thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Local businesses face missing out on £1bn coronavirus help as money not given quick enough

The Government is planning to end the Small Business Grants Fund , Retail , Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund and the Discretionary Grants Fund on August 28 .
But the Local Government Association estimates there could be a total underspend of £1.37 billion when the schemes close .
It is urging Ministers to keep the DGF scheme open so councils can try and redistribute any unspent resources from the other two funds back to local authorities to reinvest in supporting businesses .
The LGA said councils have distributed almost £11 billion to almost 880,000 eligible small businesses through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund since March .
Cllr Richard Watts , Chair of the LGA ’ s Resources Board , said : “ Councils have given out almost £11 billion in cash grants to businesses and worked hard to set up discretionary schemes to help support as many more as possible .
“ It was a huge task to set up these schemes from scratch and the funding has been a lifeline to struggling businesses worried about the future .
“ Shutting the discretionary scheme would be a mistake by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time and flexibility to ensure as many businesses can benefit from this funding .
“ The Government also needs to commit to redistributing any unspent resources from the original schemes , including any clawed back , to councils to be spent on local efforts to help further support businesses and reboot local economies.
” Tej Parikh , Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors , said : `` For many small businesses , the fight is far from over .
It would be deeply disappointing if this support was withdrawn before time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that many businesses have fallen through the cracks of the main schemes .
`` With reopening and adjustment costs ahead , money will be tight for small businesses .
Councils have been working to get the money to the front line and should be given the resources to kickstart local business recoveries across the country . ''

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The Government is planning to end the Small Business Grants Fund, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund and the Discretionary Grants Fund on August 28. But the Local Government Association estimates there could be a total underspend of £1.37 billion when the schemes close.
It is urging Ministers to keep the DGF scheme open so councils can try and redistribute any unspent resources from the other two funds back to local authorities to reinvest in supporting businesses.
The LGA said councils have distributed almost £11 billion to almost 880,000 eligible small businesses through the Small Business Grants Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund since March.
Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the LGA’s Resources Board, said: “Councils have given out almost £11 billion in cash grants to businesses and worked hard to set up discretionary schemes to help support as many more as possible.
“It was a huge task to set up these schemes from scratch and the funding has been a lifeline to struggling businesses worried about the future.
Local businesses face missing out on £1bn coronavirus help as money not given quick enough
The LGA said councils have distributed almost £11 billion to almost 880,000 small businesses
“Shutting the discretionary scheme would be a mistake by the Government at this time. Councils need more time and flexibility to ensure as many businesses can benefit from this funding. “The Government also needs to commit to redistributing any unspent resources from the original schemes, including any clawed back, to councils to be spent on local efforts to help further support businesses and reboot local economies.” Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: "For many small businesses, the fight is far from over. It would be deeply disappointing if this support was withdrawn before time. "Demand for the discretionary fund shows that many businesses have fallen through the cracks of the main schemes. "With reopening and adjustment costs ahead, money will be tight for small businesses. Councils have been working to get the money to the front line and should be given the resources to kickstart local business recoveries across the country."


thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Coronavirus test giving results in 90 minutes UK’s hope to tackle second wave

The Health Secretary said the ground-breaking tests will give staff and patients `` on the spot results '' and help in the battle against an expected Winter surge of the deadly virus .
He said they will enable clinicians and NHS Test and Trace to quickly advise on the best course of action to stop the spread of the virus .
The two tests will be able to detect both Covid-19 and other winter viruses such as flu and respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ) .
They do not require a trained health professional to operate them , meaning they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings .
Mr Hancock insisted this will bolster the coronavirus response this winter .
“ We ’ re using the most innovative technologies available to tackle coronavirus , ” he said .
“ Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will provide on the spot results in under 90 minutes , helping us to break chains of transmission quickly .
“ The fact these tests can detect flu as well as Covid-19 will be hugely beneficial as we head into winter , so patients can follow the right advice to protect themselves and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the excellent work done by DnaNudge and Oxford Nanopore to push forward these life-saving innovations in coronavirus testing.
” Mr Hancock has come under mounting pressure to improve the UK ’ s coronavirus testing ability and increase capacity .
The first new test , supplied by DnaNudge , uses DNA to detect the virus and will be rolled out across NHS hospitals from September .
There will be 5,000 DNA machines , to provide 5.8 million tests in the coming months .
Separately , 450,000 ninety-minute LamPORE swab tests will also be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , supplied by Oxford Nanopore .
The DNA ‘ Nudgebox ’ machines are a small , handheld device that can process samples on-site and detect the virus from a non-invasive nostril swab and will process up to 15 tests on the spot each day without the need for a laboratory .
The new rapid LamPORE test will be able to process swab and saliva samples to detect the presence of Covid-19 in 60 – 90 minutes .
Details of positive test results will be shared with NHS Test and Trace , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
Regius Professor Chris Toumazou FRS , CEO and co-founder of DnaNudge and founder of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London said : “ With the ability to test not only for COVID-19 but also FluA , FluB and RSV on the same single COVID-19 Nudge cartridge , our multiplex test offers a vital solution to protect the NHS as we head into the flu season.
” Gordon Sanghera , CEO of Oxford Nanopore , said : `` LamPORE has the potential to deliver a highly effective and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only for Covid-19 but for a range of other pathogens . ''

Testing: Chris Toumazou demonstrates how 90-minute test works
The Health Secretary said the ground-breaking tests will give staff and patients "on the spot results" and help in the battle against an expected Winter surge of the deadly virus. He said they will enable clinicians and NHS Test and Trace to quickly advise on the best course of action to stop the spread of the virus.
The two tests will be able to detect both Covid-19 and other winter viruses such as flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They do not require a trained health professional to operate them, meaning they can be rolled out in more non-clinical settings. Mr Hancock insisted this will bolster the coronavirus response this winter. “We’re using the most innovative technologies available to tackle coronavirus,” he said. “Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will provide on the spot results in under 90 minutes, helping us to break chains of transmission quickly. “The fact these tests can detect flu as well as Covid-19 will be hugely beneficial as we head into winter, so patients can follow the right advice to protect themselves and others.
Coronavirus test giving results in 90 minutes UK’s hope to tackle second wave
Matt Hancock said the ground-breaking tests will give 'on the spot results'
“I am hugely grateful for the excellent work done by DnaNudge and Oxford Nanopore to push forward these life-saving innovations in coronavirus testing.” Mr Hancock has come under mounting pressure to improve the UK’s coronavirus testing ability and increase capacity. The first new test, supplied by DnaNudge, uses DNA to detect the virus and will be rolled out across NHS hospitals from September. There will be 5,000 DNA machines, to provide 5.8 million tests in the coming months. Separately, 450,000 ninety-minute LamPORE swab tests will also be available for care homes and laboratories from next week, supplied by Oxford Nanopore.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-02--Nicola Sturgeon forced to make U-turn over ‘ludicrous’ decision to ban men from seat

James Dornan , who represents Glasgow Cathcart , announced in February he would not be standing for re-election in the 2021 Holyrood contest , but changed his mind in July .
The MSP was elected in 2011 and was appointed as an SNP deputy whip in 2015 .
However , Express.co.uk learnt that the party 's ruling national executive committee ( NEC ) decided at a meeting on Thursday to apply an all-women shortlists rule to the Cathcart seat which was due to Mr Dornan 's relatively late shift in position .
All-women shortlists can be mandated by the party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MSP is standing down , this website understands .
However , speaking today , Mr Dornan said the party 's National Secretary has said an all-women shortlist will not apply in his constituency as it was `` deemed unconstitutional '' .
Taking to Twitter , Mr Dornan , said : `` I know many will already be aware but today I 've been informed that the decision made by NEC to make Glasgow Cathcart an all women shortlist has now been rescinded by the National Secretary as it was deemed unconstitutional . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ delighted and want to thank the party for dealing with this ludicrous decision with such speed and efficiency .
`` I can now concentrate on looking forward to putting myself forward for selection and will happily contest the selection against any and all challengers . ''
Before the change , Mr Dornan said he would be `` challenging what I consider to be a decision based on a false premise '' .
He added when the original decision was made : “ I consider myself to be the best candidate for this constituency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
READ MORE : Scottish prosecutor could consider if Sturgeon broke law over care '' If anyone wishes to challenge me then they should have the courage to take me on , not try to manipulate others into doing their job for them .
I intend to stand and will fight to do so . ''
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf tweeted he was `` very pleased '' the decision had been reversed .
He added : `` James should be commended for the dignity with which he has handled the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It comes as Marco Biagi announced he plans to seek the nomination for Edinburgh Central , the seat he held between 2011 and 2016 against an SNP bigshot .
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James Dornan, who represents Glasgow Cathcart, announced in February he would not be standing for re-election in the 2021 Holyrood contest, but changed his mind in July. The MSP was elected in 2011 and was appointed as an SNP deputy whip in 2015.
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However, Express.co.uk learnt that the party's ruling national executive committee (NEC) decided at a meeting on Thursday to apply an all-women shortlists rule to the Cathcart seat which was due to Mr Dornan's relatively late shift in position. All-women shortlists can be mandated by the party in any seat where the incumbent SNP MSP is standing down, this website understands. However, speaking today, Mr Dornan said the party's National Secretary has said an all-women shortlist will not apply in his constituency as it was "deemed unconstitutional". Taking to Twitter, Mr Dornan, said: "I know many will already be aware but today I've been informed that the decision made by NEC to make Glasgow Cathcart an all women shortlist has now been rescinded by the National Secretary as it was deemed unconstitutional."
James Dornan spoke out on Friday
James Dornan was elected to the Glasgow Cathcart seat in 2011
He added: "Clearly I'm delighted and want to thank the party for dealing with this ludicrous decision with such speed and efficiency. "I can now concentrate on looking forward to putting myself forward for selection and will happily contest the selection against any and all challengers." Before the change, Mr Dornan said he would be "challenging what I consider to be a decision based on a false premise". He added when the original decision was made: “I consider myself to be the best candidate for this constituency that I live in and grew up on. READ MORE: Scottish prosecutor could consider if Sturgeon broke law over care
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The decision was reversed yesterday
James Dornan ranted on Twitter over the decision


thedailyexpress--2020-08-02--London coronavirus spike could see locals shut inside M25 as UK nears ‘tipping point’

Boris Johnson is considering introducing the drastic measure amid fears that Britain will be swamped by a second wave of the virus .
Government nerves are jangling as cases have begun to soar in recent days while its top scientists have admitted the bug is out of control in some parts of the country .
The Prime Minister is determined to avoid the “ nuclear ” option of another UK-wide lockdown because it would prove catastrophic for the economy .
He has already put the brakes on the easing of many restrictions following the alarming rise in infections .
Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” could be given for those aged between 50 and 70 based on their age and health condition .
Those deemed to be at risk will be asked to shield themselves in the event of a local or national outbreak .
There are 25 million people over the age of 50 in the UK and 16 million aged between 50 and 70 .
Around 2.2million vulnerable people shielded during the Spring peak .
Mr Johnson is understood to have asked officials to prepare a number of possible measures to combat the disease without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The shielding policy could see those at enhanced risk to be allocated specific times of the week for exclusive access to some services and shops .
Other ideas mooted should the R-rate escalate in the capital include restricting travel beyond the M25 and putting a stop to staying at other people 's houses - similar to policies implemented in local lockdowns imposed in Leicester and parts of the north-west of England in recent days .
Any “ close contact ” services , such as going to the hairdresser , would also be stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cases .
Harder local lockdowns could also be introduced as well as a ban on family get-togethers .
Cabinet Minister Robert Jenrick yesterday said the government is considering a “ range of options ” to tackle a resurgence .
`` You would expect the Government to be considering all of the range of options that might be available , ” he told Times Radio .
Government research has found that , among people already diagnosed with Covid-19 , people aged 80 or older were 70 times more likely to die than those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people with diabetes , heart disease and dementia all appeared to be at higher risk of death .
An option believed to be under discussion as part of the proposed scheme is encouraging `` shielding afternoons '' or `` shielding hours '' for the most vulnerable to access shops and services .
It comes after supermarkets introduced priority shopping hours for the elderly and vulnerable at the start of the national lockdown in March .
The Government is also thought to be considering implementing a national ban on people from different households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official figures show a continued rise of infections across the country , and test and trace figures suggest that such social contact is partly responsible .
A government source said : “ The Prime Minister is determined to do everything he can to keep a lid on this to avoid another national lockdown but people must abide by the rules.
” Mr Johnson has warned Britain will face a full national lockdown if coronavirus cases continue to surge .
On Friday he dramatically postponed easing the current lockdown after the rate of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that unless people follow the rules and behave safely “ we may need to go further . ''
The move comes after the Office for National Statistics revealed the number of coronavirus cases had increased with 35,700 people currently infected with the bug .

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Boris Johnson is considering introducing the drastic measure amid fears that Britain will be swamped by a second wave of the virus. Government nerves are jangling as cases have begun to soar in recent days while its top scientists have admitted the bug is out of control in some parts of the country.
The Prime Minister is determined to avoid the “nuclear” option of another UK-wide lockdown because it would prove catastrophic for the economy. He has already put the brakes on the easing of many restrictions following the alarming rise in infections. Under the new proposals “personalised risk ratings” could be given for those aged between 50 and 70 based on their age and health condition. Those deemed to be at risk will be asked to shield themselves in the event of a local or national outbreak. There are 25 million people over the age of 50 in the UK and 16 million aged between 50 and 70. Around 2.2million vulnerable people shielded during the Spring peak.
London coronavirus spike could see locals shut inside M25 as UK nears ‘tipping point’
The Prime Minister is determined to avoid the 'nuclear' option of another UK-wide lockdown
Mr Johnson is understood to have asked officials to prepare a number of possible measures to combat the disease without completely shutting down the country again. The shielding policy could see those at enhanced risk to be allocated specific times of the week for exclusive access to some services and shops. Other ideas mooted should the R-rate escalate in the capital include restricting travel beyond the M25 and putting a stop to staying at other people's houses - similar to policies implemented in local lockdowns imposed in Leicester and parts of the north-west of England in recent days. Any “close contact” services, such as going to the hairdresser, would also be stopped if the capital sees a sudden surge in cases. Harder local lockdowns could also be introduced as well as a ban on family get-togethers.
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Cabinet Minister Robert Jenrick yesterday said the government is considering a “range of options” to tackle a resurgence. "You would expect the Government to be considering all of the range of options that might be available,” he told Times Radio. Government research has found that, among people already diagnosed with Covid-19, people aged 80 or older were 70 times more likely to die than those under 40. Officials have also stated that people with diabetes, heart disease and dementia all appeared to be at higher risk of death. An option believed to be under discussion as part of the proposed scheme is encouraging "shielding afternoons" or "shielding hours" for the most vulnerable to access shops and services. It comes after supermarkets introduced priority shopping hours for the elderly and vulnerable at the start of the national lockdown in March.
Robert Jenrick yesterday said the government is considering a 'range of options' to tackle a resurge
The Government is also thought to be considering implementing a national ban on people from different households meeting indoors, in the event that official figures show a continued rise of infections across the country, and test and trace figures suggest that such social contact is partly responsible. A government source said: “The Prime Minister is determined to do everything he can to keep a lid on this to avoid another national lockdown but people must abide by the rules.”
Mr Johnson has warned Britain will face a full national lockdown if coronavirus cases continue to surge. On Friday he dramatically postponed easing the current lockdown after the rate of infection doubled during July.
But he warned that unless people follow the rules and behave safely “we may need to go further."
The move comes after the Office for National Statistics revealed the number of coronavirus cases had increased with 35,700 people currently infected with the bug.


thedailyexpress--2020-08-02--Sturgeon mocked over ‘shambolic’ approach to contact tracing – ‘promise has fallen flat’

The Scottish Government is developing a contact tracing app to support NHS Scotland ’ s Test and Protect system which focuses on a person to person liaison .
Holyrood says the new phone app uses Bluetooth technology to anonymously alert users if they have been in close contact with another user who has tested positive for COVID-19 .
But the SNP led government originally had no plans to use an app as part of their contact tracing strategy instead focussing on a person to person strategy .
Speaking back in May when Holyrood launched their contract tracing strategy , Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn from other countries and “ at some point in the future ” the idea of a proximity app may have a role to play .
But this week , Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made a U-turn stressing that an app would “ offer an additional level of protection.
” The Scottish contact tracing app will be developed by Nearform using the same software as the Republic of Ireland contact tracing app , which Dublin says has been widely successful and has been adapted for use in Northern Ireland and Gibraltar It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock to create a similar NHS-branded app in England , which was trialled on the Isle of Wight .
Scientists say a robust contact tracing system would be essential to curbing the spread of the virus .
But Richard Leonard MSP , Leader of Scottish Labour , said the development of the technology should have occurred earlier .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon forced to make U-turn over ‘ ludicrous ’ decision “ The importance of contact tracing was apparent from the off .
“ We ’ re now in the sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish Government is still flip-flopping over contact tracing apps .
“ Businesses and services which have been seeking to implement contact tracing since they reopened will be aghast and rightly concerned that continued confusion will undermine the fight against the virus.
” Patrick Harvie MSP , Scottish Greens co-leader , told Express.co.uk : `` Any delay to this app is disappointing , but it must not distract from the whole basis of the contact tracing system , which is delivered by people doing traditional public health work , person to person.
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“ But ever since the revelations that visitors to Scotland weren ’ t being contacted , this promise has fallen flat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s approach to the virus is to waste months doing nothing , testing next to no one , while claiming that Scotland is somehow doing better than anywhere else.
” The latest figures show that there were 31 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Scotland in the past 24 hours .
Sunday 's figures from the Scottish Government represent 1.1 percent of newly-tested individuals .
There were no new deaths of people who had tested positive for COVID-19 , meaning the total under this measurement remains at 2,491 .
A total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including three in intensive care .
At the same time , Scottish public health officials are investigating a cluster of 13 cases of COVID-19 linked to a pub in Aberdeen .

Jeane Freeman on virus tracing after Scotland Nike conference
The Scottish Government is developing a contact tracing app to support NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect system which focuses on a person to person liaison. Holyrood says the new phone app uses Bluetooth technology to anonymously alert users if they have been in close contact with another user who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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But the SNP led government originally had no plans to use an app as part of their contact tracing strategy instead focussing on a person to person strategy. Speaking back in May when Holyrood launched their contract tracing strategy, Nicola Sturgeon said the Government was seeking to learn from other countries and “at some point in the future” the idea of a proximity app may have a role to play. But this week, Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made a U-turn stressing that an app would “offer an additional level of protection.” The Scottish contact tracing app will be developed by Nearform using the same software as the Republic of Ireland contact tracing app, which Dublin says has been widely successful and has been adapted for use in Northern Ireland and Gibraltar
The Scottish Government are developing a contact tracing app
Matt Hancock previously ditched plans for a similar app in England
It comes after the failure by Health Secretary Matt Hancock to create a similar NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight. Scientists say a robust contact tracing system would be essential to curbing the spread of the virus. But Richard Leonard MSP, Leader of Scottish Labour, said the development of the technology should have occurred earlier. He added: “This is a total shambles. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon forced to make U-turn over ‘ludicrous’ decision
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The app would work on a smartphone
“The importance of contact tracing was apparent from the off. “We’re now in the sixth month of COVID-19 in Scotland and the Scottish Government is still flip-flopping over contact tracing apps. “Businesses and services which have been seeking to implement contact tracing since they reopened will be aghast and rightly concerned that continued confusion will undermine the fight against the virus.” Patrick Harvie MSP, Scottish Greens co-leader, told Express.co.uk: "Any delay to this app is disappointing, but it must not distract from the whole basis of the contact tracing system, which is delivered by people doing traditional public health work, person to person.” DON'T MISS:
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People are being encouraged to get a test if they show symptoms
Miles Briggs MSP, Scottish Tories Health spokesperson, added: “A key part of the Scottish Government’s COVID strategy is meant to be contact tracing. “But ever since the revelations that visitors to Scotland weren’t being contacted, this promise has fallen flat. “The main feature of the SNP’s approach to the virus is to waste months doing nothing, testing next to no one, while claiming that Scotland is somehow doing better than anywhere else.” The latest figures show that there were 31 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Scotland in the past 24 hours.
People should self-isolate for 14 days if they show symptoms.
Sunday's figures from the Scottish Government represent 1.1 percent of newly-tested individuals. There were no new deaths of people who had tested positive for COVID-19, meaning the total under this measurement remains at 2,491. A total of 265 people are in hospital with coronavirus, including three in intensive care. At the same time, Scottish public health officials are investigating a cluster of 13 cases of COVID-19 linked to a pub in Aberdeen.
Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman U-turned on the decision


thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Jeremy Corbyn launches official complaint after House of Lords snub leaves him humiliated

Mr Corbyn is understood to have been particularly enraged by the rejection of a peerage for former Labour official and close ally Karie Murphy whom he had wanted to install in the Lords to work on trade union rights .
Ms Murphy was one of the most powerful figures inside Labour under Mr Corbyn ’ s leadership and insiders believe her nomination was blocked as a result of an Equality and Human Rights Commission investigation into the party 's handling of alleged antisemitism .
She denies any wrongdoing .
The former Labour leader also nominated ex-speaker John Bercow and former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned down by the independent House of Lords appointment commission .
A Downing Street spokesman made clear vetting was a matter for the independent commission .
He said : “ There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office.
” But while Mr Corbyn 's picks for peerages were rejected , a series of his most prominent critics were cleared to join the second chamber with Frank Field , John Woodcock , Ian Austen , Gisela Stuart and Kate Hoey – all former Labour MPs who had opposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lords .
Ms Stuart was a vocal opponent of Mr Corbyn in the run-up to the 2016 Brexit referendum as a co-chair of the Vote Leave campaign .
Ms Hoey was one of the most prominent Eurosceptic voices in the party 's ranks and a member of the Labour Leave group , as was Mr Field .
Mr Austin became a firm supporter of honouring the 2016 referendum 's result after Leave won - despite Mr Corbyn backing another vote .
READ MORE : Jeremy Corbyn snub : Expert says ex-leader should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had the Labour whip withdrawn after a sexual harassment allegation , which he denied , differs in that he never backed Brexit and supported a second referendum .
But the former shadow minister was on the same page as the rest of the group in his dislike of Mr Corbyn .
Both he and Mr Austin went as far as urging voters to support Boris Johnson and vote Tory to stop the then Labour leader from becoming prime minister .
Mr Austin , a former Labour minister , urged `` decent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the Conservatives .
Mr Woodcock said he would vote Tory to stop Mr Corbyn `` getting his hands on the levers of national security and defence '' .
In a separate row , the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler has urged the Prime Minister to stop creating `` mass '' peerages and labelled the size of the upper chamber `` ridiculous '' following the nomination of 36 appointees .
Lord Fowler , the Lord Speaker , said Boris Johnson was encouraging `` passenger '' peers by failing to tackle the size of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members more than the Commons with the new intake .
According to reports , 88 peers - one in nine - have not spoken , held a Government post or participated in a committee , while 46 have never recorded a vote .
It follows a report by Lord Burns in 2017 which proposed the number of peers be reduced to 600 - a move backed by the unelected House .
Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Fowler lamented the U-turn on the promise by Theresa May , Mr Johnson 's predecessor at Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in appointing members to the Lords .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` I do think the Prime Minister has got to stop these kinds of mass appointments because I think the public are unimpressed with it , I think most of us in the House of Lords are unimpressed with it and it is not necessary - we do n't need a House of Lords of 830 .
`` I mean , it is ridiculous because it is far too many for the duties ... we have very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the governance of this country but we do n't need 830 people to do it - that 's the plain fact and everyone knows that is a fact .
`` What you are doing is encouraging some in the House of Lords who are quite frankly passengers and do n't make much effort in any event . ''
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Mr Corbyn is understood to have been particularly enraged by the rejection of a peerage for former Labour official and close ally Karie Murphy whom he had wanted to install in the Lords to work on trade union rights. Ms Murphy was one of the most powerful figures inside Labour under Mr Corbyn’s leadership and insiders believe her nomination was blocked as a result of an Equality and Human Rights Commission investigation into the party's handling of alleged antisemitism. She denies any wrongdoing.
There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office Downing Street spokesman
The former Labour leader also nominated ex-speaker John Bercow and former deputy leader Tom Watson and both were turned down by the independent House of Lords appointment commission. A Downing Street spokesman made clear vetting was a matter for the independent commission. He said: “There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office.”
Jeremy Corbyn's House of Lords nominations have been rejected
But while Mr Corbyn's picks for peerages were rejected, a series of his most prominent critics were cleared to join the second chamber with Frank Field, John Woodcock, Ian Austen, Gisela Stuart and Kate Hoey – all former Labour MPs who had opposed their former leader - being elevated to the Lords. Ms Stuart was a vocal opponent of Mr Corbyn in the run-up to the 2016 Brexit referendum as a co-chair of the Vote Leave campaign. Ms Hoey was one of the most prominent Eurosceptic voices in the party's ranks and a member of the Labour Leave group, as was Mr Field. Mr Austin became a firm supporter of honouring the 2016 referendum's result after Leave won - despite Mr Corbyn backing another vote. READ MORE:Jeremy Corbyn snub: Expert says ex-leader should get ‘knighthood’
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Jeremy Corbyn and Karie Murphy
Mr Woodcock, who had the Labour whip withdrawn after a sexual harassment allegation, which he denied, differs in that he never backed Brexit and supported a second referendum. But the former shadow minister was on the same page as the rest of the group in his dislike of Mr Corbyn. Both he and Mr Austin went as far as urging voters to support Boris Johnson and vote Tory to stop the then Labour leader from becoming prime minister. Mr Austin, a former Labour minister, urged "decent, traditional, patriotic Labour voters" to back the Conservatives. Mr Woodcock said he would vote Tory to stop Mr Corbyn "getting his hands on the levers of national security and defence".
Former Labour MP Gisela Stuart and Boris Johnson
In a separate row, the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler has urged the Prime Minister to stop creating "mass" peerages and labelled the size of the upper chamber "ridiculous" following the nomination of 36 appointees. Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker, said Boris Johnson was encouraging "passenger" peers by failing to tackle the size of the Lords, which will have almost 200 members more than the Commons with the new intake. According to reports, 88 peers - one in nine - have not spoken, held a Government post or participated in a committee, while 46 have never recorded a vote.
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It follows a report by Lord Burns in 2017 which proposed the number of peers be reduced to 600 - a move backed by the unelected House. Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Fowler lamented the U-turn on the promise by Theresa May, Mr Johnson's predecessor at Number 10, to use "restraint" in appointing members to the Lords.
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He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I do think the Prime Minister has got to stop these kinds of mass appointments because I think the public are unimpressed with it, I think most of us in the House of Lords are unimpressed with it and it is not necessary - we don't need a House of Lords of 830. "I mean, it is ridiculous because it is far too many for the duties... we have very important duties to carry out in terms of the governance of this country but we don't need 830 people to do it - that's the plain fact and everyone knows that is a fact. "What you are doing is encouraging some in the House of Lords who are quite frankly passengers and don't make much effort in any event." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Ireland to be €16billion loser from EU coronavirus bailout –a staggering €3,400 per person

Finance minister Paschal Donohue confirmed Dublin would be one of the EU ’ s biggest losers from the €750billion pandemic recovery fund – dubbed Next Generation EU .
The unprecedented package was concluded over four acrimonious days during the longest-ever single summit negotiation in the bloc ’ s history .
Under the agreement , the European Commission will borrow money on international markets to hand out €390billion in grants to pandemic-stricken states and a further €360billion in low-cost loans .
The Brussels-based executive has estimated Ireland ’ s contribution to the fund would be €18.7billion over the next 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could only be entitled to around €2billion from the pot of non-repayable grants and could also borrow €1billion from the fund , he added .
As one of the EU ’ s smallest countries , the agreement could cost each of Ireland ’ s 4.9 million residents around €3,400 each .
Mr Donohue said : “ It is important to remember that Ireland has benefited greatly from EU membership in economic , social , environmental and financial terms .
“ We stand ready to demonstrate solidarity with those most in need now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the EU budget since 2014 , and this position is set to grow further .
Ireland ’ s contributions are projected to increase considerably over the coming period in all scenarios as a result of economic growth in recent years.
” On top of the recovery fund , Ireland ’ s contribution to the EU ’ s long-term budget will also increase .
Dublin will pay about €3billion in 2021 with the figure set to rise to more than €4billion in 2027 .
While the country is overwhelming pro-Brussels , critics have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by new prime minister Micheal Martin .
Hermann Kelly , President of the Eurosceptic Irish Freedom Party , said : “ After plundering Irish fishing waters to the tune of €215billion and unjustly imposing €64billion Franco-German bank debt on us the EU is now in for the final kill .
“ Heaping an additional debt liability of €18.7billion on the third most publicly indebted country the world .
“ Thanks Brussels , you never fail to shaft Ireland when you 're in the mood for no good .
MUST READ : Michael Portillo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU crisis “ Our national democracy ignored , our debts heaped up by the EU , hopefully more Irish people will quickly realise we are better off out of this swelling debt union based in Brussels . ''
The lion ’ s share of the recovery cash is going to countries worst hit by the coronavirus crisis .
Spain will receive close to €140billion over the next six years , according to prime minister Pedro Sanchez .
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Finance minister Paschal Donohue confirmed Dublin would be one of the EU’s biggest losers from the €750billion pandemic recovery fund – dubbed Next Generation EU. The unprecedented package was concluded over four acrimonious days during the longest-ever single summit negotiation in the bloc’s history. Under the agreement, the European Commission will borrow money on international markets to hand out €390billion in grants to pandemic-stricken states and a further €360billion in low-cost loans.
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The Brussels-based executive has estimated Ireland’s contribution to the fund would be €18.7billion over the next 30 years, according to Mr Donohue. Dublin could only be entitled to around €2billion from the pot of non-repayable grants and could also borrow €1billion from the fund, he added. As one of the EU’s smallest countries, the agreement could cost each of Ireland’s 4.9 million residents around €3,400 each. Mr Donohue said: “It is important to remember that Ireland has benefited greatly from EU membership in economic, social, environmental and financial terms.
Ireland set to stump up almost €19 billion to EU coronavirus fund
Irish prime minister Micheal Martin
“We stand ready to demonstrate solidarity with those most in need now. “Ireland has been a new contributor to the EU budget since 2014, and this position is set to grow further. Ireland’s contributions are projected to increase considerably over the coming period in all scenarios as a result of economic growth in recent years.” On top of the recovery fund, Ireland’s contribution to the EU’s long-term budget will also increase. Dublin will pay about €3billion in 2021 with the figure set to rise to more than €4billion in 2027.
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While the country is overwhelming pro-Brussels, critics have lashed out at the lop-sided agreement backed by new prime minister Micheal Martin. Hermann Kelly, President of the Eurosceptic Irish Freedom Party, said: “After plundering Irish fishing waters to the tune of €215billion and unjustly imposing €64billion Franco-German bank debt on us the EU is now in for the final kill. “Heaping an additional debt liability of €18.7billion on the third most publicly indebted country the world. “Thanks Brussels, you never fail to shaft Ireland when you're in the mood for no good. MUST READ: Michael Portillo brilliantly exposes two ways UK can exploit EU crisis
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Brexit LIVE: UK faces paying for EU's huge debt mountain with new £160BILLION bill

Along with the stated £40billion divorce payment to the EU , Sir Iain declared the UK will still be locked into the loans issued by the European Investment Bank and the European Financial Stability Mechanism in the future .
Both agencies have paid out billions across the EU 27 and the UK 's own repayment of the share will be 12 percent .
Due to this , the UK 's payment could reach as high £160billion but could go beyond that due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Due to this , the former Tory leader demanded the agreement must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's debt post-Brexit .
He told The Sun : “ We would basically be boot-strapped to Europe for the foreseeable future .
“ If people thought we were only paying £39billion they can forget it .
We ’ ve got a potential bill of £160billion and Covid could raise that massively .
“ This would lock us into the EU ’ s debt mountain.
” The UK 's chief negotiator , David Frost and his counterpart , Michel Barnier will meet on August 17 to discuss Brexit talks .
A further two rounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7-11 and September 28-October in pursuit of a deal .
IRELAND will stump up almost €19billion to the European Union 's coronavirus bailout while only getting €2billion back in grants .
Finance minister Paschal Donohue confirmed Dublin would be one of the EU ’ s biggest losers from the €750billion pandemic recovery fund – dubbed Next Generation EU .
Dublin could only be entitled to around €2billion from the pot of non-repayable grants and could also borrow €1billion from the fund , he added .
As one of the EU ’ s smallest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ireland ’ s 4.9 million residents around €3,400 each .
Mr Donohue said : “ It is important to remember that Ireland has benefited greatly from EU membership in economic , social , environmental and financial terms . ''
Brexit supporting and right-wing academics feel forced to keep their political views to themselves , for fear of being ostracised or passed over for promotion , a new report has found .
Academics who identify their political views as right-wing are much more likely to conceal their views from their employers .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many fearing expressing such views would have a negative impact on their careers .
A YouGov poll of 820 academics , carried out on March 27 2020 , found that almost one third of respondents ( 32 percent ) of those who say their political views are “ right ” or “ fairly right ” have stopped openly airing opinions in teaching and research .
This was compared with 13 percent of those in the centre and on the left .
When it came to views on Brexit , 27 percent of pro-Leavers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airing views for “ fear of consequences ” to their career .
This compares with 11 percent of Remain supporters .
Commenting on the current Brexit negotiations , Sam Lowe from the Centre for European Reform said : `` On Brexit and regulation , what government should be trying to demonstrate is that benefits to business of flexibility is greater than additional cost of businesses having to comply with two regulatory regimes ( UK and EU ) instead of one ( EU ) . ''
11.21am update : UK trade secretary to criticise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade Secretary , Liz Truss will meet US officials this week .
Durign a meeting this week with US trade officials , she will express her frustration at the high tariffs on UK goods entering America .
She told the Financial Times : `` The US talk a good game on free trade and low tariffs , the reality is that many of our great British products are being kept unfairly out of their market .
`` This harms companies and consumers on both side of the Atlantic at a time when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our economies recover from coronavirus . ''
The UK and EU will resume trade talks later this month in the hope of securing a deal by the autumn .
With that in mind , Express.co.uk is asking in today 's poll , 'Should Boris Johnson walk away now or enter into autumn talks with EU ? '
9.52am update : Interest in Brexit falling in the EU The interest in Brexit has dropped off in the EU following the agreement of the new budget and the coronavirus crisis according to DW News ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The political pressure among Europeans is low , though .
People have resigned themselves to Brexit .
`` If the new relationship could be regulated well , that would be a plus .
If that does n't happen , the world wo n't end .
`` The corona crisis and the common economic reconstruction plan have put the turmoil caused by Brexit into perspective in the EU . ''
According to marine ecology lecturer , Bryce Stewart from the University of York , the UK 's fishing industry could thrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The hope is that Britain will be able to increase its share of quotas , so basically the share of certain species it is allowed to catch .
`` That will be very profitable for the British fishing industry .
`` Some people have said it might be able to double the amount of quota it currently catches .
`` I think it is unlikely but it is certainly what motivated the big push from the fishing industry towards Brexit in the first place . ''
Under the Prime Minister 's withdrawal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the EU 's loans sent to the 27 member states .
Although , the UK will have left the bloc , former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith warned the UK could be forced to pay £160million in loan repayments .
He told The Sun : “ We would basically be boot-strapped to Europe for the foreseeable future .
“ If people thought we were only paying £39billion they can forget it .
We ’ ve got a potential bill of £160billion and Covid could raise that massively .
“ This would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debt mountain .
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Along with the stated £40billion divorce payment to the EU, Sir Iain declared the UK will still be locked into the loans issued by the European Investment Bank and the European Financial Stability Mechanism in the future. Both agencies have paid out billions across the EU 27 and the UK's own repayment of the share will be 12 percent. Due to this, the UK's payment could reach as high £160billion but could go beyond that due to the coronavirus outbreak. Due to this, the former Tory leader demanded the agreement must be reopened or risk being locked into Europe's debt post-Brexit. THIS BLOG HAS NOW CLOSED - CLICK HERE FOR TUESDAY'S LIVE UPDATES.
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He told The Sun: “We would basically be boot-strapped to Europe for the foreseeable future. “If people thought we were only paying £39billion they can forget it. We’ve got a potential bill of £160billion and Covid could raise that massively. “This would lock us into the EU’s debt mountain.” The UK's chief negotiator, David Frost and his counterpart, Michel Barnier will meet on August 17 for further Brexit talks. An additional two rounds of meeting will take place on September 7-11 and September 28-October in pursuit of a deal.
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5:18am update: EU may be willing to compromise of state aid rules for UK The European Union may compromise on Brexit deal demands relating to state aid for companies, according to reports. Sources close to the matter told Reuters the EU might soften its stance on requiring the UK to adhere to European state aid rules. It is thought the compromise could be a way to help the struggling negotiations. If it goes ahead, Brussels could introduce a dispute settlement system for the UK rather than ensuring it follows the bloc’s lead. 2:36am update: Environment Agency head to urge Britain to follow some 'essential' EU regulation after Brexit Britain should not take a “slash and burn” approach to EU environmental regulations following Brexit, according to an Environment Agency head. Sir James Bevan, head of the EA, is expected to say in a Chamber of Commerce and Industry speech this morning that “good regulation is essential.” According to Business Green, Sir Bevan will say he is “against red tape, if by red tape we mean regulation for its own sake.” However, he will praise a number of EU water directives including the EU Bathing Water Directive – and say the UK should aim to retain them in some way. He will also add that good regulation can “drive growth” by “creating a level playing field” for businesses to compete on.
Sir James Bevan is expected to say the UK should try and retain some EU environment regulations
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1:27am update: Russian hackers accused of stealing UK-US trade documents from Tory MP Russian hackers allegedly stole secret documents about UK-US trade from former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. The alleged “Russian actors” were accused by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab of trying to influence the 2019 general election. In addition, the documents were posted online and used by Labour to claim the NHS would be at risk in a UK-US trade deal. Both nations are currently negotiating a post-Brexit trade agreement. It is thought that securing a deal by the end of this year is no longer likely. Edward Browne takes over live reporting 9pm update: British fisherman urges Boris Johnson to plan for Brexit or face consequences of ‘limbo’ Boris Johnson and the UK Government have been urged to give urgent guidance to British fishermen as the end of the Brexit transition period approaches. Paul Lines told Express.co.uk that Britons who work in the fishing industry are waiting for the UK Government to issue guidance or a strategy in how the country will move forward post-Brexit. The Chairman of Lowestoft Fish Market Alliance added that the lack of information regarding the rebuilding of the fishing sector has led some fishermen to speculate the industry will be sold out in trade talks with the European Union. Mr Lines said: "We sit daily waiting for a strategy from the Government, pandemic cast aside, we have got have a plan, we have got to know who is going to control us and what direction they want us to travel in. "All these things lead to the fact we are going to be so unprepared. "This should have all been talked about, their should have been a strategy, that is exactly what leads people to think we are going to be sold out, that they are going to trade the fishing away. "If the Government come out with a clear strategy on what route they intend to take to rebuild our industry we would all know to start planning. "I currently do not know what to invest in, I don’t know whether to invest into another trawler or another netter. "I don’t know which way to go and no one else does either, we are sitting limbo waiting for them to announce a move."
8pm update: UK Government urges medicine suppliers to stockpile before Brexit The UK Government has urged medicine suppliers to build up six weeks' worth of stocks in case of disruption to imports in preparation for the country's exit from the EU single market and customs union on December 31. During the current transition period, customs and border arrangements have remained unchanged, but new checks are expected to be introduced when this deadline expires at the end of this year. The Government said in a letter to medicine suppliers: "We recognise that global supply chains are under significant pressure, exacerbated by recent events with COVID-19. "However, we encourage companies to make stockpiling a key part of contingency plans, and ask industry, where possible, to stockpile to a target level of six weeks' total stock on UK soil." The letter added: "The ongoing pandemic, gradual resumption of NHS activity, and seasonal pressures, mean we must prepare thoroughly for the end of the transition period. "Companies are encouraged to review their own logistics arrangements and consider making plans for avoiding the short straits as a matter of priority. "Some of this stock remains and accounting for likely demand trends for the time of year, we plan to build these levels back up to a target level of six weeks' total stock." 6.25pm update: 'Border in Kent' will create 'more red tape' for hauliers - warning The logistics industry has warned plans to install a "border in Kent" will create "more red tape" for businesses. The Department for Transport is considering several measures as part Operation Brock contingency planning for possible disruption to cross-Channel trade following the Brexit transition period, which ends on December 31. The Government department is proposing hauliers driving to the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel, Folkestone have to be in possession of a Kent Access Permit (KAP). These would be issued to drivers who have received a green or amber result from the online Smart Freight system. But any drivers travelling to Dover or Folkestone who are found to be without a KAP could be fined £300 by the police or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Chris Yarsley, policy manager for road infrastructure at trade association Logistics UK, said: "It is disappointing to see that the Government is expecting significant friction at the border with the EU, after the logistics industry had been given previous reassurances that friction would be minimised. "Our members are dismayed that the onus for compliance will be placed on drivers themselves, leaving them personally liable for a fine if they do not comply with the new rules. "The current proposals create an internal UK border by introducing Kent Access Permits, adding more red tape to the work which hauliers will be obliged to comply with."
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5.10pm update: Pound's month-long rally against US dollar comes to a halt Sterling has been pushed back down towards $1.30 as the US dollar strengthens, even as it remained flat versus the euro. Last month was the pound's best against the dollar in more than 10 years, although analysts said that had more to do with the US currency's weakness than the pound's strength. Sterling reached $1.3170 on Friday - its highest in nearly five months - but the rally has run out of steam,because the dollar index picked up as investors unwound some recent short positions following its 4% decline in July. Brexit, the UK's high coronavirus death toll, and the risk of negative interest rates are all commonly cited as reasons for the market's bearishness. 4.30pm update: Clashes 'not impossible' as EU seeks to maintain control over fishing Brexit negotiations on fisheries could evolve into "nasty" clashes between British fishermen and EU vessels seeking to preserve their access to UK waters after the withdrawal is complete. Brexit negoatiations have repeatedly stalled over the European Union's insistence boats from member states be allowed to access Britis waters once the the transition period has concluded. The UK Government has maintained British coastal communities will regain full control of the fishing stocks after years of anger over the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). But fisheries biologist Bryce Stewart forecast the EU will continue to seek permission to access waters and warned the dispute could evolve into clashes. Asked whether the discussion of fisheries could turn "nasty", Dr Stewart told CGTN: "It's not impossible. We've seen some nasty scenes in the past."
Brexit news: The logistics industry has warned of severe disruption for hauliers
3.32pm update: No deal Brexit planning boosted coronavirus response - report The struggling public sector was able to respond better to the coronavirus crisis with the help of preparations made for a no deal Brexit, a report has concluded. Whitehall think tank the Institute for Government found hospitals, care homes and local government entered the crisis poorly prepared “after a decade of budget pressures”. This left “staff more stretched, buildings were poorly maintained, and vital equipment went unbought”. But the report found certain areas of the public sector's response to the pandemic had been improved because of the extensive preparations for a no deal Brexit last year. The report said as a result, the Department of Health and Social Care was able to better understand how supply chains would be disrupted in a pandemic and was able to improve stockpiles of some drugs. Locally, planning for any food shortage means it was easier to ensure vulnerable people who were shielding had access to food. 3.16pm update: UK manufacturing hits 16-month high as firms begin stockpiling ahead of Brexit The UK's manufacturing sector grew for the second successive month in July with the IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) hitting a score of 53.3, compared to 50.1 in June. This means the score hit a 16-month high, but it was still below the preliminary figure of 53.6 released late last month. Steve Harris, head of manufacturing and industrials at Lloyds Bank, said: "It's encouraging to see growth again after June's reading barely nudged into positive territory, but the caveat remains that this is a rise from an extremely low base. "New orders rising shows some momentum is beginning to build behind a wider recovery, and it will be important to sustain this to underpin further growth. However, some stockpiling will be a contributing factor here as firms prepare for the big unknown of possible second waves of coronavirus and also the end of the Brexit transition period in December."
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Paul Withers taking over live reporting from Bill McLoughlin. 3.02pm update: Brussels ready to back down Diplomatic sources have suggested the bloc’s negotiators could soften their stance on demands the UK should continue to follow EU state aid rules. They hope the concession will break the deadlock in the post-Brexit trade talks after the two sides missed a summer deadline to broker a deal. An EU source told Express.co.uk: “There’s much left to solve for August, we need to get somewhere meaningful on fish and the level-playing field.” 1.43pm update: Ireland set for EU funding black hole Ireland will stump up almost €19billion to the European Union's coronavirus bailout while only getting €2billion back in grants. Finance minister Paschal Donohue confirmed Dublin would be one of the EU’s biggest losers from the €750billion pandemic recovery fund – dubbed Next Generation EU. Dublin could only be entitled to around €2billion from the pot of non-repayable grants and could also borrow €1billion from the fund, he added. As one of the EU’s smallest countries, the agreement could cost each of Ireland’s 4.9 million residents around €3,400 each. Mr Donohue said: “It is important to remember that Ireland has benefited greatly from EU membership in economic, social, environmental and financial terms."
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12.40pm update: Pro-Brexit and right-wing academics 'forced to censor views' Brexit supporting and right-wing academics feel forced to keep their political views to themselves, for fear of being ostracised or passed over for promotion, a new report has found. Academics who identify their political views as right-wing are much more likely to conceal their views from their employers. This was intensified among Brexit supporters, with many fearing expressing such views would have a negative impact on their careers. A YouGov poll of 820 academics, carried out on March 27 2020, found that almost one third of respondents (32 percent) of those who say their political views are “right” or “fairly right” have stopped openly airing opinions in teaching and research.
This was compared with 13 percent of those in the centre and on the left.
When it came to views on Brexit, 27 percent of pro-Leavers said they had refrained from publishing or airing views for “fear of consequences” to their career.
This compares with 11 percent of Remain supporters.
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11.51am update: Government must demonstration benefits of business Commenting on the current Brexit negotiations, Sam Lowe from the Centre for European Reform said: "On Brexit and regulation, what government should be trying to demonstrate is that benefits to business of flexibility is greater than additional cost of businesses having to comply with two regulatory regimes (UK and EU) instead of one (EU)." 11.21am update: UK trade secretary to criticise US tariffs on British goods The International trade Secretary, Liz Truss will meet US officials this week. Durign a meeting this week with US trade officials, she will express her frustration at the high tariffs on UK goods entering America. She told the Financial Times: "The US talk a good game on free trade and low tariffs, the reality is that many of our great British products are being kept unfairly out of their market. "This harms companies and consumers on both side of the Atlantic at a time when we need more trade and investment to help our economies recover from coronavirus." 10.50am update: Brexit poll - Vote here The UK and EU will resume trade talks later this month in the hope of securing a deal by the autumn. With that in mind, Express.co.uk is asking in today's poll, 'Should Boris Johnson walk away now or enter into autumn talks with EU?'
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9.52am update: Interest in Brexit falling in the EU The interest in Brexit has dropped off in the EU following the agreement of the new budget and the coronavirus crisis according to DW News' senior correspondent, Barbara Wesel. She said: "The political pressure among Europeans is low, though. People have resigned themselves to Brexit. "If the new relationship could be regulated well, that would be a plus. If that doesn't happen, the world won't end. "The corona crisis and the common economic reconstruction plan have put the turmoil caused by Brexit into perspective in the EU." Additional reporting by Monika Pallenberg. 9.37am update: UK fishing industry ready to thrive According to marine ecology lecturer, Bryce Stewart from the University of York, the UK's fishing industry could thrive after Brexit. Mr Stewart said: "The hope is that Britain will be able to increase its share of quotas, so basically the share of certain species it is allowed to catch. "That will be very profitable for the British fishing industry. "Some people have said it might be able to double the amount of quota it currently catches. "I think it is unlikely but it is certainly what motivated the big push from the fishing industry towards Brexit in the first place."
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8.46am update: Boris in 'cloud cuckoo land' pver Brexit demands The Prime Minister's father, Stanley Johnson has declared without an agreement on the level playing field, the EU will not sign any free trade deal with the UK. Speaking to the Sustainable Food Trust, he said: "Anybody who thinks, ‘Oh well, we have a free trade agreement with the EU but we don’t have to bother about harmonisation’ is in cloud cuckoo land. "Why on earth should anybody give us a free trade agreement if we’re not going to apply the same sort of standards to our production processes as our competitors are?" 7.44am update: Express poll results In a poll conducted by Express.co.uk, we asked whether the UK should walk away from trade talks. Visit here to see the results.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Pro-Brexit and right-wing academics 'forced to censor views' for fear of being shunned

Academics who identify their political views as right-wing are much more likely to conceal their views from their employers .
This was intensified among Brexit supporters , with many fearing expressing such views would have a negative impact on their careers .
The report titled ‘ Academic Freedom in the UK ’ , by the Policy Exchange think tank , found university campuses are increasingly governed by unwritten rules , which encourage academics to hide unfashionable opinions .
It found that right-wing and pro-Brexit academics were most likely to censor their political views , in fear of being ostracised or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described this as having a “ chilling effect ” on academic research and teaching .
A YouGov poll of 820 academics , carried out on March 27 2020 , found that almost one third of respondents ( 32 percent ) of those who say their political views are “ right ” or “ fairly right ” have stopped openly airing opinions in teaching and research .
This was compared with 13 percent of those in the centre and on the left .
When it came to views on Brexit , 27 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or airing views for “ fear of consequences ” to their career .
This compares with 11 percent of Remain supporters .
The report also found there is widespread support for discrimination on political grounds in publication , hiring and promotion - especially when it came to views on Brexit .
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It found that only 54 percent of academics said they would feel comparable sitting next to a known Leave supporter at lunch , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sit next to a Remainer .
Furthermore , a third of academics said they would avoid hiring a known Leave supporter .
The researchers also estimated that between a third and a half of those reviewing a grant bid would mark it lower if it took a right-wing perspective .
The report said : “ It is likely that academics do not discriminate more than other professions , nor does left discriminate more than right .
DO N'T MISS : Brexit fishing TRIUMPH : UK fishing industry to triumph despite EU fury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Brexit negotiators are close to agreement [ DETAILS ] Remainers accused of scapegoating Brexit for downturn in UK economy [ COMMENT ] “ The evidence , however , is that due to the small number of academics who identify as on the right , there is a structural discriminatory effect against them .
“ Hostile or just uncomfortable attitudes signal to those subject to such discrimination that they should conceal their views and narrow their research questions to conform to prevailing norms , if they wish to progress and enjoy a positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out that UK-based academics are now “ significantly more left-leaning ” than before , with fewer than 20 percent voting for right-leaning parties , and about 75 percent voting for Labour , the Lib Dems or the Green parties in the 2017 and 2019 general elections .
As a result , the smaller proportion of Tories in academia results in a much larger discriminatory effect against them , the report claimed .

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Academics who identify their political views as right-wing are much more likely to conceal their views from their employers. This was intensified among Brexit supporters, with many fearing expressing such views would have a negative impact on their careers.
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The report titled ‘Academic Freedom in the UK’, by the Policy Exchange think tank, found university campuses are increasingly governed by unwritten rules, which encourage academics to hide unfashionable opinions. It found that right-wing and pro-Brexit academics were most likely to censor their political views, in fear of being ostracised or passed over for promotion. The authors described this as having a “chilling effect” on academic research and teaching. A YouGov poll of 820 academics, carried out on March 27 2020, found that almost one third of respondents (32 percent) of those who say their political views are “right” or “fairly right” have stopped openly airing opinions in teaching and research.
Brexit supporting academics feel forced to keep their political views to themselves
Brexit-supporting academics fear expressing such views would have a negative impact on their careers
This was compared with 13 percent of those in the centre and on the left. When it came to views on Brexit, 27 percent of pro-Leavers said they had refrained from publishing or airing views for “fear of consequences” to their career. This compares with 11 percent of Remain supporters. The report also found there is widespread support for discrimination on political grounds in publication, hiring and promotion - especially when it came to views on Brexit. JUST IN: POLL: Should Boris walk away now or enter into autumn talks with EU?
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The report found the vast majority of academics were left-leaning
It found that only 54 percent of academics said they would feel comparable sitting next to a known Leave supporter at lunch, while 86 percent said they would be happy to sit next to a Remainer. Furthermore, a third of academics said they would avoid hiring a known Leave supporter. The researchers also estimated that between a third and a half of those reviewing a grant bid would mark it lower if it took a right-wing perspective. The report said: “It is likely that academics do not discriminate more than other professions, nor does left discriminate more than right. DON'T MISS:
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Brexit supporting academics were more likely to be discriminated against, the research found
“The evidence, however, is that due to the small number of academics who identify as on the right, there is a structural discriminatory effect against them. “Hostile or just uncomfortable attitudes signal to those subject to such discrimination that they should conceal their views and narrow their research questions to conform to prevailing norms, if they wish to progress and enjoy a positive workplace experience.” The 123-page report pointed out that UK-based academics are now “significantly more left-leaning” than before, with fewer than 20 percent voting for right-leaning parties, and about 75 percent voting for Labour, the Lib Dems or the Green parties in the 2017 and 2019 general elections. As a result, the smaller proportion of Tories in academia results in a much larger discriminatory effect against them, the report claimed.


thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson walk away now or enter into autumn talks with EU? VOTE

Brexit negotiations with the EU have yet to reach a conclusion , with the two sides disagreeing on three fundamental areas : fishing rights , the level playing field demand and whether the UK should remain tied to the European Court of Justice ( ECJ ) .
The current stalemate is a cause of deep frustration for both the UK and Brussels , leading some commentators to suggest Boris Johnson should walk away from the talks altogether .
But what do you think ?
Should the UK walk away from the negotiations rather than enter into autumn talks with Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier this year the Prime Minister threatened to quit the talks by June if Europe doesn ’ t meet his demands .
But his approach softened slightly as the coronavirus pandemic delayed negotiations between the two sides .
The UK Government still insists Britain is prepared for a no deal Brexit however and maintains that it is not prepared to sacrifice its sovereignty in pursuit of a deal with the bloc .
Mr Johnson has also said negotiations must be wrapped up by October , to allow businesses sufficient time to prepare for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December .
A Downing Street spokesman said last month : “ Talks can ’ t go on into the autumn.
” He added Mr Johnson was clear about “ not wanting to be continuing having talks in October ” .
The EU has also imposed a deadline of October 15 , to allow sufficient time for the deal to be signed off by the European Parliament .
Last month David Frost , the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , said a deal could be reached by September if the EU was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the fifth round of formal talks with the EU , the negotiator said : `` It is unfortunately clear that we will not reach in July the early understanding on the principles underlying any agreement that was set as an aim [ by Mr Johnson ] on June 15 ... substantial areas of disagreement remain . ''
But the EU has also lashed out at Britain ’ s supposed unwillingness to compromise .
Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , said : `` This week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willingness to break the deadlock .
DO N'T MISS : Brexit fishing TRIUMPH : UK fishing industry to triumph despite EU fury [ INSIGHT ] Tory MP points out how Brexit negotiators are close to agreement [ DETAILS ] Remainers accused of scapegoating Brexit for downturn in UK economy [ COMMENT ] “ But the EU can not accept and will not accept the bill for the UK 's political choices . ''
The next round of talks will kick off in Brussels on August 17 as Mr Frost and his EU counterpart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks .
Specialised sessions will then take place at the end of the month , as needed .
Another round of talks is scheduled for the week commencing September 7 in London .

Brexit: UK fisherman backs no-deal to boost employment
Brexit negotiations with the EU have yet to reach a conclusion, with the two sides disagreeing on three fundamental areas: fishing rights, the level playing field demand and whether the UK should remain tied to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The current stalemate is a cause of deep frustration for both the UK and Brussels, leading some commentators to suggest Boris Johnson should walk away from the talks altogether. This poll has now been closed, check this LINK for results.
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But what do you think? Should the UK walk away from the negotiations rather than enter into autumn talks with Brussels? Vote in our exclusive poll. Earlier this year the Prime Minister threatened to quit the talks by June if Europe doesn’t meet his demands. But his approach softened slightly as the coronavirus pandemic delayed negotiations between the two sides. The UK Government still insists Britain is prepared for a no deal Brexit however and maintains that it is not prepared to sacrifice its sovereignty in pursuit of a deal with the bloc.
Should Boris Johnson walk away now or enter into autumn talks with EU?
Brexit news: The next round of trade talks are set to being on August 17
Mr Johnson has also said negotiations must be wrapped up by October, to allow businesses sufficient time to prepare for the end of the EU transition period in December. A Downing Street spokesman said last month: “Talks can’t go on into the autumn.” He added Mr Johnson was clear about “not wanting to be continuing having talks in October”. The EU has also imposed a deadline of October 15, to allow sufficient time for the deal to be signed off by the European Parliament. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Iain Duncan Smith warns UK faces £160billion EU loans
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Last month David Frost, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, said a deal could be reached by September if the EU was prepared to make concessions. Speaking at the end of the fifth round of formal talks with the EU, the negotiator said: "It is unfortunately clear that we will not reach in July the early understanding on the principles underlying any agreement that was set as an aim [by Mr Johnson] on June 15... substantial areas of disagreement remain." But the EU has also lashed out at Britain’s supposed unwillingness to compromise. Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator, said: "This week, again the UK did not show a willingness to break the deadlock. DON'T MISS:
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David Frost visited Brussels in June to discuss the trade deal
“But the EU cannot accept and will not accept the bill for the UK's political choices." The next round of talks will kick off in Brussels on August 17 as Mr Frost and his EU counterpart attempt to make progress in the trade talks. Specialised sessions will then take place at the end of the month, as needed. Another round of talks is scheduled for the week commencing September 7 in London.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--London second wave: Sadiq Khan orders Boris Johnson to STOP plan to ‘seal off London’

Mr Khan was writing after news emerged relating to an exercise staged last week in which a major resurgence of COVID-19 in the capital was central .
Reports in several media outlets suggested the M25 would be used as a `` quarantine ring '' - effectively sealing the city off .
Mr Khan writes : `` Our surprise is such that far reaching contingency plans have been discussed and tested without the involvement of London 's government .
`` This is clearly totally unacceptable and an affront to London and Londoners .
`` We are accountable to nine million Londoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views and best interests .
`` We also know our communities and their needs far better than national Government . ''
Mr Khan said he and his colleagues had a duty towards the city which they would be unable to fulfill if they were excluded from planning sessions .
He added : `` Transitional arrangements for London were established specifically so that all levels of Government and key partners were involved in ensuring coordination of planning and response to COVID-19 .
`` This was to ensure the best outcome for our city .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident as infection rates spike '' Some of these decisions - and the public messaging which flows from them - do not work for the unique nature of a major metropolitan area the size of London .
`` The Government would better understand that , if London 's government were treated properly , and brought into decision making . ''
Mr Khan further accused the Government of being slow to take decisions , or of taking the wrong ones .
He added : `` The confusion and delay over going into lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalised despite doing everything ministers asked , a test and trace system that is not up to the standard required to contain outbreaks and the failure to deliver on promises that the Government will fully compensate local and regional government for the cost of tackling this virus . ''
In a final message to Mr Johnson , Mr Khan added : `` This must stop .
`` Riding roughshod over democratically elected representatives who understand their communities better than central government will lead to worse outcomes for Londoners and the country as a @ @ @

Sadiq Khan admits London is 'not ready' for a local lockdown
Mr Khan was writing after news emerged relating to an exercise staged last week in which a major resurgence of COVID-19 in the capital was central. Reports in several media outlets suggested the M25 would be used as a "quarantine ring" - effectively sealing the city off. Mr Khan writes: "Our surprise is such that far reaching contingency plans have been discussed and tested without the involvement of London's government.
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This is clearly totally unacceptable and an affront to London and Londoners Sadiq Khan
"This is clearly totally unacceptable and an affront to London and Londoners. "We are accountable to nine million Londoners and have a duty to represent their views and best interests. "We also know our communities and their needs far better than national Government."
Sadiq Khan accused Boris Johnson of excluding him from COBRA meetings
Mr Khan said he and his colleagues had a duty towards the city which they would be unable to fulfill if they were excluded from planning sessions. He added: "Transitional arrangements for London were established specifically so that all levels of Government and key partners were involved in ensuring coordination of planning and response to COVID-19. "This was to ensure the best outcome for our city. JUST IN: Greater Manchester declares major incident as infection rates spike
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Saqiq Khan has written to Boris Johnson to complain
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
"Some of these decisions - and the public messaging which flows from them - do not work for the unique nature of a major metropolitan area the size of London. "The Government would better understand that, if London's government were treated properly, and brought into decision making." Mr Khan further accused the Government of being slow to take decisions, or of taking the wrong ones.
The signature page of Mr Khan's letter to Mr Johnson
He added: "The confusion and delay over going into lockdown, the way Transport for London has been penalised despite doing everything ministers asked, a test and trace system that is not up to the standard required to contain outbreaks and the failure to deliver on promises that the Government will fully compensate local and regional government for the cost of tackling this virus." In a final message to Mr Johnson, Mr Khan added: "This must stop. "Riding roughshod over democratically elected representatives who understand their communities better than central government will lead to worse outcomes for Londoners and the country as a whole."


thedailyexpress--2020-08-03--Brexit chaos: MPs will get vote to block post-Brexit trade deals and halt progress

The international trade secretary says that parliament is “ entirely able ” to block post-Brexit trade deals .
This is despite warnings from Conservative MPs that their counterparts in Washington and Brussels will have more say .
However , ministers say they would not drop a ban on chlorinated chicken and that any deals “ must protect our NHS ” .
Britain is currently chasing deals with the United States , Japan and the European Union .
However , international trade secretary Liz Truss , who flew to Washington at the weekend for talks , said that MPs were already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pacts .
Last week , she said : “ It ’ s an important principle '' that parliament can block a given free trade agreement .
She said this can be done through the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act process .
She added : `` It ’ s entirely possible for parliament to block any free trade deal .
`` In addition , parliament could also not vote for the domestic legislation , any domestic legislation required as well .
`` Parliament is entirely able to do that if it does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JUST IN : China 's military spending SOARS as experts call for de-escalation Ms Truss said that she was in her job to get a good deal for Britain .
The international trade secretary said she wants a deal that will benefit British farmers , business , and consumers .
She said : `` I don ’ t want to strike a deal that is not going to command the support of parliament , but there is that check and balance in the system that parliament can block the ratification of a free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Djanogly , a former Conservative justice minister , launched an unsuccessful attempt to ensure that all trade agreements faced a parliamentary vote before they were signed last month .
A dozen Tory rebels backed his proposal , including Theresa Villiers , the former cabinet minister .
Mr Djanogly complained that the procedures highlighted by Ms Truss were “ hopelessly out of date ” .
He said : “ Now that we have left the EU , the idea that we should have less scrutiny than the EU is a poor one .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the EU and Japan will have more access rights to negotiation papers than UK MPs and they will get a vote on approval of the draft deal .

Brexit could be 'very profitable' for UK fishing says expert
The international trade secretary says that parliament is “entirely able” to block post-Brexit trade deals. This is despite warnings from Conservative MPs that their counterparts in Washington and Brussels will have more say. However, ministers say they would not drop a ban on chlorinated chicken and that any deals “must protect our NHS”.
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Britain is currently chasing deals with the United States, Japan and the European Union. Senior Tories have demanded specific votes on future accords. However, international trade secretary Liz Truss, who flew to Washington at the weekend for talks, said that MPs were already free to “block the ratification” of pacts. Last week, she said: “It’s an important principle" that parliament can block a given free trade agreement.
The international trade secretary says that parliament is able to block post-Brexit trade deals
Britain is currently chasing deals with the United States, Japan and the European Union
She said this can be done through the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act process. She added: "It’s entirely possible for parliament to block any free trade deal. "In addition, parliament could also not vote for the domestic legislation, any domestic legislation required as well. "Parliament is entirely able to do that if it does not support a given free trade agreement.” JUST IN: China's military spending SOARS as experts call for de-escalation
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Liz Truss said that MPs were already free to “block the ratification” of pacts
The UK and EU finished the latest round of talks about the future trading relationship between the two entities in London last week
Ms Truss said that she was in her job to get a good deal for Britain. The international trade secretary said she wants a deal that will benefit British farmers, business, and consumers. She said: "I don’t want to strike a deal that is not going to command the support of parliament, but there is that check and balance in the system that parliament can block the ratification of a free trade deal.” This comes after Jonathan Djanogly, a former Conservative justice minister, launched an unsuccessful attempt to ensure that all trade agreements faced a parliamentary vote before they were signed last month.
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A dozen Tory rebels backed his proposal, including Theresa Villiers, the former cabinet minister. Mr Djanogly complained that the procedures highlighted by Ms Truss were “hopelessly out of date”. He said: “Now that we have left the EU, the idea that we should have less scrutiny than the EU is a poor one. "All of the legislators in the US, the EU and Japan will have more access rights to negotiation papers than UK MPs and they will get a vote on approval of the draft deal.
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The international trade secretary said she wants a deal that will benefit British farmers, business, and consumers


thedailyexpress--2020-08-04--Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson’s rift to erupt as Scots lose £4billion over Brexit

SNP insiders claim the report gives Nicola Sturgeon ammunition for a second independence referendum , something Boris Johnson is vehemently against .
The bombshell report from experts at Warwick University found people were left up to £9,000 worse off since the date of the controversial vote to leave the European Union despite most of Scotland voting in favour of staying in the EU .
The report said : “ Scotland overwhelmingly voted in favour of the UK remaining a member of the European Union .
“ The tension that the split vote across the UK ’ s constituent countries has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK may disintegrate.
” The study found Aberdeen had been hit the hardest as it lost more than £2billion leaving the city £9,000 worse off per head of population .
This was despite less than 39 percent of the electorate voting to leave the EU .
Across Scotland on average , the study found the country had lost £736 per head of population as a result of Brexit whilst Orkney where the Prime Minister recently visited would be about £3800 worse off .
In total , Scotland lost £3.94billion since the 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Express.co.uk on Monday night there were “ severe concerns ” about Boris Johnson ’ s policies which “ severely undermined ” the “ decision made by the Scottish people in 2016 ” .
They added the report “ simply added ” to the “ case for a second independence referendum ” .
READ MORE : Senior SNP MP turns on Nicola Sturgeon ’ s rules on banning marches Stephen Flynn MP , the SNP ’ s deputy spokesperson for the Treasury at Westminster said the report provided “ further evidence ” about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland .
He added : “ The people of Scotland didn ’ t vote for it but Boris Johnson and his Tory Government simply don ’ t care .
`` The evidence shows Scotland 's economy has already been hit hard by Brexit , with every person the equivalent of hundreds of pounds worse off as a result .
“ The very last thing our economy needs on the back of an oil price crash and the COVID-19 crisis is to be dragged out of the EU single market and customs union.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make U-turn over ‘ ludicrous ’ decision [ REVEAL ] Sturgeon mocked over ‘ shambolic ’ approach to contact tracing [ INSIGHT ] Scottish prosecutor could consider if Sturgeon broke law over care [ JUST IN ] He stressed Scotland would be left significantly poorer if the UK crashed out of the EU with “ a bad deal or no deal ” .
He added : `` With the Brexit threat from Westminster growing , it 's clearer than ever that the only way to protect Scotland 's interests and our place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country . ''
SNP Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd agreed , stressing the study made clear any form of Brexit will “ inflict major harm on Scotland ’ s economy ” .
Fergus Mutch , the SNP ’ s former head of communications and now director of the eu+me cross-party campaign to keep Scotland in the EU , told Express.co.uk “ relationships would be damaged ” because of Brexit .

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SNP insiders claim the report gives Nicola Sturgeon ammunition for a second independence referendum, something Boris Johnson is vehemently against. The bombshell report from experts at Warwick University found people were left up to £9,000 worse off since the date of the controversial vote to leave the European Union despite most of Scotland voting in favour of staying in the EU.
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The report said: “Scotland overwhelmingly voted in favour of the UK remaining a member of the European Union. “The tension that the split vote across the UK’s constituent countries has created gives further rise to fears that the UK may disintegrate.” The study found Aberdeen had been hit the hardest as it lost more than £2billion leaving the city £9,000 worse off per head of population. This was despite less than 39 percent of the electorate voting to leave the EU.
Brexit strengthens the case for an independent Scotland, say the SNP
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Across Scotland on average, the study found the country had lost £736 per head of population as a result of Brexit whilst Orkney where the Prime Minister recently visited would be about £3800 worse off. In total, Scotland lost £3.94billion since the 2016 vote up to 2019. SNP sources told Express.co.uk on Monday night there were “severe concerns” about Boris Johnson’s policies which “severely undermined” the “decision made by the Scottish people in 2016”. They added the report “simply added” to the “case for a second independence referendum”. READ MORE: Senior SNP MP turns on Nicola Sturgeon’s rules on banning marches
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The transition period ends on December 31st
Stephen Flynn MP, the SNP’s deputy spokesperson for the Treasury at Westminster said the report provided “further evidence” about the negative impact Brexit will have on Scotland. He added: “The people of Scotland didn’t vote for it but Boris Johnson and his Tory Government simply don’t care. "The evidence shows Scotland's economy has already been hit hard by Brexit, with every person the equivalent of hundreds of pounds worse off as a result. “The very last thing our economy needs on the back of an oil price crash and the COVID-19 crisis is to be dragged out of the EU single market and customs union.” DON'T MISS:
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Nicola Sturgeon is concerned about the UK leaving the EU
He stressed Scotland would be left significantly poorer if the UK crashed out of the EU with “a bad deal or no deal”. He added: "With the Brexit threat from Westminster growing, it's clearer than ever that the only way to protect Scotland's interests and our place in Europe is to become an independent country." SNP Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd agreed, stressing the study made clear any form of Brexit will “inflict major harm on Scotland’s economy”. Fergus Mutch, the SNP’s former head of communications and now director of the eu+me cross-party campaign to keep Scotland in the EU, told Express.co.uk “relationships would be damaged” because of Brexit.
It comes after support for Scottish independence stands at 54 percent


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