thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK's position in Brexit trade talks

Ryan Scatterty , chairman of the Scottish Seafood Association which represents fish processors , said he was “ highly disappointed ” to hear that senior figures at Holyrood had called for the UK to backtrack on its strict demands for fishing rights .
The comments by Scottish Government officials were made during talks between the SNP Government and the bloc , which are separate from the post-Brexit trade talks between Brussels and Whitehall .
Ms Sturgeon and the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , Michel Barnier , are among those who have been taking part in the discussions over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is said to have told the EU “ both sides need to move a bit ” on the contentious topic of fishing .
Mr Scatterty told Express.co.uk said he felt “ highly disappointed ” to hear that Ms Sturgeon had gone behind the UK Government ’ s back “ to almost offer up the fishing rights ” of Scots in return for a path for Scotland to re-join the bloc .
He said he had no doubt that ministers ’ actions were “ undermining ” the UK ’ s trade talks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Brussels .
He said : “ They have made perfectly clear that the long-term aim of the current Scottish Government administration , the SNP party , is that they wish to re-join the European Union .
“ Well , quite simply , to re-join the European Union means that we will be bargaining away our fishing rights so there wouldn ’ t be any upside.
” Mr Scatterty refuted the claim by Scotland ’ s rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing that the post-Brexit trade talks would not have hit a brick wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to take part .
While he believes SNP ministers ’ no-deal concerns for the fishing industry are genuine , he said their actions and words are damaging Britain ’ s position .
Mr Scatterty said he felt concerned that “ the intervention they seem to be making is not helping us to get a deal for everyone ” .
He added : “ Foreign affairs and trade deals are a reserved matter , not a devolved matter .
“ The Scottish Government and the SNP ministers in particular have made no secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were to gain independence , to become part of the European Union again .
“ By doing that they are simply going to bargain away the fishing rights or any potential benefit we would get from Brexit .
DO N'T MISS Fishing fury : UK fishermen DISMISS Barnier ’ s Brexit compromise [ INSIGHT ] Boris will NOT surrender fishing waters despite EU claims PM will cave [ REVEALED ] SNP blames Boris for failing EU fishing talks after Scotland shunned [ ANALYSIS ] “ Clearly , one of the benefits for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Union would be taking control over our fishing rights again.
” Informal talks between Mr Barnier and the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost continued in Brussels this week before the ninth round of negotiations will kick off on September 28 .
On Wednesday the head of the European Commission warned the chances of reaching a trade deal with Britain were fading by the day .
Ursula von der Leyen said : `` With every day that passes , the chances of a timely agreement do start to fade.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withdraw the Internal Market Bill , which seeks to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement .
Boris Johnson has refused to bow to the EU ’ s demands and is pushing ahead with the Bill which the Government has admitted will break international law .
A spokesperson for Scotland ’ s Constitution Secretary Michael Russell blamed the Tories for “ selling out ” the UK ’ s fishing interests when former Prime Minister Ted Heath signed the accession treaty to the European Economic Community , which took effect in 1973 .
And they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell out the fishing rights of British fishermen .

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Ryan Scatterty, chairman of the Scottish Seafood Association which represents fish processors, said he was “highly disappointed” to hear that senior figures at Holyrood had called for the UK to backtrack on its strict demands for fishing rights. The comments by Scottish Government officials were made during talks between the SNP Government and the bloc, which are separate from the post-Brexit trade talks between Brussels and Whitehall.
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Ms Sturgeon and the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, are among those who have been taking part in the discussions over the past few months. The Scottish Government is said to have told the EU “both sides need to move a bit” on the contentious topic of fishing. Mr Scatterty told Express.co.uk said he felt “highly disappointed” to hear that Ms Sturgeon had gone behind the UK Government’s back “to almost offer up the fishing rights” of Scots in return for a path for Scotland to re-join the bloc. He said he had no doubt that ministers’ actions were “undermining” the UK’s trade talks with the EU, which this week continued in Brussels.
Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish ministers have been accused of 'undermining' the UK in trade talks
Scottish fishermen are counting on Boris Johnson to secure a fair deal for them
He said: “They have made perfectly clear that the long-term aim of the current Scottish Government administration, the SNP party, is that they wish to re-join the European Union. “Well, quite simply, to re-join the European Union means that we will be bargaining away our fishing rights so there wouldn’t be any upside.” Mr Scatterty refuted the claim by Scotland’s rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing that the post-Brexit trade talks would not have hit a brick wall over fisheries had officials in Holyrood been allowed to take part. While he believes SNP ministers’ no-deal concerns for the fishing industry are genuine, he said their actions and words are damaging Britain’s position. READ MORE: Brexiteer tears EU argument apart - Brexit Bill 'WON'T break law'
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Scottish Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said Holyrood officials should be involved in trade talks
Mr Scatterty said he felt concerned that “the intervention they seem to be making is not helping us to get a deal for everyone”. He added: “Foreign affairs and trade deals are a reserved matter, not a devolved matter. “The Scottish Government and the SNP ministers in particular have made no secret of their desire for Scotland, if we were to gain independence, to become part of the European Union again. “By doing that they are simply going to bargain away the fishing rights or any potential benefit we would get from Brexit. DON'T MISS
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“Clearly, one of the benefits for the United Kingdom coming out of the European Union would be taking control over our fishing rights again.” Informal talks between Mr Barnier and the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost continued in Brussels this week before the ninth round of negotiations will kick off on September 28. On Wednesday the head of the European Commission warned the chances of reaching a trade deal with Britain were fading by the day. Ursula von der Leyen said: "With every day that passes, the chances of a timely agreement do start to fade.”
EU countries most reliant on the UK for fishing
The EU has asked the UK to withdraw the Internal Market Bill, which seeks to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Boris Johnson has refused to bow to the EU’s demands and is pushing ahead with the Bill which the Government has admitted will break international law. A spokesperson for Scotland’s Constitution Secretary Michael Russell blamed the Tories for “selling out” the UK’s fishing interests when former Prime Minister Ted Heath signed the accession treaty to the European Economic Community, which took effect in 1973. And they said the Conservatives were once again poised to sell out the fishing rights of British fishermen.
Trade talks between the UK and the EU have so far failed to produce any fruit


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Brexit warning: EU told to prepare for no deal to avoid being 'blackmailed' by UK

Britain left the EU on January 31 , with both sides entering into a 11-month transition period that has seen the UK continue to be bound to the bloc 's single market and customs union rules and regulation .
gotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal have been ongoing for six months in the hope of striking an agreement before the transition period deadline on December 31 , 2020 .
But very little progress has been made and significant distance remains , with both sides refusing to give ground on a number of key red lines , including fisheries , state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field .
Boris Johnson is proceeding with the UK Government 's Internal Market Bill , which would look to override key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU last year and consequently , break international law .
Brussels has warned the UK to scrap this proposed legislation by the end of the month , but the Prime Minister is continuing to stand his ground on the Bill .
Earlier this week , EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned : `` Every day the chances are dwindling that we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Germany is becoming increasingly fearful of a no deal Brexit , particularly after the EU 's largest economy continues to be hit extremely hard by the continued coronavirus pandemic .
For example , the European automotive industry has calculated in addition to the €100billion hit from the COVID-19 crisis , there could be losses of the same magnitude without an agreement between the EU and UK .
But the mood remains cautious in Germany , with politicians against an agreement at any cost .
Earlier this month , Germany 's top diplomat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` In more than 30 years as a diplomat I have not experienced such a fast , intentional and profound deterioration of a negotiation .
`` If you believe in partnership between the UK and the EU like I do then do n't accept it . ''
READ MORE : Scotland flag row : Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU Despite fears growing over the huge hole it could blow in the German economy , Green European politician Franziska Brantner has warned the EU over showing too much willingness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prepare for a no-deal Brexit .
She told German publication Heidenheimer Zeitung : `` I see with concern that the federal government is ready , also because of the EU Council Presidency , to conclude an agreement at almost any cost .
`` It would be more realistic if we now carefully prepare ourselves and the economy for a no-deal scenario . ''
The Economic Council of the CDU is still hopeful of agreement , warning a no deal outcome would be `` the worst possible outcome of this already difficult situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues stern warning to Boris Johnson – 'Sack them ! '
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How Sweden backed leaving EU in damning poll [ ANALYSIS ] Britain ’ s car industry will BEAT Germany ’ s in a WTO drag-race [ COMMENT ] Astrid Hamker , President of the Economic Council , said : `` A hard course and a sudden break would have unpredictable , dramatic consequences for the economy on both sides of the English Channel .
`` Even if it may seem the lesser of two evils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the worst possible outcome of this already difficult situation . ''
But Green European politician Ms Brantner instead launched a scathing attack against the UK , and continued : `` We must not allow ourselves to be blackmailed and conclude an agreement that is , firstly , bad and , secondly , may be called into question again by Johnson in a few months . ''
“ An important point that is currently being neglected is that London is again questioning the protection of geographical designations of origin such as mozzarella , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Brexit: Ben Habib slams 'inconsistent' withdrawal agreement
Britain left the EU on January 31, with both sides entering into a 11-month transition period that has seen the UK continue to be bound to the bloc's single market and customs union rules and regulation. gotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal have been ongoing for six months in the hope of striking an agreement before the transition period deadline on December 31, 2020. But very little progress has been made and significant distance remains, with both sides refusing to give ground on a number of key red lines, including fisheries, state aid and the EU's level playing field.
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Boris Johnson is proceeding with the UK Government's Internal Market Bill, which would look to override key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU last year and consequently, break international law. Brussels has warned the UK to scrap this proposed legislation by the end of the month, but the Prime Minister is continuing to stand his ground on the Bill. Earlier this week, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned: "Every day the chances are dwindling that we will still reach an agreement in time." Germany is becoming increasingly fearful of a no deal Brexit, particularly after the EU's largest economy continues to be hit extremely hard by the continued coronavirus pandemic.
Brexit news: The EU has been told to prepare for a no deal outcome with the UK
Brexit news: Ursula von der Leyen has warned time is running out for a deal to be agreed
For example, the European automotive industry has calculated in addition to the €100billion hit from the COVID-19 crisis, there could be losses of the same magnitude without an agreement between the EU and UK. But the mood remains cautious in Germany, with politicians against an agreement at any cost. Earlier this month, Germany's top diplomat in London, Ambassador Andreas Michaelis, tweeted: "In more than 30 years as a diplomat I have not experienced such a fast, intentional and profound deterioration of a negotiation. "If you believe in partnership between the UK and the EU like I do then don't accept it." READ MORE: Scotland flag row: Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU
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Despite fears growing over the huge hole it could blow in the German economy, Green European politician Franziska Brantner has warned the EU over showing too much willingness to compromise with the UK, and to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. She told German publication Heidenheimer Zeitung: "I see with concern that the federal government is ready, also because of the EU Council Presidency, to conclude an agreement at almost any cost. "It would be more realistic if we now carefully prepare ourselves and the economy for a no-deal scenario." The Economic Council of the CDU is still hopeful of agreement, warning a no deal outcome would be "the worst possible outcome of this already difficult situation". DON'T MISS
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Brexit news: Germany is becoming increasingly worried about a no deal outcome
Astrid Hamker, President of the Economic Council, said: "A hard course and a sudden break would have unpredictable, dramatic consequences for the economy on both sides of the English Channel. "Even if it may seem the lesser of two evils to some, a no-deal scenario would be the worst possible outcome of this already difficult situation." But Green European politician Ms Brantner instead launched a scathing attack against the UK, and continued: "We must not allow ourselves to be blackmailed and conclude an agreement that is, firstly, bad and, secondly, may be called into question again by Johnson in a few months." “An important point that is currently being neglected is that London is again questioning the protection of geographical designations of origin such as mozzarella, champagne or Black Forest ham.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Boris Johnson warned 'credibility to be left in shreds' with devastating Brexit failure

Former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe explained some of her fears surrounding Boris Johnson securing Brexit for Britain .
While speaking on the show Brexit Unlocked with host former MEP Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy , Ms Widdecombe warned the Prime Minister must avoid a Brexit in name only .
She insisted that in the late stages of the Brexit trade talks , the UK must not give into the EU 's demands .
Ms Widdecombe said : `` I think a Brexit in name only would leave Boris Johnson 's credibility in shreds , if that is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown-ups and say whenever you have an international negotiation both sides have to make some concessions .
`` But what the EU is demanding is full concessions . ''
Ms Widdecombe highlighted the key areas in the EU 's demands that she had an issue with .
DO N'T MISS : Brexit breakthrough : EU should 'bend over backwards ' to trade with UK She continued : `` The EU are saying that we own our own waters but not the fish in it ?
`` What sort of reasoning is that ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to abide by their own rules even though we have left .
`` There would be no point in leaving if we are going to be tied to the EU 's rules , that is nonsense . ''
The Brexiteer also noted some reasons as to why she believed it was good the UK was now leaving the EU now .
She said : `` A good reason for leaving is so we can indeed support industries where necessary .
`` That would mean state aid and we could n't do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel that we would lose too much if we had Brexit in name only and I think it would be far better to have no deal in that case .
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Brexit: Widdecombe discusses Boris' 'credibility' with no deal
Former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe explained some of her fears surrounding Boris Johnson securing Brexit for Britain. While speaking on the show Brexit Unlocked with host former MEP Martin Daubney and Belinda De Lucy, Ms Widdecombe warned the Prime Minister must avoid a Brexit in name only. She insisted that in the late stages of the Brexit trade talks, the UK must not give into the EU's demands.
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Ms Widdecombe said: "I think a Brexit in name only would leave Boris Johnson's credibility in shreds, if that is what happens. "We have to be grown-ups and say whenever you have an international negotiation both sides have to make some concessions. "But what the EU is demanding is full concessions." Ms Widdecombe highlighted the key areas in the EU's demands that she had an issue with. DON'T MISS: Brexit breakthrough: EU should 'bend over backwards' to trade with UK
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Boris Johnson: Ms Widdecombe highlighted the key areas in the EU's demands that she had an issue with.
She continued: "The EU are saying that we own our own waters but not the fish in it? "What sort of reasoning is that? "They have also been saying that we have to abide by their own rules even though we have left. "There would be no point in leaving if we are going to be tied to the EU's rules, that is nonsense."
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Boris Johnson: Ms Widdecombe closed by reitterating that the EU should be more reasonable in their demands in the Brexit trade talks if they hope to achieve a deal.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Brexiteer reveals why UK will thrive from 'increased prosperity' outside EU

The UK left the EU on January 31 , with the two sides entering into an 11-month transition period that has seen Britain remain bound to the bloc 's single market and customs union rules and regulations .
London and Brussels negotiators have held several rounds of meetings in a desperate attempt to thrash out a post-Brexit trade deal before the transition period deadline on December 31 .
Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier want an agreement signed next month , but significant distance remains between the two sides , who are refusing to give ground on a raft of red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU 's level playing field .
Brussels has also been left furious with the insistence from the Prime Minister to proceed with the Internal Market Bill , which would look to override key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement and subsequently break international law .
This has intensified fears of a no deal outcome from January 1 , 2021 , but Brexiteer Daniel Kawczynski has claimed `` Global Britain '' can prosper outside of the EU from next year .
He tweeted a graph from pro-Brexit research firm Facts4EU.org which uses data from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) to compare the UK 's trade balance with the EU and the rest of the world over the past 10 years .
This shows that over the past decade , the trade balance with non-EU nations has rocketed by a third ( 33 percent ) but in comparison , the UK ’ s trade deficit with the EU has more than doubled .
Research firm Facts4EU.org added that in 2019 , the EU27 `` made a profit '' of over £95 billion on its goods trade with the UK ( exports minus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Shrewsbury Daniel Kawczynski tweeted the graph and wrote : `` We have not been paying rest of world around £9 billion net a year for privilege of trading with them .
`` Yet have a look at this ... trade with rest of world much more healthy than the massive deficits we have with EU .
READ MORE : Scotland flag row : Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU Facts4EU.org said that while `` trade deals are not required , they can help '' , adding most of the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trade Organisation ( WTO ) rules and without a trade deal in place .
The website wrote in its report : `` In 60 years the EU has never managed to negotiate a trade deal with the largest economy on the planet : the United States .
It has no trade deal with the second-largest economy : China .
“ In that same 60 years the EU has only just managed to do a deal ( still not ratified ) with the world ’ s third-largest economy : Japan .
`` The United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight months since leaving the EU ( in name only ) on 01 February 2020 .
DO N'T MISS Boris LOST control and given power to the EU , say HABIB and SAXTY [ OPINION ] Brexiteer explains why Boris Johnson needs to tear up '**** treaty ' [ COMMENT ] EU clowns : Brussels splurged £23 million on circus acts – and you paid [ ANALYSIS ] “ Trade deals are not required to do trade , but they can help .
The vast majority of the world ’ s economies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade deal .
`` No Single Market , no Freedom of Movement , no massive annual payments , no Level Playing Field , no Northern Ireland Protocol , nothing .
Just normal WTO rules .
`` At present , UK companies can sell their goods to EU27 countries with no tariffs .
The EU 's Customs Union is supposedly a tariff-free zone for EU members .
`` The Single Market supposedly imposes common standards .
These are facts which were lauded by all those who campaigned for Remain in the EU Referendum of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also published a graph that it says shows the `` UK 's exports to the Rest of the World '' are far outpacing those to the EU '' .
The website again cites data from the ONS , which shows in 2019 , the UK 's goods exports to non-EU countries soared by 14.1 percent compared to 2018 but with the EU27 , fell 1.2 percent .
The research firm wrote : `` A simple question must therefore be asked .
If the EU 's Single Market and Customs Union are so essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the UK 's sales outside the EU increased by 14.1 percent , when the UK 's sales to the EU have fallen by 1.2 percent ? ''
Facts4EU.org added : “ We believe that what is now changing is a feeling amongst business people that the United Kingdom will soon , once again , be a free and independent trading nation , unshackled by EU regulation .

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The UK left the EU on January 31, with the two sides entering into an 11-month transition period that has seen Britain remain bound to the bloc's single market and customs union rules and regulations. London and Brussels negotiators have held several rounds of meetings in a desperate attempt to thrash out a post-Brexit trade deal before the transition period deadline on December 31. Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier want an agreement signed next month, but significant distance remains between the two sides, who are refusing to give ground on a raft of red lines including fisheries, state aid and the EU's level playing field.
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Brussels has also been left furious with the insistence from the Prime Minister to proceed with the Internal Market Bill, which would look to override key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement and subsequently break international law. This has intensified fears of a no deal outcome from January 1, 2021, but Brexiteer Daniel Kawczynski has claimed "Global Britain" can prosper outside of the EU from next year. He tweeted a graph from pro-Brexit research firm Facts4EU.org which uses data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to compare the UK's trade balance with the EU and the rest of the world over the past 10 years. This shows that over the past decade, the trade balance with non-EU nations has rocketed by a third (33 percent) but in comparison, the UK’s trade deficit with the EU has more than doubled.
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Research firm Facts4EU.org added that in 2019, the EU27 "made a profit" of over £95 billion on its goods trade with the UK (exports minus imports). Brexiteer and Conservative MP for Shrewsbury Daniel Kawczynski tweeted the graph and wrote: "We have not been paying rest of world around £9 billion net a year for privilege of trading with them. "Yet have a look at this... trade with rest of world much more healthy than the massive deficits we have with EU. "Global Britain will lead to increased prosperity." READ MORE: Scotland flag row: Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU
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Brexit news; Daniel Kawczynski posted this graph on Twitter
Facts4EU.org said that while "trade deals are not required, they can help", adding most of the world's economies and businesses trade on World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules and without a trade deal in place. The website wrote in its report: "In 60 years the EU has never managed to negotiate a trade deal with the largest economy on the planet: the United States. It has no trade deal with the second-largest economy: China. “In that same 60 years the EU has only just managed to do a deal (still not ratified) with the world’s third-largest economy: Japan. "The United Kingdom Government managed this is in just eight months since leaving the EU (in name only) on 01 February 2020. DON'T MISS
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Brexit news: The graph shows the 'UK's exports to the Rest of the World are far outpacing those to the EU'
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“Trade deals are not required to do trade, but they can help. The vast majority of the world’s economies and businesses trade with the EU without a trade deal. "No Single Market, no Freedom of Movement, no massive annual payments, no Level Playing Field, no Northern Ireland Protocol, nothing. Just normal WTO rules. "At present, UK companies can sell their goods to EU27 countries with no tariffs. The EU's Customs Union is supposedly a tariff-free zone for EU members. "The Single Market supposedly imposes common standards. These are facts which were lauded by all those who campaigned for Remain in the EU Referendum of 2016 and ever since."
Facts4EU.org also published a graph that it says shows the "UK's exports to the Rest of the World" are far outpacing those to the EU". The website again cites data from the ONS, which shows in 2019, the UK's goods exports to non-EU countries soared by 14.1 percent compared to 2018 but with the EU27, fell 1.2 percent. The research firm wrote: "A simple question must therefore be asked. If the EU's Single Market and Customs Union are so essential to be a part of, why have the UK's sales outside the EU increased by 14.1 percent, when the UK's sales to the EU have fallen by 1.2 percent?" Facts4EU.org added: “We believe that what is now changing is a feeling amongst business people that the United Kingdom will soon, once again, be a free and independent trading nation, unshackled by EU regulation.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Sturgeon's TV briefings will FINALLY be probed by rival politicians after BBC U-turn

The Corporation has said that it will look to adapt to how it covers the daily updates from the First Minister .
The broadcaster sparked an outcry when bosses hinted last week they would no longer always provide live coverage of all of the regular briefings .
It explained at the time they would decide if these should be televised based on `` editorial merit '' before appearing to make a U-turn days later .
Now in an email sent to BBC Scotland staff on Thursday , director Donalda MacKinnon revealed : `` We will incorporate other voices and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and views from around Scotland and beyond , involving politicians from across the political spectrum , as well as commentators , analysts and other experts . ''
In the email , Ms MacKinnon stressed that `` we did not say that we 'd stop coverage of the briefings '' , but she added `` as a public service broadcaster we do have to ensure that our coverage is fair to everyone '' .
She stated : `` We 've said now that we 'll look at the briefings in the round - meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we are in a period of the pandemic when there is significant public information being shared , such as new measures being introduced and implemented , rising rates of cases , a three weekly review update or other public information . ''
This live coverage will be in addition to `` significant '' coverage in the BBC 's television news bulletins , and radio and online services , the spokesman said .
He added : `` As we said last week , such decisions will always be made on the basis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will always take full account of how the pandemic continues to evolve to inform that judgment .
`` Our coverage of coronavirus and public health issues in Scotland will continue to incorporate a range of voices and perspectives , and this will be further enhanced as part of our ongoing coverage of the Scottish Government briefings .
READ MORE : Scotland flag row : Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU '' This will allow us to bring news and views from around Scotland and beyond , involving politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as commentators , analysts and other experts .
`` We remain committed to having this broad coverage of voices and perspectives across all our news outlets on television , radio and online . ''
Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser , said : “ For too long , the First Minister ’ s daily briefing has been a political platform for the SNP .
“ A lack of proper scrutiny , giving journalists the amount of time they really need to ask probing questions , has been obvious from the beginning .
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SNP urged to make changes to hate bill [ REVEAL ] “ The best place to interrogate the government on its COVID-19 strategy is in Parliament .
“ In the absence of that , I welcome the BBC ’ s decision to give a voice to experts who can cut through the spin.
” But an SNP spokesperson said : “ We very much welcomed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scrap coronavirus briefings being live on TV .
“ If the BBC wishes to extend its coverage around these briefings , we encourage them to prioritise advice from the professional public health community .
“ The last thing the public need is a platform for misinformation and personal viewpoints that are at odds with science.
” Since the start of the pandemic , the briefings have attracted average audiences of 208,000 on BBC One whilst a longer version , on the BBC Scotland channel , has been watched by 40,000 people on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four days a week live on both BBC One Scotland and the BBC Scotland channel , with some coverage also included as part of BBC Radio Scotland 's Lunchtime Live programme .
The Scottish Conservatives had previously criticised the broadcaster for the amount of coverage it was giving the First Minister whilst Deputy First Minister John Swinney branded the move a `` matter of regret '' .

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The Corporation has said that it will look to adapt to how it covers the daily updates from the First Minister. The broadcaster sparked an outcry when bosses hinted last week they would no longer always provide live coverage of all of the regular briefings.
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It explained at the time they would decide if these should be televised based on "editorial merit" before appearing to make a U-turn days later. Now in an email sent to BBC Scotland staff on Thursday, director Donalda MacKinnon revealed: "We will incorporate other voices and other perspectives alongside the briefings, bringing news and views from around Scotland and beyond, involving politicians from across the political spectrum, as well as commentators, analysts and other experts." In the email, Ms MacKinnon stressed that "we did not say that we'd stop coverage of the briefings", but she added "as a public service broadcaster we do have to ensure that our coverage is fair to everyone". She stated: "We've said now that we'll look at the briefings in the round - meaning we'll broadcast them live on TV when we are in a period of the pandemic when there is significant public information being shared, such as new measures being introduced and implemented, rising rates of cases, a three weekly review update or other public information."
BBC Scotland have reversed the decision on First Minister briefings
Labour Lord Foulkes complained to BBC Scotland over the briefings
This live coverage will be in addition to "significant" coverage in the BBC's television news bulletins, and radio and online services, the spokesman said. He added: "As we said last week, such decisions will always be made on the basis of editorial judgment and listening to our audiences. "We will always take full account of how the pandemic continues to evolve to inform that judgment. "Our coverage of coronavirus and public health issues in Scotland will continue to incorporate a range of voices and perspectives, and this will be further enhanced as part of our ongoing coverage of the Scottish Government briefings. READ MORE: Scotland flag row: Campaign to fly Commonwealth flag rather than EU
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The briefings take place at 12:15pm
"This will allow us to bring news and views from around Scotland and beyond, involving politicians from across the political spectrum, as well as commentators, analysts and other experts. "We remain committed to having this broad coverage of voices and perspectives across all our news outlets on television, radio and online." Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser, said: “For too long, the First Minister’s daily briefing has been a political platform for the SNP. “A lack of proper scrutiny, giving journalists the amount of time they really need to ask probing questions, has been obvious from the beginning. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--EU's Achilles heel EXPOSED: Trade war with UK will ignite crisis in heart of Brussels

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It comes as the EU this week gave permission to companies based in Europe to continue to use the City of London for financing .
Former Brexit minister David Jones said : “ This is because they can not raise the capital themselves and they need the City of London .
“ The problem they have is that the euro is a massive ponzi scheme and they have no real means of underpinning it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays a vital role in mitigating the risk posed by the giant debts of EU member states to the union and the world .
UK-based subsidiaries of EU banks are able to borrow in sterling , providing a source of finance at low interest rates .
But if this was not possible it is claimed the EU could face a “ doom loop ” with government debt undermining the safety of banks .
This would in turn would make it harder to sell debt .
Barney Reynolds , a partner at Shearman & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the core of the eurozone , saying : “ The point is this : EU law treats the debt that finances the eurozone – eurozone member state debt – as risk free .
However , in fact it is highly risky since none of these countries controls the central bank issuing the euro currency ... “ The result is there is a vast amount of unmanaged risk swishing around the EU financial system .
Right now the UK mitigates that risk in London , which is where the EU financial system meets the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to perform this role if it is granted enhanced access to EU financial markets in the trade deal now under negotiation .

It comes as the EU this week gave permission to companies based in Europe to continue to use the City of London for financing. Former Brexit minister David Jones said: “This is because they cannot raise the capital themselves and they need the City of London. “The problem they have is that the euro is a massive ponzi scheme and they have no real means of underpinning it.”
Brexiteers argue the City of London today plays a vital role in mitigating the risk posed by the giant debts of EU member states to the union and the world.
UK-based subsidiaries of EU banks are able to borrow in sterling, providing a source of finance at low interest rates. But if this was not possible it is claimed the EU could face a “doom loop” with government debt undermining the safety of banks. This would in turn would make it harder to sell debt.
Barney Reynolds, a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, described the weakness at the core of the eurozone, saying: “The point is this: EU law treats the debt that finances the eurozone – eurozone member state debt – as risk free. However, in fact it is highly risky since none of these countries controls the central bank issuing the euro currency...
“The result is there is a vast amount of unmanaged risk swishing around the EU financial system. Right now the UK mitigates that risk in London, which is where the EU financial system meets the global markets.”
He argues Britain could continue to perform this role if it is granted enhanced access to EU financial markets in the trade deal now under negotiation.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Nigel Farage issues stern warning to Boris Johnson – 'You need to sack them!'

Nigel Farage has insisted Boris Johnson needs the public to think he is surrounded by people who know what they 're doing .
The former Brexit Party leader hit out at the Prime Minister for `` blaming '' civil servants and suggested some of his cabinet should be replaced with backbenchers .
He went on to claim that Mr Johnson 's cabinet is full of people who will `` do what they are told '' .
Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch , Mr Farage said : `` I feel that Boris Johnson , Dominic Cummings and Michael Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with lightweights .
`` To fill the cabinet up with people that will not pose them with any difficulties and will more or less do what they 're told .
`` I think they need to sack a few people .
`` Not just blame the civil service for everything .
READ MORE : Britain ’ s car industry will BEAT Germany ’ s in a WTO drag-race '' Sack a few people because there are actually some wiser heads of the backbenchers of people who have not just had experience in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
`` I do think Boris needs quite quickly to make us think that he 's surrounded by people who know what they 're doing . ''
His comments come as the Prime Minister is facing mounting pressure from MPs to drop measures in the UK Internal Market Bill which grants ministers the power to override provisions in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
Amal Clooney is the latest to quit as Britain 's special envoy on media freedom in protest at the Government 's `` lamentable '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement , and breaching international law .
In a letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , the prominent human rights lawyer said she had no alternative but to resign after he made clear the Government would change its position .
`` Although the Government has suggested that the violation of international law would be 'specific and limited ' , it is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago , '' she wrote .
`` Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have developed with you and your senior colleagues working on human rights , I deferred writing this letter until I had had a chance to discuss this matter with you directly .
`` But having now done so and received no assurance that any change of position is imminent , I have no alternative but to resign from my position . ''
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In her letter to Mr Raab , she said she was `` disappointed '' to have to give up the position having always been proud of the UK 's reputation as `` a champion of the international legal order and of the culture of fair play '' .
`` However , very sadly , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as special envoy , to urge other states to respect and enforce international obligations while the UK declares that it does not intend to do so itself , '' she said .
Her decision to quit follows the resignations of two other senior lawyers - the advocate general for Scotland , Lord Keen of Elie , and the head of the Government Legal Department Sir Jonathan Jones .

Boris Johnson's cabinet filled with ‘lightweights’ says Farage
Nigel Farage has insisted Boris Johnson needs the public to think he is surrounded by people who know what they're doing. The former Brexit Party leader hit out at the Prime Minister for "blaming" civil servants and suggested some of his cabinet should be replaced with backbenchers. He went on to claim that Mr Johnson's cabinet is full of people who will "do what they are told".
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Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Mr Farage said: "I feel that Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Michael Gove have done is to fill the cabinet up with lightweights. "To fill the cabinet up with people that will not pose them with any difficulties and will more or less do what they're told. "I think they need to sack a few people. "Not just blame the civil service for everything. READ MORE: Britain’s car industry will BEAT Germany’s in a WTO drag-race
Nigel Farage has issued Boris Johnson a stern warning about his cabinet
Mr Farage insisted the Prime Minister needs to surround himself with the right people
"Sack a few people because there are actually some wiser heads of the backbenchers of people who have not just had experience in politics but experience in the real world as well. "I do think Boris needs quite quickly to make us think that he's surrounded by people who know what they're doing." His comments come as the Prime Minister is facing mounting pressure from MPs to drop measures in the UK Internal Market Bill which grants ministers the power to override provisions in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland. Amal Clooney is the latest to quit as Britain's special envoy on media freedom in protest at the Government's "lamentable" decision which risks overriding the Brexit divorce settlement, and breaching international law.
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Mr Farage accused Mr Johnson of hiring people who 'do what they're told'
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In a letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, the prominent human rights lawyer said she had no alternative but to resign after he made clear the Government would change its position. "Although the Government has suggested that the violation of international law would be 'specific and limited', it is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago," she wrote. "Out of respect for the professional working relationship I have developed with you and your senior colleagues working on human rights, I deferred writing this letter until I had had a chance to discuss this matter with you directly. "But having now done so and received no assurance that any change of position is imminent, I have no alternative but to resign from my position." DON'T MISS Boris LOST control and given power to the EU, say HABIB and SAXTY [COMMENT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Sturgeon attacked for ‘false claims’ as Tory minster pens letter over Boris's Brexit plan

The UK Internal Market Bill ( UKIMB ) , currently being examined by MPs , will enable ministers to breach provisions in the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
Boris Johnson was this week forced to agree to table an amendment to the UKIMB giving MPs a vote before the Government can use powers which breach the Withdrawal Agreement .
This appeared to have headed off a looming Commons revolt by Tory rebels .
However , it is not clear whether the move will be enough to placate all the critics of the Bill who voiced deep concern the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its international treaty obligations .
Ms Sturgeon branded the Bill an `` abomination '' that will break devolution while Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the Bill would allow the UK Government to spend money directly in areas where power is devolved to Holyrood , without requiring the consent of Scottish ministers .
In the latest events , Mr Jack wrote to the First Minister claiming she was making “ false claims ” about the Bill .
The Scottish Secretary said in the letter , seen by Express.co.uk , said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less convincing than when it purports to champion a system it unashamedly wishes to overthrow .
“ Independence would destroy devolution , ending our system of two governments which was backed overwhelmingly by the people of Scotland in the referendums of 1997 and 2014 .
“ The UK Government emphatically supports devolution and our Bill will strengthen the Scottish Parliament and create new opportunities for Scotland .
“ Your colourful description of the Internal Market Bill as ‘ an abomination ’ is deeply regrettable . ''
READ MORE : Is it value for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over new figures “ As we approach an economically disastrous no deal Brexit – or a low-deal Brexit that will be little better – in the teeth of a global pandemic and the worst recession in centuries , what binding assurance can we have that UK Ministers will not seek to bypass the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish ministers in deciding where and how funding is allocated in future ?
” Mr Russell ’ s concerns were echoed by counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland whose Finance Ministers met Scottish Finance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finance minister Rebecca Evans said she was `` deeply concerned that the Bill gives UK ministers , for the first time since devolution , powers to fund activity in areas which are clearly devolved to Wales '' .
Conor Murphy MLA , Sinn Féin finance minister in Northern Ireland , added : `` The Internal Market Bill will give the British Government wide-ranging powers to make funding decisions in devolved areas .
Despite being told it was `` extremely likely '' Holyrood would not grant legislative consent for the Internal Market Bill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would press ahead .
He was challenged on the issue when he appeared before MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee , with panel chairman Pete Wishart asking if the UK Government would `` accept that rejection from the Scottish Parliament '' or if it would `` as it usually does , just ignore the Scottish Parliament and legislate anyway '' .
The Sewel Convention , which has been in place since the Scottish Parliament was established , sets out that Westminster will `` not normally '' legislate in devolved areas without the express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We are legislating because under the Sewel Convention there is this convention of not normal .
`` This legislation is required because we are leaving the European Union - that was not , when the Scottish Parliament was established , something that was envisaged .
`` So we now need to pass bills to secure the United Kingdom economy and secure the internal market ... that is the right thing to do . ''

Brexit: SNP's Wishart clashes with Bowie on Internal Market Bill
The UK Internal Market Bill (UKIMB), currently being examined by MPs, will enable ministers to breach provisions in the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland. Boris Johnson was this week forced to agree to table an amendment to the UKIMB giving MPs a vote before the Government can use powers which breach the Withdrawal Agreement.
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This appeared to have headed off a looming Commons revolt by Tory rebels. However, it is not clear whether the move will be enough to placate all the critics of the Bill who voiced deep concern the Government would even consider going back on its international treaty obligations. Ms Sturgeon branded the Bill an "abomination" that will break devolution while Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the Bill would allow the UK Government to spend money directly in areas where power is devolved to Holyrood, without requiring the consent of Scottish ministers. In the latest events, Mr Jack wrote to the First Minister claiming she was making “false claims” about the Bill.
A new row erupted over the UK internal market bill today
Exchanges were fired between the Tories and SNP today
The Scottish Secretary said in the letter, seen by Express.co.uk, said: “I’m afraid your Government is never less convincing than when it purports to champion a system it unashamedly wishes to overthrow. “Independence would destroy devolution, ending our system of two governments which was backed overwhelmingly by the people of Scotland in the referendums of 1997 and 2014. “The UK Government emphatically supports devolution and our Bill will strengthen the Scottish Parliament and create new opportunities for Scotland. “Your colourful description of the Internal Market Bill as ‘an abomination’ is deeply regrettable." READ MORE: Is it value for money? BBC Scotland handed BAD NEWS over new figures
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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack wrote to Nicola Sturgeon
Alister Jack said Ms Sturgeon made false allegations against the Bill
“As we approach an economically disastrous no deal Brexit – or a low-deal Brexit that will be little better – in the teeth of a global pandemic and the worst recession in centuries, what binding assurance can we have that UK Ministers will not seek to bypass the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish ministers in deciding where and how funding is allocated in future?” Mr Russell’s concerns were echoed by counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland whose Finance Ministers met Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes this week. Welsh finance minister Rebecca Evans said she was "deeply concerned that the Bill gives UK ministers, for the first time since devolution, powers to fund activity in areas which are clearly devolved to Wales". Conor Murphy MLA, Sinn Féin finance minister in Northern Ireland, added: "The Internal Market Bill will give the British Government wide-ranging powers to make funding decisions in devolved areas.
Pete Wishart quizzed Mr Jack this week


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Labour civil war chaos: Trade union boss caught laughing at 'meaningless' Starmer slogan

Sir Keir Starmer 's latest leadership slogan has been ruthlessly savaged by trade union chief Len McCluskey .
The General Secretary of the Unite Union said that the new slogan ' A New Leadership ' was `` meaningless '' and dull .
He went on to warn Sir Keir that the Labour leader will be `` in trouble '' if he does not follow a `` radical Corbyn agenda '' .
Mr McCluskey 's warnings came amid Labour 's four-day annual party conference , which started on Saturday .
In an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sunday , the left-wing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` to listen to the left '' .
Sophy Ridge claimed Sir Keir 's new leadership slogan `` is a bit of a dig at Jeremy Corbyn '' .
Mr McCluskey laughed , saying : `` Well , it 's not got my pulses running !
`` It 's a bit meaningless , actually .
It is just a statement of fact , is n't it ? ''
JUST IN : Keir Starmer accused of stealing Boris ' Brexiteer language on Ridge He also had a dig at the party leader , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit referendum last year .
The Unite Union boss claimed : `` Labour lost the election on one issue only : Brexit . ''
Ridge said : `` You said last month - Keir has to recognise that the ship he is sailing , if it lists too much to the right , it will go under .
Are you worried ? ''
Mr McCluskey responded : `` I ’ m not worried at the moment , but of course we will review the situation . ''
The leading ally to former leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a `` great position '' to become Prime Minister - but only if he follows Mr Corbyn 's `` radical progressive agenda '' .
The leader of the Unite Union , which is the UK and Ireland 's biggest union , continued : `` He needs to listen to the left because without the left within our movement , then Keir will I ’ m afraid sail the ship onto the rocks .
`` I don ’ t think he ’ ll do that - I think he ’ s up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would happen if Sir Keir abandoned Mr Corbyn '' s far-left policies , Mr McCluskey said bluntly : `` He will be in trouble . ''
Labour 's four-day annual conference , the first under his leadership , will all take place online .

Keir Starmer’s slogan labelled ‘meaningless’ by McCluskey
Sir Keir Starmer's latest leadership slogan has been ruthlessly savaged by trade union chief Len McCluskey. The General Secretary of the Unite Union said that the new slogan 'A New Leadership' was "meaningless" and dull. He went on to warn Sir Keir that the Labour leader will be "in trouble" if he does not follow a "radical Corbyn agenda".
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Mr McCluskey's warnings came amid Labour's four-day annual party conference, which started on Saturday. In an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sunday, the left-wing trade union chief warned Sir Keir had "to listen to the left". Sophy Ridge claimed Sir Keir's new leadership slogan "is a bit of a dig at Jeremy Corbyn". Mr McCluskey laughed, saying: "Well, it's not got my pulses running! "It's a bit meaningless, actually. It is just a statement of fact, isn't it?" JUST IN: Keir Starmer accused of stealing Boris' Brexiteer language on Ridge
Starmer's latest leadership slogan has been ruthlessly savaged by trade union chief Len McCluskey
McCluskey went on to warn Sir Keir that the Labour leader will be 'in trouble'
He also had a dig at the party leader, who was a fervent supporter of a second Brexit referendum last year. The Unite Union boss claimed: "Labour lost the election on one issue only: Brexit." Ridge said: "You said last month - Keir has to recognise that the ship he is sailing, if it lists too much to the right, it will go under. Are you worried?" Mr McCluskey responded: "I’m not worried at the moment, but of course we will review the situation." The leading ally to former leader Jeremy Corbyn said that Keir Starmer was in a "great position" to become Prime Minister - but only if he follows Mr Corbyn's "radical progressive agenda". The leader of the Unite Union, which is the UK and Ireland's biggest union, continued: "He needs to listen to the left because without the left within our movement, then Keir will I’m afraid sail the ship onto the rocks.
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Keir Starmer avoids questions on his Jeremy Corbyn stance
McCluskey demanded Keir Starmer stick to Jeremy Corbyn's 'radical progressive agenda'
Sir Keir Starmer has also been warned against 'watering down' the 'radical policies'


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Ridge ridicules Starmer for stealing Boris' language after dramatic 'Brexiteer conversion'

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Sky News ' Sophy Ridge has questioned Sir Keir Starmer 's dramatic `` conversion '' from a Remainer to a Brexiteer once he became Labour leader .
During a tense interview with the Labour leader , Ridge questioned Labour 's new slogan urging the Government to `` get on with Brexit '' .
Sir Keir responded by insisting the `` Leave versus Remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have left the EU '' .
The Sky News host mocked the Labour leader , who previously campaigned for a second Brexit referendum .
Ridge claimed he was `` borrowing Boris ' language '' and `` re-ordering Boris Johnson 's promise on Brexit '' .
She said : `` I am quite interested in your conversion from someone who supported a second referendum to now wants to now , I quote , 'get on with Brexit ' . ''
Sir Keir responded : `` The Prime Minister promised there was an oven-ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and deliver on that promise .
`` If he fails to do so , he owns that failure .
Re-opening old wounds and going back on agreements is a distraction .
Go on and get that deal . ''
JUST IN : Labour blow : Sir Keir Starmer NOT TRUSTED on Brexit or economy in poll

Brexit: Sophy Ridge grills Keir Starmer on Labour's position
Sky News' Sophy Ridge has questioned Sir Keir Starmer's dramatic "conversion" from a Remainer to a Brexiteer once he became Labour leader. During a tense interview with the Labour leader, Ridge questioned Labour's new slogan urging the Government to "get on with Brexit". Sir Keir responded by insisting the "Leave versus Remain argument is over," adding "we have left the EU".
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The Sky News host mocked the Labour leader, who previously campaigned for a second Brexit referendum. Ridge claimed he was "borrowing Boris' language" and "re-ordering Boris Johnson's promise on Brexit". She said: "I am quite interested in your conversion from someone who supported a second referendum to now wants to now, I quote, 'get on with Brexit'." Sir Keir responded: "The Prime Minister promised there was an oven-ready deal, and he needs to get on and deliver on that promise. "If he fails to do so, he owns that failure. Re-opening old wounds and going back on agreements is a distraction. Go on and get that deal." JUST IN: Labour blow: Sir Keir Starmer NOT TRUSTED on Brexit or economy in poll
Ridge has questioned Sir Keir Starmer's dramatic change of language
Labour's four-day virtual annual conference, the first under his leadership, started on Saturday
Ridge followed up: "You say you want to get on with Brexit, stop banging on about Europe, and focus on coronavirus. "I can't help wondering, given you were so passionately in favour of a second referendum, if this more about politics than principle? "You know talking about Brexit is bad for the Labour Party and you want it all to just go away, don't you?" Sir Keir said he accepted Brexit had happened, pointing to the "torturous process" of bitter Brexit rows before the election.
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Keir Starmer quizzed by Ridge on ‘unrealistic’ priority testing
The Sky News host mocked the Labour leader, claiming he was 'borrowing Boris' language'
A new YouGov poll found 45 percent of voters do not trust Sir Keir to handle Britain’s exit from the EU


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--EU's Achilles heel EXPOSED: Trade war with UK will ignite crisis in heart of Brussels


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Fuming Londoner confronts Sadiq Khan in furious on-air clash - 'You're endangering lives!'

Sadiq Khan was confronted by a furious Londoner who condemned the London Mayor 's `` crazy transport policies '' .
Daniel , from Golders Green , took Sadiq Khan to task over ruining London 's economic recovery from the pandemic .
The irate phone call took place during LBC 's live phone-in show with the Mayor of London .
Daniel told Mr Khan : `` I just want to know why you , as Mayor of London and chairman of Transport for London , are killing London 's economy with your crazy transport policies .
`` You are hiking your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it seven days week .
`` You are narrowing the major roads in London like Park Lane and the Euston Road .
`` You are turning bus lanes into 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . ''
JUST IN : London lockdown : Hancock and Khan discuss UK capital restrictions The furious Londoner continued : `` This is having a devastating effect on London 's businesses and London 's economic recovery . ''
`` You 're also endangering lives because emergency services are being trapped in all the congestion you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Daniel should be directing his anger to his local council or the Government .
He explained : `` The re-introduction of the congestion charge was a requirement placed upon us by the Government when they gave us the grant to fund the first six months of this financial year .
`` Another condition was to increase the charge , and expand the scope .
I agree with you , I 'm not happy with those price increases . ''
He claimed that if TfL had not hiked up these charges , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triggering a collapse in London 's public transport services .
Mr Khan said : `` We would have had to cut services on our tubes , buses and trams , at a time when we need to increase our public transport to ensure social distancing . ''
He claimed that the government 's requirements were political ahead of the mayoral election next May .
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Sadiq Khan slammed by caller for ‘killing’ London’s economy
Sadiq Khan was confronted by a furious Londoner who condemned the Mayor's "crazy transport policies". Daniel, from Golders Green, took Sadiq Khan to task over ruining London's economic recovery from the pandemic. The irate phone call took place during LBC's live phone-in show with the Mayor of London.
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Daniel told Mr Khan: "I just want to know why you, as Mayor of London and chairman of Transport for London, are killing London's economy with your crazy transport policies. "You are hiking your congestion charge up 30 percent and making it seven days week. "You are narrowing the major roads in London like Park Lane and the Euston Road. "You are turning bus lanes into 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." JUST IN: London lockdown: Hancock and Khan discuss UK capital restrictions
Sadiq Khan was confronted by a furious Londoner
Khan said that Daniel should be directing his anger to his local council or the Government
The furious Londoner continued: "This is having a devastating effect on London's businesses and London's economic recovery. "You're also endangering lives because emergency services are being trapped in all the congestion you're creating." Mr Khan claimed that Daniel should be directing his anger to his local council or the Government. He explained: "The re-introduction of the congestion charge was a requirement placed upon us by the Government when they gave us the grant to fund the first six months of this financial year.
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Sadiq Khan claimed that if he had not hiked up these charges, the Government would have pulled TfL's grant
Sadiq Khan 'angry' over Government's handling of testing
"Another condition was to increase the charge, and expand the scope. I agree with you, I'm not happy with those price increases." He claimed that if TfL had not hiked up these charges, the Government would have pulled its grant, triggering a collapse in London's public transport services. Mr Khan said: "We would have had to cut services on our tubes, buses and trams, at a time when we need to increase our public transport to ensure social distancing." He claimed that the government's requirements were political ahead of the mayoral election next May. DON'T MISS: BBC's Andrew Marr erupts after Starmer dodges Brexit questions [INTERVIEW]
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Sadiq Khan claimed that the government's requirements were political, with the mayoral election next May


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--BBC's Andrew Marr erupts after Starmer dodges Brexit questions 'Straight answer, please!'

The BBC 's Andrew Marr blew up at Sir Keir Starmer this morning , demanding some `` straight answers '' on Brexit .
Andrew Marr grilled the Labour leader on questions around fisheries , state aid and yet another Brexit extension .
When Sir Keir dodged these questions , Marr erupted : `` A straight answer , please ! ''
Marr had asked Sir Keir whether he would back down to EU demands on fisheries and state aid .
The BBC host said : `` To resolve this problem with the EU there are two things that can happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two outstanding issues , which is fishing and state aid .
`` Would you agree that the EU position is right on that or would you like the UK to hold out against the EU ? ''
JUST IN : Matt Hancock threatens Brits with further COVID restrictions Sir Keir responded : `` I think those two issues are capable of resolution .
`` I think the government should get on with negotiating instead of introducing legislation to breach the agreement it already signed . ''
Marr continued to press : `` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they might do in the next few days , would you support an extension ? ''
When Sir Keir said `` these talks do n't need to break down , Andrew , '' the BBC host hit back : `` A straight answer , please ! ''
The Labour leader responded : `` I want the government to get on with what it said it would do , and that is delivering a deal . ''
Marr then asked : `` Which do you prefer - an extension or no deal ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want no-deal but I do not accept these two issues can not be resolved . ''
London lockdown : Hancock and Khan discuss UK capital restrictions [ INTERVIEW ] Labour civil war : Chaos erupts as trade union boss laughs at Starmer [ VIDEO ] Holiday horror : Freak weather devastates Greece with killer cyclone [ VIDEO ] He later said that he was sceptical of the Government ’ s arguments on state aid because the UK does not spend as much on state aid as currently allowed under EU rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state aid that Germany and France use , adding : `` I think the question on state aid is why on earth are they not taking advantage of the rules as they are now ?
`` Germany and France do .
If they are so keen , they should get on and use it . ''
Sir Keir also told Marr that a second independence referendum would have to be “ looked at ” if the SNP win a majority at the next election .
He continued : “ I think another independence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s why the Labour party will be campaigning into the May elections on the economy and ensuring our public services are in the right place and defeating coronavirus .
`` I am frustrated in a sense , that in the middle of a pandemic , we ’ ve got the SNP talking about independence , we ’ ve got the Tory party talking about Brexit .
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Keir Starmer told to 'pick an answer' by Andrew Marr
The BBC's Andrew Marr blew up at Sir Keir Starmer this morning, demanding some "straight answers" on Brexit. Andrew Marr grilled the Labour leader on questions around fisheries, state aid and yet another Brexit extension. When Sir Keir appeared to dodge the questions, Marr erupted: "A straight answer, please!"
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Marr had asked Sir Keir whether he would back down to EU demands on fisheries and state aid. The BBC host said: "To resolve this problem with the EU there are two things that can happen. "Either there is agreement on the two outstanding issues, which is fishing and state aid. "Would you agree that the EU position is right on that or would you like the UK to hold out against the EU?" JUST IN: Matt Hancock threatens Brits with further COVID restrictions
Marr grilled the Labour leader on questions around fisheries, state aid and Brexit extension
Keir said that he was sceptical of the Government’s arguments on state aid
Sir Keir responded: "I think those two issues are capable of resolution. "I think the government should get on with negotiating instead of introducing legislation to breach the agreement it already signed." Marr continued to press: "If these talks break down completely, as they might do in the next few days, would you support an extension?" When Sir Keir said "these talks don't need to break down, Andrew," the BBC host hit back: "A straight answer, please!"
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The BBC's Andrew Marr blew up at Sir Keir Starmer this morning
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Sir Keir also told Marr that a second independence referendum would have to be 'looked at'


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Sturgeon's independence plans threatened as Keir Starmer vows to campaign against them

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Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this month that a draft Bill setting out the proposed terms , timing and question for another independence vote would be introduced before May 's Holyrood election .
But Sir Keir Starmer said Labour will campaign in Scotland ahead of the 2021 Scottish parliamentary elections on the basis the party does not want a second independence referendum .
He argued the focus should be primarily on the coronavirus pandemic .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I think another independence referendum will be divisive and that 's why the Labour Party will be campaigning into the May elections on the economy , rebuilding the economy , on ensuring our public services are in the right place and defeating coronavirus .
`` I 'm frustrated in a sense that in the middle of a pandemic we 've got the SNP talking about independence , we 've got the Tory party talking about Brexit when , in my view , they should be focusing on pulling together to defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things I think will take many , many people by surprise is that there has n't been a COBRA meeting for months . ''
Asked whether there should be a second independence referendum if the SNP win a majority in May , he said : `` The Labour Party will be campaigning into May on the basis that what we do n't want is another divisive referendum . ''
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IndyRef2: Starmer says he is ‘frustrated’ with SNP on referendum
Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this month that a draft Bill setting out the proposed terms, timing and question for another independence vote would be introduced before May's Holyrood election. But Sir Keir Starmer said Labour will campaign in Scotland ahead of the 2021 Scottish parliamentary elections on the basis the party does not want a second independence referendum. He argued the focus should be primarily on the coronavirus pandemic.
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Speaking to Sky News, Sir Keir said: "I think another independence referendum will be divisive and that's why the Labour Party will be campaigning into the May elections on the economy, rebuilding the economy, on ensuring our public services are in the right place and defeating coronavirus. "I'm frustrated in a sense that in the middle of a pandemic we've got the SNP talking about independence, we've got the Tory party talking about Brexit when, in my view, they should be focusing on pulling together to defeat the virus. "One of the things I think will take many, many people by surprise is that there hasn't been a COBRA meeting for months." Asked whether there should be a second independence referendum if the SNP win a majority in May, he said: "The Labour Party will be campaigning into May on the basis that what we don't want is another divisive referendum." READ MORE: Nicola gives in! Victory as Scottish Government vows to be more honest
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It comes as fewer than a third of Scots believe an independence referendum should be a priority for the Scottish Government, according to a new poll. It followed a series of polls suggesting a majority of Scots are now in favour of breaking with the Union. But a new survey commissioned by the pro-UK campaign group Scotland in Union found 63 percent do not think an independence referendum should be a priority for the Government. Of the 1,008 Scots questioned by Survation, 28 percent said another independence vote should be a priority.
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Asked to pick up to three of the most important issues currently facing Scotland, 58 percent said the COVID-19 response and public health, followed by 50 percent who chose the NHS and 41 percent who said social care, economy and jobs. Constitutional affairs and independence was prioritised by 11 percent of people, ranking it 10th out of the 16 options, behind other issues such as housing, immigration, education and the environment - but ahead of crime and policing, family life and childcare, and transport. Among SNP voters in the 2019 general election, 35 percent said a second independence referendum is not a priority, while 18 percent ranked constitutional affairs and independence as a top priority for Scotland. DON'T MISS Nicola Sturgeon could be silenced FOREVER [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Keir Starmer exposes FATAL flaw in Corbyn’s leadership -‘Inevitable you lose the election'

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The Labour leader made the admission as he discussed his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn ’ s crushing defeat in the general election in December last year .
Sir Keir unveiled the huge flaws in Mr Corbyn ’ s campaign and why it was “ undeliverable ” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Tories gained a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons .
He said : “ I ’ m not going to shy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manifesto had far too much in it .
“ It was overloaded to the point where people didn ’ t believe it was deliverable .
`` And once you ’ re in that space it is inevitable that you lose an election.
“ But the pandemic in the past six months has almost sort of swept away all the arguments about 2019 , 2017 or 2015 because I think that we have to make the case that we can not go back to business as usual at the end of this .
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Keir Starmer avoids questions on his Jeremy Corbyn stance
The Labour leader made the admission as he discussed his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn’s crushing defeat in the general election in December last year. Sir Keir unveiled the huge flaws in Mr Corbyn’s campaign and why it was “undeliverable” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Tories gained a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons.
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He said: “I’m not going to shy away from the fact that our 2019 manifesto had far too much in it. “It was overloaded to the point where people didn’t believe it was deliverable. "And once you’re in that space it is inevitable that you lose an election.“But the pandemic in the past six months has almost sort of swept away all the arguments about 2019, 2017 or 2015 because I think that we have to make the case that we cannot go back to business as usual at the end of this.”
Keir Starmer has admitted it was “inevitable” the Labour Party would lose the 2019 election
Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the huge flaws in Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign
Sir Keir, a former director of public prosecutions who is well known for opposing Brexit, has so far used his premiership to distance himself from Mr Corbyn’s far Left. Mr Corbyn stepped down as Labour leader and was replaced by former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir on April 4 following a lengthy party election contest.
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Corbyn stepped down as Labour leader and was replaced by former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir on April 4
The party of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown had endured its worst election performance since 1935 in December 2019, when infighting over strategy, a confused policy over Brexit and allegations of unchecked anti-Semitism turned traditional voters away. Mr Starmer, 58, said the coronavirus crisis meant “we cannot go back to business as usual at the end of this”.
He also told The Sunday Times: “We have learnt what we value most. We’ve seen cruelly exposed the fragilities of our public services and the economy. “And we’ve got to put forward a vision of a better Britain.”
Main reason for not sticking with Labour
His remarks come after a recent YouGov poll found nearly half (45 percent) of voters do not “trust” Sir Keir to handle Britain’s exit from the EU compared to 29 percent who said they do.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Matt Hancock threatens Britons with further COVID restrictions 'Follow the rules!'

Matt Hancock said he was `` very worried '' about the second wave of the virus now emerging in the UK .
The Health Secretary said there was a danger the infection rate could `` shoot through the roof '' if people did not follow the Government 's rules .
His comments came as the Government announced people in England could face fines of up to £10,000 if they refuse an order to self-isolate .
Speaking to Sky News , Mr Hancock said : `` The nation faces a tipping point .
`` We have a choice .
Either everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six and the need to self-isolate if you have a positive test or if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace - or we will have to take more measures .
`` I do n't want to see more measures , more restrictive measures , but if people do n't follow the rules that is how the virus spreads .
`` We will support people who do the right thing and we will come down hard on people who do the wrong thing . ''
READ MORE : Sky 's Sophy Ridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' demand He added : `` We have seen in the data that some people who need to self-isolate are not doing so .
`` If you have been asked to self-isolate then you either definitely have the coronavirus or you are highly likely to have coronavirus , and so it is mission critical that you isolate .
`` I am very worried about this second wave .
`` We have seen in other countries around Europe how it can absolutely shoot through the roof . ''
Fines will initially start at £1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for `` the most egregious breaches '' including those who stop other people from self-isolating , such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order .
On Friday , the Prime Minister acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were `` inevitable '' .
Announcing the new rules , Mr Johnson said : `` The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of passing on coronavirus .
`` And so nobody underestimates just how important this is , new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have the virus or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace .
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Matt Hancock warns Brits of further national restrictions
Matt Hancock said he was "very worried" about the second wave of the virus now emerging in the UK. The Health Secretary said there was a danger the infection rate could "shoot through the roof" if people did not follow the Government's rules. His comments came as the Government announced people in England could face fines of up to £10,000 if they refuse an order to self-isolate.
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Speaking to Sky News, Mr Hancock said: "The nation faces a tipping point. "We have a choice. Either everybody follows the rules - the rule of six and the need to self-isolate if you have a positive test or if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace - or we will have to take more measures. "I don't want to see more measures, more restrictive measures, but if people don't follow the rules that is how the virus spreads. "We will support people who do the right thing and we will come down hard on people who do the wrong thing." READ MORE: Sky's Sophy Ridge lashes out at Keir Starmer over 'unrealistic' demand
Matt Hancock has warned the Government can impose fresh national coronavirus restrictions
People in England will face fines of up to £10,000 if they refuse an order to self-isolate
He added: "We have seen in the data that some people who need to self-isolate are not doing so. "If you have been asked to self-isolate then you either definitely have the coronavirus or you are highly likely to have coronavirus, and so it is mission critical that you isolate. "I am very worried about this second wave. "We have seen in other countries around Europe how it can absolutely shoot through the roof."
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Fines will initially start at £1,000 rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for "the most egregious breaches" including those who stop other people from self-isolating, such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order. On Friday, the Prime Minister acknowledged the long-feared second wave of the pandemic affecting countries such as France and Spain had reached Britain and that more cases of the disease were "inevitable". Announcing the new rules, Mr Johnson said: "The best way we can fight this virus is by everyone following the rules and self-isolating if they're at risk of passing on coronavirus. "And so nobody underestimates just how important this is, new regulations will mean you are legally obliged to do so if you have the virus or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace. DON'T MISS London anti-lockdown protest: Clashes with police turn violent [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-22--Jeremy Corbyn's leadership savaged as Keir Starmer takes brutal dig at ex-Labour leader

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In his first set-piece speech since taking the helm , Sir Keir is expected to stress the party is `` under new leadership '' as he seeks to rebuild Labour following last year ’ s humiliating general election defeat .
Labour had been losing support in traditional heartlands over successive elections , but December 's vote saw swathes of seats fall to Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he stands for ! '
Starmer ripped apart on Labour beliefs Addressing the Labour Party conference Sir Keir will make his pitch that by being `` a credible opposition '' and by `` taking the job seriously '' he can regain the electorate 's trust .
`` I ask you : take another look at Labour .
We 're under new leadership .
We love this country as you do , '' he will tell members at the conference being held online because of coronavirus .
Some voters questioned whether Mr Corbyn was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own values in an attempt to restore support for the party .
`` My vision for Britain is simple : I want this to be the best country to grow up in and the best country to grow old in .
A country in which we put family first , '' Sir Keir will say .
READ MORE : Labour civil war : Chaos erupts as trade union boss laughs at Starmer

Keir Starmer says he wants UK to be 'best place to grow up in'
In his first set-piece speech since taking the helm, Sir Keir is expected to stress the party is "under new leadership" as he seeks to rebuild Labour following last year’s humiliating general election defeat. Labour had been losing support in traditional heartlands over successive elections, but December's vote saw swathes of seats fall to Boris Johnson's Conservatives.
Addressing the Labour Party conference Sir Keir will make his pitch that by being "a credible opposition" and by "taking the job seriously" he can regain the electorate's trust. "I ask you: take another look at Labour. We're under new leadership. We love this country as you do," he will tell members at the conference being held online because of coronavirus. Some voters questioned whether Mr Corbyn was patriotic, but Sir Keir will stress his own values in an attempt to restore support for the party. "My vision for Britain is simple: I want this to be the best country to grow up in and the best country to grow old in. A country in which we put family first," Sir Keir will say. READ MORE: Labour civil war: Chaos erupts as trade union boss laughs at Starmer
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership will be a target of Starmer in his conference speech
The Labour Party was demolished at the polls under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
"A country that embodies the values I hold dear. Decency, fairness, opportunity, compassion and security. "Security for our nation, our families and all of our communities." That vision, he will say from Doncaster, will include "properly-funded public services" and a "world-class education which unleashes everyone's potential". Sir Keir, having been warned by the party's left not to stray too far to the right in trying to win support, will say the way forward is "working hand-in-hand with businesses and trade unions" to create high-quality jobs. READ MORE: Jeremy Corbyn's staggering Brexit ignorance laid bare
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Jeremy Corbyn was criticised for being 'unpatriotic' as Labour leader
And he will say that the nation should be committed to "a greener, cleaner and fairer society", in which policies are judged by what they do "for the planet tomorrow". After the Prime Minister came under widespread criticism for threatening to break international law over Brexit, Sir Keir will pledge to ensure the UK is "once again admired and respected". Sir Keir will say the nation should lead by example in tackling the climate crisis while being "an active force for good in the world". Mr Corbyn was expected to make his first major public appearance on Monday evening when addressing an online rally of the Socialist Campaign Group. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-21--Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession' with Russian NHS leak used by Labour

Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at claims his party 's general election campaign may have been influenced by Russia .
In July , the British Government accused Russian hackers of seeking to meddle with the UK 's 2019 general election .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also said there was evidence that the documents on UK-US trade discussions that were used by Labour in the campaign had been leaked by Russia .
In response , during an online rally , Mr Corbyn told viewers : `` In the general election , yes it did become the Brexit election .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out some copies of the secret trade talks between Britain and the Trump administration .
`` Those secret trade talks to put our public services , not just our NHS , on the negotiating table for American companies to take over .
`` Did the wonderful British media pick this up as a story of interest ? ''
He continued : `` No , they claimed that I 'd been given them by the Russians .
`` Their obsession with Russia overtook everything else .
`` Well , I simply say this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
`` But also understand that what unites people is opposition to poverty , to austerity and to environmental degradation . ''
The former Labour leader was speaking at the Socialist Campaign Group 's virtual rally .
The Labour Party is currently holding its annual conference , although proceedings are entirely online due to the pandemic .
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy admitted to Sky News that Mr Corbyn had failed on his policy towards Russia .
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`` When the Salisbury attacks happened , we prevaricated , we equivocated , we called for dialogue at a moment when chemical weapons had been used on the streets of the UK .
`` What that did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has invaded its neighbours , that has interfered in elections across European democratic countries over several years , that has had an appalling record of human rights against its own people , against LGBT people , Muslims and other minorities , and used chemical weapons on the streets of the UK off the hook .
`` We also let the Conservative Government off the hook because I believe they have been desperately slow to wake up to the threat that is posed by the current Putin administration .
`` We should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that . ''

Jeremy Corbyn discusses links to Russia during 2019 election
Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at claims his party's general election campaign may have been influenced by Russia. In July, the British Government accused Russian hackers of seeking to meddle with the UK's 2019 general election. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also said there was evidence that the documents on UK-US trade discussions that were used by Labour in the campaign had been leaked by Russia.
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In response, during an online rally, Mr Corbyn told viewers: "In the general election, yes it did become the Brexit election. "You might remember in Sheffield, I brought out some copies of the secret trade talks between Britain and the Trump administration. "Those secret trade talks to put our public services, not just our NHS, on the negotiating table for American companies to take over. "Did the wonderful British media pick this up as a story of interest?" READ MORE: 'Crackpot' Piers Corbyn sparks fury as GMB viewers rage
Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession' with Russian NHS leak used by Labour
'Their obsession with Russia overtook everything else.'
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He continued: "No, they claimed that I'd been given them by the Russians. "Their obsession with Russia overtook everything else. "Well, I simply say this, understand what happened in the past five years. "But also understand that what unites people is opposition to poverty, to austerity and to environmental degradation."
'Well, I simply say this, understand what happened in the past five years.'
Keir Starmer avoids questions on his Jeremy Corbyn stance
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