thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--David Davis says Rees-Mogg making EU 'look great' as he launches attack on Commons leader

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Mr Davis stated the House of Commons is currently lifeless due to the social distancing restrictions imposed by the UK Government .
The former Brexit Secretary went on to criticise Mr Rees-Mogg 's running of the House of Commons and claimed that he was making the European Parliament `` look great '' .
Mr Davis said : `` The aim of House is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just that , also to drive the direction of policy .
`` If he wants to see how it is not working properly there is the example of the six-person limit on gatherings which has not been enforced , of course , and can ’ t be enforced truthfully in a democracy .
`` This would never have happened had it had to go through the proper procedures in this House .
`` Similarly , the daft quarantine regulations that we have now got would have never survived the normal procedures of @ @ @

David Davis says Jacob Rees-Mogg makes EU ‘look great’
Mr Davis stated the House of Commons is currently lifeless due to the social distancing restrictions imposed by the UK Government. The former Brexit Secretary went on to criticise Mr Rees-Mogg's running of the House of Commons and claimed that he was making the European Parliament "look great".
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Mr Davis said: "The aim of House is to hold it up to account but not just that, also to drive the direction of policy. "If he wants to see how it is not working properly there is the example of the six-person limit on gatherings which has not been enforced, of course, and can’t be enforced truthfully in a democracy. "This would never have happened had it had to go through the proper procedures in this House. "Similarly, the daft quarantine regulations that we have now got would have never survived the normal procedures of this House. READ MORE: Dominic Raab demands global inquiry into pandemic crisis
David Davis is a former Brexit Secretary
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been the Leader of the House of Commons since 2019
"So democracy is critical to good Government. "That is not what we are seeing here today." He continued: "I know it has always been an ambition of the Leader of the House to make the European Parliament look great, well he has succeeded today. "The fact is this House has no life.
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"It does not challenge Ministers properly as it currently stands." Despite Mr Davis' criticism of the social distancing measures and quarantine rules imposed by the Government - London hospitals officially recorded no new COVID-19 deaths yesterday. Matt Hancock declared the UK is "winning" the battle against COVID-19 following the news there were also no recorded COVID-19 deaths throughout Scotland and London hospitals on Sunday. The Health Secretary told the coronavirus daily briefing there is still further progress to be made in the fight against the coronavirus despite the breakthrough. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--Nicola Sturgeon warned Scotland faces financial ruin - council leaders plea for new powers

Edinburgh City Council said the expected recovery could not be coordinated effectively through national schemes .
The authority stressed national powers to set taxes and raise revenues would have to be administered closer to affected communities .
The council , which was writing in response to the Scottish Government 's call for views on its economic response to coronavirus , said more freedom was needed when it comes to business rates and land value uplift taxes .
It added : “ That means more powers for local government and more flexibility to shape and apply national economic provisions and investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Holyrood but city bosses want them to be devolved locally .
The council warns the coronavirus outbreak and the associated economic downturn after the pandemic could create a more unequal society .
The council said this should be met with a `` re-positioning of powers and decision making that is as close to communities as possible '' .
The calls echo Labour ’ s approach of taking a more radical federalist approach to Scottish government power which would involve taking powers from Holyrood and giving them to local communities in Scotland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murray said : “ The mandate for Keir Starmer if he becomes PM in 2024 , would be to deliver on the manifesto commitment of the radical federalism he wants to try and achieve.
” Cllr Adam McVey , leader of the council , said : `` It 's important to recognise the significant challenges we face and also that business as usual is n't an option .
READ MORE : Sturgeon under pressure to SACK Scottish health secretary “ Our capital is in many ways Scotland 's gateway to the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country 's economy so it 's crucial for our city 's interests to shape the national plans . ''
The council also used the chance to push the Scottish Government to follow up on promises to bring in a tourist tax that will add to the incomes of local authorities .
Scottish politicians have debated the introduction of the Transient Visitor Levy ( TVL ) , which would potentially allow the councils to have access to the funding stream from summer 2021 .
Cllr McVey , who spent three drafting a business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Had we had the tourist tax in place already before this pandemic kicked off we would have had a funding stream that already existed to fund the recovery of the hospitality sector .
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Edinburgh City Council said the expected recovery could not be coordinated effectively through national schemes. The authority stressed national powers to set taxes and raise revenues would have to be administered closer to affected communities.
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The council, which was writing in response to the Scottish Government's call for views on its economic response to coronavirus, said more freedom was needed when it comes to business rates and land value uplift taxes. It added: “That means more powers for local government and more flexibility to shape and apply national economic provisions and investment plans.” These powers are currently held by Holyrood but city bosses want them to be devolved locally. The council warns the coronavirus outbreak and the associated economic downturn after the pandemic could create a more unequal society.
Nicola Sturgeon is facing pressure to give extra powers to councils.
Edinburgh City Council has spoken out.
The council said this should be met with a "re-positioning of powers and decision making that is as close to communities as possible". The calls echo Labour’s approach of taking a more radical federalist approach to Scottish government power which would involve taking powers from Holyrood and giving them to local communities in Scotland. Scottish Labour and Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray said: “The mandate for Keir Starmer if he becomes PM in 2024, would be to deliver on the manifesto commitment of the radical federalism he wants to try and achieve.” Cllr Adam McVey, leader of the council, said: "It's important to recognise the significant challenges we face and also that business as usual isn't an option. READ MORE: Sturgeon under pressure to SACK Scottish health secretary
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The SNP leaders economic strategy has been questioned.
“Our capital is in many ways Scotland's gateway to the rest of the world and a driving force for the country's economy so it's crucial for our city's interests to shape the national plans." The council also used the chance to push the Scottish Government to follow up on promises to bring in a tourist tax that will add to the incomes of local authorities. Scottish politicians have debated the introduction of the Transient Visitor Levy (TVL), which would potentially allow the councils to have access to the funding stream from summer 2021. Cllr McVey, who spent three drafting a business case for the tax, added: “Had we had the tourist tax in place already before this pandemic kicked off we would have had a funding stream that already existed to fund the recovery of the hospitality sector. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--Brexit deal on the BRINK as Boris told to 'walk away' - 'Can't do deals with EU bullies!'

As the fourth round of negotiations came to a close on Friday , both sides remain locked in a dispute over fishing , which has emerged as one of the main sticking points in talks .
Hardline EU member states have demanded unfettered access to the UK 's fishing waters as part of any deal .
The UK 's negotiating team , led by David Frost , is standing its ground and refusing to bow to pressure .
When asked 'As EU states block Barnier from fishing talks , will Brexit deal EVER be struck ? '
, eight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just 17 percent ( 1,048 ) of respondents were optimistic enough to predict a deal would be struck .
One percent ( 122 ) said they did n't know .
A total of 6,441 people took part in the survey between 11.19am and 10pm on Monday June 8 .
One reader urged the Prime Minister to refuse to bow to the EU 's strict demands and walk away from the negotiating table .
They said rather than allow foreign trawlers into British seas , Boris Johnson should send out a fleet of protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deter any potential intruders .
They said : `` Walk away Boris .
They are n't going to take this serious until you do .
READ MORE : Investigation launched after death of black man , 35 , in police custody '' Make sure you have plenty of fisheries protection vessels ready - you have six months to do that - and use them when the time comes to scuttle French or EU boats that break the law .
`` The people put you there as you said you would take us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal or no deal . ''
Another urged Mr Johnson to `` stop messing about '' with the slow moving negotiations and simply call it a day .
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The reader wrote : `` They do n't want to deal , they want to control and pillage our money and resources . ''
One person accused eurocrats of bullying the UK in trade meetings which have taken place by video conference due to the coronavirus pandemic .
They wrote : `` Not possible to do deals with bullies !
`` Give them a pound then they want a thousand ! ''
One commentator expressed confidence in Mr Johnson 's tough stance and said they trusted him to not make unfair compromises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are under their control there will be no deal .
Boris will never let it happen ! ''
The poll results come as the Department for International Trade said on Monday that trade talks with Japan would start tomorrow .
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said both sides would aim to strike a deal which `` goes further '' than the one in place between Tokyo and Brussels .
She said the UK negotiators and their Japanese counterparts would work towards signing an agreement before the end of the year , when Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to a close .

Brexit: Tice says UK needs ‘full control’ of fishing waters
As the fourth round of negotiations came to a close on Friday, both sides remain locked in a dispute over fishing, which has emerged as one of the main sticking points in talks. Hardline EU member states have demanded unfettered access to the UK's fishing waters as part of any deal. The UK's negotiating team, led by David Frost, is standing its ground and refusing to bow to pressure.
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When asked 'As EU states block Barnier from fishing talks, will Brexit deal EVER be struck?', eight in 10 Express.co.uk readers said 'no'. Eighty-two percent (5,271) predicted a no deal Brexit. Just 17 percent (1,048) of respondents were optimistic enough to predict a deal would be struck. One percent (122) said they didn't know.
Boris Johnson has been urged to walk away from the negotiating table with the EU
The EU is demanding free access to British waters as part of any deal
A total of 6,441 people took part in the survey between 11.19am and 10pm on Monday June 8. One reader urged the Prime Minister to refuse to bow to the EU's strict demands and walk away from the negotiating table. They said rather than allow foreign trawlers into British seas, Boris Johnson should send out a fleet of protection vessels to jealously guard the rich waters and deter any potential intruders. They said: "Walk away Boris. They aren't going to take this serious until you do. READ MORE: Investigation launched after death of black man, 35, in police custody
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Fishing is the main sticking point in trade talks with the EU
Michel Barnier said little progress has been made in the talks
David Frost is leading trade talks with the EU on behalf of the UK
And yet another said Brussels did not want a fair deal with Britain, but only to exert control over the former member of the bloc. The reader wrote: "They don't want to deal, they want to control and pillage our money and resources." One person accused eurocrats of bullying the UK in trade meetings which have taken place by video conference due to the coronavirus pandemic. They wrote: "Not possible to do deals with bullies!
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"Give them a pound then they want a thousand!" One commentator expressed confidence in Mr Johnson's tough stance and said they trusted him to not make unfair compromises. He said: "Unless we are under their control there will be no deal. Boris will never let it happen!"
Liz Truss announced the start of trade talks with Japan on Monday


thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--Sturgeon under pressure to SACK Scottish health secretary as SNP blunder sparks outrage

The blunder saw those people being told by health bosses they could leave their homes from today instead of the actual date of June 18 .
In March , those who are deemed clinically at high risk of coronavirus were placed in a special `` shielded '' category and were advised to self-isolate for three months .
This included more than two million people around the UK and 180,000 in Scotland .
The letters were sent by Scottish NHS officials in April but the mistake was only revealed last week after concerned people flagged the mistake .
However , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sturgeon extended the deadline for those who are shielding to July 31 .
Speaking at the briefing , she told those who have been shielding for the past three months it `` really does matter '' the guidance continues to be followed .
She said : `` I do n't know from my own personal experience just how difficult this has been for you , I 'm not going to pretend to you that I do .
`` I know that many of you listening today will be very disappointed that shielding is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It 's not a decision we take lightly it 's one that weighs very heavily on all of us including on me , but it is for your protection . ''
Rival political opponents are now calling for Jeane Freeman MSP , Scotland ’ s health secretary to resign and apologise .
READ MORE : Stugeon enrages Scots and confines them to another MONTH of isolation Monica Lennon MSP , Scottish Labour health spokeswoman , said : “ Lockdown has been toughest for the thousands of Scots who are shielding .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to now learn that one in 10 of the Scots most at risk from COVID-19 have been sent misleading information .
“ Telling them they can stop shielding 10 days ahead of the date the Scottish Government believes to be safe is confusing and potentially dangerous . ''
Jackson Carlaw , Scottish Conservative Leader , added : “ Jeane Freeman was already on borrowed time before coronavirus hit .
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“ The testing structure under the SNP has been a disaster , to the point where care homes have been left in the lurch , and now she can ’ t even say when hospital staff will be routinely tested .
“ Nicola Sturgeon has to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually get on top of these problems.
” In response to the concerns , the First Minister said the Scottish Tory comments were `` disgraceful ''

Nicola Sturgeon says changes will be made to shielding advice
The blunder saw those people being told by health bosses they could leave their homes from today instead of the actual date of June 18. In March, those who are deemed clinically at high risk of coronavirus were placed in a special "shielded" category and were advised to self-isolate for three months.
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This included more than two million people around the UK and 180,000 in Scotland. The letters were sent by Scottish NHS officials in April but the mistake was only revealed last week after concerned people flagged the mistake. However, at today’s coronavirus briefing, Nicola Sturgeon extended the deadline for those who are shielding to July 31. Speaking at the briefing, she told those who have been shielding for the past three months it "really does matter" the guidance continues to be followed.
Nicola Sturgeon is facing a backlash because of shielding.
Nicola Sturgeon delivering today's briefing.
She said: "I don't know from my own personal experience just how difficult this has been for you, I'm not going to pretend to you that I do. "I know that many of you listening today will be very disappointed that shielding is to continue for some time yet. “It's not a decision we take lightly it's one that weighs very heavily on all of us including on me, but it is for your protection." Rival political opponents are now calling for Jeane Freeman MSP, Scotland’s health secretary to resign and apologise. READ MORE: Stugeon enrages Scots and confines them to another MONTH of isolation
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The SNP leader is taking a more cautious approach to easing lockdown.
Monica Lennon MSP, Scottish Labour health spokeswoman, said: “Lockdown has been toughest for the thousands of Scots who are shielding. “It’s deeply disappointing and worrying to now learn that one in 10 of the Scots most at risk from COVID-19 have been sent misleading information. “Telling them they can stop shielding 10 days ahead of the date the Scottish Government believes to be safe is confusing and potentially dangerous." Jackson Carlaw, Scottish Conservative Leader, added: “Jeane Freeman was already on borrowed time before coronavirus hit. DON'T MISS:
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Many people are out and about since Scotland started to relax lockdown measures.
“But as this crisis has unfolded, a number of issues have unfolded on her watch which were completely avoidable, and enough is enough. “The testing structure under the SNP has been a disaster, to the point where care homes have been left in the lurch, and now she can’t even say when hospital staff will be routinely tested. “Nicola Sturgeon has to take the blinkers off and find someone who can actually get on top of these problems.” In response to the concerns, the First Minister said the Scottish Tory comments were "disgraceful"
Jackson Carlaw called for Scotland's health minister to resign this morning.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--Daily briefing: Is there a coronavirus daily briefing today?

Coronavirus press conferences have become part of Britain 's daily routine - with scientists , MPs and Prime Minister Boris Johnson updating the public on the fight against coronavirus .
Figures on cases and deaths , new rules on lockdown and updates on the Government 's track and trace app have dominated the schedule during the lockdown .
Britons have been tuning in each day for the latest ono the UK 's battle against coronavirus .
The Government has now moved away from the seven-day schedule to a five-day schedule - stopping press conferences at the weekend .
This started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press briefing then or on Sunday .
Announcing the move to five-a-week briefings , Mr Johnson ’ s spokesperson said : “ We will carry on doing the press conferences on weekdays and ministers will also continue to provide regular updates to Parliament and conduct a wide range of media interviews .
Read More : UK to USA flights : Florida opens its doors as Universal Orlando starts “ The PM will do a press conference every week .
It ’ s possible he could do more .
“ We are absolutely committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be continuing to do this through regular press conferences , also through information campaigns , media interviews and parliamentary updates.
” Asked why the briefings were being cut back from seven to five a week , Mr Johnson ’ s official spokesperson said : “ It is just a fact that numbers viewing at weekends do tend to be significantly lower.
” Mr Johnson ’ s two national addresses were watched by approximately 25 million viewers each , however , the last weekend briefing was only watched by more than two million people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street will take place on Monday , June 8 at approximately 5pm .
This will be screened on BBC One , BBC News channel and Sky News .
When asked if the change meant a new approach to the crisis as daily numbers of cases decrease , Mr Johnson 's spokesperson said : “ We have moved into a new phase of the pandemic response .
`` We ’ ve obviously taken some cautious steps , easing social distancing measures .
`` Schools are now open to more pupils and you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around social contact and also some aspects of non-essential retail have reopened .
“ We are moving into a different phase of the response , but in terms of the pandemic and the government ’ s response , it continues to be the absolute priority for every department across Whitehall.
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The value used by the Government remained between 0.7 and 0.9 for the UK as a whole , though the figure has a two to three-week lag , meaning it does not account for the latest easing of the lockdown .
But a separate report from Public Health England ( PHE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the value is currently , puts the North West on 1.01 and the South West on 1.00 .
Mr Hancock said that new figures on the R-rate confirm `` there is a challenge in the North West of England to address and , to a lesser degree , in the South West of England '' .
He said the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies ( Sage ) believes the R is below one across the UK but the Government wants to `` increasingly have an approach in tackling local lockdowns where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Metropolitan Borough Council in Greater Manchester has advised schools to delay their wider reopening until at least June 22 because of the infection rate .
The council 's director of public health , Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy , wrote to headteachers strongly advising them against admitting more pupils until there is further assurance that the `` rate of infection is reducing and R is firmly below 1 '' .
The R-rate determines the rate of infection - referring to the average number of people an infected person is expected to pass the virus @ @ @

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Coronavirus press conferences have become part of Britain's daily routine - with scientists, MPs and Prime Minister Boris Johnson updating the public on the fight against coronavirus. Figures on cases and deaths, new rules on lockdown and updates on the Government's track and trace app have dominated the schedule during the lockdown. Britons have been tuning in each day for the latest ono the UK's battle against coronavirus.
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Is there a coronavirus daily briefing today? The Government has now scrapped daily coronavirus press conferences, and instead, briefings will take place to "coincide with significant announcements". This follows the decision earlier this month to halt the weekend question and answer sessions due to viewing figures being "significantly lower" on Saturdays and Sundays. Number 10 has been holding the briefings, which were reformatted to incorporate questions from the public, since March 16 as the coronavirus spread across the UK. Read More: Germany: 'Don't travel' alert issued over huge spike in Covid-19 cases
Daily briefing: There is no daily briefing today - with weekend conferences scrapped
READ MORE Martin Lewis: Money Saving Expert's golden rule for pension payments The events looked to be slowing down, as Cabinet ministers had been appearing on their own in recent weeks, no longer accompanied by medical and scientific experts. Boris Johnson, speaking at the final daily press conference on Tuesday, assured the public it would not be the last time they heard from the Government and its advisers. He said: "I want to tell everybody that we are going to be winding down, I'm afraid, the rhythm of these press conferences, although I know they have become a great point of focus. "It is basically because we are continuing to make great progress in controlling the virus and we want to make sure we have something really important to say."
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Daily briefing: Experts like Professor Chris Whitty update the public each day on the UK's battle against COVID-19
Daily briefing: On Friday Matt Hancock announced new rules on face coverings in hospitals
He thanked Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance for their "really heroic" work during the daily briefings. Mr Johnson added: "We will, of course, be keeping your informed. "There will be, as I said, more outbreaks, certainly local outbreaks. "I don't think, therefore, you have seen the last of us by any means." A Government spokesman confirmed it would continue to publish the data which was previously being made available at the press conference, with information to be published on its website "every weekday". DON'T MISS
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Daily briefing: The R-rate has decreased thanks in part to social distancing measures
This is a huge relief for the UK hospitality industry, and for many campsite and holiday park owners, who feared strict rules surrounding the use of shared facilities such as toilets and shower blocks would force them to remain closed for the foreseeable future. With international travel still restricted to essential journeys, millions of UK residents are expected to book "staycations" in their own country this summer. Ros Pritchard, director-general of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association, said the news was the tonic the public and park businesses needed to hear from the Government. She said: "Now it's official, there's no holding back the wave of enthusiasm for the holidays we provide.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-08--Brexit extension deadline: The four ways deadline could be EXTENDED

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Despite the ongoing effects of coronavirus , Brexit talks are pressing ahead , albeit with little progress being made as the UK and EU reach loggerheads .
The process of negotiating the UK 's way out of the EU still is n't over , despite the fact the country left the bloc earlier this year , just as coronavirus was first emerging in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 'transition period ' for the UK leaving the EU .
This means the UK is still in the single market , and must still uphold the rights of UK and EU citizens under agreements such as freedom of movement .
The main objective for UK negotiators is to 'take back control ' , and Boris Johnson has refused to make any concessions in agreements and still wants a `` great relationship with our friends . ''
But talks continue to stall and time is running out for the EU and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal is not secured by December 31 of this year , the UK will exit the single market without a deal .

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Despite the ongoing effects of coronavirus, Brexit talks are pressing ahead, albeit with little progress being made as the UK and EU reach loggerheads. The process of negotiating the UK's way out of the EU still isn't over, despite the fact the country left the bloc earlier this year, just as coronavirus was first emerging in Europe.
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January 31 marked the beginning of the 'transition period' for the UK leaving the EU. This means the UK is still in the single market, and must still uphold the rights of UK and EU citizens under agreements such as freedom of movement. The main objective for UK negotiators is to 'take back control', and Boris Johnson has refused to make any concessions in agreements and still wants a "great relationship with our friends." But talks continue to stall and time is running out for the EU and the UK to negotiate a deal. If a deal is not secured by December 31 of this year, the UK will exit the single market without a deal.
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READ MORE Nigel Farage’s one-on-one Brexit meeting with Michel Barnier exposed UK and EU negotiators have remained in talks throughout the coronavirus crisis, but they are still struggling to agree on key issues, with reports that the EU's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier is growing tired with the UK's no concession approach. Somewhat scarred by the 11th hour decisions that characterised the first phase of talks before January 31, an agreement was reached that an optional six month extension could be put in place - but this must be activated by the UK within the next month. This deadline, looming on June 30, is enshrined in EU law, meaning if the UK doesn't take the option, it's do or die until December 31. However, a new report by the Institute for Government has outlined several ways an extension could be agreed after the deadline if both countries found at a later date that the negotiation period has been too short.
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Change the Withdrawal Agreement date It might seem overly simplistic - and it probably is. According to the report, the UK Government has the legal authority to change the agreement from its end. However, it’s not clear the European Union has the same power, not without jumping a few hoops first. The EU’s power is derived from the treaties and while the agreement can be amended to “correct errors, address omissions or other deficiencies”, it is not clear that this would fall under the scope. A ruling from the European Court of Justice would be required, making relying on this route unlikely. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Nigel Farage issues dire prediction over crunch Brexit talks Create a new transition period If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Creating a whole new agreement from scratch and binning the first one is one way interesting way the report suggests extending the transition period. One disadvantage of this approach would be to force negotiators to pause their talks on the future relationship to draw up this new treaty, simply to extend the time they have for the future relationship talks. The institute also says there are “significant political and legal risks”.
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Create an implementation phase The UK and the EU could include an “implementation phase” in the future relationship treaty. This would only work if a future relationship treaty has been agreed this time round, but it would give time at the end if negotiators reached a decision but cut it pretty fine - something that seems quite likely to happen given the timeframe left. This scenario isn’t actually that unlikely – in October 2019 an extension was needed despite the deal being agreed. This gave the parliaments time to ratify the treaty and go over some elements. The institute suggests the implementation phase could be similar to the current one, or cover different things.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Rees-Mogg hits back at MPs’ voting moans – ‘It’s what constituents do!’

Mr Rees-Mogg also dismissed the uproar among MPs for having to queue for 45 minutes last week as they voted for the first time in person since the coronavirus lockdown .
He said that a new system that will allow MPs to beep their passes to register their votes is expected to be introduced this week and should speed up the system .
He said : “ I don ’ t think MPs should be ashamed about queuing for 45 minutes .
“ I don ’ t think that was an impossible burden to put on members of parliament .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite used to . ''
Virtual sittings were scrapped last week but some MPs said they were effectively being stripped of their votes because they were shielding or looking after children so could not return to Westminster .
The Commons leader said proxy voting will be available for MPs “ with a particular need ” .
He added : `` I think everyone has sympathy for people with parental responsibilities .
`` It is such an important responsibility for all of us .
`` As it happens , this evening , I shall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one of my children is going to have to come into the House of Commons and sit in my office whilst I 'm doing this because there is no one else to look after her because my family are at home in Somerset .
“ This is very complicated and I can sympathise with members , and I have some experience of it , inevitably.
” Mr Rees-Mogg said that about seven weeks of the government ’ s legislative programme had been lost during the lockdown .
He said MPs had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to get “ back to normal in the same way that schools were ” .
“ It ’ s very much the House of Commons moving with the country at large , so we were moving as the country was beginning to open up , ” he added .
Karen Bradley , the chairman of the Procedure Committee , raised fears that MPs will be stopped from going to Parliament if there is a local lockdown or from being able to return to the area if they were in Westminster when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had not yet been any localised restrictions so the scenario was “ very hypothetical ” .

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Mr Rees-Mogg also dismissed the uproar among MPs for having to queue for 45 minutes last week as they voted for the first time in person since the coronavirus lockdown. He said that a new system that will allow MPs to beep their passes to register their votes is expected to be introduced this week and should speed up the system. He said: “I don’t think MPs should be ashamed about queuing for 45 minutes.
“I don’t think that was an impossible burden to put on members of parliament. “It's something our constituents are quite used to." Virtual sittings were scrapped last week but some MPs said they were effectively being stripped of their votes because they were shielding or looking after children so could not return to Westminster. The Commons leader said proxy voting will be available for MPs “with a particular need”.
Jacob Rees-Mogg at the Despatch Box
He added: "I think everyone has sympathy for people with parental responsibilities. "It is such an important responsibility for all of us. "As it happens, this evening, I shall be moving a motion on sitting Fridays and one of my children is going to have to come into the House of Commons and sit in my office whilst I'm doing this because there is no one else to look after her because my family are at home in Somerset. “This is very complicated and I can sympathise with members, and I have some experience of it, inevitably.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Boris Johnson is least popular leader in the WORLD according to poll

A YouGov study has found that Britons rate Boris Johnson ’ s handling of the crisis even lower than Americans rate Donald Trump .
More than 40,000 people have died in the UK due to the virus , while the US more than doubles the figure at over 110,000 coronavirus-related deaths .
Some 41 percent of Britons find the UK government ’ s response to the pandemic is appropriate .
A further 56 percent say that it is handling badly enough to give a net score of -15 , down from -6 the previous week .
Alongside Mexico , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration below on -12 .
YouGov 's Matthew Smith said : “ This means that domestically the British government are seen by the population to be handling the crisis less well than Americans think of their own government.
” Trump ’ s handling of the pandemic currently has a net rating of -12 , down from -7 the week before .
The poll shows 41 percent of Americans saying the government is dealing well with the situation , while to 53 percent say it is handling the crisis poorly .
The UK added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total tally , in its lowest daily toll since before lockdown .
Meanwhile , London has reported no hospital deaths for the first time since March .
Scotland and Northern Ireland recorded no deaths for the second day in a row .
Figures from the Department of Health reveal the number of laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases now stands at 40,597 across all settings .
However , other studies argue the true tally is considerably higher by thousands of victims .
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Some of the proposed measures include the reopening of non-essential shops from June 15 .
He added that the number of deaths , reported confirmed cases and an almost 50 percent drop in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were “ good news ” .
“ When you look across the board , it is clear that coronavirus is in retreat across the country , ” Mr Hancock said .
“ But we must be vigilant and we must be cautious , and we are taking a safety-first approach .

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A YouGov study has found that Britons rate Boris Johnson’s handling of the crisis even lower than Americans rate Donald Trump. More than 40,000 people have died in the UK due to the virus, while the US more than doubles the figure at over 110,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
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Some 41 percent of Britons find the UK government’s response to the pandemic is appropriate.
A further 56 percent say that it is handling badly enough to give a net score of -15, down from -6 the previous week.
Alongside Mexico, this is the lowest rating with Trump's administration below on -12.
Taiwan (+87), Australia (+76) and Denmark (+73) hold the highest ratings.
Boris Johnson is least popular leader in the world according to poll
YouGov's Matthew Smith said: “This means that domestically the British government are seen by the population to be handling the crisis less well than Americans think of their own government.” Trump’s handling of the pandemic currently has a net rating of -12, down from -7 the week before.
The poll shows 41 percent of Americans saying the government is dealing well with the situation, while to 53 percent say it is handling the crisis poorly.
The UK added today 55 more coronavirus deaths to the total tally, in its lowest daily toll since before lockdown. READ MORE: China trade war: Donald Trump faces 'biggest geopolitical challenge'
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the virus was 'in retreat'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said at Monday’s Downing Street press briefing that thanks to the virus being “in retreat” the Government could go ahead with its strategy to lift lockdown restrictions.
Some of the proposed measures include the reopening of non-essential shops from June 15.
He added that the number of deaths, reported confirmed cases and an almost 50 percent drop in the number of new care home outbreaks were “good news”. “When you look across the board, it is clear that coronavirus is in retreat across the country,” Mr Hancock said. “But we must be vigilant and we must be cautious, and we are taking a safety-first approach.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals surprising way he will juggle childcare with going back to work

Mr Rees-Mogg made the comments during a procure committee yesterday over the government ’ s decision to drop virtual parliamentary proceedings , for which he has been criticised .
The commons leader said that he had sympathy for MPs who have to juggle their Westminster proceedings with the need to look after their children , noting that he too would have to deal with the challenge .
Mr Rees-Mogg said that he would be “ moving a motion ” yesterday evening and that one of his children would have to sit in his office while he was working , Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was necessary because the rest of his family were at their Somerset home except for him and his daughter , who is back at school , the Mail adds .
Mr Rees-Mogg has faced backlash over his decision to table a motion last week which prevented virtual voting from resuming .
This had allowed MPs to scrutinise parliamentary proceedings from afar amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
The plan was approved , which led to queues of MPs that snaked out and into the grounds of the Commons last week during a vote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ physically present to vote whilst also observing social distancing rules .
The huge line of politicians was met with ridicule , while others voiced concerns that forcing MPs to return during the pandemic discriminated against those who were more at risk from the virus than others .
Labour ’ s shadow leader of the House of Commons Valerie Vaz has called the move “ discriminatory ” , and that it would divide MPs between “ those who can physically attend and those unable to owing to the government ’ s own rules , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shielding responsibilities.
” She added that such a move “ would not be acceptable in any other workplace.
” Mr Rees-Mogg has claimed that the government is working with House authorities to find a way in which MPs that are unable to attend can do so safely .
On May 28 he wrote : “ For those MPs with underlying health conditions who have been told to shield or are receiving specific government advice about their health , the government is working with the House authorities to see how they can safely continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Electorial Reform Society also voiced concern over Mr Rees-Mogg ’ s proposals before they were put in place .
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Mr Rees-Mogg made the comments during a procure committee yesterday over the government’s decision to drop virtual parliamentary proceedings, for which he has been criticised. The commons leader said that he had sympathy for MPs who have to juggle their Westminster proceedings with the need to look after their children, noting that he too would have to deal with the challenge.
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Mr Rees-Mogg said that he would be “moving a motion” yesterday evening and that one of his children would have to sit in his office while he was working, Mail Online reports. He said that this was necessary because the rest of his family were at their Somerset home except for him and his daughter, who is back at school, the Mail adds. Mr Rees-Mogg has faced backlash over his decision to table a motion last week which prevented virtual voting from resuming. This had allowed MPs to scrutinise parliamentary proceedings from afar amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jacob Rees-Mogg said he also had to juggle work and childcare commitments.
The plan was approved, which led to queues of MPs that snaked out and into the grounds of the Commons last week during a vote. This was because MPs had to be physically present to vote whilst also observing social distancing rules. The huge line of politicians was met with ridicule, while others voiced concerns that forcing MPs to return during the pandemic discriminated against those who were more at risk from the virus than others. Labour’s shadow leader of the House of Commons Valerie Vaz has called the move “discriminatory”, and that it would divide MPs between “those who can physically attend and those unable to owing to the government’s own rules, including having an underlying health condition or shielding responsibilities.” READ MORE: Patel lists appalling personal racism experiences in Labour clash
Virtual parliamentary proceedings have been scrapped, meaning MPs must return to Parliament.
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She added that such a move “would not be acceptable in any other workplace.” Mr Rees-Mogg has claimed that the government is working with House authorities to find a way in which MPs that are unable to attend can do so safely. On May 28 he wrote: “For those MPs with underlying health conditions who have been told to shield or are receiving specific government advice about their health, the government is working with the House authorities to see how they can safely continue to contribute to proceedings within the House.” The Electorial Reform Society also voiced concern over Mr Rees-Mogg’s proposals before they were put in place. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--MPs back new 'no-fault' divorce law as it passes first Commons hurdle

The bill passed its first Commons hurdle by 231 votes to 16 against last night .
Currently , in order for divorce proceedings to begin one spouse has to allege one of five reasons as to why they have decided to divorce .
These five reasons are adultery , unreasonable behaviour , desertion , and two more reasons that involve periods of separation .
If passed , the bill would allow “ no-fault ” divorces to take place – meaning that couples only have to say that their marriage has broken down .
The bill is called the Divorce , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also mean that once spouse will be unable to contest the divorce decision .
Currently , if one spouse wishes to divorce without consent from the other , they must have lived apart for five years .
Another key change that the bill will make is that it will no longer require a spouse to provide evidence of “ conduct or separation facts ” for divorce to go ahead .
Instead , one spouse will only need to provide a statement declaring that their marriage has undergone an “ irretrievable breakdown ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently in place that could prevent divorce proceedings from going ahead .
And in addition , the bill also allows for a new option that will allow couples to jointly apply for divorce if their decision is mutual .
READ MORE : France expecting ‘ EU and UK to rip each other apart amid no deal fear ’ The BBC reports that Justice Secretary Robert Buckland opened the bill debate , stating that the reform would seek to make separation “ less traumatic ” .
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it offered a “ common-sense approach ” to divorce and that it would reduce “ eye-watering ” amounts of money in legal costs .
However , some Tory MPs are expected to rebel against the change to divorce laws .
The Telegraph reported last week that “ dozens ” of Conservative MPs were expected to vote against the law in its Commons vote yesterday , because of concerns that it would lead to a spike in divorces at a time when marriages are already under stress amid the Covid-19 lockdown .
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The BBC also adds that currently , less than two percent of divorce cases are contested .
But some are , leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2018 , lost a Supreme Court appeal to divorce from her husband .
Mrs Owens wished to split from her husband Hugh after a marriage of 40 years .

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The bill passed its first Commons hurdle by 231 votes to 16 against last night. Currently, in order for divorce proceedings to begin one spouse has to allege one of five reasons as to why they have decided to divorce.
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These five reasons are adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, and two more reasons that involve periods of separation. If passed, the bill would allow “no-fault” divorces to take place – meaning that couples only have to say that their marriage has broken down. The bill is called the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, and it will also mean that once spouse will be unable to contest the divorce decision. Currently, if one spouse wishes to divorce without consent from the other, they must have lived apart for five years.
If passed, the bill will make it easier for couples to get divorced.
Another key change that the bill will make is that it will no longer require a spouse to provide evidence of “conduct or separation facts” for divorce to go ahead. Instead, one spouse will only need to provide a statement declaring that their marriage has undergone an “irretrievable breakdown”. This will remove the hurdles that are currently in place that could prevent divorce proceedings from going ahead. And in addition, the bill also allows for a new option that will allow couples to jointly apply for divorce if their decision is mutual. READ MORE: France expecting ‘EU and UK to rip each other apart amid no deal fear’
The bill would mean that one spouse cannot contest the divorce.
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The BBC reports that Justice Secretary Robert Buckland opened the bill debate, stating that the reform would seek to make separation “less traumatic”. Shadow justice secretary David Lammy said that Labour supported the bill, noting that it offered a “common-sense approach” to divorce and that it would reduce “eye-watering” amounts of money in legal costs. However, some Tory MPs are expected to rebel against the change to divorce laws. The Telegraph reported last week that “dozens” of Conservative MPs were expected to vote against the law in its Commons vote yesterday, because of concerns that it would lead to a spike in divorces at a time when marriages are already under stress amid the Covid-19 lockdown. DON'T MISS
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Currently, divorces can only go ahead if one of five main requirements are fulfilled.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said that the reforms put a minimum six-month time frame in place to allow for “the opportunity to turn back”, the BBC reports. The BBC also adds that currently, less than two percent of divorce cases are contested. But some are, leading to the high-profile case of Tini Owens who, in 2018, lost a Supreme Court appeal to divorce from her husband. Mrs Owens wished to split from her husband Hugh after a marriage of 40 years.
The Bill passed a House of Commons vote on Monday.


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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Priti Patel husband: Is the Home Secretary married? Does she have children?

He also worked part-time as her office manager from February 2014 to August 2017 .
Ms Patel stopped employing her @ @ @ @ @ paying him £25,000 to run her office while he held two other jobs .
The @ @ @ @ @ revealed Mr Sawyer stopped working for his wife after the General Election in June 2017 @ @ @ @ @ Authority had banned politicians from taking on “ connected ” parties as staff .

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He also worked part-time as her office manager from February 2014 to August 2017.
Ms Patel stopped employing her husband after being criticised for paying him £25,000 to run her office while he held two other jobs.
The register of MPs’ interests revealed Mr Sawyer stopped working for his wife after the General Election in June 2017.
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority had banned politicians from taking on “connected” parties as staff.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--‘Pathetic’ Lib Dems shamed after desperate last-ditch plea to extend Brexit trade talks

The staunchly anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats said the country is `` dangerously close '' to the extension deadline and warned of a `` no deal crash out '' if action is not taken .
The party sought to whip up support for their campaign on social media , urging people to get on board with the `` urgent '' bid .
Their plea for more negotiating time comes after the fourth round of trade talks with the EU wrapped up last week without a breakthrough .
The Lib Dems tweeted a picture which read : `` Urgent : We must extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no deal crash out . ''
The party added : `` Not enough progress has been made on Brexit negotiations and we are now dangerously close to the extension deadline .
`` Liberal Democrats will continue to call on the government to secure an extension of the transition period as a priority in light of the COVID-19 crisis . ''
Social media users were quick to react to the Lib Dems ' plea , with many arguing against their stance .
One man said : `` We have a leaving date , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required .
`` And we certainly do n't need an extension . ''
Another slammed the pro-Remain party for hoping to push the deadline date back .
READ MORE : France fire : Sixty firefighters rush to former Chinese embassy '' The vote was Leave , you lost and it will have been 4.5 years since the vote by the time we leave .
`` There 's no crashing out , we 're as prepared as we will ever be . ''
Last week the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator bemoaned the lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the two sides .
He stressed “ the door is still open ” for the UK to seek an extension to the transition period before the end of June .
Boris Johnson has pledged not to ask the bloc for more time .
Mr Barnier said : “ My responsibility is to speak the truth and to tell the truth this week there have been no significant areas of progress .
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The staunchly anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats said the country is "dangerously close" to the extension deadline and warned of a "no deal crash out" if action is not taken. The party sought to whip up support for their campaign on social media, urging people to get on board with the "urgent" bid.
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Their plea for more negotiating time comes after the fourth round of trade talks with the EU wrapped up last week without a breakthrough. The Lib Dems tweeted a picture which read: "Urgent: We must extend the Brexit transition period and avoid a no deal crash out." The party added: "Not enough progress has been made on Brexit negotiations and we are now dangerously close to the extension deadline. "Liberal Democrats will continue to call on the government to secure an extension of the transition period as a priority in light of the COVID-19 crisis."
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The PM has vowed not to extend the transition period
Social media users were quick to react to the Lib Dems' plea, with many arguing against their stance. One man said: "We have a leaving date, a final date, no further progress is required. "And we certainly don't need an extension." Another slammed the pro-Remain party for hoping to push the deadline date back. READ MORE: France fire: Sixty firefighters rush to former Chinese embassy
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Fishing remains a key issue in the negotiations
Mr Barnier lamented the lack of progress
"The vote was Leave, you lost and it will have been 4.5 years since the vote by the time we leave. "There's no crashing out, we're as prepared as we will ever be." Last week the EU's chief Brexit negotiator bemoaned the lack of progress made in the virtual meetings between the two sides.
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He stressed “the door is still open” for the UK to seek an extension to the transition period before the end of June. Boris Johnson has pledged not to ask the bloc for more time. Mr Barnier said: “My responsibility is to speak the truth and to tell the truth this week there have been no significant areas of progress.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--‘EU needs to recognise THIS!’ UK fires Brussels angry ultimatum on eve of Brexit showdown

Cabinet Office Minister Penny Mordaunt told the House of Commons that there are some very tough areas in Brexit negotiations , one of which is fishing .
The Paymaster General added that the UK will not waiver from demanding their rights are upheld and the European Union needs to recognise that .
Ms Mordaunt said : `` The last round of the negotiations touched on all the workstreams .
`` There have been in-depth discussions across all areas that have been very constructive on both parts .
`` There are some very tough areas , one of them is fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights enshrined in international law to be upheld and we are not wavering from that point .
`` The EU needs to recognise that . ''
Last week the BBC 's Europe Editor has revealed that negotiations regarding a post-Brexit trade agreement are pulling the UK and the EU further apart .
Katya Adler told BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme there have been `` real clashes '' in talks between the EU and the UK over a trade deal post-Brexit .
Ms Adler added that the trade talks have not been drastically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak .
The BBC 's Europe Editor said : `` I think if you look at normal trade negotiations it is quite natural in round four of negotiations to expect drama and clashes but then there would normally be time for everybody to calm down .
`` I think what is not normal about these negotiations is first of all trade negotiations are generally about bringing sides closer together .
`` These negotiations are actually pulling the UK and the EU further apart after us having been members of the EU .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal , negotiations have faltered because of it , they have been delayed .
`` Now the negotiations are taking place screen to screen instead of face to face which means when there are real clashes you can ’ t have that walk around the block to try and untangle them .
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Cabinet Office Minister Penny Mordaunt told the House of Commons that there are some very tough areas in Brexit negotiations, one of which is fishing. The Paymaster General added that the UK will not waiver from demanding their rights are upheld and the European Union needs to recognise that.
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Ms Mordaunt said: "The last round of the negotiations touched on all the workstreams. "There have been in-depth discussions across all areas that have been very constructive on both parts. "There are some very tough areas, one of them is fishing. "We are asking for our rights enshrined in international law to be upheld and we are not wavering from that point. "The EU needs to recognise that." READ MORE: Remainers dealt crushing blow as expert warns Brexit extension trouble
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Michel Barnier is the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator
Last week the BBC's Europe Editor has revealed that negotiations regarding a post-Brexit trade agreement are pulling the UK and the EU further apart. Katya Adler told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme there have been "real clashes" in talks between the EU and the UK over a trade deal post-Brexit. Ms Adler added that the trade talks have not been drastically affected due to circumstances of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The BBC's Europe Editor said: "I think if you look at normal trade negotiations it is quite natural in round four of negotiations to expect drama and clashes but then there would normally be time for everybody to calm down.
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Katya Adler says there are 'real clashes' in UK and EU Brexit talks
"I think what is not normal about these negotiations is first of all trade negotiations are generally about bringing sides closer together. "These negotiations are actually pulling the UK and the EU further apart after us having been members of the EU. "COVID-19 has made it far from normal, negotiations have faltered because of it, they have been delayed. "Now the negotiations are taking place screen to screen instead of face to face which means when there are real clashes you can’t have that walk around the block to try and untangle them. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Sturgeon begs Boris for more powers as Scotland faces huge financial black hole

Scotland 's finance secretary has appealed for greater authority for Holyrood , arguing that the current arrangement in place is not fit to adequately tackle `` an economic crisis of this scale '' .
Her plea comes after the Government 's chief economist last week warned Scotland 's economy may not bounce back to pre-epidemic levels until 2023 .
Kate Forbes , who serves as Scotland 's finance minister , said the Scottish Government would have no choice but to make `` deep cuts '' to public services if it was not handed more powers .
Writing in The Scotsman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devolved arrangements were not designed for a health emergency and an economic crisis of this scale .
“ With a global pandemic raging , fast decisions on public spending are required and it is critical that we have borrowing powers and greater financial flexibility to respond effectively .
“ Otherwise , the only way the Scottish Government will be able to fund our ongoing response would be to make deep cuts to other public services.
” She added : `` Our funding needs for the NHS , business and the third sector are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Government and , as things stand , the Scottish budget will have to make up the balance . ''
Ms Forbes said `` greatly enhanced fiscal powers '' were needed by Ms Sturgeon 's government to address the issues .
As it stands , the Scottish Government holds the power to undertake capital borrowing of up to £3 billion with an annual limit of £450 million .
In the first half of May , nearly a fifth of businesses in Scotland were temporarily closed , according to official figures .
Scotland 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government was `` working tirelessly to keep businesses afloat and ensure as few people as possible lose their jobs '' .
Ms Hyslop said more than £2.3 billion had already been offered to businesses to support them through the virus crisis .
She said : `` It is critical that we now gradually reopen the economy , following the route map out of lockdown that we have drawn up in close consultation with business organisations , trades unions and regulators .
`` During this critical phase we will continue to work with employers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work and help the economy on its path to recovery . ''
Ms Sturgeon said this week that she is `` optimistic '' at the next review of restrictions on June 18 that Scotland will be `` able to move , at least in part into the next phase '' of its route out of lockdown .
Moving into phase two in Scotland could allow pubs and restaurants to open outdoor spaces .

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Scotland's finance secretary has appealed for greater authority for Holyrood, arguing that the current arrangement in place is not fit to adequately tackle "an economic crisis of this scale". Her plea comes after the Government's chief economist last week warned Scotland's economy may not bounce back to pre-epidemic levels until 2023.
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Kate Forbes, who serves as Scotland's finance minister, said the Scottish Government would have no choice but to make "deep cuts" to public services if it was not handed more powers. Writing in The Scotsman, the MSP said: "The devolved arrangements were not designed for a health emergency and an economic crisis of this scale. “With a global pandemic raging, fast decisions on public spending are required and it is critical that we have borrowing powers and greater financial flexibility to respond effectively. “Otherwise, the only way the Scottish Government will be able to fund our ongoing response would be to make deep cuts to other public services.”
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Kate Forbes warned of 'deep cuts' if changes were not made to the current arrangement
She added: "Our funding needs for the NHS, business and the third sector are greater than the sums provided by the UK Government and, as things stand, the Scottish budget will have to make up the balance." Ms Forbes said "greatly enhanced fiscal powers" were needed by Ms Sturgeon's government to address the issues. As it stands, the Scottish Government holds the power to undertake capital borrowing of up to £3 billion with an annual limit of £450 million. In the first half of May, nearly a fifth of businesses in Scotland were temporarily closed, according to official figures. READ MORE: Boris Johnson’s demolition of Scottish independence bid exposed
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Holyrood
The Scottish Government is seeking new borrowing powers from Boris Johnson
Scotland's economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said the Scottish Government was "working tirelessly to keep businesses afloat and ensure as few people as possible lose their jobs". Ms Hyslop said more than £2.3 billion had already been offered to businesses to support them through the virus crisis. She said: "It is critical that we now gradually reopen the economy, following the route map out of lockdown that we have drawn up in close consultation with business organisations, trades unions and regulators.
UK coronavirus map
"During this critical phase we will continue to work with employers so that they can safely get back to work and help the economy on its path to recovery."
Ms Sturgeon said this week that she is "optimistic" at the next review of restrictions on June 18 that Scotland will be "able to move, at least in part into the next phase" of its route out of lockdown. Moving into phase two in Scotland could allow pubs and restaurants to open outdoor spaces.
A social distancing sign on a pole in Scotland


thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--Britain's READY to walk away! Barnier's bid to play for time BACKFIRES - 'Unacceptable'

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Penny Mordaunt said there would be “ no point ” in striking a last minute agreement because it would leave businesses scrambling to prepare for the changes .
The paymaster general said the UK is pushing for negotiations on future relations to be speeded up .
Eurocrats will be told on Friday that Britain will not agree to extend the transition period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in EU talks - furious Brexit row Ms Mordaunt told MPs progress has stalled but she remains “ confident ” a deal can be struck .
She said : “ There is no point in us arriving at an agreement at the 11th hour .
We have to arrive at agreement to enable it to be implemented , ratified , but also for our citizens and businesses to prepare .
“ That is what is dictating the timetable here .
That is why we must have renewed focus .
“ We are talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ format , about how we can increase the pace of negotiations , get the focus where we need it to be and get a deal done for both of our sakes.
” The Cabinet Office minister and Michael Gove , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , will hold talks on Friday with their EU counterparts on a joint Brexit committee .

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Penny Mordaunt said there would be “no point” in striking a last minute agreement because it would leave businesses scrambling to prepare for the changes. The paymaster general said the UK is pushing for negotiations on future relations to be speeded up. Eurocrats will be told on Friday that Britain will not agree to extend the transition period.
Ms Mordaunt told MPs progress has stalled but she remains “confident” a deal can be struck. She said: “There is no point in us arriving at an agreement at the 11th hour. We have to arrive at agreement to enable it to be implemented, ratified, but also for our citizens and businesses to prepare. “That is what is dictating the timetable here. That is why we must have renewed focus. “We are talking to the EU about a change of format, about how we can increase the pace of negotiations, get the focus where we need it to be and get a deal done for both of our sakes.” The Cabinet Office minister and Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will hold talks on Friday with their EU counterparts on a joint Brexit committee.
Michel Barnier has been warned Britain is ready to walk away
Ms Mordaunt said that “despite the political bluster” from Brussels during the transitions talks she believes there is “good faith” on both sides. But she said the current demands by the bloc would “bind us” into EU law and would be “completely unacceptable”. She insisted Britain “won’t be barrelling off a cliff edge” if negotiations collapse because businesses will have time to prepare for leaving on world trade terms. "We've now reached an important moment for these talks,” she said. “To make progress we need to accelerate and intensify our work and the Government is working closely with the EU to achieve that,” she said. READ MORE: How injured John Cleese demanded Juncker be HANGED amid Brexit row
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Ms Mordaunt told the Commons the fourth round of talks between the UK and EU last week were "constructive" but said there was "no movement on the most difficult areas where differences of principle are at their most acute", including fisheries, governance arrangements and the "level playing field" arrangements. She said it was in the interest of both the UK and EU to reach a deal to allow economies to recover swiftly from the coronavirus crisis. Britain’s “finite resources” can then be channelled into “levelling up” the country rather than paying in the EU budget, she added. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-09--'Utter tosh!' Fury as Sturgeon denies 200 people died after catching COVID-19 in hospital

Speaking at the Scottish Government 's coronavirus briefing , Nicola Sturgeon denied over 200 people died after contracting the virus in Scottish hospitals .
Confronted by the BBC on the claim some people died after being released from hospital where they are presumed to have caught COVID-19 , she said : `` I think one point to be very cautious about and make sure it 's understood would be that it is really important ... Because somebody is diagnosed with having this virus in a hospital , whether that 's a patient or a member of staff , it does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracted the virus in hospital .
`` They may have picked it up in the community and had it and been incubating it when they came into hospital . ''
The response sparked the fury of those following the daily brief who promptly took to Twitter to express their outrage .
One viewer wrote : `` Nicola Sturgeon waffling on trying 2deny 200 of the elderly who came out of hospital & were shoved into the # CareHomes had caught # Covid19 in hospital .
`` She tries to tell us there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it so we ’ ll take it from # Krankie that 199 caught it .
Disgraceful '' And another : `` Absolutely disgusting by Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP to go all out on denying that deaths in Scotland from COVID being caught in hospital was anything to do with them . ''
READ MORE : Tory minister in furious radio clash over failed coronavirus app One Twitter user added : `` What an answer Nicola Sturgeon !
When asked why over 200 people have died after catching the disease in hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they may have brought it in with them !
`` Total deflection of the scale of the issue !
Surprised you didn ’ t say it came from England ! ''
And another : `` OMG !
Nicola Sturgeon doesn ’ t know what the hell she is talking about !
She has just said that people in hospitals are not spreading COVID-19 or that if people have caught it , they haven ’ t got it from being in hospital !
What utter tosh ! ''
A total of 2,422 patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus , up by seven from 2,415 on Monday , Nicola Sturgeon said .
This is the first rise in deaths in Scotland since Saturday but Ms Sturgeon said there is always a `` weekend lag '' in reported deaths .
The First Minister said 15,653 people have tested positive for the virus in Scotland , up by 14 from 15,639 the day before .
There are 1,011 people in hospital with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 , a decrease of 31 .
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[ POLL ] The SNP leader said while the rise of seven deaths was `` not what we wanted to hear '' , there was a still a `` clear downward trend '' in the number of fatalities .
She said : `` After two consecutive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's figure of seven is of course not what we would have wanted to hear , but I think it is important to stress it is not a surprise either .
`` We have consistently said we know there is a weekend lag in registration of deaths , as the numbers we report on Tuesdays are usually higher than the numbers we report on Sundays and Mondays .
`` So today 's figure , though an increase on the last two days , is nevertheless a further indication of a clear downward trend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing their lives to this virus and that of course is clearly welcome . ''

Nicola Sturgeon grilled on deaths from in-hospital contraction
Speaking at the Scottish Government's coronavirus briefing, Nicola Sturgeon denied over 200 people died after contracting the virus in Scottish hospitals. Confronted by the BBC on the claim some people died after being released from hospital where they are presumed to have caught COVID-19, she said: "I think one point to be very cautious about and make sure it's understood would be that it is really important... Because somebody is diagnosed with having this virus in a hospital, whether that's a patient or a member of staff, it does not automatically and necessarily mean that they contracted the virus in hospital.
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"They may have picked it up in the community and had it and been incubating it when they came into hospital." The response sparked the fury of those following the daily brief who promptly took to Twitter to express their outrage. One viewer wrote: "Nicola Sturgeon waffling on trying 2deny 200 of the elderly who came out of hospital & were shoved into the #CareHomes had caught #Covid19 in hospital. "She tries to tell us there’s no proof that 200 did catch it so we’ll take it from #Krankie that 199 caught it. Disgraceful" And another: "Absolutely disgusting by Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP to go all out on denying that deaths in Scotland from COVID being caught in hospital was anything to do with them." READ MORE: Tory minister in furious radio clash over failed coronavirus app
Nicola Sturgeon announces an increase of seven new coronavirus deaths in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon denied people died in Scotland after catching coronavirus in hospital
One Twitter user added: "What an answer Nicola Sturgeon! When asked why over 200 people have died after catching the disease in hospital, she states that they didn’t, they may have brought it in with them! "Total deflection of the scale of the issue! Surprised you didn’t say it came from England!" And another: "OMG! Nicola Sturgeon doesn’t know what the hell she is talking about! She has just said that people in hospitals are not spreading COVID-19 or that if people have caught it, they haven’t got it from being in hospital! What utter tosh!" A total of 2,422 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, up by seven from 2,415 on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon said.
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Nicola Sturgeon says changes will be made to shielding advice
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-10--Ian Blackford shamed as Boris Johnson dismantles SNP's coronavirus 'myth-making'

The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister of failing to follow scientific advice on the coronavirus two-metre rule as the Cabinet is reviewing the measure to potentially half it to one metre .
Mr Blackford warned the British public is growing tired and mistrusting of the Government 's guidance on COVID-19 , but Boris Johnson immediately dismantled his claim .
The Prime Minister said : `` The people of this country are overwhelmingly following the guidance that this Government gives .
`` And tomorrow , the House will be hearing more about what 's happening with NHS test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary degree of natural compliance , natural understanding of the British people .
`` In spite of all the obscurantism and myth-making that we 've heard from the parties opposite . ''
Mr Blackford challenged the Prime Minister on the science of reducing the two-metre rule .
He said : `` We know that the Cabinet has discussed reducing the two-metre social distancing rule but that 's not the experts ' advice right now .
`` Sage reported that being exposed to the virus for six-seconds at one metre is the same as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres .
`` That is a significant increase in risk . ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` There are all sorts of views about the two-metre rule , he 's absolutely correct in what he says about the Sage advice .
`` But clearly , as the incidence of the disease comes down , as I think members of Sage would confirm , the statistical likelihood of being infected - no matter how close or far you are from somebody who may or may not have coronavirus - goes down . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule is `` under review '' , adding : `` I believe that those measures , the two-metre rule , need now be kept under review .
`` As we drive this disease down , as we get the incidence down , working together , I want to make sure we keep that two-metre rule under constant review . ''
The Prime Minister also urged Sir Keir Starmer to encourage `` his friends in the left-wing trade unions '' to help get schools ready .
Sir Keir replied `` let 's have this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had already spoken to the Labour leader about his schools plan , adding : `` The Prime Minister and I have never discussed our letter in any phone call - he knows it and I know it .
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He knows it so please drop that . ''
Sir Keir said the UK is the `` outlier '' compared to other countries in returning children to school , telling the Commons : `` It 's no good the Prime Minister flailing around trying to blame others . ''
He said the PM did not consult relevant parties or have scientific backing when he made his announcement on schools in May , also saying : `` It 's time he took responsibility for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely avoidable .
The consequences are stark . ''
Mr Johnson accused Sir Keir of being unsure over whether schools are not safe enough or should be reopened quicker , adding 37 percent of pupils in Year 6 at primary schools have returned and this is increasing .

PMQs: Boris Johnson shuts down Blackford’s ‘myth making’
The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister of failing to follow scientific advice on the coronavirus two-metre rule as the Cabinet is reviewing the measure to potentially half it to one metre. Mr Blackford warned the British public is growing tired and mistrusting of the Government's guidance on COVID-19, but Boris Johnson immediately dismantled his claim.
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The Prime Minister said: "The people of this country are overwhelmingly following the guidance that this Government gives. "And tomorrow, the House will be hearing more about what's happening with NHS test and trace. "They will find an extraordinary degree of natural compliance, natural understanding of the British people. "In spite of all the obscurantism and myth-making that we've heard from the parties opposite." READ MORE: UK economy hardest hit by COVID - global outlook shows huge drop
Ian Blackford accused of coronavirus 'myth-making' by Boris Johnson during PMQs
Ian Blackford challenged Boris Johnson on the science of reducing the two-metre rule
Mr Blackford challenged the Prime Minister on the science of reducing the two-metre rule. He said: "We know that the Cabinet has discussed reducing the two-metre social distancing rule but that's not the experts' advice right now. "Sage reported that being exposed to the virus for six-seconds at one metre is the same as being exposed for one minute at two metres. "That is a significant increase in risk." Mr Johnson replied: "There are all sorts of views about the two-metre rule, he's absolutely correct in what he says about the Sage advice. "But clearly, as the incidence of the disease comes down, as I think members of Sage would confirm, the statistical likelihood of being infected - no matter how close or far you are from somebody who may or may not have coronavirus - goes down."
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PMQs: Boris Johnson shuts down Starmer over schools policy
He then told MPs the two-metre socially distancing rule is "under review", adding: "I believe that those measures, the two-metre rule, need now be kept under review. "As we drive this disease down, as we get the incidence down, working together, I want to make sure we keep that two-metre rule under constant review." The Prime Minister also urged Sir Keir Starmer to encourage "his friends in the left-wing trade unions" to help get schools ready. Sir Keir replied "let's have this out" after the Prime Minister suggested he had already spoken to the Labour leader about his schools plan, adding: "The Prime Minister and I have never discussed our letter in any phone call - he knows it and I know it. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-10--Boris Johnson mocks Keir Starmer's desperate plea on schools in scathing PMQs swipe

Boris Johnson urged the Labour Party leader to make up his mind on whether he supports pupils staying home until September or not .
Sir Keir Starmer challenged the Government 's U-turn after the Secretary of Education admitted not all primary school students would be able to head back to class before the autumn .
But Mr Johnson insisted he had discussed the plans with Sir Keir , which led the Prime Minister to shut down his opponent : `` As I ’ ve told the House before , I ’ ve been in contact with the Right Honourable Gentleman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which we tried to agree to a way forward which he then seems to deviate from later on .
`` Last week he was telling the House it was not safe yet to send the kids back to school .
`` This week he ’ s saying not enough kids are going back to school .
I really think he needs to make up his mind . ''
The Prime Minister continued : `` Since he ’ s so fond of these international comparisons , he should know there are some countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going back to school .
`` And we are being extremely cautious in our approach , we are following the plan that we set out and I think the people of this country will want to follow it .
JUST IN : PMQs LIVE : Boris Johnson set to clash with Keir Starmer as Coronavirus pandemic continues '' And all the evidence shows 97 percent of the schools that have submitted data are seeing kids come back to school .
`` What I would like to hear from the honourable gentleman is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of encouragement to some of his friends in the left-wing trade unions to get the schools ready . ''
But Keir Starmer denied he had discussed his views on the reopening of schools in a phone call with Mr Johnson or in other one-on-one meetings recently .
Sir Keir said : `` The Prime Minister and I have never discussed our letter in any phone calls .
He knows it and I know it .
`` The task force has never been the subject of a conversation between him and me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the telephone .
`` He knows it , so please drop that .
Secondly , he mentions other countries - plenty of other countries are getting their children back to school .
He added : `` Wales is an example across Europe , there are other examples .
`` We ’ re the outlier on this , and it ’ s no good the Prime Minister flailing around to blame others . ''
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PMQs: Boris Johnson says Starmer should offer a 'bit of support'
Boris Johnson urged the Labour Party leader to make up his mind on whether he supports pupils staying home until September or not. Sir Keir Starmer challenged the Government's U-turn after the Secretary of Education admitted not all primary school students would be able to head back to class before the autumn. But Mr Johnson insisted he had discussed the plans with Sir Keir, which led the Prime Minister to shut down his opponent: "As I’ve told the House before, I’ve been in contact with the Right Honourable Gentleman by a modern device called the telephone in which we tried to agree to a way forward which he then seems to deviate from later on.
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"Last week he was telling the House it was not safe yet to send the kids back to school. "This week he’s saying not enough kids are going back to school. I really think he needs to make up his mind." The Prime Minister continued: "Since he’s so fond of these international comparisons, he should know there are some countries in Europe where no primary school kids are going back to school. "And we are being extremely cautious in our approach, we are following the plan that we set out and I think the people of this country will want to follow it. JUST IN: PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson set to clash with Keir Starmer as Coronavirus pandemic continues
Boris Johnson clashed with Keir Starmer over his conduct during the outbreak
Boris Johnson insisted the Government is being guided by the evidence
"And all the evidence shows 97 percent of the schools that have submitted data are seeing kids come back to school. "What I would like to hear from the honourable gentleman is a bit of support for that and a bit of encouragement to some of his friends in the left-wing trade unions to get the schools ready." But Keir Starmer denied he had discussed his views on the reopening of schools in a phone call with Mr Johnson or in other one-on-one meetings recently. Sir Keir said: "The Prime Minister and I have never discussed our letter in any phone calls. He knows it and I know it. READ MORE: Oxford Chancellor dismantles Cecil Rhodes statue row with brilliant Nelson Mandela point
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