thedailyexpress--2020-10-25--Brexit breakthrough: Trade minister vows farming standards 'will not drop' with deal

The Tory MP used an op-ed published this weekend to “ set the record straight on the debate around food standards ” following concerns the UK could be flooded with imports of unsafe products under new trade deals .
US President Donald Trump hailed Brexit as a “ beautiful thing ” for the people of Britain and said he wanted to strike a hefty trade pact with London .
His assertion led to widespread fears chlorine-rinsed chicken and hormone-injected beef – both permitted on the US market - could soon land on supermarket shelves across Britain .
US ambassador to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food treatments and urged the British to embrace American farming methods .
Mr Hands said it was “ simply wrong ” to suggest the UK ’ s high food standards would be undermined in deals it signs with countries after the Brexit transition period has ended .
Writing in the Bucks Free Press , he said : “ The fact is , every single standard that applies today will continue to apply .
“ No one , literally no one , is proposing any diminution of these standards .
“ For example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hormone treated beef and chlorine washed chicken today , remains 100 per cent in place .
“ These protections are enshrined in British law , as they transfer from EU law to the UK statute book under the Withdrawal Agreement.
” He also sought to reassure worried farmers that they would not be “ sold out ” for any trade agreements .
The Buckingham MP ’ s intervention comes after it emerged British farmers will face increased consequences for pollution after December 31 .
Under the UK ’ s new post-Brexit agricultural scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they are found to cause pollution to the environment .
After the transition period farm subsidies will be managed under the Environmental Land Management scheme ( ELMs ) .
This will give farmers incentives to stop polluting rivers , land and air .
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Emma Howard Boyd , chair of the Environmental Agency , said farmers who cause unnecessary damage to nature should not be entitled to the same financial help as those who are kinder to the environment .
She told The Times : “ If you are being paid for your services as a farmer you have to have the right impact on the environment .
“ We shouldn ’ t be paying out money to a farmer who is not delivering baseline environmental outcomes and protection.
” As trade talks continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputy prime minister on Sunday predicted a deal would be struck .
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said : `` It 's by no means guaranteed but I think on the balance of probabilities it will be possible to agree a free-trade agreement with the UK which means there will be no quotas and no tariffs . ''
Meanwhile Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has played down suggestions that relations with the United States could be damaged if Joe Biden is elected president because of concerns over the impact of Brexit .
Democratic nominee and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not sign a free trade agreement with the UK if the Good Friday Agreement is in any way undermined by the decision to leave the EU .

EU face battle with farmers over Agricultural Policy reform
The Tory MP used an op-ed published this weekend to “set the record straight on the debate around food standards” following concerns the UK could be flooded with imports of unsafe products under new trade deals.
US President Donald Trump hailed Brexit as a “beautiful thing” for the people of Britain and said he wanted to strike a hefty trade pact with London.
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His assertion led to widespread fears chlorine-rinsed chicken and hormone-injected beef – both permitted on the US market - could soon land on supermarket shelves across Britain.
US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson defended the controversial food treatments and urged the British to embrace American farming methods.
Mr Hands said it was “simply wrong” to suggest the UK’s high food standards would be undermined in deals it signs with countries after the Brexit transition period has ended. Writing in the Bucks Free Press, he said: “The fact is, every single standard that applies today will continue to apply.
Trade minister Greg Hands has said the UK's high food standards will not be undercut in any deal
British farmers fear the UK market will be flooded with hormone-injected beef from the US after Brexit
“No one, literally no one, is proposing any diminution of these standards. “For example, the very same ban we have on hormone treated beef and chlorine washed chicken today, remains 100 per cent in place. “These protections are enshrined in British law, as they transfer from EU law to the UK statute book under the Withdrawal Agreement.” He also sought to reassure worried farmers that they would not be “sold out” for any trade agreements. READ MORE: EU farming row: European farmers dragged into fierce battle
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Protesters against a US-UK trade deal in Parliament Square on Saturday
The Buckingham MP’s intervention comes after it emerged British farmers will face increased consequences for pollution after December 31. Under the UK’s new post-Brexit agricultural scheme, farmers will be stripped of subsidies if they are found to cause pollution to the environment. After the transition period farm subsidies will be managed under the Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs). This will give farmers incentives to stop polluting rivers, land and air. DON'T MISS
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British farmers will see a change in policy regarding pollution after Brexit
The scheme will be ushered in to replace the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Emma Howard Boyd, chair of the Environmental Agency, said farmers who cause unnecessary damage to nature should not be entitled to the same financial help as those who are kinder to the environment. She told The Times: “If you are being paid for your services as a farmer you have to have the right impact on the environment. “We shouldn’t be paying out money to a farmer who is not delivering baseline environmental outcomes and protection.” As trade talks continued throughout the weekend, Ireland’s deputy prime minister on Sunday predicted a deal would be struck.
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said: "It's by no means guaranteed but I think on the balance of probabilities it will be possible to agree a free-trade agreement with the UK which means there will be no quotas and no tariffs."
Meanwhile Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has played down suggestions that relations with the United States could be damaged if Joe Biden is elected president because of concerns over the impact of Brexit.
Democratic nominee and former vice-president Mr Biden has warned he will not sign a free trade agreement with the UK if the Good Friday Agreement is in any way undermined by the decision to leave the EU.
Protesters call for the proposed US-UK trade deal to be scrapped


thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Von der Leyen in 'stealth power grab' plot for total control of European spending

Brexit campaigner David Banks explained the European Union has set up the European Defence and technological industrial base ( EDTIB ) to set out what all EU countries must achieve .
He claimed that the EU began a `` project of stealth '' almost 10 years ago .
Speaking on The David Ellis Report : EU Boobytrap , Mr Banks said : `` The EU directive was brought in in order to be the foundation of what the EU calls EDTIB .
`` EDTIB started to be talked about more seriously about four or five years ago and now it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defence .
`` It provides the EU with the basis on which the whole EU 's defence and industrial market .
`` This is a project of stealth and slow creeping growth as we normally see with other EU power grabs .
`` It 's a pervasive gradual flow of influence so in 10 years time it will look a lot different to how it is now but we 've already got the beginnings with a decade down the line of this integration of EU defence industries . ''
His comments come as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in London on Monday for talks with Britain to find out whether a deal on future relations can be struck to avoid widespread trade disruption at the end of the year .
The United Kingdom left the European Union in January but the two sides are trying to clinch a deal that would govern nearly a trillion dollars in annual trade before a transition period of informal membership ends on December 31 .
After a brief hiatus when London walked away from the negotiating table , both sides are now meeting daily to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stake is the smooth flow of cross-border trade as well as the harder-to-quantify damage that a chaotic exit would do to security information sharing and research and development cooperation .
Barnier and his EU team will be in London until Wednesday , after which talks will switch to Brussels and continue through the weekend , an EU spokesperson said .
EU diplomats were not expected to be briefed on progress in the latest batch of talks until later in the week .
Since talks restarted last week , British ministers have said real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a good chance of a deal .
On Sunday , Ireland 's deputy prime minister , Leo Varadkar , said a deal to avoid tariffs and quotas was likely .
After some progress on competition guarantees including state aid rules , the hardest issue remains fishing - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted on taking back control over its waters while the EU wants access .
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UK and Beijing set for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Boris Johnson given simple method to strike EU deal [ VIDEO ] Although Britain insists it can prosper without a deal , British companies are facing a wall of bureaucracy that threatens chaos at the border if they want to sell into the world 's biggest trading bloc when life after Brexit begins on January 1 .
Leaving without a Brexit deal `` has cost implications '' which will impact UK consumers `` in their pockets '' , the head of Logistics UK ( previously the Freight Transport Association ) has warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio 4 's Today programme : `` No doubt the Government will argue that maybe the exporter will reduce their price to give you some sort of compensation .
Maybe the supplier or the importer may suck up some of the tariff , but in reality somebody somewhere has to pay for this and in a free trade agreement that with the EU that we have at the moment , there are no tariffs .
So to go to WTO rules , somebody somewhere is going to pay the tariff and ultimately I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door of the consumer . ''
He said he was concerned the `` Smart Freight '' system was `` not yet up and running '' , adding the Government was preparing a handbook for HGV drivers and `` that document is not ready yet and that really needs to be a document in many languages and we 're really concerned that that is n't ready yet '' .

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Brexit campaigner David Banks explained the European Union has set up the European Defence and Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB) to set out what all EU countries must achieve. He claimed that the EU began a "project of stealth" almost 10 years ago. Speaking on The David Ellis Report: EU Boobytrap, Mr Banks said: "The EU directive was brought in in order to be the foundation of what the EU calls EDTIB.
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"EDTIB started to be talked about more seriously about four or five years ago and now it's a crucial pillar of the EU defence. "It provides the EU with the basis on which the whole EU's defence and industrial market. "This is a project of stealth and slow creeping growth as we normally see with other EU power grabs. "It's a pervasive gradual flow of influence so in 10 years time it will look a lot different to how it is now but we've already got the beginnings with a decade down the line of this integration of EU defence industries." READ MORE: Michel Barnier's Brexit 'punishment' plans forced EU into apology
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has been accused of trying to "power grab" across EU states
EU negotiator Michel Barnier is due in London on Monday
His comments come as chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier is due in London on Monday for talks with Britain to find out whether a deal on future relations can be struck to avoid widespread trade disruption at the end of the year. The United Kingdom left the European Union in January but the two sides are trying to clinch a deal that would govern nearly a trillion dollars in annual trade before a transition period of informal membership ends on December 31. After a brief hiatus when London walked away from the negotiating table, both sides are now meeting daily to try to find common ground. At stake is the smooth flow of cross-border trade as well as the harder-to-quantify damage that a chaotic exit would do to security information sharing and research and development cooperation.
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Brexit campaigner David Banks explained the EU began a "project of stealth" almost 10 years ago
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Barnier and his EU team will be in London until Wednesday, after which talks will switch to Brussels and continue through the weekend, an EU spokesperson said. EU diplomats were not expected to be briefed on progress in the latest batch of talks until later in the week. Since talks restarted last week, British ministers have said real progress has been made and that there is a good chance of a deal. On Sunday, Ireland's deputy prime minister, Leo Varadkar, said a deal to avoid tariffs and quotas was likely. After some progress on competition guarantees including state aid rules, the hardest issue remains fishing - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted on taking back control over its waters while the EU wants access. DON'T MISS Ireland begs EU for compromise as Dublin realises Brexit threat [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Don't forget us! Ireland begs EU for compromise as Dublin FINALLY realises economic threat

Dublin has raised the issue in high-level meetings with the European Commission and the British Government in the hope of convincing a compromise .
Under the Northern Ireland border fix , any goods produced in Northern Ireland can circulate freely throughout the EU .
But those goods will not be recognised as EU products if they are exported as part of the bloc ’ s existing free-trade agreements .
This is because as part of last year ’ s Withdrawal Agreement , Northern Ireland is legally part of the UK ’ s customs territory .
Northern Ireland , alongside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU ’ s 60 free-trade agreements on December 1 after the end of the post-Brexit transition period .
Businesses on the island of Ireland have raised concerns that products made with components or ingredients from the North but manufactured in the South could suddenly face new trade tariffs next year .
And an EU source said Northern Ireland should be allowed to benefit from EU trade deals because the province is forced to comply with many single market regulations .
The insider said : “ It ’ s seen as an unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take on board all the customs procedures and a lot of the regulatory issues associated with the single market but can ’ t then benefit from the trade agreements the EU has.
” Under most trade agreements , exported goods can only be classed as domestic if they respect the limits of foreign components or ingredients – known as rules of origin .
The dairy industry was said to be expecting grave implications without an agreement that would let Northern Ireland be included in EU trade pacts .
Currently millions of litres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but processed in the Republic before being exported around the world as EU milk .
Mike Johnstone , chief executive of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland , told RTE : “ Any dairy product manufactured in Northern Ireland is exported under EU free-trade agreements .
“ We also have a third of our raw milk moved from the North to the Republic for further processing .
“ Some of that is manufactured , goes on to the EU , some comes back to Northern Ireland and onto Great Britain .
But a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is exported under EU FTAs .
“ We ’ re highly exposed if we can not continue the trade flows we have at the minute .
We do not have the processing capacity in Northern Ireland to handle all the milk that is produced in Northern Ireland .
So we have to be able to take that raw milk south of the border to get it processed .
If we can not do that and can not add the value the loser will be dairy farmers on the island of Ireland.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to face 'challenges ' with Joe Biden administration And manufacturers in Northern Ireland have also voiced concerns , and have called for an agreement to be reached to enable the province to benefit from EU trade deals .
Stephen Kelly , chief executive of Manufacturing NI , said : “ This is important for Northern Ireland because 70 percent of what we make is intermediate goods , components and ingredients that go into other things in the UK , but particularly a lot of things that go into Irish goods.
” The issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit Joint Committee , which is in charge of implementing the Withdrawal Agreement .
The European Commission was said to be concerned that any changes would require minor changes to each of their free-trade agreement , which could prompt fresh demands from their global partners .
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Dublin has raised the issue in high-level meetings with the European Commission and the British Government in the hope of convincing a compromise. Under the Northern Ireland border fix, any goods produced in Northern Ireland can circulate freely throughout the EU. But those goods will not be recognised as EU products if they are exported as part of the bloc’s existing free-trade agreements.
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This is because as part of last year’s Withdrawal Agreement, Northern Ireland is legally part of the UK’s customs territory. Northern Ireland, alongside the rest of the UK, will leave the EU’s 60 free-trade agreements on December 1 after the end of the post-Brexit transition period. Businesses on the island of Ireland have raised concerns that products made with components or ingredients from the North but manufactured in the South could suddenly face new trade tariffs next year. And an EU source said Northern Ireland should be allowed to benefit from EU trade deals because the province is forced to comply with many single market regulations.
Ireland has urged the EU to include Northern Ireland in the bloc's global trade pacts
Irish prime minister Micheal Martin
The insider said: “It’s seen as an unfair situation developing in which the North has to take on board all the customs procedures and a lot of the regulatory issues associated with the single market but can’t then benefit from the trade agreements the EU has.” Under most trade agreements, exported goods can only be classed as domestic if they respect the limits of foreign components or ingredients – known as rules of origin. The dairy industry was said to be expecting grave implications without an agreement that would let Northern Ireland be included in EU trade pacts. Currently millions of litres of milk are produced in the North but processed in the Republic before being exported around the world as EU milk.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal keeps Northern Ireland in the UK's customs territory
Mike Johnstone, chief executive of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, told RTE: “Any dairy product manufactured in Northern Ireland is exported under EU free-trade agreements. “We also have a third of our raw milk moved from the North to the Republic for further processing. “Some of that is manufactured, goes on to the EU, some comes back to Northern Ireland and onto Great Britain. But a significant proportion goes on to third countries and is exported under EU FTAs. “We’re highly exposed if we cannot continue the trade flows we have at the minute. We do not have the processing capacity in Northern Ireland to handle all the milk that is produced in Northern Ireland. So we have to be able to take that raw milk south of the border to get it processed. If we cannot do that and cannot add the value the loser will be dairy farmers on the island of Ireland.” MUST READ: US election: Boris to face 'challenges' with Joe Biden administration
Farmers on the island of Ireland are concerned milk production could be hampered
And manufacturers in Northern Ireland have also voiced concerns, and have called for an agreement to be reached to enable the province to benefit from EU trade deals. Stephen Kelly, chief executive of Manufacturing NI, said: “This is important for Northern Ireland because 70 percent of what we make is intermediate goods, components and ingredients that go into other things in the UK, but particularly a lot of things that go into Irish goods.” The issue has been raised during discussions in the Brexit Joint Committee, which is in charge of implementing the Withdrawal Agreement. The European Commission was said to be concerned that any changes would require minor changes to each of their free-trade agreement, which could prompt fresh demands from their global partners. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Brexit LIVE: Clock's ticking! Boris gives EU 72 HOURS to give in on fishing - or UK walks

The two sides agreed to extend talks into this week after negotiations resumed last Wednesday .
The two teams , led by Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier , will meet in London before deciding on whether to extend talks for the rest of the week in Brussels .
The main areas of divergence remain , but there is hope Brussels will drop its demands in order to sign a Brexit deal with the UK .
Northern Ireland Secretary , Brandon Lewis , said the extension of talks was a sign Brussels may be ready to agree on a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC 's Andrew Marr show : `` The fact that Michel Barnier has outlined in the last week or so that they are going to come back and do these intensive negotiations , he recognises the EU do need to move , and that he is staying through to next week , is totally a very good sign .
“ I think there is a good chance that we can get a deal but I think it is for the EU to understand that it is for them to move as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it is a deal that works not just for our partners in Europe — we want to have a very good relationship with them obviously — but one that works for the United Kingdom .
“ I think there is a good chance that we can get a deal but I think it is for the EU to understand that it is for them to move as well.
” Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland , Leo Varadkar , also admitted his confidence over a potential deal .
Despite the areas of divergence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am confident there will be a deal .
`` It 's by no means guaranteed but I think on the balance of probabilities it will be possible to agree a free-trade agreement with the UK . ''
The EU had initially set the end of this month as the deadline for a deal .
While negotiations may now run over this deadline , any agreement would need to be ratified by the EU Parliament before the end of the year when the transition period finishes .
1.03pm update : Brexiteer tears apart Remainers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'We 're winning ' Brexit Britain is already defeating the concerns raised by Remainers over the UK 's exit from the EU , a Tory MP has claimed .
Due to the new Japan-UK agreement and the Government ’ s intention to join a new trade alliance , Tory MP for North West Durham , Richard Holden , claimed Britain was “ winning ” despite the concerns of “ arch-Remainers ” Writing in Conservative Home , he said : “ The Japan deal is proof that we can strike good trade deals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Britain is out there and we ’ re winning . ''
12.01pm update : Boris Johnson waiting for US election before no deal decision The former UK ambassador to the EU , Ivan Rogers has claimed the Prime Minister is waiting until after the US election before he makes a decision on whether to walk away from talks .
He told The Observer : `` Several very senior sources in capitals have told me they believe Johnson will await clarity on the presidential election result before finally deciding whether to jump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU , or to conclude that this is just too risky with Biden heading for the White House , and hence live with some highly suboptimal for Johnson skinny free-trade agreement.
” Britain is hoping the German Chancellor will help break the deadlock between the two sides namely on the issue of fisheries .
French President , Emmanuel Macron , has pledged to retain fishing right for fishermen , thus stopping a deal from having been agreed .
A Whitehall source told The Daily Telegraph : `` We are relatively optimistic but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tears .
`` Fisheries is the biggest thing .
We are hoping Merkel can unlock Macron on fisheries . ''
10.41am update : Do n't forget us !
Ireland begs EU for compromise as Dublin finally realises economic threat Ireland has urged the European Union and United Kingdom to allow Northern Irish exporters to be included in the bloc 's existing and future free-trade agreements , it has emerged .
Dublin has raised the issue in high-level meetings with the European Commission and the British Government in the hope of convincing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fix , any goods produced in Northern Ireland can circulate freely throughout the EU .
But those goods will not be recognised as EU products if they are exported as part of the bloc ’ s existing free-trade agreements .
An EU source said Northern Ireland should be allowed to benefit from EU trade deals because the province is forced to comply with many single market regulations .
The insider said : “ It ’ s seen as an unfair situation developing in which the North has to take on board all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulatory issues associated with the single market but can ’ t then benefit from the trade agreements the EU has.
” 9.32am update : 'China wo n't be happy ! '
UK and Beijing set for clash over huge Brexit move in Africa The UK and China are set for an almighty clash as Boris Johnson pursues a trade and investment Brexit boost in Africa .
China has invested $ 683million ( £524million ) into Africa between 2000 and 2018 but is set for competition following the UK 's moves to create investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has announced a £100million road project in the state of Benin in order to boost trade post-Brexit - sparking warnings China `` wo n't be happy '' .
Sophie Gaston , director of the British Foreign Policy Group , told Politico : “ It was inevitable that western and Chinese competition with Africa would escalate over the coming decades , as Africa finds itself at a crossroads in its pathway to development .
Tory MP for North West Durham , Richard Holden , has praised the recent UK-Japan trade deal .
He insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for areas in the North East and has defeated the fears expressed by Remainers .
He said : `` By the time of the last election , employment in North West Durham had recovered to around the national average .
A significant part of that is down to Nissan and its supply chain in the region .
`` This is why the agreement that Liz Truss has signed with Japan last week provides a very much-needed good news at a very difficult time , particularly for North East England but , more widely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Japan deal is proof that we can strike good trade deals for Britain , despite the derision of arch-Remainers .
Britain is out there and we ’ re winning . ''
Banks in the EU can continue buying and selling EU-listed shares traded in sterling on platforms in the City of London post-Brexit , authorities in Brussels have revealed .
The European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA ) revised its share trading obligations which mandates where banks and other users must trade EU-listed shares after the transition period .
The ESMA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at addressing the specific situation of the small number of EU issuers whose shares are mainly traded on UK trading venues in pounds . ''
The chief executive of the Logistics UK , David Wells , has claimed leaving without a deal will cost consumers .
He told the Today programme : `` No doubt the Government will argue that maybe the exporter will reduce their price to give you some sort of compensation .
`` Maybe the supplier or the importer may suck up some of the tariff , but in reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this and in a free trade agreement that with the EU that we have at the moment , there are no tariffs .
`` So to go to WTO rules , somebody somewhere is going to pay the tariff and ultimately I believe that will end up at the door of the consumer . ''
Negotiations were extended over the weekend following talks held in London .
The two sides will now hold discussions for three more days in the UK capital before deciding whether to proceed later in the week in Belgium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU and UK have agreed to intensify negotiations in order to agreed a deal in time for it then to be implemented .
With the EU agreeing to extend talks into this week , ministers have claimed this shows Brussels is ready to sign an agreement with the UK .

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Meanwhile trade negotiations are entering the final phase this week as Michel Barnier looks to intensify talks in pursuit of a deal with the UK. David Bull fired off an angry tweet in response to a post by Veterans for Britain suggesting Britain will now keep EU rules guaranteeing international competition in the defence arena. Mr Bull said: "This is simply not acceptable. This is not Brexit. We must fight to overturn this." The UK and the EU agreed to extend talks into this week after negotiations resumed last Wednesday. THIS BLOG HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
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The two teams, led by Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier, will meet in London before deciding on whether to extend talks for the rest of the week in Brussels. The main areas of divergence remain, but there is hope Brussels will drop its demands in order to sign a Brexit deal with the UK. Northern Ireland Secretary, Brandon Lewis, said the extension of talks was a sign Brussels may be ready to agree on a deal with the UK. He told the BBC's Andrew Marr show: "The fact that Michel Barnier has outlined in the last week or so that they are going to come back and do these intensive negotiations, he recognises the EU do need to move, and that he is staying through to next week, is totally a very good sign. “I think there is a good chance that we can get a deal but I think it is for the EU to understand that it is for them to move as well. “We have got to make sure that it is a deal that works not just for our partners in Europe — we want to have a very good relationship with them obviously — but one that works for the United Kingdom. “I think there is a good chance that we can get a deal but I think it is for the EU to understand that it is for them to move as well.”
Former Brexit Party MEP David Bull reacted angrily to the news
Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, also admitted his confidence over a potential deal. Despite the areas of divergence, Mr Varadkar said: "I am confident there will be a deal. "It's by no means guaranteed but I think on the balance of probabilities it will be possible to agree a free-trade agreement with the UK." The EU had initially set the end of this month as the deadline for a deal. While negotiations may now run over this deadline, any agreement would need to be ratified by the EU Parliament before the end of the year when the transition period finishes. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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10.30pm update: Abolish the House of Lords! Unelected peers to unite with 'undemocratic EU' in Brexit plot The House of Lords will simply be fuelling calls for its outright abolition if it attempts to gut the Government's Internal Market Bill, Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski has said. David Jones MP, the deputy-chairman of the eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG) has predicted any amendments peers make will be swiftly overturned when the legislation returns to the House of Commons. And Robert Oulds, director of the pro-Brexit Bruges Group, warned it was no surprise the unelected chamber is "siding with the undemocratic EU". The 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. 10.17pm update: David Davis makes Brexit trade deal prediction...but warns 'we are not there yet' The former Brexit secretary told talkRADIO he thinks the UK will eventually get a trade deal with the European Union. Mr Davis told Julia Hartley-Brewer that the first three years of the negotiations matter less than the last three weeks. Mr Davis replied: "Am I going to sound like a broken record now? "Do you remember the first three years matter less than the last three weeks? "We are not yet at the last three weeks, it will go on and it will go on." 9.14pm update: France border chaos: EU companies ordered to prepare for red tape after Brexit France's customs chief has accused businesses in the EU of failing to prepare properly for the additional red tape they will face after the end of the year - raising the nightmare prospect of massive queues of European lorries at Calais. Irrespective of whether London and Brussels reach a trade deal, with Michel Barnier and David Frost staging more talks this week, in barely two months the UK will sever its ties with the bloc. As a result, roughly five million trucks crossing the Channel annually will be required to submit paperwork to customs officials prior to being allowed to go through the Channel Tunnel or boarding ferries, with Dover-Calais being the shortest sea route. Isabelle Braun-Lemaire, Director General of Customs, said: "We consider that we, at French customs, are ready. "Our infrastructure is ready but it relies on companies having taken on board the fact that with Brexit, there will be customs checks on all goods."
Isabelle Braun-Lemaire, Director General of Customs, at Calais
9.12pm update: Staggering cost of no deal Brexit for Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron - new report Germany and France are set for a whopping £10.7 billion blow unless the European Union can secure a Brexit deal with Britain, a new report has warned. The bloc’s largest economies will shoulder the burden of a £30 billion loss in trade with the UK in a no deal scenario, according to a new report. German insurance giants Allianz have revealed potential slumps in business for car-makers, chemical producers and other manufacturers across the bloc if Michel Barnier refuses to budge in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal. Its report urges EU leaders, such as Germany’s Angela Merkel and France’s Emmanuel Macron, to agree to a compromise to prevent a loss of £30 billion in the bloc’s exports to the UK because of the introduction of trade tariffs. 8.28pm update: Boris must ensure ONE thing in EU talks… but it’s exactly what 'Merkel is anxious about' Boris Johnson must ensure “the essence of the economic case for Brexit” is secured in negotiations with Brussels, despite EU demands to accept their "level playing field", according to a senior City economist. The level playing field remains one of the three major obstacles to a deal alongside fishing rights and governance arrangements for any agreement. But economist Roger Bootle said not accepting the level playing field was the very "essence" of the economic case for Brexit. He said the term was simply EU-speak for for "being tied into Brussels’ rules and regulations". 7.36pm update: Lord Falconer brands Government a 'laughing stock' Boris Johnson's Government has become an "absolute laughing stock" given its conduct in relation to the Brexit divorce deal, Labour has claimed. Shadow attorney general Lord Falconer of Thoroton said other countries will believe the UK is "not reliable" given it is threatening to override the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU. He told the debate on the UK Internal Market Bill: "As it happens you also trash our reputation as a country by doing it. "As it happens, you make this Government an absolute laughing stock by the way first of all (Northern Ireland Secretary) Brandon Lewis said they were breaking the agreement, then (former Advocate General for Scotland) Lord Keen of Elie said they weren't breaking the agreement, then Brandon Lewis said again 'oh yes we are', then Lord Keen resigned over what Brandon Lewis said, and then (Cabinet Office minister) Michael Gove says 'maybe we are, maybe we aren't'." 6.58pm update: European companies are not ready for Brexit, admits French customs chief Many European businesses have yet to anticipate the new red tape that will be compulsory to trade with Britain after January 1, the head of French customs warned, as the risk of queues of European lorries being turned down at the French port of Calais looms. Whether London and Brussels reach a trade deal or not in the current phase of talks, in just over two months' time Britain will leave the transitional arrangement that allows it to trade freely with the European Union since it officially left the bloc in February. That means some five million trucks crossing the Channel every year will suddenly have to submit paperwork to customs officials before being allowed to go through the tunnel or take ferries between Britain and the continent. Dover-Calais is the shortest sea route. Isabelle Braun-Lemaire said: "We consider that we, at French customs, are ready. "Our infrastructure is ready but it relies on companies having taken on board the fact that with Brexit, there will be custom checks on all goods. And that's a reality we think some companies have not taken into account yet." 6.41pm update: Boris Johnson's plot to force reform upon the House of Lords using contentious Brexit Bill Boris Johnson could be using his controversial UK Internal Markets Bill as a way of forcing reform on the House of Lords, according to Westminster insiders. Peers have already inflicted a heavy defeat on the Government when they backed a “regret” amendment condemning the disputed provisions in the Bill by 395 votes to 169. The proposed legislation sparked controversy when ministers admitted it would be in breach of the EU withdrawal agreement signed by Mr Johnson last year. The devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also fear the Bill could pave the way for a Westminster "power grab".
Micheal Martin, Ireland's Taoiseach
6.34pm update: Oh dear Micheal! No deal Brexit a hammer blow for 'jinxed' Irish leader, says ex-diplomat Ireland's Taoiseach Micheal Martin is "desperate" for the UK and the EU to strike a post-Brexit trade agreement, and if a deal fails to materialise it will confirm in the minds of many Irish voters that his Government is "jinxed", a former top diplomat has said. Ray Bassett, Ireland's former ambassador to Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas, said his country needed the two sides to strike a deal more than any other member of the EU27 - and warned it was facing a "very difficult outcome" without one. Mr Bassett was speaking after Mr Martin attempted to strike an optimistic note on Saturday in the wake of the resumption of talks between EU negotiator Michel Barnier and UK opposite number Lord David Frost. Mr Martin, who may also have been buoyed by Mr Barnier's conciliatory tone when speaking to the European Parliament on Wednesday, told an online conference: "My gut instinct is that the British Prime Minister does want a deal." 5.58pm update: Tory peer warns Government over Internal Market Bill A senior Tory peer has warned the Government not to "ride roughshod" over devolution settlements struck with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Lord Cormack told the Lords that to do so would "truly endanger" the future of the UK. His comments came as peers began committee stage debate on the controversial Internal Markets Bill, which sets out the way that trade within the UK will work once it is outside the EU's single market and customs union. Cross-party amendments have been tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill, which aim to give ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year. 5.35pm update: Brexit talks extended - when is Brexit transition deadline? Brexit trade talks reached what many experts claimed as a potential end with both sides claiming the other is unwilling to compromise earlier this month. However, trade talks restarted on Thursday last week right before the UK signed its first free trade agreement with Japan. But when exactly is the Brexit transition deadline? Britain formally left the European Union at 11pm GMT on January 31. However, this did not mean the official end of Brexit. Instead, the UK began an 11-month transition period which meant the country was bound to the EU’s current rules until the terms for the UK’s independence were agreed. During the transition period, the UK would remain bound in both the EU customs union and single market, which means until the transition period ends most things will remain the same.
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5.20pm update: Pound gains on euro as hopes of a deal rise Cautious currency markets kept the pound subdued against a stronger dollar on Monday, but it rose slightly against the euro as an extension to Brexit talks gave markets some cause for optimism about a deal being reached before the December 31 deadline. The dollar strengthened, equities fell and markets were broadly risk-off. Analysts cited new lockdowns in Europe and record-high daily virus cases in the United States, as well as a lack of progress towards a U.S. fiscal stimulus. The pound found some support from signs of progress in Brexit trade talks. The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, will be in London until Wednesday to try and clinch a deal, after which negotiations will switch to Brussels. Ned Rumpeltin, head of European currency strategy at TD Securities said: "Right now there's a bit of optimism creeping in from the weekend developments - the extension of the talks until Wednesday." 4.39pm update: Brussels bloc set to suffer £30billion meltdown unless Barnier compromises now The European Union is under pressure from business leaders to secure a Brexit deal with the UK because of fears of a £30billion blow to trade. As wrangling over a free trade agreement reaches a crunch point, a new report has warned Germany, France and the Netherlands have the most to lose if Michel Barnier refuses to compromise in the rows over fisheries and common standards. German insurance giant Allianz said the chances of a no-deal Brexit have “considerably increased to 45 percent”. Their study adds: “A Hard Brexit could cost as much as €33billion in annual exports to the EU, with Germany, the Netherlands and France hit the hardest.” 4.28pm update: Lords poised to strip powers from Internal Market Bill 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 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, which aim to give ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year.
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4.16pm update: "Not acceptable": Ex-MEP unhappy at defence contracts "u-turn" The UK's acceptance of EU rules in relation to most defence contracts represents an "unacceptable" u-turn which must be overturned, a former Brexit Party MEP has said. David Bull fired off an angry tweet in response to a post by Veterans for Britain suggesting Britain will now keep EU rules guaranteeing international competition in the defence arena. Mr Bull said: "This is simply not acceptable. This is not Brexit. We must fight to overturn this." 3.48pm update: "Time is running short," says Downing Street spokesman There is very little time left to bridge significant gaps between Britain and the European Union's positions on sticking points in talks about a post-Brexit trade deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday. The spokesman added: "There is also much work to be done if we're going to bridge what are the significant gaps that remain between our positions in the most difficult areas and time is very short." 3.42pm update: EU humiliated - French MEP admits UK has allies in no deal – for EU it’s a 'dead loss' Britain would bounce back quickly if it fails to agree a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU thanks to historical ties with the Commonwealth - but for Brussels, such a situation would be a "dead loss", a French MEP has said. Nicolas Bay also believes there is a good prospect of a trade deal with the United States to offset the damage of a hard Brexit - and warned Ireland in particular would be very badly affected by such an outcome. Mr Bay, is the general secretary of the right-wing National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen, delivered a fiery speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday in which he suggested failure to strike a deal would be much worse for the EU than the UK. And speaking to Express.co.uk subsequently, he spelled out his reasons in more detail. He said: "The worst-case scenario would certainly be a poorly prepared no-deal, an anarchic situation." 3.28pm update: Hammond takes seat in Lords Committed Remainer and Tory former chancellor Philip Hammond has taken his seat in the House of Lords. Lord Hammond of Runnymede was flanked by supporters Lord Moynihan and Lord Barwell for the brief introduction ceremony. Lord Hammond was appointed to the Lords by Boris Johnson despite being stripped of the Tory whip as an MP last year for joining with those attempting to block a no-deal Brexit. He was MP for Runnymede from 1997 to 2019, served as chancellor from 2016 to 2019 and was in the Cabinet for several years previously as foreign secretary, defence secretary and transport secretary. Lord Hammond's appointment to the Upper House has been criticised by some Tory Brexiteers and comes after he stood down from the Commons at the last election.
Former Chancellor Philip Hammond
3.13pm update: 'If I was Britain I'd walk away' - EU turned on Michel Barnier for Brexit 'aggression' The European Union's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, sparked a crippling divide within the bloc over his "aggression" against the UK in Brexit trade talks. Brexit talks continue to stall despite "intensified" discussions last week as both the EU and UK refuse to back down on their respective demands. TBrussels has told the UK it must open up its fishing waters if Britain is to be allowed access to European markets. The bloc's negotiator, Michel Barnier, has also warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson and co that the UK must abide by the EUs level playing field on regulation if a deal is to be struck. With Mr Johnson reluctant to compromise on his Brexit campaign promises, a no deal scenario looks increasingly likely. 1.29pm update: No 10 rejects US election claim It had been claimed by the UK's former ambassador to the EU, Ivan Rogers, claimed Boris Johnson is waiting to see the result of the US election before making a decision a no deal Brexit. A spokesman for No 10, however, has rejected this claim and insisted the two issues are separate. They added: "The two things are entirely separate. "On EU negotiations, that's obviously, they've come back, I'm very glad to say, to discuss the way forward, we'll see where we go. "On the US presidential election, every UK PM will say the same, US is the closest and most important ally and we don't believe in getting involved in the presidential election." 1.03pm update: Brexiteer tears apart Remainers as UK signs major trade deal - 'We're winning' Brexit Britain is already defeating the concerns raised by Remainers over the UK's exit from the EU, a Tory MP has claimed. Due to the new Japan-UK agreement and the Government’s intention to join a new trade alliance, Tory MP for North West Durham, Richard Holden, claimed Britain was “winning” despite the concerns of “arch-Remainers” Writing in Conservative Home, he said: “The Japan deal is proof that we can strike good trade deals for Britain, despite the derision of arch-Remainers. “Britain is out there and we’re winning."
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12.01pm update: Boris Johnson waiting for US election before no deal decision The former UK ambassador to the EU, Ivan Rogers has claimed the Prime Minister is waiting until after the US election before he makes a decision on whether to walk away from talks. He told The Observer: "Several very senior sources in capitals have told me they believe Johnson will await clarity on the presidential election result before finally deciding whether to jump to ‘no deal’ with the EU, or to conclude that this is just too risky with Biden heading for the White House, and hence live with some highly suboptimal for Johnson skinny free-trade agreement.” 11.23am update: UK hoping Angela Merkel will push through deal Britain is hoping the German Chancellor will help break the deadlock between the two sides namely on the issue of fisheries. French President, Emmanuel Macron, has pledged to retain fishing right for fishermen, thus stopping a deal from having been agreed. A Whitehall source told The Daily Telegraph: "We are relatively optimistic but that doesn't mean it won't end in tears. "Fisheries is the biggest thing. We are hoping Merkel can unlock Macron on fisheries."
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10.41am update: Don't forget us! Ireland begs EU for compromise as Dublin finally realises economic threat Ireland has urged the European Union and United Kingdom to allow Northern Irish exporters to be included in the bloc's existing and future free-trade agreements, it has emerged. Dublin has raised the issue in high-level meetings with the European Commission and the British Government in the hope of convincing a compromise. Under the Northern Ireland border fix, any goods produced in Northern Ireland can circulate freely throughout the EU. But those goods will not be recognised as EU products if they are exported as part of the bloc’s existing free-trade agreements. An EU source said Northern Ireland should be allowed to benefit from EU trade deals because the province is forced to comply with many single market regulations. The insider said: “It’s seen as an unfair situation developing in which the North has to take on board all the customs procedures and a lot of the regulatory issues associated with the single market but can’t then benefit from the trade agreements the EU has.” 9.32am update: 'China won't be happy!' UK and Beijing set for clash over huge Brexit move in Africa The UK and China are set for an almighty clash as Boris Johnson pursues a trade and investment Brexit boost in Africa. China has invested $683million (£524million) into Africa between 2000 and 2018 but is set for competition following the UK's moves to create investment projects on the continent. The UK has announced a £100million road project in the state of Benin in order to boost trade post-Brexit - sparking warnings China "won't be happy". Sophie Gaston, director of the British Foreign Policy Group, told Politico: “It was inevitable that western and Chinese competition with Africa would escalate over the coming decades, as Africa finds itself at a crossroads in its pathway to development.
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8.59am update: Japan trade deal praised by Tory MP Tory MP for North West Durham, Richard Holden, has praised the recent UK-Japan trade deal. He insisted the new deal will provide a boost for areas in the North East and has defeated the fears expressed by Remainers. He said: "By the time of the last election, employment in North West Durham had recovered to around the national average. A significant part of that is down to Nissan and its supply chain in the region. "This is why the agreement that Liz Truss has signed with Japan last week provides a very much-needed good news at a very difficult time, particularly for North East England but, more widely, for the whole country. "The Japan deal is proof that we can strike good trade deals for Britain, despite the derision of arch-Remainers. Britain is out there and we’re winning." 8.15am update: EU watchdog tweaks post-Brexit rules Banks in the EU can continue buying and selling EU-listed shares traded in sterling on platforms in the City of London post-Brexit, authorities in Brussels have revealed. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) revised its share trading obligations which mandates where banks and other users must trade EU-listed shares after the transition period. The ESMA said: "This revised guidance aims at addressing the specific situation of the small number of EU issuers whose shares are mainly traded on UK trading venues in pounds."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--POLL: Is Barnier is strong enough to convince Macron to drop his Brexit fishing demands?

The EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said both sides had a `` common responsibility '' to strike a deal as he returned to London last week .
He added both sides needed to find a compromise on issues including fishing arrangements as neither side has so far been willing to back down .
He said : `` I think we have a huge common responsibility .
Every day counts . ''
However , Number 10 warned `` significant gaps '' remain between the two sides , so it was `` entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barclay added a deal must respect UK sovereignty .
When asked if there would be a trade deal , Mr Barclay told Sky News : `` I hope so .
`` But that deal needs to reflect that fact that we 're leaving the EU , we will regain control of our fisheries - it was a key issue for many of your viewers during the Brexit debate and it is important that the deal reflects that . ''
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Truss sends warning to EU Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from talks , he may not follow through with his no-deal Brexit threat .
The new talks are now aiming to be completed by mid-November ahead of the transition period ending on December 31 .
What do you think : if a Brexit deal is not completed by mid-November should Boris Johnson walk away for good ?
Mr Johnson previously promised a deal would be reached by mid-October in order to allow time for ratification .
However , there was no breakthrough on fishing rights , the governance of any deal and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't see the poll below ?
Click here This is aimed at preventing unfair competition , including state subsidies .
French President Emmanuel Macron has also proved to be a huge sticking point as he wants France to keep the same access in UK waters it has now .
European fishermen catch more than 90 percent of Channel cod , with France claiming 84 percent of this haul .
Mr Barnier said fishing is one of the EU ’ s top priorities , as the bloc is pushing for any future deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s common fisheries policy .
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Brexit Party will RETURN to take on Boris [ REVEALED ] Pound to euro exchange rate : GBP unchanged despite new Brexit talks [ FINANCE ] However , the UK wants long-term fishing rights to come under a system called “ zonal attachment ” .
The EU has been worried over this proposal as it would dramatically cut the European catch .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compromise in order to agree a deal with the UK .
Do you think Michel Barnier is strong enough to convince Emmanuel Macron to drop his hardline fishing demands ?
The UK also sent a subtle warning to the EU last week that it could thrive with no deal .
Trade Secretary Liz Truss announced the `` dawn of a new era of free trade '' as she reached a trade agreement with Japan 's Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi when they both signed the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` How fitting it is to be in the Land of the Rising Sun to welcome in the dawn of a new era of free trade . ''
She later added the deal was a `` landmark moment for Britain '' .
She said : `` It shows what we can do as an independent trading nation , as we secure modern and bespoke provisions in areas like tech and services that are critical to the future of our country and the reshaping of our economy .
`` Trade is a powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care about .

Brexit: Barclay says deal must reflect importance of fisheries
Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered the bloc a final-chance lifeline after previously vowing to walk away from negotiations over a fishing stalemate. But do you think Boris Johnson was ever truly ready to follow through with no-deal Brexit threat?
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The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said both sides had a "common responsibility" to strike a deal as he returned to London last week. He added both sides needed to find a compromise on issues including fishing arrangements as neither side has so far been willing to back down. He said: "I think we have a huge common responsibility. Every day counts." However, Number 10 warned "significant gaps" remain between the two sides, so it was "entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed". Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay added a deal must respect UK sovereignty. When asked if there would be a trade deal, Mr Barclay told Sky News: "I hope so. "But that deal needs to reflect that fact that we're leaving the EU, we will regain control of our fisheries - it was a key issue for many of your viewers during the Brexit debate and it is important that the deal reflects that." READ MORE: Get ready for Singapore-on-Tyne! Truss sends warning to EU
POLL: If Brexit deal is not completed by mid-November should Boris walk away for good?
Despite Mr Johnson's threats to walk away from talks, he may not follow through with his no-deal Brexit threat. The new talks are now aiming to be completed by mid-November ahead of the transition period ending on December 31. What do you think: if a Brexit deal is not completed by mid-November should Boris Johnson walk away for good? Mr Johnson previously promised a deal would be reached by mid-October in order to allow time for ratification. However, there was no breakthrough on fishing rights, the governance of any deal and the "level playing field". Can't see the poll below? Click here
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Michel Barnier returned to London for another round of trade talks last week
This is aimed at preventing unfair competition, including state subsidies. French President Emmanuel Macron has also proved to be a huge sticking point as he wants France to keep the same access in UK waters it has now. European fishermen catch more than 90 percent of Channel cod, with France claiming 84 percent of this haul. Mr Barnier said fishing is one of the EU’s top priorities, as the bloc is pushing for any future deal with the UK to uphold the bloc’s common fisheries policy. DON'T MISS
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However, the UK wants long-term fishing rights to come under a system called “zonal attachment”. The EU has been worried over this proposal as it would dramatically cut the European catch. But Mr Barnier knows he must force France to compromise in order to agree a deal with the UK. Do you think Michel Barnier is strong enough to convince Emmanuel Macron to drop his hardline fishing demands? The UK also sent a subtle warning to the EU last week that it could thrive with no deal. Trade Secretary Liz Truss announced the "dawn of a new era of free trade" as she reached a trade agreement with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi when they both signed the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Brexit POLL: Mr Barnier said both sides needed to find a compromise
Ms Truss said after the signing ceremony: "How fitting it is to be in the Land of the Rising Sun to welcome in the dawn of a new era of free trade." She later added the deal was a "landmark moment for Britain". She said: "It shows what we can do as an independent trading nation, as we secure modern and bespoke provisions in areas like tech and services that are critical to the future of our country and the reshaping of our economy. "Trade is a powerful way to deliver the things people really care about.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Brexit talks extended: When is Brexit transition deadline?

Brexit trade talks reached what many experts claimed as a potential end with both sides claiming the other is unwilling to compromise earlier this month .
However , trade talks restarted on Thursday last week right before the UK signed its first free trade agreement with Japan .
But when exactly is the Brexit transition deadline ?
Britain formally left the European Union at 11pm GMT on January 31 .
However , this did not mean the official end of Brexit .
Instead , the UK began an 11-month transition period which meant the country was bound to the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the UK ’ s independence were agreed .
During the transition period , the UK would remain bound in both the EU customs union and single market , which means until the transition period ends most things will remain the same .
Talks restarting between the EU and UK last week prompted optimism about a new deal .
The EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will remain in the UK until Wednesday , October 28 according to a Downing Street source .
Mr Barnier was originally due to leave the UK on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been seen as a “ good sign ” for those hoping an agreement will be reached by the end of the year .
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the extended talks were `` a very good sign '' a deal can be done .
He told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr show : “ We have got to make sure it is a deal that works , not just for our partners in Europe ... but one that works for the United Kingdom . ''
He added : “ The EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move as well , so that we can get a deal that works for the UK as well - a proper free trade agreement that recognises us as the UK being a sovereign nation . ''
A source said Mr Barnier ’ s decision to remain in London was partly due to the difficulty of making UK negotiators travel to Brussels for further talks planned this week amid soaring rates of coronavirus in the Belgian capital .
But a Whitehall source told the Telegraph the EU “ seem to have acknowledged that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is now a possibility we might be able to get there with a meaningful process '' .
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However , the two sides remain at loggerheads on two key issues : fisheries and the so-called level playing field .
The “ state-aid ” rules which limit the Government ’ s help for industry in the name of enduring fair competition has been a key area of contention .
Lord David Frost , the UK ’ s chief negotiator , suggested the UK could agreed the “ principles ” for how subsidies are spent , an idea which was welcomed by Mr Barnier last week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to agree how much European fishing boats should be able to catch in British waters .
The EU has thus far resisted UK demands to annual talks about stock limits , as well as a reduction in access for its vessels to British fishing grounds .
The EU previously said a deal must be agreed by the end of October to allow time enough for the deal to be ratified by all the relevant parliaments .
However , UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the UK would walk away from talks if an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
News about Mr Barnier ’ s extended stay in the UK prompted a boost in the value of the pound .
However , many experts are still urging the Government to continue working towards a deal to avoid a no-deal scenario which could drive up inflation and cause a rise in prices for imported goods .
Logistics UK chief executive David Wells told the Sunday Times : “ Everyday household items we import will become more expensive under World Trade Organisation tariffs , some by 30 percent or more .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more expensive , particularly in the early part of 2021 when we rely on imports for much of our fresh food .
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Brexit trade talks reached what many experts claimed as a potential end with both sides claiming the other is unwilling to compromise earlier this month. However, trade talks restarted on Thursday last week right before the UK signed its first free trade agreement with Japan. But when exactly is the Brexit transition deadline?
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Britain formally left the European Union at 11pm GMT on January 31. However, this did not mean the official end of Brexit. Instead, the UK began an 11-month transition period which meant the country was bound to the EU’s current rules until the terms for the UK’s independence were agreed. During the transition period, the UK would remain bound in both the EU customs union and single market, which means until the transition period ends most things will remain the same. READ MORE: Brexiteer perfectly dismisses EU threat as Brexit talks intensify
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Brexit talks extended: Britain formally left the EU on January 31
READ MORE Brexit news: EU businesses on the BRINK without Britain Talks restarting between the EU and UK last week prompted optimism about a new deal. The EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will remain in the UK until Wednesday, October 28 according to a Downing Street source. Mr Barnier was originally due to leave the UK on Sunday. However, extending these talks has been seen as a “good sign” for those hoping an agreement will be reached by the end of the year.
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Brexit talks extended: Talks restarted between the UK and EU last week
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the extended talks were "a very good sign" a deal can be done. He told the BBC’s Andrew Marr show: “We have got to make sure it is a deal that works, not just for our partners in Europe... but one that works for the United Kingdom." He added: “The EU needs to understand it is for them to move as well, so that we can get a deal that works for the UK as well - a proper free trade agreement that recognises us as the UK being a sovereign nation." A source said Mr Barnier’s decision to remain in London was partly due to the difficulty of making UK negotiators travel to Brussels for further talks planned this week amid soaring rates of coronavirus in the Belgian capital. But a Whitehall source told the Telegraph the EU “seem to have acknowledged that it is more of a two-way street. There is now a possibility we might be able to get there with a meaningful process". DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Brexit: Joe Biden poised to take 'retribution' against UK One source added solutions had been agreed on “90 percent plus” of the areas making up an agreement. However, the two sides remain at loggerheads on two key issues: fisheries and the so-called level playing field. The “state-aid” rules which limit the Government’s help for industry in the name of enduring fair competition has been a key area of contention. Lord David Frost, the UK’s chief negotiator, suggested the UK could agreed the “principles” for how subsidies are spent, an idea which was welcomed by Mr Barnier last week. The UK and EU are also endeavouring to agree how much European fishing boats should be able to catch in British waters. The EU has thus far resisted UK demands to annual talks about stock limits, as well as a reduction in access for its vessels to British fishing grounds.
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The EU previously said a deal must be agreed by the end of October to allow time enough for the deal to be ratified by all the relevant parliaments. However, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the UK would walk away from talks if an agreement was not reached by October 15. News about Mr Barnier’s extended stay in the UK prompted a boost in the value of the pound. However, many experts are still urging the Government to continue working towards a deal to avoid a no-deal scenario which could drive up inflation and cause a rise in prices for imported goods. Logistics UK chief executive David Wells told the Sunday Times: “Everyday household items we import will become more expensive under World Trade Organisation tariffs, some by 30 percent or more. “This will make the household shopping basket much more expensive, particularly in the early part of 2021 when we rely on imports for much of our fresh food.”


thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Matt Hancock squirms as BBC host dismantles plans to lift tier system across England

Matt Hancock was asked to clarify how the Government is planning to ease restrictive measures in areas with current high coronavirus rates .
Westminster imposed a new tier system across England two weeks ago , with several northern regions forced to partially shut down businesses again because of a surge of COVID-19 cases .
BBC Today presenter Justin Webb challenged the Health Secretary to outline the strategy the Government will be following to lift restrictions .
Mr Webb said : `` Could we talk a bit about Tier 3 and the argument that there has been about how people judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come out of Tier 3 .
`` What are the criteria going to be ? ''
Mr Hancock said close monitoring of the infection rate will play a key role in managing the tier system , saying : `` The first thing that 's most important is that the case rate has to be coming down .
`` In particular , we look at the number of cases amongst the over 60s because that 's the number that is likely to transform in hospital admissions and , sadly , into deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife edge ' over French fishermen plot to blockade access to EU waters The BBC host however appeared dissatisfied with the answer , as he once again asked : `` How is one to judge then whether a Tier 3 area is coming close to getting out of it ?
Or indeed a Tier 2 area ?
Are you using national or local data ?
`` And when it comes to hospitalisation , Carl Heneghan of Oxford 's Centre for Evidence-based Medicine has been saying the problem is there is a seasonal effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is important to know the proportion of people who are in hospital , particularly in intensive care who are actually suffering from Covid .
Is that going to be readily available and published in all the affected areas ? ''
Mr Hancock said the Government is currently basing its decision on local data to ensure the areas under restrictions remain `` as small as it 's feasibly possible to get the case rate under control . ''
READ MORE : Defund the BBC explains how you can watch ‘ on demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Yes , that data is published by the NHS .
Unfortunately , it 's showing that hospitalisations are still going up and that they are doubling every fortnight .
`` It shows the number of people in hospital with Covid and we know the overall size of the capacity in the hospital .
`` You can see how many of those are taken up by people with Covid .
`` What is critical , in terms of going into Tier 3 , is I worry when the rate is shooting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Three-Tier system will 'hit the economy harder ' [ INSIGHT ] Lockdown POLL : As Ireland shuts down , should Boris do the same ?
[ POLL ] Will Scotland go back into lockdown ?
[ EXPLAINER ] But despite the Government committing to regional lockdowns to avoid a UK-wide shutdown , the former Chief Scientific Adviser has been calling for a `` circuit breaker '' to bring the spread of the virus under control .
Sir David King said : `` If we do n't have the test and trace system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we going to end up having to have a lockdown at a later stage ?
`` This is given then Government is refusing to do it now `` We must have a lockdown as soon as possible . ''
Sir David added : `` At the moment we have 474 deaths per week reported in England .
`` Everyone who gets the disease today and goes into hospital , because they need to in two weeks time , they will be dying in four weeks time as that is the average .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop the disease in its tracks now , we will have 2,000 deaths in just four weeks time .
That will keep multiplying as we go up . ''

Tier 3: Matt Hancock grilled on areas leaving lockdown
Matt Hancock was asked to clarify how the Government is planning to ease restrictive measures in areas with current high coronavirus rates. Westminster imposed a new tier system across England two weeks ago, with several northern regions forced to partially shut down businesses again because of a surge of COVID-19 cases. BBC Today presenter Justin Webb challenged the Health Secretary to outline the strategy the Government will be following to lift restrictions.
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Mr Webb said: "Could we talk a bit about Tier 3 and the argument that there has been about how people judge when it is possible for an area to come out of Tier 3. "What are the criteria going to be?" Mr Hancock said close monitoring of the infection rate will play a key role in managing the tier system, saying: "The first thing that's most important is that the case rate has to be coming down. "In particular, we look at the number of cases amongst the over 60s because that's the number that is likely to transform in hospital admissions and, sadly, into deaths." JUST IN: Brexit talks 'on knife edge' over French fishermen plot to blockade access to EU waters
Matt Hancock was challenged to explain how areas will know they can leave their tier
Matt Hancock insisted the case rate will play a significant role in dismantling the tier system
The BBC host however appeared dissatisfied with the answer, as he once again asked: "How is one to judge then whether a Tier 3 area is coming close to getting out of it? Or indeed a Tier 2 area? Are you using national or local data? "And when it comes to hospitalisation, Carl Heneghan of Oxford's Centre for Evidence-based Medicine has been saying the problem is there is a seasonal effect, a seasonal pressure on hospitals. "It is important to know the proportion of people who are in hospital, particularly in intensive care who are actually suffering from Covid. Is that going to be readily available and published in all the affected areas?" Mr Hancock said the Government is currently basing its decision on local data to ensure the areas under restrictions remain "as small as it's feasibly possible to get the case rate under control." READ MORE: Defund the BBC explains how you can watch ‘on demand’ WITHOUT a TV licence
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UK lockdown must happen 'as soon as possible' warns expert
Coronavirus Tier 3 areas include Greater Manchester and Liverpool
He said: "Yes, that data is published by the NHS. Unfortunately, it's showing that hospitalisations are still going up and that they are doubling every fortnight. "It shows the number of people in hospital with Covid and we know the overall size of the capacity in the hospital. "You can see how many of those are taken up by people with Covid. "What is critical, in terms of going into Tier 3, is I worry when the rate is shooting up." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--US election warning: 'Anti-Brexit' Joe Biden to wreak havoc for Boris, says George Osborne

George Osborne claimed that Boris Johnson will run into challenges with Joe Biden if he becomes President in November .
He said that Joe Biden is aware of the Brexiteers in UK politics and will not be `` particularly warm '' to this Government .
Speaking to CNN , Mr Osborne said : `` Boris Johnson , first of all , is not a Donald Trump .
`` He 's been around a lot in British politics and some would argue , he played up the populist side of his character .
`` There 's no doubt that the Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Joe Biden administration .
`` Of course the US-UK alliance is long and during and it exists on many levels and there 's no doubt a British Prime Minister will always be welcome in Washington .
`` But Joe Biden who I dealt with when I was in office , he knows the Brexiteers associated themselves with Trump .
READ MORE : Trump CHAOS : US election sparks huge protest clash in New York City '' He knows they 're not his fellow travellers and they will find it to pivot towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be some very specific things whether the UK does a trade deal with the US where Joe Biden and people like Nancy Pelosi have indicated it 's going to be hard work for a British Government .
`` There 's a lot of frantic repositioning going on at the moment in London by this administration in Britain .
`` But I do n't think Joe Biden will be particularly warm to this British Government and they 're going to have to work particularly hard to change that . ''
It comes as Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggestions that relations with the US could be damaged if Joe Biden is elected president because of concerns over the impact of Brexit .
Mr Biden , who goes into next month 's election ahead in the polls , has warned he will not sign a free trade agreement with the UK if the Good Friday Agreement is in any way undermined by the decision to leave the EU .
Senior Democrats have widely criticised legislation going through Parliament giving ministers the power to override elements of the Brexit withdrawal agreement relating to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has admitted it breaches international law .
Mr Biden was vice president when Barack Obama warned in 2016 that the UK would go to the `` back of the queue '' for a trade deal if it left the EU and - unlike Donald Trump - is known to be no fan of Brexit .
Here 's how Trump could do it again , says COLIN REED [ OPINION ] Boris may hold off on no deal Brexit decision until US election [ INSIGHT ] Biden dealt blow in home state as local @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson will 'face challenge with Biden' says Osborne
George Osborne claimed that Boris Johnson will run into challenges with Joe Biden if he becomes President in November. He said that Joe Biden is aware of the Brexiteers in UK politics and will not be "particularly warm" to this Government. Speaking to CNN, Mr Osborne said: "Boris Johnson, first of all, is not a Donald Trump.
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"He's been around a lot in British politics and some would argue, he played up the populist side of his character. "There's no doubt that the Brexit Government here will face a challenge with the Joe Biden administration. "Of course the US-UK alliance is long and during and it exists on many levels and there's no doubt a British Prime Minister will always be welcome in Washington. "But Joe Biden who I dealt with when I was in office, he knows the Brexiteers associated themselves with Trump. READ MORE: Trump CHAOS: US election sparks huge protest clash in New York City
George Osborne claimed that Boris Johnson will run into challenges with Joe Biden
Mr Osborne said Joe Biden knows who the Brexiteers are
"He knows they're not his fellow travellers and they will find it to pivot towards a Biden administration. "There will be some very specific things whether the UK does a trade deal with the US where Joe Biden and people like Nancy Pelosi have indicated it's going to be hard work for a British Government. "There's a lot of frantic repositioning going on at the moment in London by this administration in Britain. "But I don't think Joe Biden will be particularly warm to this British Government and they're going to have to work particularly hard to change that."
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It comes as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has played down suggestions that relations with the US could be damaged if Joe Biden is elected president because of concerns over the impact of Brexit. Mr Biden, who goes into next month's election ahead in the polls, has warned he will not sign a free trade agreement with the UK if the Good Friday Agreement is in any way undermined by the decision to leave the EU. Senior Democrats have widely criticised legislation going through Parliament giving ministers the power to override elements of the Brexit withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland, even though the Government has admitted it breaches international law. Mr Biden was vice president when Barack Obama warned in 2016 that the UK would go to the "back of the queue" for a trade deal if it left the EU and - unlike Donald Trump - is known to be no fan of Brexit. DON'T MISS Here's how Trump could do it again, says COLIN REED [OPINION]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Brexiteer perfectly dismisses EU threat as Brexit talks hit now-or-never ultimatum

The Conservative MP for Wokingham tweeted : `` More scaremongering about tariffs .
Once we leave the EU ’ s control we decide whether to impose tariffs on imports and our government pockets the money if we do .
The EU makes us pay high tariffs on non-EU food and they take the money .
`` Once out we will be better off on tariffs . ''
Mr Redwood argues that the UK framers released from having to compete with food coming in from the EU can `` grow and rear more food for the domestic market '' .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Redwood said : `` Have you seen how much popular and excellent quality fresh food there is in our supermarkets with the Union flag on the packaging ?
`` Will he confirm that if the EU insists on high tariffs on food trade , where it sells us massively more than we sell it , that would be a huge opportunity for our farmers to grow and rear more for the domestic market and get back the huge amounts of market share stolen from them under the common agricultural policy ? ''
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers over his views on leaving the EU without a deal and the prospect of facing tariffs on EU/UK trade .
One Twitter follower back his words and said : `` Common sense , I can not believe our real Brexit is up for surrender to EU again ?
`` If they are still threatening and not negotiating in good faith walk away with a good WTO Australian deal . ''
Another disputed them and tweeted : `` The sheer level of ignorance shown in the tweet is amazing .
READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punish UK' '' Clearly John has no understanding of how WTO rules work in this area , but in a few month 's time he ’ ll be getting a rude introduction to them . ''
Talks over a trade deal between the EU and the UK will run on intensively this week .
However , a source from the UK negotiating team told the Daily Mail , `` there is still a long way to go and both sides remain very far apart '' .
This is especially true for the fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : French President scrambles to 'save face ' over Brexit [ INSIGHT ] Boris Johnson could make concessions on fishing to reach deal [ ANALYSIS ] Brexit LIVE : Fishermen threaten 'absolute chaos ’ over trade deal [ BLOG ] France does not wish to see the UK retain sole access to its fishing territories .
This hard-line position is a political move by Emmanuel Macron who wants to be seen as protecting France 's fishing fleets in Normandy and Brittany .
France 's Europe Minister , Clement Beaune , has admitted his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the current Brexit negotiations .
Speaking to Radio J he insisted that Mr Macron 's none compromising position should have been followed by other EU states .

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The Conservative MP for Wokingham tweeted: "More scaremongering about tariffs. Once we leave the EU’s control we decide whether to impose tariffs on imports and our government pockets the money if we do. The EU makes us pay high tariffs on non-EU food and they take the money.
"Once out we will be better off on tariffs." Mr Redwood argues that the UK farmers released from having to compete with food coming in from the EU can "grow and rear more food for the domestic market". In the Commons, on October 19 Mr Redwood said: "Have you seen how much popular and excellent quality fresh food there is in our supermarkets with the Union flag on the packaging? "Will he confirm that if the EU insists on high tariffs on food trade, where it sells us massively more than we sell it, that would be a huge opportunity for our farmers to grow and rear more for the domestic market and get back the huge amounts of market share stolen from them under the common agricultural policy?"
Conservative MP John Redwood
Mr Redwood received differing responses from his Twitter followers over his views on leaving the EU without a deal and the prospect of facing tariffs on EU/UK trade. One Twitter follower back his words and said: "Common sense, I can not believe our real Brexit is up for surrender to EU again? "If they are still threatening and not negotiating in good faith walk away with a good WTO Australian deal." Another disputed them and tweeted: "The sheer level of ignorance shown in the tweet is amazing. READ MORE: Vengeful Brussels banning trade talks in 'to punish UK'
UK farmers could produce more food for domestic consumption said John Redwood
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"Clearly John has no understanding of how WTO rules work in this area, but in a few month's time he’ll be getting a rude introduction to them." Talks over a trade deal between the EU and the UK will run on intensively this week. However, a source from the UK negotiating team told the Daily Mail, "there is still a long way to go and both sides remain very far apart". This is especially true for the fisheries issue. DON'T MISS
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President Emmanuel Macron
France does not wish to see the UK retain sole access to its fishing territories. This hard-line position is a political move by Emmanuel Macron who wants to be seen as protecting France's fishing fleets in Normandy and Brittany. France's Europe Minister, Clement Beaune, has admitted his country is playing "bad cop" in the current Brexit negotiations. Speaking to Radio J he insisted that Mr Macron's none compromising position should have been followed by other EU states.
President Emmanuel Macron
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