thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--SNP's Blackford sees attempts to humiliate Boris backfire - 'Doing better than France'

SNP 's Ian Blackford attempted to push Prime Minister Boris Johnson into shelving plans to close the job retention furlough scheme in October .
The Scottish MP pointed out countries like France , Germany and Ireland had extended their job-support schemes into 2021 to help workers overcome the coronavirus pandemic .
But Mr Johnson was quick to shut down the SNP Westminster leader as he noted the UK had been `` far more generous '' than France and Germany with the economic programmes aimed at workers .
Mr Johnson said : `` What we 're doing is not only continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the end of the month , which is far more generous than anything provided in France or Germany or Ireland , but we will also get on with other measures to help people in work .
`` Starting today there is the Kickstarter scheme to help young people get the jobs that they need .
`` That is in addition to a £160 billion package that we expect to support this economy throughout the crisis .
`` This Government has put its arms around all the people of this country , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will now help them to get back into work .
JUST IN : Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer and backbench revolt in Commons grilling Mr Blackford had previousy said : `` The furlough scheme is there to protect people so that they can come back to work when the time is right .
`` France , Germany and Ireland have extended their furlough schemes into 2021 , they have made a moral choice .
`` They 're not prepared to punish their people with record-levels of unemployment .
People in Scotland are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` While the Tories are cutting furlough scheme support , yesterday Nicola Sturgeon was announcing new investment to protect jobs , including the youth guarantee .
`` We all know jobs are under threat if the furlough scheme ends in October .
The power to end this threat lies with the Prime Minister . ''
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VOTE The SNP has been calling on the Government to extend the furlough scheme since before recess , a call the Labour Party also joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortly after the lockdown in a bid to help workers forced to stay home to receive their wages .
The Government covered 80 percent of pay checks while employers covered the difference but the weight has slowly been shifted fully back on business owners .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak dismissed calls for an extension of the scheme , sticking with his party 's line urging people to head back to the office in a bid to restart the economy .
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Ian Blackford hits out at Munchetty over Scotland 'rhetoric'
SNP's Ian Blackford attempted to push Prime Minister Boris Johnson into shelving plans to close the job retention furlough scheme in October. The Scottish MP pointed out countries like France, Germany and Ireland had extended their job-support schemes into 2021 to help workers overcome the coronavirus pandemic. But Mr Johnson was quick to shut down the SNP Westminster leader as he noted the UK had been "far more generous" than France and Germany with the economic programmes aimed at workers.
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Mr Johnson said: "What we're doing is not only continuing with the furlough scheme as he knows until the end of the month, which is far more generous than anything provided in France or Germany or Ireland, but we will also get on with other measures to help people in work. "Starting today there is the Kickstarter scheme to help young people get the jobs that they need. "That is in addition to a £160 billion package that we expect to support this economy throughout the crisis. "This Government has put its arms around all the people of this country, to support them throughout this crisis, and we will now help them to get back into work. JUST IN: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer and backbench revolt in Commons grilling
SNP's Ian Blackford saw attempts to push Johnson into a U-turn backfire
Boris Johnson insisted the UK had been "far more generous" than France and Germany
Mr Blackford had previousy said: "The furlough scheme is there to protect people so that they can come back to work when the time is right. "France, Germany and Ireland have extended their furlough schemes into 2021, they have made a moral choice. "They're not prepared to punish their people with record-levels of unemployment. People in Scotland are seeing a tale of two governments. "While the Tories are cutting furlough scheme support, yesterday Nicola Sturgeon was announcing new investment to protect jobs, including the youth guarantee. "We all know jobs are under threat if the furlough scheme ends in October. The power to end this threat lies with the Prime Minister." READ MORE: How should Boris react to Sturgeon's independence threat? VOTE
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Sadiq Khan: UK should ‘follow France’ with Furlough extension
Boris Johnson insisted workers can no longer rely on the furlough scheme for wages
The SNP has been calling on the Government to extend the furlough scheme since before recess, a call the Labour Party also joined. The job retention scheme was launched shortly after the lockdown in a bid to help workers forced to stay home to receive their wages. The Government covered 80 percent of pay checks while employers covered the difference but the weight has slowly been shifted fully back on business owners. Chancellor Rishi Sunak dismissed calls for an extension of the scheme, sticking with his party's line urging people to head back to the office in a bid to restart the economy. DON'T MISS: Exciting antibody clue spotted in 30,000 tests – would help vaccine [LIVE BLOG]
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The furlough scheme is scheduled to shut down in October


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Keir Starmer brutally mocked by Boris Johnson in fiery PMQs row - 'Captain hindsight!'

Keir Starmer attacked the Prime Minsiter accusing him of either knowing he was aware the exam result system adopted to grade A-levels and GCSE students this year was wrong and did nothing about it , or he did not know when he should have .
The Labour leader pressed Boris Johnson to clarify his position but faced a brutal backlash as the Prime Minister promptly mocked him in the House of Commons .
Mr Johnson blasted : `` Is he now saying that those grades are n't right ?
`` Or is he just captain hindsight leaping on a bandwagon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks ago ? ''
Sir Keir Starmer replied : `` The problem is he 's governing in hindsight , that 's why he 's making so many mistakes . ''
Mr Johnson highlighted the stress pupils and parents have undergone before noting exams could not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
He went on : `` As a result of what we learned about the tests , the results that had come in , we did institute a change , we did act .
`` The students , the pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grades and I really ask ( Sir Keir ) whether he will join me in congratulating those pupils on their hard work and whether he agrees with me that they deserve the grades they 've got . ''
Sir Keir Starmer said he had already congratulated students on their grades , adding , on why the Prime Minister had `` avoided '' his question : `` He either knew of the problem with the algorithm and did nothing or he did n't know when he should have .
`` So let me ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first know there 'd be a problem with the algorithm ? ''
Boris Johnson replied : `` Ofqual made it absolutely clear time and again that in their view the system that was in place was robust .
Ofqual is an independent organisation and credit had to be given to their views . ''
He accused Sir Keir of `` undermining confidence '' in the return of schools in England , claiming pupils are `` going back to school in record numbers '' despite `` all the gloom '' from the Labour leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being `` just tin eared and making it up as he goes along '' .
He added : `` He 's fooling nobody , even his own MPs have run out of patience . ''
He cited one saying : `` It 's mess after mess , his own MPs , U-turn after U-turn , it 's a fundamental issue of competence , God knows what 's going on , there 's no grip .
His own MPs are right are n't they ? ''
Responding , Mr Johnson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who backed remaining in the EU and now is totally silent on the subject , now has performed a U-turn .
He backed - in fact he still does Mr Speaker - this is a leader of the Opposition who supported an IRA-condoning politician who wanted to get out of NATO and now says absolutely nothing .
This is a leader of the Opposition who sat on the front bench whilst there was anti-Semitism ... ''

PMQs: Boris Johnson accuses Starmer of 'leaping on bandwagon'
Keir Starmer attacked the Prime Minsiter accusing him of either knowing he was aware the exam result system adopted to grade A-levels and GCSE students this year was wrong and did nothing about it, or he did not know when he should have. The Labour leader pressed Boris Johnson to clarify his position but faced a brutal backlash as the Prime Minister promptly mocked him in the House of Commons.
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Mr Johnson blasted: "Is he now saying that those grades aren't right? "Or is he just captain hindsight leaping on a bandwagon and opposing a policy that he supported two weeks ago?" Sir Keir Starmer replied: "The problem is he's governing in hindsight, that's why he's making so many mistakes." Mr Johnson highlighted the stress pupils and parents have undergone before noting exams could not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He went on: "As a result of what we learned about the tests, the results that had come in, we did institute a change, we did act. "The students, the pupils of this country now do have their grades and I really ask (Sir Keir) whether he will join me in congratulating those pupils on their hard work and whether he agrees with me that they deserve the grades they've got."
Boris Johnson brands Keir Starmer 'Captain hindsight'
Keir Starmer pressed Boris Johnson on the exam results fiasco during PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer said he had already congratulated students on their grades, adding, on why the Prime Minister had "avoided" his question: "He either knew of the problem with the algorithm and did nothing or he didn't know when he should have. "So let me ask again: when did the Prime Minister first know there'd be a problem with the algorithm?" Boris Johnson replied: "Ofqual made it absolutely clear time and again that in their view the system that was in place was robust. Ofqual is an independent organisation and credit had to be given to their views." He accused Sir Keir of "undermining confidence" in the return of schools in England, claiming pupils are "going back to school in record numbers" despite "all the gloom" from the Labour leader.
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PMQs: Boris Johnson hits out at Starmer for ’spreading doubt’
Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of being "just tin eared and making it up as he goes along". He added: "He's fooling nobody, even his own MPs have run out of patience." He cited one saying: "It's mess after mess, his own MPs, U-turn after U-turn, it's a fundamental issue of competence, God knows what's going on, there's no grip. His own MPs are right aren't they?" Responding, Mr Johnson said: "This is a leader of the Opposition who backed remaining in the EU and now is totally silent on the subject, now has performed a U-turn. He backed - in fact he still does Mr Speaker - this is a leader of the Opposition who supported an IRA-condoning politician who wanted to get out of NATO and now says absolutely nothing. This is a leader of the Opposition who sat on the front bench whilst there was anti-Semitism..."


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Tory leader POLL: Who should be the next Conservative Party leader? VOTE HERE

Mr Johnson faced a barrage of questions from both sides of the House of Commons during his first Prime Minister 's Questions since parliament 's summer recess began on July 22 .
MPs areturned to Westminster for the first time in six weeks , with the Prime Minister insisting his Government has not lost its way with the coronavirus crisis , claiming `` sometimes it is necessary '' to change direction in `` response to the facts as they change '' .
But his defence comes as a series of policy u-turns are increasingly infuriating Conservative backbenchers , with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from one day to the next '' .
The Government has been humiliated following the A-level exams controversy and whether these will be delayed for students next year amid continued disruption , as well as whether Portugal and Greece will be added to England 's coronavirus quarantine list .
Scotland will tell travellers to isolate for 14 days when returning from Greece , while Wales will do the same for those coming back from the island of Zante , but England has decided not to reimpose the crucial measure , leaving several ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson chaired his first Cabinet meeting since the return from summer recess , and told his top team in the last few months they have been `` sailing into the teeth of a gale , no question '' .
He said : `` I am no great nautical expert , but sometimes it is necessary to tack here and there in response to the facts as they change , in response to the wind 's change , but we have been going steadily in the direction , in the course we set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blown off that course . ''
The Prime Minister warned there would still be `` some turbulence ahead '' and that things would be `` difficult '' on the economic front , while the need remained to `` get this disease absolutely out of our systems '' .
But the pressure is building on Mr Johnson , with one senior MP telling the PA news agency his colleagues are `` tired of the u-turns '' .
He warned there is an `` element of calamity '' and that there are Tories from marginal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won in the last election from Labour who are `` getting jittery '' .
The MP added : `` We 'd like to be in a Government that has the impression of being competent , rather than lurching from one issue to another and then after a short time doing a U-turn . ''
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris tells Barnier to drop state aid demands or no deal Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown , treasurer of the 1922 Committee of Tory MPs , said the panel 's executives expect to meet Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to relay the concerns of backbenchers .
He told PA : `` I think there is a lot of sympathies ( among Conservative MPs ) for the fact it has been unprecedented , but then I think we must n't make other own goals .
`` We may have a big majority but that still does n't mean to say that we should n't be as competent as possible as a Government . ''
Now with pressure being piling onto Mr Johnson , several names have been tipped to replace him as Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or is somehow forced out .
DO N'T MISS There 's no defence for Boris 's evasions , says ANN WIDDECOMBE [ OPINION ] Brexiteer reveals Britain ’ s ‘ secret weapon ’ in EU talks [ COMMENT ] Brexit ultimatum : Frost warns Barnier to drop 'frustrating ' tactics [ ANALYSIS ] Rishi Sunak , who has only been part of the Cabinet for just under a year , is the bookies ' hot favourite to be the next Tory leader at odds of just 3/1 with Bet365 .
The Chancellor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packages during the coronavirus pandemic , including the popular furlough scheme , has long been tipped by bookmakers to one day become Prime minister .
Michael Gove , who is currently Cabinet Office Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , is second favourite at odds of 8/1 .
The political veteran , who has been heavily influential in Brexit , has twice lost out on Tory leadership elections - first to Theresa May in 2016 and most recently to Mr Johnson last year .
Dominic Raab , the current Foreign Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short period in 2018 under the premiership of Mrs May , is third favourite at odds of 10/1 .

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Mr Johnson faced a barrage of questions from both sides of the House of Commons during his first Prime Minister's Questions since parliament's summer recess began on July 22. MPs areturned to Westminster for the first time in six weeks, with the Prime Minister insisting his Government has not lost its way with the coronavirus crisis, claiming "sometimes it is necessary" to change direction in "response to the facts as they change". But his defence comes as a series of policy u-turns are increasingly infuriating Conservative backbenchers, with one warning the events are a "mega-disaster from one day to the next". THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. Click HERE for the results
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The Government has been humiliated following the A-level exams controversy and whether these will be delayed for students next year amid continued disruption, as well as whether Portugal and Greece will be added to England's coronavirus quarantine list. Scotland will tell travellers to isolate for 14 days when returning from Greece, while Wales will do the same for those coming back from the island of Zante, but England has decided not to reimpose the crucial measure, leaving several ministers throughout Westminster baffled. On Tuesday, Mr Johnson chaired his first Cabinet meeting since the return from summer recess, and told his top team in the last few months they have been "sailing into the teeth of a gale, no question". He said: "I am no great nautical expert, but sometimes it is necessary to tack here and there in response to the facts as they change, in response to the wind's change, but we have been going steadily in the direction, in the course we set out, and we have not been blown off that course."
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Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure from his own backbenches
The Prime Minister warned there would still be "some turbulence ahead" and that things would be "difficult" on the economic front, while the need remained to "get this disease absolutely out of our systems". But the pressure is building on Mr Johnson, with one senior MP telling the PA news agency his colleagues are "tired of the u-turns". He warned there is an "element of calamity" and that there are Tories from marginal and so-called red wall seats that were won in the last election from Labour who are "getting jittery". The MP added: "We'd like to be in a Government that has the impression of being competent, rather than lurching from one issue to another and then after a short time doing a U-turn." READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris tells Barnier to drop state aid demands or no deal
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Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, treasurer of the 1922 Committee of Tory MPs, said the panel's executives expect to meet Mr Johnson in the "near future" to relay the concerns of backbenchers. He told PA: "I think there is a lot of sympathies (among Conservative MPs) for the fact it has been unprecedented, but then I think we mustn't make other own goals. "We may have a big majority but that still doesn't mean to say that we shouldn't be as competent as possible as a Government." Now with pressure being piling onto Mr Johnson, several names have been tipped to replace him as Conservative Party leader if he chooses to resign or is somehow forced out. DON'T MISS
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Rishi Sunak is the bookies' favourity to become the next Conservative Party leader
Michael gove has twice lost out on Conservative leadership elections
Rishi Sunak, who has only been part of the Cabinet for just under a year, is the bookies' hot favourite to be the next Tory leader at odds of just 3/1 with Bet365. The Chancellor, who has headed up several multi-billion pound packages during the coronavirus pandemic, including the popular furlough scheme, has long been tipped by bookmakers to one day become Prime minister. Michael Gove, who is currently Cabinet Office Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is second favourite at odds of 8/1. The political veteran, who has been heavily influential in Brexit, has twice lost out on Tory leadership elections - first to Theresa May in 2016 and most recently to Mr Johnson last year. Dominic Raab, the current Foreign Secretary who also served as Brexit Secretary for a short period in 2018 under the premiership of Mrs May, is third favourite at odds of 10/1.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--EU revolt: Germany threatens to plunge bloc into crisis by rejecting new trade deal

Agriculture minister Julia Klockner said her European counterparts are very sceptical of the agreement because it heaps unneeded pressure on the bloc ’ s farmers .
She insisted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement will not be ratified in the near future .
“ I do not see the Mercosur agreement being ratified yet , I have very clear reasons why I am very , very sceptical , ” she said .
“ With regard to Mercosur , we agriculture ministers are very , very sceptical and I can say the same for almost every minister here.
” Ms Klockner ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU agriculture ministers in Koblenz , Germany .
She chaired the gathering as part of Germany ’ s rotating presidency of the bloc .
The EU agreed the trade deal with Brazil , Argentina , Paraguay and Uruguay last year after two decades of negotiations .
The proposed pact will allow imports of 99,000 tonnes of beef , 180,000 tonnes of poultry and 25,000 tonnes of pig meat without trade tariffs .
Farmers have warned they will be undercut by their South American counterparts , who they say can produce meat at cheaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Klockner added : “ If we see rainforests being cut down , like in Brazil , to quickly get cropland on which feed and food is grown very cheaply in a way that is harmful to the environment , which then enters our market and which our farmers can not compete with , then this distorts competition – mainly because we have stricter rules.
” The Mercosur pact has divided the EU with the Austrian and Dutch parliaments having already rejected the accord .
Belgium , France , Ireland and Luxembourg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trade deal .
Until now , Angela Merkel ’ s Germany has been a steadfast supporter of the pact .
MUST READ : Euro almost destroyed Sweden 's economy and political system Her spokesman Steffen Seibert said : “ We have serious doubts about whether the agreement can be implemented as planned when the situation is seen .
“ We are sceptical .
The Amazon affects the whole world.
” The European Council is expected to vote on whether to accept or reject the trade deal in October .
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Agriculture minister Julia Klockner said her European counterparts are very sceptical of the agreement because it heaps unneeded pressure on the bloc’s farmers. She insisted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement will not be ratified in the near future. “I do not see the Mercosur agreement being ratified yet, I have very clear reasons why I am very, very sceptical,” she said.
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“With regard to Mercosur, we agriculture ministers are very, very sceptical and I can say the same for almost every minister here.” Ms Klockner’s warning came during an informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Koblenz, Germany. She chaired the gathering as part of Germany’s rotating presidency of the bloc. The EU agreed the trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay last year after two decades of negotiations.
Germany joins opposition to EU's Mercosur trade pact with South America
German agriculture minister Julia Klockner
The proposed pact will allow imports of 99,000 tonnes of beef, 180,000 tonnes of poultry and 25,000 tonnes of pig meat without trade tariffs. Farmers have warned they will be undercut by their South American counterparts, who they say can produce meat at cheaper prices because of lax climate change targets. Ms Klockner added: “If we see rainforests being cut down, like in Brazil, to quickly get cropland on which feed and food is grown very cheaply in a way that is harmful to the environment, which then enters our market and which our farmers cannot compete with, then this distorts competition – mainly because we have stricter rules.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson hands Barnier simple choice – drop state aid demands or no deal

The UK and European Union remain deadlocked in post-Brexit trade talks - more than five months after they started - as they both refuse to give ground in a number of areas and repeatedly blame each other for the current stalemate in negotiations .
Michel Barnier last month set a deadline for a deal to be struck by October 31 for it to be ratified by the European Parliament in time for the transition period deadline on December 31 , fears of a no deal Brexit are increasing by the day .
Now Boris Johnson and Downing Street have issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Brexit deal , stating that while it is still possible to agree , `` it is clear that will not be easy to achieve '' .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` We will continue to work hard to reach an agreement and look forward to the next round ( of talks ) next week .
`` We believe an agreement is still possible and it is still our goal but it is clear that will not be easy to achieve . ''
When asked if there was now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extended beyond this year - which Mr Johnson has repeatedly refused - the spokesman insisted : No .
`` I think the EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations , such as EU state aid , before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts ... that makes it very difficult to make progress .
`` We would instead like to settle the simplest issues first in order to build momentum in the talks as time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Barnier travelled to London on Tuesday for further informal Brexit talks with UK negotiating counterpart David Frost .
The eighth round of formal negotiations begins next week , with pressure on both sides to give ground on one of a number of red lines in order for a crucial breakthrough to be made .
2pm update : Barnier rages at Boris for refusing to budge on fishing in Brexit talks -'No time to lose ' Michel Barnier warned time is running out to broker a post-Brexit and lashed out at Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding crisis talks in London .
The European Union ’ s chief negotiator said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented .
The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “ compromises on fisheries ” , and claimed the UK ’ s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks .
He said : “ We are now less than four months away from January 1 , 2021 .
`` This is a day chosen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commercial Brexit , after the political Brexit in January this year .
Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so , we have no time to lose.
” 1pm update : Barnier speaks of 'difficult negotiations ' as he leaves London following Brexit talks The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has left London following informal talks on Tuesday with UK counterpart David Frost .
`` EU will continue these difficult negotiations w/ patience and determination .
Full round in GB next week .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to help Member States prepare for all scenarios and inevitable # Brexit changes on 1/1/21 . ''
11.58am update : Brexit fisheries row - ‘ Naval battle ’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters Brexit will cause fishermen from various EU member states to clash over congested fishing grounds , some in the bloc have warned , amid the trade talks standoff .
The UK has warned the EU that it is prepared to walk away from trade talks over Brussels ' state aid demands .
The two parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU 's chief negotiator , Michel Barnier , insists that if the UK does n't open up its waters , access to European market will be denied .
The UK 's lucrative fishing grounds are crucial to many in the EU , and some fishermen have warned of clashes without them .
Jan Buisseret , commercial manager at Ostend auction in Belgium said : `` It will mean that the whole fleet of Denmark , the Netherlands , Belgium , France and Ireland will fish in the coast close to Europe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone .
If we have rights to fish in British areas , the Brits will have the rights to sell their products here in Europe because they do not have fleets , they do not have the same consumption of fish as we have . ''
10.55am update : Rolls Royce not planning to move production out of UK after Brexit The chief executive of Rolls Royce has insisted the company has no plans to move production out of Britain because of Brexit .
Torsten Muller-Otvos told Reuters : `` We are committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us being part of the British industrial crown jewels .
`` For that reason , Rolls-Royce belongs to Britain . ''
10.43am update : Nothing to do with EU - Brussels warned not to take Argentina 's side over the Falklands The Falkland Islands is not the European Union 's business , Josep Borrell , the bloc 's foreign policy supremo , has been warned , after it was revealed Argentina had written to him in a bid to enlist support for its sovereignty claim - and link the issue to Brexit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Falklands Facts and Fallacies to counter the numerous inaccuracies which he says Buenos Aires has been guilty of over the years in relation to the history of the British overseas territory .
Mr Pascoe was speaking after it was revealed Mr Borrell was contacted by the Argentinian government last month .
Their letter urged the bloc to exclude the Falklands - which Argentina calls the Malvinas - from post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU .
Mr Pascoe told Express.co.uk : `` It 's a new avenue of attack .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Falklands Facts and Fallacies .
`` So even if he does n't read it , he 'll see that the other side 's case is being energetically presented . ''
UK shoppers saw prices fall further in August but have been warned recent deflation could come under pressure as Brexit looms .
The latest monthly BRC-Nielsen shop price index showed prices at retailers fell by 1.6 percent last month , following a decline of 1.3 percent in July .
Non-food prices slid by 3.4 percent , as deflation accelerated from 2.9 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inflation slowed significantly in August , dropping to 0.2 percent growth from 0.9 percent in July , but the index said this inflation eased as the availability of fresh , seasonable produce improved throughout the month .
The price of ambient food , such as store-cupboard items , increased by 2.8 percent last month , increasing from 2.3 percent growth in July .
But Helen Dickinson , chief executive of the British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) , warned : `` These lower prices are already under threat from increased costs associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rise if the UK ends the transition period without a trade deal with the EU .
`` The absence of a tariff-free deal will lead to higher prices for consumers as thin retail margins force retailers to raise prices in response to higher import costs . ''
The chances of a no deal Brexit are increasing dramatically because of EU obstinacy , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned .
EU negotiators are digging in over rules for state subsidies to private firms and rights to fish in British waters .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues to be discussed , the spokesman added .
An eighth round of formal trade negotiations is due to be held in London from Monday .
France ’ s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal .
He said : “ Things are not progressing very well .
No-deal is a risk.
” In another sign of worsening tensions over Brexit , German European affairs minister Michael Roth said the EU should refuse any deal that failed to guarantee access to British coastal waters for European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We fear we might be running out of time to some extent .
“ No progress has been made for quite some time and the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations.
” 8.28am update : UK must 'not surrender ' to EU over fishing demands British negotiations have been told not to surrender to Brussels over fishing access as Brexit talks between the two sides reach a critical point .
Ministers heard fishers are optimistic about the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK will rebuff demands from the EU .
But the SNP has attempted to block further progress of the Fisheries Bill until it is `` clear what kind of deal '' will be made between the UK and EU .
This legislation would enable Britain to become an independent coastal state after Brexit , with foreign boats banned from fishing in UK waters unless licensed to do so .
Conservative MP Sheryll Murray ( South East Cornwall ) praised UK negotiators for `` holding firm '' against the `` unacceptable demands '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters .
She told the second reading debate : `` All United Kingdom fishermen are looking forward to the end of the transition period with much optimism .
`` My message is clear : do not surrender to the unacceptable demands of the European Union and it may be worth reminding them that they already have the mechanisms in place to adapt their collective fleet to their much reduced resource . ''
8.10am update : UK hits out at EU stubbornness pushing no deal 'very difficult ! '
Boris Johnson 's negotiators warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a no deal Brexit .
David Frost met his Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier face-to-face in London yesterday in yet another attempt to break the deadlock in the wrangle over a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal .
But as the pair grappled over the agenda for next round of formal talks , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman admitted a UK-EU trade deal “ will not be easy to achieve ” because of the bloc ’ s intransigence .
Negotiators from the European Union are digging in a row over rules for state subsidies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other issues to be discussed , the spokesman added .

Nicola Sturgeon brands Brexit 'self-sabotaging' in Indyref2 bid
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said there will be a "huge difference" between a deal and no deal outcome, warning "there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal". Mr Barnier said at an event organised by an Irish think tank following the meeting with UK counterpart David Frost in London: "Sometimes I listen to people from the UK speaking of the chance of no deal. Good luck! Good luck! Frankly there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal." This blog is no longer live, please follow here for the latest updates.
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He added: "We have no more time to lose. We must have a final agreement by the end of Oct if we're to have a new partnership in place by January 1." The EU's chief Brexit negotiator accused the UK of not engaging "cconstructively" so far in taljs and is "particularly disappointed by the UK's lack of engagement" in the three core areas of EU interest - fishing, the level playing fireld and governance. Mr Barnier claimed the UK has also made no attempt to compromise on fishing, and warned: "We fully understand and respect the UK will become an independent coastal state outside the CFP, but we will not accept that the work and livelihoods of these EU fishermen and women be used as a bargaining chip." He added: "We have no wish to intervene in the UK's domestic affairs. But how can we conclude a long-term economic partnership agreement without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place?" But "despite current tensions", he is still hopeful of a deal with the UK, promising the EU will do "everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very, very end." Brussels' chief negotiator said: "I continue to think, despite current difficulties, that Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants an agreement with the EU. "We will do everything in our power to reach an agreement until the very, very end." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
Brexit news: Michel Barnier has sent a huge warning to Boris Johnson
5.36am update: Michel Barnier concern at UK's failure to compromise Michel Barnier, the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator has revealed hit out at the UK Government’s failure to convene in the ongoing talks. He said: “We did not see any change in the position of the UK. This is why I express publicly that I am worried and I am disappointed because, frankly speaking, we have moved. “I’ve shown clearly openness to find compromise. If they don’t move on the issues which are the key issues of the EU – the level playing field, fisheries and governance – the UK will take itself the risk of a no-deal.” 3.13am update: Scottish Government calls for alternative to Internal Market Bill Ministers at Holyrood have suggested an alternative to the UK Government’s internal market plan for the UK after Brexit. Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell is set to propose “common frameworks” to substitute the bill at a summit between the UK Government and the devolved administrations. 9.36pm update: 'Always Britain bad, Brussels good' Tory's savage attack on Sturgeon's SNP over fishing bill The SNP is trying to drag Scotland straight back into the "hated" Common Fisheries Policy, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has claimed in a caustic diatribe in the House of Commons. Mr Ross, MP for Moray, was speaking prior to the second reading of the Fisheries Bill yesterday, which paves the way for the UK taking back control of its waters after Brexit. The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night, by 366 votes to 51, with the SNP and Plaid Cymru voting against the legislation. Prior to the division, Mr Ross said: "I think if the SNP really stand up for Scotland, they would not be voting the way they plan to tonight. 6.48pm update: Thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel to Strasbourg by exploiting coronavirus loophole European leaders have given the green light for thousands of MEPs and eurocrats to travel from Brussels to Strasbourg next week - despite the region being on Belgium’s orange zone, which indicates a high number of coronavirus infections. The move, which will see an estimated 1,700 MEPs and eurocrats make the journey, is problematic as the Bas-Rhin department, where the Strasbourg Parliament is located, is on Belgium’s orange zone. An orange zone refers to places where a moderately high risk of infection has been identified. Areas within this zone are not subject to travel restrictions, but people are asked to go into quarantine and take a coronavirus test on their return. But Parliament officials have said the politicians will not have to self-isolate, as the Belgian guidance exempts people with “essential function”.
Brexit news: Downing Street has warned of the possibility of a no deal outcome with the EU
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5pm update: Barnier praises Ireland for its Brexit preparations Michel Barnier has praised Ireland for carrying out remarkable prepartory work for the end of the EU transition period. He particularly commended the Government’s “Getting Ireland Brexit Ready” campaign. 3.47pm update: Barnier reiterates need to agree a deal by next month Michel Barnier has said he is "worried and disappointed" after his counterpart in Downing Street, David Frost, did not make any concessions to end the impasse during informal talks. The EU's chief negotiator reiteratred that a deal must be reached by the "strict deadline" of the end of next month in order to have it in place for the close of the transition period on December 31. He said: "We need a breakthrough, we need to move. "If the UK wants a deal with us and a fair agreement for a zero-tariff, zero-quota access for British access to our market of 450 million consumers then they will have to move and it is their choice, it is their responsibility. "We are ready to make fair and constructive compromise but not at the detriment of the EU." Emily Ferguson has taken over live reporting from Paul Withers 2.53pm update: Downing Street admits 'major difficulties' remain - EU's position on state aid and fisheries still obstacles Michel Barnier and UK counterpart David Frost met in London on Tuesday for informal talks. The Prime Minister's official spokeman said they had a "useful review of the whole agenda before our talks". However, the spokesman said: "But as I said, major difficulties remain and the EU's instance on progress on state aid and fisheries is an obstacle to making progress overall but we remain in close contact with the EU side and we will look forward to the next round of talks next week in London." 2.45pm update: Barnier sarcastically warns Boris about no deal outcome Michel Barnier has reacted sarcastically to Boris Johnson's threat of a no deal Brexit, warning "there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal". The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said: "Sometimes I listen to people from the UK speaking of the chance of no deal. Good luck! Good luck! "Frankly there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of a no deal."
Michel Barnier: UK seeing ‘clear consequences of Brexit vote’
2.30pm update: Barnier warns UK to engage now with EU demands in order to strike Brexit deal The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has warned Britain must engage with the bloc now on guarantees of fair competition, fisheries and solvings disputes in order to seal a trad deal by the "strict deadline" of October 31. Mr Barnier told a seminar: "On all these issues the UK side continues to disappoint. "These are no technocratic issues. At stake are tens of thousands of European jobs and livelihoods....our safety and wellbeing, our environemnt and climate, our fundamental rights." The EU's chief Brexit negtiator also accused Boris Johnson's government of shunning demands from Brussels for clarity on the UK's future state aid system and that there would not be a deal without a "long-term, balanced and sustainable" deal on fish. He warned: "How can we conclude our long-term economic partnership agreement ... without knowing which system of state aid or subsidies the UK will put in place, without any assurance that the UK will not use its new regulatory autonomy to distort competition with us in the future?" Barnier said in a speech organised by an Irish think tank. "We are ready and we want a deal - but not at any price. "We will never seal a deal to the detriment of our single market." 2pm update: Barnier rages at Boris for refusing to budge on fishing in Brexit talks -'No time to lose' Michel Barnier warned time is running out to broker a post-Brexit and lashed out at Boris Johnson for refusing to cave on fisheries after holding crisis talks in London. The European Union’s chief negotiator said the future relationship pact with Britain must be completed by the end of October if it is to be properly implemented. The Frenchman accused his British counterparts of not considering “compromises on fisheries”, and claimed the UK’s position had not evolved since the beginning of the talks. He said: “We are now less than four months away from January 1, 2021. "This is a day chosen by the UK itself for its economic and commercial Brexit, after the political Brexit in January this year. Because as you know the UK refused any extension of the transition period – so, we have no time to lose.”
Brexit news: Michel Barnier has again lashed out at the UK over the stalled trade deal talks
1pm update: Barnier speaks of 'difficult negotiations' as he leaves London following Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has left London following informal talks on Tuesday with UK counterpart David Frost. He tweeted: "Leaving London after talks w/ @DavidGHFrost. "EU will continue these difficult negotiations w/ patience and determination. Full round in GB next week. "Virtual tour of EU capitals is on going to help Member States prepare for all scenarios and inevitable #Brexit changes on 1/1/21." 11.58am update: Brexit fisheries row - ‘Naval battle’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters Brexit will cause fishermen from various EU member states to clash over congested fishing grounds, some in the bloc have warned, amid the trade talks standoff. The UK has warned the EU that it is prepared to walk away from trade talks over Brussels' state aid demands. The two parties have also clashed over fisheries, as the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, insists that if the UK doesn't open up its waters, access to European market will be denied. The UK's lucrative fishing grounds are crucial to many in the EU, and some fishermen have warned of clashes without them. Jan Buisseret, commercial manager at Ostend auction in Belgium said: "It will mean that the whole fleet of Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Ireland will fish in the coast close to Europe. "But there is no room for everyone. If we have rights to fish in British areas, the Brits will have the rights to sell their products here in Europe because they do not have fleets, they do not have the same consumption of fish as we have."
Brexit news: The EU's chief negotiator has warned the UK time is running out to agree a deal
10.55am update: Rolls Royce not planning to move production out of UK after Brexit The chief executive of Rolls Royce has insisted the company has no plans to move production out of Britain because of Brexit. Torsten Muller-Otvos told Reuters: "We are committed to Britain. I would even call us being part of the British industrial crown jewels. "For that reason, Rolls-Royce belongs to Britain." 10.43am update: Nothing to do with EU - Brussels warned not to take Argentina's side over the Falklands The Falkland Islands is not the European Union's business, Josep Borrell, the bloc's foreign policy supremo, has been warned, after it was revealed Argentina had written to him in a bid to enlist support for its sovereignty claim - and link the issue to Brexit. Graham Pascoe recently published a book called Falklands Facts and Fallacies to counter the numerous inaccuracies which he says Buenos Aires has been guilty of over the years in relation to the history of the British overseas territory. Mr Pascoe was speaking after it was revealed Mr Borrell was contacted by the Argentinian government last month. Their letter urged the bloc to exclude the Falklands - which Argentina calls the Malvinas - from post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the EU. Mr Pascoe told Express.co.uk: "It's a new avenue of attack. "But Borrell will soon get a copy of Falklands Facts and Fallacies. "So even if he doesn't read it, he'll see that the other side's case is being energetically presented."
Brexit news: Fishing has become a key issue in trade talks with the EU
9.40am update: Shop prices fall again but Brexit deal concerns remain UK shoppers saw prices fall further in August but have been warned recent deflation could come under pressure as Brexit looms. The latest monthly BRC-Nielsen shop price index showed prices at retailers fell by 1.6 percent last month, following a decline of 1.3 percent in July. Non-food prices slid by 3.4 percent, as deflation accelerated from 2.9 percent in the previous month. Fresh food inflation slowed significantly in August, dropping to 0.2 percent growth from 0.9 percent in July, but the index said this inflation eased as the availability of fresh, seasonable produce improved throughout the month. The price of ambient food, such as store-cupboard items, increased by 2.8 percent last month, increasing from 2.3 percent growth in July. But Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), warned: "These lower prices are already under threat from increased costs associated with implementing coronavirus safety measures and are certain to rise if the UK ends the transition period without a trade deal with the EU. "The absence of a tariff-free deal will lead to higher prices for consumers as thin retail margins force retailers to raise prices in response to higher import costs." 8.46am update: EU stance points to no-deal Brexit, Boris warned The chances of a no deal Brexit are increasing dramatically because of EU obstinacy, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been warned. EU negotiators are digging in over rules for state subsidies to private firms and rights to fish in British waters. They are also refusing to allow any other issues to be discussed, the spokesman added. An eighth round of formal trade negotiations is due to be held in London from Monday. France’s Europe minister Clement Beaune was pessimistic yesterday about the chances of a trade deal. He said: “Things are not progressing very well. No-deal is a risk.” In another sign of worsening tensions over Brexit, German European affairs minister Michael Roth said the EU should refuse any deal that failed to guarantee access to British coastal waters for European fishing vessels. He said: “We fear we might be running out of time to some extent. “No progress has been made for quite some time and the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations.”
Brexit news: Negotiations on the EU-UK future partnership


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--PMQs LIVE: Boris savages Starmer over constant ‘gloom’ – ‘All summer he spread DOUBT’

Mr Johnson was pressured by the Leader of the Opposition over the Government 's U-turns on the return of schools and A-Level results .
Despite the criticism for the Prime Minister , Mr Johnson insisted it was now time to support the public .
Mr Johnson also maintained the Government had made a decisive decision and `` did act '' on the matter of A-Level results .
He added : `` The students , the pupils of this country now do have their grades and I really ask Sir Keir whether he will join me in congratulating those pupils on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me that they deserve the grades they 've got . ''
The issue remained one of the largest themes throughout the session .
Depsite Mr Johnson 's staunch defence , Sir Keir insisted he had now `` undermined the confidence '' in the return of schools .
Away from the issue of A-Level results and the return of schools , the furlough scheme also heavily featured .
The furlough scheme is due to end in October , with some calling for the Prime Minister to extend it beyond that date .
Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of people are at risk , the longer he delays , the more they 're at risk , so will he act , finally get this decision right and commit to extend the furlough for those sectors and those workers that desperately need it ? ''
Despite the pressure , Mr Johnson insisted the scheme would not work in the long run .
He also asked for increased support from across the Commons for the Government 's Kick Start scheme .
This is a liveblog , please see below for the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battle ’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters He references a story on the location of Mr Johnson 's recent family trip to Scotland .
Mr Blackford adds that he , nor the First Minister were behind the story .
He then claims the move was a political `` smear '' .
The SNP member then admits he has received constant threats via social media and asks these `` falls briefings '' are now stopped .
The Prime Minister then saud to `` leave the story at that '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matter .
The Speaker of the House then admits his concern over the security of MPs .
12.32pm update : Mr Johnson then comments on the HS2 rail project He admits some areas have been met with a `` high hand '' by the group over road closures .
Asked on the furlough scheme , he insists `` it is not the answer '' .
12.28pm update : The Prime Minister says it is best to `` get back to work '' After fielding a question on the furlough scheme , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Johnson is then asked by Neil Gray , SNP MP for Airdrie and Shotts , on whether the Prime Minister will back a pay rise for healthcare staff .
Mr Johnson insisted the Government wants to get members of the public back to work , where it is biosecure .
He also adds , the Government has given the public confidence , which is incredibly important .
Asked by Tory MP for Ashford , Dominic Grieve , on discounts on season ticket railcards , Mr Johnson said measures will be brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are working at pace with rail companies to try and deliver new products in terms of ticketing which ensure better value and enable people to get back to work in an effective way.
” The leader of the SNP in Westminster said : `` France , Germany and Ireland have extended their furlough scheme into 2021 .
They have made a moral choice , they are not prepared to punish their people with record levels of unemployment .
`` People in Scotland are seeing a tale of two governments - while the Tories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicola Sturgeon was announcing new investment to protect jobs including a youth guarantee .
`` We all know that jobs are under threat if the furlough scheme ends in October .
The power to end this threat lies with the Prime Minister . ''
`` Is Boris Johnson ’ s government making the political choice to accept levels of unemployment last seen under Thatcher in the early 1980s ?
” Mr Johnson asks him to support the Kick Start scheme , which will get young people back into jobs .
Mr Blackford responds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect people .
He then adds , Nicola Sturgeon is now introducing new measures to protect jobs .
The Prime Minister adds , the Government will `` get on with measures '' to get young people back to work .
He said : `` We are getting people back to work , what he wants to do is extend the furlough scheme on which this country has already spent £40 billion , what we would rather do is get people into work through our kick start scheme which we are launching today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support people , young people in particular to get the jobs that they need .
`` He wants to keep people out of work in suspended animation .
`` We want to move this country forward , that 's the difference between him and us . ''
Sir Keir added : `` He 's fooling nobody , even his own MPs have run out of patience . ''
He cited one saying : `` It 's mess after mess , his own MPs , U-turn after U-turn , it 's a fundamental issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on , there 's no grip .
His own MPs are right are n't they ? ''
Mr Johnsoned responded : `` This is a leader of the Opposition who backed remaining in the EU and now is totally silent on the subject , now has performed a U-turn . ''
12.16pm update : `` We want to take this country forward '' Mr Johnson insists the Government is taking the country forward .
He then praises the test and trace programme .
He asks : `` Will he commit to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not happen ? ''
Mr Johnson pledges that checks and tariffs will not occur .
Sir Keir asks the Prime Minister to extend the furlough scheme .
Sir Keir adds : `` The next major decision is on the furlough scheme .
`` The longer he delays on a decision , the more are at risk . ''
Mr Johnson claims Sir Keir wants to keep the public in `` suspended animation '' .
He says : `` Mr Speaker what we are doing is getting people back to school in spite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting people back to work .
“ What he is trying to do is extend the furlough scheme , what we would like to do is get people back to work through our KickStart scheme .
“ He wants to keep people out of work in suspended animation , we want to move this country forward .
That is the difference between him and us.
” In response , Mr Johnson calls on the Leader of the Opposition to support pupils and the public .
The Speaker of the House interrupts the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the questions .
He adds : `` Is he now saying that those grades are n't right or is it just Captain Hindsight , leaping on a bandwagon , opposing a policy that he supported two weeks ago ? ''
He says the Government committed a U-turn and questions the Prime Minister when he first knew there was a problem with the algorithm .
Mr Johnson claims both he , and Gavin Williamson , understand how difficult it has been for pupils and their families .
He adds : `` We did institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

PMQs: Boris Johnson hits out at Starmer for ’spreading doubt’
Mr Johnson was pressured by the Leader of the Opposition over the Government's U-turns on the return of schools and A-Level results. Despite the criticism for the Prime Minister, Mr Johnson insisted it was now time to support the public. Mr Johnson also maintained the Government had made a decisive decision and "did act" on the matter of A-Level results. He added: "The students, the pupils of this country now do have their grades and I really ask Sir Keir whether he will join me in congratulating those pupils on their hard work and whether he agrees with me that they deserve the grades they've got."
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The issue remained one of the largest themes throughout the session. Depsite Mr Johnson's staunch defence, Sir Keir insisted he had now "undermined the confidence" in the return of schools. Away from the issue of A-Level results and the return of schools, the furlough scheme also heavily featured. The furlough scheme is due to end in October, with some calling for the Prime Minister to extend it beyond that date. Sir Keir added: "The jobs of millions of people are at risk, the longer he delays, the more they're at risk, so will he act, finally get this decision right and commit to extend the furlough for those sectors and those workers that desperately need it?" Despite the pressure, Mr Johnson insisted the scheme would not work in the long run. He also asked for increased support from across the Commons for the Government's Kick Start scheme. This is a liveblog, please see below for the latest updates. JUST IN: ‘Naval battle’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters
PMQs Live: Boris Johnson returns to face Keir Starmer
12.42pm update: PMQs now ends 12.36pm update: Ian Blackford brings forward a point of order He references a story on the location of Mr Johnson's recent family trip to Scotland. Mr Blackford adds that he, nor the First Minister were behind the story. He then claims the move was a political "smear". The SNP member then admits he has received constant threats via social media and asks these "falls briefings" are now stopped. The Prime Minister then saud to "leave the story at that" and insists Mr Blackford had no involvement in the matter. The Speaker of the House then admits his concern over the security of MPs. 12.32pm update: Mr Johnson then comments on the HS2 rail project He admits some areas have been met with a "high hand" by the group over road closures. Mr Johnson adds, compensation will be paid. Asked on the furlough scheme, he insists "it is not the answer".
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PMQs: Ian Blackford
12.28pm update: The Prime Minister says it is best to "get back to work" After fielding a question on the furlough scheme, he says the Government has supported the public. Mr Johnson is then asked by Neil Gray, SNP MP for Airdrie and Shotts, on whether the Prime Minister will back a pay rise for healthcare staff. 12.26pm update: "We give the public confidence" Mr Johnson insisted the Government wants to get members of the public back to work, where it is biosecure. He also adds, the Government has given the public confidence, which is incredibly important. 12.24 update: Next question is season ticket subsidies Asked by Tory MP for Ashford, Dominic Grieve, on discounts on season ticket railcards, Mr Johnson said measures will be brought in. He adds: "We are working at pace with rail companies to try and deliver new products in terms of ticketing which ensure better value and enable people to get back to work in an effective way.”
PMQs: Sir Keir Starmer
12.19pm update: Ian Blackford now asks a question The leader of the SNP in Westminster said: "France, Germany and Ireland have extended their furlough scheme into 2021. They have made a moral choice, they are not prepared to punish their people with record levels of unemployment. "People in Scotland are seeing a tale of two governments - while the Tories are cutting furlough scheme support, yesterday Nicola Sturgeon was announcing new investment to protect jobs including a youth guarantee. "We all know that jobs are under threat if the furlough scheme ends in October. The power to end this threat lies with the Prime Minister." "Is Boris Johnson’s government making the political choice to accept levels of unemployment last seen under Thatcher in the early 1980s?” Mr Johnson asks him to support the Kick Start scheme, which will get young people back into jobs. Mr Blackford responds by saying the furlough scheme is designed to protect people. He then adds, Nicola Sturgeon is now introducing new measures to protect jobs. The Prime Minister adds, the Government will "get on with measures" to get young people back to work.
PMQs: Ian Blackford
12.53pm update: Boris Johnson fires back on furlough He said: "We are getting people back to work, what he wants to do is extend the furlough scheme on which this country has already spent £40 billion, what we would rather do is get people into work through our kick start scheme which we are launching today with £2 billion to spend, to support people, young people in particular to get the jobs that they need. "He wants to keep people out of work in suspended animation. "We want to move this country forward, that's the difference between him and us."
12.17pm update: Boris Johnson being "tin eared" Sir Keir added: "He's fooling nobody, even his own MPs have run out of patience." He cited one saying: "It's mess after mess, his own MPs, U-turn after U-turn, it's a fundamental issue of competence, God knows what's going on, there's no grip. His own MPs are right aren't they?" Mr Johnsoned responded: "This is a leader of the Opposition who backed remaining in the EU and now is totally silent on the subject, now has performed a U-turn." 12.16pm update: "We want to take this country forward" Mr Johnson insists the Government is taking the country forward. He then praises the test and trace programme. Tory MP for Clwyd West, David Jones now asks a question. He asks: "Will he commit to ensure checks on good entering from Northern Ireland will not happen?" Mr Johnson pledges that checks and tariffs will not occur.
PMQs: Boris Johnson
12.14pm update: The issue of schools The Prime Minister asks the Leader of the Opposition to insist schools are safe. Sir Keir responds: "I've said it so many times. School is safe. "My own children have been in school throughout. "There is no issue on this. The Prime Minister is seeking to divide." The issue now moves to the meeting of bereaved families. 12.12pm update: "Wasted summer" Sir Keir claims, the Government has wasted time and is "holding" Britain back. Mr Johnson adds: "What has happened, is that we have succeeded in turning the tide in the pandemic. "We are seeing a country going back to school and going back to work. "We are leading efforts for a vaccine. We are taking the country forward."
PMQs: The session begins
12.09pm update: Extend the furlough scheme Sir Keir asks the Prime Minister to extend the furlough scheme. Sir Keir adds: "The next major decision is on the furlough scheme. "The longer he delays on a decision, the more are at risk." Mr Johnson claims Sir Keir wants to keep the public in "suspended animation". He says: "Mr Speaker what we are doing is getting people back to school in spite of all the doubt and we are getting people back to work.
“What he is trying to do is extend the furlough scheme, what we would like to do is get people back to work through our KickStart scheme.
“He wants to keep people out of work in suspended animation, we want to move this country forward. That is the difference between him and us.”
PMQs: The House gathers


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Ian Blackford explodes at claims he exposed holiday cottage 'Smear from PM's office!'

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford reacted with fury at claims he had shared details of Boris Johnson 's chosen holiday location earlier this summer .
Boris Johnson was revealed to have picked an isolated cottage in Scotland to spend his holidays with partner Carrie Symonds and baby son Wilfred .
Rumours arose about Mr Blackford having discussed the location , claims the SNP politician vocally rejected following PMQs on Wednesday .
Mr Blackford said the suggestion was a `` smear from the PM 's office '' as he insisted he had not been aware Mr Johnson had been holidaying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This was a violation of his family 's privacy that neither myself nor my party in any way condone .
`` Later the same day , a senior Conservative source in Downing Street told The Sun newspaper , and I quote , 'The finger of blame of this getting out is being pointed at the SNP , particularly Ian Blackford , who is local MP . '
`` This was consequently repeated in a number of newspapers and broadcast outlets . ''
JUST IN : BBC U-turns in Last Night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rule Britannia WILL be sung The SNP MP continued : `` This allegation and briefing was entirely and deliberately false .
It was a targeted political smear from the Prime Minister 's office .
`` The photographer who provided the material for the original article later confirmed that I was not the source in revealing the Prime Minister 's location .
`` A location , I might add , I was not even aware of .
By this point , the damage was done . ''
Mr Blackford reported the damning allegations had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself and his family .
READ MORE : Boris savages Starmer over constant ‘ gloom ’ – ‘ All summer he spread DOUBT ’ He added : `` This matter has not only been the worst kind of political smear , the false allegation has equally resulted in security implications for myself and my family given their serious and personal nature .
`` I can see the Prime Minister pulling a face but all you have to do is go to social media and see the threats I was then forced witness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when when the apparatus of the UK Government can be deployed in this way , manufacturing false briefings in order to attack an opposition politician .
`` I raised this issue with the Prime Minister 's office in writing , however , as I have not received a response I 'm raising this point of order today to ensure this false briefings are now stopped and never repeated for any parliamentarian . ''
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PMQs: Ian Blackford accuses PM's office of 'political smear'
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford reacted with fury at claims he had shared details of Boris Johnson's chosen holiday location earlier this summer. Boris Johnson was revealed to have picked an isolated cottage in Scotland to spend his holidays with partner Carrie Symonds and baby son Wilfred. Rumours arose about Mr Blackford having discussed the location, claims the SNP politician vocally rejected following PMQs on Wednesday.
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Mr Blackford said the suggestion was a "smear from the PM's office" as he insisted he had not been aware Mr Johnson had been holidaying in his constituency at the time. He said: "This was a violation of his family's privacy that neither myself nor my party in any way condone. "Later the same day, a senior Conservative source in Downing Street told The Sun newspaper, and I quote, 'The finger of blame of this getting out is being pointed at the SNP, particularly Ian Blackford, who is local MP.' "This was consequently repeated in a number of newspapers and broadcast outlets." JUST IN: BBC U-turns in Last Night of the Proms row as it announces Rule Britannia WILL be sung
Ian Blackford furiously rejected the claims
Blackford said he was not aware the Prime Minister was holidaying in his constituency
The SNP MP continued: "This allegation and briefing was entirely and deliberately false. It was a targeted political smear from the Prime Minister's office. "The photographer who provided the material for the original article later confirmed that I was not the source in revealing the Prime Minister's location. "A location, I might add, I was not even aware of. By this point, the damage was done." Mr Blackford reported the damning allegations had resulted in serious security concerns for both himself and his family. READ MORE: Boris savages Starmer over constant ‘gloom’ – ‘All summer he spread DOUBT’
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Ian Blackford hits out at Munchetty over Scotland 'rhetoric'
Blackford noted the allegations sparked serious concerns for him and his family's safety
He added: "This matter has not only been the worst kind of political smear, the false allegation has equally resulted in security implications for myself and my family given their serious and personal nature. "I can see the Prime Minister pulling a face but all you have to do is go to social media and see the threats I was then forced witness. "It is a very serious situation, when when the apparatus of the UK Government can be deployed in this way, manufacturing false briefings in order to attack an opposition politician. "I raised this issue with the Prime Minister's office in writing, however, as I have not received a response I'm raising this point of order today to ensure this false briefings are now stopped and never repeated for any parliamentarian." DON'T MISS: Exciting antibody clue spotted in 30,000 tests – would help vaccine [LIVE BLOG]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--PMQs start time: What time is PMQs today? How to watch

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Parliament had been in recess since mid-July , for the annual summer break , and resumed on Tuesday , September 1 .
MPs have returned to Westminster , and will today sit in on Prime Minister 's Questions .
The summer break for the Commons and Lords has faced criticism for some at such a crucial point in the coronavirus outbreak - especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strict social distancing measures have been introduced at Westminster due to the pandemic , with only a certain number of politicians allowed in the Commons at once .
Due to the coronavirus outbreak , hybrid proceedings were put in place to allow MPs to attend Westminster via video chat if needed .
However this has since ended , and so now Parliament has resumed , most MPs will be back in the capital as normal .
The House of Commons have made some changes to the way MPs can participate in parliamentary business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Parliament had been in recess since mid-July, for the annual summer break, and resumed on Tuesday, September 1. MPs have returned to Westminster, and will today sit in on Prime Minister's Questions. The summer break for the Commons and Lords has faced criticism for some at such a crucial point in the coronavirus outbreak - especially given the A-Level crisis last month.
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Strict social distancing measures have been introduced at Westminster due to the pandemic, with only a certain number of politicians allowed in the Commons at once. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, hybrid proceedings were put in place to allow MPs to attend Westminster via video chat if needed. However this has since ended, and so now Parliament has resumed, most MPs will be back in the capital as normal. The House of Commons have made some changes to the way MPs can participate in parliamentary business in the Chamber during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More: ‘Naval battle’ warning as EU braces for life without UK waters
PMQs start time: What time is PMQs today? How to watch
READ MORE No deal Brexit consequences: What will a no deal Brexit mean? The four main changes in the House of Commons are: Social distancing measures in the Chamber to meet public health guidelines
Call lists published in advance to manage attendance in the Chamber during parliamentary business
Remote participation in certain proceedings by some MPs
New ways of voting, including an extension of the current proxy voting scheme
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PMQs start time: No doubt MPs will be broaching a number of topics after summer recess
PMQs start time: Social distancing measures are in place in the Chamber to meet public health guidelines
What time is PMQs today? How to watch Prime Minister's Questions, known as PMQs, are held each Wednesday when Parliament is in session. Each week they begin at 12pm, and Members of Parliament are given the chance to ask the PM questions. This is the first PMQs back after the summer break, and no doubt MPs will be broaching a number of topics after so long away. DON'T MISS
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PMQs start time: PMQs is shown via live stream across several platforms, so you can watch it as it happens
And BBC Parliament shows the action live from the commons, you can switch to channel 504 on Sky. BBC Parliament can be accessed via channel 605 on Virgin Media, on Freeview channel 232, and Freesat channel 201. You can also stream it live from BBC iPlayer which you can access here.
Today, there are two urgent questions which will be asked in the Commons.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-03--Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus strategy SAVAGED by health experts – ‘not going well!’

Professor Linda Bauld , of Edinburgh University said the First Minister had drawn up a strategy to drive the virus to the lowest possible level , but surging figures show “ it ’ s not going very well.
” Prof Bauld added that Ms Sturgeon is currently “ absolutely ” using the strategy labelled as “ whack-a-mole , ” to end local outbreaks in an interview with the Telegraph .
The strategy has been largely used in England and on the Continent to speedily halt the spread of the virus .
However , according to Prof Bauld , Ms Sturgeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strategy when two of Scotland ’ s largest cities , Glasgow and Aberdeen , presented fresh outbreaks .
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde raised the alarm after evidence of a small number of infections were found in school environments .
The institutions involved were not named in order `` to respect and maintain patient confidentiality . ''
However , the First Minister blamed young people attending house parties for the school infection clusters .
The revelation came the day after Ms Sturgeon announced restrictions affecting more than 800,000 people - 15 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire were the areas covered by the guidelines .
Ms Sturgeon ’ s Glasgow home was also affected by the restrictions .
READ MORE : WHO head warns 'we should prepare ' as new coronavirus spike likely Speaking following the Scottish Government 's resilience committee , Ms Sturgeon said : `` I think this should be a wake-up call , not just for people in Glasgow city , West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire .
`` It should be a wake-up call for all of us to stick to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any further or any faster . ''
Ms Sturgeon acknowledged the restrictions `` will not be welcome news '' for local residents .
She added : `` I wo n't be able to have my family visit me at home and nor will I be able to travel to a different local authority , in my case Ayrshire , to visit them . ''
DO N'T MISS : Coronavirus update : The surprising sign your child could have COVID-19 [ UPDATES ] Royal travel : Prince William broke this Royal rule [ REVEALED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid civil unrest [ INSIGHT ] Prof Bauld agreed with the measures taken by the Scottish Government and described them as “ light touch '' and proportionate , adding that they targeted the origin of the outbreak .
She also defended the decision to keep pubs and businesses open in Glasgow as opposed to those in Aberdeen as Glasgow ’ s outbreak had originated in indoor gatherings rather than the hospitality sector .
However , she said : `` The problem is when you ease lockdown , cases go up . ''
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rennie , the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader , said : `` Infection rates in the west of Scotland are now higher than in most of England or in countries such as Greece and Portugal , for which we have just imposed quarantine measures .

Nicola Sturgeon reveals new lockdown measures in Scotland
Professor Linda Bauld, of Edinburgh University said the First Minister had drawn up a strategy to drive the virus to the lowest possible level, but surging figures show “it’s not going very well.” Prof Bauld added that Ms Sturgeon is currently “absolutely” using the strategy labelled as “whack-a-mole,” to end local outbreaks in an interview with the Telegraph.
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The strategy has been largely used in England and on the Continent to speedily halt the spread of the virus.
However, according to Prof Bauld, Ms Sturgeon had no other choice but to introduce the strategy when two of Scotland’s largest cities, Glasgow and Aberdeen, presented fresh outbreaks.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde raised the alarm after evidence of a small number of infections were found in school environments.
The institutions involved were not named in order "to respect and maintain patient confidentiality."
Nicola Sturgeon criticised over coronavirus strategy
However, the First Minister blamed young people attending house parties for the school infection clusters.
The revelation came the day after Ms Sturgeon announced restrictions affecting more than 800,000 people - 15 percent of Scotland’s population.
Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire were the areas covered by the guidelines.
Ms Sturgeon’s Glasgow home was also affected by the restrictions.
READ MORE: WHO head warns 'we should prepare' as new coronavirus spike likely
Nicola Sturgeon blamed young people attending house parties for the school infection clusters
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Speaking following the Scottish Government's resilience committee, Ms Sturgeon said: "I think this should be a wake-up call, not just for people in Glasgow city, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire. "It should be a wake-up call for all of us to stick to the guidelines and stop this virus spreading any further or any faster."
Ms Sturgeon acknowledged the restrictions "will not be welcome news" for local residents.
She added: "I won't be able to have my family visit me at home and nor will I be able to travel to a different local authority, in my case Ayrshire, to visit them." DON'T MISS:
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The vital importance of social distancing
Prof Bauld agreed with the measures taken by the Scottish Government and described them as “light touch" and proportionate, adding that they targeted the origin of the outbreak.
She also defended the decision to keep pubs and businesses open in Glasgow as opposed to those in Aberdeen as Glasgow’s outbreak had originated in indoor gatherings rather than the hospitality sector.
However, she said: "The problem is when you ease lockdown, cases go up."
Speaking during First Minister's Questions, Willie Rennie, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, said: "Infection rates in the west of Scotland are now higher than in most of England or in countries such as Greece and Portugal, for which we have just imposed quarantine measures.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie


thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Barnier's 'deliberate and misleading' Brexit remarks leave UK raging -'EU is unrealistic!'

The Brussels negotiator insisted Boris Johnson would have to cave and allow unlimited access for European fishermen to British coastal waters if there is to be a deal .
He also blew several Downing Street proposals on aviation , road haulage and the car industry out of the water after a fractious meeting with the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy in London .
But a UK Government source fired back at the Frenchman ’ s deal-ruining claims , insisting he had overstepped the mark with his speech to an Irish think-tank .
The source said : “ Barnier ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caricature of our proposals aimed at deflecting scrutiny from the EU ’ s own positions which are wholly unrealistic and unprecedented .
“ For our part , we have been consistently clear that we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries.
” The exchange of insults left chances of a deal looking unlikely ahead of a make-or-break round of trade talks next week look in danger of failure .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK was trying to “ distort competition ” by refusing to follow EU rules .
The Brussels bureaucrat also accused the Government of using the livelihoods of European fishermen as a “ bargaining chip ” in the wrangle .
Mr Barnier said : “ Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions , the UK has shunned our offers .
“ Yet the UK government 's position would lock out Ireland 's fishermen and women from waters they fished in long before Ireland or the UK joined the European Economic Community in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fishermen and women of many other EU countries .
That is just not acceptable .
“ We fully understand and respect that the UK will become an independent coastal state , outside the Common Fisheries Policy .
“ But we will not accept that the work and the livelihoods of these men and women be used as a bargaining chip in these negotiations.
” Mr Barnier threatened to sink chances of a deal by insisting Britain would have to surrender access to its coastal waters .
“ Without a long-term , fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will simply be no new economic partnership with the UK , ” he blast .
And in a bitter swipe at the Prime Minister ’ s threat to walk away from the trade talks , the Frenchman fumed : “ Sometimes I listen to some in the UK speaking of the chance of the no deal .
Good luck !
Good luck !
“ But , frankly speaking , there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people , many sectors of no deal.
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- Barnier 's reaction to Boris no deal threat [ UPDATES ] There 's no defence for Boris 's evasions , says ANN WIDDECOMBE [ COMMENT ] In response , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said Lord Frost and Mr Barnier had had “ a useful review of the whole agenda ” for the talks earlier this week .
“ Major difficulties remain .
The EU ’ s insistence on progress on state aid and fisheries is an obstacle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in close contact with the EU side and look forward to the next round of talks next week in London.
” He added : “ While an agreement is still possible and is still our goal , it is clear that is not going to be easy to achieve .
“ The EU is insisting we must accept continuity on fisheries policy and that must be agreed before any other work in the negotiation , making it very difficult to progress .
“ What we would like is to settle the simplest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the talks as time is short for both sides .
”

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The Brussels negotiator insisted Boris Johnson would have to cave and allow unlimited access for European fishermen to British coastal waters if there is to be a deal. He also blew several Downing Street proposals on aviation, road haulage and the car industry out of the water after a fractious meeting with the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy in London. But a UK Government source fired back at the Frenchman’s deal-ruining claims, insisting he had overstepped the mark with his speech to an Irish think-tank.
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The source said: “Barnier’s speech is a deliberate and misleading caricature of our proposals aimed at deflecting scrutiny from the EU’s own positions which are wholly unrealistic and unprecedented. “For our part, we have been consistently clear that we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core, similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries.” The exchange of insults left chances of a deal looking unlikely ahead of a make-or-break round of trade talks next week look in danger of failure. During the speech, Mr Barnier complained the UK was trying to “distort competition” by refusing to follow EU rules.
UK sources fire back at Michel Barnier's 'misleading' speech on Brexit trade talks
David Frost is the UK's Brexit envoy
The Brussels bureaucrat also accused the Government of using the livelihoods of European fishermen as a “bargaining chip” in the wrangle. Mr Barnier said: “Where the EU has shown openness to possible solutions, the UK has shunned our offers. “Yet the UK government's position would lock out Ireland's fishermen and women from waters they fished in long before Ireland or the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973.
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David Frost and Michel Barnier are said to enjoy a friendly relationship
“And of course, the fishermen and women of many other EU countries. That is just not acceptable. “We fully understand and respect that the UK will become an independent coastal state, outside the Common Fisheries Policy. “But we will not accept that the work and the livelihoods of these men and women be used as a bargaining chip in these negotiations.” MUST READ: Brexit news: EU stance points to no-deal Brexit, Boris warned
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Mr Barnier threatened to sink chances of a deal by insisting Britain would have to surrender access to its coastal waters. “Without a long-term, fair and sustainable solution on fisheries, there will simply be no new economic partnership with the UK,” he blast. And in a bitter swipe at the Prime Minister’s threat to walk away from the trade talks, the Frenchman fumed: “Sometimes I listen to some in the UK speaking of the chance of the no deal. Good luck! Good luck! “But, frankly speaking, there is no reason to underestimate the consequences for many people, many sectors of no deal.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-02--Brexit Fisheries Bill: What's in the Brexit Fisheries Bill?

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MPs have been encouraged to back a flagship Brexit legislation which will implement controls on foreign vessels seeking to access UK fishing waters .
The SNP have attempted to block any further amendments to the bill until the outcome of the Brexit trade negotiations is known .
Brexit negotiations are still ongoing , but both sides have been in deadlock for some time over key areas of the post Brexit relationship between the UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to intensify talks over the summer to work towards a deal on trade and the future relationship , after extremely sluggish progress during the first few months of negotiations .
At the end of the most recent round of talks in August , according to David Frost and Michel Barnier , there had been progress on energy co-operation , participation in union programmes and anti-money laundering , but no progress has been made on fisheries and state aid .
An agreement needs to be reached by the end of October so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU and UK 's responsible institutions .

Brexit: Expert outlines benefits of UK buying fish locally
MPs have been encouraged to back a flagship Brexit legislation which will implement controls on foreign vessels seeking to access UK fishing waters. The SNP have attempted to block any further amendments to the bill until the outcome of the Brexit trade negotiations is known.
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Brexit negotiations are still ongoing, but both sides have been in deadlock for some time over key areas of the post Brexit relationship between the UK and the EU. In June both sides agreed to intensify talks over the summer to work towards a deal on trade and the future relationship, after extremely sluggish progress during the first few months of negotiations. At the end of the most recent round of talks in August, according to David Frost and Michel Barnier, there had been progress on energy co-operation, participation in union programmes and anti-money laundering, but no progress has been made on fisheries and state aid. An agreement needs to be reached by the end of October so it can be ratified and passed by the EU and UK's responsible institutions.
Brexit Fisheries Bill: Fishing has been a major stumbling block in UK EU negotiations
Brexit Fisheries Bill: The fisheries bill creates the powers for the country to operate as an independent coastal state
READ MORE No deal Brexit consequences: What will a no deal Brexit mean? What is in the Brexit Fisheries Bill? The fisheries bill creates the powers for the country to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks outside European Union rules. The legislation enables the UK to become an independent coastal state post-Brexit, with foreign fishing boats barred from fishing in UK waters unless licensed to do so. The Common Fisheries Policy currently sets out how much British fishermen can catch and where.
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Brexit Fisheries Bill: The bill sets down in law that all fish stocks must be fished at sustainable levels
It also allows vessels registered elsewhere in the EU to fish in UK waters - but the new legislation will end those automatic rights of access. Instead, access will be for the UK to negotiate in the future and foreign vessels will have to be licensed if they fish in British waters. The bill sets down in law that all fish stocks must be fished at sustainable levels, and aims to ensure species such as dolphins are protected. It also includes measures on "climate-smart fishing" to consider the impact of climate change on the sector - for example, if fish populations move as a result of rising temperatures. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Barnier's 'deliberate and misleading' Brexit remarks leave UK raging As well as this it will also ensure that UK boats can continue to access any part of UK waters, as they do now regardless, whether they are registered in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Fishing is a major sticking point in Brexit negotiations, and Scotland are particularly keen to have a say in the bill, as the country has a world-class fishing industry. The bill has been making its way through the houses, with different parties making different demands of amendments to the bill. The SNP has asked the Scottish Tories to tow the line of constituents rather than the Westminster powers, with the SNP worried Scotland could lose out if it is locked out of talks as a devolved power.
Brexit Fisheries Bill: The bill is currently at the committee stage, which will meet on September 8