thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--Gordon Brown asked to intervene in Nigerian persecution of Christians

The call by Peace and Social Justice UK ( PSJ UK ) comes after a group of schoolgirls and their female teacher were kidnapped this week by Islamist terrorists .
The episode has a chilling echo of the Chibok abduction of nearly 300 girls by Boko Haram which sparked worldwide protests six years ago .
The charity hopes that Mr Brown can use his role as a UN special envoy for global education to bring some influence to bear in the country .
It has also recently called for targeted sanctions against groups and individuals in Nigeria with claims that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first two decades of this century .
The latest outrage took place as the pupils were sitting their exams at a school in Kaduna state , northwest Nigeria .
The gunmen rode into the village on motorcycles , shooting sporadically and abducted seven students , a female teacher , Christiana Madugu , and some villagers .
Suspected Fulani militia – responsible for multiple atrocities in the Central Belt of Nigeria - killed a young man , Benjamin Auta , whose house is close to the school and also burnt down the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports , the villagers , however , pursued them into the bush and rescued some of the students , but the abductors escaped with four girls plus Miss Madugu .
The savage attack earlier this week took place at Prince Academy School in the early morning where the pupils had gathered to sit the Junior School Certificate Examination in Damba-Kasanya village in Chikun local government area .
First-hand evidence of the assault has been submitted to human rights charity PSJ UK , which is campaigning for the UK and other Western governments to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population against a mounting Islamist insurgency known to have claimed the lives of 100,000 people , largely Christian , over the last 20 years .
PSJ has requested Mr Brown , speak out against sectarian attacks on children , teachers and schools .
Nigeria ’ s students have allegedly increasingly fallen victim to the emerging security problem in the Commonwealth nation .
The devastating event follows Boko Haram ’ s recent assassination of five aid workers .
It leaves the UN ’ s global education for all agenda in peril .
The missing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miracle Saitu Danjuma , 15 ; Favour Danjuma , 10 ; and Happiness Odoji , 16 .
Nigeria ’ s Federal Government has recently opened up schools after the COVID-19 pandemic so that graduating students could sit their final exams .
Villages in Chikun and Birnin Gwari local governments in Kaduna state have come under repeated attacks from heavily-armed Fulani Militia for years .
They sacked and drove away people from about 20 villages .
Most of the displaced are now staying in various internal displacement camps ( IDPs ) in Chikun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Islamic State surge through West Africa , a fresh poll of UK adults shows widespread support for UK sanctions on Nigeria ’ s human rights abusers .
Three in five UK adults say that they support imposing sanctions on individuals who have been held responsible for human rights abuses ( 58 per cent ) , similar to those imposed on some Russians following a new British sanctions regime being rolled out .
Two in five ( 39 per cent ) UK adults expect the UK to speak out against violence towards Christians in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s full report on Christian persecution around the world , commissioned by former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and the FCO , interest in the cause is rising fast among UK political actors .
The APPG on International Freedom of Religion or Belief recently published a well-received report highlighting the growing atrocities taking place in Nigeria on a daily basis .
PSJ UK Chief Executive Ayo Adedoyin , who recently submitted evidence to a House of Lords Inquiry into sub-Saharan Africa , said : “ These tragic abductions point to a deep , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that unless action is taken to stabilise a fast deteriorating security situation , Nigeria will be plunged into civil war .
“ Six years on from the brutalisation of Chibok ’ s girls , and three years from the tragedy at Dapchi , Nigeria and the international community have clearly not learned many lessons .
It is increasingly clear that the Islamists slowly taking over West Africa do not negotiate .
Prevention is the better strategy to follow than cures and concessions .
“ PSJ UK demands that Gordon Brown continue his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and exploring the connection between educational inequality and political insecurity .
Often it is Nigeria ’ s poorest and most vulnerable , many of them Christians , who have suffered from a lack of educational opportunities because of violent Islamism .
“ For too long , Nigeria ’ s Christians have been silently slaughtered .
Their cries have been ignored by the mainstream media and political establishment , both in Nigeria and across the Western world .
“ There will be no peace in Africa until Nigeria , the continent ’ s largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can defend each of its citizens , particularly the most vulnerable .
While we can not underestimate the threat of COVID-19 , it is undeniable that Islamic terrorism has posed a bigger threat to Nigerian society at the start of 2020 .
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Nigeria: Terrorists forcing Christians to leave says expert
The call by Peace and Social Justice UK (PSJ UK) comes after a group of schoolgirls and their female teacher were kidnapped this week by Islamist terrorists. The episode has a chilling echo of the Chibok abduction of nearly 300 girls by Boko Haram which sparked worldwide protests six years ago.
The charity hopes that Mr Brown can use his role as a UN special envoy for global education to bring some influence to bear in the country. It has also recently called for targeted sanctions against groups and individuals in Nigeria with claims that 100,000 Chritians have been murdered there in the first two decades of this century. The latest outrage took place as the pupils were sitting their exams at a school in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria. The gunmen rode into the village on motorcycles, shooting sporadically and abducted seven students, a female teacher, Christiana Madugu, and some villagers. Suspected Fulani militia – responsible for multiple atrocities in the Central Belt of Nigeria - killed a young man, Benjamin Auta, whose house is close to the school and also burnt down the community’s Baptist church. According to reports, the villagers, however, pursued them into the bush and rescued some of the students, but the abductors escaped with four girls plus Miss Madugu.
Gordon Brown asked to intervene in Nigerian persecution of Christians
Police officers patrol an area of destroyed and burned houses after a Fulani attack
The savage attack earlier this week took place at Prince Academy School in the early morning where the pupils had gathered to sit the Junior School Certificate Examination in Damba-Kasanya village in Chikun local government area. First-hand evidence of the assault has been submitted to human rights charity PSJ UK, which is campaigning for the UK and other Western governments to pressurise the Nigerian regime into defending its population against a mounting Islamist insurgency known to have claimed the lives of 100,000 people, largely Christian, over the last 20 years. PSJ has requested Mr Brown, speak out against sectarian attacks on children, teachers and schools. Nigeria’s students have allegedly increasingly fallen victim to the emerging security problem in the Commonwealth nation. The devastating event follows Boko Haram’s recent assassination of five aid workers. It leaves the UN’s global education for all agenda in peril. The missing girls are Ezra Bako, 17; Miracle Saitu Danjuma, 15; Favour Danjuma, 10; and Happiness Odoji, 16.
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Christian faithfuls hold signs as they march on the streets of Abuja during a prayer for peace
Nigeria’s Federal Government has recently opened up schools after the COVID-19 pandemic so that graduating students could sit their final exams. Villages in Chikun and Birnin Gwari local governments in Kaduna state have come under repeated attacks from heavily-armed Fulani Militia for years. They sacked and drove away people from about 20 villages. Most of the displaced are now staying in various internal displacement camps (IDPs) in Chikun and Birnin Gwari. As Boko Haram and Islamic State surge through West Africa, a fresh poll of UK adults shows widespread support for UK sanctions on Nigeria’s human rights abusers. Three in five UK adults say that they support imposing sanctions on individuals who have been held responsible for human rights abuses (58 per cent), similar to those imposed on some Russians following a new British sanctions regime being rolled out. Two in five (39 per cent) UK adults expect the UK to speak out against violence towards Christians in Nigeria. Since the Bishop of Truro’s full report on Christian persecution around the world, commissioned by former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and the FCO, interest in the cause is rising fast among UK political actors. The APPG on International Freedom of Religion or Belief recently published a well-received report highlighting the growing atrocities taking place in Nigeria on a daily basis.


thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--Boris Johnson threatens no-deal Brexit in crushing ultimatum to the EU's constant demands

Britain ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , David Frost , has signalled to his EU counterpart , Michel Barnier , that he will recommend Britain leaves without a trade deal if Brussels continues to demand that the UK should align with its rules on state aid .
Mr Frost has already taken a hard stance on the topic in private meetings .
Mr Barnier demanded to see Britain ’ s blueprint for its domestic subsidy regime for when the Brexit transition period is over .
The regime is not likely to be published until the end of September .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules that prevent the Government from subsidising British companies over EU rivals .
A senior Conservative source said Mr Frost and others had privately talked about whether to soften Britain ’ s line on state aid .
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly decided that the UK should not soften its position .
The source told the Times : “ Frost has made clear to Barnier that as things stand he would have to recommend to Boris that we go for no deal .
“ There has been a discussion about whether or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Boris said no.
” Mr Johnson ’ s senior aide , Dominic Cummings , thinks that freedom on state aid could be one of Brexit 's main benefits .
“ He ’ s telling Boris that he shouldn ’ t do anything that undermines the Union .
“ The argument is that if Brexit leads to the breakup of the UK , that would give Boris ’ s achievement in securing Brexit a bad name.
” Mr Barnier has argued that the UK ’ s proximity to the EU means it should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage over key industries .
Next week informal talks will resume between the UK and EU before formal negotiations commence the following week .
A no deal scenario is much more likely to happen than it was a month ago during negotiations .

Brexit: David Frost ‘holding firm’ on negotiations says Tice
Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost, has signalled to his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, that he will recommend Britain leaves without a trade deal if Brussels continues to demand that the UK should align with its rules on state aid. Mr Frost has already taken a hard stance on the topic in private meetings.
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Mr Barnier demanded to see Britain’s blueprint for its domestic subsidy regime for when the Brexit transition period is over. The regime is not likely to be published until the end of September. The EU wants Britain to continue to follow rules that prevent the Government from subsidising British companies over EU rivals. A senior Conservative source said Mr Frost and others had privately talked about whether to soften Britain’s line on state aid.
Boris Johnson has threatened a no-deal Brexit unless the EU drops its demands
Michel Barnier demanded to see Britain’s blueprint for its domestic subsidy regime
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly decided that the UK should not soften its position. The source told the Times: “Frost has made clear to Barnier that as things stand he would have to recommend to Boris that we go for no deal. “There has been a discussion about whether or not to compromise on state aid, and Boris said no.” Mr Johnson’s senior aide, Dominic Cummings, thinks that freedom on state aid could be one of Brexit's main benefits. READ MORE: Brexit breakthrough: UK poised for 'highest grade' trading bloc
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“He’s telling Boris that he shouldn’t do anything that undermines the Union. “The argument is that if Brexit leads to the breakup of the UK, that would give Boris’s achievement in securing Brexit a bad name.” Mr Barnier has argued that the UK’s proximity to the EU means it should not be allowed to create a competitive advantage over key industries. Next week informal talks will resume between the UK and EU before formal negotiations commence the following week. A no deal scenario is much more likely to happen than it was a month ago during negotiations.
David Frost has already taken a hard stance on the state aid in private meetings
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--Ireland on brink: Leader warned of 'anger against political elite' as he plummets in polls

The President of the Irish Freedom Party , Hermann Kelly , has said the Golfgate scandal which resulted in the political downfall of three politicians , shone a spotlight on the sheer `` arrogance of the political elite '' .
EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan , Agricultural Minister Dara Calleary and deputy Seanad leader Jeremy Buttimer all resigned in disgrace over their attendance at the Irish parliament 's golfing dinner .
The trio were among 81 guests at the event in a plush hotel in the west of Ireland , which took place the day after Mr Martin 's Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some exceptions .
Mr Kelly said the uproar which came from the Irish public over the politicians ' brazen actions during the coronavirus pandemic showed voters are not going to be taken for fools .
He told Express.co.uk : `` I think the whole Golfgate situation in Ireland , what happened and what came out about it and who attended , really added to public unease and anger about what 's going on in Ireland .
`` These political elite believe that they can make the rules but they do n't apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has damaged the standing of the political establishment in Ireland among the Irish public .
`` I know from speaking to journalists in Brussels that it was a huge story across the whole continent about Phil Hogan not keeping national laws , the kind of European commissioner arrogance on full display . ''
A recent opinion poll among Irish adults showed support for the Taoiseach has plummeted .
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Varadkar eyeing new EU role - with big say in Brexit The latest survey was conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irish Mail on Sunday less than two months after the Government ’ s Cabinet was announced on June 29 .
Despite the public fury over Golfgate , Mr Kelly said the scandal was unlikely to deal a heavy blow to Ireland 's standing in the EU .
He said : `` What standing does Ireland have in the EU ?
It has less than one percent of votes in the European Council .
`` It has very , very little power and the whole Golfgate and Phil Hogan episode just showed how little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He called it `` quite startling '' that Mr Hogan may be eligible for a €300,000 golden handshake following his resignation announced this week .
Mr Kelly added : `` He 's getting a huge payoff after bringing the whole Commission , or certainly himself by his own actions into disrepute .

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The President of the Irish Freedom Party, Hermann Kelly, has said the Golfgate scandal which resulted in the political downfall of three politicians, shone a spotlight on the sheer "arrogance of the political elite". EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan, Agricultural Minister Dara Calleary and deputy Seanad leader Jeremy Buttimer all resigned in disgrace over their attendance at the Irish parliament's golfing dinner.
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The trio were among 81 guests at the event in a plush hotel in the west of Ireland, which took place the day after Mr Martin's Government banned indoor gatherings of over six, with some exceptions. Mr Kelly said the uproar which came from the Irish public over the politicians' brazen actions during the coronavirus pandemic showed voters are not going to be taken for fools. He told Express.co.uk: "I think the whole Golfgate situation in Ireland, what happened and what came out about it and who attended, really added to public unease and anger about what's going on in Ireland. "These political elite believe that they can make the rules but they don't apply to them.
Micheal Martin's approval rating has plummeted during the COVID-19 crisis
Hermann Kelly said the Irish public are angry over the 'arrogance of the political elite'
"I think primarily it has damaged the standing of the political establishment in Ireland among the Irish public.
"I know from speaking to journalists in Brussels that it was a huge story across the whole continent about Phil Hogan not keeping national laws, the kind of European commissioner arrogance on full display."
A recent opinion poll among Irish adults showed support for the Taoiseach has plummeted.
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A Garda stops a taxi in Dublin during lockdown
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has seen his approval rating plummet
Leo Varadkar also saw his approval rating fall
The latest survey was conducted for the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday less than two months after the Government’s Cabinet was announced on June 29. Despite the public fury over Golfgate, Mr Kelly said the scandal was unlikely to deal a heavy blow to Ireland's standing in the EU. He said: "What standing does Ireland have in the EU? It has less than one percent of votes in the European Council.
Micheal Martin calls on Phil Hogan to apologise for Galway event
"It has very, very little power and the whole Golfgate and Phil Hogan episode just showed how little power the national government has." He called it "quite startling" that Mr Hogan may be eligible for a €300,000 golden handshake following his resignation announced this week. Mr Kelly added: "He's getting a huge payoff after bringing the whole Commission, or certainly himself by his own actions into disrepute.
Shoppers in Dublin wait outside a shop as the country emerges from the nationwide lockdown


thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--SNP's new hate crime law could 'see police action for simply expressing views in PRIVATE'

Matthew Lesh , head of research at the Adam Smith Institute and a free speech specialist has become the latest person to raise concerns about controversial reforms in the Scottish Government 's new Hate Crime Bill .
The Hate Crime and Public Order ( Scotland ) Bill looks to extend the law on ‘ hate crime ’ covering particular characteristics , including religion , sexual orientation and transgender identity .
If the law is passed by Holyrood , it means that words or behaviour considered to be “ abusive ” and “ likely ” to stir up hatred would constitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the legislation , Mr Lesh told Express.co.uk : “ Typically , these laws wouldn ’ t apply to private conservations.
” But he stressed what was unique about the SNP ’ s hate crime law was the fact there is “ no defence ” for any words spoken in your “ own home ” .
He also claimed there was no exception in the legalisation to private conservations which is why the legislation was “ so extreme ” .
He continued : “ So you could make a joke around the dinner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , they could report that to the police.
” Mr Lesh said it was “ unheard of ” for private conservations to be reported to the police .
He claimed the nature of a hatred law would be aimed at `` preventing hatred being stirred up in a crowd , on the internet or something which would be broadcasted in public . ''
Mr Lesh said the new law could also catch you out if you were to say something privately which was subsequently recorded and found by the police .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a letter along with former SNP depute leader Jim Sillars , human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and Simon Calvert , deputy director of The Christian Institute , who have urged Mr Yousaf to drop this part of the legislation .
The letter said : `` Rather than introducing wide-ranging and unpredictable stirring-up laws , with all the attendant risk and controversy , we suggest that you instead bolster the implementation of laws already on the statute book .
`` You would be commended for acknowledging the problems with part two of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up ' offences .
`` Without these controversial provisions , other aspects of the bill would achieve broad support . ''
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Simon Calvert , a spokesperson for Free to Disagree Campaign , added : “ Mr Lesh is right to express alarm at this dangerous legislation .
“ From church sermons to comedy skits to the words you speak at your own dinner table , nothing will be safe from the reach of this proposed law .
“ We ’ ve said all along , that if you invite someone into your home who takes objection to your views , they could call the police and accuse you of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own family .
`` No wonder so many organisations have warned about the chilling effect the law will have on free speech , campaigns and routine political discourse.
” The controversial legislation has also already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation , the Faculty of Advocates , Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland .
A similar act known as Offensive Behaviour at Football Act was introduced in 2012 and made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion , ethnic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches .
However , it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and claims that it unfairly targeted Scottish football fans .

Hate crime: Expert raises concerns over proposed law in Scotland
Matthew Lesh, head of research at the Adam Smith Institute and a free speech specialist has become the latest person to raise concerns about controversial reforms in the Scottish Government's new Hate Crime Bill. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill looks to extend the law on ‘hate crime’ covering particular characteristics, including religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
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If the law is passed by Holyrood, it means that words or behaviour considered to be “abusive” and “likely” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence. Referring to this part of the legislation, Mr Lesh told Express.co.uk: “Typically, these laws wouldn’t apply to private conservations.” But he stressed what was unique about the SNP’s hate crime law was the fact there is “no defence” for any words spoken in your “own home”. He also claimed there was no exception in the legalisation to private conservations which is why the legislation was “so extreme”.
Socialising could be affected by the new laws
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf put forward the bill
He continued: “So you could make a joke around the dinner table and if the wrong person overhears you, they could report that to the police.” Mr Lesh said it was “unheard of” for private conservations to be reported to the police. He claimed the nature of a hatred law would be aimed at "preventing hatred being stirred up in a crowd, on the internet or something which would be broadcasted in public." Mr Lesh said the new law could also catch you out if you were to say something privately which was subsequently recorded and found by the police. READ MORE: Andrew Marr makes bombshell claim about Scottish Independence
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The bill is currently under consultation in Holyrood
The Adam Smith Institute academic was the co-signer of a letter along with former SNP depute leader Jim Sillars, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and Simon Calvert, deputy director of The Christian Institute, who have urged Mr Yousaf to drop this part of the legislation. The letter said: "Rather than introducing wide-ranging and unpredictable stirring-up laws, with all the attendant risk and controversy, we suggest that you instead bolster the implementation of laws already on the statute book. "You would be commended for acknowledging the problems with part two of the Hate Crime Bill and abandoning the 'stirring up' offences. "Without these controversial provisions, other aspects of the bill would achieve broad support." DON'T MISS:
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Freedom of speech could also be an offence
The group said it did "not doubt the Government's good intentions" in bringing forward legislation, but it added it had "grave reservations about the draft 'stirring up of hatred' provisions in part two". Simon Calvert, a spokesperson for Free to Disagree Campaign, added: “Mr Lesh is right to express alarm at this dangerous legislation. “From church sermons to comedy skits to the words you speak at your own dinner table, nothing will be safe from the reach of this proposed law. “We’ve said all along, that if you invite someone into your home who takes objection to your views, they could call the police and accuse you of abusive language and stirring up hatred in your own family.
Expressions could also be affected by the law
"No wonder so many organisations have warned about the chilling effect the law will have on free speech, campaigns and routine political discourse.” The controversial legislation has also already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, the Faculty of Advocates, Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland. A similar act known as Offensive Behaviour at Football Act was introduced in 2012 and made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion, ethnic identity, class, or region at matches. However, it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and claims that it unfairly targeted Scottish football fans.
Mr Lesh addresses private conversations at dinner tables


thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Sturgeon SHAMED: SNP caught sitting on emergency welfare fund as unemployment soars

The claims come from a new report from the Poverty and Inequality Commission , which showed a shocking drop in budget usage compared to 2019 .
The Scottish Welfare Fund offers grants to people in need , and is allocated by local authorities .
In June , it was announced by the Office for National Statistics Scotland has the highest rate of unemployment in the UK , at 4.6 percent , after the coronavirus pandemic brought industries to a halt .
The report from the PIC showed this year has seen only 15 percent of the emergency fund dispensed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June , only £8.6 million of the total fund was paid out .
Proportionally , the SWF is suggested to have paid out 25 percent , or £14.4 million , in the same period .
The spending of the fund during lockdown was £1.1 million lower than the same period in 2019 .
READ MORE : Boris confronts Sturgeon as 'petty ' SNP try to BAN words 'UK and British ' from key event The Scottish Government is also said to have boosted money for the fund in response to the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the SWF in March , more than doubling its previous £35.5 million budget .
While the report conceded public funds may have been held back to cope with a second wave of coronavirus , it criticised the Scottish government for its “ underutilised ” funding .
The report added : “ In the three months at the epicentre of the biggest public health crisis in over a century , it does not seem right that the money allocated to the Scottish Welfare Fund is not being used to maximum benefit . ''
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SNP lashes out at UK as Scotland faces controversial loss [ LATEST ] Bill Scott , PIC chairman , held the effect of the pandemic on those with low incomes was `` drastic ” .
He added : `` We know that local authority staff have been committed and worked diligently through a challenging time to meet the needs of vulnerable people .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the detriment of those who need access to it ’ s funding the most . ''
Mr Scott continued to say local authorities were not advertising the fund enough to those in need , calling it “ unacceptable that the SWF is not being promoted properly and that known barriers to accessing this vital support still exist ” .
He also said : `` People must know where to go for financial assistance and then receive necessary funding easily and with dignity .
`` Our report raises a number of issues about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolve with the Scottish Government with the utmost urgency . ''
He said : `` We more than doubled the Scottish Welfare Fund to £80 million this year to ensure there is additional financial support to people coping with the economic impacts of coronavirus .
It is then administered and distributed by local authorities .
`` It is important that awareness of the fund is high so that as many people as possible who need the support are able to access it when they need it .
`` We thank the Poverty and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will consider . ''

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The claims come from a new report from the Poverty and Inequality Commission, which showed a shocking drop in budget usage compared to 2019. The Scottish Welfare Fund offers grants to people in need, and is allocated by local authorities. In June, it was announced by the Office for National Statistics Scotland has the highest rate of unemployment in the UK, at 4.6 percent, after the coronavirus pandemic brought industries to a halt.
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The report from the PIC showed this year has seen only 15 percent of the emergency fund dispensed to families in crisis.
Between April and June, only £8.6 million of the total fund was paid out.
Proportionally, the SWF is suggested to have paid out 25 percent, or £14.4 million, in the same period.
The spending of the fund during lockdown was £1.1 million lower than the same period in 2019. READ MORE: Boris confronts Sturgeon as 'petty' SNP try to BAN words 'UK and British' from key event
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Nicola Sturgeon news: A new report has claimed only 15 percent of the Scottish Welfare Fund was used from April to June
The Scottish Government is also said to have boosted money for the fund in response to the pandemic.
An extra £45 million was made available for the SWF in March, more than doubling its previous £35.5 million budget.
While the report conceded public funds may have been held back to cope with a second wave of coronavirus, it criticised the Scottish government for its “underutilised” funding.
The report added: “In the three months at the epicentre of the biggest public health crisis in over a century, it does not seem right that the money allocated to the Scottish Welfare Fund is not being used to maximum benefit." DON'T MISS:
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Nicola Sturgeon news: It followed an extra £45 million being made available for the fund
Nicola Sturgeon news: The Poverty and Inequality Commission called for the funding to be used more readily to tackle poverty from the pandemic
Bill Scott, PIC chairman, held the effect of the pandemic on those with low incomes was "drastic”.
He added: "We know that local authority staff have been committed and worked diligently through a challenging time to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
"Yet, the SWF remains underutilised, to the detriment of those who need access to it’s funding the most."
Mr Scott continued to say local authorities were not advertising the fund enough to those in need, calling it “unacceptable that the SWF is not being promoted properly and that known barriers to accessing this vital support still exist”.
He also said: "People must know where to go for financial assistance and then receive necessary funding easily and with dignity.
"Our report raises a number of issues about the SWF that we will seek to resolve with the Scottish Government with the utmost urgency."
A Scottish Government spokesman hit back at the report’s claims.
He said: "We more than doubled the Scottish Welfare Fund to £80 million this year to ensure there is additional financial support to people coping with the economic impacts of coronavirus. It is then administered and distributed by local authorities. "It is important that awareness of the fund is high so that as many people as possible who need the support are able to access it when they need it.
"We thank the Poverty and Inequality Commission for their recommendations, which we will consider."
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Boris confronts Sturgeon as 'petty' SNP try to BAN words 'UK and British' from key event

Tensions have risen over the creation of a new Festival of Britain , a nationwide cultural festival being planned for 2022 to celebrate everything that makes the UK great .
Express.co.uk understands Scottish Government officials had raised concerns about certain references to “ British ” being included in material relating to the festival which slogan is for the `` very best of modern Britain . ''
But the tensions haven ’ t ended there as Whitehall officials further dismissed comments from SNP leader Ian Blackford who said today that Boris Johnson 's premiership has been `` woefully exposed '' due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments ahead of the new House of Commons sitting , Mr Blackford dismissed the summer visits to Scotland by the Prime Minister and Chancellor to highlight the importance of the union to Scotland as `` just photo opportunities '' .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Whitehall sources urged Mr Blackford to stop playing “ petty party politics ” stressing that the UK should be “ united ” in helping to deal with COVID-19 .
The House of Commons is set to return on Tuesday for the next parliamentary session whilst First Minister Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upcoming Holyrood season next week .
Westminster ’ s Festival of Britain proposal was said to have been inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition during Queen Victoria 's reign , and also the post-war Festival of Britain in 1951 .
Theresa May announced the £120million concept in 2018 and is expected to consist of a large number of events across the country including in Scotland .
Westminster says that it would give a significant cultural boost to the UK with the Department of Culture , Media and Sport set to start work commissioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Express.co.uk , Whitehall sources said that the festival would “ celebrate the best of Britain ” and stressed that “ Scotland would significantly benefit economically from the event ” .
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They said that the SNP administration ’ s stance to the festival was “ quite annoying and frustrating.
” When pressed for an answer , the Scottish Government refused to say whether ministers had asked for the words “ UK ” and “ Britain ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Scottish Government spokesman told Express.co.uk today : “ Ministers haven ’ t even seen any branding proposals to take a position on and have suggested a similar approach to the pan UK Cultural Olympiad at the time of the London Olympics would work well for this .
“ The Scottish Government has engaged constructively from an early stage.
” DO N'T MISS : SNP 's new hate crime law could 'see police action for Private views [ REVEAL ] Nicola Sturgeon accused of scoring political points with BBC briefings [ INSIGHT ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK as Scotland faces controversial loss [ LATEST ] The tensions come at a time that Westminster is changing its stance on Scotland with Boris Johnson telling his Cabinet that more visits need to be made north of the Border to ensure they have a regular presence .
Mr Johnson has made two visits to Scotland with one being in an official capacity as well as Michael Gove , Chancellor Rishi Sunak and several other senior cabinet ministers .
He has also decided to change track and direct an offensive approach to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he plans another visit to Scotland next month .
But Ian Blackford , leader of the SNP at Westminster dismissed the summer visits to Scotland by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to highlight the importance of the union to Scotland as `` just photo opportunities '' .
Speaking today , Mr Blackford said : `` They can try and have a makeover as much as they like , but the fundamental point is that Scotland 's moving on .
`` You can see all the polling which has emerged over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the SNP is in a very strong position for the Scottish elections next year .

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Tensions have risen over the creation of a new Festival of Britain, a nationwide cultural festival being planned for 2022 to celebrate everything that makes the UK great. Express.co.uk understands Scottish Government officials had raised concerns about certain references to “British” being included in material relating to the festival which slogan is for the "very best of modern Britain."
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But the tensions haven’t ended there as Whitehall officials further dismissed comments from SNP leader Ian Blackford who said today that Boris Johnson's premiership has been "woefully exposed" due to his handling of COVID-19. Making the comments ahead of the new House of Commons sitting, Mr Blackford dismissed the summer visits to Scotland by the Prime Minister and Chancellor to highlight the importance of the union to Scotland as "just photo opportunities". Speaking to Express.co.uk, Whitehall sources urged Mr Blackford to stop playing “petty party politics” stressing that the UK should be “united” in helping to deal with COVID-19. The House of Commons is set to return on Tuesday for the next parliamentary session whilst First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will outline her plans for the upcoming Holyrood season next week.
The Festival of Britain is planned for 2022
Tensions are rising between Holyrood and Westminster
Westminster’s Festival of Britain proposal was said to have been inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition during Queen Victoria's reign, and also the post-war Festival of Britain in 1951. Theresa May announced the £120million concept in 2018 and is expected to consist of a large number of events across the country including in Scotland. Westminster says that it would give a significant cultural boost to the UK with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport set to start work commissioning agencies to develop festival material. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Whitehall sources said that the festival would “celebrate the best of Britain” and stressed that “Scotland would significantly benefit economically from the event”. READ MORE: Bad news, Boris! SNP gloats after Tories humiliated in new poll!
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One of the row's surrounds the Festival of Britain
They said that the SNP administration’s stance to the festival was “quite annoying and frustrating.” When pressed for an answer, the Scottish Government refused to say whether ministers had asked for the words “UK” and “Britain” to be removed from the festival. A Scottish Government spokesman told Express.co.uk today: “Ministers haven’t even seen any branding proposals to take a position on and have suggested a similar approach to the pan UK Cultural Olympiad at the time of the London Olympics would work well for this. “The Scottish Government has engaged constructively from an early stage.” DON'T MISS:
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The tensions come at a time that Westminster is changing its stance on Scotland with Boris Johnson telling his Cabinet that more visits need to be made north of the Border to ensure they have a regular presence. Mr Johnson has made two visits to Scotland with one being in an official capacity as well as Michael Gove, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and several other senior cabinet ministers. He has also decided to change track and direct an offensive approach to deal with the SNP led administration at Holyrood as he plans another visit to Scotland next month. But Ian Blackford, leader of the SNP at Westminster dismissed the summer visits to Scotland by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to highlight the importance of the union to Scotland as "just photo opportunities". Speaking today, Mr Blackford said: "They can try and have a makeover as much as they like, but the fundamental point is that Scotland's moving on. "You can see all the polling which has emerged over the course of the last few months showing that the SNP is in a very strong position for the Scottish elections next year.
Sturgeon first met Boris Johnson at St Andrews House in 2019
Ian Blackford's comments were rebuffed tonight


thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Nicola Sturgeon under fire: SNP hate bill TORN APART after major issues exposed

The bill , which aims to reduce hate crimes , has attracted criticism from comedians , religious orgnaisations and the police for being too heavy-handed .
Comedians could be prosecuted for stand-up routines , activists have warned , among a range of other worries over the move .
Now it has emerged the data used when planning the bill is several years out of date , according to Scottish Labour .
Meanwhile , the Scottish Lib Dems have spoken out for the first time on the issue , warning the Bill risks restricting public debate .
The Hate Crime and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf .
It looks to extend the law on ‘ hate crime ’ covering religion , sexual orientation and transgender identity .
If the law is passed by the Scottish Parliament , it means words or behaviour considered to be “ abusive ” and “ likely ” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence .
However , the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation , the Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland , along with groups including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures reveal disaggregated data on racially-motivated hate crime has not been published since 2013-14 , with data on religiously aggravated hate crime having not been updated since 2017-18 .
The aggregated statistics on hate crime are published annually by Scotland ’ s Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service .
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However , Scottish Labour says this does not provide enough disaggregated data which would give an insight into which races and religions are disproportionately targeted despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
James Kelly MSP , Scottish Labour justice spokesperson , said : “ I have been vocal about my reservations around Part Two of the Hate Crime Bill in particular but I am especially concerned that the most recent available disaggregated data relating to racial hate crime is now seven years out of date .
“ Up to date data on hate crime is essential to inform the debate on this controversial piece of legislation .
“ The annual aggregated data published by COPFS is a damning indictment of hate crime in Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the picture .
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“ I have made clear in my submission to the Justice Committee ’ s call for views on the Hate Crime Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessible , comprehensive and regularly updated breakdown of data on hate crime in Scotland.
” Mr Kelly stressed it was vital up-to-date data was made available in order to “ fully contextualise the stark reality of hate crime in Scotland so that MSPs can legislate accordingly.
” And Willie Rennie , leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats , told Express.co.uk : “ The concerns over the limitations of free speech are warranted which is why the Scottish Government must fix the bill or count us out .
“ The perilous mix of vague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ stirring up ” offences risk sweeping away the rights to free speech that we value in Scotland .
“ The flaws in the bill are so significant they could undermine our wider efforts to stop hate crime .
“ The Scottish Government are at risk of making similar misjudgements to those in the now-repealed Offensive Behaviour at Football Act and the scrapped Named Person legislation .
“ A mixture of belligerence and cack-handed management undermined those working to bring an end to sectarianism and protect children .
“ We can not afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see changes that we are satisfied with we will not be able to support the bill.
” Mr Rennie was referring to Offensive Behaviour at Football Act which was introduced in 2012 and sparked its own controversy .
The laws made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion , ethnic identity , class , or region at matches .
However , it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and claims that it unfairly targeted Scottish football fans .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll which showed 87 percent think free speech is an “ important right ” whilst six in 10 ( 63 percent ) think disagreement and debate “ benefit society ” .
In response , a Scottish Government spokesperson said : “ We have considered data from a range of sources in the drafting the Hate Crime Bill .
`` The Cabinet Secretary for Justice engaged with stakeholders and political parties , prior to the bill and will continue to do so as the Bill progresses through Parliament .
he has made clear we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground with those who want people to be protected from the scourge of hate crime while respecting freedom of expression .
”

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The bill, which aims to reduce hate crimes, has attracted criticism from comedians, religious orgnaisations and the police for being too heavy-handed. Comedians could be prosecuted for stand-up routines, activists have warned, among a range of other worries over the move.
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Now it has emerged the data used when planning the bill is several years out of date, according to Scottish Labour. Meanwhile, the Scottish Lib Dems have spoken out for the first time on the issue, warning the Bill risks restricting public debate. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill was introduced by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf. It looks to extend the law on ‘hate crime’ covering religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
The new laws are backed up by out of date data, Scottish Labour claims
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf put forward the bill
If the law is passed by the Scottish Parliament, it means words or behaviour considered to be “abusive” and “likely” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence. However, the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, the Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland, along with groups including the Free to Disagree campaign. Government figures reveal disaggregated data on racially-motivated hate crime has not been published since 2013-14, with data on religiously aggravated hate crime having not been updated since 2017-18. The aggregated statistics on hate crime are published annually by Scotland’s Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. READ MORE: Bad news, Boris! SNP gloats after Tories humiliated in new poll!
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The bill is currently under consultation in Holyrood
However, Scottish Labour says this does not provide enough disaggregated data which would give an insight into which races and religions are disproportionately targeted despite the figures being broken down by protected characteristic. James Kelly MSP, Scottish Labour justice spokesperson, said: “I have been vocal about my reservations around Part Two of the Hate Crime Bill in particular but I am especially concerned that the most recent available disaggregated data relating to racial hate crime is now seven years out of date. “Up to date data on hate crime is essential to inform the debate on this controversial piece of legislation. “The annual aggregated data published by COPFS is a damning indictment of hate crime in Scotland in itself but it only provides part of the picture. DON'T MISS:
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Freedom of speech could be an offence
“Without disaggregated data, it is impossible to identify which races and religions are disproportionately impacted. “I have made clear in my submission to the Justice Committee’s call for views on the Hate Crime Bill that there is a need for an accessible, comprehensive and regularly updated breakdown of data on hate crime in Scotland.” Mr Kelly stressed it was vital up-to-date data was made available in order to “fully contextualise the stark reality of hate crime in Scotland so that MSPs can legislate accordingly.” And Willie Rennie, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, told Express.co.uk: “The concerns over the limitations of free speech are warranted which is why the Scottish Government must fix the bill or count us out.
Freedom of expression would also be impacted
“The perilous mix of vague language and the broad-brush application of new “stirring up” offences risk sweeping away the rights to free speech that we value in Scotland. “The flaws in the bill are so significant they could undermine our wider efforts to stop hate crime. “The Scottish Government are at risk of making similar misjudgements to those in the now-repealed Offensive Behaviour at Football Act and the scrapped Named Person legislation. “A mixture of belligerence and cack-handed management undermined those working to bring an end to sectarianism and protect children.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie
“We cannot afford for that to happen again. Until we see changes that we are satisfied with we will not be able to support the bill.” Mr Rennie was referring to Offensive Behaviour at Football Act which was introduced in 2012 and sparked its own controversy. The laws made it a criminal offence for football fans to discriminate against certain traits such as religion, ethnic identity, class, or region at matches. However, it was scrapped in 2018 following severe concerns over freedom of speech and claims that it unfairly targeted Scottish football fans.
Freedom of speech could also be impacted


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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Britain's economy facing 'substantial' boost of £70BN thanks to schools return

The Centre for Economics and Business Research said GDP could be set for hike of more than three per cent .
This will be fuelled by as many as 5 per cent more employees heading back to their workplaces with children now returning to the classroom full-time .
Not only will this boost productivity for firms up and down the country it will also provide a shot in the arm for the UK ’ s struggling hospitality sector with sandwich bars , pubs and restaurants reaping the benefits .
The Cebr expects a cash-injection of £30 million a month into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is likely that the return to work will boost GDP substantially , ” it said .
“ If all the effects are added up , measured GDP could be 3.3 per cent higher , roughly £70 billion a year.
” It comes as Ministers stepped up calls for employees to return to their workplaces this week .
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay said the Government was `` keen '' for people to stop working from home where possible .
Mr Barclay told Times Radio : `` We are keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We think that 's best for the economy to get back to normal as part of our recovery .
`` The whole purpose of the furlough scheme has been to retain that link between the employee and their business .
`` Obviously , people coming back as the furlough scheme starts to unwind , back into the workplace in a more active way .
`` So , we are keen to see that take place .
`` Clearly , these are conversations that businesses will be having with their staff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerged that one of the UK ’ s biggest employers is planning to close nearly 100 offices permanently .
Capita – the giant Government contractor that collects the BBC licence fee , runs the London congestion charge and provides other key public services – is preparing to shut more than a third of its 250 offices across Britain .
The closures will make Capita the first major British firm to pull out of city and town centres as an increasing number of companies look at a permanent shift to flexible working arrangements after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under its plans , many of Capita ’ s 45,000 UK staff will continue to work from home – as most have done since March – and will only attend a smaller number of regional ‘ hub ’ offices part time in future .

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The Centre for Economics and Business Research said GDP could be set for hike of more than three per cent. This will be fuelled by as many as 5 per cent more employees heading back to their workplaces with children now returning to the classroom full-time. Not only will this boost productivity for firms up and down the country it will also provide a shot in the arm for the UK’s struggling hospitality sector with sandwich bars, pubs and restaurants reaping the benefits.
The Cebr expects a cash-injection of £30 million a month into London’s hospitality industries alone. “It is likely that the return to work will boost GDP substantially,” it said. “If all the effects are added up, measured GDP could be 3.3 per cent higher, roughly £70 billion a year.” It comes as Ministers stepped up calls for employees to return to their workplaces this week. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay said the Government was "keen" for people to stop working from home where possible.
The reopening of schools could pump £70 billion into the economy
Mr Barclay told Times Radio: "We are keen to get people back in the office. "We think that's best for the economy to get back to normal as part of our recovery. "The whole purpose of the furlough scheme has been to retain that link between the employee and their business. "Obviously, people coming back as the furlough scheme starts to unwind, back into the workplace in a more active way. "So, we are keen to see that take place. "Clearly, these are conversations that businesses will be having with their staff."
Mr Barclay said Government is keen to get people back into offices
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--Bad news, Boris! SNP gloats after Tories humiliated in new poll

The results left the SNP gloating in Westminster , with one senior politician claiming it showed they were `` winning '' the battle .
The Panelbase poll asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement : “ I have more confidence in the economic competence of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh than in the UK Government in Westminster ?
” The results showed 59 percent of Scots have more confidence in the Scottish Government to manage the economy compared with the Government in Westminster .
This was compared to 26 percent who trusted Boris Johnson over the Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were n't sure .
A second statement , which respondents were asked for their views on , said : “ Independence would be good for Scotland ’ s economy . ''
The results showed 48 percent agreed independence would be good for the economy compared to just 38 percent who didn ’ t agree .
The final statement said : “ Brexit will be good for Scotland ’ s economy.
” In response , excluding those who said they did n't know , 68 percent thought Brexit would be bad for Scotland ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Labour voters , 89 percent of Lib Dems and 84 percent of SNP supporters .
Pro-independence organisation Business for Scotland commissioned the poll for Panelbase , with chief executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp hailing the results .
READ MORE : SNP 's new hate crime law could 'see police action for Private views He added : “ That ’ s a massive indictment of Boris Johnson ’ s government and the of the economic credentials of British nationalism .
“ Scotland ’ s economy is run by Westminster and the Conservative Government ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in handling COVID-19 , including the threat to end the furlough scheme at the end of October regardless of the needs of business , is driving more and more people to believe in Scotland ’ s ability to manage its own economy .
“ I am tempted to ask how anyone could possibly think it couldn ’ t ?
“ Brexit and the economic mismanagement of the Westminster Government are the key factors driving support for Scottish independence .
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“ Brexit has already disproved one of those unionist promises and is now dismantling the economic case for the UK.
” Keith Brown MSP , deputy leader of the SNP , added : “ This is a ringing endorsement of the SNP ’ s record in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their trust in Nicola Sturgeon instead of Boris Johnson .
“ It ’ s also more evidence , if we needed it , that we are winning the argument over Scotland ’ s future .

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The results left the SNP gloating in Westminster, with one senior politician claiming it showed they were "winning" the battle. The Panelbase poll asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement: “I have more confidence in the economic competence of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh than in the UK Government in Westminster?”
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The results showed 59 percent of Scots have more confidence in the Scottish Government to manage the economy compared with the Government in Westminster. This was compared to 26 percent who trusted Boris Johnson over the Scottish government. The remaining 15 said they weren't sure. A second statement, which respondents were asked for their views on, said: “Independence would be good for Scotland’s economy." The results showed 48 percent agreed independence would be good for the economy compared to just 38 percent who didn’t agree.
The poll was undertaken by Panelbase
Support for the SNP sits at 59 percent
The final statement said: “Brexit will be good for Scotland’s economy.” In response, excluding those who said they didn't know, 68 percent thought Brexit would be bad for Scotland’s economy. This included 68 percent of Labour voters, 89 percent of Lib Dems and 84 percent of SNP supporters. Pro-independence organisation Business for Scotland commissioned the poll for Panelbase, with chief executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp hailing the results. READ MORE: SNP's new hate crime law could 'see police action for Private views
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The poll was commissioned by Business for Scotland
He added: “That’s a massive indictment of Boris Johnson’s government and the of the economic credentials of British nationalism. “Scotland’s economy is run by Westminster and the Conservative Government’s Brexit omni-shambles with its comparatively poor performance in handling COVID-19, including the threat to end the furlough scheme at the end of October regardless of the needs of business, is driving more and more people to believe in Scotland’s ability to manage its own economy. “I am tempted to ask how anyone could possibly think it couldn’t? “Brexit and the economic mismanagement of the Westminster Government are the key factors driving support for Scottish independence. DON'T MISS:
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“The UK was held together in 2014 by economic scaremongering and the promise that the UK would stay in the EU. “Brexit has already disproved one of those unionist promises and is now dismantling the economic case for the UK.” Keith Brown MSP, deputy leader of the SNP, added: “This is a ringing endorsement of the SNP’s record in government, with voters choosing to put their trust in Nicola Sturgeon instead of Boris Johnson. “It’s also more evidence, if we needed it, that we are winning the argument over Scotland’s future.
Only 26 percent of people had confidence in Westminster


thedailyexpress--2020-08-30--University backlash: Anger as lecturer union warn of 'major public health crisis'

UCU , the largest lecturers union , warned of a “ major public health crisis ” when campuses reopen this month .
It is urging vice-chancellors to move teaching online until January and keep students at home , claiming the migration of “ a million plus ” students this autumn “ is a recipe for disaster ” .
Universities are preparing to welcome youngsters back to campus for the first time since March , with most operating a “ blended learning ” approach of online lectures and face-to-face tutorials and labs , at least until Christmas .
A raft of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-way systems and masks , will be in force to stem the spread of coronavirus , including confining students to small “ bubbles ” in residences .
But UCU general secretary , Jo Grady , warned it is a dangerous move .
“ Moving a million plus students around the country is a recipe for disaster and risks leaving ill-prepared universities as the care homes of a second wave , ” she warned .
“ The recent fiasco over exam results and their fallout has left universities under even greater pressure .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take some decisive and responsible action in this crisis and tell universities to abandon plans for face-to-face teaching.
” “ Refusing to act now will only store up problems further down the line as courses are forced to move online and students forced into lockdown , ” Ms Grady said .
“ It is no good blaming students later on for a problem that could have been avoided by government action.
” But Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay said he did not accept union concerns .
`` I think universities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to come back and I think students need to be able to do so , '' he said .
Universities UK president Julia Buckingham said : “ Many staff want to return to in-person teaching , research and other activities where it is safe and appropriate to do so .
”

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UCU, the largest lecturers union, warned of a “major public health crisis” when campuses reopen this month. It is urging vice-chancellors to move teaching online until January and keep students at home, claiming the migration of “a million plus” students this autumn “is a recipe for disaster”. Universities are preparing to welcome youngsters back to campus for the first time since March, with most operating a “blended learning” approach of online lectures and face-to-face tutorials and labs, at least until Christmas.
A raft of social distancing and hygiene protocols, including one-way systems and masks, will be in force to stem the spread of coronavirus, including confining students to small “bubbles” in residences. But UCU general secretary, Jo Grady, warned it is a dangerous move. “Moving a million plus students around the country is a recipe for disaster and risks leaving ill-prepared universities as the care homes of a second wave,” she warned. “The recent fiasco over exam results and their fallout has left universities under even greater pressure. It is time for the government to finally take some decisive and responsible action in this crisis and tell universities to abandon plans for face-to-face teaching.”
UCU lecturers are warning of a 'major health crisis' when campuses reopen
“Refusing to act now will only store up problems further down the line as courses are forced to move online and students forced into lockdown,” Ms Grady said. “It is no good blaming students later on for a problem that could have been avoided by government action.” But Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay said he did not accept union concerns. "I think universities, like the rest of the economy, need to come back and I think students need to be able to do so," he said. Universities UK president Julia Buckingham said: “Many staff want to return to in-person teaching, research and other activities where it is safe and appropriate to do so.”
Steve Barclay said he did not accept union concerns
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Brexit POLL: Should David Frost formally walk away from Brexit talks on September 7? VOTE

The UK formally left the European Union back in January and talks are currently stalemate as either side is unable to come to any agreement .
Negotiations have extended until the end of October .
David Frost , the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , believes unless his counterpart Michel Barnier shifts on state aid rules , Britain would be better to leave without a deal .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant Britain will leave the transition period in December , with or without a deal in place .
Now as the crucial crunch talks are set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking , ‘ Should David Frost formally walk away from Brexit talks on September 7 ?
’ Negotiations were extended due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis and some argue Brussels think the UK will cave due to the pandemic .
A senior Tory MP told The Times last week : “ The European view is that the UK government is so shambolic and incompetent and all over the place about COVID-19 that they all need a deal just to demonstrate some competence and that they can not afford for it to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders would not have to revisit his negotiating mandate as long as Mr Frost made “ concrete signals ” that the UK is willing to meet the bloc in the middle ground .
“ I ’ m ready to compromise , ” he told a European trade union leaders conference in Brussel back in June .
However , a member of the government ’ s negotiating team hit back against Brussels claiming they still think they are dealing with Theresa May ’ s government .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson urgently warned UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU in shock way They said : “ I personally don ’ t know how they could think we are bluffing .
“ I still think they think they are dealing with the previous government , for home Brexit with no change was their MO .
“ Now this is very much a government where Brexit does mean change.
” Since negotiations started there have been three main blockages including rules for economic and trade relations , the legal governance of the agreement and fishing .
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As the UK has a large coastal area , critics have often argued the system is unfair .
There was a breakthrough in discussions over fishing rights back in June after Mr Barnier , suggested the UK would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the Brexit deadline looms nearer , concerns about the flow of goods across the border remains a main issue for manufacturers .

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The UK formally left the European Union back in January and talks are currently stalemate as either side is unable to come to any agreement. Negotiations have extended until the end of October. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. VIEW THE RESULTS HERE.
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David Frost, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, believes unless his counterpart Michel Barnier shifts on state aid rules, Britain would be better to leave without a deal. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant Britain will leave the transition period in December, with or without a deal in place. Now as the crucial crunch talks are set to continue on September 7, Express.co.uk is asking, ‘Should David Frost formally walk away from Brexit talks on September 7?’ Negotiations were extended due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis and some argue Brussels think the UK will cave due to the pandemic.
Should David Frost walk away from Brexit talks?
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A senior Tory MP told The Times last week: “The European view is that the UK government is so shambolic and incompetent and all over the place about COVID-19 that they all need a deal just to demonstrate some competence and that they cannot afford for it to be a shambles.” Mr Barnier previously insisted European leaders would not have to revisit his negotiating mandate as long as Mr Frost made “concrete signals” that the UK is willing to meet the bloc in the middle ground. “I’m ready to compromise,” he told a European trade union leaders conference in Brussel back in June. However, a member of the government’s negotiating team hit back against Brussels claiming they still think they are dealing with Theresa May’s government. READ MORE: Boris Johnson urgently warned UK may be ‘tied’ to the EU in shock way
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Brexit negotiators David Frost and Michel Barnier
They said: “I personally don’t know how they could think we are bluffing. “I still think they think they are dealing with the previous government, for home Brexit with no change was their MO. “Now this is very much a government where Brexit does mean change.” Since negotiations started there have been three main blockages including rules for economic and trade relations, the legal governance of the agreement and fishing. DON'T MISS
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Under the controversial Commons Fisheries Policy (CFP), all member states are given access to EU waters via quotas. As the UK has a large coastal area, critics have often argued the system is unfair. There was a breakthrough in discussions over fishing rights back in June after Mr Barnier, suggested the UK would be treated as an independent coastal state. As the Brexit deadline looms nearer, concerns about the flow of goods across the border remains a main issue for manufacturers.
Fishing has been one of the major issues in talks
Steep levies could be imposed on goods if a free-trade agreement is not agreed and businesses are already preparing for a no-deal outcome. Issues around a no-deal Brexit agreement were raised by Simon Fraser, the former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Writing on Twitter, Mr Fraser previously said: “If there is a deal the scope will be narrow; aiming for tariff-free and quota-free trade in goods.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Corbyn shame: Ex-Labour leader's brother fined £10k for organising illegal ‘hoax’ march

Mr Corbyn , who ’ s brother Jeremy Corbyn is the former Labour leader , attended the `` Unite for Freedom '' protest on Saturday in Central London ’ s Trafalgar Square .
The fine was presented on grounds of newly-introduced coronavirus laws .
Mr Corbyn said on Twitter he had been handed the fixed penalty fine as `` organiser '' .
In the post shared with his more than 31,000 followers , he labelled the protest as an `` epic success '' .
The new laws consider organised gatherings of more than 30 people a criminal offence .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be `` top doctors and nurses speaking out truth against government pushing fear and ignoring science '' .
Activist Sonia Poulton , who attended the demonstration , said : `` People are coming today to make their voices heard against mandatory vaccinations , mandatory masks , mandatory anything really .
“ No more lockdowns , no more second wave business '' .
Notorious conspiracy theorist David Icke was also spotted addressing the crowds at Trafalgar Square .
Before conducting arrests , the Metropolitan Police published an open letter advising that anyone taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 people may be at risk of committing a criminal offence .
READ MORE : Queen forced to flee 'in nightie ' after Buckingham Palace intruder A Twitter statement by the Met Police read : “ Police officers are with a group of protesters at Whitehall .
“ We have already provided the group with a letter explaining they are at risk of committing a criminal offence .
“ We are now asking the group to disperse.
” Explaining later developments in a statement , Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid said officers had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local communities `` that we remain in a health pandemic . ''
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`` Five people have been spoken to in relation to the new legislation.
” Mr Corbyn is an astrophysicist and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LongRange forecasters .
WeatherAction ’ s website describes the project as : “ World Leaders in Long-Range forecasting and backers of # StopNewNormal-SaveLives Campaign .
“ We are a business that goes beyond business .

London: Anti-lockdown protesters gather in Trafalgar Square
Mr Corbyn, who’s brother Jeremy Corbyn is the former Labour leader, attended the "Unite for Freedom" protest on Saturday in Central London’s Trafalgar Square. The fine was presented on grounds of newly-introduced coronavirus laws.
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Mr Corbyn said on Twitter he had been handed the fixed penalty fine as "organiser". In the post shared with his more than 31,000 followers, he labelled the protest as an "epic success".
The new laws consider organised gatherings of more than 30 people a criminal offence.
A flier for the event said that there would be "top doctors and nurses speaking out truth against government pushing fear and ignoring science".
Corbyn shame: Ex-Labour leader's brother fined £10k for organising illegal ‘hoax’ marches
Activist Sonia Poulton, who attended the demonstration, said: "People are coming today to make their voices heard against mandatory vaccinations, mandatory masks, mandatory anything really.
“No more lockdowns, no more second wave business".
Notorious conspiracy theorist David Icke was also spotted addressing the crowds at Trafalgar Square.
Before conducting arrests, the Metropolitan Police published an open letter advising that anyone taking part in a gathering of more than 30 people may be at risk of committing a criminal offence. READ MORE: Queen forced to flee 'in nightie' after Buckingham Palace intruder
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
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A Twitter statement by the Met Police read: “Police officers are with a group of protesters at Whitehall.
“We have already provided the group with a letter explaining they are at risk of committing a criminal offence.
“We are now asking the group to disperse.”
Explaining later developments in a statement, Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid said officers had been working "tirelessly" to remind local communities "that we remain in a health pandemic."
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Piers Corbyn addresses thousands of anti-lockdown protesters at Trafalgar Square
He added: “Our interaction and intervention saw the majority of people gathered disperse. "Five people have been spoken to in relation to the new legislation.”
Mr Corbyn is an astrophysicist and the Managing Director and founder of WeatherAction LongRange forecasters.
WeatherAction’s website describes the project as: “World Leaders in Long-Range forecasting and backers of #StopNewNormal-SaveLives Campaign.
“We are a business that goes beyond business.
Notorious conspiracy theorist David Icke was also spotted addressing the crowds at Trafalgar Square


thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Rishi Sunak warned hiking taxes will cripple post-Brexit economy - 'wrong response'

UK business leaders , economists and Conservative MPs have issued the warning following speculation that the Chancellor is contemplating rising corporation tax from 19 percent to 24 percent .
The major increase of tax would be part of Mr Sunak ’ s plans to repair a widening fiscal hole due to the pandemic .
The possible tax rises for the autumn Budget are said to involve capital gains tax increases .
The plans under consideration will also reportedly include a huge scaling back of pension reliefs for top earners .
The Office for Budget Responsibility 's scenario signals a record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficit standing at £116bn in 2024-25 .
But business leaders and Conservative MPs are shocked by the possible corporation tax increases as companies are trying to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown which has shrunk the UK ’ s economy .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also against the tax increase and has told ministers that other actions should be considered first .
Marcus Fysh , Conservative MP , said the tax increase would be the “ wrong response ” to the pandemic and urged the Government to “ resist ” the measure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to present circumstances can and should be financed over the long-term rather than through the usual nearer-term budget balancing processes .
“ But the Chancellor has been right to highlight that the scope this provides for current emergency COVID spending programmes is not unlimited .
“ We need to help the economy not strangle it .
These mixed messages are in themselves damaging and must stop . ''
Former Cabinet minister John Redwood said : `` You can not tax your way to faster growth and more prosperity .
We need policies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deficit down . ''
Robert Halfon , Conservative chairman of the Commons Education Committee , said “ normal folk ” and small and medium sized businesses should be spared .
He added : “ I hope that whatever they do they don ’ t put taxes up which hit ordinary folk in terms of the cost of living.
” Adam Marshall , director general of the British Chambers of Commerce , said : “ Raising the tax burden on business and entrepreneurs before they have a chance to recover could create serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s overall recovery .
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“ Everybody in business understands the public finances have to be repaired but do it too early and you risk choking off growth at the crucial moment.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporation tax to 24 percent would generate £17bn per year and raising capital gains tax would create another £1.05bn .
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said cutting pension tax relief to 20 percent would raise £11bn .
Experts have warned that an increase in corporation tax would send a signal that the UK is “ closed for business ” .

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UK business leaders, economists and Conservative MPs have issued the warning following speculation that the Chancellor is contemplating rising corporation tax from 19 percent to 24 percent. The major increase of tax would be part of Mr Sunak’s plans to repair a widening fiscal hole due to the pandemic.
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The possible tax rises for the autumn Budget are said to involve capital gains tax increases. The plans under consideration will also reportedly include a huge scaling back of pension reliefs for top earners. The Office for Budget Responsibility's scenario signals a record £322bn in borrowing this year and a deficit standing at £116bn in 2024-25. But business leaders and Conservative MPs are shocked by the possible corporation tax increases as companies are trying to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown which has shrunk the UK’s economy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also against the tax increase and has told ministers that other actions should be considered first.
Rishi Sunak has been warned that rising tax could end the UK’s coronavirus recovery
Boris Johnson is also against the tax increase
Marcus Fysh, Conservative MP, said the tax increase would be the “wrong response” to the pandemic and urged the Government to “resist” the measure. He said: “Exceptional spending due to present circumstances can and should be financed over the long-term rather than through the usual nearer-term budget balancing processes. “But the Chancellor has been right to highlight that the scope this provides for current emergency COVID spending programmes is not unlimited. “We need to help the economy not strangle it. These mixed messages are in themselves damaging and must stop." READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Doctors issue alert for MUTATED strain
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Rishi Sunak is contemplating rising corporation tax from 19 percent to 24 percent
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“It could slow investment, it could slow risk taking among entrepreneurs and growth businesses. “Everybody in business understands the public finances have to be repaired but do it too early and you risk choking off growth at the crucial moment.” According to the Treasury, increasing corporation tax to 24 percent would generate £17bn per year and raising capital gains tax would create another £1.05bn. The Institute for Fiscal Studies said cutting pension tax relief to 20 percent would raise £11bn. Experts have warned that an increase in corporation tax would send a signal that the UK is “closed for business”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Brexit chaos: Boris Johnson urgently warns UK may be ‘tied’ to the EU in shocking way

The UK 's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has been told by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to walk away from trade talks with Michel Barnier unless the subsidy issue is resolved .
It comes as the pair will meet this week to attempt to salvage a deal , after growing concern from the EU the UK will crash out of the bloc without one .
Mr Frost is expected to tell Mr Barnier trade talks will be stopped unless the EU drops its demand for Britain to commit to a subsidy policy .
The bloc wants Britain to continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British companies over it ’ s European rivals .
Sources close to the talks said the chief Brexit negotiator fears any specifics on subsidy policies will tie Britain to EU rules .
They said : “ We think the right thing to focus on is how we solve disputes and solve transparency , not to tie in to continuity with something that looks like the EU ’ s policy.
” READ MORE : Boris Johnson threatens no-deal Brexit in crushing ultimatum to the EU 's constant demands It comes after the EU dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the bloc ’ s competition rules .
Mr Frost will also tell Mr Barnier the request for the UK to agree with state aid rules is unreasonable .
He will add the demand is out of line with every free trade agreement the EU has made with other countries .
The source added to the Times : “ In every other agreement they ’ ve signed the state aid subsidy provisions focused on how we resolve disputes between the two sides rather than on the substantive content of the other side ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can evolve over time.
” A day earlier , the Sunday Times reported Mr Johnson had instructed his negotiator to end negotiations if the subsidy policy demand is not dropped .
The EU regards the issue as a red line , and does not want to compromise on the matter .
The Times said : “ There has been a discussion about whether or not to compromise on state aid and Boris said no.
” More complications about subsidies exist as the Government is set to define their terms for a policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Frost has blocked any moves towards a joint agreement on legal texts until terms are defined .
The EU has said the end of the month is the deadline for any deal to be submitted .
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More ecologically-minded Tory ’ s , along with Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott , have supported a Greenpeace campaign on the issue .
It aims to stop ships that are more than 100 meters in length from trawling in Britain ’ s protected marine areas .
The government will lay out its plan for UK waters when the Fisheries Bill returns to the Commons this week , but Labour is expected to propose amendments including the super trawler @ @

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The UK's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has been told by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to walk away from trade talks with Michel Barnier unless the subsidy issue is resolved. It comes as the pair will meet this week to attempt to salvage a deal, after growing concern from the EU the UK will crash out of the bloc without one.
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Mr Frost is expected to tell Mr Barnier trade talks will be stopped unless the EU drops its demand for Britain to commit to a subsidy policy.
The bloc wants Britain to continue to follow rules preventing the Government from subsidising British companies over it’s European rivals.
Sources close to the talks said the chief Brexit negotiator fears any specifics on subsidy policies will tie Britain to EU rules.
They said: “We think the right thing to focus on is how we solve disputes and solve transparency, not to tie in to continuity with something that looks like the EU’s policy.” READ MORE: Boris Johnson threatens no-deal Brexit in crushing ultimatum to the EU's constant demands
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Brexit news: Mr Frost is set to tell Mr Barnier he will walk away from talks unless subsidies are removed from the deal
It comes after the EU dropped demands for Britain to be fully aligned with the bloc’s competition rules.
Mr Frost will also tell Mr Barnier the request for the UK to agree with state aid rules is unreasonable.
He will add the demand is out of line with every free trade agreement the EU has made with other countries.
The source added to the Times: “In every other agreement they’ve signed the state aid subsidy provisions focused on how we resolve disputes between the two sides rather than on the substantive content of the other side’s policy, precisely because they know it can evolve over time.”
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Brexit news: The EU wants the UK to continue to prevent subsidising British companies over European rivals
Brexit news: Boris Johnson is said to have ordered Mr Frost to end talks if the issue cannot be resolved
Mr Johnson is also facing a Brexit crisis in the Commons as 30 Tory MPs backed a campaign to ban super trawlers from Britain’s biodiverse waters.
More ecologically-minded Tory’s, along with Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott, have supported a Greenpeace campaign on the issue.
It aims to stop ships that are more than 100 meters in length from trawling in Britain’s protected marine areas.
The government will lay out its plan for UK waters when the Fisheries Bill returns to the Commons this week, but Labour is expected to propose amendments including the super trawler ban.
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Brexit news: 30 Tory MPs have backed a campaign calling for a ban on supertrawlers in the UK's protected waters