thedailyexpress--2020-10-15--Brexiteers rage at Verhofstadt after smug tweet over being 'served slice of humble pie'

The Belgian MEP took to Twitter after EU leaders demanded the UK `` make the necessary moves to make an agreement possible ” following a summit in Brussels .
Mr Verhofstadt gleefully tweeted : “ Once again , the hard Brexiteers who dream of dividing the EU are served a slice of humble pie .
“ The EU27 & European Parliament is united on # Brexit .
A close partnership yes , but also a fair one !
” But the Belgian MEP ’ s gloating tweet prompted an angry reaction from Brexiteers .
One blasted : “ Once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave .
“ If only you were interested in negotiating a fair deal , this could all be sorted now .
“ Remind Macron that without a FTA there are no fish at all.
” Another hit out : “ Listen up Guy - there is NO 'hard ' or soft Brexit - had a half-leave been on the ballot paper , I would have voted to remain !
“ Half leaving is the worst option of all , it means 27 EU countries will have control over the UK trading rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A third commented : “ You are so scared that the UK will beat you once we are independent.
” Another Brexiteer wrote : “ The sooner we leave under WTO rules the better !
Guy , many of us always knew that there wouldn ’ t ever be a deal.
” A fifth said : “ Let 's get this right , you wo n't sign anything unless you get our fish , if we walk you do n't get any fish .
Really strong position that mate.
” One more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to intervene and make any situation worse.
” But others agreed with the Belgian MEP , with one Twitter user commenting : “ Humble pie without the cherries and not even oven ready.
” DO N'T MISS 'Sanctions ?
No !
Actions ?
No ! '
Guy Verhofstadt loses it in EU outburst [ VIDEO ] ‘ Keep your meddling EU nose out !
’ Verhofstadt mocked over Brexit rant [ INSIGHT ] Verhofstadt branded 'bitter ex ' as makes desperate Brexit claim [ ANALYSIS ] Mr Verhofstadt ’ s tweet comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Council on post-Brexit trade talks “ unusual ” .
The UK ’ s chief negotiator said on Twitter : `` Disappointed by the European Council conclusions on UK/EU negotiations .
`` ( I 'm ) surprised the EU is no longer committed to working 'intensively ' to reach a future partnership as agreed with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on October 3 .
`` Also surprised by the suggestion that to get an agreement all future moves must come from the UK .

Verhofstadt issues Von der Leyen warning over pushing EU deal
The Belgian MEP took to Twitter after EU leaders demanded the UK "make the necessary moves to make an agreement possible” following a summit in Brussels. Mr Verhofstadt gleefully tweeted: “Once again, the hard Brexiteers who dream of dividing the EU are served a slice of humble pie.
“The EU27 & European Parliament is united on #Brexit. A close partnership yes, but also a fair one!” But the Belgian MEP’s gloating tweet prompted an angry reaction from Brexiteers. One blasted: “Once again, you show why we were right to leave. “If only you were interested in negotiating a fair deal, this could all be sorted now.
Guy Verhofstadt sparked a furious reaction from Brexiteers with his tweet
The Belgian MEP took to Twitter after EU leaders demanded the UK "make the necessary moves to make an agreement possible” following a summit in Brussels
“Remind Macron that without a FTA there are no fish at all.” Another hit out: “Listen up Guy - there is NO 'hard' or soft Brexit - had a half-leave been on the ballot paper, I would have voted to remain! “Half leaving is the worst option of all, it means 27 EU countries will have control over the UK trading rules. Do NOT do it Boris!” A third commented: “You are so scared that the UK will beat you once we are independent.” READ MORE: EU army: Verhofstadt sparks backlash after military force demand
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Mr Verhofstadt gleefully tweeted about Brexiteers being “served a slice of humble pie”
Another Brexiteer wrote: “The sooner we leave under WTO rules the better! Guy, many of us always knew that there wouldn’t ever be a deal.” A fifth said: “Let's get this right, you won't sign anything unless you get our fish, if we walk you don't get any fish. Really strong position that mate.” One more added: “Guy. Always one to intervene and make any situation worse.” But others agreed with the Belgian MEP, with one Twitter user commenting: “Humble pie without the cherries and not even oven ready.” DON'T MISS
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The Belgian MEP’s gloating tweet prompted an angry reaction from Brexiteers
Mr Verhofstadt’s tweet comes as Lord Frost branded the response from the European Council on post-Brexit trade talks “unusual”. The UK’s chief negotiator said on Twitter: "Disappointed by the European Council conclusions on UK/EU negotiations. "(I'm) surprised the EU is no longer committed to working 'intensively' to reach a future partnership as agreed with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on October 3. "Also surprised by the suggestion that to get an agreement all future moves must come from the UK.
Once again, the hard Brexiteers who dream of dividing the EU are served a slice of humble pie. ������
The EU27 & European Parliament is united on #Brexit. A close partnership yes, but also a fair one! https://t.co/1IZlxvIVGR — Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) October 15, 2020
"It's an unusual approach to conducting a negotiation." He added that Boris Johnson would "set out UK reactions and approach" tomorrow. Last month, the Prime Minister indicated he would walk away from the negotiating table and prepare for no deal if there was no agreement by October 15.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-15--Boris urged to sack Hancock as Health Secretary's 'I know best attitude' under fire - poll

Mr Hancock is facing pressure to step down from his ministerial post from renowned oncologist and vaccine researcher Dr Angus Dalgleish .
The professor of oncology at St George ’ s Hospital in London said the health secretary has had “ nine long months to educate himself out of his ignorance of the scientific implications of the COVID-19 pandemic ” as he blasted his dismissal of the possibility of herd immunity .
Dr Dalgleish said he wants to see the Prime Minister sack Mr Hancock over “ his apparent inability to assess the medical evidence that is mounting against lockdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to move London and other areas into the “ high ” Tier 2 of the lockdown system , Mr Hancock told the House of Commons : “ I know that these measures are not easy but I also know that they are vital.
” As millions of people across England brace for tougher restrictions under new local lockdowns , Express.co.uk conducted a survey asking readers if Mr Johnson should fire Mr Hancock .
The majority of the 5,737 readers who responded to the poll said they would back such a move .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hancock should lose his spot in the Cabinet while 31 percent ( 1,818 ) said he should stay .
Just one percent ( 60 ) of respondents said they didn ’ t know .
In comments , readers explained their reasons , with many saying they felt Mr Hancock ’ s moves were not backed up by scientific evidence .
One person accused the Health Secretary of behaving “ like a petulant schoolboy ” .
READ MORE : Frost puts UK on no-deal brink as EU 'no longer committed ' to talks And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should sack Hancock , then sack himself.
” However , other readers who were critical of the Health Secretary ’ s approach to the pandemic argued it would not be in the best interests of the country to sack him .
One reader questioned why such a move would be wise when “ whoever replaces him will still be run by the globalist puppeteers who are controlling the failed ‘ scientists ’ to push their agenda.
” Another respondent said they could not think of any Tory MP who would do a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midst of a public health crisis .
They said : “ I ’ m saying no because , let ’ s face it , there is no one capable of taking charge .
“ The Tories have had 10 years to sort out the problems in the NHS and done nothing , now we are reaping the results .
“ As to the COVID problem , they are all running around like headless chickens , looking to blame someone for their incompetence .
”

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Mr Hancock is facing pressure to step down from his ministerial post from renowned oncologist and vaccine researcher Dr Angus Dalgleish. The professor of oncology at St George’s Hospital in London said the health secretary has had “nine long months to educate himself out of his ignorance of the scientific implications of the COVID-19 pandemic” as he blasted his dismissal of the possibility of herd immunity.
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Dr Dalgleish said he wants to see the Prime Minister sack Mr Hancock over “his apparent inability to assess the medical evidence that is mounting against lockdowns”. Announcing the Government’s decision to move London and other areas into the “high” Tier 2 of the lockdown system, Mr Hancock told the House of Commons: “I know that these measures are not easy but I also know that they are vital.” As millions of people across England brace for tougher restrictions under new local lockdowns, Express.co.uk conducted a survey asking readers if Mr Johnson should fire Mr Hancock. The majority of the 5,737 readers who responded to the poll said they would back such a move.
Express.co.uk readers have called on the PM to sack Matt Hancock as Health Secretary
The Prime Minister has been told to sack Mr Hancock from his Cabinet
Sixty-eight percent (3,859) said Mr Hancock should lose his spot in the Cabinet while 31 percent (1,818) said he should stay. Just one percent (60) of respondents said they didn’t know. In comments, readers explained their reasons, with many saying they felt Mr Hancock’s moves were not backed up by scientific evidence. One person accused the Health Secretary of behaving “like a petulant schoolboy”. READ MORE: Frost puts UK on no-deal brink as EU 'no longer committed' to talks
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Matt Hancock dismissed the possibility of herd immunity
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And yet a third fumed: “Boris should sack Hancock, then sack himself.” However, other readers who were critical of the Health Secretary’s approach to the pandemic argued it would not be in the best interests of the country to sack him. One reader questioned why such a move would be wise when “whoever replaces him will still be run by the globalist puppeteers who are controlling the failed ‘scientists’ to push their agenda.” Another respondent said they could not think of any Tory MP who would do a better job of making major decisions in the midst of a public health crisis.
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They said: “I’m saying no because, let’s face it, there is no one capable of taking charge. “The Tories have had 10 years to sort out the problems in the NHS and done nothing, now we are reaping the results. “As to the COVID problem, they are all running around like headless chickens, looking to blame someone for their incompetence.”
Mr Hancock's approach to the pandemic has been heavily scrutinised by virologists


thedailyexpress--2020-10-15--Brexit core issues: The five issues UK and EU officials remain far apart on

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EU and UK leaders are facing a crunch time for Brexit talks , as both teams endeavour to avoid a no-deal Brexit before 2021 .
The bloc recently joined with Emmanuel Macron to issue an uncompromising message to Boris Johnson , in which they insisted the Government must accept EU terms or rollover to no-deal .
The British side remains stubborn in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standoff with EU negotiators on several issues .
One of the obstacles in the way of a smooth Brexit is an agreement on fishing in the English Channel .
UK negotiators must still reach access arrangements for the EU in British waters .
Emmanuel Macron has refused any changes to the current agreement , as he will need support from the north of France when he runs for reelection in 2022 .
The region shares the English channel with the UK and requires British waters to meet fishing quotas .
READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU 'no longer committed ' to talks

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EU and UK leaders are facing a crunch time for Brexit talks, as both teams endeavour to avoid a no-deal Brexit before 2021. The bloc recently joined with Emmanuel Macron to issue an uncompromising message to Boris Johnson, in which they insisted the Government must accept EU terms or rollover to no-deal. The British side remains stubborn in its approach to deal-making and has reached a standoff with EU negotiators on several issues.
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Fishing One of the obstacles in the way of a smooth Brexit is an agreement on fishing in the English Channel. UK negotiators must still reach access arrangements for the EU in British waters. Emmanuel Macron has refused any changes to the current agreement, as he will need support from the north of France when he runs for reelection in 2022. The region shares the English channel with the UK and requires British waters to meet fishing quotas. READ MORE: Frost puts UK on no-deal brink as EU 'no longer committed' to talks
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READ MORE Brexiteer pinpoints why Boris was NEVER serious about no deal threat Level playing field The level playing field refers to a set of rules and standards which prevent businesses from one country undercutting rivals in others. The EU employs the level playing field in their single market, and the bloc wants the UK to continue abiding by some of these rules in pursuit of fairness. British officials have already agreed to follow some rules on state aid and competition and pledged not to lower existing environmental and about commitments. However, they reject the EU's position for rigid legal commitment and do not want to agree to anything which goes beyond a typical trade agreement.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Merkel slaps down Macron as he puts Brexit deal on brink 'fishing isn't the ONLY topic!'

The German Chancellor said France , and other European Union nations , would lose access to British waters if Britain quits the transition period without an agreement .
She told a news conference : “ The topic of fish is n't the only topic which still needs to be tackled and if we ca n't find an agreement with Great Britain then there will be no agreement about access to British fishing grounds , you also have to keep that in mind.
” Mr Macron has become increasingly isolated in his attempt to secure the same level of access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the end of the year .
And Boris Johnson has now warned he will walk away from negotiations with the EU unless the bloc offers significant concessions .
Mrs Merkel insisted both sides would have to compromise , including on the regulatory level-playing field .
She said : “ We also need to be ready to compromise .
If we want to have an agreement , then both sides need to make a move toward each other “ This goes for the level playing field , as well as the question of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is far from the only issue .
“ The most important thing is that if we accept and recognise that the UK wants to strike out on its own path and don ’ t want to conform to certain rules of the single market – or it wants to introduce new aid regimes that don ’ t exist in the European Union – then we need to have mechanisms for the new distance between the European Union and the legal framework of the UK , on how we react and what mechanisms we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade relations . ''
Earlier today Mr Johnson urged firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit because he would n't engage with the EU unless the bloc changed its `` fundamental approach '' .
The Prime Minister said : `` From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade .
To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels that wo n't work for our EU partners .
They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is completely unacceptable to an independent country .
`` And since we have only ten weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1 , I have to make a judgment about the likely outcome and to get us all ready .
And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months , and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal , I have concluded that we should get ready from January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global free trade .
And we can do it , because we always knew that there would be change on January 1 , whatever type of relationship we had .
`` And so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready , for our travellers to get ready , and of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , on such issues as social security and aviation , nuclear cooperation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason , it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership , they are not willing , unless there are some fundamental change in approach , to offer this country the same terms as Canada . ''
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said the intervention was `` positive '' and said the EU would now have to work on a compromise offer .
He told a news conference European capitals must accept that won ’ t secure 100 percent of their demands in any post-Brexit trade deal with Britain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not get 100 percent of what we want , that ’ s impossible in a negotiation , you always have to find compromise . ''
But France 's Emmanuel Macron stood firm and refused to back down in the row over a post-Brexit trade deal .
He said : `` It 's not the job of the leaders of the 27 countries who have decided to stay in the EU to keep the British Prime Minister happy .
`` The British , whatever we told them during the vote , needs the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on us , than we depend on them .
`` The British proposal is to get access to the single market without respecting the rules .
`` It ’ s unacceptable .
We would put the single market in an impossible position would allow to have permanent dumping by the British . ''

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The German Chancellor said France, and other European Union nations, would lose access to British waters if Britain quits the transition period without an agreement. She told a news conference: “The topic of fish isn't the only topic which still needs to be tackled and if we can't find an agreement with Great Britain then there will be no agreement about access to British fishing grounds, you also have to keep that in mind.” Mr Macron has become increasingly isolated in his attempt to secure the same level of access to Britain’s waters for European vessels after the end of the year.
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And Boris Johnson has now warned he will walk away from negotiations with the EU unless the bloc offers significant concessions. Mrs Merkel insisted both sides would have to compromise, including on the regulatory level-playing field. She said: “We also need to be ready to compromise. If we want to have an agreement, then both sides need to make a move toward each other
Angela Merkel has warned Emmanuel Macron France risks losing all of its fishing opportunities in UK
Angela Merkel said the EU will compromise in post-Brexit talks with UK
“This goes for the level playing field, as well as the question of governance and for fishing – but fishing is far from the only issue. “The most important thing is that if we accept and recognise that the UK wants to strike out on its own path and don’t want to conform to certain rules of the single market – or it wants to introduce new aid regimes that don’t exist in the European Union – then we need to have mechanisms for the new distance between the European Union and the legal framework of the UK, on how we react and what mechanisms we have to ensure that we have fair trade relations." Earlier today Mr Johnson urged firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit because he wouldn't engage with the EU unless the bloc changed its "fundamental approach".
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brussels
The Prime Minister said: "From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade. To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels that won't work for our EU partners. They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is completely unacceptable to an independent country. "And since we have only ten weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1, I have to make a judgment about the likely outcome and to get us all ready. And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months, and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal, I have concluded that we should get ready from January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's, based on simple principles of global free trade. And we can do it, because we always knew that there would be change on January 1, whatever type of relationship we had. "And so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready, for our travellers to get ready, and of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, on such issues as social security and aviation, nuclear cooperation, and so on. But for whatever reason, it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there are some fundamental change in approach, to offer this country the same terms as Canada." MUST READ: Sturgeon attacks Boris for prioritising Brexit over COVID
French President Emmanuel Macron
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Macron crisis: President's popularity plunges as French think UK has upper hand on Brexit

Emmanuel Macron is under `` huge pressure '' not to give into the UK on fisheries , following catastrophic domestic polling on his performance as French leader .
Sky News ' deputy political editor Sam Coates analysed recent polling which showed French President 's popularity plunging among voters in France .
A recent YouGov poll also showed France was the only nation in the EU where a greater proportion believe Britain to have the upper hand in the negotiations .
Mr Coates explained : `` The issue we are facing is not how Britain can negotiate with Brussels , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We can see that most countries people think Brussels has the upper hand including the UK , Denmark , Germany , Sweden .
`` They think that this negotiation will end with Brussels getting on over the Brits .
`` But the most significant is the polling in France .
It is reversed .
It is the one country where they think the Brits have the upper hand , and Brussels has the weaker hand to play . ''
JUST IN : Brexit poll : Should Boris give in to Macron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , released earlier this month , showed 39 percent of French respondents claimed Britain has the upper hand , compared to just 30 percent backing the EU advantage .
Mr Coates said : `` This is a huge problem for Emmanuel Macron .
`` If people in that country believe that their leader and the union they are part of is the weaker of the two negotiating partners then that will leave them dissatisfied with their government 's performance when it comes to Brexit .
`` That is putting big pressure on Emmanuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why Macron is the EU leader playing hardball the most . ''
He pointed to a national poll tracker in France which showed Mr Macron , who faces a presidential race in 2022 , only had a 38 percent approval rate .
Approximately 62 percent of respondents disapproved of the French President 's leadership .
Mr Coates explained : `` You can see he has a big deficit here .
He is in the red with his electorate .
He is clearly trailing with people thinking he is doing a bad job .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ French worries that Brexit is not going their way and worries that the French are not playing the big role they often are in these debates . ''
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Emmanuel Macron is under "huge pressure" not to give into the UK on fisheries, following catastrophic domestic polling on his performance as French leader. Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates analysed recent polling which showed French President's popularity plunging among voters in France. A recent YouGov poll also showed France was the only nation in the EU where a greater proportion believe Britain to have the upper hand in the negotiations.
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Mr Coates explained: "The issue we are facing is not how Britain can negotiate with Brussels, but instead the different actors inside the EU. "We can see that most countries people think Brussels has the upper hand including the UK, Denmark, Germany, Sweden. "They think that this negotiation will end with Brussels getting on over the Brits. "But the most significant is the polling in France. It is reversed. It is the one country where they think the Brits have the upper hand, and Brussels has the weaker hand to play." JUST IN: Brexit poll: Should Boris give in to Macron's fishing demands?
Recent polling showed French President's popularity plunging among voters in France
Approximately 62 percent of respondents disapproved of the French President's leadership
The YouGov poll, released earlier this month, showed 39 percent of French respondents claimed Britain has the upper hand, compared to just 30 percent backing the EU advantage. Mr Coates said: "This is a huge problem for Emmanuel Macron. "If people in that country believe that their leader and the union they are part of is the weaker of the two negotiating partners then that will leave them dissatisfied with their government's performance when it comes to Brexit. "That is putting big pressure on Emmanuel Macron. Recent voter polling also explains why Macron is the EU leader playing hardball the most." He pointed to a national poll tracker in France which showed Mr Macron, who faces a presidential race in 2022, only had a 38 percent approval rate.
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Macron, who faces a presidential race in 2022, only has a 38 percent approval rate
Approximately 62 percent of respondents disapproved of the French President's leadership. Mr Coates explained: "You can see he has a big deficit here. He is in the red with his electorate. He is clearly trailing with people thinking he is doing a bad job. "It is this polling which shows French worries that Brexit is not going their way and worries that the French are not playing the big role they often are in these debates." DON'T MISS: BBC's Katya Adler predicts EU will hand over big compromises to UK [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--'Takes two to tango!' EU hits back after Boris Johnson says Brussels MUST back down

Brussels sources said Michel Barnier has enough flexibility in the mandate handed to him by member states to conclude a post-Brexit trade and security agreement .
Diplomats insisted the Prime Minister would still have to offer a number of concessions on controls over subsidies to business and future fishing opportunities in British waters .
One EU diplomat said : “ A compromise takes two to tango , and Michel Barnier has enough flexibility in his mandate to explore different options with London.
” It comes after Mr Johnson insisted the EU would have to change make a “ fundamental change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister said the bloc would have to “ come to us ” if it wants to agree a deal , in line with Downing Street ’ s plan for a Canada-style free-trade agreement .
Mr Johnson said : “ From the outset we were totally clear we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade .
To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels , that won ’ t work for our EU partners .
They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is completely unacceptable to an independent country .
“ Since we have only 10 weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1 , I have to make a judgement about the likely outcome and get us ready .
Given that they ’ ve refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months , and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada style deal , I ’ ve concluded we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free trade .
“ We can do it .
Because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready , for travellers to get ready .
And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , by the way on such issues as social security and aviation , U.K. cooperation and so on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the summit that after 45 years of membership they are not willing unless there is some fundamental change of approach to offer this country the same terms as Canada.
” EU negotiators will travel to London next week to pick up the Brexit talks .
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said : “ The EU continues to work for a deal , but not at any price .
“ As planned , our negotiation team will go to London next week to intensify these negotiations.
” Mr Barnier last night vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they were concerned with the recent progress .

Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
Brussels sources said Michel Barnier has enough flexibility in the mandate handed to him by member states to conclude a post-Brexit trade and security agreement. Diplomats insisted the Prime Minister would still have to offer a number of concessions on controls over subsidies to business and future fishing opportunities in British waters. One EU diplomat said: “A compromise takes two to tango, and Michel Barnier has enough flexibility in his mandate to explore different options with London.”
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It comes after Mr Johnson insisted the EU would have to change make a “fundamental change in its approach”. The Prime Minister said the bloc would have to “come to us” if it wants to agree a deal, in line with Downing Street’s plan for a Canada-style free-trade agreement. Mr Johnson said: “From the outset we were totally clear we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade. To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels, that won’t work for our EU partners. They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is completely unacceptable to an independent country.
EU still expects UK to compromise after Boris Johnson's warning
“Since we have only 10 weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1, I have to make a judgement about the likely outcome and get us ready. Given that they’ve refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months, and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada style deal, I’ve concluded we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia’s, based on simple principles of global free trade. “We can do it. Because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready, for travellers to get ready. And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, by the way on such issues as social security and aviation, U.K. cooperation and so on. But for whatever reason it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership they are not willing unless there is some fundamental change of approach to offer this country the same terms as Canada.”
EU negotiators will travel to London next week to pick up the Brexit talks. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “The EU continues to work for a deal, but not at any price. “As planned, our negotiation team will go to London next week to intensify these negotiations.” Mr Barnier last night vowed to intensify the negoations after EU leaders said they were concerned with the recent progress.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--EU's Brexit punishment plot backfires as Europeans think UK will FLOURISH poll says

When discounting 'do n't knows ' , a majorty of Italians and French believe that the UK will reap long-term benefits from leaving the European Union , a poll has indicated .
There is concern in Brussels the EU 's attempt to show leaving the bloc offers no benefits has backfired .
Brexiteers have long accused the EU of trying to punish Britain as a means of preventing other member-states from attempting to leave the bloc .
In another question , a huge number of respondents in Italy and France said they wanted to completely quit as members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the EU 's founding members - Germany , Italy and France - on their attitudes towards the bloc .
The surveys were carried out on behalf of Euronews by Rudfield and Wilton , with sample sizes of 1,500 in each country .
A majority of Germans - nearly 60 percent - said the UK would not reap any long term benefits from leaving the European Union , according to the survey .
JUST IN : Fisheries stand-off threatens Brexit talks as EU still refuses to move However , just 30 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with four out of ten Italians and French claiming the UK will eventually flourish outside the bloc - a majority when 'do n't know ' responses are removed .
Nearly half of Britons surveyed believe there will be long-term benefits from Brexit , signalling the deep divide that remains within the UK over leaving the EU .
To the alarm of Brussels , a majority of Italians did not want to stay in the union while only 52 were committed to the union in France .
Views about whether EU membership has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their country were evenly split in Italy and France .
Approximately 35 percent of French and 34 percent of Italians suggest membership has had a negative impact on their country .
In Germany , the prevailing opinion , at 47 percent , was that being a member of the bloc has been beneficial .
This comes ahead of Boris Johnson 's crunch decision on whether the UK will continue with Brexit talks .
Last month , Mr Johnson set a deal deadline of 15 October , saying that if nothing had been agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and move on '' .
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Brexit: Germans think UK 'won't benefit in long run' reveals poll
When discounting 'don't knows', a majorty of Italians and French believe that the UK will reap long-term benefits from leaving the European Union, a poll has indicated. There is concern in Brussels the EU's attempt to show leaving the bloc offers no benefits has backfired. Brexiteers have long accused the EU of trying to punish Britain as a means of preventing other member-states from attempting to leave the bloc.
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In another question, a huge number of respondents in Italy and France said they wanted to completely quit as members of the bloc. The new Euronews-commissioned survey asked people in the EU's founding members - Germany, Italy and France - on their attitudes towards the bloc. The surveys were carried out on behalf of Euronews by Rudfield and Wilton, with sample sizes of 1,500 in each country. A majority of Germans - nearly 60 percent - said the UK would not reap any long term benefits from leaving the European Union, according to the survey. JUST IN: Fisheries stand-off threatens Brexit talks as EU still refuses to move
There is concern that the EU's attempt to show that leaving the bloc offers no benefits has failed
Four out of ten Italians and French claiming the UK will eventually flourish outside the bloc
However, just 30 percent of French people surveyed thought the same, with four out of ten Italians and French claiming the UK will eventually flourish outside the bloc - a majority when 'don't know' responses are removed. Nearly half of Britons surveyed believe there will be long-term benefits from Brexit, signalling the deep divide that remains within the UK over leaving the EU. To the alarm of Brussels, a majority of Italians did not want to stay in the union while only 52 were committed to the union in France. Views about whether EU membership has had a positive or negative impact on their country were evenly split in Italy and France. Approximately 35 percent of French and 34 percent of Italians suggest membership has had a negative impact on their country.
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Brexit: Dominic Raab ‘disappointed’ by ‘lack of will’ from EU
In Germany, the prevailing opinion, at 47 percent, is that being a member of the bloc has been beneficial
To the alarm of Brussels, a majority of Italians did not want to stay in the union


thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Boris Johnson tears up Brexit trade deal plan with final warning to EU-prepare for no deal

He said unless there is a `` fundamental change in approach '' from Brussels then the UK will go for the `` Australia solution ” .
The Prime Minister sad : `` From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade .
`` To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels , that wo n't work for our EU partners .
`` They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , our fisheries in a way that is completely unacceptable to an independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 10 weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1 , I have to make judgment about the likely outcome and get us ready .
`` And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal , I 've concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade . ''
Mr Johnson insisted the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free trading nation ” .
He said : `` We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses , our hauliers , for travellers to get ready .
`` And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , by the way on such issues as social security and aviation , nuclear cooperation and so on .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the summit that after 45 years of membership , they are not willing , unless there is some fundamental change of approach , to offer this country the same terms as Canada .
`` And so with high hearts and complete confidence , we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation , controlling our own borders , our fisheries and setting our own laws .
`` And in the meantime , the Government will of course be focused on tackling Covid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year of recovery and renewal . ''
DO N'T MISS BBC host explodes as French MEP claims EU fishing 'benefits ' members [ VIDEO ] Brexit LIVE : Boris ready to shut the door and walk away from EU talks [ LIVE BLOG ] EU CAVES : Merkel admits 'some movement ' on Brexit [ INSIGHT ] Asked whether he was walking away from trade talks , the Prime Minister said he would be open to further moves from the EU if it changes its approach .
He said : `` As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have abandoned the idea of a free trade deal - there does n't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels .
`` So what we are saying to them is , 'Come here , come to us if there is some fundamental change of approach ' .
`` Otherwise we are more than happy to talk about the practicalities that I described - social security issues , road haulage and so on .
`` But unless there is a fundamental change in approach , we are going to go for the Australia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it with great confidence - as I said , high hearts and confidence because we can do it .
`` There was always going to be changes on January 1 but it is becoming clear that the EU do n't want to do the type of Canada deal that we originally asked for . ''
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said Mr Johnson was “ now reaching the right solution ” .

Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
The Prime Minister announced the stunning move earlier today. In a televised statement, Mr Johnson hit out at Brussels for refusing to hand Britain a Canada-style deal despite being members of the bloc for 45 years.
He said unless there is a "fundamental change in approach" from Brussels then the UK will go for the "Australia solution”. The Prime Minister sad: "From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade. "To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels, that won't work for our EU partners. "They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries in a way that is completely unacceptable to an independent country.
Boris Johnson has declared the UK should prepare for no deal
The Prime Minister announced the stunning move earlier today
"And since we have only 10 weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1, I have to make judgment about the likely outcome and get us ready. "And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal, I've concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade." Mr Johnson insisted the UK will “prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation”. He said: "We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses, our hauliers, for travellers to get ready. READ MORE: Brexiteer MP suggests perfect plan to deliver fishing victory
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Mr Johnson said unless there is a "fundamental change in approach" from Brussels then the UK will go for the "Australia solution”
"And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, by the way on such issues as social security and aviation, nuclear cooperation and so on. "But for whatever reason, it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as Canada. "And so with high hearts and complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation, controlling our own borders, our fisheries and setting our own laws. "And in the meantime, the Government will of course be focused on tackling Covid and building back better so that 2021 is a year of recovery and renewal." DON'T MISS
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A canada-style deal was always impossible given the withdrawal agreement. Boris now reaching the right solution. https://t.co/TsT6sZbKUg — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) October 16, 2020
Asked whether he was walking away from trade talks, the Prime Minister said he would be open to further moves from the EU if it changes its approach. He said: "As far as I can see, they have abandoned the idea of a free trade deal - there doesn't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels. "So what we are saying to them is, 'Come here, come to us if there is some fundamental change of approach'. "Otherwise we are more than happy to talk about the practicalities that I described - social security issues, road haulage and so on.
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"But unless there is a fundamental change in approach, we are going to go for the Australia solution. "And we should do it with great confidence - as I said, high hearts and confidence because we can do it. "There was always going to be changes on January 1 but it is becoming clear that the EU don't want to do the type of Canada deal that we originally asked for." Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said Mr Johnson was “now reaching the right solution”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--'Not working for us!' BBC host explodes as French MEP claims EU fishing 'benefits' members

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As Brexit talks go into overdrive ahead of the transition period deadline , frustration has emerged over the repeated sticking point of fishing rights .
The UK Government is fighting for the ability to control who has access to British fishing waters after 2020 , while French President Emmanuel Macron is urging for a continuation of the EU 's current arrangement .
France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furiously clashed with BBC Radio 4 host Mishal Husain as the pair discussed the issue .
Ms Loiseau told the Today show : `` We are all independent states .
My home country is an independent state .
`` The UK was an independent state when it was belonging to the Common Fisheries Policy .
`` For centuries , long before the UK started belonging to the ECC , the European fishermen and British fishermen were fishing in the same sea , and this was to the benefit of everyone .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be sacrifices ? ''
READ MORE : Brexit Britain will NOT ‘ surrender ’ to EU fishing demands , MP warns

Brexit: Nathalie Loiseau clashes with host over UK fishing waters
As Brexit talks go into overdrive ahead of the transition period deadline, frustration has emerged over the repeated sticking point of fishing rights. The UK Government is fighting for the ability to control who has access to British fishing waters after 2020, while French President Emmanuel Macron is urging for a continuation of the EU's current arrangement. France’s former Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau furiously clashed with BBC Radio 4 host Mishal Husain as the pair discussed the issue.
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Ms Loiseau told the Today show: "We are all independent states. My home country is an independent state. "The UK was an independent state when it was belonging to the Common Fisheries Policy. "For centuries, long before the UK started belonging to the ECC, the European fishermen and British fishermen were fishing in the same sea, and this was to the benefit of everyone. "When something is working, why should there be sacrifices?" READ MORE: Brexit Britain will NOT ‘surrender’ to EU fishing demands, MP warns
'It's not working for us!' BBC host explodes as French MEP claims EU fishing deal 'benefits' members
'The UK was an independent state when it was belonging to the Common Fisheries Policy.'
Ms Husain shot back: "Well it's not working for the British fishermen." The French MEP replied that since European fishermen did not decide on Brexit, they should not "pay a price" for a decision they have not made. Britain wants to change the way its fish stocks are allocated and taper off EU catches over several years. France has refused any compromise, claiming that no deal is better than a bad deal.
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France has refused any compromise, claiming that no deal is better than a bad deal.
Brexit: Johnson warned not to 'sell out' waters by Galloway
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Brexit LIVE: 45 years as a member and not even the same terms as Canada! Boris rages at EU

The Prime Minister said this week 's EU summit in Brussels has made clear that the EU is not prepared to offer the kind of Canada-style deal the UK is seeking .
He said : `` They want the continued ability to control our destiny and freedom , our fisheries , in a way that is completely unacceptable .
`` Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal , I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's . ''
When quizzed by reporters on the prosepct of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses , our hauliers , for travellers to get ready .
JUST IN : EU CAVES : Merkel admits 'some movement ' on Brexit '' And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , by the way on such issues as social security and aviation , nuclear cooperation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever reason , it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership , they are not willing , unless there is some fundamental change of approach , to offer this country the same terms as Canada .
`` And so with high hearts and complete confidence , we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation , controlling our own borders , our fisheries and setting our own laws .
`` And in the meantime , the Government will of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back better so that 2021 is a year of recovery and renewal . ''
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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage welcomed Mr Johnson ’ s tough response to the EU ’ s warning that it was up to Britain to make key concessions if a trade deal was to be agreed .
In a televised statement on Friday afternoon , the Prime Minister said the time had come to step up planning for a hard Brexit as Brussels had refused to “ negotiate seriously ” .
The Brexit architect and former MEP tweeted : “ A Canada-style deal was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Boris now reaching the right solution.
” 1.35pm update : Charles Michel says EU still wants a deal The EU summit chairman said on Friday the bloc was keeping on working for a deal with Britain and hoped progress on closing the gaps on a trade relationship was possible in the coming weeks , but stressed the 27-nation bloc would not compromise at any price .
Charles Michel said : ” The level playing field , fisheries and governance are very important topics for the EU .
`` We are determined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price . ''
He also stressed Britain must implement in full its earlier divorce settlement with the EU to safeguard peace on the island of Ireland .
12.26pm update : Boris tells businesses to prepare for a no deal Brexit The Prime Minister said UK businesses , hauliers and travellers should now prepare for what amounts to a no-deal outcome in the talks .
On the prospects of an `` Australia deal '' , he said : `` We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so now is the time for our businesses , our hauliers , for travellers to get ready .
`` And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , by the way on such issues as social security and aviation , nuclear cooperation and so on .
`` But for whatever reason , it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership , they are not willing , unless there is some fundamental change of approach , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Canada .
`` And so with high hearts and complete confidence , we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation , controlling our own borders , our fisheries and setting our own laws .
`` And in the meantime , the Government will of course be focused on tackling Covid and building back better so that 2021 is a year of recovery and renewal . ''
Boris Johnson has said unless the EU make fundamental changes in their approach to post-Brexit trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a no deal Brexit .
He said the EU has abandoned hte idea of a free trade deal .
He said : `` As far as I can see , they have abandoned the idea of a free trade deal - there does n't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels .
`` So what we are saying to them is , 'Come here , come to us if there is some fundamental change of approach ' .
`` Otherwise we are more than happy to talk about the practicalities that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haulage and so on .
`` But unless there is a fundamental change in approach , we are going to go for the Australia solution .
`` And we should do it with great confidence - as I said , high hearts and confidence because we can do it .
`` There was always going to be changes on January 1 but it is becoming clear that the EU do n't want to do the type of Canada deal that we originally asked for . ''
Emmanuel Macron is using the Brexit fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationalistic and whip up support among French fishermen ahead of the presidential election , the BBC ’ s Katya Adler has said .
The French president has taken a tough line on fishing rights , one of the most contentious topics in the stalled post-Brexit talks between the UK and the EU .
But his attempts to appear a fierce defender of French trawlermen is not just for the good of his country ’ s fishing industry – as he has the 2022 presidential election weighing heavily on his mind .
Mr Macron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep dive in recent months over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Angela Merkel has called on Boris Johnson to keep negotiating over Brexit , saying the EU will need to compromise .
The German Chancellor acknowledged both sides need to find common ground .
She said : “ In some places things have moved well , in other places there is still a lot of work to be done .
“ We have asked the United Kingdom to remain open to compromise , so that an agreement can be reached .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too , will need to make compromises.
” Britain has signed yet another post-Brexit trade deal , just hours before Boris Johnson ’ s expected no-deal ultimatum to salvage crumbling talks with the European Union .
Trade Secretary Liz Truss hailed the UK ’ s agreement with Ivory Coast , saying it would `` provide continuity for business and opportunities for the future '' .
Her praise for the pact came as negotiations with Brussels took a turn for the worse as the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator lashed out at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks .
UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said on Thursday he felt “ disappointed ” by the EU ’ s decision to put the onus on the UK to compromise before both sides could agree a new economic partnership .
10.11am update : EU will continue to seek comprehensive Brexit deal , Ireland says European Union countries want their chief negotiator Michel Barnier to continue seeking a comprehensive free trade deal on the bloc 's future relationship with Britain , Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said .
At a meeting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was given the necessary flexibility to continue with the negotiations on behalf of the European Council to ensure a comprehensive , fair and free trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union , '' Martin said .
He said : `` That 's how we would like to see things evolve from now , and in the future weeks , to bring this to a conclusion.
” 9.32am update : Petition launched for new Brexit ‘ lorry park ’ to be named after Nigel Farage Thousands of people are calling for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in Kent to be named after Nigel Farage .
A petition wants the Brexit Party leader to be recognised for his contribution to the UK leaving the EU .
Up to 1,700 lorries will be able to park at the new facility , which is under construction next to the M20 in Ashford .
The petition , launched on Thursday , calls on Kent County Council to name the controversial new facility `` Nigel 's Folly '' , after the longtime Brexit campaigner .
It says : `` It is fitting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every local resident has a chance to link this fine example of civil engineering to its true hero .
`` It may be that Mr Farage will be unable or unwilling to attend the unveiling of this great honour that we do him , but that should n't get in the way of seeing his name and huge gurn plastered all over the boundary fence at regular intervals , topped by a coil of razor wire no doubt festooned with the shreds of black farmers ' plastic known as witches ' knickers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ genuinely be able to refer to this diesel-soaked Valhalla as Nigel 's Folly . ''
9.19am update : Luxembourg PM says he ‘ stands in solidarity ’ with EU fishing nations Luxembourg ’ s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has weighed in on the fishing debate .
He said : “ Regarding Brexit , we stand in solidarity with the countries for which fishing is important as any other subject can be important as well .
“ We are waiting for Boris Johnson 's reaction today .
You ca n't put one single thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fisheries and they have access to our market .
The scale must be balanced .
We can ’ t have winners and losers here.
” Tory MP John Redwood has said the UK must stand firm on its fishing aims and even suggested we renegade on one of our existing commitments with the EU .
He wrote on Twitter : “ The UK should withdraw any offer of a three-year further transition for fish .
“ Offer the EU no quota for next year so we can rebuild our fish stocks and expand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered the EU a three-year transition period for European fishing boats , to allow them to prepare for post-Brexit changes .
The move was offered to highlight the UK ’ s willingness to broker a deal with the bloc .
8.54am update : ‘ There is a deal to be done ’ , says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said there was a Brexit trade deal `` to be done '' after the European Union put the onus on Britain to compromise .
The Foreign Secretary said : `` Let 's what see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we 'll look at this very carefully and he 'll set out some further detail later today . ''
`` We 've always said there 's a deal to be done , '' he told BBC radio on Friday .
`` The issues are very narrow now in terms of there 's only really two issues at stake , so a deal should be able to be done but it must require goodwill on both sides . ''
Franziska Brantner , a member of Germany ’ s Bundestag , has urged Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK “ at any cost ” .
She wrote on Twitter : “ A bad deal would damage our economy and would be grist to the mill of right-wing populists .
“ The federal government must not push through an agreement at any cost .
“ They have to demand at the # EUCO that there will be limited market access when in doubt.
# Brexit ” 8am update : Chance of no deal is real , says former MEP David Bannerman , a former Tory MEP , has said there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no deal today .
He wrote on Twitter : “ I honestly think @ BorisJohnson could go for no deal now .
People underestimate him at their peril .
“ And with all the bad faith and game playing by the EU they sorely now deserve it .
No deal no WA .
“ We have been reasonable ; EU typically unreasonable and arrogant .
”

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Boris Johnson has raged at the EU's tough approach to Brexit negotiations and said the bloc refused to offer the UK the same terms as their current deal with Canada, despite Britain being a member of the EU for 45 years. He also said that, unless there is a "fundamental change of approach" from the EU, Britain is prepared to move towards enacting a no deal Brexit.
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The Prime Minister said this week's EU summit in Brussels has made clear that the EU is not prepared to offer the kind of Canada-style deal the UK is seeking. He said: "They want the continued ability to control our destiny and freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is completely unacceptable. "Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal, I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's." When quizzed by reporters on the prosepct of an Australian-style deal, Mr Johnson said: "We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses, our hauliers, for travellers to get ready. JUST IN: EU CAVES: Merkel admits 'some movement' on Brexit
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson is ready to walk away from EU talks
"And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, by the way on such issues as social security and aviation, nuclear cooperation and so on. "But for whatever reason, it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as Canada. "And so with high hearts and complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation, controlling our own borders, our fisheries and setting our own laws. "And in the meantime, the Government will of course be focused on tackling Covid and building back better so that 2021 is a year of recovery and renewal."
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10.50pm update: Boris backed to ignore Macron's fishing demands 'Clear the decks and get us out!' Boris Johnson has been overwhelmingly backed to stand his ground against Emmanuel Macron's demands over French fishermen rights after Brexit, as trade talks between the UK and European Union teeter on the verge of collapse. Mr Macron is coming under increasing pressure from French fishermen who are terrified of losing lucrative access to British waters following the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. The French President continued his defiant stance on the key red line at this week's European Council Summit in Brussels, and said: "Under any circumstance, our fishermen should not be sacrificed for Brexit. If these conditions are not met, it's possible we won't have a deal. “If the right terms can't be found at the end of these discussions, we're ready for a no-deal for our future relations." But Express.co.uk readers have overwhelmingly backed Mr Johnson not to give into the demands from Mr Macron in order to secure a Free Trade Agreement with the EU.
Brexit latest: Emmanuel Macron is standing firm on his demands over fisheries
10pm update: Brexit betrayal! Boris and May savaged for making HUGE fishing error in EU deal Boris Johnson and Theresa May have been brutally attacked for making a huge error with fisheries in a Brexit deal with the European Union, with the Conservatives warned failing to deliver on their promises will leave them facing "severe" consequences. Fisheries has proven to be a major stumbling block since talks opened between the two sides nearly four years ago, with former Prime Minister Theresa May and now Mr Johnson both under pressure to strike a deal that would satisfy the fishing community after Brexit. Alistair Carmichael, the Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, accused both Mrs May and Mr Johnson of breaking promises to the fishing industry by not including it in the Withdrawal Agreement, and leaving it to be dealt as part of the Political Declaration. He also accused both of not having the "political will to hold out for it in the Withdrawal Agreement", warning the political consequences of betraying the fishing industry will be "pretty severe". 7.30pm update: Unelected Lords attempt to meddle in Boris' Brexit trade plan by siding with SNP A Brexit battle erupted tonight after unelected peers in the House of Lords moaned that controversial trade legislation would "destabilise" devolution. In a report published on Friday by the House of Lords Select Committee on the constitution, peers told Boris Johnson and his cabinet should listen to the SNP led administration at Holyrood and others over the Bill. The Scottish Government described the legislation as a "power grab" whilst counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland raised similar concerns. Under the new legislation, goods and services sold in one part of the UK would have to be allowed to be sold in another. But concerns have been raised that the legislation would limit standards across the country to the lowest of the four nations and could effectively strip the devolved administration of some of their powers. The PM, however, argued the new Brexit bill was a "power surge for devolution".
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson said the EU 'don't seem to want to progress a free trade deal'
5.55pm update: David Frost tells Barnier 'no basis for negotiations' in London next week The UK's chief negotiator Lord Frost has told EU counterpart Michel Barnier there is "no basis for negotiations" following the European Council summit conclusions this week. Boris Johnson had earlier told the UK to "get ready" for a no deal outcome with EU trade talks on the brink of collapse. A Downing Street spokesman said: A Number 10 spokesman said: "Lord Frost has spoken to Michel Barnier to update the EU on the Prime Minister's statement. "Lord Frost said that, as the PM had made clear, the European Council's conclusions yesterday had left us without a basis to continue the trade talks without a fundamental change in the EU's approach to these negotiations. "There was accordingly no basis for negotiations in London as of Monday. "He and Michel Barnier agreed to talk again early next week." 5.15pm update: Boris says EU doesn't seem to want trade deal Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claomed the EU doesn't seen to want a trade deal and again warned unless the bloc changes its stance, the UK will leave without an agreement on December 31. Mr Johnson was speaking at a press briefing from Downing Street. When asked how long he would keep his door slightly ajar and when would it would be slammed shut, he replied: "Look, we've got to a stage, alas, where they don't seem to want to progress a free trade deal. That was pretty clear from the conclusions of the summit." "They don't want to go any further. Unless that fundamentally changes, the we are going to have to come out on Australian terms - but we will prosper mightily nonetheless." 4.45pm update: Macron admits French fisherman accept situation will change after Brexit French President Emmanuel Macron said: "Will the situation be the same as today's? No, that's for sure. Our fishermen know it, we know it too. We'll have to help them. The comments could have been as Mr Macron softening his stancen on a subject he has been extremely vocal about during the trade deal negotiations. However, he quickly added: "But can we accept a Brexit that sacrifices our fishermen? No."
Brexit latest: David Frost has told Michel Barnier there is 'no basis for negotiations' in London next week
4.15pm update: Merkel slaps down Macron as he puts Brexit deal on brink 'fishing isn't the ONLY topic!' Angela Merkel has fired a direct warning shot to Emmanuel Macron, ordering the Frenchman to drop his hardline fisheries demands or risk a no-deal Brexit. The German Chancellor said France, and other European Union nations, would lose access to British waters if Britain quits the transition period without an agreement. She told a news conference: “The topic of fish isn't the only topic which still needs to be tackled and if we can't find an agreement with Great Britain then there will be no agreement about access to British fishing grounds, you also have to keep that in mind.” Mr Macron has become increasingly isolated in his attempt to secure the same level of access to Britain’s waters for European vessels after the end of the year. 3.30pm update: Irish PM insists EU "very much up for the deal" with UK Micheal Martin was speaking after Boris Johnson wartned the UK would leave the EU without a deal unless there is a "fundamental change" in their approach. The Taoiseach said: "That is not my read of the situation," "I think Europe is very much up for a deal and I think, judging by Michel Barnier's presentation to the European Council yesterday afternoon, my assessment would be that within that there clearly is room for a deal and there has been actually progress on quite a number of issues. "Yes, other chapters need to be closed off, and there are some outstanding key issues such as fisheries, governance and level playing field. "But from an objective analysis it would seem to me that anybody looking in would say, you know, there is the basis for an agreement. "Clearly not an agreement at any price. "That's why I would say to the UK Government and indeed, I'm speaking as a member state of the European Union, we are quite clearly willing to engage and want to engage and I think the talks will continue next week and they should intensify on both sides, and there will have to be give and take. "But we all owe it to the citizens that we represent to do everything we possibly can to get a sensible trade deal between the United Kingdom and Europe that would pave the way for a constructive and effective partnership into the future."
Brexit latest: Micheal Martin said the EU 'is very much up for a deal'
3.10pm update: No. 10 tells Barnier not to bother with London trip if he isn't ready to change stance Downing Street has warned Michel Barnier there is "no point" in him coming to London next week if he is not prepared to change his position on a Brexit deal with the UK. Boris Johnson's official spokesman said: "There is only any point in Michel Barnier coming to London next week if he is prepared to discuss all of the issues on the basis of legal texts in an accelerated way, without the UK being required to make all of the moves. "Or he is willing to discuss the practicalities of areas such as travel and haulage, which the PM mentioned in his statement. "If not, there is no point in coming." 3pm update: Nicola Sturgeon 'deeply frustrated and depresed' by prospect of no-deal Brexit Scotland's First Minister has been speaking after Boris Johnson warned the UK should prepare for a no deal outcome with the EU when the transition period ends. The Prime Minister said talks during the European council summit in Brussels have shown the EU is not going to offer the Canada-style arrangement he has sought. Ms Sturgeon said in her daily coronavirus briefing: "I feel deeply frustrated and depressed at the prospect of no-deal at the end of the transition period in December. "That said, being realistic, any deal that is struck right now is going to be such a bare minimum deal that there is going to be disruption. "I find it very, very frustrating that at a time when all of us should be giving - and I am seeking to do as much as I possibly can - 100 percent of our time and focus and energy to COVID."
Brexit latest: Nicola Sturgeon is 'deeply frustrated and depresed' bythe prospect of a no-deal
Paul Withers taking over live reporting from Emily Ferguson. 2.40pm update: Brexiteers rejoice over no deal Brexit plans Brexiteers have rejoiced over Boris Johnson's announcement that the UK will prepare for a no-deal Brexit and Australia-style trade with other countries, insisting the Prime Minister had "reached the right solution" to the row with Brussels. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage welcomed Mr Johnson’s tough response to the EU’s warning that it was up to Britain to make key concessions if a trade deal was to be agreed. In a televised statement on Friday afternoon, the Prime Minister said the time had come to step up planning for a hard Brexit as Brussels had refused to “negotiate seriously”. The Brexit architect and former MEP tweeted: “A Canada-style deal was always impossible given the Withdrawal Agreement. “Boris now reaching the right solution.” 1.35pm update: Charles Michel says EU still wants a deal The EU summit chairman said on Friday the bloc was keeping on working for a deal with Britain and hoped progress on closing the gaps on a trade relationship was possible in the coming weeks, but stressed the 27-nation bloc would not compromise at any price. Charles Michel said: ”The level playing field, fisheries and governance are very important topics for the EU. "We are determined to get a deal but not at any price." He also stressed Britain must implement in full its earlier divorce settlement with the EU to safeguard peace on the island of Ireland.
Michel Barnier has suggested talks could continue in London next week
12.26pm update: Boris tells businesses to prepare for a no deal Brexit The Prime Minister said UK businesses, hauliers and travellers should now prepare for what amounts to a no-deal outcome in the talks. On the prospects of an "Australia deal", he said: "We can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had and so now is the time for our businesses, our hauliers, for travellers to get ready. "And of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, by the way on such issues as social security and aviation, nuclear cooperation and so on. "But for whatever reason, it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as Canada. "And so with high hearts and complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation, controlling our own borders, our fisheries and setting our own laws. "And in the meantime, the Government will of course be focused on tackling Covid and building back better so that 2021 is a year of recovery and renewal." 12.03pm update: Boris Johnson gives Brexit statement Boris Johnson has said unless the EU make fundamental changes in their approach to post-Brexit trade tlaks, the UK will opt for a no deal Brexit. He added the EU has abandoned hte idea of a free trade deal. The Prime Minister said: "As far as I can see, they have abandoned the idea of a free trade deal - there doesn't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels. "So what we are saying to them is, 'Come here, come to us if there is some fundamental change of approach'. "Otherwise we are more than happy to talk about the practicalities that I described - social security issues, road haulage and so on. "But unless there is a fundamental change in approach, we are going to go for the Australia solution. "And we should do it with great confidence - as I said, high hearts and confidence because we can do it. "There was always going to be changes on January 1 but it is becoming clear that the EU don't want to do the type of Canada deal that we originally asked for." 12pm update: Brexit fishing plot: Katya Adler exposes Emmanuel Macron's secret reason for UK standoff Emmanuel Macron is using the Brexit fishing row as a clever ploy to appear nationalistic and whip up support among French fishermen ahead of the presidential election, the BBC’s Katya Adler has said. The French president has taken a tough line on fishing rights, one of the most contentious topics in the stalled post-Brexit talks between the UK and the EU. But his attempts to appear a fierce defender of French trawlermen is not just for the good of his country’s fishing industry – as he has the 2022 presidential election weighing heavily on his mind. Mr Macron’s approval rating has taken a deep dive in recent months over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
11.12am update: Merkel urges Boris not to abandon Brexit talks Angela Merkel has called on Boris Johnson to keep negotiating over Brexit, saying the EU will need to compromise. The German Chancellor acknowledged both sides need to find common ground. She said: “In some places things have moved well, in other places there is still a lot of work to be done. “We have asked the United Kingdom to remain open to compromise, so that an agreement can be reached. This of course means that we, too, will need to make compromises.” 10.25am update: Trade deal signed! UK agrees ANOTHER major agreement Britain has signed yet another post-Brexit trade deal, just hours before Boris Johnson’s expected no-deal ultimatum to salvage crumbling talks with the European Union. Trade Secretary Liz Truss hailed the UK’s agreement with Ivory Coast, saying it would "provide continuity for business and opportunities for the future". Her praise for the pact came as negotiations with Brussels took a turn for the worse as the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator lashed out at the bloc’s stance on the failing talks. UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost said on Thursday he felt “disappointed” by the EU’s decision to put the onus on the UK to compromise before both sides could agree a new economic partnership. 10.11am update: EU will continue to seek comprehensive Brexit deal, Ireland says European Union countries want their chief negotiator Michel Barnier to continue seeking a comprehensive free trade deal on the bloc's future relationship with Britain, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said. At a meeting with EU countries on Wednesday, Barnier "was given the necessary flexibility to continue with the negotiations on behalf of the European Council to ensure a comprehensive, fair and free trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union," Martin said. He said: "That's how we would like to see things evolve from now, and in the future weeks, to bring this to a conclusion.”
Brexit latest: An EU summit is taking place today
9.32am update: Petition launched for new Brexit ‘lorry park’ to be named after Nigel Farage Thousands of people are calling for a huge new Brexit "lorry park" in Kent to be named after Nigel Farage. A petition wants the Brexit Party leader to be recognised for his contribution to the UK leaving the EU. Up to 1,700 lorries will be able to park at the new facility, which is under construction next to the M20 in Ashford. The petition, launched on Thursday, calls on Kent County Council to name the controversial new facility "Nigel's Folly", after the longtime Brexit campaigner. It says: "It is fitting that every lorry driver, every commuter and every local resident has a chance to link this fine example of civil engineering to its true hero. "It may be that Mr Farage will be unable or unwilling to attend the unveiling of this great honour that we do him, but that shouldn't get in the way of seeing his name and huge gurn plastered all over the boundary fence at regular intervals, topped by a coil of razor wire no doubt festooned with the shreds of black farmers' plastic known as witches' knickers. "For the foreseeable future everyone should genuinely be able to refer to this diesel-soaked Valhalla as Nigel's Folly." 9.19am update: Luxembourg PM says he ‘stands in solidarity’ with EU fishing nations Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has weighed in on the fishing debate. He said: “Regarding Brexit, we stand in solidarity with the countries for which fishing is important as any other subject can be important as well. “We are waiting for Boris Johnson's reaction today. You can't put one single thing on a scale. “We have fisheries and they have access to our market. The scale must be balanced. We can’t have winners and losers here.” 9.03am update: Brexiteer MP suggests perfect plan to deliver fishing victory Tory MP John Redwood has said the UK must stand firm on its fishing aims and even suggested we renegade on one of our existing commitments with the EU. He wrote on Twitter: “The UK should withdraw any offer of a three-year further transition for fish. “Offer the EU no quota for next year so we can rebuild our fish stocks and expand our own industry.” Last month Britain offered the EU a three-year transition period for European fishing boats, to allow them to prepare for post-Brexit changes. The move was offered to highlight the UK’s willingness to broker a deal with the bloc.
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The EU offered to extend the negotiations into November after Mr Johnson ’ s self-imposed October 15 deadline passed without an agreement .
Boris Johnson when questioned on whether he was walking away from the talks said he would be willing to listen to advances from Brussels .
He said : `` As far as I can see , they have abandoned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there does n't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels .
`` So what we are saying to them is , 'Come here , come to us if there is some fundamental change of approach ' .
`` Otherwise we are more than happy to talk about the practicalities that I described - social security issues , road haulage and so on.
” But the Prime Minister did not rule out doing more negotiations with the bloc , but there would have to be a change in the way the EU approaches @ @ @ @ @

Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
The prospect of no-deal is now more likely than ever following a failure between negotiators and leaders to agree to a suitable Brexit deal. With mere weeks to go, neither side can agree on several key areas. Boris Johnson has said the EU’s current offer was unacceptable because the UK could not be treated like its "twin".
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What is an Australia style agreement? To put it simply - to go with an ‘Australia’ style agreement is to enter the WTO trading terms, and to go out of the transition period with a limited framework that is essentially based on goodwill. In 2017 Australia and the EU signed a “framework agreement” which built on a partnership agreement signed a decade earlier. The partnership is essentially an agreement of good intent, with both sides committing to reducing technical barriers to trading while keeping tariffs in place, as well as simplifying customs procedures.
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READ MORE Brexit poll: Should Boris give in to Macron's fishing demands? It also includes an agreement to exchange information on both sides’ respective supervisory and regulatory environments when it comes to financial services. Under the terms of the transition period, the UK pays no tariffs on trade between here and the EU in both directions. But if the UK were to adopt an Australia-style agreement - that is to trade on WTO terms - there would be tariffs on goods entering and leaving the UK. Examples of increased costs include a 10 percent additional cost on cars, and a 30 percent increase on foods like cheese, milk and meat. When it comes to using EU services, the UK would lose preferential access to EU markets, and areas such as data, new barriers would be put up regarding the UK’s access.
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Australia style deal: The Prime Minister did not rule out doing more negotiations with the bloc
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned to be careful about pursuing a no-trade deal Brexit on so-called "Australian" terms because Australia faces very large barriers to trading with the European Union, former Australian leader Malcolm Turnbull said. Mr Johnson said on Thursday there was "a strong possibility" Britain and the EU would not arrive at a deal deal and end up with "a solution that's much more like an Australian relationship". "Be careful what you wish for," Mr Turnbull, who served as prime minister from 2015 to 2018, told the BBC. He continued: "Australia's relationship with the EU is not one, from a trade point of view, that Britain would want." DON'T MISS
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READ MORE EU hits back after Boris says Brussels MUST give in over deal Britain will not back down in trade talks with the European Union and will thrive even if breaking away from the bloc without a trade deal is a "choppy" ride, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said on Friday. The United Kingdom quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until December 31 when it will finally leave after 48 years - with or without a trade agreement. "Still, I think, there is a significant possibility that we could get that deal," Dowden, who voted to remain in the EU in the 2016 Brexit referendum, told Sky News. "That deal cannot come at any price."
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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage welcomed Mr Johnson ’ s tough response to the EU ’ s warning that it was up to Britain to make key concessions if a trade deal was to be agreed .
In a televised statement on Friday afternoon , the Prime Minister said the time had come to step up planning for a hard Brexit as Brussels had refused to “ negotiate seriously ” .
He said : “ Given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months , and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade.
” Mr Farage took to Twitter shortly after the announcement to publicly back Mr Johnson ’ s plan of action .
The Brexit architect and former MEP tweeted : “ A Canada-style deal was always impossible given the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ Boris now reaching the right solution.
” Political activist Darren Grimes , who founded the pro-Brexit BeLeave campaign group in the run up to the 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister ’ s words .
He said : “ Boris Johnson confirms we ’ re leaving the EU without a deal !
“ That ’ s it – we ’ re out !
” He added : “ Boris Johnson has confirmed to businesses and hauliers that they must ‘ get ready ’ for the no-trade deal scenario and ‘ embrace the alternative ’ with ‘ high hearts ’ , vowing that the UK will ‘ prosper mightily ’ .
Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy tweeted : “ Boris Johnson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this is ink drying on paper commitment stuff.
” Ben Habib , another former Brexit Party MEP , also welcomed the move and said Mr Johnson ’ s next step should be to muster up “ the courage to rip up the WA and cease negotiations with the EU.
” He added : “ Only then can we be free of them.
” While Mr Johnson won praise from Brexiteers there was scepticism on the continent over how serious his no-deal threat actually was .
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The staggering estimate [ INSIGHT ] One diplomat in Brussels dismissed the Prime Minister ’ s words as “ just rhetoric ” .
The official said the EU would still prepare for another round of trade talks with Britain next week .
They said : `` He did n't say they will leave the negotiating table .
“ So it 's all just rhetoric .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't keep on talking .
So they will.
” Mr Johnson said unless the EU changed course there would not be an agreement .
Asked to comment on Mr Johnson 's statement that it was time to prepare for a no-deal scenario , a senior EU diplomat said : `` A lot of EU leaders said the same thing last night in the debate . ''
He was referring to an EU summit discussion on Thursday at which the 27-nation bloc delivered an ultimatum , calling on London to yield on key sticking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the bloc from January 1 .

Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage welcomed Mr Johnson’s tough response to the EU’s warning that it was up to Britain to make key concessions if a trade deal was to be agreed. In a televised statement on Friday afternoon, the Prime Minister said the time had come to step up planning for a hard Brexit as Brussels had refused to “negotiate seriously”.
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He said: “Given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months, and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal, I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade.” Mr Farage took to Twitter shortly after the announcement to publicly back Mr Johnson’s plan of action. The Brexit architect and former MEP tweeted: “A Canada-style deal was always impossible given the Withdrawal Agreement. “Boris now reaching the right solution.”
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Boris Johnson won praise from Brexiteers for saying the time has come to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Political activist Darren Grimes, who founded the pro-Brexit BeLeave campaign group in the run up to the 2016 EU referendum, also praised the Prime Minister’s words. He said: “Boris Johnson confirms we’re leaving the EU without a deal!
“That’s it – we’re out!” He added: “Boris Johnson has confirmed to businesses and hauliers that they must ‘get ready’ for the no-trade deal scenario and ‘embrace the alternative’ with ‘high hearts’, vowing that the UK will ‘prosper mightily’. “Well done that man!” READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Shocking figures show nearly 30,000 daily cases
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The Prime Minister said the EU had failed to negotiate seriously
Boris Johnson's no-deal plan was met with scepticism in Brussels
One EU diplomat dismissed the PM's no-deal warning as mere rhetoric
One diplomat in Brussels dismissed the Prime Minister’s words as “just rhetoric”. The official said the EU would still prepare for another round of trade talks with Britain next week. They said: "He didn't say they will leave the negotiating table. “So it's all just rhetoric. “He didn't say they won't keep on talking. So they will.”
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Mr Johnson said unless the EU changed course there would not be an agreement. Asked to comment on Mr Johnson's statement that it was time to prepare for a no-deal scenario, a senior EU diplomat said: "A lot of EU leaders said the same thing last night in the debate." He was referring to an EU summit discussion on Thursday at which the 27-nation bloc delivered an ultimatum, calling on London to yield on key sticking points or see a rupture of ties with the bloc from January 1.
Boris Johnson said the EU had failed to agree on a Canada-style trade deal