thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--George Eustice threatens major standoff with EU trawlers if Brexit trade talks collapse

Crucial Brexit negotiations are set to come to an end this month , two months before the transition period is over .
But fishing remains one of the key sticking points to a deal .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised not bow to the demands which would allow EU trawlers to maintain permanent access to British waters .
And now , environment secretary George Eustice has said minister have put in place a “ five-fold increase in our enforcement capacity ” in preparation for a potential stand-off with EU trawlermen .
When asked if Britain would defend its waters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are .
“ And in fact , the main lesson of the Cod War was it ’ s much easier to protect your waters against access from overseas vessels than it is to try to defend a notion of an historic access that ’ s no longer available to us.
” Mr Eustice is referring to the 1970s ‘ Cod Wars ’ , which saw British trawlers clash with Icelandic vessels in an attempt to maintain fishing rights in the North Atlantic .
It is believed by the start of next year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navy patrol crafts will have doubled from three to six .
Last week , the UK chief negotiator David Frost said the “ outlines of a deal ” were visible , even though the process could last into next month .
Mr Johnson has said he could walk away from the negotiating table if no agreement is truck before October 15 .
READ MORE : Scotland fishing chief urges EU to make up mind on Brexit deal However , Mr Eustice believes the crucial talks could continue for another three weeks .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve really got to have some kind of heads of terms understanding about whether there ’ s a landing zone by the middle of October .
“ And we really can ’ t let things stretch on much beyond the first week of November because businesses need to know where they stand.
” A source added Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief negotiator , believes an agreement might not be signed until early next month .
DO N'T MISS Brussels infighting : Barnier and EU leaders RAGE at von der Leyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How Britain will trade its way out of crisis [ INSIGHT ] Brexit bombshell : Act NOW or leave UK at mercy of EU , warn lawyers [ COMMENT ] During an interview this week , Mr Johnson appealed to European leaders to come to terms .
He told the BBC : “ I hope that we get a deal , it ’ s up to our friends .
“ They ’ ve done a deal with Canada of a kind that we want , why shouldn ’ t they do it with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near , we ’ ve been members for 45 years .

Brexit: Fisherman fires warning over future of fishing industry
Crucial Brexit negotiations are set to come to an end this month, two months before the transition period is over. But fishing remains one of the key sticking points to a deal.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised not bow to the demands which would allow EU trawlers to maintain permanent access to British waters. And now, environment secretary George Eustice has said minister have put in place a “five-fold increase in our enforcement capacity” in preparation for a potential stand-off with EU trawlermen. When asked if Britain would defend its waters, he said: “Yes, we are. “And in fact, the main lesson of the Cod War was it’s much easier to protect your waters against access from overseas vessels than it is to try to defend a notion of an historic access that’s no longer available to us.”
George Eustice threatens major standoff with EU
Boris Johnson promises not to bow to EU demands
Mr Eustice is referring to the 1970s ‘Cod Wars’, which saw British trawlers clash with Icelandic vessels in an attempt to maintain fishing rights in the North Atlantic. It is believed by the start of next year, the ‘cod squad’ of Royal Navy patrol crafts will have doubled from three to six. Last week, the UK chief negotiator David Frost said the “outlines of a deal” were visible, even though the process could last into next month. Mr Johnson has said he could walk away from the negotiating table if no agreement is truck before October 15. READ MORE: Scotland fishing chief urges EU to make up mind on Brexit deal
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UK Brexit chief negotiator David Frost
However, Mr Eustice believes the crucial talks could continue for another three weeks. He told the Mail: “We’ve really got to have some kind of heads of terms understanding about whether there’s a landing zone by the middle of October. “And we really can’t let things stretch on much beyond the first week of November because businesses need to know where they stand.” A source added Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, believes an agreement might not be signed until early next month. DON'T MISS
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During an interview this week, Mr Johnson appealed to European leaders to come to terms. He told the BBC: “I hope that we get a deal, it’s up to our friends. “They’ve done a deal with Canada of a kind that we want, why shouldn’t they do it with us? “We’re so near, we’ve been members for 45 years.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Sturgeon's referendum demands shot down by Boris: 'Six years NOT once in generation!'

SNP calls for a second referendum on independence have exponentially increased since the Brexit referendum in 2016 despite the Westminster Government rejecting the demands .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pointed out the top echelons of the party had said the 2014 referendum would be `` once in a generation . ''
Asked if he would agree to a rerun should Nicola Sturgeon secure a majority at the polls in May 2021 , Mr Hohnson said : `` What I would say is that this country has a big job now of building back Britain better after the coronavirus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , quite frankly , for us to have another referendum .
We 've had a referendum in 2014 .
`` We were told it was a once in a generation event by the leaders of the Scottish National Party .
`` Six years does n't seem to me once a generation . ''
First Minister Sturgeon earlier this year urged Mr Johnson to allow a new referendum after the SNP secured the majority of Scottish Commons 's seats at the general election in December .
JUST IN : Brussels infighting chaos : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ der Leyen 's punishment plot Ms Sturgeon has argued Scotland should be allowed to hold a vote after both the Brexit referendum and the subsequent two general election highlighted a clear difference of directions from the rest of the UK .
Support for the Yes campaign has increased over the past few months , a spike many have linked to Ms Sturgeon 's conduct throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
But Mr Johnson struck down the suggestion of a break up of the union warning Scottish voters the SNP would be `` handing back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance .
The Scottish Government has signalled they would have Scotland apply for membership of the European Union should the SNP successfully campaign for independence .
READ MORE : Nigel Farage throws gauntlet down as he warns 'more battles to be fought ' to secure Brexit Last month Ms Sturgeon announced she will set out plans for a new independence referendum before the next Scottish election scheduled for May 2021 .
The First Minister maintained combined impact of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit had highlighted the `` limitations '' the Scottish Government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect and renew '' the nation .
The policy document said : `` That is why , before the end of this [ Scottish ] parliament , we will publish a draft bill for an independence referendum — setting out the terms of a future referendum clearly and unambiguously to the people of Scotland . ''
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross hit out at plans for a new referendum , insisting the SNP should focus on the future .
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SNP calls for a second referendum on independence have exponentially increased since the Brexit referendum in 2016 despite the Westminster Government rejecting the demands. Prime Minister Boris Johnson pointed out the top echelons of the party had said the 2014 referendum would be "once in a generation." Asked if he would agree to a rerun should Nicola Sturgeon secure a majority at the polls in May 2021, Mr Hohnson said: "What I would say is that this country has a big job now of building back Britain better after the coronavirus.
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"I don't think this is the time, quite frankly, for us to have another referendum. We've had a referendum in 2014. "We were told it was a once in a generation event by the leaders of the Scottish National Party. "Six years doesn't seem to me once a generation." First Minister Sturgeon earlier this year urged Mr Johnson to allow a new referendum after the SNP secured the majority of Scottish Commons's seats at the general election in December. JUST IN: Brussels infighting chaos: Barnier and EU leaders rage at von der Leyen's punishment plot
The SNP has been warned Boris Johnson will not cave to its referendum demands
Boris Johnson reminded the SNP they had said the vote was a "once in a generation" poll
Ms Sturgeon has argued Scotland should be allowed to hold a vote after both the Brexit referendum and the subsequent two general election highlighted a clear difference of directions from the rest of the UK. Support for the Yes campaign has increased over the past few months, a spike many have linked to Ms Sturgeon's conduct throughout the coronavirus pandemic. But Mr Johnson struck down the suggestion of a break up of the union warning Scottish voters the SNP would be "handing back control" to Brussels if given the chance. The Scottish Government has signalled they would have Scotland apply for membership of the European Union should the SNP successfully campaign for independence. READ MORE: Nigel Farage throws gauntlet down as he warns 'more battles to be fought' to secure Brexit
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Sturgeon's IndyRef2 bid is 'poisonous discourse' says Galloway
Nicola Sturgeon said she will renew her pledge for independence ahead of the Scottish election in 2021
Scotland has seen several pro-independence marches since 2014
Support for Scotland's independence has increased over the past few years


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Asylum system crackdown: Endless ‘legal bids will end’ in huge immigration shake-up

Illegal arrivals will be prevented from making `` endless legal claims to remain '' and the removal of people with no right to live in the UK will be speeded up , Ms Patel is expected to say in her speech to the Conservative conference .
She will argue Britain 's system is `` fundamentally broken '' and costs taxpayers more than £1billion a year .
She will also claim present arrangements let down people who have genuinely fled danger overseas by leaving them `` stuck '' in a failing system .
When she takes the stage for the Conservatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say : `` A fair asylum system should provide safe haven to those fleeing persecution , oppression or tyranny .
`` But ours does n't , because our asylum system is fundamentally broken and we have a responsibility to act .
`` Right now , the most vulnerable are stuck in this broken system , with over 40,000 other people .
`` Almost half of these claims take a year or more to reach a decision , costing UK taxpayers over £1billion each year - the highest amount in almost two decades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a young person who legally claimed asylum but was left `` languishing in the broken system '' and detail the case of a `` dangerous foreign national offender '' who committed an `` abhorrent crime '' and is using `` meritless '' claims to stay in the UK .
Ms Patel will also give an example of someone who reached Britain in a small boat having first `` passed through numerous safe countries '' where it would have been possible to claim asylum .
She is expected to say : `` From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] a repressive regime , to proudly resettling more Syrian refugees than any other EU country , to supporting campaigners fleeing political persecution in Hong Kong , under Conservative leadership the United Kingdom has and always will provide sanctuary when the lights are being switched off on people 's liberties .
`` So , I will introduce a new system that is firm and fair .
Fair and compassionate towards those who need help ; fair by welcoming people through safe and legal routes ; but firm because we will stop the abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because we will stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain ; and firm , because we will expedite the removal of those who have no claim for protection .
`` After decades of inaction by successive governments we will address the moral , legal , practical problems with this broken system .
Because what exists now is neither firm nor fair .
`` And I will bring forward legislation to deliver on that commitment .
I will take every necessary step to fix this broken system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asylum system in decades . ''
The Home Secretary will also promise to crack down on gangs that bring people to the UK illegally .
`` I will accelerate our operational response to illegal migration , '' she will say .
`` We will continue to hunt down the criminal gangs who traffic people into our country .
`` I will continue to use the full force of our outstanding National Crime Agency and intelligence agencies to go after them .
`` We will make more immediate returns of those who come here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single week . ''
Esther McVey , a former Cabinet minister and a leading figure in the Blue Collar Conservatism movement , welcomed Ms Patel 's tough message .
She said : `` I am delighted we have a Home Secretary who is so in tune with the Blue Collar Conservatism agenda of clamping down on illegal immigration and being tough on crime .
`` We must deliver on this agenda and we will fully support Priti Patel in doing so . ''
Ms Patel 's attack on the asylum system comes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using his conference speech yesterday to fire a warning shot at the EU .
The former Brexit secretary said : `` Yes , we want a free trade deal with the EU .
But any deal must be fair .
The days of being held over a barrel by Brussels are long gone .
Under the Conservatives , there is no question : Our Government will control our fisheries , our Parliament will pass our laws , and our courts will judge them . ''

Priti Patel reveals plans for ‘firm and fair’ asylum system
Illegal arrivals will be prevented from making "endless legal claims to remain" and the removal of people with no right to live in the UK will be speeded up, Ms Patel is expected to say in her speech to the Conservative conference. She will argue Britain's system is "fundamentally broken" and costs taxpayers more than £1billion a year.
She will also claim present arrangements let down people who have genuinely fled danger overseas by leaving them "stuck" in a failing system. When she takes the stage for the Conservatives' online conference, Ms Patel will say: "A fair asylum system should provide safe haven to those fleeing persecution, oppression or tyranny. "But ours doesn't, because our asylum system is fundamentally broken and we have a responsibility to act. "Right now, the most vulnerable are stuck in this broken system, with over 40,000 other people. "Almost half of these claims take a year or more to reach a decision, costing UK taxpayers over £1billion each year - the highest amount in almost two decades." She will both describe the plight of a young person who legally claimed asylum but was left "languishing in the broken system" and detail the case of a "dangerous foreign national offender" who committed an "abhorrent crime" and is using "meritless" claims to stay in the UK. Ms Patel will also give an example of someone who reached Britain in a small boat having first "passed through numerous safe countries" where it would have been possible to claim asylum.
Asylum system crackdown: Endless ‘legal bids will end’ in huge immigration shake-up
Home Secretary Priti Patel
She is expected to say: "From the expulsion of Ugandan Asians [by] a repressive regime, to proudly resettling more Syrian refugees than any other EU country, to supporting campaigners fleeing political persecution in Hong Kong, under Conservative leadership the United Kingdom has and always will provide sanctuary when the lights are being switched off on people's liberties. "So, I will introduce a new system that is firm and fair. Fair and compassionate towards those who need help; fair by welcoming people through safe and legal routes; but firm because we will stop the abuse of the broken system. "Firm, because we will stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain; and firm, because we will expedite the removal of those who have no claim for protection. "After decades of inaction by successive governments we will address the moral, legal, practical problems with this broken system. Because what exists now is neither firm nor fair. "And I will bring forward legislation to deliver on that commitment. I will take every necessary step to fix this broken system, amounting to the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades." The Home Secretary will also promise to crack down on gangs that bring people to the UK illegally.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Liberal elite strike again! Minister attacks 'metropolitan thinkers' ruining civil service

Lord Agnew scathing review is the clearest sign yet that the Government plans to conduct a mass shake-up of the system .
He called the service “ broken ” but was keen to point out he did not think that about the people working in Whitehall .
The minister described it as `` the most over-centralised bureaucracy in the Western world '' .
He also said the `` overwhelming majority '' of civil servants were `` urban metropolitan thinkers '' .
Lord Agnew ’ s scathing review came as Michael Gove , who is responsible for overseeing the peer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a warning of his own .
Mr Gove said too many Government jobs were based in “ the Westminster and Whitehall village ” as he called for a change .
Speaking on Saturday , Lord Agnew said : `` It ’ s important to stress at the outset that while I think that the system is broken , it ’ s not the people , and good people are trapped inside the system .
`` I ’ ve worked now with civil servants for over 10 years ... 180 years ago they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of exams for promotion and a lot of that has been watered down and we don ’ t have proper technical assessments before promotions are made .
`` So this results in a desperate shortage of practical skills , financial procurement and contract management . ''
READ MORE : Civil servants should get out of their bunkers says FREDERICK FORSYTH Mr Gove suggested that the Government 's so-called `` levelling-up '' agenda will see departments move out of London .
But he stopped short of tearing apart the civil service like Lord Agnew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ amazing ” .
Speaking in conversation with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street at the virtual Conservative Party conference , Mr Gove said the delivery of free ports , HS2 and the Prime Minister 's life-time skills training guarantee would help create opportunities across the country .
DO N'T MISS Boris demands attendance figures from civil service as he cracks down [ ANALYSIS ] Dominic Cummings 'could be out by December ' [ INSIGHT ] Insider predicts FAILURE of Cummings ' Whitehall revolution [ PREDICTION ] He added : `` One area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're also looking at Government jobs .
`` Far too many Government jobs tend to be in the Westminster and Whitehall village .
`` We have an amazing civil service and it has drawn its resources and people from lots of different communities - I think we now need to give back to those communities as well .
`` I think we need some of the big Government departments and the big decision makers not in London but closer to where the action is in the North West , the West Midlands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added he wanted “ that economic and career opportunity ” craved by so many talented people across the UK to be “ close to home in the community you care about ” rather than in the capital .
He said : `` That 's part of what levelling-up means and the civil service can play a part in that . ''

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Lord Agnew scathing review is the clearest sign yet that the Government plans to conduct a mass shake-up of the system. He called the service “broken” but was keen to point out he did not think that about the people working in Whitehall.
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The minister described it as "the most over-centralised bureaucracy in the Western world". He also said the "overwhelming majority" of civil servants were "urban metropolitan thinkers". Lord Agnew’s scathing review came as Michael Gove, who is responsible for overseeing the peer’s work at the Cabinet Office, issued a warning of his own. Mr Gove said too many Government jobs were based in “the Westminster and Whitehall village” as he called for a change.
Boris Johnson, who is eyeing up a Whitehall shake-up, has been warned the civil service is 'broken'
Michael Gove said too many Government jobs are based in Whitehall and Westminster
Speaking on Saturday, Lord Agnew said: "It’s important to stress at the outset that while I think that the system is broken, it’s not the people, and good people are trapped inside the system. "I’ve worked now with civil servants for over 10 years ... 180 years ago they put in place some rigour in terms of exams for promotion and a lot of that has been watered down and we don’t have proper technical assessments before promotions are made. "So this results in a desperate shortage of practical skills, financial procurement and contract management." READ MORE: Civil servants should get out of their bunkers says FREDERICK FORSYTH
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The Prime Minister is planning a shake-up of Whitehall
Mr Gove suggested that the Government's so-called "levelling-up" agenda will see departments move out of London. But he stopped short of tearing apart the civil service like Lord Agnew did in his assessment, insisting it was “amazing”. Speaking in conversation with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street at the virtual Conservative Party conference, Mr Gove said the delivery of free ports, HS2 and the Prime Minister's life-time skills training guarantee would help create opportunities across the country. DON'T MISS
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He added: "One area I'm particularly close to, we're also looking at Government jobs. "Far too many Government jobs tend to be in the Westminster and Whitehall village. "We have an amazing civil service and it has drawn its resources and people from lots of different communities - I think we now need to give back to those communities as well.
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"I think we need some of the big Government departments and the big decision makers not in London but closer to where the action is in the North West, the West Midlands, Teesside and Tyneside." Mr Gove added he wanted “that economic and career opportunity” craved by so many talented people across the UK to be “close to home in the community you care about” rather than in the capital. He said: "That's part of what levelling-up means and the civil service can play a part in that."
Michael Gove said a shake-up of Whitehall could be part of the Government's 'levelling-up agenda'


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Scotland fishing chief urges EU to make up mind on Brexit deal -'Can't have it both ways!'

Elspeth Macdonald , chief executive officer at the Scottish Fishermen ’ s Federation , said Brussels can not expect continued unfettered access to Britain ’ s rich fishing grounds and needs to wake-up to this reality as it wrangles with the UK over the topic in deadlocked negotiations .
On Saturday Boris Johnson spoke to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the pair “ agreed the importance ” of striking a deal while acknowledging that “ significant ” gaps remain on multiple issues including fishing rights .
Ms Macdonald told Express.co.uk : “ As far as fishing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU to make to reach an agreement on fisheries that reflects the legal rights of the UK as an independent coastal state .
“ And if we can ’ t have that then the fact is that there will be no framework agreement between the UK and EU fisheries and we would simply go into the usual rounds of annual negotiations .
She added : “ The EU has a choice as to how it wants to go about this .
“ We can reach a sensible agreement that reflects the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can just negotiate with us on an annual basis for access to waters .
“ But without that sort of agreement there is no right of access.
” Ms Macdonald said the fishermen represented by the federation have waited years to reap the full benefits of Brexit and are banking on Mr Johnson to stand his ground in what remains one of the most contentious topics in trade discussions .
The Prime Minister vowed that access to the UK ’ s fishing waters would not be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterpart Michel Barnier .
READ MORE : Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining ' UK in trade talks Fishermen have long called for a release from the EU ’ s unpopular Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) arguing it prevents them from getting their fair share of catch .
Despite Mr Johnson ’ s repeated assurances to the industry , Ms Macdonald said fishermen know they are not off the hook just yet .
She said : “ They have heard the commitments and the assurances that the Government has given to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely want the Government to hold firm and make sure that they deliver on these assurances .
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“ I think until the ink is dry on a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried .
“ The industry did feel it was sold out when the UK joined the EU back in the Seventies.
” She said the CFP had put trawlers at a “ significant disadvantage ” to European boats and warned UK fishermen have “ long memories ” .
The fishing boss said regardless of how many times the Government seeks to assure them that they will not be “ sold out ” in a trade deal , fishermen remain anxious .

Brexit: Fisherman fires warning over future of fishing industry
Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive officer at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said Brussels cannot expect continued unfettered access to Britain’s rich fishing grounds and needs to wake-up to this reality as it wrangles with the UK over the topic in deadlocked negotiations. On Saturday Boris Johnson spoke to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the pair “agreed the importance” of striking a deal while acknowledging that “significant” gaps remain on multiple issues including fishing rights.
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Ms Macdonald told Express.co.uk: “As far as fishing is concerned there is a choice for the EU to make to reach an agreement on fisheries that reflects the legal rights of the UK as an independent coastal state. “And if we can’t have that then the fact is that there will be no framework agreement between the UK and EU fisheries and we would simply go into the usual rounds of annual negotiations. “So essentially there is a choice.” She added: “The EU has a choice as to how it wants to go about this.
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“We can reach a sensible agreement that reflects the UK’s new equal position or the EU can just negotiate with us on an annual basis for access to waters. “But without that sort of agreement there is no right of access.” Ms Macdonald said the fishermen represented by the federation have waited years to reap the full benefits of Brexit and are banking on Mr Johnson to stand his ground in what remains one of the most contentious topics in trade discussions. The Prime Minister vowed that access to the UK’s fishing waters would not be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations led by David Frost and his European counterpart Michel Barnier. READ MORE: Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK in trade talks
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Fishermen in Scotland are gearing up for the end of the Brexit transition period
Fishermen have long called for a release from the EU’s unpopular Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) arguing it prevents them from getting their fair share of catch. Despite Mr Johnson’s repeated assurances to the industry, Ms Macdonald said fishermen know they are not off the hook just yet. She said: “They have heard the commitments and the assurances that the Government has given to the industry since the referendum and they absolutely want the Government to hold firm and make sure that they deliver on these assurances. DON'T MISS
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“They’ve waited a long time for this. “They can wait a little longer but it’s about making sure that the right end point is reached. “I think until the ink is dry on a good deal then the industry will always be worried.
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“The industry did feel it was sold out when the UK joined the EU back in the Seventies.” She said the CFP had put trawlers at a “significant disadvantage” to European boats and warned UK fishermen have “long memories”. The fishing boss said regardless of how many times the Government seeks to assure them that they will not be “sold out” in a trade deal, fishermen remain anxious.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--SNP in crisis: Tories unveil plan to finally take back control of Scotland from Sturgeon

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has unveiled a plan to fight back against the Nicola Sturgeon 's dominance in Scotland .
Speaking to Sky News , Mr Ross said that both an SNP majority in the 2021 election and Scottish independence `` are not inevitable '' .
Recent polls suggest a majority of Scots are now in favour of independence .
Mr Ross delivered a passionate defence of the union in his speech to the Conservative party conference on Saturday .
He told Sky News ' Sophy Ridge this morning : `` This speech is a wake-up call to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we are Conservatives and Unionists .
We are the strongest unionist party in Scotland .
`` We are the only ones who can defeat the SNP and put a brake on their demands for another independence referendum . ''
JUST IN : 'It 's ALWAYS been one rule for them ' Verdict after SNP MP 's breach He explained : `` But our message is not helped by those south of the border who think that this is a foregone conclusion .
It is not .
`` They do n't look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had 13 years in power and our education system and standards are going backwards .
`` We need to do far more to support our NHS , to get on top of crime , to support the local economy because the national economy is stagnating .
`` These are the issues we should focus on , instead of working with the separatists message to take Scotland out of the UK .
`` We have had a policy of devolving and forgetting .
We need to change that mindset across government departments .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the union just six years ago .
`` The UK Government pass on significant funding - £6.5bn in this coronavirus pandemic - and then they forget .
The UK and Scottish Government need to work together more . ''
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IndyRef2: Douglas Ross outlines ‘issues SNP need to focus on’
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has unveiled a plan to fight back against the Nicola Sturgeon's dominance in Scotland. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Ross said that both an SNP majority in the 2021 election and Scottish independence "are not inevitable". Recent polls suggest a majority of Scots are now in favour of independence.
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Mr Ross delivered a passionate defence of the union in his speech to the Conservative party conference on Saturday. He told Sky News' Sophy Ridge this morning: "This speech is a wake-up call to the party. "This was remind everyone that we are Conservatives and Unionists. We are the strongest unionist party in Scotland. "We are the only ones who can defeat the SNP and put a brake on their demands for another independence referendum." JUST IN: 'It's ALWAYS been one rule for them' Verdict after SNP MP's breach
Douglas Ross has unveiled a plan to fightback against the Nicola Sturgeon's dominance in Scotland
Ross said that both an SNP majority in the 2021 election and Scottish independence 'are not inevitable'
He explained: "But our message is not helped by those south of the border who think that this is a foregone conclusion. It is not. "They don't look at the SNP's record. They have had 13 years in power and our education system and standards are going backwards. "We need to do far more to support our NHS, to get on top of crime, to support the local economy because the national economy is stagnating. "These are the issues we should focus on, instead of working with the separatists message to take Scotland out of the UK.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Keir Starmer admits deliberate snub of Jeremy Corbyn in Labour Party conference speech

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Sir Keir Starmer @ @ @ @ @ as leader at the virtual Labour Party conference last week , where he stressed the @ @ @ @ @ new leadership ” and did not once mention the name of his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ of public prosecutions referenced past Labour Prime Ministers Clement Attlee , Harold Wilson and Tony @ @ @ @ @ Observer on this decision , Sir Keir stated he only wanted to mention winners , @ @ @ @ @ the Labour Party a majority in the House of Commons .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ .
Three that won .
That ’ s why I named them .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ a really important message to the party , the movement and the country .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Labour party needs to be a party of government .

Keir Starmer: Labour must 'get serious about winning'
Sir Keir Starmer delivered his first major address as leader at the virtual Labour Party conference last week, where he stressed the opposition was now under “new leadership” and did not once mention the name of his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn. Instead the former director of public prosecutions referenced past Labour Prime Ministers Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson and Tony Blair.
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Speaking to The Observer on this decision, Sir Keir stated he only wanted to mention winners, as all three had won the Labour Party a majority in the House of Commons. He said: “I named three Labour leaders. Three that won. That’s why I named them. “I was trying to get across a really important message to the party, the movement and the country. “And that is that the Labour party needs to be a party of government.
Keir Starmer did not mention Jeremy Corbyn in his speech at the Labour Party conference
Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader in April
“We can spell out our vision, we can have fantastic policies. But unless we win an election, we are not going to do anything to change lives.” Sir Keir, who replaced Mr Corbyn as leader in April, also indicated his predecessor did not have what it takes to win an election. Sir Keir rattled off Labour’s past election wins and insisted the leaders had the ability to “promise a better future” for the country and were “credible” and “trusted”. He said: “The key to winning an election is to be able, if you like, to glimpse the future.
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Keir Starmer spoke at the virtual Labour Party conference on September 22
“You’ve got to promise a better future. That’s what happened in ’45, in the 60s and in ’97. “And you’ve got to be credible. And trusted. People have got to look at you and say you and your team are a government-in-waiting, you can run the country.” At the virtual party conference on September 22, Sir Keir said Labour had to be "brutally honest" on its own failures after suffering its worst election defeat in almost 100 years last December. Sir Keir also indicated he would be ready to rip-up the manifesto put together by Mr Corbyn by the next election. READ MORE: Coronavirus LIVE: UK records grim milestone as hospital deaths rise
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He said his programme "will be rooted in Labour values", but "it won't sound like anything you've heard before". Reflecting on his address at the party conference where he urged members to take another look at the party, Sir Keir insisted he needed to be honest about the scale of the challenge he has inherited. He added in the first six months he has prioritised winning back the trust of voters who had abandoned the party over recent years. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Scottish Tory claims fishermen 'NOT READY' for quotas [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--WATCH: Brexit-backing cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is sworn in to House of Lords

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He swore the oath of allegiance @ @ @ @ @ of the ceremony .
Technical problems delayed the start of proceedings in the Lords , @ @ @ @ @ Lord Fowler to joke `` rain has stopped play '' .

Sir Ian Botham is sworn into the House of Lords
Brexit-backing Baron Botham, more used to the surroundings of Lord's Cricket Ground, wore the traditional scarlet and ermine-trimmed robe for the brief formal introduction ceremony. He swore the oath of allegiance to the Queen as part of the ceremony.
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Technical problems delayed the start of proceedings in the Lords, which prompted the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler to joke "rain has stopped play". Considered one of England's greatest ever cricketers with 5,200 test runs and 383 wickets, Sir Ian publicly supported the Brexit campaign and appeared alongside Boris Johnson before the referendum four years ago. Vowing to back Leave “with a straight bat” he claimed “enough’s enough” when probed about the EU. READ MORE: Sir Ian Botham threatens to NEVER speak to BBC again
Ian Botham is sworn in to the House of Lords
Ian Botham was nominated to the House of Lords by Boris Johnson
In July, he appeared at a County Durham event with Boris Johnson and said: "I have been lucky enough to grow up in a wonderful country, a country that has always been able to look after itself." But he felt power was being "eroded by Brussels", adding: "I think, hang on, enough's enough." He also made it clear that he wanted a Leave result to be final, saying any attempts to rejoin the EU should be given “a very wide berth". However, in November 2016, the outspoken Englishman who went on to work for Sky Sports for several years, was infuriated by Remain voices trying to stop Britain’s withdrawal.
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In a ferocious blast on Twitter, Sir Ian wrote: “When are these people going to accept and get on with the fact that we had a referendum....and the country voted LEAVE!! Move on..!!” Amid backlash from Remain supporters to his Twitter outburst, Sir Ian berated the “dying EU” and insisted he wanted “what is best for the country and to run it ourselves not Brussels”. He attracted support from ITV’s Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, who posted: “Agreed, Beefy. I voted Remain but we lost, Leave won. It's called democracy. Move on and make it work.” DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Rishi Sunak says he'll focus on ONE issue as he delivers consoling Tory Conference speech

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged that ministers have been forced to make `` difficult trade-offs and decisions '' due to the coronavirus pandemic .
In a speech to the virtual Conservative Party conference , Mr Sunak said the economy is undergoing significant change as a result of the crisis .
He stressed that he can not protect every job , admitting `` the pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing day '' .
Mr Sunak committed himself to `` a single priority '' as Chancellor to `` create , support and extend opportunity to as many people as I can '' .
`` We will not let talent wither , or waste , we will help all who want it find new opportunity and develop new skills , '' he said .
The Chancellor said he will keep `` listening and keep striving to be creative in response to the challenges our economy faces '' .
`` Where I can , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
He continued : `` I have always said I could n't protect every job or every business .
No chancellor could .
`` And even though I have said it , the pain of knowing it , only grows with each passing day .
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Rishi Sunak says he ‘won’t stop trying’ during conference speech
Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged that ministers have been forced to make "difficult trade-offs and decisions" due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a speech to the virtual Conservative Party conference, Mr Sunak said the economy is undergoing significant change as a result of the crisis. He stressed that he cannot protect every job, admitting "the pain of knowing it only grows with each passing day".
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Mr Sunak committed himself to "a single priority" as Chancellor to "create, support and extend opportunity to as many people as I can". "We will not let talent wither, or waste, we will help all who want it find new opportunity and develop new skills," he said. The Chancellor said he will keep "listening and keep striving to be creative in response to the challenges our economy faces". "Where I can," he added, "I will act". He continued: "I have always said I couldn't protect every job or every business. No chancellor could. "And even though I have said it, the pain of knowing it, only grows with each passing day. READ MORE: Sir Desmond Swayne erupts in furious outburst against Labour's attacks
Rishi Sunak said he 'won't stop' trying to save jobs and businesses from coronavirus
Rishi Sunak paid tribute to Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis
"So, I am committing myself to a single priority - to create, support and extend opportunity to as many people as I can. "Because even if this moment is more difficult than any you have ever faced, even if it feels like there is no hope, I am telling you that there is, and that the overwhelming might of the British state will be placed at your service." But he stressed the UK "cannot simply borrow our way out of any hole". He added: "We will protect the public finances, over the medium-term getting our borrowing and debt back under control. "We have a sacred responsibility to future generations to leave the public finances strong, and through careful management of our economy, this Conservative Government will always balance the books. "If instead we argue there is no limit on what we can spend, that we can simply borrow our way out of any hole, what is the point in us?
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Priti Patel shames Alastair Campbell after Tony Blair's ex-adviser mocked her accent

Alastair Campbell attacked Priti Patel on Twitter last week in a bitter attempt to shame the Home Secretary for her accent .
Mr Campbell ranted : “ I don ’ t want a Home Secretary who can ’ t pronounce a G at the end of a word .
I don ’ t want a Home Secretary who talks the kind of nonsense Priti Patel is talking now .
“ I don ’ t want a Home Secretary who supports breaking the law .
But speaking at the virtual Conservative Party Conference on Sunday , the Home Secretary hit back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system : the traffickers , the do-gooders , the lefty lawyers , the Labour Party – they are defending the indefensible .
“ If at times that means being unpopular on Twitter , I will bear it .
`` If at times it means Tony Blair ’ s spin doctor mocking my accent , so be it .
READ MORE : Endless ‘ legal bids will end ’ in huge immigration shake-up '' And if at times it means Labour Members of Parliament attempting to silence me because I do not conform to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman should stand for , I will stomach it .
“ Because as Conservatives , we do not measure the depth of our compassion in 280 characters on Twitter , but on the actions we take , and the choices we make.
” Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid also hit back at the former Blair adviser .
He fumed on Twitter : “ There should be no room in politics for such blatant snobbery .
“ I want a Home Secretary who works incredibly hard at keeping the country safe .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source told The Sun : “ What a f**king snob .
I do n't recall Campbell having an issue with accents when his old boss was trying to sound ‘ down with the kids ’ .
” Priti Patel also used her speech to Tory members to take aim at the tactics of Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion protesters , as she criticised the `` hooliganism and thuggery '' seen on the country 's streets .
Social media video clips showed police in Westminster having objects hurled at them by anti-racist campaigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sir Winston Churchill had to be boarded up to protect it from vandalism during the Black Lives Matter protests .
In Bristol , those taking to the streets as part of the protests , sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US , tore down a statue of Edward Colston , who made his wealth through the slave trade .
There was also widespread condemnation last month when Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters blockaded the printing presses of national newspapers .
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She said police had the `` backing of the Government , backing of our party , our Government and our Prime Minister '' in their efforts to police the demonstrations .
She told members : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to protest .
`` That right is a fundamental pillar of our democracy , but the hooliganism and thuggery we have seen is not - it is indefensible .
`` There is no excuse for pelting flares at brave police officers , for throwing bikes at police horses , for disrespecting the Cenotaph or vandalising the statue of Sir Winston Churchill , one of the greatest protectors of our freedoms who has ever lived .
`` It is not acceptable for mobs to tear down statues and cause criminal damage across our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceptable for thugs to assault our police officers , just for doing their job . ''

Priti Patel calls out Alastair Campbell for ‘mocking her accent’
Alastair Campbell attacked Priti Patel on Twitter last week in a bitter attempt to shame the Home Secretary for her accent. Mr Campbell ranted: “I don’t want a Home Secretary who can’t pronounce a G at the end of a word. I don’t want a Home Secretary who talks the kind of nonsense Priti Patel is talking now.
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“I don’t want a Home Secretary who supports breaking the law. “As for the testing fiasco….” But speaking at the virtual Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, the Home Secretary hit back: “For those defending the broken system: the traffickers, the do-gooders, the lefty lawyers, the Labour Party – they are defending the indefensible. “If at times that means being unpopular on Twitter, I will bear it. "If at times it means Tony Blair’s spin doctor mocking my accent, so be it. READ MORE: Endless ‘legal bids will end’ in huge immigration shake-up
Priti Patel hit back at Alastair Campbell's mocking of her accent on Twitter
Alastair Campbell said 'I don’t want a Home Secretary who can’t pronounce a G'
"And if at times it means Labour Members of Parliament attempting to silence me because I do not conform to what their idea of an ethnic minority woman should stand for, I will stomach it. “Because as Conservatives, we do not measure the depth of our compassion in 280 characters on Twitter, but on the actions we take, and the choices we make.” Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid also hit back at the former Blair adviser. He fumed on Twitter: “There should be no room in politics for such blatant snobbery. “I want a Home Secretary who works incredibly hard at keeping the country safe. We have that in Priti Patel.”
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A Tory source told The Sun: “What a f**king snob. I don't recall Campbell having an issue with accents when his old boss was trying to sound ‘down with the kids’.” Priti Patel also used her speech to Tory members to take aim at the tactics of Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion protesters, as she criticised the "hooliganism and thuggery" seen on the country's streets. Social media video clips showed police in Westminster having objects hurled at them by anti-racist campaigners earlier this year, while a statue of Sir Winston Churchill had to be boarded up to protect it from vandalism during the Black Lives Matter protests. In Bristol, those taking to the streets as part of the protests, sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US, tore down a statue of Edward Colston, who made his wealth through the slave trade. There was also widespread condemnation last month when Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters blockaded the printing presses of national newspapers. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--EU PANIC: Merkel will order hardliner Macron to drop fishing demands to secure Brexit deal

The German Chancellor is expected to push hardliners , like Emmanuel Macron , to drop controversial demands that could scupper talks about a future EU-UK trade deal this month .
Foreign minister Heiko Maas urged European capitals to support a Brexit compromise because “ more is at stake ” than during last year ’ s bitter wrangling over the divorce treaty .
He was speaking after holding discussions with Michel Barnier , the European Union ’ s chief Brexit negotiator .
The Brussels diplomat will also hold talks with Mrs Merkel as talks with Britain reach a crunch point .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ As the European Union , we are going into the last stages of these talks with a constructive attitude .
We still want a solution but of course there are areas which for us are very important.
” The German foreign minister added : “ People on both sides are currently busy enough shouldering the health-related and economic challenges and it would therefore be totally irresponsible to burden them with additional problems resulting from a no deal .
“ There are currently a lot of open questions and if we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we must make quick decisions in all these open questions .
“ A lot has happened in the past year and it must be said that maybe more is at stake today than one year ago.
” Germany ’ s call for compromise comes as France faces mounting pressure to drop its hardline demand to retain the same level of access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds after the transition period expires at the end of the year .
Mrs Merkel last week said : “ A lot will be determined by what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want .
It is up to Britain to decide this freely .
“ As long as negotiations are ongoing I remain optimistic , but obviously I can not tell you that there has been a breakthrough .
It will be a crucial phase over the next few days.
” Mr Barnier is expected to call around EU coastal states amid signs he is ready to offer concessions over demands for continued access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds after the end of the year .
After the latest round of talks with Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Brexit envoy , warned without more “ realism and flexibility from the EU ” a deal on fisheries “ risks being impossible ” .
And during a phone call over the weekend , Mr Johnson stressed the importance of securing a significant win for British fishermen after more than 40 years under the bloc ’ s Common Fisheries Policy .
In a no-deal Brexit , European vessels will be largely shut out of the UK ’ s exclusive economic zone , which stretches as far as 200 nautical miles from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Brussels has been demanding unchanged access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds after December 31 .
Britain has proposed a three-year transition period , which would see quotas for UK fishermen steadily increase each year to as much as double the current arrangements , while negotiations over access continue in the future .
Talks are also blocked on how to control future state subsidies and prevent them from creating unfair competition between the UK and EU .
Brussels is understood to be pushing for legally binding enforcement mechanisms after Mr Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
But negotiators said they were able to make some progress towards a compromise .
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The German Chancellor is expected to push hardliners, like Emmanuel Macron, to drop controversial demands that could scupper talks about a future EU-UK trade deal this month. Foreign minister Heiko Maas urged European capitals to support a Brexit compromise because “more is at stake” than during last year’s bitter wrangling over the divorce treaty. He was speaking after holding discussions with Michel Barnier, the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator.
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The Brussels diplomat will also hold talks with Mrs Merkel as talks with Britain reach a crunch point. After their meeting, Mr Maas said: “As the European Union, we are going into the last stages of these talks with a constructive attitude. We still want a solution but of course there are areas which for us are very important.” The German foreign minister added: “People on both sides are currently busy enough shouldering the health-related and economic challenges and it would therefore be totally irresponsible to burden them with additional problems resulting from a no deal. “There are currently a lot of open questions and if we want to make it to the finish line we must make quick decisions in all these open questions.
Angela Merkel set to push Brexit compromise amid fears over no deal
Angela Merkel is the EU's rotating president
“A lot has happened in the past year and it must be said that maybe more is at stake today than one year ago.” Germany’s call for compromise comes as France faces mounting pressure to drop its hardline demand to retain the same level of access to Britain’s fishing grounds after the transition period expires at the end of the year. Mrs Merkel last week said: “A lot will be determined by what Britain wants and what Britain does not want. It is up to Britain to decide this freely. “As long as negotiations are ongoing I remain optimistic, but obviously I cannot tell you that there has been a breakthrough. It will be a crucial phase over the next few days.”
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Michel Barnier and German foreign minister Heiko Maas
Mr Barnier is expected to call around EU coastal states amid signs he is ready to offer concessions over demands for continued access to Britain’s fishing grounds after the end of the year. After the latest round of talks with Brussels, Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, warned without more “realism and flexibility from the EU” a deal on fisheries “risks being impossible”. And during a phone call over the weekend, Mr Johnson stressed the importance of securing a significant win for British fishermen after more than 40 years under the bloc’s Common Fisheries Policy. In a no-deal Brexit, European vessels will be largely shut out of the UK’s exclusive economic zone, which stretches as far as 200 nautical miles from the country’s coast. Until now, Brussels has been demanding unchanged access to Britain’s fishing grounds after December 31. MUST READ: Barnier orders emergency meeting with fishing states - UK stands firm
Michel Barnier is in Berlin for talks with Angela Merkel
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to continue Brexit talks
Britain has proposed a three-year transition period, which would see quotas for UK fishermen steadily increase each year to as much as double the current arrangements, while negotiations over access continue in the future. Talks are also blocked on how to control future state subsidies and prevent them from creating unfair competition between the UK and EU. Brussels is understood to be pushing for legally binding enforcement mechanisms after Mr Johnson’s threat to rip up sections of the Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland. But negotiators said they were able to make some progress towards a compromise. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Barnier calls emergency meeting with EU fishing states to beg they give ground to UK

The European Union ’ s chief Brexit negotiator will beg ministers from the bloc ’ s most influential fishing states for more wriggle room to break the deadlock in talks with the UK over a trade deal .
He is understood to be ready to make concessions in an attempt to stop talks about a future EU-UK trade deal collapsing this month .
A source said : “ He will be in contact with fisheries ministers this week.
” The move comes as France faces mounting pressure to drop its hardline demand to retain the same level of access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition period expires at the end of the year .
And Germany urged European capitals to support a Brexit compromise because “ more is at stake ” than during last year ’ s bitter wrangling over the divorce treaty .
Mr Barnier travelled to Berlin for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel and foreign minister Heiko Maas .
Mrs Merkel , who holds the EU ’ s rotating presidency , is seen as a vital figure in the bid to sell a climbdown on fisheries to member states .
After their meeting , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union , we are going into the last stages of these talks with a constructive attitude .
We still want a solution but of course there are areas which for us are very important.
” He signalled Germany now needs a Brexit more than ever amid signs Mrs Merkel will push hardliners like Emmanuel Macron to back down .
The German foreign minister added : “ People on both sides are currently busy enough shouldering the health-related and economic challenges and it would therefore be totally irresponsible to burden them with additional problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are currently a lot of open questions and if we want to make it to the finish line we must make quick decisions in all these open questions .
“ A lot has happened in the past year and it must be said that maybe more is at stake today than one year ago.
” After the latest round of talks with Brussels , Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , warned without more “ realism and flexibility from the EU ” a deal on fisheries “ risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone call over the weekend , Mr Johnson stressed the importance of securing a significant win for British fishermen after more than 40 years under the bloc ’ s Common Fisheries Policy .
In a no deal Brexit , European vessels will be largely shut out of the UK ’ s Exclusive Economic Zone , which stretches as far as 200 nautical miles from the country ’ s coast .
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Until now , Brussels has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing grounds after December 31 .
Britain has proposed a three-year transition period , which would see quotas for UK fishermen steadily increase each year to as much as double the current arrangements , while negotiations over access continue in the future .
Mr Barnier is expected to travel to London on Wednesday for more talks with Lord Frost after both sides agreed to accelerate their efforts towards securing a trade deal .
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Brexit: Fisherman on 'trouble' France will cause with fisheries
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator will beg ministers from the bloc’s most influential fishing states for more wriggle room to break the deadlock in talks with the UK over a trade deal. He is understood to be ready to make concessions in an attempt to stop talks about a future EU-UK trade deal collapsing this month. A source said: “He will be in contact with fisheries ministers this week.”
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The move comes as France faces mounting pressure to drop its hardline demand to retain the same level of access to Britain’s fishing grounds after the transition period expires at the end of the year. And Germany urged European capitals to support a Brexit compromise because “more is at stake” than during last year’s bitter wrangling over the divorce treaty. Mr Barnier travelled to Berlin for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel and foreign minister Heiko Maas. Mrs Merkel, who holds the EU’s rotating presidency, is seen as a vital figure in the bid to sell a climbdown on fisheries to member states.
Michel Barnier will contact EU fishing minister to secure scope for a Brexit compromise
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
After their meeting, Mr Maas said: “As the European Union, we are going into the last stages of these talks with a constructive attitude. We still want a solution but of course there are areas which for us are very important.” He signalled Germany now needs a Brexit more than ever amid signs Mrs Merkel will push hardliners like Emmanuel Macron to back down. The German foreign minister added: “People on both sides are currently busy enough shouldering the health-related and economic challenges and it would therefore be totally irresponsible to burden them with additional problems resulting from a no deal. “There are currently a lot of open questions and if we want to make it to the finish line we must make quick decisions in all these open questions.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is under pressure to drop hardline fisheries demands
“A lot has happened in the past year and it must be said that maybe more is at stake today than one year ago.” After the latest round of talks with Brussels, Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, warned without more “realism and flexibility from the EU” a deal on fisheries “risks being impossible”. And during a phone call over the weekend, Mr Johnson stressed the importance of securing a significant win for British fishermen after more than 40 years under the bloc’s Common Fisheries Policy. In a no deal Brexit, European vessels will be largely shut out of the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone, which stretches as far as 200 nautical miles from the country’s coast. MUST READ: Brexit POLL: Do you think Boris Johnson will compromise with the EU?
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will hold further talks this week
Until now, Brussels has been demanding unchanged access to Britain’s fishing grounds after December 31. Britain has proposed a three-year transition period, which would see quotas for UK fishermen steadily increase each year to as much as double the current arrangements, while negotiations over access continue in the future. Mr Barnier is expected to travel to London on Wednesday for more talks with Lord Frost after both sides agreed to accelerate their efforts towards securing a trade deal. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Nicola Sturgeon warns of further COVID restrictions in Scotland as cases continue to rise

Nicola Sturgeon said there had been a `` quite significant number of new cases '' reported over the weekend , which was a cause for concern .
She said that guidance for people attending parent and baby groups has changed following a review after concerns were raised about the impact restrictions had on the ability of groups to run , as previously only five adults were allowed .
A total of 697 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours .
During the daily briefing , the First Minister said : `` It is vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this situation under control in a proportionate way .
`` It is possible we will have to do more . ''
She later added : `` I think what will be more important in terms of our decision-making , we will be communicating whatever decisions we make .
`` A circuit-breaker could mean a lot of different things and so what we are looking at what further restrictions may be necessary to get the virus back under control .
READ MORE : SNP fury : Douglas Ross rages at Nicola Sturgeon to sack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of different things and it 's not something like the lockdown we had in March .
`` We have considerations this afternoon where I and clinical advisors will look at the current state of the epidemic . ''
She said she is hopeful the restriction on visiting other people 's houses will `` help us stem the increase of the virus over the next period '' .
However she warned : `` Given the numbers we are seeing it is possible that we will have to do more .
`` There may well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the near future .
`` The Government will be considering the latest clinical evidence and advice later on today and the Cabinet will be considering the up-to-date situation when it meets tomorrow morning . ''
She said authorities will try and give as much notice as possible and stressed : `` We do not impose restrictions lightly .
If we decide extra restrictions are necessary it will be because we deem it necessary vital to get the virus back under control and avoid unnecessary loss of life . ''
Ms Sturgeon also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dashboard published on its website to provide additional information .
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Nicola Sturgeon said there had been a "quite significant number of new cases" reported over the weekend, which was a cause for concern. She said that guidance for people attending parent and baby groups has changed following a review after concerns were raised about the impact restrictions had on the ability of groups to run, as previously only five adults were allowed. A total of 697 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours.
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During the daily briefing, the First Minister said: "It is vital we do everything we can to get this situation under control in a proportionate way. "It is possible we will have to do more." She later added: "I think what will be more important in terms of our decision-making, we will be communicating whatever decisions we make. "A circuit-breaker could mean a lot of different things and so what we are looking at what further restrictions may be necessary to get the virus back under control. READ MORE: SNP fury: Douglas Ross rages at Nicola Sturgeon to sack MP
Nicola Sturgeon has warned of further restrictions in Scotland as coronavirus cases rise
Nicola Sturgeon said there had been a "quite significant number of new cases" reported
"That could be a number of different things and it's not something like the lockdown we had in March. "We have considerations this afternoon where I and clinical advisors will look at the current state of the epidemic." She said she is hopeful the restriction on visiting other people's houses will "help us stem the increase of the virus over the next period". However she warned: "Given the numbers we are seeing it is possible that we will have to do more.
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A total of 697 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours
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"There may well be a need for some further restrictions in the near future. "The Government will be considering the latest clinical evidence and advice later on today and the Cabinet will be considering the up-to-date situation when it meets tomorrow morning." She said authorities will try and give as much notice as possible and stressed: "We do not impose restrictions lightly. If we decide extra restrictions are necessary it will be because we deem it necessary vital to get the virus back under control and avoid unnecessary loss of life." Ms Sturgeon also said that Public Health Scotland has updated the dashboard published on its website to provide additional information. DON'T MISS New Scottish pro-independence party told to change name [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Laurence Fox in stern warning to Starmer as new party receives whopping £5M donation

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Speaking to TalkRADIO , Mr Fox confirmed Brexiteer and former Conservative donor Jeremy Hosking has donated his new party a whopping £5million .
He said : `` That 's true .
We are fully funded up to the next general election . ''
Asked whether big profile politicians such as Nigel Farage will be part of his project , he said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing contributions to British politics but he 's not involved .
`` You 'll see when we officially launch the quality of the wonderful people we 'll be rolling out to give people an opportunity to vote for . ''
Pressed on whether his party will simply split the Tory vote and cause Labour lefties he so adamantly wishes to defy to actually get in power , he said : `` I do n't believe we are right or left .
I think these issues are bipartisan .
`` It 's more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or anti-authoritarian .
`` I certainly think Keir Starmer shot himself in the foot because he 's a huge drunk on Kool-Aid of the critical race theory , so Labour are going to be very difficult party to elect I think , until they take a long hard look at what critical race theory is trying to do to western democracies , which is to destroy it and tear it apart . ''
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Laurence Fox says his party is 'fully funded' after donation
Speaking to TalkRADIO, Mr Fox confirmed Brexiteer and former Conservative donor Jeremy Hosking has donated his new party a whopping £5million. He said: "That's true. We are fully funded up to the next general election." Asked whether big profile politicians such as Nigel Farage will be part of his project, he said: "I think Nigel Farage has made some amazing contributions to British politics but he's not involved.
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"You'll see when we officially launch the quality of the wonderful people we'll be rolling out to give people an opportunity to vote for." Pressed on whether his party will simply split the Tory vote and cause Labour lefties he so adamantly wishes to defy to actually get in power, he said: "I don't believe we are right or left. I think these issues are bipartisan. "It's more of a question of whether you're authoritarian or anti-authoritarian. "I certainly think Keir Starmer shot himself in the foot because he's a huge drunk on Kool-Aid of the critical race theory, so Labour are going to be very difficult party to elect I think, until they take a long hard look at what critical race theory is trying to do to western democracies, which is to destroy it and tear it apart." READ MORE: Laurence Fox causes stir with reason for boycotting Sainsbury’s
Laurence Fox blasted Labour's Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer could never be elected, claims Laurence Fox
Mr Fox said the new party aims to represent citizens who are "tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have, in history, stood together against". He is looking to introduce candidates at the next general election. The new party has been called “Reclaim” for the time being and could start operating as soon as next month. But the name “Reclaim” will have to be ratified by the Electoral Commission beforehand. In a statement to The Telegraph, Mr Fox said: "Over many years it has become clear that our politicians have lost touch with the people they represent and govern.
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Laurence Fox claims UK has a 'freedom of speech problem'
"Moreover, our public institutions now work to an agenda beyond their main purpose. “Our modern United Kingdom was borne out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices. "It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities, diverse in the truest sense but united in the want and need to call this island home. "The people of the United Kingdom are tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have, in history, stood together against. "We are all privileged to be the custodians of our shared heritage. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--New Scottish pro-independence party told to change name -Fears it could ‘mislead’ voters

Alliance for Independence has reapplied to the commission under the proposed new name of Action for Independence , keeping the AFI acronym .
The election watchdog said the `` Alliance '' name could be misleading to voters as it implied they represented all independence-supporting parties , which could include the SNP .
The AFI party was announced earlier this year by former SNP MSP Dave Thompson , who said they would contest only the regional list seats at Holyrood .
Mr Thompson said the party 's goal is to `` max the Yes '' by encouraging SNP voters to back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish Parliament .
Holyrood uses the Additional Member system which means that people have two votes during the Holyrood elections .
In the first vote , a voter chooses a candidate to represent one of Scotland ’ s 73 constituencies and each constituency elects one MSP .
A second vote is then used to select 56 additional members who represent eight different parliamentary Regions .
However , in the second vote , the voter opts for a party rather than a candidate .
Mr Thompson , the former MSP for Skye , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the name change would allow the party to stand in May 's election .
He said : `` We actually thought the alliance was self-explanatory , but the Electoral Commission did n't share that view .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson mocks Sturgeon and SNP for trying to 'hand EU control' '' We have no reason to think they 'll object to Action for Independence and while we were disappointed with their first decision , we had to propose a new name in order to get us registered to stand in the Holyrood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Action for Independence is a good choice as 'action ' is a dynamic word and action for independence is something that many Yes supporters desperately want to see .
`` That is something we will give them with our 'max the Yes ' strategy - by backing a vote for the SNP in every constituency , and then a vote for Action for Independence on the regional list - which could result in an unassailable supermajority of pro-independence MSPs at Holyrood . ''
The party is backed by some SNP politicians including John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salmond from 2007 in the Central Scotland region but quit the SNP after the 2014 referendum .
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Mr Sheridan is a former MSP for Glasgow and supports Scottish independence .
In a statement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will determine Scotland ’ s future and will historically be referred to as the Independence Election .
`` Should the Scottish people elect an independence-supporting majority next May it will make indyref2 inevitable in 2021 and , given the consistent and significant lead for Yes in an unprecedented eight successive opinion polls , independence will be the outcome of that new referendum .
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Alliance for Independence has reapplied to the commission under the proposed new name of Action for Independence, keeping the AFI acronym. The election watchdog said the "Alliance" name could be misleading to voters as it implied they represented all independence-supporting parties, which could include the SNP.
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The AFI party was announced earlier this year by former SNP MSP Dave Thompson, who said they would contest only the regional list seats at Holyrood. Mr Thompson said the party's goal is to "max the Yes" by encouraging SNP voters to back them in the regional list votes of the Scottish Parliament. Holyrood uses the Additional Member system which means that people have two votes during the Holyrood elections. In the first vote, a voter chooses a candidate to represent one of Scotland’s 73 constituencies and each constituency elects one MSP.
The Alliance for Independence party has a new name
The party will be aim to maximise Scottish independence support
A second vote is then used to select 56 additional members who represent eight different parliamentary Regions. However, in the second vote, the voter opts for a party rather than a candidate. Mr Thompson, the former MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said he was hopeful the name change would allow the party to stand in May's election. He said: "We actually thought the alliance was self-explanatory, but the Electoral Commission didn't share that view. READ MORE: Boris Johnson mocks Sturgeon and SNP for trying to 'hand EU control'
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Dave Thompson currently heads the party
"We have no reason to think they'll object to Action for Independence and while we were disappointed with their first decision, we had to propose a new name in order to get us registered to stand in the Holyrood poll next year. "I think Action for Independence is a good choice as 'action' is a dynamic word and action for independence is something that many Yes supporters desperately want to see. "That is something we will give them with our 'max the Yes' strategy - by backing a vote for the SNP in every constituency, and then a vote for Action for Independence on the regional list - which could result in an unassailable supermajority of pro-independence MSPs at Holyrood." The party is backed by some SNP politicians including John Wilson who was an MSP under Alex Salmond from 2007 in the Central Scotland region but quit the SNP after the 2014 referendum. DON'T MISS:
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Tommy Sheridan’s Solidarity party which launched in 2006 also backed the movement earlier this month. Mr Sheridan is a former MSP for Glasgow and supports Scottish independence. In a statement, the party said: “This election will determine Scotland’s future and will historically be referred to as the Independence Election. "Should the Scottish people elect an independence-supporting majority next May it will make indyref2 inevitable in 2021 and, given the consistent and significant lead for Yes in an unprecedented eight successive opinion polls, independence will be the outcome of that new referendum.”
The SNP however are the main Pro-independence party


thedailyexpress--2020-10-05--Boris Johnson facing Lords rebellion as Brexit plans hit roadblock - ‘Clock is ticking!'

Members of the upper chamber will cast a number of votes on protections for EU nationals following the end of the Brexit transition period between the UK and EU on December 31 .
Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs , who fled the Nazis as a child on the Kindertransport , is pushing two amendments to the bill , one of which would ensure unaccompanied child refugees throughout the continent will continue to have a legal right to a reunion with families in the UK .
A similar pledge had been made by Theresa May when she was Prime Minister but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill , which cleared both the House of Commons and House of Lords at the start of this year .
Lord Dubs is hopeful the provisions can be attached to the Immigration and Social Security Coordination ( EU Withdrawal ) Bill .
This aims to end free movement , repeal EU law in relation to immigration and enable the government to implement a new migration system following the end of the Brexit transition period .
The Labour peer told The Independent : “ I ’ m hoping that we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guarantee it .
“ The Government is fighting very hard against us winning anything .
If it gets to the Commons , I ’ m hoping the Commons will then pass it.
” He added : “ This is a very humanitarian position .
“ It ’ s one ( family reunions ) which in principle the government accepted , but its proposal is such a weak one that this is a much better way of ensuring family reunions .
`` Surely it is right that when there are young people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a basic , basic thing that we should support ?
” The Liberal Democrats are throwing their support behind the proposal , which Lord Dubs hopes will “ send a signal to the Commons to be brave , bold , and resolute ” .
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The organisation 's CEO Beth Gardiner-Smith said : “ Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has an opportunity now with this cross-party challenge to the immigration bill to secure it .
“ The clock is ticking to the end of the year and unless the government acts now , on 1 January family reunion from Europe will end , shutting the door on safe and legal routes for children to be reunited with family in the UK .
A second amendment from Lord Dubs aims to provide children in care automatic and indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme .
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EU nationals currently have to apply for settled status in order to continue to live and work in the UK .
In a further blow to the Prime Minister , the Liberal Democrats are also confident of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would look to end the indefinite detention of EEA and Swiss nationals in the UK after the transition period .
The amendment has been proposed by Baroness Sally Hamwee , who said : “ Locking people up for months on end without giving them any idea how long they ’ ll be detained – is clearly inhumane .
They are not criminals , just human beings seeking sanctuary .
“ That is why the Liberal Democrats are determined to amend the Conservative government 's legislation and limit the time an asylum seeker can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days.
” A Liberal Democrat source also told The Independent : “ No one expects Priti Patel to be compassionate , but they are entitled to expect some efficiency .
The fact that this bill does neither means it ’ s hardly surprising the government is set to lose multiple votes next week.
” The Labour frontbench is also proposing another amendment which would force the Government to commission and independent review into the implications for social care .
This follows several recent warnings of staff shortages triggered by new immigration restrictions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Members of the upper chamber will cast a number of votes on protections for EU nationals following the end of the Brexit transition period between the UK and EU on December 31. Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs, who fled the Nazis as a child on the Kindertransport, is pushing two amendments to the bill, one of which would ensure unaccompanied child refugees throughout the continent will continue to have a legal right to a reunion with families in the UK. A similar pledge had been made by Theresa May when she was Prime Minister but was not included in Mr Johnson's EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which cleared both the House of Commons and House of Lords at the start of this year.
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Lord Dubs is hopeful the provisions can be attached to the Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill. This aims to end free movement, repeal EU law in relation to immigration and enable the government to implement a new migration system following the end of the Brexit transition period. The Labour peer told The Independent: “I’m hoping that we can win that on Monday – nobody can guarantee it. “The Government is fighting very hard against us winning anything. If it gets to the Commons, I’m hoping the Commons will then pass it.”
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He added: “This is a very humanitarian position. “It’s one (family reunions) which in principle the government accepted, but its proposal is such a weak one that this is a much better way of ensuring family reunions. "Surely it is right that when there are young people who have got relatives here that family reunion must be a basic, basic thing that we should support?” The Liberal Democrats are throwing their support behind the proposal, which Lord Dubs hopes will “send a signal to the Commons to be brave, bold, and resolute”. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Barnier rushes for crisis talks with Merkel in Berlin
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Brexit news: The House of Lords will cast a number of votes on protections for EU nationals
Safe Passage International, which campaigns to help child refugees access legal routes to safety, is also supporting the move. The organisation's CEO Beth Gardiner-Smith said: “Boris Johnson promised child refugees a path to safety. He has an opportunity now with this cross-party challenge to the immigration bill to secure it. “The clock is ticking to the end of the year and unless the government acts now, on 1 January family reunion from Europe will end, shutting the door on safe and legal routes for children to be reunited with family in the UK. A second amendment from Lord Dubs aims to provide children in care automatic and indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme. DON'T MISS
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This would see youngsters avoid “being undocumented because the system isn’t working properly”. EU nationals currently have to apply for settled status in order to continue to live and work in the UK. In a further blow to the Prime Minister, the Liberal Democrats are also confident of success with their proposed amendment, which would look to end the indefinite detention of EEA and Swiss nationals in the UK after the transition period. The amendment has been proposed by Baroness Sally Hamwee, who said: “Locking people up for months on end without giving them any idea how long they’ll be detained – is clearly inhumane. They are not criminals, just human beings seeking sanctuary.
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“That is why the Liberal Democrats are determined to amend the Conservative government's legislation and limit the time an asylum seeker can be detained to a maximum of 28 days.” A Liberal Democrat source also told The Independent: “No one expects Priti Patel to be compassionate, but they are entitled to expect some efficiency. The fact that this bill does neither means it’s hardly surprising the government is set to lose multiple votes next week.” The Labour frontbench is also proposing another amendment which would force the Government to commission and independent review into the implications for social care. This follows several recent warnings of staff shortages triggered by new immigration restrictions in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.