President of North America .
DO N'T MISS : SNP 's Ian Blackford ridiculed for ‘ you lost , get over it ’ Trump attack Ian Blackford a the beginning of his speech to Boris Johnson in PMQs , he said Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of the United States of America Guardian journalist Jessica Elgot took to Twitter to write : `` Ian Blackford congratulates Joe Biden on winning the election in North America .
`` Probably some news to the people of Canada .
News to them ! '
Another mockingly wrote : `` Ian Blackford there congratulating Joe Biden on winning the election in North America , Canadians will be shocked . ''
While another commented : `` What is this country called North America , Ian Blackford ?
`` I ca n't locate it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promoting some sort of plan for one nation ( USA ) merging with another ( Canada ) to make some of Union maybe ?
He said : `` Another group who 've been left behind by this Prime Minister are the three million people who have been completely excluded from UK Government support .
Since the start of this crisis , the Prime Minister has repeatedly refused to lift a finger to help these families .
`` Can I say to him , in the run-up to Christmas , the forgotten millions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get by and worried about their future .
`` So can I ask the Prime Minister , will he finally fix the serious gaps in support schemes to help the excluded or will he make it a bitter winter for millions of families across the United Kingdom ? ''
Boris Johnson responded : `` Mr Blackford knows , I hope , that we 're not only continuing with the up-rating of Universal Credit until next year , we 've invested £210 billion , as I say , in jobs and livelihoods , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winter support package for the poorest and neediest , supporting people , young people , kids , who need school meals and supporting people throughout our society , throughout the tough period of Covid , as I think the entire country would expect .
`` That is the right thing to do and we will continue to do it . ''

PMQs: Ian Blackford congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
The Westminster leader of the SNP Ian Blackford has been ridiculed after a gaffe he made during his speech in the House of Commons. At the beginning of his speech to Boris Johnson in PMQs, he said Joe Biden had become President of North America instead of the United States of America. The SNP leader quickly faced mockery for his gaffe with many viewers taking to Twitter.
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Mr Blackford said: "I wish to send my best wishes to Joe Biden and Kamla Harris on winning the election in North America and I look forward to the leadership they will show. "Leadership on issues of climate change and the issue of fighting back against coronavirus among other things." Mr Blackford then faced a barrage of mocking comments made by viewers on Twitter. One Twitter user joked: "Well according to Bunter Blackford Joe Biden is the next President of North America. "Anyone told the Canadians?" DON'T MISS: SNP's Ian Blackford ridiculed for ‘you lost, get over it’ Trump attack
Iain Blackford spoke in the House of Commons
Ian Blackford a the beginning of his speech to Boris Johnson in PMQs, he said Joe Biden had become President of North America instead of the United States of America
Guardian journalist Jessica Elgot took to Twitter to write: "Ian Blackford congratulates Joe Biden on winning the election in North America. "Probably some news to the people of Canada. News to them!' Another mockingly wrote: "Ian Blackford there congratulating Joe Biden on winning the election in North America, Canadians will be shocked." While another commented: "What is this country called North America, Ian Blackford? "I can't locate it on the map. "Are you promoting some sort of plan for one nation (USA) merging with another (Canada) to make some of Union maybe?
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Ian Blackford: Mr Blackford then faced a barrage of mocking comments made by viewers on Twitter.
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Ian Blackford: Despite the gaffe, Mr Blackford also attempted to accuse Boris Johnson of refusing to "lift a finger" to help families excluded from UK Government support schemes.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--'You tried to abolish Universal Credit!' Boris Johnson rages at Keir Starmer in PMQs clash

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Sir Keir Starmer @ @ @ @ @ former support for `` abolishing '' the Universal Credit scheme .
The Labour leader had @ @ @ @ @ about the Government 's repeated failures to close gaps in coronavirus support for the self-employed @ @ @ @ @ , Boris Johnson took the opportunity to point out Sir Keir 's support for the @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` Unquestionably this pandemic has been hard on the people of @ @ @ @ @ unquestionably there are people who have suffered throughout the pandemic , and people who 's @ @ @ @ @ But we have done everything we possibly can to help .
`` As for the @ @ @ @ @ have received support across to £13billion , quite right . ''

PMQs: Johnson accuses Starmer of opposing Universal Credit
Sir Keir Starmer has been grilled on his former support for "abolishing" the Universal Credit scheme. The Labour leader had been asking the Prime Minister about the Government's repeated failures to close gaps in coronavirus support for the self-employed. However, during PMQs, Boris Johnson took the opportunity to point out Sir Keir's support for the pandemic uprating of the benefit.
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He said: "Unquestionably this pandemic has been hard on the people of this country. "And unquestionably there are people who have suffered throughout the pandemic, and people who's livelihoods have suffered. "But we have done everything we possibly can to help. "As for the self-employed, 2.6million of them have received support across to £13billion, quite right." READ MORE: Universal Credit fury: Caller reveals 'insulting' £27-a-month offer
'You tried to abolish Universal Credit!' Boris Johnson rages at Keir Starmer in PMQs clash
'He now champions Universal Credit by the way, and calls for the uprating to be extended.'
Mr Johnson continued: "We've also, of course, uprated Universal Credit. That will continue until next year, "He now champions Universal Credit by the way, and calls for the uprating to be extended. "He stood on a manifesto to abolish Universal Credit." The 2019 Labour manifesto pledged to axe Universal Credit and introduce a series of “emergency reforms”.
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'As for the self-employed, 2.6million of them have received support across to £13billion.'
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What is Universal Credit?


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Brexit talks erupt: UK condemns EU for 'playing games' over fishing 'We won't back down!'

A source close to the talks told Express.co.uk the EU negotiators were `` playing around '' by holding out on access to UK waters .
It comes as the UK and EU negotiators look to be on the brink of missing yet another Brexit deal deadline .
The Whitehall source said : “ Brussels seems to be playing around here , we are determined to secure a deal .
`` This is a difficult period , Barnier is already making things difficult with fisheries . ''
`` We will be an independent coastal state and will not back down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in London on Monday to resume trade talks with Downing Street counterpart Lord Frost .
He listed the three major sticking points - governance , the level playing field and fishing policies - as the three `` keys to unlock a deal '' .
No10 has hinted at a compromise on fisheries , which has been a major point of contention delaying progress on a deal .
But EU officials claim UK negotiators were trying to force a last-minute grand bargain between fisheries and the level playing field .
Mr Barnier had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ last-minute dash ” wasn ’ t acceptable , according to officials .
READ MORE : EU set to compromise at 11th hour 'but ONLY if Boris stands firm' One diplomat warned Lord Frost could not solve the small issues at the end of talks , stressing negotiations “ have to be systematic ” .
They stressed they were trying for a “ grand bargain ” with the remainder to follow .
Mr Barnier said the two teams were `` redoubling our efforts '' for an agreement but this website understands the trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key part of the deal , contributed to 0.03 percent of UK economic output in 201 and combined with fish and shellfish processing , the sector makes up 0.1 percent of Britain 's GDP .
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But Mr Barnier has had the pressure piled on him by hardline EU countries including France who are pressuring Brussels officials to keep the Bloc ’ s strict approach in the talks .
The EU ’ s leading coastal nations are also demanding the same level of access for their fishing fleets to the UK ’ s waters .
The United Kingdom left the European Union in January but the sides are trying to clinch a deal that would govern nearly £1 trillion in annual trade before @ @ @

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A source close to the talks told Express.co.uk the EU negotiators were "playing around" by holding out on access to UK waters. It comes as the UK and EU negotiators look to be on the brink of missing yet another Brexit deal deadline.
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The Whitehall source said: “Brussels seems to be playing around here, we are determined to secure a deal. "This is a difficult period, Barnier is already making things difficult with fisheries." "We will be an independent coastal state and will not back down." EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier arrived in London on Monday to resume trade talks with Downing Street counterpart Lord Frost.
Trade talks are underway
Lord Frost
He listed the three major sticking points - governance, the level playing field and fishing policies - as the three "keys to unlock a deal". No10 has hinted at a compromise on fisheries, which has been a major point of contention delaying progress on a deal. But EU officials claim UK negotiators were trying to force a last-minute grand bargain between fisheries and the level playing field. Mr Barnier had been telling Mr Frost the move branded a “last-minute dash” wasn’t acceptable, according to officials. READ MORE: EU set to compromise at 11th hour 'but ONLY if Boris stands firm'
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Alister Jack expressed hopes of a deal
One diplomat warned Lord Frost could not solve the small issues at the end of talks, stressing negotiations “have to be systematic”. They stressed they were trying for a “grand bargain” with the remainder to follow. Mr Barnier said the two teams were "redoubling our efforts" for an agreement but this website understands the trade negotiations could be extended. Fisheries, a key part of the deal, contributed to 0.03 percent of UK economic output in 201 and combined with fish and shellfish processing, the sector makes up 0.1 percent of Britain's GDP. DON'T MISS:
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An argeement could be secured on fishing waters
The prospect of securing a longer-term deal with the EU on sharing the fish catch is important for getting a compromise. But Mr Barnier has had the pressure piled on him by hardline EU countries including France who are pressuring Brussels officials to keep the Bloc’s strict approach in the talks. The EU’s leading coastal nations are also demanding the same level of access for their fishing fleets to the UK’s waters. The United Kingdom left the European Union in January but the sides are trying to clinch a deal that would govern nearly £1 trillion in annual trade before informal membership.
Michel Barnier in London for talks


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson SHAMES Starmer over desperate vaccine dig - 'Take it back!'

`` Does the Prime Minister think that 's a reasonable use of taxpayer money ? ''
But Mr Johnson said rather than attack the taxpayer money , which was going towards coronavirus vaccine taskforces , the Labour leader should support it .
He said : `` I think he should take it back ! ''
Angela Eagle , Labour MP , asked whether the PM had advice for his `` erstwhile best friend '' Donald Trump He said : `` I had and have a good relationship with the previous US president .
`` I am delighted to find the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has in common with us . ''
Alexander Stafford , a Tory MP , asked whether the PM can assure him that family and friends can be reunited for Christmas .
The PM said : `` The more intensively we follow the rules and guidance ... the bigger the chance of us having as normal a Christmas as possible . ''
Independent MP Jonathan Edwards , the Carmathen East MP , questioned how EU funding will be replaced for Wales .
But Mr Johnson said the UK `` will now have the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than siphoning it through Brussels '' .
Ian Blackford , the SNP 's Westminster leader , said ONS figures showed the UK faces a `` growing Tory unemployment crisis '' .
He said the Chancellor 's furlough u-turn came `` far too late '' .
Mr Blackford said : `` Will the PM now commit to make the £20 uplift to universal credit permanent and extend to legacy benefits so noone is left behind ? ''
The PM pointed out how Mr Blackford was opposed to universal credit at the last election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I respectfully say to the PM that he tries to answer the question that is given him . ''
He said the PM 's efforts to dodge the request to up the universal credit was `` shameful '' .
On the delay to extending furlough , Sir Keir said : `` What is the PM 's message to those that have lost their jobs due to the Chancellor 's delay ? ''
Mr Johnson said : `` The net effect of the furlough process ... is disproportionately beneficial for the poorest in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The British people are paying the price for the mistakes of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor . ''
He said furlough and circuit-breaking lockdowns had cost money and lives .
Mr Johnson said : `` Unquestionably , this pandemic has been hard on the people of this country .
`` But we have done everything we possibly can to help . ''
He then turned on the Labour leader , saying : `` He now champions universal credit ... he stood on a manifesto to abolish universal credit ! ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrast between the way the Government sprays money at companies that do n't deliver and they way they do n't suppport those at the sharp end of this crisis .
`` The Chancellor spent months saying that extending furlough was - these were his words - 'not the kind of certainty that British businesses or British workers need ' , only then to do a U-turn at the last minute .
`` Yesterday 's unemployment figures show the cost of that delay : redundancies up by a record 181,000 in the last quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message to those that have lost their jobs because of the Chancellor 's delay ? ''
But Boris Johnson said the Government will `` continue '' to look after `` the entire population '' .
Mr Johnson replied : `` With great respect to ( Sir Keir ) he knows full well that the furlough programme has continued throughout this pandemic , it went right the way through to October , it is now going through to March .
It is one of the most generous programmes in the world - 80 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` An overall package of £210 billion going in to support jobs , families and livelihoods throughout this country .
`` I think this country can be very proud of the way we have looked after the entire population and we are going to continue to do so . ''
Sir Keir said the Government funding was `` just not sufficient '' .
He said : `` New research today shows the Government has spent at least 130m on taxpayer money in PR companies in this year alone .
`` Does the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of taxpayer money ? ''
Sir Keir said : `` This is not the Prime Minister 's money , it is taxpayers ' money .
The Prime Minister may well not know the value of the pound in his pocket , but the people who send us here do and they expect us to spend it wisely . ''
Giving the example of a company awarded `` about £150 million '' to produce face masks , Sir Keir said the Government has `` a lax attitude to taxpayers ' money '' , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were actually provided to NHS workers on the front line under that contract ? ''
Mr Johnson said rather than attack the taxpayer money , which was going towards coronavirus vaccine taskforces , the Labour leader should support it .
`` We 're in the middle of a global pandemic in which this Government has so far secured and delivered 32 billion items of personal protective equipment .
`` And yes , it is absolutely correct that it has been necessary to work with the private sector , with manufacturers who provide equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more effectively than others .
`` But it is the private sector that in the end makes the PPE , it is the private sector that provides the testing equipment , and it is the private sector that , no matter how much the party opposite may hate them , it is the private sector that provides the vaccines and the scientific breakthroughs .
`` I think he should take it back ! ''
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the result of the US election and the recent coronavirus vaccine news .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heroes and the Royal British Legion among funding issues .
He urged the PM to do `` whatever he can '' to support these charities .
Mr Johnson said he `` echoed entirely '' what the Labour leader said .
He said : `` In these difficult times , many charities are findnig it tough . ''
He said the Government was cutting business rates and VAT .
He also urged people to make online contributions .
Boris was pressed on compensation for victims of the Windrush scandal by Labour MP Ruth Cadbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` disgrace and a scandal '' and he would be taking steps to `` make amends '' .
She asked the PM to join church leaders in championing the human right of religious beliefs .
He replied : `` Yes indeed .
We all know that religious freedom is under attack and we will continue to work closely with partners to stand up . ''
Boris Johnson opened PMQs by paying tribute to those who served , and continue to serve , in the British Armed Forces .
Earlier today he attended a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Keir and Boris to clash over Brexit Boris Johnson is set to clash with Sir Keir Starmer during this afternoon 's Prime Minister 's Questions as the Brexit deadline for a UK/EU trade deal looms .
The Prime Minister will face off with the Labour leader in the Commons as the November 15 deadline to sign a deal off with the Brussels bloc approaches .
It comes amid concerns Britain and the EU are likely to miss their mid-November deadline to clinch a post-Brexit trade deal because talks in London are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Sources said ambassadors of the 27 EU member states in Brussels will not be updated on the talks at a regular meeting on Wednesday and the issue is now pencilled in for their meeting on November 18 .
However , in a sign that the estranged allies are still pushing for an agreement , EU sources said they now expected negotiators to come up with an agreed text in the middle of next week , unless talks collapse or there is a breakthrough earlier .
An EU diplomat said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next week .
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PMQs: Johnson tells Starmer to ‘take back’ vaccine comment
The Prime Minister hit back when Labour leader Mr Starmer said Government funding was "just not sufficient" during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said: "New research today shows the Government has spent at least 130m on taxpayer money in PR companies in this year alone.
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"Does the Prime Minister think that's a reasonable use of taxpayer money?" But Mr Johnson said rather than attack the taxpayer money, which was going towards coronavirus vaccine taskforces, the Labour leader should support it. He said: "I think he should take it back!"
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer are set to clash over Brexit
Sir Keir continued to push on Government spending. He added: There's a sharp contrast between the way the Government sprays money at companies that don't deliver and they way they don't suppport those at the sharp end of this crisis." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES
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12.31pm update: PMQs comes to a close This live blog is now closed. Head here for more of the latest news. 12.29pm update: PM comments on US election Angela Eagle, Labour MP, asked whether the PM had advice for his "erstwhile best friend" Donald Trump He said: "I had and have a good relationship with the previous US president. "I am delighted to find the many areas the Biden and Harris administration has in common with us." 12.25pm update: Boris comments on plans for Christmas Alexander Stafford, a Tory MP, asked whether the PM can assure him that family and friends can be reunited for Christmas. The PM said: "The more intensively we follow the rules and guidance... the bigger the chance of us having as normal a Christmas as possible."
Boris Johnson was quizzed over EU funds after Brexit
12.22pm update: PM quizzed over funds after Brexit Independent MP Jonathan Edwards, the Carmathen East MP, questioned how EU funding will be replaced for Wales. But Mr Johnson said the UK "will now have the opportunity to fund projects with our own money rather than siphoning it through Brussels". 12.14pm update: Ian Blackford puts PM under pressure Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader, said ONS figures showed the UK faces a "growing Tory unemployment crisis". He said the Chancellor's furlough u-turn came "far too late". Mr Blackford said: "Will the PM now commit to make the £20 uplift to universal credit permanent and extend to legacy benefits so noone is left behind?" The PM pointed out how Mr Blackford was opposed to universal credit at the last election. Mr Blackford replied: "Can I respectfully say to the PM that he tries to answer the question that is given him." He said the PM's efforts to dodge the request to up the universal credit was "shameful".
Ian Blackford attacked the Tory Government
12.10pm update: PM faces questions over furlough On the delay to extending furlough, Sir Keir said: "What is the PM's message to those that have lost their jobs due to the Chancellor's delay?" Mr Johnson said: "The net effect of the furlough process ... is disproportionately beneficial for the poorest in our society." Sir Keir said: "The British people are paying the price for the mistakes of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor." He said furlough and circuit-breaking lockdowns had cost money and lives. Mr Johnson said: "Unquestionably, this pandemic has been hard on the people of this country. "But we have done everything we possibly can to help." He then turned on the Labour leader, saying: "He now champions universal credit... he stood on a manifesto to abolish universal credit!" 12.08pm update: Sir Keir continues to push on funding He said: "There's a sharp contrast between the way the Government sprays money at companies that don't deliver and they way they don't suppport those at the sharp end of this crisis. "The Chancellor spent months saying that extending furlough was - these were his words - 'not the kind of certainty that British businesses or British workers need', only then to do a U-turn at the last minute. "Yesterday's unemployment figures show the cost of that delay: redundancies up by a record 181,000 in the last quarter. What is the Prime Minister's message to those that have lost their jobs because of the Chancellor's delay?" But Boris Johnson said the Government will "continue" to look after "the entire population". Mr Johnson replied: "With great respect to (Sir Keir) he knows full well that the furlough programme has continued throughout this pandemic, it went right the way through to October, it is now going through to March. It is one of the most generous programmes in the world - 80% of income supported by this Government. "An overall package of £210 billion going in to support jobs, families and livelihoods throughout this country. "I think this country can be very proud of the way we have looked after the entire population and we are going to continue to do so."
Boris Johnson faced questions over Government funding
12.06pm update: Labour leader attacks Government funding Sir Keir said the Government funding was "just not sufficient". He said: "New research today shows the Government has spent at least 130m on taxpayer money in PR companies in this year alone. "Does the Prime Minister think that's a reasonable use of taxpayer money?" Sir Keir said: "This is not the Prime Minister's money, it is taxpayers' money. The Prime Minister may well not know the value of the pound in his pocket, but the people who send us here do and they expect us to spend it wisely." Giving the example of a company awarded "about £150 million" to produce face masks, Sir Keir said the Government has "a lax attitude to taxpayers' money", adding: "How many usable face masks were actually provided to NHS workers on the front line under that contract?" Mr Johnson said rather than attack the taxpayer money, which was going towards coronavirus vaccine taskforces, the Labour leader should support it. "We're in the middle of a global pandemic in which this Government has so far secured and delivered 32 billion items of personal protective equipment. "And yes, it is absolutely correct that it has been necessary to work with the private sector, with manufacturers who provide equipment such as this - some of them more effectively than others. "But it is the private sector that in the end makes the PPE, it is the private sector that provides the testing equipment, and it is the private sector that, no matter how much the party opposite may hate them, it is the private sector that provides the vaccines and the scientific breakthroughs. "I think he should take it back!" 12.04pm update: Keir Starmer welcomes US election result Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the result of the US election and the recent coronavirus vaccine news. He also praised veterans charities like Help For Heroes and the Royal British Legion among funding issues. He urged the PM to do "whatever he can" to support these charities. Mr Johnson said he "echoed entirely" what the Labour leader said. He said: "In these difficult times, many charities are findnig it tough." He said the Government was cutting business rates and VAT. He also urged people to make online contributions. 12.03pm update: Boris describes Windrush scandal as 'disgrace' Boris was pressed on compensation for victims of the Windrush scandal by Labour MP Ruth Cadbury. The PM said it was a "disgrace and a scandal" and he would be taking steps to "make amends".
Sir Keir Starmer clashed with Boris Johnson


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Brexit deadline MISSED: EU talks extended again as Barnier pushes deal to the wire

Michel Barnier has pushed back plans to have an agreement for the outline of any post-Brexit trade and security deal by the end of the week .
He has told colleagues in Brussels to expect more negotiations in the Belgian capital before any “ landing zones ” are established .
The Frenchman is currently locked in intensive talks in London with UK counterpart Lord Frost with the apparent deadline looming large over the process .
Sources have indicated that the current round of wrangling will be wrapped up over the weekend before deciding on the next steps .
EU figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 at the latest , the same day the bloc ’ s leaders are due to hold a video conference .
The key sticking points – fisheries , level playing field and governance – remain unresolved , according to sources .
One EU diplomat said : “ The real cut-off point is late next week.
” British officials have insisted they are working constructively to secure a deal before the end of the post-Brexit transition period in December .
Downing Street has been adamant that any agreement should be concluded as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prepare for the changes in the trading relationship with Brussels .
In a bid to pave the way for an agreement , Brussels negotiators have offered a series of concessions .
Mr Barnier said he would exempt police and judicial cooperation from any cross retaliation measures in the trade and security deal .
He also said the bloc would have to compromise on its demands for post-Brexit fishing rights in order to secure a future relationship pact with Britain .
MUST READ : Brexit : DWP urge EU citizens to apply for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU it must be more realistic with its request for access to Britain ’ s coastal waters after the end of the year .
A Government spokesman said : “ Unfortunately we haven ’ t achieved as much as we ’ d hoped so far during this intensive process .
We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year .
“ The EU also does not seem to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing rights they face if there is no agreement.
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[ COMMENT ] 'We are watching ! '
PM sent dire fishing warning over Brexit compromise [ INSIGHT ] Desmond Swayne lashes out at EU for trying to shackle UK [ VIDEO ]

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Michel Barnier has pushed back plans to have an agreement for the outline of any post-Brexit trade and security deal by the end of the week. He has told colleagues in Brussels to expect more negotiations in the Belgian capital before any “landing zones” are established. The Frenchman is currently locked in intensive talks in London with UK counterpart Lord Frost with the apparent deadline looming large over the process.
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Sources have indicated that the current round of wrangling will be wrapped up over the weekend before deciding on the next steps. EU figures expect a deal to emerge by November 19 at the latest, the same day the bloc’s leaders are due to hold a video conference. The key sticking points – fisheries, level playing field and governance – remain unresolved, according to sources.
Michel Barnier expects further delay to Brexit deal
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
One EU diplomat said: “The real cut-off point is late next week.” British officials have insisted they are working constructively to secure a deal before the end of the post-Brexit transition period in December. Downing Street has been adamant that any agreement should be concluded as soon as possible to give businesses the necessary time to prepare for the changes in the trading relationship with Brussels.
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Lord Frost is expected to travel to Brussels next week for more Brexit talks
In a bid to pave the way for an agreement, Brussels negotiators have offered a series of concessions. Mr Barnier said he would exempt police and judicial cooperation from any cross retaliation measures in the trade and security deal. He also said the bloc would have to compromise on its demands for post-Brexit fishing rights in order to secure a future relationship pact with Britain. MUST READ: Brexit: DWP urge EU citizens to apply for the Settlement scheme
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are holding talks in London currently
No 10 has warned the EU it must be more realistic with its request for access to Britain’s coastal waters after the end of the year. A Government spokesman said: “Unfortunately we haven’t achieved as much as we’d hoped so far during this intensive process. We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year. “The EU also does not seem to have realised the scale of change in fishing rights they face if there is no agreement.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Brexit LIVE: Huge US trade deal warning as historic Biden phone call leaves sour taste

It said : `` The President-elect expressed his intent in cooperating with the UK , NATO , and the EU on shared-trans-Atlantic priorities , and reaffirmed his support for the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland . ''
The warning was not included in No10 's official readout of the call .
Mr Biden 's remarks were in reference to the UK Internal Market Bill , which could impose a hard border in the island of Ireland unless certain clauses are removed .
The Bill has caused uproar in the EU and US since it was revealed by No10 because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was signed in October .
Before winning the election , Mr Biden had warned any US-UK trade deal will be contingent on the maintenance of peace in Ireland .
Mr Biden , who is of Irish heritage , said : `` 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 . ''
UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Market Bill is to provide a necessary safety net if Brexit talks fail and to maintain the integrity of trade between the devolved nations .
Mr Johnson also expressed this belief to EU Commission President , Urusla von der Leyen , on Saturday and insisted peace in Northern Ireland would not be hindered .
However , if the EU and UK agree a trade deal , some of the disagreements over the Bill will cease to apply .
On Monday night , the House of Lords voted for two amendments demanding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and customs-exit declarations , be removed .
The Bill will now be sent back to the Commons where the amendments could be re-tabled , although Downing Street has confirmed this will not happen until the end of this month .
2.01pm update : Brexit deal worth £10billion to be done with Canada in just weeks confirms Justin Trudeau Britain is likely to seal a trade deal with Canada is likely to be secured by the end of the year , according to Justin Trudeau .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Ottawa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with the UK .
The Canadian Prime Minister said during an online conference : “ I think we ’ re ready to have it done before January 1 .
“ One of the challenges is bandwidth .
“ The UK hasn ’ t had to negotiate trade deals in the past few decades so there is an issue of not really having the bandwidth within Government to move forward on this .
“ Canada is a really easy one - we ’ re there for it , we ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very hopeful that it ’ s going to get done , but that is really up to the UK government.
” 1.23pm update : Brexit talks erupt : UK condemns Barnier over fishing grandstanding - 'We wo n't back down ! '
Downing Street has lashed out at the EU as Michel Barnier continues his power-grab for British fishing waters .
A source close to the talks told Express.co.uk the EU negotiators were `` playing around '' by holding out on access to UK waters .
It comes as the UK and EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of missing yet another Brexit deal deadline .
The Whitehall source said : “ Brussels seems to be playing around here , we are determined to secure a deal .
`` This is a difficult period , Barnier is already making things difficult with fisheries . ''
`` We will be an independent coastal state and will not back down . ''
Ireland 's foreign minister , Simon Coveney has claimed a no deal Brexit would in the interests of neither party .
He said : `` Reaching a deal in the coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also think it is doable .
No deal is in nobody 's interests .
`` If we do n't have a deal sometime next week I think we have real problems . ''
A summit of EU leaders on November 19 is now viewed as the final deadline for a deal , sources have claimed .
Negotiators from both sides met this week in order to discuss a deal but it is now thought negotiations will continue into next week .
One EU diplomat said : `` If there isn ’ t good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to say that time is up – it just isn ’ t possible .
`` The leaders will need to see that it is there.
” Brexit talks between the UK and EU will continue into next week , sources have stated .
Talks resumed this week in London following negotiations in Brussels .
The areas of divergence still remain , although the Prime Minister insisted he is ready to push forward without a deal .
A source told the BBC , the EU 's stance on fisheries remains completely `` unrealistic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give in !
EU set to compromise at 11th hour 'but only if Boris stands firm ' A Brexit deal is most likely to be struck when the EU gives in to UK pressure at the 11th hour , a Tory minister has claimed .
Alister Jack , Secretary of State for Scotland , stressed the EU had a reputation for agreeing to deals at the last minute but remained hopeful a deal could be secured before the December 31st deadline .
Speaking at the Scottish Land and Estates Conference , Mr Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stick to and address the point of the timeframe , it 's only by sticking to the deadline that we 've put in a statute of 31st December that we will get a deal .
“ If you keep kicking that date down the road , then there 's no imperative for everyone to come together and do a deal .
“ If you look at the history of deals down with the EU , they tend to be done at the 59th minute of the 11th hour .
`` We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that we get a deal . ''
9.19am update : 'We are watching ! '
Boris sent fishing warning as UK negotiators near Brexit compromise Boris Johnson has been sent a dire warning against plans for a two-year fudge to get a Brexit fishing deal over the line .
Former Brexit Party MEP Jane Mummery warned the Prime Minister against striking a temporary fishing deal with the EU and said any delays would “ cripple ” the industry .
The owner and Founder of Renaissance of the East Anglian Fisheries ( REAF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are watching ” as the UK battles to reclaim control of its coastal waters .
Her warning comes after Environment Secretary George Eustice hinted at a fisheries compromise for the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU as an eleventh-hour attempt to break the stalemate .
But Ms Mummery hit back on Twitter , writing : “ No extensions Mr Eustice , BorisJohnson & the 186 Coastal MP ’ s whose duty it is to represent their constituencies .
“ We have done 4yrs already , any delay will cripple the industry we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are watching .
“ 2 3 years extension will be a massive betrayal to Coastal Communities , don ’ t they matter ?
” Today , Mr Miles has urged the Government to readjust its Brexit policy amid the uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic .
He said in a statement from the Welsh Government : `` It didn ’ t have to be this way – the UK Government ’ s approach has been dictated by short-term political considerations rather than the long-term interests of the UK .
“ We continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course and to prioritise jobs , livelihoods and economic security .
“ The turmoil from Covid has been forced upon us all .
But to compound this with the upheaval of leaving the transition period with no deal or a thin deal , would be a matter of political choice by the UK Government.
” Businesses in Wales are not yet ready for the end of the Brexit transition period , Counsel General for Wales , Jeremy Miles has claimed .
He has urged the UK Government to do more to protect jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on January 1 .
His fears come amid the uncertainty over whether the UK and EU will sign a trade deal before the end of this year .
He added : `` These are big challenges and the message from us is n't 'everything will be fine ' , but everyone needs to make sure they 're aware of the impact on them and take the appropriate steps in the short period we have left .
`` If the UK leaves the transition period with a weak deal or no deal at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political choice for the UK government .
`` We are asking the UK government to make the right choices to support jobs and livelihoods in Wales , to give people the clarity and the certainty that they are crying out for what will happen at the end of December . ''
The President-elect shared a 25-minute phone call with the Prime Minister on Tuesday where the pair discussed their intent to maintain security cooperation , and the UK 's hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference and G7 Summit .
Amid the uproar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its impacts over a US-UK trade deal , the President-elect also shared his desire to maintain the Good Friday Agreement .
Mr Biden said : `` The President-elect expressed his intent in cooperating with the UK , NATO , and the EU on shared-trans-Atlantic priorities , and reaffirmed his support for the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland . ''
Mr Biden believes by overriding parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol - included within the withdrawal agreement - as a result of the UK Internal Market Bill , it could effectively move the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland .
This would then place a border between Northern Ireland and the Republic , thus causing him to warn of the implications on a US-UK trade deal .

Brexit: Joe Biden 'not an admirer' of UK leaving EU says expert
During the call, the two leaders discussed their intention to maintain solid trans-Atlantic ties, especially ahead of the UK holding the G7 summit and the UN Climate Change Conference next year. But in a warning to the Prime Minister, Mr Biden also reminded him of the need to protect the peace process in Ireland. Following the exchange of niceties, Mr Biden's administration highlighted the demand in an official readout.
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It said: "The President-elect expressed his intent in cooperating with the UK, NATO, and the EU on shared-trans-Atlantic priorities, and reaffirmed his support for the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland." The warning was not included in No10's official readout of the call. Mr Biden's remarks were in reference to the UK Internal Market Bill, which could impose a hard border in the island of Ireland unless certain clauses are removed. The Bill has caused uproar in the EU and US since it was revealed by No10 because it violated elements of the Withdrawal Agreement, which was signed in October. Before winning the election, Mr Biden had warned any US-UK trade deal will be contingent on the maintenance of peace in Ireland. Mr Biden, who is of Irish heritage, said: "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."
Brexit Live: Joe Biden issues Brexit warning to the Prime Minister
UK officials have insisted the purpose of the Internal Market Bill is to provide a necessary safety net if Brexit talks fail and to maintain the integrity of trade between the devolved nations. Mr Johnson also expressed this belief to EU Commission President, Urusla von der Leyen, on Saturday and insisted peace in Northern Ireland would not be hindered. However, if the EU and UK agree a trade deal, some of the disagreements over the Bill will cease to apply. On Monday night, the House of Lords voted for two amendments demanding the controversial clauses in relation to state aid and customs-exit declarations, be removed. The Bill will now be sent back to the Commons where the amendments could be re-tabled, although Downing Street has confirmed this will not happen until the end of this month. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES: Thursday, November 12 7.31am update: THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED. Click HERE for your latest updates
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Wednesday, November 11 9.10pm update: 'Not at any price!' Brexiteer Sir Desmond Swayne lashes out at EU for trying to shackle UK Brexiteer Sir Desmond Swayne admitted he was hopeful for a Brexit deal but would not be willing to get one by any means necessary. The Tory MP argued it would be bad for both the UK and EU if a Brexit trade deal was not agreed. While speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Sir Desmond admitted he wanted a free trade agreement. However, he insisted he did not want this if it shackled the UK to the EU and prevented it from economic freedom for the future. 7.45pm update: Ireland pleads with EU to 'compromise' in Brexit talks to avoid devastating no deal Ireland has called on the European Union to compromise in the trade talks with Britain because of the "sobering" costs of a no deal Brexit. Foreign minister Simon Coveney warned there will be “real problems” if an agreement isn’t found before the end of the year. In speech to a think-tank in Dublin, he urged Michel Barnier to “show some compromise to accommodate many British asks” in the final phase of Brexit talks. His intervention came after it emerged EU chiefs had set Downing Street a deadline of next Thursday for a future relationship pact to be wrapped up.
Brexit latest: Boris johnson believes a trade deal with the EU can still be agreed
6.09pm update: Boris says 'deal there to be done' with EU but sends warning to Brussels Boris Johnson remains hopeful of a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but insisted the UK is ready for "whatever the outcome is". The negotiations are expected to stretch further into next wee and progress will need ti be made soon if a new deal is to be in place before the end of the transition period on December 31. The Prime Minister said: "There is a deal there to be done and we're keen to do it but it depends on our friends and partners understanding where we need to get to. "But either way, we're going to be ready for whatever the outcome is. "This country is full of plans and full of resilience and we'll have a good way forward." 4.40pm update: UK passes post-Brexit farm law prioritising environment The UK parliament has passed a new agriculture law that will reward farmers for taking better care of the environment, as Britain prepares to leave the EU's single market and customs union on December 31. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said under the law, farmers in England will receive public funds for 'public goods' such as better air and water quality, thriving wildlife, soil health, or measures to reduce flooding and tackle climate change. Further details will be announced later this month, with the changes phased in over seven years. Polices may differ in Scotland and Wales, where devolved administrations control farm spending. 3.40pm update: Brexit stockpiling sees surge in Irish Sea shipping demand Irish Sea shipping services are seeing a surge in demand as firms continue to stockpile amid uncertainty around trading arrangements after Brexit. Stena Line, which transports 65 percent of the freight moving between Northern Ireland and Britain, is chartering an extra ship to meet the capacity requirements. Last week, the volume of stock Stena Line moved across the Irish Sea was up six percent compared to the same period in 2019. Paul Grant, the firm's Irish Sea trade director, told the PA news agency: "We're seeing big demand pre-Brexit. "I think you can see people are anxious to get their stuff across and make sure they've got enough stock ahead of January 1."
Brexit latest: Simon Coveney believes trade talks could stretch into next week
3.18pm update: Frexit warning - Emmanuel Macron on alert as EU told it is a 'totally useless' institution Emmanuel Macron has been warned of the potential consequences of MEPs voting to block the disbursement of EU funds to countries that do not respect the rule of law. Charles-Henri Gallois, the President of Generation Frexit, labelled the European Union as a totally useless institution. He added that France would benefit if the EU's recovery plan failed and that there should be a referendum on the €40 million expenditure linked to the plan. Mr Gallois said: "I have the impression that MEPs want to show that they are useful when everyone knows that the European Parliament is a totally useless institution. "As you said, this is only an announcement because it has to be validated by the national parliaments and the national governments. Countries like Hungary and Poland, which are the target of this, could overturn the recovery plan, so this is far from over. "We obviously support the freedom of the press and the separation of powers, that's normal, but it's ironic when that comes from the European Union, which does not respect the separation of powers itself. "I remind you, the European Commission is an unelected institution and now they are giving lessons in democracy and the separation of powers to elected governments like the ones in Hungary and Poland, it’s a joke. "The European Parliament doesn't know anything. If there is one institution that is not democratic and that does not respect the separation of powers is the European Union." 3pm update: Ireland's Coveney believes trade talks will continue into next week The post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are likely to run into next week, missing the mid-November deadline, Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has said. He was asked during an online event organised by the European Movement Ireland when a deal is likely. Mr Coveney replied: "I think it's unlikely this week. Hopefully I'll be proven wrong. "I think it is likely to move into next week."
Brexit: Gove defended against freight boss by Sheerman
Paul Withers taking over live reporting from Bill McLoughlin. 2.27pm update: British retailer could shun Northern Ireland after Brexit British retailer and manufacturers could stop selling products in Northern Ireland following Brexit. Elizabeth de Jong, head of policy at trade group Logistics UK, told parliament on Wednesday that companies could withdraw from the province when they realise the level of paperwork they will need to do. "There are high levels of concern about Northern Ireland - Great Britain trade because of issues with systems, infrastructure and information delivery. "If you're in the post and parcel sector, there can be 5,000 consignments in your truck and each consignment needs a safety and security declaration and each one has 36 data entry fields."
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2.01pm update: Brexit deal worth £10billion to be done with Canada in just weeks confirms Justin Trudeau Britain is likely to seal a trade deal with Canada is likely to be secured by the end of the year, according to Justin Trudeau. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Ottawa is “there for” a trade deal with the UK. The Canadian Prime Minister said during an online conference: “I think we’re ready to have it done before January 1. “One of the challenges is bandwidth. “The UK hasn’t had to negotiate trade deals in the past few decades so there is an issue of not really having the bandwidth within Government to move forward on this. “Canada is a really easy one - we’re there for it, we’d like to do it, so I’m very hopeful that it’s going to get done, but that is really up to the UK government.” 1.23pm update: Brexit talks erupt: UK condemns Barnier over fishing grandstanding - 'We won't back down!' Downing Street has lashed out at the EU as Michel Barnier continues his power-grab for British fishing waters. A source close to the talks told Express.co.uk the EU negotiators were "playing around" by holding out on access to UK waters. It comes as the UK and EU negotiators look to be on the brink of missing yet another Brexit deal deadline. The Whitehall source said: “Brussels seems to be playing around here, we are determined to secure a deal. "This is a difficult period, Barnier is already making things difficult with fisheries." "We will be an independent coastal state and will not back down."
Brexit: Biden 'raised concerns' in Johnson phone call says expert
12.44pm update: No deal in none's interests Ireland's foreign minister, Simon Coveney has claimed a no deal Brexit would in the interests of neither party. He said: "Reaching a deal in the coming weeks is very difficult, but I also think it is doable. No deal is in nobody's interests. "If we don't have a deal sometime next week I think we have real problems." 12.26pm update: Final deadline for Brexit deal set A summit of EU leaders on November 19 is now viewed as the final deadline for a deal, sources have claimed. Negotiators from both sides met this week in order to discuss a deal but it is now thought negotiations will continue into next week. One EU diplomat said: "If there isn’t good news by then, then you really have to say that time is up – it just isn’t possible. "The leaders will need to see that it is there.”
Brexit news: Boris Johnson insisted the Good Friday Agreement would not be hindered
11.17am update: Talks to continue next week Brexit talks between the UK and EU will continue into next week, sources have stated. Talks resumed this week in London following negotiations in Brussels. The areas of divergence still remain, although the Prime Minister insisted he is ready to push forward without a deal. A source told the BBC, the EU's stance on fisheries remains completely "unrealistic". 9.39am update: They will give in! EU set to compromise at 11th hour 'but only if Boris stands firm' A Brexit deal is most likely to be struck when the EU gives in to UK pressure at the 11th hour, a Tory minister has claimed. Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland, stressed the EU had a reputation for agreeing to deals at the last minute but remained hopeful a deal could be secured before the December 31st deadline. Speaking at the Scottish Land and Estates Conference, Mr Jack told Express.co.uk: "We have to stick to and address the point of the timeframe, it's only by sticking to the deadline that we've put in a statute of 31st December that we will get a deal. “If you keep kicking that date down the road, then there's no imperative for everyone to come together and do a deal. “If you look at the history of deals down with the EU, they tend to be done at the 59th minute of the 11th hour. "We have to hold firm to our date in the hope that we get a deal."
Brexit news: Jeremy Miles
9.19am update: 'We are watching!' Boris sent fishing warning as UK negotiators near Brexit compromise Boris Johnson has been sent a dire warning against plans for a two-year fudge to get a Brexit fishing deal over the line. Former Brexit Party MEP Jane Mummery warned the Prime Minister against striking a temporary fishing deal with the EU and said any delays would “cripple” the industry. The owner and Founder of Renaissance of the East Anglian Fisheries (REAF) warned the Tory Government “we are watching” as the UK battles to reclaim control of its coastal waters. Her warning comes after Environment Secretary George Eustice hinted at a fisheries compromise for the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU as an eleventh-hour attempt to break the stalemate. But Ms Mummery hit back on Twitter, writing: “No extensions Mr Eustice, BorisJohnson & the 186 Coastal MP’s whose duty it is to represent their constituencies. “We have done 4yrs already, any delay will cripple the industry we are just about keeping our heads above water, we are watching. “2 3 years extension will be a massive betrayal to Coastal Communities, don’t they matter?”
Brexit news: Joe Biden
8.40am update: More from Jeremy Miles Today, Mr Miles has urged the Government to readjust its Brexit policy amid the uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic. He said in a statement from the Welsh Government: "It didn’t have to be this way – the UK Government’s approach has been dictated by short-term political considerations rather than the long-term interests of the UK. “We continue to urge the UK Government to change course and to prioritise jobs, livelihoods and economic security. “The turmoil from Covid has been forced upon us all. But to compound this with the upheaval of leaving the transition period with no deal or a thin deal, would be a matter of political choice by the UK Government.” 8.03am update: Businesses not ready for Brexit Businesses in Wales are not yet ready for the end of the Brexit transition period, Counsel General for Wales, Jeremy Miles has claimed. He has urged the UK Government to do more to protect jobs following the end of the transition period on January 1. His fears come amid the uncertainty over whether the UK and EU will sign a trade deal before the end of this year. He added: "These are big challenges and the message from us isn't 'everything will be fine', but everyone needs to make sure they're aware of the impact on them and take the appropriate steps in the short period we have left. "If the UK leaves the transition period with a weak deal or no deal at all - that will be a matter of political choice for the UK government. "We are asking the UK government to make the right choices to support jobs and livelihoods in Wales, to give people the clarity and the certainty that they are crying out for what will happen at the end of December."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Brexit deal worth £10billion to be done with Canada in just weeks confirms Justin Trudeau

While Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European Union have been gridlocked over issues such as fishing and state aid , a no deal outcome is looking more and more likely .
But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Ottawa is “ there for ” a trade deal with the UK .
The Canadian Prime Minister said during an online conference : “ I think we ’ re ready to have it done before January 1 .
“ One of the challenges is bandwidth .
“ The UK hasn ’ t had to negotiate trade deals in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue of not really having the bandwidth within Government to move forward on this .
“ Canada is a really easy one - we ’ re there for it , we ’ d like to do it , so I ’ m very hopeful that it ’ s going to get done , but that is really up to the UK government.
” Last month , Mr Trudeau claimed work was already underway to ensure an agreement between Canada and the UK was in place before the end of the year .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ very optimistic ” a roll-over agreement , based on the EU ’ s trade pact with Ottawa , could be concluded with Britain in the coming weeks .
It was previously claimed Canada would refuse to extend its trade deal with the EU to the UK if there was no Brexit agreement .
Last year , Ottawa withdrew from trade talks after the UK outlined a temporary regime which could have cut tariffs on almost all imports .
But back in May , the government revised its tariff strategy and put a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , David Collins , a Professor of International Economic Law at City , University of London , claimed Britain should be focussing on a Free Trade Agreement with Canada .
Mr said : `` The Canadian Minister of International Trade , Mary Ng , announced last week in the Canadian Parliament that her team is working on a transition agreement for UK-Canada trade once the Brexit implementation period ends in the new year .
“ This sentiment has been echoed by the UK Department of International Trade .
`` Since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuity for businesses , this suggests that initial arrangements will constitute a rollover of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ( CETA ) which Canada concluded with the EU four years ago . ''
He continued : `` Access for services suppliers will be a top priority for the UK in pursuing an FTA with Canada , since this is where the UK ’ s economic strength lies .
“ The UK will accordingly want access to Canada ’ s financial sector , especially the insurance industry .

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While Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European Union have been gridlocked over issues such as fishing and state aid, a no deal outcome is looking more and more likely. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Ottawa is “there for” a trade deal with the UK.
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The Canadian Prime Minister said during an online conference: “I think we’re ready to have it done before January 1. “One of the challenges is bandwidth. “The UK hasn’t had to negotiate trade deals in the past few decades so there is an issue of not really having the bandwidth within Government to move forward on this.
Brexit deal worth £10bn to be done with Canada
Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau
“Canada is a really easy one - we’re there for it, we’d like to do it, so I’m very hopeful that it’s going to get done, but that is really up to the UK government.” The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We've been working hard to reach an agreement with Canada and those discussions are ongoing. "If you look at the work that the Department of International Trade has been doing, they have been making good progress in terms of rolling over deals and also securing free trade agreements with countries such as Japan." Last month, Mr Trudeau claimed work was already underway to ensure an agreement between Canada and the UK was in place before the end of the year. READ MORE: Brexit row erupts as raging haulage boss 'unfairly' slams Michael Gove
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“The aim is to provide continuity for businesses by the end of the transition period. “Both the UK and Canada are committed to protecting and strengthening our £19.7billion trading relationship.” Last year, Ottawa withdrew from trade talks after the UK outlined a temporary regime which could have cut tariffs on almost all imports. But back in May, the government revised its tariff strategy and put a deal back on the table.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Earlier this year, David Collins, a Professor of International Economic Law at City, University of London, claimed Britain should be focussing on a Free Trade Agreement with Canada. Mr said: "The Canadian Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, announced last week in the Canadian Parliament that her team is working on a transition agreement for UK-Canada trade once the Brexit implementation period ends in the new year. “This sentiment has been echoed by the UK Department of International Trade. "Since the immediate aim appears to be to achieve continuity for businesses, this suggests that initial arrangements will constitute a rollover of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) which Canada concluded with the EU four years ago."
Brexit negotiators David Frost and Michel Barnier


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Brexit row erupts over claim 'UK going to hell' on January 1 amid border chaos fears

A haulage expert has been accused of being `` part of the brigade which believes that the UK is going to hell in a handcart '' post-Brexit .
Steve Bartlett , the Chairman of Association of Freight Software Suppliers ( AFSS ) , spoke to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee about the challenges facing the British haulage industry .
Bosses in the sector called for an `` urgent '' meeting with Michael Gove in September , warning that gaps in Brexit preparations risked causing severe disruption to the supply lines at the UK 's borders when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheerman said : `` Steven , it did seem you were part of the brigade which believes that we 're all going to hell in a handcart on January 1 .
`` Are you being a little unfair to the Secretary of State ?
`` After all , he 's a man doing his best in difficult circumstances .
`` He must know , because he 's been in so many different senior roles in Government , that technology systems tend to run into really big problems in the early days of implementation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
READ MORE : Brexit fears of 'notorious ' chlorinated chicken in UK-US trade deal dismantled Mr Bartlett shot back : `` I 'm trying to explain the position as we see it .
So I 'm very praiseworthy of HMRC in their efforts to have consultations with us .
`` We certainly can not complain about the level of consultation and the level of involvement that we 've seen from HMRC .
`` I know that they are working extremely hard to develop and get the technology ready in time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a number of programme boards for the assistance for EU transition .
So I do get to have a voice at higher levels . ''
He added : `` In my observations , I 'm trying to say the situation as I feel it is , and that 's what I was doing in regards to Mr Gove .
`` Our common enemy here is just time - we do not have the time available to us to do what we need to do .
There are changes to other systems we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to consider .
`` There are still quite a few outstanding questions on processes we do n't have answers to from Mr Gove and others because the negotiations are still ongoing . ''
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Brexit: Gove defended against freight boss by Sheerman
A haulage expert has been accused of being "part of the brigade which believes that the UK is going to hell in a handcart" post-Brexit. Steve Bartlett, the Chairman of Association of Freight Software Suppliers (AFSS), spoke to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee about the challenges facing the British haulage industry. Bosses in the sector called for an "urgent" meeting with Michael Gove in September, warning that gaps in Brexit preparations risked causing severe disruption to the supply lines at the UK's borders when the transition period ended.
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Labour MP Barry Sheerman said: "Steven, it did seem you were part of the brigade which believes that we're all going to hell in a handcart on January 1. "Are you being a little unfair to the Secretary of State? "After all, he's a man doing his best in difficult circumstances. "He must know, because he's been in so many different senior roles in Government, that technology systems tend to run into really big problems in the early days of implementation. Are you being fair to him?" READ MORE: Brexit fears of 'notorious' chlorinated chicken in UK-US trade deal dismantled
Brexit row erupts as furious haulage boss 'unfairly' slams Michael Gove over border issues
'Steven, it did seem you were part of the brigade which believes that we're all going to hell.'
Mr Bartlett shot back: "I'm trying to explain the position as we see it. So I'm very praiseworthy of HMRC in their efforts to have consultations with us. "We certainly cannot complain about the level of consultation and the level of involvement that we've seen from HMRC. "I know that they are working extremely hard to develop and get the technology ready in time. "For example, I do sit on a number of programme boards for the assistance for EU transition. So I do get to have a voice at higher levels."
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'I know that they are working extremely hard to develop and get the technology ready in time.'
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He added: "In my observations, I'm trying to say the situation as I feel it is, and that's what I was doing in regards to Mr Gove. "Our common enemy here is just time - we do not have the time available to us to do what we need to do. There are changes to other systems we currently share with the EU that we have to consider. "There are still quite a few outstanding questions on processes we don't have answers to from Mr Gove and others because the negotiations are still ongoing." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--'It beggars belief!' SNP blasted for Scottish independence demands in Commons Covid debate

SNP MP Mhairi Black shifted the conversation away from the job retention scheme during the coronavirus pandemic during a speech made in the House of Commons .
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack addressed this attempt by the SNP to demand another referendum and firmly dismissed it .
He argued he was disappointed the SNP continued to push for independence despite the current health crisis .
Ms Black said : `` The minister has recently said that the job retention scheme will last till next year .
`` But he has also said there will be no referendums on Scotland 's future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , the Edinburgh Agreement signed by a Tory Prime Minister provided the legal framework for the 2014 referendum .
`` I am wondering can the minister quote to me where it says in that agreement that there can not be another referendum ? ''
DO N'T MISS : Sturgeon shamed : First Minister attacked over new Covid lockdown rules Mr Jack began by sarcastically praising the SNP for shifting the conversation to the topic of an independent Scotland before grilling her .
He said : `` I commend the Honourable Lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a referendum in a discussion about a job retention scheme . ''
Loud bellowing laughter could then be heard from other MPs in the House of Commons .
Mr Jack continued : `` While we are all fighting this pandemic and try and secure and support people 's jobs it beggars belief that the SNP carry on talking about independence referendums and separation .
`` The answer to her question is that it was mentioned many times in the white paper that the SNP Government produced in advance of that referendum .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of pages . ''
Ms Black quickly retorted : `` Thank you to the minister for confirming that there is no legal basis for his assertion on the timing of a referendum .
`` Given that it was also agreed cross-party , that nothing in the Smith Commission prevents Scotland becoming an independent country in the future .

SNP’s Mhairi Black clashes with Alister Jack on independence
SNP MP Mhairi Black shifted the conversation away from the job retention scheme during the coronavirus pandemic during a speech made in the House of Commons. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack addressed this attempt by the SNP to demand another referendum and firmly dismissed it. He argued he was disappointed the SNP continued to push for independence despite the current health crisis.
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Ms Black said: "The minister has recently said that the job retention scheme will last till next year. "But he has also said there will be no referendums on Scotland's future for a generation. "Now, of course, the Edinburgh Agreement signed by a Tory Prime Minister provided the legal framework for the 2014 referendum. "I am wondering can the minister quote to me where it says in that agreement that there cannot be another referendum?" DON'T MISS: Sturgeon shamed: First Minister attacked over new Covid lockdown rules
'It beggers belief!' SNP savaged for incessant referendum independence demands'
SNP: SNP MP Mhairi Black shifted the conversation away from job retention schemes during the coronavirus pandemic during a speech made in the House of Commons
Mr Jack began by sarcastically praising the SNP for shifting the conversation to the topic of an independent Scotland before grilling her. He said: "I commend the Honourable Lady for trying to get a point on a referendum in a discussion about a job retention scheme." Loud bellowing laughter could then be heard from other MPs in the House of Commons. Mr Jack continued: "While we are all fighting this pandemic and try and secure and support people's jobs it beggars belief that the SNP carry on talking about independence referendums and separation.
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SNP: Loud bellowing laughter can then be heard from other MPs in the House of Commons after the Mr Alister Jack's response to the SNP MP
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"I frankly find it very disappointing. "The answer to her question is that it was mentioned many times in the white paper that the SNP Government produced in advance of that referendum. "Once in a generation was mentioned on a number of pages." Ms Black quickly retorted: "Thank you to the minister for confirming that there is no legal basis for his assertion on the timing of a referendum. "Given that it was also agreed cross-party, that nothing in the Smith Commission prevents Scotland becoming an independent country in the future.
SNP: The House of Commons Speaker was forced to intervene after initially letting Ms Black's questions stand.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-11--Joe Biden phone call: President and Boris Johnson discussed Brexit in first talks

In a sign that the “ Special relationship ” between Britain and America remains strong the Prime Minister was one of the first world leaders to talk to Mr Biden following his dramatic election victory over Donald Trump .
It was a diplomatic coup for Mr Johnson amid concerns the pair may not have a smooth relationship because of controversies surrounding Brexit .
Britain and the Trump-administration have been in talks for some time over a new trading alliance with experts predicting it could be worth tens of billions of pounds .
Significantly , trade , was one of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Mr Johnson and Mr Biden in yesterday ’ s 25 minute telephone call .
They also spoke about the importance of upholding the Good Friday Agreement when implementing Brexit which Mr Biden , who has Irish heritage , has said is essential to any future trade accord between the US and the UK .
No.10 said the PM `` warmly congratulated '' Mr Biden on his victory and that Mr Johnson invited him to the United Nations climate crisis summit being hosted by the UK in Glasgow in November next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sent his congratulations to Kamala Harris , who made history in becoming the first woman of colour to be elected vice-president .
The spokesperson said : “ In a call this afternoon the Prime Minister warmly congratulated Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States .
“ The Prime Minister also conveyed his congratulations to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on her historic achievement .
“ They discussed the close and longstanding relationship between our countries and committed to building on this partnership in the years ahead , in areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through NATO .
“ The Prime Minister and President-elect also looked forward to working closely together on their shared priorities , from tackling climate change , to promoting democracy , and building back better from the coronavirus pandemic .
“ The Prime Minister invited the President-elect to attend the COP26 climate change summit that the UK is hosting in Glasgow next year .
They also looked forward to seeing each other in person , including when the UK hosts the G7 Summit in 2021.
” In a tweet , the Prime Minister added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities - from tackling climate change , to promoting democracy and building back better from the pandemic . ''
Mr Johnson was reportedly the second world leader , behind Canada ’ s Justin Trudeau , to speak to president-elect following the November 3 election .
French President Emmanuel Macron , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Irish President Michael Martin all spoke to Mr Biden after Mr Johnson .
At the weekend Mr Johnson said there was a “ good chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Washington with Mr Biden at the helm .
And senior Biden ally Chris Coons vowed that Brexit Britain will remain a `` significant '' partner of the US , insisting there is “ a lot of work to do together ” .
Senator Coons , who has been tipped to become Mr Biden 's Secretary of State , told the BBC `` 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 . ''
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 .
Talks on future trading relationship with the EU continue with hopes a deal can be struck this month .

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In a sign that the “Special relationship” between Britain and America remains strong the Prime Minister was one of the first world leaders to talk to Mr Biden following his dramatic election victory over Donald Trump. It was a diplomatic coup for Mr Johnson amid concerns the pair may not have a smooth relationship because of controversies surrounding Brexit.
Britain and the Trump-administration have been in talks for some time over a new trading alliance with experts predicting it could be worth tens of billions of pounds. Significantly, trade, was one of a number of “shared priorities” discussed by Mr Johnson and Mr Biden in yesterday’s 25 minute telephone call. They also spoke about the importance of upholding the Good Friday Agreement when implementing Brexit which Mr Biden, who has Irish heritage, has said is essential to any future trade accord between the US and the UK. No.10 said the PM "warmly congratulated" Mr Biden on his victory and that Mr Johnson invited him to the United Nations climate crisis summit being hosted by the UK in Glasgow in November next year. And the Prime Minister was said to have sent his congratulations to Kamala Harris, who made history in becoming the first woman of colour to be elected vice-president.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
The spokesperson said: “In a call this afternoon the Prime Minister warmly congratulated Joe Biden on his election as President of the United States. “The Prime Minister also conveyed his congratulations to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on her historic achievement. “They discussed the close and longstanding relationship between our countries and committed to building on this partnership in the years ahead, in areas such as trade and security – including through NATO. “The Prime Minister and President-elect also looked forward to working closely together on their shared priorities, from tackling climate change, to promoting democracy, and building back better from the coronavirus pandemic. “The Prime Minister invited the President-elect to attend the COP26 climate change summit that the UK is hosting in Glasgow next year. They also looked forward to seeing each other in person, including when the UK hosts the G7 Summit in 2021.”
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In a tweet, the Prime Minister added: "I look forward to strengthening the partnership between our countries and to working with him on our shared priorities - from tackling climate change, to promoting democracy and building back better from the pandemic." Mr Johnson was reportedly the second world leader, behind Canada’s Justin Trudeau, to speak to president-elect following the November 3 election. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Irish President Michael Martin all spoke to Mr Biden after Mr Johnson. At the weekend Mr Johnson said there was a “good chance” of striking a bumper trade deal with Washington with Mr Biden at the helm. And senior Biden ally Chris Coons vowed that Brexit Britain will remain a "significant" partner of the US, insisting there is “a lot of work to do together”.
United States President-elect Joe Biden
Senator Coons, who has been tipped to become Mr Biden's Secretary of State, told the BBC "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." 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. Talks on future trading relationship with the EU continue with hopes a deal can be struck this month.