thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--'Do not patronise us!' SNP explodes at Boris Johnson in row over Brexit deal 'power grab'

The Scottish Parliament erupted in the Holyrood chamber as SNP Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell clashed furiously with another member .
Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser had hit out at the Scottish Government 's new Brexit bill during a debate .
He accused the bill of creating a `` Henry VIII power '' , taking away powers from Scotland 's Parliament and giving it to ministers .
The Tory MSP said : `` It was stated in evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee that this bill creates a substantial 'Henry VIII power ' .
`` It 's taking power away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish ministers .
`` The Cabinet Secretary would be apoplectic if the UK Government were to do this .
`` So why is it alright for him ? ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson issued stark 'message ' from MEP to 'defend UK fishing' Mr Russell shot back : `` I would be in a state of permanent apoplexy if I thought about the amount of that that is done .
`` Well I am only in a state of permanent apoplexy because I am faced with people like Murdo Fraser too often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would be in a state of permanent apoplexy if I even thought about the powers the UK Government was taking to itself on a daily basis .
`` In fact , we see an example just today with the House of Lords and Internal Market Bill . ''

Mike Russell slams 'patronising' Tories in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament erupted in the Holyrood chamber as SNP Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell clashed furiously with another member. Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser had hit out at the Scottish Government's new Brexit bill during a debate. He accused the bill of creating a "Henry VIII power", taking away powers from Scotland's Parliament and giving it to ministers.
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The Tory MSP said: "It was stated in evidence to the Finance and Constitution Committee that this bill creates a substantial 'Henry VIII power'. "It's taking power away from this Parliament and giving it to Scottish ministers. "The Cabinet Secretary would be apoplectic if the UK Government were to do this. "So why is it alright for him?" READ MORE: Boris Johnson issued stark 'message' from MEP to 'defend UK fishing'
'Do not patronise us!' SNP explodes at Boris Johnson in row over Brexit deal 'power grab'
'So please do not patronise this chamber by pretending there is an interest in the powers.'
Mr Russell shot back: "I would be in a state of permanent apoplexy if I thought about the amount of that that is done. "Well I am only in a state of permanent apoplexy because I am faced with people like Murdo Fraser too often, I have to say. "I would be in a state of permanent apoplexy if I even thought about the powers the UK Government was taking to itself on a daily basis. "In fact, we see an example just today with the House of Lords and Internal Market Bill."
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'The Cabinet Secretary would be apoplectic if the UK Government were to do this.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Brexit deal dead in the water! France REFUSES to budge on fishing - EU no deal fears erupt

Sources close to the EU-UK talks confirmed the major dispute about fishing rights in Britain ’ s coastal waters remains unsolved .
The totemic issue threatens to derail the wrangling over the future relationship pact , with Downing Street and France both holding out against concessions .
But Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , was said to be working on a potential compromise in the hope of ending the impasse in the coming days .
If not , a no deal exit seems all but inevitable .
Both teams are meeting in Brussels today after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of intensified talks in London .
EU chief Ursula von der leyen said `` good progress '' is being made in the trade talks .
However , she claimed more work needs to be done on fisheries and the so-called level playing field .
She said : `` We ’ re making good progress but there are two critical issues : level playing field and the fisheries , where we would like to see more progress . ''
A source close to the UK negotiating team said there had been little movement in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson has been adamant any future EU-UK trade deal must respect Britain ’ s coastal sovereignty and ensure the Government controls access to its waters .
Yesterday France 's Europe Minister issued a dire threat to Mr Barnier and the UK .
Clement Beaune told the Senate : “ The face of Brexit will be the face of our fishermen , so we must be able to tell them that their interests were protected .
“ There is no reason for us to give in to British pressure.
” France , supported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the bloc ’ s original demands to maintain status quo access to the UK ’ s fishing grounds as the price for a trade deal .
President Emmanuel Macron has previously claimed he would rather veto a pact instead of “ sacrifice ” his fishermen .
Trawlermen in northern France have warned they face being put out of business if they can ’ t catch fish in the English Channel after Brexit .
The country ’ s politically influential fishing industry relies on its access to UK waters , with some 98,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s coast in 2011-2015 .
Left unresolved , the issue will likely sink any chance of a Brexit pact between the UK and EU .
Mr Barnier insists there will be no trade deal without an agreement on future fishing opportunities .
Christophe Hansen , a senior Brexit envoy for the European Parliament , claimed both sides have “ room to manoeuvre ” to find a “ fair deal ” .
He said : “ I believe there is room to manoeuvre to get a good agreement that is as fair as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ block UK access to EU transport and energy markets unless Mr Johnson backs down .
Mr Hansen said the UK could be given preferential access to deliver energy to the EU in return for more generous terms for European trawler workers .
The Luxembourg MEP said : `` The UK wants to deliver to the EU 's energy market and we want to maintain the status quo for our fishermen .
`` Those are compromises we could make .
Both the UK and EU have strengths and weaknesses . ''
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Boris Johnson told to 'take back your fishing waters' by MEP
Sources close to the EU-UK talks confirmed the major dispute about fishing rights in Britain’s coastal waters remains unsolved. The totemic issue threatens to derail the wrangling over the future relationship pact, with Downing Street and France both holding out against concessions. But Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, was said to be working on a potential compromise in the hope of ending the impasse in the coming days. If not, a no deal exit seems all but inevitable.
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Both teams are meeting in Brussels today after reports of progress made during a series of intensified talks in London. EU chief Ursula von der leyen said "good progress" is being made in the trade talks. However, she claimed more work needs to be done on fisheries and the so-called level playing field. She said: "We’re making good progress but there are two critical issues: level playing field and the fisheries, where we would like to see more progress." A source close to the UK negotiating team said there had been little movement in the row over fishing opportunities. “Difficult issues remain difficult,” they added. Boris Johnson has been adamant any future EU-UK trade deal must respect Britain’s coastal sovereignty and ensure the Government controls access to its waters.
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost are still to find a Brexit deal on fishing
Yesterday France's Europe Minister issued a dire threat to Mr Barnier and the UK. Clement Beaune told the Senate: “The face of Brexit will be the face of our fishermen, so we must be able to tell them that their interests were protected. “There is no reason for us to give in to British pressure.”
Lord Frost, the UK's chief Brexit negotiator, has returned to Brussels for more talks
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France, supported by Belgium and Denmark, are holding out for the bloc’s original demands to maintain status quo access to the UK’s fishing grounds as the price for a trade deal. President Emmanuel Macron has previously claimed he would rather veto a pact instead of “sacrifice” his fishermen. Trawlermen in northern France have warned they face being put out of business if they can’t catch fish in the English Channel after Brexit. The country’s politically influential fishing industry relies on its access to UK waters, with some 98,000 tonnes of fish caught off Britain’s coast in 2011-2015.
Michel Barnier insists there can be no trade deal without a fisheries agreement
Left unresolved, the issue will likely sink any chance of a Brexit pact between the UK and EU. Mr Barnier insists there will be no trade deal without an agreement on future fishing opportunities. Christophe Hansen, a senior Brexit envoy for the European Parliament, claimed both sides have “room to manoeuvre” to find a “fair deal”. He said: “I believe there is room to manoeuvre to get a good agreement that is as fair as possible." MUST READ: Brexit LIVE: Frost rushes to Brussels - France sends fishing threat
David Frost and Michel Barnier could announce progress as early as next Tuesday
Brussels negotiators are threatening to block UK access to EU transport and energy markets unless Mr Johnson backs down. Mr Hansen said the UK could be given preferential access to deliver energy to the EU in return for more generous terms for European trawler workers. The Luxembourg MEP said: "The UK wants to deliver to the EU's energy market and we want to maintain the status quo for our fishermen. "Those are compromises we could make. Both the UK and EU have strengths and weaknesses." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Jeremy Corbyn SUSPENDED from Labour Party after saying anti-Semitism 'overstated'

Referring to a statement the former leader made on Facebook earlier today , a spokesperson for the Labour Party said : “ In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.
” But Mr Corbyn hit back at Labour 's decision , and tweeted : `` I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me .
`` I ’ ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism . ''
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell , also a strong ally of Mr Corbyn , also threw his support behind the ex-leader , describing his suspensionm as `` profoundly wrong '' .
He tweeted : `` On the day we should all be moving forward & taking all steps to fight anti-Semitism , the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is profoundly wrong .
`` In interests of party unity let ’ s find a way of undoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all party members to stay calm as that is the best way to support Jeremy and each other .
`` Let ’ s all call upon the leadership to lift this suspension . ''
Mr Corbyn 's suspension comes after a damning report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination .
But he hit back at the report , saying he does not accept all the findings , adding the scale of the anti-Semitism problem in Labour was `` dramatically overstated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour leader said in a statement posted to Facebook : `` Anti-Semitism is absolutely abhorrent , wrong and responsible for some of humanity 's greatest crimes .
As Leader of the Labour Party I was always determined to eliminate all forms of racism and root out the cancer of anti-Semitism .
`` I have campaigned in support of Jewish people and communities my entire life and I will continue to do so .
`` The EHRC 's report shows that when I became Labour leader in 2015 , the Party 's processes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reform was then stalled by an obstructive party bureaucracy .
`` But from 2018 , Jennie Formby and a new NEC that supported my leadership made substantial improvements , making it much easier and swifter to remove anti-Semites .
My team acted to speed up , not hinder the process .
`` Anyone claiming there is no anti-Semitism in the Labour Party is wrong .
Of course there is , as there is throughout society , and sometimes it is voiced by people who think of themselves as on the left .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider community were right to expect us to deal with it , and I regret that it took longer to deliver that change than it should .
`` One anti-Semite is one too many , but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party , as well as by much of the media .
That combination hurt Jewish people and must never be repeated .
`` My sincere hope is that relations with Jewish communities can be rebuilt and those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept all of its findings , I trust its recommendations will be swiftly implemented to help move on from this period . ''
Mr Corbyn had also insisted he was not `` part of the problem '' over Labour 's handling of anti-Semitism .
In a broadcast interview , he said : `` The numbers of cases in the public perception had become overstated .
`` The existence of the problem , I fully acknowledge , which is why I took action to end the problem in the party by introducing a process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
When asked about comments from Sir Keir Starmer that those who deny the seriousness of anti-Semitism are part of the problem , Mr Corbyn insisted : `` No , I 'm not part of the problem . ''
Following the publication of the EHRC report , Sir Keir had come under immediate pressure to take action against Mr Corbyn over the refusal from the former Labour leader to fully accept the findings from the investigation .
Shortly after Mr Corbyn posted his statement on Facebook , Sir Keir told a press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` day of shame '' for Labour and said he was `` truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused '' .
The current Labour leader said : `` I found this report hard to read and it is a day of shame for the Labour Party .
`` We have failed Jewish people , our members , our supporters and the British public .
`` And so on behalf of the Labour Party : I am truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When the commission was set up by the last Labour government to tackle discrimination , promote equality and protect human rights , it never occurred to me or anyone else that one day the Labour Party would be investigated for breaching the equality legislation that a Labour government had introduced .
`` Worse still , that the Labour Party would be found to have committed unlawful acts under that same legislation .
The 130-page report from the EHRC found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour Party has handled anti-Semitism complaints over the last four years '' .
Labour was found to be responsible for three breaches of the Equality Act ( 2010 ) relating to : political interference in complaints , failure to provide adequate training to those handling anti-Semitism cases and harassment .
There were `` specific examples of harassment , discrimination and political interference '' , but the report also noted `` a lack of leadership within the Labour Party on these issues '' , which was `` hard to reconcile with its stated commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The EHRC investigation also found evidence of `` political interference '' by then-leader Jeremy Corbyn 's office in the complaints process .
This is a breaking story .
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Keir Starmer reacts to report on anti-Semitism in Labour Party
Referring to a statement the former leader made on Facebook earlier today, a spokesperson for the Labour Party said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation. He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.” But Mr Corbyn hit back at Labour's decision, and tweeted: "I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me.
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"I’ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong. "I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism." Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, also a strong ally of Mr Corbyn, also threw his support behind the ex-leader, describing his suspensionm as "profoundly wrong". He tweeted: "On the day we should all be moving forward & taking all steps to fight anti-Semitism, the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is profoundly wrong.
Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party
Jeremy corbyn said he will 'strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me'
"In interests of party unity let’s find a way of undoing & resolving this. "I urge all party members to stay calm as that is the best way to support Jeremy and each other. "Let’s all call upon the leadership to lift this suspension." Mr Corbyn's suspension comes after a damning report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination. But he hit back at the report, saying he does not accept all the findings, adding the scale of the anti-Semitism problem in Labour was "dramatically overstated" for political reasons.
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John McDonnell said the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is 'profoundly wrong'
The former Labour leader said in a statement posted to Facebook: "Anti-Semitism is absolutely abhorrent, wrong and responsible for some of humanity's greatest crimes. As Leader of the Labour Party I was always determined to eliminate all forms of racism and root out the cancer of anti-Semitism. "I have campaigned in support of Jewish people and communities my entire life and I will continue to do so. "The EHRC's report shows that when I became Labour leader in 2015, the Party's processes for handling complaints were not fit for purpose. Reform was then stalled by an obstructive party bureaucracy. "But from 2018, Jennie Formby and a new NEC that supported my leadership made substantial improvements, making it much easier and swifter to remove anti-Semites. My team acted to speed up, not hinder the process.
Jeremy Corbyn has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party
Jeremy Corbyn said the anti-Semitism problem in Labour was 'dramatically overstated' for political reasons
"Anyone claiming there is no anti-Semitism in the Labour Party is wrong. Of course there is, as there is throughout society, and sometimes it is voiced by people who think of themselves as on the left. "Jewish members of our party and the wider community were right to expect us to deal with it, and I regret that it took longer to deliver that change than it should. "One anti-Semite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media. That combination hurt Jewish people and must never be repeated. "My sincere hope is that relations with Jewish communities can be rebuilt and those fears overcome. While I do not accept all of its findings, I trust its recommendations will be swiftly implemented to help move on from this period." Mr Corbyn had also insisted he was not "part of the problem" over Labour's handling of anti-Semitism.
Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party earlier this year
Keir Starmer was coming under pressure to take action against Jeremy Corbyn
In a broadcast interview, he said: "The numbers of cases in the public perception had become overstated. "The existence of the problem, I fully acknowledge, which is why I took action to end the problem in the party by introducing a process to get anti-Semites out of the party." When asked about comments from Sir Keir Starmer that those who deny the seriousness of anti-Semitism are part of the problem, Mr Corbyn insisted: "No, I'm not part of the problem." Following the publication of the EHRC report, Sir Keir had come under immediate pressure to take action against Mr Corbyn over the refusal from the former Labour leader to fully accept the findings from the investigation. Shortly after Mr Corbyn posted his statement on Facebook, Sir Keir told a press conference the findings from equality watchdog marked a "day of shame" for Labour and said he was "truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused".
Keir Starmer said the findings from equality watchdog marked a 'day of shame' for Labour
The current Labour leader said: "I found this report hard to read and it is a day of shame for the Labour Party. "We have failed Jewish people, our members, our supporters and the British public. "And so on behalf of the Labour Party: I am truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused." Sir Keir added: "When the commission was set up by the last Labour government to tackle discrimination, promote equality and protect human rights, it never occurred to me or anyone else that one day the Labour Party would be investigated for breaching the equality legislation that a Labour government had introduced. "Worse still, that the Labour Party would be found to have committed unlawful acts under that same legislation.
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"But that's what this report finds - both in terms of unlawful harassment through the acts of our agents, and unlawful indirect discrimination. "The report's conclusions are clear and stark - they leave no room for equivocation." Sir Keir also said that he "would look carefully at what Jeremy Corbyn has said in full", but added: "Those who deny there's a problem are part of the problem. "Under my leadership, we will have zero tolerance of anti-Semitism." The Labour leader vowed to fully implement the recommendations from the EHRC, which called for an independent process to handle anti-Semitism complaints.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--The JIG IS UP! Theresa May ally breaks silence on 'soft' Brexit deal plot

The former Conservative justice secretary who served in Mrs May ’ s Cabinet , touched on the former prime minister ’ s unpopular deal with the EU as he called for a change in Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit strategy .
Mr Gauke was among 21 rebel Tory MPs who had the whip withdrawn last year for voting against Boris Johnson ’ s Government on a no deal Brexit motion .
The former MP failed to get re-elected as an independent in last winter ’ s general election .
On Thursday he took to Twitter to blast Mr Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the transition period , which expires on December 31 .
He said given the huge problems facing Britain and the EU due to the coronavirus pandemic , more time is needed to negotiate a trade deal .
But he argued that even if talks between Brussels and London crumbled and a no-deal was on the cards the transition period should still be extended to give both sides time to prepare for the upcoming changes .
He tweeted : “ I know this is spitting in the wind but , given where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of the EU , ending the Brexit transition period on 31 December is ludicrous ( deal or no deal ) .
” He went on to discuss how Mrs May had tried and failed to pass her Brexit deal through Parliament three times .
READ MORE : Brexit warning : UK has 'better chance ' securing trade deal with Biden Dominic Raab resigned as Brexit secretary in protest over the deal , saying he could not “ in good conscience support the terms proposed ” in the agreement .
Mrs May insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 EU referendum and was in the national interest .
The most controversial part of her deal was the so-called Irish “ backstop ” .
The mechanism aimed to prevent a return to a hard border in Ireland .
The policy would kick in at the end of the Brexit transition period if both sides had failed to reach a trade deal that kept the border open .
Under the backstop , the whole of the UK would enter a “ single customs territory ” with the EU .
Mr Gauke intervention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the UK moved from London to Brussels on Thursday .

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The former Conservative justice secretary who served in Mrs May’s Cabinet, touched on the former prime minister’s unpopular deal with the EU as he called for a change in Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy. Mr Gauke was among 21 rebel Tory MPs who had the whip withdrawn last year for voting against Boris Johnson’s Government on a no deal Brexit motion.
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The former MP failed to get re-elected as an independent in last winter’s general election. On Thursday he took to Twitter to blast Mr Johnson’s decision to rule out an extension to the transition period, which expires on December 31. He said given the huge problems facing Britain and the EU due to the coronavirus pandemic, more time is needed to negotiate a trade deal.
Theresa May's former ally David Gauke has lifted the lid on her 'soft Brexit' plot
David Gauke said Mrs May had tried to pass her 'soft' Brexit deal through Parliament
But he argued that even if talks between Brussels and London crumbled and a no-deal was on the cards the transition period should still be extended to give both sides time to prepare for the upcoming changes. He tweeted: “I know this is spitting in the wind but, given where we are with Covid both here and in most of the EU, ending the Brexit transition period on 31 December is ludicrous (deal or no deal).” He went on to discuss how Mrs May had tried and failed to pass her Brexit deal through Parliament three times. READ MORE: Brexit warning: UK has 'better chance' securing trade deal with Biden
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David Gauke said it was 'ludicrous' that the PM is resisting calls to extend the Brexit transition period
Theresa May's unpopular Brexit deal brought about her political downfall as PM
Dominic Raab resigned as Brexit secretary in protest over the deal, saying he could not “in good conscience support the terms proposed” in the agreement. Mrs May insisted her deal delivered on the result of the 2016 EU referendum and was in the national interest. The most controversial part of her deal was the so-called Irish “backstop”. The mechanism aimed to prevent a return to a hard border in Ireland.
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The policy would kick in at the end of the Brexit transition period if both sides had failed to reach a trade deal that kept the border open. Under the backstop, the whole of the UK would enter a “single customs territory” with the EU. Mr Gauke intervention comes as trade talks between the EU and the UK moved from London to Brussels on Thursday.
Fishing remains one of the main stumbling blocks to a trade deal


thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Spain's Sanchez warned against torpedoing Brexit deal with Gibraltar sovereignty claims

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Growers and exporters across the Mediterranean country would be hit with customs duties of £189million every year under World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) rules .
The industry relies heavily in the UK market to sell its goods and fears Britain will shun its fruit farmers for those in Morocco under a trade pact signed by the two nations .
Spain and Gibraltar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK to avoid having a hard EU border in southern Spain after the Brexit transition period expires on December 31 .
But a Spanish diplomatic source claimed they were up against `` a lack of political will '' in London .
The source said any deal aimed at creating a `` shared prosperity zone '' in Gibraltar , a British territory over which Spain claims sovereignty , was unlikely before a full trade deal between the UK and the EU .
But as negotiations between Michel Barnier and David Frost continued in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sight , the prospect of deal between Spain , Gibraltar and the UK remained in doubt .

Brexit: Liz Truss says the UK is 'back at the table'
Growers and exporters across the Mediterranean country would be hit with customs duties of £189million every year under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. The industry relies heavily in the UK market to sell its goods and fears Britain will shun its fruit farmers for those in Morocco under a trade pact signed by the two nations.
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Spain and Gibraltar want to reach a side deal with the UK to avoid having a hard EU border in southern Spain after the Brexit transition period expires on December 31. But a Spanish diplomatic source claimed they were up against "a lack of political will" in London. The source said any deal aimed at creating a "shared prosperity zone" in Gibraltar, a British territory over which Spain claims sovereignty, was unlikely before a full trade deal between the UK and the EU. But as negotiations between Michel Barnier and David Frost continued in Brussels on Thursday with no breakthrough in sight, the prospect of deal between Spain, Gibraltar and the UK remained in doubt.
Pedro Sanchez could scupper a Brexit trade deal with his sovereignty claims over Gibraltar
A Spanish diplomatic source said there was a 'lack of will' fin the UK for a deal with Spain and Gibraltar
Last October the UK signed a continuity trade agreement with the Moroccans which ensured “tariff-free trade of industrial products together with liberalisation of trade in agricultural, agri-food and fisheries products” after Brexit. This means growers in the North African nation will enjoy much freer access to the UK market than their Spanish counterparts will on January 1 if there is a no-deal Brexit. At present, the UK is the third largest buyer of Spain’s fresh produce. READ MORE: Brexit warning: UK has 'better chance' securing trade deal with Biden
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost
A Spanish diplomatic source said on Wednesday the ball was in the UK’s court. The insider said: "We've made our suggestions, explored technical solutions on how to get there. “What is lacking is the political will to close the deal.
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“The ball is in the United Kingdom's court," the source said on Wednesday. Failure to reach a side deal on Gibraltar would carry a heavy social, economic and political cost, the source added. Britain's foreign office said it was committed to finding a solution to support Gibraltar.
Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, heads to trade talks


thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--Brexit deal still no closer after SEVEN DAYS of intense talks, exhausted Barnier admits

The Brussels diplomat insisted in-person negotiations would continue while both sides respected Belgium ’ s coronavirus health guidelines .
Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , is in Brussels for further talks as part of the recently intensified negotiations in a bid to clinch a free-trade agreement in the coming days .
After the pair met in the Commission ’ s Berlaymont headquarters , Mr Barnier said : “ After seven days of intensive negotiations in London , talks continue with David Frost and his team in Brussels in full respect of the national measures for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement .
Much remains to be done.
” The UK and EU have been working around the clock since Boris Johnson last week allowed negotiations to resume when Mr Barnier finally agreed to put pen to paper on the Brexit deal after months of stalling .
Both sides are set to work through the weekend in the hope of making a breakthrough as early as next week .
The UK and EU have struggled to make progress on the key sticking points of access to Britain ’ s coastal waters and future common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yesterday Commission chief Ursula von Der Leyen described the two issues as two “ critical issues ” to overcome in order to clinch a deal .
She said : “ We ’ re making good progress but there are two critical issues : level playing field and the fisheries , where we would like to see more progress .
“ We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because the negotiations now have been intensified … There are 11 other fields of files that have to be negotiated .
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Brexit: Charles Michel discusses hope for 'positive developments'
The Brussels diplomat insisted in-person negotiations would continue while both sides respected Belgium’s coronavirus health guidelines. Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, is in Brussels for further talks as part of the recently intensified negotiations in a bid to clinch a free-trade agreement in the coming days. After the pair met in the Commission’s Berlaymont headquarters, Mr Barnier said: “After seven days of intensive negotiations in London, talks continue with David Frost and his team in Brussels in full respect of the national measures for COVID-19.
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“Working hard for an agreement. Much remains to be done.” The UK and EU have been working around the clock since Boris Johnson last week allowed negotiations to resume when Mr Barnier finally agreed to put pen to paper on the Brexit deal after months of stalling. Both sides are set to work through the weekend in the hope of making a breakthrough as early as next week.
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier meet in Brussels for more Brexit talks
The UK and EU have struggled to make progress on the key sticking points of access to Britain’s coastal waters and future common standards, including state subsidies for businesses. Yesterday Commission chief Ursula von Der Leyen described the two issues as two “critical issues” to overcome in order to clinch a deal. She said: “We’re making good progress but there are two critical issues: level playing field and the fisheries, where we would like to see more progress. “We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because the negotiations now have been intensified … There are 11 other fields of files that have to be negotiated.”
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Lord Frost is in Brussels for further Brexit talks
Both sides were said to still be “far apart” in the row over future access to Britain’s coastal waters earlier this week. European Council President Charles Michel said the talks would be assessed next week. He hinted a deal could emerge by mid-November to allow the EU to start its ratification process. MUST READ: EU sues UK - outrageous letter demands UK plays by EU rules
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--EU civil war: Eurozone in crisis as furious row risks crippling coronavirus recovery

EU officials and MEPs are locked in talks over the €1.8trillion budget package for the next seven years , which includes the unprecedented bailout agreed by leaders in July .
They have failed to make any progress as both sides wrangle over the exact size of the 2021-2027 budget and the pandemic recovery fund .
With more economic turmoil expected as infections and deaths soar across Europe , some insiders fear the row will see the first payments delayed beyond January .
Under the plans agreed by EU leaders in the summer , the bloc would borrow €750billion on international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loans for pandemic-ravaged regions and industries .
The package , which was considered a major step towards a “ United States of Europe ” , was paired with the next Multiannual Financial Framework , worth some €1trillion .
A senior EU diplomat accused the European Parliament of not “ speaking with one voice ” as the Continent is gripped by fresh lockdowns .
“ We are quite concerned , ” the source told the FT , adding any agreement signed after mid-November would end in a disastrous delay .
“ The result is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the recovery fund – which was 10 percent early payment from the ReactEU facility .
“ This could have started on January 1 , but this will not happen now.
” One of the main stumbling blocks in the talks is the rule of law mechanism , which ensures funds are withheld from EU rule-breakers .
The Parliament has called for tough measures to be taken against countries that threaten the budget by ignoring the bloc ’ s democratic and judicial values .
MEPs are also pushing for an extra €39billion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help fund fresh spending on research , science and student exchange programmes .
Germany , which holds the EU ’ s rotating presidency , offered just €10billion to break the deadlock .
MUST READ : The true cost of no deal Brexit for Merkel and Macron shock report Green MEP Rasmus Andersen said : “ The Council has to move closer to the €39billion proposal.
” He claimed the Parliament “ has compromised a lot and are willing to do so again .
We are still fighting for each billion for health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And French MEP Pierre Larrouturou has even gone on hunger strike in a bid to convince EU leaders to sanction extra spending .
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EU officials and MEPs are locked in talks over the €1.8trillion budget package for the next seven years, which includes the unprecedented bailout agreed by leaders in July. They have failed to make any progress as both sides wrangle over the exact size of the 2021-2027 budget and the pandemic recovery fund. With more economic turmoil expected as infections and deaths soar across Europe, some insiders fear the row will see the first payments delayed beyond January.
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Under the plans agreed by EU leaders in the summer, the bloc would borrow €750billion on international markets to pay for grants and low-cost loans for pandemic-ravaged regions and industries. The package, which was considered a major step towards a “United States of Europe”, was paired with the next Multiannual Financial Framework, worth some €1trillion. A senior EU diplomat accused the European Parliament of not “speaking with one voice” as the Continent is gripped by fresh lockdowns. “We are quite concerned,” the source told the FT, adding any agreement signed after mid-November would end in a disastrous delay.
EU faces crippling delays to coronavirus recovery fund as row rumbles on over bloc's budget
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron have put Germany and France into fresh lockdowns
“The result is a probable delay to the first payments from the recovery fund – which was 10 percent early payment from the ReactEU facility. “This could have started on January 1, but this will not happen now.” One of the main stumbling blocks in the talks is the rule of law mechanism, which ensures funds are withheld from EU rule-breakers.
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French MEP Pierre Larrouturou is hunger-striking over cuts to the EU budget
The Parliament has called for tough measures to be taken against countries that threaten the budget by ignoring the bloc’s democratic and judicial values. MEPs are also pushing for an extra €39billion to be added to the long-term budget to help fund fresh spending on research, science and student exchange programmes. Germany, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, offered just €10billion to break the deadlock. MUST READ:The true cost of no deal Brexit for Merkel and Macron shock report
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--SNP faces major backlash as Nicola Sturgeon ally announces Halloween banned in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon 's deputy John Swinney encouraged Scottish children and their parents to take `` extra caution '' and avoid visiting other households to go trick or treating .
The Scottish Government is set to introduce a series of new restrictions because of the ongoing spike of coronavirus cases across Scotland .
Taking over from the First Minister for the first time since the start of her daily briefings , Mr Swinney said : `` In ordinary circumstances , families across Scotland would be out guising tomorrow night and people of all ages would be attending Halloween parties .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` None of us at the moment should be visiting each other 's homes unless it 's for an essential purpose .
`` And we should all be avoiding activities that make the spread of the virus more likely .
I 'm afraid guising falls into that category .
`` Going door to door , passing sweets , touching items others have touched , all of that gives the opportunity for Covid to spread . ''
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Germany breaks cover to admit huge panic over no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : `` If there is one thing we know is that this virus will take any opportunity it has to spread .
`` So this Halloween , our advice is that you should stay at home .
That , of course , does not mean families can not have fun .
`` Children and adults can still dress up and play games and can still all celebrate Halloween .
`` We just need to do that in the safety of our own homes . ''
Mr Swinney noted his own family will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still try to make it `` special '' despite the new restrictions .
He added : `` That 's certainly what my family will be doing .
My son is already practising some fantastic impersonations and he 's looking forward to being dress up .
`` It wo n't be the same as in previous years , but we 'll try to make it very special in our house . ''
The appeal to Scottish parents and youngsters comes as coronavirus-related deaths rose by another 28 in the past 24 hours .
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John Swinney tells Scotland to ‘stay home’ at Halloween
Nicola Sturgeon's deputy John Swinney encouraged Scottish children and their parents to take "extra caution" and avoid visiting other households to go trick or treating. The Scottish Government is set to introduce a series of new restrictions because of the ongoing spike of coronavirus cases across Scotland. Taking over from the First Minister for the first time since the start of her daily briefings, Mr Swinney said: "In ordinary circumstances, families across Scotland would be out guising tomorrow night and people of all ages would be attending Halloween parties.
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"Sadly, these are not ordinary circumstances. "None of us at the moment should be visiting each other's homes unless it's for an essential purpose. "And we should all be avoiding activities that make the spread of the virus more likely. I'm afraid guising falls into that category. "Going door to door, passing sweets, touching items others have touched, all of that gives the opportunity for Covid to spread." JUST IN: The penny drops! Germany breaks cover to admit huge panic over no deal - 'We NEED London'
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The SNP's Swinney urged Scots to celebrate Halloween at home to help curb the spread of COVID-19
Mr Swinney continued: "If there is one thing we know is that this virus will take any opportunity it has to spread. "So this Halloween, our advice is that you should stay at home. That, of course, does not mean families cannot have fun. "Children and adults can still dress up and play games and can still all celebrate Halloween. "We just need to do that in the safety of our own homes." READ MORE: Hartley-Brewer shames Remainers after Lord Adonis defends Corbyn support - 'Embarrassing!'
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Halloween is also known as "guising" in Scotland
Mr Swinney noted his own family will have to sacrifice the celebrations but will still try to make it "special" despite the new restrictions. He added: "That's certainly what my family will be doing. My son is already practising some fantastic impersonations and he's looking forward to being dress up. "It won't be the same as in previous years, but we'll try to make it very special in our house." But the news sparked an immediate clap back from social media users, who questioned why people are being allowed to go the shops while touching sweetie bags is frowned upon. One Twitter user wrote: "Why is this different from going to the shop? This government are determined to destroy our kids' childhood!" DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--Hartley-Brewer shames Remainers after Lord Adonis defends Corbyn support - 'Embarrassing!'

Julia Hartley-Brewer was left stunned after leading Remainer and anti-Brexit campaigner Lord Adonis defended his past support for Jeremy Corbyn .
The talkRADIO host savaged Lord Adonis , claiming that he ignored the anti-Semitism allegations because `` it 's better than having Brexit '' .
Lord Adonis fired back , saying that Mr Corbyn is `` not fit to be Prime Minister but Boris Johnson is even less fit '' .
This comes amid the dramatic fallout from Thursday 's release of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission , which found that Labour broke the law by failing to stamp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Corbyn was leader .
Mr Corbyn responded to this damning report by arguing the scale of Labour anti-Semitism had been `` dramatically overstated for political reasons '' .
This prompted Labour to suspend Mr Corbyn , sparking fears of a civil war inside the party .
Julia Hartley-Brewer pressed Lord Adonis after the leading Remainer campaigned for Mr Corbyn in last year ’ s general election .
JUST IN : Jeremy Corbyn 's heated row with Keir Starmer over antisemitism The talkRADIO host said : `` Andrew , you can keep talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to make you answer this question .
`` Why did you think an anti-Semite in Number 10 was a better option than Boris Johnson ?
`` For all of Boris Johnson 's failings , for all of the things about him you do n't like , even for Brexit , you thought it was okay for hundreds of thousands of our Jewish compatriots and their families to fear for their lives .
`` They talked about emigrating from this country , and you thought it 's better than having Brexit .
Are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded : `` Corbyn was not fit for Prime Minister and you 've given reasons why .
But Boris Johnson is even less fit .
`` He is simply not capable of performing the functions of the job . ''
Lord Adonis went on to claim that Mr Johnson was just as bad because he associated himself with `` far-right figures like Nigel Farage '' .
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Julia Hartley-Brewer was left stunned after leading Remainer and anti-Brexit campaigner Lord Adonis defended his past support for Jeremy Corbyn. The talkRADIO host savaged Lord Adonis, claiming that he ignored the anti-Semitism allegations because "it's better than having Brexit". Lord Adonis fired back, saying that Mr Corbyn is "not fit to be Prime Minister but Boris Johnson is even less fit".
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This comes amid the dramatic fallout from Thursday's release of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, which found that Labour broke the law by failing to stamp out anti-Jewish racism in its ranks when Mr Corbyn was leader. Mr Corbyn responded to this damning report by arguing the scale of Labour anti-Semitism had been "dramatically overstated for political reasons". This prompted Labour to suspend Mr Corbyn, sparking fears of a civil war inside the party. Julia Hartley-Brewer pressed Lord Adonis after the leading Remainer campaigned for Mr Corbyn in last year’s general election. JUST IN: Jeremy Corbyn's heated row with Keir Starmer over antisemitism
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The talkRADIO host said: "Andrew, you can keep talking if you want, but I'm going to make you answer this question. "Why did you think an anti-Semite in Number 10 was a better option than Boris Johnson? "For all of Boris Johnson's failings, for all of the things about him you don't like, even for Brexit, you thought it was okay for hundreds of thousands of our Jewish compatriots and their families to fear for their lives. "They talked about emigrating from this country, and you thought it's better than having Brexit. Are you serious?"
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Sir Keir Starmer has today defended Labour's controversial decision to suspend Jeremy Corbyn from the party
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--The penny drops! Germany breaks cover to admit huge panic over no deal - 'We NEED London'

Deputy finance minister Joerg Kukies said Berlin risks losing access to vital funding provided by the City of London if both sides can not agree a deal before the end of the year .
The warning came after the wrangling over a post-Brexit future relationship moved to Brussels as part of an intensive phase .
Mr Kukies said : “ German corporates , for all that I can tell , rely massively on wholesale financing offered from the City of London , so in that sense we will have to maintain pragmatism , no matter what happens .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the lack of progress in negotiations.
” The discussions on the future trade and security partnership are separate from those on financial services .
Both areas are likely to go down to the wire with less than 10 weeks until the Brexit transition period expires on December 31 .
Downing Street has announced Britain will leave the EU ’ s single market and customs union , as well as the bloc ’ s financial services rulebook at the end of the year .
With the threat of a no-deal Brexit still hanging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adamant the two sides will remain close allies whatever the outcome of the talks .
He said : “ There is so much depth and intensity of relationships between European countries and the UK that this will not degenerate into animosity , I am absolutely convinced about that.
” His comments , however , contradict the words of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .
The top eurocrat yesterday claimed the Brexit talks were making good progress after a brief update from her chief negotiator , Michel Bernier .
Mrs von der @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making good progress but there are two critical issues : level playing field and the fisheries , where we would like to see more progress .
“ We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because the negotiations now have been intensified … There are 11 other fields of files that have to be negotiated.
” European Council President Charles Michel said the talks would be assessed next week .
He hinted a deal could emerge by mid-November to allow the EU to start its ratification process .
Mr Michel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , probably next week to assess what 's the situation .
“ We are working together to make a deal possible with the UK , but at the same time there are some very difficult topics , which are very important for the European side the level playing field governance and also the fisheries .
“ But we trust Michel Barnier , and we will see in the next days .
What are we hope the positive developments .
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UK eyes up another HUGE new Brexit deal [ REVEALED ] The eurocrats were speaking after holding talks with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau .
In a boost for Boris Johnson , the Canadian leader said he hoped to complete a trade deal with the UK without the same struggles as London 's pact with Brussels .
Mr Trudeau said : “ Canada is extremely pleased to be the only G7 country that has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we would certainly like to keep that .
“ There have been many discussions over the past years between myself and Prime Minister Johnson and his predecessor on that seamless transition on a rollover of the CETA between Canada and the European Union to be the basis for a Canada-UK free-trade that would allow certainty for Canadian and British companies going into the future .
“ I think you ’ ve heard that there are significant complexities that the UK is grappling with in terms of negotiating the post-Brexit agreement with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s fairly straightforward with Canada and we are certainly very optimistic in the ability to see things roll over smoothly .
“ The UK is engaged in many different negotiations right now but Canada is certainly there to ensure this certainty that can be given to British companies , at least with Canada , as other things are worked out in a more complex way .
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Deputy finance minister Joerg Kukies said Berlin risks losing access to vital funding provided by the City of London if both sides cannot agree a deal before the end of the year. The warning came after the wrangling over a post-Brexit future relationship moved to Brussels as part of an intensive phase. Mr Kukies said: “German corporates, for all that I can tell, rely massively on wholesale financing offered from the City of London, so in that sense we will have to maintain pragmatism, no matter what happens.
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“But at the moment we are deeply conceived by the lack of progress in negotiations.” The discussions on the future trade and security partnership are separate from those on financial services. Both areas are likely to go down to the wire with less than 10 weeks until the Brexit transition period expires on December 31.
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Downing Street has announced Britain will leave the EU’s single market and customs union, as well as the bloc’s financial services rulebook at the end of the year. With the threat of a no-deal Brexit still hanging over the talks, Mr Kukies was adamant the two sides will remain close allies whatever the outcome of the talks. He said: “There is so much depth and intensity of relationships between European countries and the UK that this will not degenerate into animosity, I am absolutely convinced about that.”
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German deputy finance minister Joerg Kukies
His comments, however, contradict the words of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The top eurocrat yesterday claimed the Brexit talks were making good progress after a brief update from her chief negotiator, Michel Bernier. Mrs von der Leyen said: “We’re making good progress but there are two critical issues: level playing field and the fisheries, where we would like to see more progress. “We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because the negotiations now have been intensified … There are 11 other fields of files that have to be negotiated.” MUST READ: Pound euro exchange rate 'resilient' - travel money latest
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European Council President Charles Michel said the talks would be assessed next week. He hinted a deal could emerge by mid-November to allow the EU to start its ratification process. Mr Michel said: “We'll have the occasion, probably next week to assess what's the situation. “We are working together to make a deal possible with the UK, but at the same time there are some very difficult topics, which are very important for the European side the level playing field governance and also the fisheries. “But we trust Michel Barnier, and we will see in the next days. What are we hope the positive developments. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--Labour POLL: Will party ever recover from Jeremy Corbyn's catastrophic reign? VOTE HERE

The Labour Party is reeling from a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) which found the party was responsible for “ unlawful ” harassment and discrimination under Jeremy Corbyn ’ s tenure .
The former Labour leader hit out at the report and claimed the anti-Semitism problem within the party had been `` dramatically overstated '' for political reasons .
Mr Corbyn also said he did not accept many of the reports findings .
He gave a press conference where he insisted : `` I 'm not part of the problem '' .
The Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader for making the comments and decided to suspend him from the party and remove the Labour whip .
A spokesperson for the party said : “ In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
`` He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.
” Having the whip removed means he is no longer part of Labour within Parliament and now sits as an independent MP .
Mr Corbyn has said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter : `` I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me .
JUST IN : Labour crisis : Starmer in 'battle for very soul ' of party after Corbyn '' I ’ ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong .
`` I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism . ''
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a backlash for the move to suspend the former Labour leader , which was taken by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newly-elected Labour leader is facing the prospect of a civil war , as Corbynites and the unions are furious at the decision to suspend his predecessor .
DO N'T MISS : BBC QT : Lifelong Labour supporter turns on party LIVE ON AIR [ VIDEO ] BBC 's Robinson clashes with Momentum founder over Labour civil war [ INSIGHT ] What Jeremy Corbyn said to get suspended from Labour Party - Statement [ DETAILS ] Good Morning Britain 's Juliet Dunlop highlighted this and said : `` It has left Keir Starmer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair to say the battle lines have been drawn because supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and the unions are outraged .
`` They see this as an all-out attack on the left of the party .
`` And while Keir Starmer may have acted swiftly , he may have acted decisively , he is really on pretty dangerous ground here .

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The Labour Party is reeling from a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) which found the party was responsible for “unlawful” harassment and discrimination under Jeremy Corbyn’s tenure. The former Labour leader hit out at the report and claimed the anti-Semitism problem within the party had been "dramatically overstated" for political reasons. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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Mr Corbyn also said he did not accept many of the reports findings. He gave a press conference where he insisted: "I'm not part of the problem". The Labour Party took swift action against its former leader for making the comments and decided to suspend him from the party and remove the Labour whip. A spokesperson for the party said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation.
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Jeremy Corbyn also said he did not accept many of the reports findings.
"He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.” Having the whip removed means he is no longer part of Labour within Parliament and now sits as an independent MP. Mr Corbyn has said he strongly opposes his suspension. He wrote on Twitter: "I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me. JUST IN: Labour crisis: Starmer in 'battle for very soul' of party after Corbyn
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"I’ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong. "I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism." Sir Keir Starmer is facing a backlash for the move to suspend the former Labour leader, which was taken by party general secretary David Evans. The newly-elected Labour leader is facing the prospect of a civil war, as Corbynites and the unions are furious at the decision to suspend his predecessor. DON'T MISS:
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Jeremy Corbyn has insisted he is not part of the problem
Good Morning Britain's Juliet Dunlop highlighted this and said: "It has left Keir Starmer in an impossible position. "It's fair to say the battle lines have been drawn because supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and the unions are outraged. "They see this as an all-out attack on the left of the party. "And while Keir Starmer may have acted swiftly, he may have acted decisively, he is really on pretty dangerous ground here.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--Iain Duncan Smith shames EU for breaking OWN rules amid Brexit Internal Market Bill row

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has explained that the European Union has broken treaties in the past when it is against their constitution .
He revealed that Brussels is in `` constant disputes '' with the WTO .
Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch , Sir Iain said : `` I do think they 've hoisted international law on to some kind of pedestal that it 's never been on .
`` There have been many times when the European Union simply refuses to implement international law that is has signed up to .
`` The WTO is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it refuses to apply what members of the WTO are meant to .
`` They 've been fined already for state aid and support to AirBus .
They 've never paid that and refused to accept it .
`` There are plenty of others in steel and all sorts of things .
`` But also there is a general ruling that puts this all into context .
The EU believes categorically that their domestic law which makes up their constitution has priority over any treaty law .
`` That means they sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obligations in it through the domestic process which may lead them to say it affects our constitutional settlement and we ca n't use it . ''
His comments come as powers enabling ministers to break international law could be stripped from controversial Brexit legislation by peers within days .
The UK Internal Market Bill is undergoing detailed line-by-line scrutiny in the House of Lords , and is currently scheduled for four days of consideration at committee stage .
The legislation sets out the way that trade within the UK will work once it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and customs union .
But cross-party amendments have been tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill , namely part five which gives ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year .
The amendments are in the name of Lord Judge , a former lord chief justice , shadow attorney general Lord Falconer of Thoroton and Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne .
Liberal Democrat Lords leader Lord Newby and the Bishop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are also among supporters of some of the cross-party proposals .
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Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has explained that the European Union has broken treaties in the past when it is against their constitution. He revealed that Brussels is in "constant disputes" with the WTO. Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Sir Iain said: "I do think they've hoisted international law on to some kind of pedestal that it's never been on.
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"There have been many times when the European Union simply refuses to implement international law that is has signed up to. "The WTO is in constant dispute with the EU because it refuses to apply what members of the WTO are meant to. "They've been fined already for state aid and support to AirBus. They've never paid that and refused to accept it. "There are plenty of others in steel and all sorts of things. READ MORE: Brexit bombshell: Peers join forces to BLOCK Boris' market bill
Sir Iain has shamed the European Union for breaking its own rules when in favour of the bloc
The former Tory leader as explained that the European Union has broken treatys in the past
"But also there is a general ruling that puts this all into context. The EU believes categorically that their domestic law which makes up their constitution has priority over any treaty law. "That means they sign up to the treaty, they see the obligations in it through the domestic process which may lead them to say it affects our constitutional settlement and we can't use it." His comments come as powers enabling ministers to break international law could be stripped from controversial Brexit legislation by peers within days. The UK Internal Market Bill is undergoing detailed line-by-line scrutiny in the House of Lords, and is currently scheduled for four days of consideration at committee stage.
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The legislation sets out the way that trade within the UK will work once it is outside the EU's single market and customs union. But cross-party amendments have been tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill, namely part five which gives ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year. The amendments are in the name of Lord Judge, a former lord chief justice, shadow attorney general Lord Falconer of Thoroton and Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne. Liberal Democrat Lords leader Lord Newby and the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev Nick Baines, are also among supporters of some of the cross-party proposals. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Boris given 24hour deadline to respond to EU legal action [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-30--Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson given ONE DAY deadline to respond to EU legal action on Brexit

Tomorrow ( October 31 ) marks four weeks since European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would begin legal proceedings to prevent the UK from trying to use the Internal Market Bill to override key aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement signed last year .
She had set the end of this month as a deadline for the UK to respond .
Brussels had been infuriated by the Prime Minister and his Government , who had ignored demands to changes in the legislation , which could give ministers the powers to change parts of the divorce deal - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and subsequently break international law .
The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has repeatedly said the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement is a prerequisite for any trade agreement and future political relationship deal with the UK , while Brussels argues the treaty has the legal force of an international agreement and ca n't be changed .
When announcing the move for legal action on October 1 , Ms von der Leyen launched a scathing attack against the UK , describing the Internal Market Bill as “ a breach of the obligation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We had invited our British friends to remove the problematic parts of their draft Internal Market Bill by the end of September .
The deadline lapsed yesterday .
`` The problematic provisions have not been removed , therefore this morning , the Commission has decided to send a letter of formal notice to the U.K. government .
This is the first step in an infringement procedure.
” A second deadline for response was set for the end of this month .
European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic had previously warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal remedies in the Withdrawal Agreement if the U.K. refused to amend the legislation .
But the UK Government has refused to stand down on the Bill , with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove immediately insisting the legislation would remain and thanks to a compromise with Conservative Party rebels , was voted through the House of Commons , forcing Ms von der Leyen into launching legal proceedings .
Britain has continued to remain undeterred by the threats from Brussels , with the Bill currently being scrutinised by hundreds of peers in the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upper chamber is scheduled for November 9 , with peers planning to vote on amendments during the committee stage .
But this could push Mr Johnson into a new crisis , with proposals to scrap the offending clauses that would break international law , with the expectation the Government will be easily defeated .
12.40pm update : Barnier warns 'much remains to be done ' on trade agreement The EU and UK are `` working hard '' to conclude a Brexit trade deal but `` much remains to be done '' , Michel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief Brexit negotiator said in a tweet : `` After 7 days of intensive negotiations in London , talks continue with ( UK chief negotiator ) David Frost and his team in Brussels .
`` Working hard for an agreement .
Much remains to be done . ''
11.30am update : Here we go !
UK eyes up Canada Brexit trade deal - Justin Trudeau gives promising statement Boris Johnson was handed a significant boost after Canada vowed to smooth the path towards a post-Brexit trade deal .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be bogged down in the same complexities as the EU-UK talks .
He told a virtual news conference he was “ very optimistic ” a roll-over agreement , based on the EU ’ s trade pact with Ottawa , could be concluded with Britain in the coming weeks .
It has been previously claimed Canada would refuse to extend its trade deal with the EU to the UK if there was no Brexit agreement .
But Mr Trudeau claimed work was already underway to ensure an agreement is in place before the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set for a showdown next month as peers have brought forward a vote on the controversial UK Internal Market Bill .
Amendments on the UK Internal Market Bill were initially scheduled for the end of next month but a vote will now be held on November 9 .
Usually , amendments are voted on towards the end of the process but Lords will now consider them at the committee stage in order to stop the legislation proceeding .
The vote could also have serious consequences for the current Brexit negotiations as Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeated while talks are still ongoing .
The bill has been heavily criticised by peers , with members such as former Tory leader , Lord Michael Howard claiming the legislation would not pass through the Upper House .
9.56am update : Senior German Government official 'deeply concerned ' over lack of progress in trade talks Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said he was `` deeply concerned '' over the lack of progress in trade talks between the EU and UK given the heavy reliance of German companies on funding in the City of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still europe 's biggest financial hub but could be largely cut off from the EU when the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 .
Britain and the EU remain lockded in talks over a free trade deal , but EU access for financial firms in Britain is being dealt with separately by Brussels .
The Deputy Finance Minister told an online event held by Afore Consulting : `` German corporates , for all that I can tell , rely massively on wholesale financing offered from the City of London , so in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pragmatism , no matter what happens .
`` But at the moment we are deeply concerned by the lack of progress in the negotiations . ''
9.20am update : Economists optimistic over pound if Brexit deal ratification begins soon Sterling remains pinned near the $ 1.29 mark against the dollar as investors await developments around the ongoing Brexit trade deal negotiations .
Just before 9am , the pound was down less than 0.1 percent against the US currency at $ 1.2920 .
The pound has so far been largely unaffected by the ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if a Brexit deal is confirmed , it is unlikely the currency would benefit much .
Marshall Gittler , head of research at BDSwiss , said : `` European Council President Michel said they would probably assess the state of the talks next week with Brussels hoping to start the ratification process in mid-November .
`` That should be positive for sterling , if indeed it happens . ''
8.40am update : Sturgeon 'power grab ' with SNP pledge to override Scotland ’ s laws with EU rules Westminster and Holyrood are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicola Sturgeon 's government threatened to align Scotland ’ s laws with EU regulations .
The Scottish Parliament has backed a Bill , which would give ministers discretionary powers to match Scottish law and environmental standards with those of the EU , despite the UK preparing to leave the Brussels bloc by the end of the year .
The plot would also see the establishment of the Environmental Standards Scotland ( ESS ) to replace the EU 's oversight of environmental law - although the government has controversially excluded climate change policy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate , Constitution Secretary Mike Russell described the Bill as a `` modest measure '' to align laws and environmental standards .
Turning to the prospect of a no deal Brexit and the UK ’ s current negotiations with the EU , Mr Russell added : `` The people of Scotland did not choose Brexit , they certainly did n't choose this sort of disastrous no-deal Brexit , which is still a real possibility .
`` Nor did they choose the equally bad low deal , which is the only alternative left on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a painfully thin , job-destroying ideological muddle , which - if imposed in the middle of a global pandemic - the deep recession will cost every one of us dear .
`` It beggars belief that any responsible government would even consider it , still less choose it . ''
8.20am update : Nigel Farage warns Trump 2020 win to spark chaos for EU as POTUS 'does n't want Commission ' Nigel Farage has warned a second victory for Donald Trump at the Presidential Election could leave the European Union facing major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit Party leader said US President Donald Trump surprised him when he called him on stage and introduced him as the `` King of Europe . ''
Mr Farage however suggested the new nickname was the result of President Trump seeing his as a `` forerunner '' busy with shutting down the European Union 's integrationist streak .
The Brexit Party founder insisted the US President shares in his opposition to the EU and hinted at potential issues for Brussels should Mr Trump secure re-election .
8am update : Farage 'really meant it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person he knew Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he did not expect the US President to call him on stage at a rally in Arizona on Thursday .
He told ITV 's Good Morning Britain : `` The deck has been stacked against this President .
`` He 's had four years of unrelenting pressure and when I said he 's the most resilient and bravest person I know , I really meant it . ''

Brexit: Theresa May ‘fell into trap’ during discussions says expert
British and EU negotiators are meeting in the Belgian capital following the latest intensive talks in London earlier this week. Lord Frost has remained silent on any progress being made in the crunch negotiations over recent days. This afternoon, Mr Barnier said the EU and UK are "working hard" to conclude a Brexit trade deal.
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But he warned "much remains to be done" as the two sides try to strike agreements in a number of areas before the end of the transition period on December 31. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator tweeted: "After 7 days of intensive negotiations in London, talks continue with (UK chief negotiator) David Frost and his team in Brussels. "Working hard for an agreement. Much remains to be done." Earlier this week, Downing Street had warned "time is very short" to bridge the "significant" gaps between the two sides.
Brexit latest: Michel Barnier has said gaps still remain between the UK and EU negotiating teams
Major hurdles that have seen both sides refuse to give ground throughout the trade talks still remain. These include fishing rights and the "level playing field" rules to ensure fair competition and governance arrangements. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
Guy Verhofstadt has suffered a social media backlash after mocking Nigel Farage
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9.39pm update: Brexiteer accuses EU of 'spite' in passport row A Brexiteer has accused the EU of being "spiteful" after warned Britons would be unable to use passport fast lanes across Europe when the UK leaves the EU. Former South Shields Brexit Party candidate and South Tyneside councillor Glenn Thompson accused the EU of "spite and nothing else" after Brussels refused to give Britons preferential treatment at passport checkpoints from January 1. The European Commission rejected Britain's offer to maintain reciprocal access to fast lanes after Brexit meaning UK travellers will have to join long airport queues when they enter an EU country. British negotiators had asked Brussels to allow other EU countries to continue giving UK passport holders the same level of access they enjoy now despite warnings Brexit would signal the end of frictionless travel. 8.32pm update: Germany pushes for US-EU trade deal EU leaders should try again to reach a trade agreement with Washington after next week's US election, according to German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. The outgoing CDU leader said both sides faced the same challenges in their relations with China and should try to tackle them with a united front. And instead of threatening each other with tariffs and trade embargoes, Ms Kramp-Karrenbauer wants negotiators from Brussels and Washington to talk about a free-trade area for the whole West. 7.18pm update: Guy Verhofstadt ripped apart after jibe at Farage Guy Verhofstadt has triggered a backlash on social media after he mocked Nigel Farage on Twitter following the former Brexit Party leader's appearance at a rally in support of US President Donald Trump in Arizona. Mr Farage spoke at the event earlier this week, describing the 74-year-old Republican as the "single most resilient and bravest person I've ever met in my life". Mr Verhofstadt, who regularly sparred with Mr Farage when they were members of the European Parliament, posted: "If Farage is Trump's secret weapon, his campaign must be in real trouble!" Twitter users were quick the react, with former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy commenting: "The EU lost one if it’s most powerful, important and successful nations on YOUR WATCH."
Ursula von der Leyen said 'good progress' was being made in trade talks
6.28pm update: Labour overtakes Tories in poll for first time since Boris Johnson became PM Labour has overtaken the Conservatives in the polls for the first time since Boris Johnson assumed the party leadership last July. A new survey by Ipsos MORI showed how public satisfaction with how the Prime Minister is doing his job has dropped to an all-time low since he entered No10. Six in 10 respondents said they felt unhappy with how Mr Johnson is running the country while only three in 10 said they were dissatisfied with the performance of opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer. The latest ballot also showed Labour led the Tories by five points in Westminster voting intention, coming in at 42 percent compared to the Conservatives on 37 percent. 5.12pm update: Ursula von der Leyen reports 'good progress' in talks. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said trade and security negotiations between the UK and the EU are making good progress in her most optimistic comments to date on the the Brexit talks. Ms von der Leyen said: “We’re making good progress but there are two critical issues - level playing field and the fisheries - where we would like to see more progress. “We are in very close contact on an hourly basis because the negotiations now have been intensified. "There are 11 other fields of files that have to be negotiated.” 4.40pm update: Don't blame Britain for holding up Gibraltar deal, MP tells Spain
Spain's bid to blame Britain for difficulties in striking a deal with Gibraltar aimed at keeping the border open have prompted a terse reaction from a Tory MP.
Earlier this week a Spanish diplomatic source said any deal aimed at creating a "shared prosperity zone" in Gibraltar was unlikely unless a corresponding trade agreement between the UK and the EU could be struck.
The insider said: "We've made our suggestions, explored technical solutions on how to get there.
"What is lacking is the political will to close the deal. The ball is in the United Kingdom's court." But Andrew Rosindell, chairman of the All-Party Group on British Overseas Territories, told Express.co.uk: "Claims that a Spain-Gibraltar deal are being held up by London should be read with much more than a pinch of salt given the bad faith with which Spain has acted on this issue in the past. "Along with Brussels, Madrid still shows an unwillingness to completely come to terms with Britain's democratic decision to exit."
An MP has rejected claims a Spain-Gibraltar deal is being held up in London
4.23pm update: Germany breaks cover to admit huge panic over no deal Germany is "deeply concerned" about the lack of progress in the Brexit trade talks between the European Union and Britain amid fears the country's businesses could be cut off from crucial funding. Deputy finance minister Joerg Kukies said Berlin risks losing access to vital funding provided by the City of London if both sides cannot agree a deal before the end of the year. The warning came after the wrangling over a post-Brexit future relationship moved to Brussels as part of an intensive phase. Mr Kukies said: “German corporates, for all that I can tell, rely massively on wholesale financing offered from the City of London, so in that sense we will have to maintain pragmatism, no matter what happens. “But at the moment we are deeply conceived by the lack of progress in negotiations.” 3.03pm update: EU sues UK in bizarre legal threat Britain is being sued by the European Union for having "unjustifiably stricter" rules to prevent the spread of deadly plant diseases. The European Commission announced it had triggered infringement proceedings against the UK after the country failed to “comply with EU rules on Xylella fastidiosa and Certocytis platani”. Conservative politicians have previously lashed at at the EU’s insistence that the UK cannot ban plan imports on biosecurity grounds. In a monthly round-up of EU legal cases, the Commission announced it had “decided today to send a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom for failing to comply with the EU rules concerning the plant pests Xylella fastidiosa and Certatocystis platani."
1.30pm update: French minister warns UK 'we won't budge on ANYTHING' amid no deal fears Brexit trade talks seem set to remain in stalemate after a French Minister warned the UK it would not budge on the country's demands. French Minister for European Affairs in Paris, Clement Beaune, sent a stark warning to the UK over Brexit trade talks as he said the EU would stick by its principles. So far, negotiations have made little progress as Brussels and London stick by their respective demands. EU negotiator Michel Barnier has warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the UK will be denied access to European markets if concessions aren't made on fisheries and regulation. As the two sides search for a compromise, Mr Beaune told France 24 news last month: "We want to stick to a very simple principle that we have been repeating. “Not only Paris, but the EU in general and Michel Barnier the negotiator. "It's a sovereign decision from the UK to leave the EU, I don't think it's a good decision in my personal opinion, but that's a democratic choice that we do respect. "But when you leave you have consequences, you cannot ask for basically full access to the single market and not have what we call a level playing field."
12.40pm update: Barnier warns 'much remains to be done' on trade agreement The EU and UK are "working hard" to conclude a Brexit trade deal but "much remains to be done", Michel Barnier has warned. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said in a tweet: "After 7 days of intensive negotiations in London, talks continue with (UK chief negotiator) David Frost and his team in Brussels. "Working hard for an agreement. Much remains to be done." 11.30am update: Here we go! UK eyes up Canada Brexit trade deal - Justin Trudeau gives promising statement Boris Johnson was handed a significant boost after Canada vowed to smooth the path towards a post-Brexit trade deal. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted his negotiations with London would not be bogged down in the same complexities as the EU-UK talks. He told a virtual news conference he was “very optimistic” a roll-over agreement, based on the EU’s trade pact with Ottawa, could be concluded with Britain in the coming weeks. It has been previously claimed Canada would refuse to extend its trade deal with the EU to the UK if there was no Brexit agreement. But Mr Trudeau claimed work was already underway to ensure an agreement is in place before the end of the year.
Brexit latest: Justin Trudeau handed Boris Johnson a huge boost
10.45am update: Peers join forces to BLOCK Boris' Internal Market Bill - PM under threat Boris Johnson is set for a showdown next month as peers have brought forward a vote on the controversial UK Internal Market Bill. Amendments on the UK Internal Market Bill were initially scheduled for the end of next month but a vote will now be held on November 9. Usually, amendments are voted on towards the end of the process but Lords will now consider them at the committee stage in order to stop the legislation proceeding. The vote could also have serious consequences for the current Brexit negotiations as Mr Johnson’s legislation is set to be defeated while talks are still ongoing. The bill has been heavily criticised by peers, with members such as former Tory leader, Lord Michael Howard claiming the legislation would not pass through the Upper House. 9.56am update: Senior German Government official 'deeply concerned' over lack of progress in trade talks Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said he was "deeply concerned" over the lack of progress in trade talks between the EU and UK given the heavy reliance of German companies on funding in the City of London. The City of London is still europe's biggest financial hub but could be largely cut off from the EU when the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. Britain and the EU remain lockded in talks over a free trade deal, but EU access for financial firms in Britain is being dealt with separately by Brussels. The Deputy Finance Minister told an online event held by Afore Consulting: "German corporates, for all that I can tell, rely massively on wholesale financing offered from the City of London, so in that sense we will have to maintain pragmatism, no matter what happens. "But at the moment we are deeply concerned by the lack of progress in the negotiations."
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson has stood firm on the UK's Internal Market Bill
9.20am update: Economists optimistic over pound if Brexit deal ratification begins soon Sterling remains pinned near the $1.29 mark against the dollar as investors await developments around the ongoing Brexit trade deal negotiations. Just before 9am, the pound was down less than 0.1 percent against the US currency at $1.2920. The pound has so far been largely unaffected by the ongoing Brexit talks, with some analysys predicting even if a Brexit deal is confirmed, it is unlikely the currency would benefit much. Marshall Gittler, head of research at BDSwiss, said: "European Council President Michel said they would probably assess the state of the talks next week with Brussels hoping to start the ratification process in mid-November. "That should be positive for sterling, if indeed it happens." 8.40am update: Sturgeon 'power grab' with SNP pledge to override Scotland’s laws with EU rules Westminster and Holyrood are set for an extraordinary Brexit battle after Nicola Sturgeon's government threatened to align Scotland’s laws with EU regulations. The Scottish Parliament has backed a Bill, which would give ministers discretionary powers to match Scottish law and environmental standards with those of the EU, despite the UK preparing to leave the Brussels bloc by the end of the year. The plot would also see the establishment of the Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) to replace the EU's oversight of environmental law - although the government has controversially excluded climate change policy from the body's remit. During the debate, Constitution Secretary Mike Russell described the Bill as a "modest measure" to align laws and environmental standards. Turning to the prospect of a no deal Brexit and the UK’s current negotiations with the EU, Mr Russell added: "The people of Scotland did not choose Brexit, they certainly didn't choose this sort of disastrous no-deal Brexit, which is still a real possibility. "Nor did they choose the equally bad low deal, which is the only alternative left on the table. "That low deal is a painfully thin, job-destroying ideological muddle, which - if imposed in the middle of a global pandemic - the deep recession will cost every one of us dear. "It beggars belief that any responsible government would even consider it, still less choose it."
Brexit latest: European fishing dependence on British waters


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Ms Truss said Britain would reject a Donald Trump-style “ Britain First ” approach as she criticised “ values-free globalisation ” in a keynote speech in London .
In a Chatham House address yesterday , Ms Truss said she wants a “ values-driven free trade agenda ” in the wake of Brexit and stressed the UK will learn from the mistakes of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Our red lines remain at the heart of this values-driven approach .
Namely , our NHS remains off the table .
“ Our food standards must not be undermined and British farming must benefit .
Any trade deal must level-up our country.
” The Cabinet minister attacked the “ mercenaries of global trade ” and the agenda of “ values-free globalisation ” , which she said has led to state-owned companies selling subsidised goods globally and “ undermining free enterprise ” .
She claimed the world has turned a blind eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long .
With less than a week to go before the US presidential election , Ms Truss said that at a time of “ America First ” and the EU ’ s “ strategic autonomy ” , the UK will not be pulling up the drawbridge in a Britain First approach .

Ms Truss said Britain would reject a Donald Trump-style “Britain First” approach as she criticised “values-free globalisation” in a keynote speech in London. In a Chatham House address yesterday, Ms Truss said she wants a “values-driven free trade agenda” in the wake of Brexit and stressed the UK will learn from the mistakes of the past regarding trade.
Ms Truss said: “Our red lines remain at the heart of this values-driven approach. Namely, our NHS remains off the table.
“Our food standards must not be undermined and British farming must benefit. Any trade deal must level-up our country.”
The Cabinet minister attacked the “mercenaries of global trade” and the agenda of “values-free globalisation”, which she said has led to state-owned companies selling subsidised goods globally and “undermining free enterprise”.
She claimed the world has turned a blind eye to “pernicious” trading practices for too long.
With less than a week to go before the US presidential election, Ms Truss said that at a time of “America First” and the EU’s “strategic autonomy”, the UK will not be pulling up the drawbridge in a Britain First approach.