thedailyexpress--2020-01-29--He STILL doesn't get it! Peter Mandelson says UK could rejoin the EU after Brexit

The Labour Life peer told BBCs The Andrew Neil Show , the UK could “ one day ” become a member of the bloc again .
Mr Neil asked : “ What are the chances do you think of us rejoining on day ?
” Lord Mandelson taking a huge gasp of breath replied by saying : “ One day , but not immediately.
” The BBC anchor then said : “ Quite a while in the future it sounds.
” The former Labour cabinet minister replied : “ I think it depends on how things go in two respects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , our economy , our prosperity , our ability to grow our trade in the world .
“ Whether we are happy with the consequences or disappointed having left the European Union .
“ But secondly how the European Union itself changes and develops .
`` I think that as currently constituted I think it is unlikely that Britain will vote to rejoin the European Union anytime soon .
`` But if the European Union changes in a way for example you have a sort of , a core union , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union but not in the single currency , I think that would open up a possibility . ''
He added : “ But not the day after tomorrow.
” The comments by the former European Commissioner for trade and arch-Remainer came after the European Parliament passed the withdrawal agreement .
The historic Brexit deal sailed thought the chamber by 621 votes to 49 .
Britain will now officially leave the European Union on January 31 at 11pm .
READ MORE : ‘ Put your flags away and take them with you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional scenes during the final plenary session in Brussels with MEPs linking hands to sing a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne .
In the in-depth interview the former cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown revealed one of his biggest regrets was not doing more to support Theresa May ’ s Brexit deal .
Lord Mandelson said Remainer ’ s missed an opportunity to attach a so-called people ’ s vote to the deal agreed by Mrs May .
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Brexit: Peter Mandelson discusses chances of UK rejoining EU
The Labour Life peer told BBCs The Andrew Neil Show, the UK could “one day” become a member of the bloc again. Mr Neil asked: “What are the chances do you think of us rejoining on day?” Lord Mandelson taking a huge gasp of breath replied by saying: “One day, but not immediately.”
The BBC anchor then said: “Quite a while in the future it sounds.” The former Labour cabinet minister replied: “I think it depends on how things go in two respects. “One is what happens to us, our economy, our prosperity, our ability to grow our trade in the world. “Whether we are happy with the consequences or disappointed having left the European Union.
Lord Mandelson has said the UK could rejoin the EU
“But secondly how the European Union itself changes and develops. "I think that as currently constituted I think it is unlikely that Britain will vote to rejoin the European Union anytime soon. "But if the European Union changes in a way for example you have a sort of, a core union, an outer community of member states associated with the European Union but not in the single currency, I think that would open up a possibility." He added: “But not the day after tomorrow.”
Lord Mandelson appeared on The Andrew Neil Show
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The comments by the former European Commissioner for trade and arch-Remainer came after the European Parliament passed the withdrawal agreement. The historic Brexit deal sailed thought the chamber by 621 votes to 49. Britain will now officially leave the European Union on January 31 at 11pm. READ MORE: ‘Put your flags away and take them with you!’ Farage cut off
Lord Mandelson said one of his regrets was not giving more support to Theresa May's Brexit deal
There was emotional scenes during the final plenary session in Brussels with MEPs linking hands to sing a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne. In the in-depth interview the former cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown revealed one of his biggest regrets was not doing more to support Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Lord Mandelson said Remainer’s missed an opportunity to attach a so-called people’s vote to the deal agreed by Mrs May. DON'T MISS Brexit Party MEPs erupt furiously as EU reveals 'precondition" [VIDEO]
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A timeline of Brexit until January 1, 2021


thedailyexpress--2020-01-29--Brexit merch: Celebrate Brexit in STYLE - Here's where to buy Brexit tea towel and more

Britain will be undergoing a number of changes now following its exit from the EU on January 31 .
But @ @ @ @ @ this major event in British history , a number of items and merchandise are available @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Put your flags away and take them with you !
’ Farage cut off @ @ @ @ @ at the end of this month , the UK will enter into a transition period @ @ @ @ @ Johnson will be tasked with negotiating a trade agreement , but Britain will officially have @ @ @ @ @ A new 50p coin will enter circulation to commemorate this historic event in British history @ @ @ @ @ celebrations will be held to mark the occasion - including a clock countdown at Downing @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking to celebrate Brexit in your own home , the Conservative Party has @ @ @ @ @ special products .
READ MORE : EU 's slip of the tongue as Parliament speaker @ @ @ @

Brexit: Nigel Farage claims Europe’s future ‘up for debate’
Britain will be undergoing a number of changes now following its exit from the EU on January 31. But for those looking to commemorate this major event in British history, a number of items and merchandise are available to help you celebrate.
Following Britain’s exit at the end of this month, the UK will enter into a transition period with the EU. Boris Johnson will be tasked with negotiating a trade agreement, but Britain will officially have left the European Union. A new 50p coin will enter circulation to commemorate this historic event in British history, and a number of celebrations will be held to mark the occasion - including a clock countdown at Downing Street. But if you’re looking to celebrate Brexit in your own home, the Conservative Party has launched their own range of special products. READ MORE: EU's slip of the tongue as Parliament speaker appears to admit plot
Brexit merchandise: How to celebrate Brexit Day in STYLE - Where to buy Brexit tea towel
Brexit merchandise: The UK will leave the EU on January 31
READ MORE Scottish Parliament to KEEP flying EU flag after Brexit Where can I buy a Brexit tea towel? The Conservative Party are selling a number of Brexit-related items in anticipation of the big day. An official ‘Got Brexit Done’ tea towel is on sale for £12, complete with images of Boris Johnson and a Union Jack flag. The UK’s departure date from the EU is marked in Latin around the edges, reading: “XXXI Jan – Anno MMXX”.
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Brexit merchandise: The Brexit tea towel is available on the Conservative Party website
Brexit merchandise: You can also buy a 'I Got Brexit Done' mug
The product is billed to help you “celebrate Brexit in your kitchen”, and is “PROUDLY made in the UK”. In addition to the Brexit tea towel, the Conservatives are also selling an official 'Got Brexit Done' Conservatives magnet. And if you’re looking for a cuppa with a political statement, you can also get a limited edition 'Got Brexit Done' mug. The mug’s description online reads: “Were you part of the majority of people in the UK who voted to Get Brexit Done? DON'T MISS: Green Party MEPs break down into tears as Remainers mourn Brexit [INSIGHT]
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READ MORE Brexit Party MEPs erupt furiously as EU reveals 'precondition" “Then buy a limited edition Got Brexit Done mug to celebrate our departure from the EU. “People like you who lent us your vote allowed us to make good on our promises, and deliver on the 2016 referendum. “So buy with pride to mark a new chapter in our country’s history, or buy as a gift to a friend - while stocks last!” There is also an official ‘VICTORY’ mug marking the Conservative’s landslide win in the 2019 general election.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-29--Sturgeon set for vicious clash with Boris Johnson as Scottish Parliament demands Indyref2

The leader of the Scottish National Party ( SNP ) has made it her mission to give Scots another say on their future in the United Kingdom later this year .
This afternoon , Holyrood voted 64 to 54 to agree that circumstances have changed since the 2014 indyref , and that “ a referendum should be held ” .
The vote , which is not binding , comes after Boris Johnson this month slapped down Ms Sturgeon ’ s formal request to hold another referendum .
Ms Sturgeon is expected to make a speech on Friday to lay out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ campaign to secure Scotland ’ s future as an independent nation ” .
When asked if today ’ s vote changes things about a possible second referendum , Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said “ not remotely ” .
Boris Johnson ’ s man in Scotland said the government ’ s position “ remains the same ” because “ a generation has not passed ” .
His comments were in reference to Ms Sturgeon ’ s words in the run up to the 2014 indyref , when she called the ballot a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scots to determine their future .
But nationalist Ms Sturgeon has argued that it is only “ necessary ” to give Scottish voters a second say due to the changes in the political landscape over the past six years .
The First Minister ’ s motion now calls on the UK government to `` reach an agreement with the Scottish government on such a referendum taking place on a date and in a manner determined by the Scottish Parliament '' .
The vote will be seen as a victory for anti-Brexit Ms Sturgeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU .
Scotland voted 62 percent for Remain in the June 2016 EU referendum .
READ MORE : SNP MP locked himself in toilet in last-gasp bid to block Brexit Ms Sturgeon used her speech in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon to warn MSPs of the potential consequences of Brexit and Boris Johnson ’ s government for the people of Scotland .
She said : `` Given what the Tories have in store , proposing a further decision on independence is n't simply legitimate - it is necessary . ''
She accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Scotland 's interests , needs and voice '' , adding that their vision for the UK is driven by `` jingoism and xenophobia ” .
Independence , she argued , would give Scotland an alternative future .
DO N'T MISS SNP 's Blackford savaged as Boris exposes Scottish education chaos [ INSIGHT ] Sturgeon misses ALL education targets as Ruth Davidson criticises SNP [ ANALYSIS ] George Galloway brilliantly outlines why Nicola Sturgeon has LOST [ INTERVIEW ] The First Minister said : `` We stand just two days from losing our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that go with it .
`` In my view it is beyond doubt now that the only realistic way for Scotland to return to the heart of Europe and to ensure we get the governments we vote for is to become an independent country . ''
She took aim at the Conservative Party , Labour and the Liberal Democrats for not supporting the SNP ’ s bid for a second indyref .
`` It is hard to escape the conclusion that it is their fear of the choice Scotland would make on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position of the opposition parties , ” she said .
`` It is only ever parties that know their arguments are bust that have to resort to blocking democracy .
`` I know not everyone agrees with my position on independence , but I am happy to have that debate and let Scotland decide . ''

Indyref2: MSPs vote to back Scottish independence referendum
The leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has made it her mission to give Scots another say on their future in the United Kingdom later this year. This afternoon, Holyrood voted 64 to 54 to agree that circumstances have changed since the 2014 indyref, and that “a referendum should be held”. The vote, which is not binding, comes after Boris Johnson this month slapped down Ms Sturgeon’s formal request to hold another referendum.
Ms Sturgeon is expected to make a speech on Friday to lay out the “next steps” of the “campaign to secure Scotland’s future as an independent nation”. When asked if today’s vote changes things about a possible second referendum, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said “not remotely”. Boris Johnson’s man in Scotland said the government’s position “remains the same” because “a generation has not passed”. His comments were in reference to Ms Sturgeon’s words in the run up to the 2014 indyref, when she called the ballot a “once in a generation” chance for Scots to determine their future.
Nicola Sturgeon is set for a fierce clash with Boris Johnson after MSPs voted for a second indyref
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks in the Scottish Parliament during today's debate on the motion for Indyref2
But nationalist Ms Sturgeon has argued that it is only “necessary” to give Scottish voters a second say due to the changes in the political landscape over the past six years. The First Minister’s motion now calls on the UK government to "reach an agreement with the Scottish government on such a referendum taking place on a date and in a manner determined by the Scottish Parliament". The vote will be seen as a victory for anti-Brexit Ms Sturgeon just two days before the UK leaves the EU. Scotland voted 62 percent for Remain in the June 2016 EU referendum.
READ MORE: SNP MP locked himself in toilet in last-gasp bid to block Brexit
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Indyref2: George Galloway labels independence calls ‘ridiculous’
Ms Sturgeon used her speech in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon to warn MSPs of the potential consequences of Brexit and Boris Johnson’s government for the people of Scotland. She said: "Given what the Tories have in store, proposing a further decision on independence isn't simply legitimate - it is necessary." She accused UK ministers of being "completely deaf to Scotland's interests, needs and voice", adding that their vision for the UK is driven by "jingoism and xenophobia”. Independence, she argued, would give Scotland an alternative future. DON'T MISS
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Two supporters of Scottish independence take part in a public rally
Scots march in a rally holding Scottish flags and calling for independence
The First Minister said: "We stand just two days from losing our EU membership and all of the rights that go with it. "In my view it is beyond doubt now that the only realistic way for Scotland to return to the heart of Europe and to ensure we get the governments we vote for is to become an independent country." She took aim at the Conservative Party, Labour and the Liberal Democrats for not supporting the SNP’s bid for a second indyref.
Boris Johnson slapped down Nicola Sturgeon's call for a second independence referendum
"It is hard to escape the conclusion that it is their fear of the choice Scotland would make on the substantive question that is driving the anti-democratic position of the opposition parties,” she said. "It is only ever parties that know their arguments are bust that have to resort to blocking democracy. "I know not everyone agrees with my position on independence, but I am happy to have that debate and let Scotland decide."
Nicola Sturgeon said her party's strong performance in the election was a 'mandate' from Scots for Indyref2
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-29--Scottish Parliament to KEEP flying EU flag after Brexit in huge snub to referendum result

Scottish Parliament voted 64/54 in favour of keeping the EU flag flying after the UK leaves the bloc in 48 hours .
The vote was justified on the basis 62 percent of Scots voted to remain in the EU referendum in 2016 .
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh had urged ministers not to politicise the issue , saying the flags flown at Holyrood “ reflect our relationships in law ” .
Holyrood 's pro-independence majority voted in favour of the motion , arguing `` a referendum should be held so that the people of Scotland can decide whether they wish it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Scottish Government has proposed that the vote should happen in 2020 , but would need to acquire powers from Westminster to hold a referendum - something Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not authorise .
MSPs voted by 64 to 54 in favour of the Government 's motion , with no abstentions .
Conservative , Labour and Lib Dem amendments were all voted down .
MSPs also voted in favour of keeping the European flag flying outside the Parliament building `` as a sign of support and solidarity with those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home '' , despite Brexit .
The cross-party Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body had voted unanimously to lower the flag when the UK comes out of the bloc on Friday , but following the vote in Parliament it has now been ordered to `` ensure that the European flag continues to fly daily at the Parliament building '' .
READ NOW : ‘ Put your flags away and take them with you !
’ Farage cut off [ NEWS ] Despite Scotland ’ s protest to Brexit , Nigel Farage today issued a scathing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that saw the Brexit Party leader bow Britain out of the bloc in preparation for the January 31 exit .
The leading Brexiteer said the UK had shown it was `` too big to bully '' by sticking to the result of the Brexit referendum .
Mr Farage said : `` I want Brexit to start a debate across the rest of Europe .

Brexit: Nigel Farage claims Europe’s future ‘up for debate’
Scottish Parliament voted 64/54 in favour of keeping the EU flag flying after the UK leaves the bloc in 48 hours. The vote was justified on the basis 62 percent of Scots voted to remain in the EU referendum in 2016. Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh had urged ministers not to politicise the issue, saying the flags flown at Holyrood “reflect our relationships in law”.
Holyrood's pro-independence majority voted in favour of the motion, arguing "a referendum should be held so that the people of Scotland can decide whether they wish it to become an independent country". The Scottish Government has proposed that the vote should happen in 2020, but would need to acquire powers from Westminster to hold a referendum - something Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not authorise. MSPs voted by 64 to 54 in favour of the Government's motion, with no abstentions.
Scottish Parliament voted 63/54 in favour of keeping the EU flag
Despite Scotland’s protest to Brexit, Nigel Farage today issued a scathing attack on the EU
Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem amendments were all voted down. MSPs also voted in favour of keeping the European flag flying outside the Parliament building "as a sign of support and solidarity with those EU nationals who have made Scotland their home", despite Brexit. The cross-party Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body had voted unanimously to lower the flag when the UK comes out of the bloc on Friday, but following the vote in Parliament it has now been ordered to "ensure that the European flag continues to fly daily at the Parliament building". READ NOW: ‘Put your flags away and take them with you!’ Farage cut off [NEWS]
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Mr Farage and his party waved the UK flag
Brexit is in 48 hours
Despite Scotland’s protest to Brexit, Nigel Farage today issued a scathing attack on the EU in a speech that saw the Brexit Party leader bow Britain out of the bloc in preparation for the January 31 exit. The leading Brexiteer said the UK had shown it was "too big to bully" by sticking to the result of the Brexit referendum. Mr Farage said: "I want Brexit to start a debate across the rest of Europe.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit LIVE: Full EU trade deal in MONTHS - Boris Johnson’s plan REVEALED

The Prime Minister ’ s Brexit deal was given its final seal of approval last night as the EU gave it the green light .
MEPs voted by 621 to 49 in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement and linked hands to sing a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne .
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had his microphone cut off during his departure speech in which his party ’ s MEPs cheered and waved union flags as he said the UK was “ never coming back ” .
He said afterwards : “ The book is about to close and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours and that is for me , in a way , the achievement of my lifetime political goal.
” Mr Johnson now has the mammoth task of attempting to negotiate a trade deal with the EU .
He has been clear he is not willing to extend talks past the end of the year .
Euronews Political Editor Darren McCaffrey said negotiations could be agreed by October , which would give enough time for a deal to be passed by December .
He tweeted : “ Draft EU negotiating mandate on future relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Commission but negotiations only likely to begin properly first week of March , with expectation of conclusion by October , giving time for ratification by end of year.
” 12.07pm update : EU CIVIL WAR : Leaders in huge clash over post-Brexit funding - ‘ Blood will flow !
’ EU leaders have continued their bitter feud over the bloc 's next seven-year budget , with one warning `` blood will flow '' as Brexit continues to see the bloc 's buffers haemorrhaging cash .
The comment was made at the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception , according to a report by Politico , when a small group of the bloc ’ s current and past senior diplomats were engaged in small talk whilst drinking champagne .
Referring to the European Union 's next budget , or Multiannual Financial Framework ( MFF ) , one said “ before all the blood will flow ” as the bloc ’ s leaders continue their back and forth over the much-disputed fund for the next seven years .
Britain ’ s exit from the EU means there will be less cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the European Commission , under new President Ursula von der Leyen , wants tens of billions of pounds to tackle climate change and migration .
11.29am update : Brexit POLL : Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain ?
Britain will finally leave the European Union tomorrow after many key negotiators faced a torturous battle over the last three-and-a-half years to separate the UK from the bloc .
But who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain ?
10.26am update : 'This is the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage could be FATAL for Brussels While Brussels plans for life without British input , one French politician warned from the outset that Brexit could lead to `` the end of the EU '' .
The ominous warning came from high profile eurosceptic in France , Marine Le Pen .
Having spent much of her career taking aim at Brussels , she was one politician in Europe who was especially delighted when Britain voted to leave the bloc in June 2016 .
Just days after the historic result , in which the Leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vote , Ms Le Pen dealt further blows to the EU 's pride .
Four days after the vote , she told Time Magazine : `` This is the beginning of the end of the European Union .
And I hope the birth of the Europe of nations , a Europe of cooperation , that we ’ ve been propounding for years .
`` The European Union is objectively a total failure .
It ’ s a social failure , it ’ s an economic failure , it ’ s a failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a diplomatic failure . ''
10.04am update : Boris Johnson snubs BBC as he films fireside Brexit Day message to the nation The Prime Minister is set to address the nation an hour before the UK leaves the EU at 11pm on Friday .
But his plans to snub the BBC and other broadcasters by using his own team to record the message have ruffled feathers .
Previous prime ministers have used an established system where one broadcaster shoots the footage and shares it with others .
The BBC has warned it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is understood to be a fireside chat .
A spokesman said : “ There is a long-established process for recording statements by the Prime Minister at significant times where one broadcaster records it and shares the footage .
“ The BBC and the other broadcasters are well used to following this usual process , which respects our independence as broadcasters .
“ If Number 10 wants to supply its own footage we will judge it on its news value when deciding whether to broadcast it , as we would with any footage supplied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : EU divided over Brexit : France and Poland clash on terms of post-Brexit trade deal In a speech to the European Parliament yesterday , EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the UK needs to be willing to uphold existing EU standards , in order to ensure European and British businesses “ continue to compete on a level playing field .
She said this is a “ precondition ” for a good trade deal .
In what appeared as a warning shot to the UK Government , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies to unfair competition .
“ The more the UK does commit to uphold our standards… the closer and better the access to single market will be .
”

Brexit is 'moment of hope and opportunity' says Boris Johnson
Speaking in the Commons today, the International Trade Secretary boasted of the bright future ahead for Britain following Brexit Day. Britain will leave both the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) tomorrow but ut it has ensured its relationship with Norway will not change until the end of the transitional period on December 31, 2020. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said: “Norway and the UK are important countries for each other.
“Our history and cooperation go far back. “The key tasks for the government in working on Brexit are to ensure that EEA cooperation continues to function well and to continue our close and good cooperation with the UK. "I am confident that the agreement we signed today will protect Norwegian interests and citizens in a good way.” Meanwhile, The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal was given its final seal of approval last night as the EU gave it the green light. MEPs voted by 621 to 49 in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement and linked hands to sing a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had his microphone cut off during his departure speech in which his party’s MEPs cheered and waved union flags as he said the UK was “never coming back”.
Brexit Live: The UK will officially leave the EU on Friday
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He said afterwards: “The book is about to close and we are going to leave in 48 hours and that is for me, in a way, the achievement of my lifetime political goal.” Mr Johnson now has the mammoth task of attempting to negotiate a trade deal with the EU. He has been clear he is not willing to extend talks past the end of the year. Euronews Political Editor Darren McCaffrey said negotiations could be agreed by October, which would give enough time for a deal to be passed by December. He tweeted: “Draft EU negotiating mandate on future relationship will be published this Monday by the European Commission but negotiations only likely to begin properly first week of March, with expectation of conclusion by October, giving time for ratification by end of year.” FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES HERE:
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Brexit: UK will 'reclaim global leadership' in trade says Truss
10.21pm update: Chlorinated chicken back on the menu During his trip to London today, Mike Pompeo insisted the US does not want food issues to be problematic amid the uproar over chlorinated chicken. He also insisted for talks to be based "on sound scientific standards". He added: "We are not asking Europe to lower standards." 8.52pm update: Brussels celebrates friendship with UK Before the UK leaves the EU on January 31, the Grand Place in Brussels was draped in the UK flag. British music was also played in the square while the mayor paid tribute to those MEPs departing the EU. 6.59pm update: Give EU nationals the vote Sir Keir Starmer has called for European Union nationals to be given the vote in future elections. Ahead of Brexit Day, Sir Keir said it was "shameful" that EU nationals were not allowed to vote in the 2016 referendum. Writing in The Guardian ahead of a speech on Friday, he said: "The Government should give all three million EU nationals living in the UK full voting rights in future elections. "The way they have been treated over the past three years is shameful. "We were never just 'tolerating' EU citizens living in this country - they are our neighbours, friends and families." 6.10pm update: Brexit will bring "enormous benefits" Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo travelled to the UK today where he met with Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson. Mr Pompeo said: "There were things that the United Kingdom was required to do as part of being a member of the EU, and they'll be able to do them differently now. "You will see the enormous benefits that accrued to both of our nations as a result of this."
Brexit LIVE: Liz Truss comments on "global Britain"
5.37pm update: EU has 'curtailed' the UK In her speech today, Ms Truss added the UK had been a leader in shaping the "rules-based system". She added: "But from 1973 onwards that role has been increasingly curtailed. "Tomorrow we begin to reclaim that global leadership." Following Brexit day, the EU and Britain will then continue to the transition stage where they will negotiate their future trade agreement. 4.54pm update: Liz Truss comments on "global Britain" Speaking in the Commons today, Ms Truss set out the country's future following Brexit. Ms Truss said: "Global Britain will be a beacon for free enterprise, free trade for people across the world. "We will light this beacon with the values the UK has long been known for." 4.29pm update: Government provides travel update post-Brexit Under the update, free mobile data roaming could end depending on the supplier. Although no visas will be needed for tourists, if Britons intend to stay for more than 90 days, a visa will be required. 3.44pm update: UK and France go head-to-head over fishing The UK will argue EU vessels will no longer be able to use UK waters. However, fishermen in France are already piling the pressure on Emmanuel Macron secure crucial fishing waters. One captain at France's crucial Boulogne-sur-Mer processing centre, Insisted "Macron mustn't give an inch to Britain". Another said it would be "very grave" if French boats were unable to use British waters.
Brexit LIVE: Workers at France's major processing centre
Brexit: Liz Truss claims leaving EU will ‘boost local economies’
3.32pm update: Stormont sub-comittee to meet next week A new Brexit sub-committee will meed next week. The parties agreed to set up the panel as part of the 'New Decade, New Approach' deal to restore power-sharing. 3.06pm update: Speech was "eye-opening" Secretary of Stae for Trade, Liz Truss gave a speech in the Commons today where claimed Brexit would "boost local economies". Commenting on the speech, political for the Guardian labelled the speech as "eye-opening" while also claiming the figures should be published if they are to be believed. He said: "No one really listens to Commons 'general debates' but Liz Truss on 'Global Britain' was eye-opening. "She promised Brexit would help balance regional inequalities, 'boosting local economies & increasing jobs and wages'. "If that's in the forecasts, you'd think they'd publish them'." Additional reporting by Rachel Russell. 1.50pm update: Brexiteer calls for annual 'UK day; Bank Holiday near EU referendum date The Friday closest to the EU referendum date should be made a bank holiday, a Brexiteer has said. Tory Peter Bone told MPs he plans to introduce a bill calling for a "United Kingdom Day" on the Friday closest to June 23 every year. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg described Mr Bone's proposed UK Day as "republican sounding", and suggested that a June bank holiday to mark the Queen's birthday would "be nicer". Raising the idea during business questions, Mr Bone said: "Next week I intend to introduce a private members' Bill to create a bank holiday on the Friday closest to June 23 every year to be called United Kingdom Day so that a country can celebrate sovereignty and the Union of our four great nations. "Would the Leader of the House arrange for a statement next week saying that the Government will support this proposal, be neutral or oppose it." Mr Rees-Mogg said: "Well, oddly, that falls under my responsibility as Lord President of the Council because bank holidays come from royal proclamation. "I wonder if I might steer my honourable friend, wouldn't it be nicer if we're going to ask for a new bank holiday in June to have, as some other countries have, a Queen's birthday holiday? Rather more in keeping with our traditions rather than the slightly, I don't know, republican sounding UK Day."
Nigel Farage has celebrated Brexit with a self-portrait
1pm update: Farage unveils self-portrait to mark Brexit Telegraph journalist Michael Deacon tweeted: "Nigel Farage has just unveiled a portrait of himself entitled "Mr Brexit". "Jim Davidson is now giving a speech to mark the occasion. "Happy Brexit everyone." 12.32pm update: EU trade commissioner says US/UK trade deal unlikely in 2020 The European Union's trade chief said on Thursday he expected the United States to wait until a trade deal is reached between the EU and Britain before agreeing
to its own deal with Britain. Speaking on Ireland's national radio RTE, EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said it was his view that a US-Britain trade deal would not be agreed in 2020. "There are so many parts of an EU/UK deal that would have implications for a US/UK deal," said Hogan. "The priority for the U.S. will be to see what the colour of the money is on the table for the EU/UK deal first."
12.07pm update: EU CIVIL WAR: Leaders in huge clash over post-Brexit funding - ‘Blood will flow!’ EU leaders have continued their bitter feud over the bloc's next seven-year budget, with one warning "blood will flow" as Brexit continues to see the bloc's buffers haemorrhaging cash.
The comment was made at the European Commission’s New Year’s reception, according to a report by Politico, when a small group of the bloc’s current and past senior diplomats were engaged in small talk whilst drinking champagne.
Referring to the European Union's next budget, or Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), one said “before all the blood will flow” as the bloc’s leaders continue their back and forth over the much-disputed fund for the next seven years.
Britain’s exit from the EU means there will be less cash to go around at the same time as the European Commission, under new President Ursula von der Leyen, wants tens of billions of pounds to tackle climate change and migration. 11.29am update: Brexit POLL: Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain? Britain will finally leave the European Union tomorrow after many key negotiators faced a torturous battle over the last three-and-a-half years to separate the UK from the bloc. But who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain? Vote in Express.co.uk's exclusive poll below.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Lindsay Hoyle dismantles John Bercow’s ‘constitutional vandalism’ with new law

Speaker Hoyle , who was elected for the role before Christmas , has empowered Commons Clerks to state their views in the Commons library , which in turn restrains the power of the Speaker .
The move is a rebuke of the “ constitutional vandalism ” caused by Mr Bercow , who last year passed an amendment by fellow Remainer Dominic Grieve to give excess power to the Speaker in a bid to halt Brexit , Tom Harwood of Guido Fawkes said on Twitter .
Other Twitter users are quick to echo his comments .
One , referring to Speaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great Speaker he is turning out to be.
” Another said : “ He ’ s already demonstrated that he is such a better speaker than Bercow .
“ Great decision .
Though we need to see some more reforms .
The alterations Bercow snuck in that allowed him to justify ignoring conventions on emergency debates not being binding , must be changed back.
” Another said : “ The new Speaker improves transparency after Bercow ’ s unscrupulous actions which usurped our democracy.
” A fourth added : “ Good move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another comment read : “ Very impressed with this Speaker.
” Last January , Mr Grieve - who lost his seat in last general election after three years of relentless attempts to block Brexit - had his amendment selected by Mr Bercow .
At the time , Mr Grieve said : “ It is eminently sensible and I hope the Government will accept it .
This solidifies and emphasises the key role of Parliament .
“ It is going to be essential in dealing with Brexit.
” Mr Bercow , meanwhile , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Commons to not be granted a peerage in the House of Lords .
READ NOW : Former Speaker ’ s wife Sally ‘ personally lobbied Corbyn for peerage ’ [ NEWS ] This came amid allegations of bullying and bias .
Downing Street said allegations about Mr Bercow ’ s behaviour were “ very concerning ” and should be “ investigated thoroughly ” .
Former Commons clerk Lord Lisvane last week became the latest to complain and handed a dossier of allegations to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards .
Mr Bercow denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to stop him becoming a peer .
Mr Bercow said that since retiring it has “ become increasingly obvious that the Government has no intention of honouring the centuries-old convention that a departing speaker is promptly elevated to the House of Lords ” .
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Speaker Hoyle, who was elected for the role before Christmas, has empowered Commons Clerks to state their views in the Commons library, which in turn restrains the power of the Speaker. The move is a rebuke of the “constitutional vandalism” caused by Mr Bercow, who last year passed an amendment by fellow Remainer Dominic Grieve to give excess power to the Speaker in a bid to halt Brexit, Tom Harwood of Guido Fawkes said on Twitter. Other Twitter users are quick to echo his comments.
One, referring to Speaker Hoyle, said: “What a great Speaker he is turning out to be.” Another said: “He’s already demonstrated that he is such a better speaker than Bercow. “Great decision. Though we need to see some more reforms. The alterations Bercow snuck in that allowed him to justify ignoring conventions on emergency debates not being binding, must be changed back.” Another said: “The new Speaker improves transparency after Bercow’s unscrupulous actions which usurped our democracy.” A fourth added: “Good move to repair the damage done by Bercow.”
Lindsay Hoyle has dismantled former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow’s rule
Mr Bercow charged taxpayers £490 to replace a washing machine for his nanny
Another comment read: “Very impressed with this Speaker.” Last January, Mr Grieve - who lost his seat in last general election after three years of relentless attempts to block Brexit - had his amendment selected by Mr Bercow. At the time, Mr Grieve said: “It is eminently sensible and I hope the Government will accept it. This solidifies and emphasises the key role of Parliament. “It is going to be essential in dealing with Brexit.” Mr Bercow, meanwhile, will be the first Speaker of the House of Commons to not be granted a peerage in the House of Lords. READ NOW: Former Speaker’s wife Sally ‘personally lobbied Corbyn for peerage’ [NEWS]
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Speaker Hoyle was elected before Christmas
This came amid allegations of bullying and bias. Downing Street said allegations about Mr Bercow’s behaviour were “very concerning” and should be “investigated thoroughly”. Former Commons clerk Lord Lisvane last week became the latest to complain and handed a dossier of allegations to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. Mr Bercow denied the claims and accused the government of trying to stop him becoming a peer. Mr Bercow said that since retiring it has “become increasingly obvious that the Government has no intention of honouring the centuries-old convention that a departing speaker is promptly elevated to the House of Lords”. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Back off Spain! Incursion into British airspace by SPANISH military grounds passenger jet

The BA flight to Gibraltar International Airport was disrupted on two separate occasions on Tuesday , initially when it was prevented from landing on the Rock while air traffic controllers tried to contact a Guardia Civil helicopter which encroached into British airspace .
The plane was eventually cleared to land - but its departure was delayed by roughly 10 minutes as a result of a fixed-wing Spanish plane which likewise strayed into British airspace .
Neither of the two offending aircraft had contacted air traffic control in Gibraltar , the Foreign Office subsequently confirmed .
A passenger who was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His Excellency the Governor Ed Davis , the Queen ’ s representative on the Rock - told Express.co.uk : “ I was on BA 490 Heathrow to Gib yesterday .
“ Pilot says ‘ we are likely to land about 10 minutes ahead of schedule ’ .
“ Weather is lovely and sunny , not a ripple on the sea ( I have a window seat ) .
“ Just as we start final approach , plane goes into sharp turn and heads back out over the sea .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think why we would be diverted as the weather is so good .
READ MORE : Friday 's victory for democracy , says Tory MP Penrose – Brexit arrives “ We do a big circuit then we come in and have a perfect landing .
“ As we taxi to the terminal , the pilot apologises for being a few minutes behind schedule but explains that , ‘ an unidentified Spanish military aircraft was in the area ’ so he had to wait for it to clear before he could land.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about an EasyJet flight which took off yesterday from Gibraltar .
The eyewitness said : “ As I walked into the terminal , I could see a long queue of EasyJet passengers all waiting outside the Terminal but not able to board their aircraft.
” He suggested the flight had been delayed for the same reason - but an EasyJet spokeswoman told Express.co.uk this was not the case .
She said : “ We can confirm that flight EZY2245 from London Luton to Gibraltar on 28 January was delayed departing London Luton due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Gibraltar to London Luton was delayed departing Gibraltar as a result.
” Incursions into British airspace by Spanish aircraft in Gibraltar are not as frequent as those by Spanish ships into British waters surrounding the rock , but are not unheard of .
They represent a violation of British sovereignty , although not a threat to it , with all such incursions resulting in protests to the Spanish authorities .
The Ministry of Defence , which is responsible for monitoring air traffic at Gibraltar International Airport , referred Express.co.uk to the Foreign @ @

Brexit: Spain should respect Gibraltar's sovereignty says minister
The BA flight to Gibraltar International Airport was disrupted on two separate occasions on Tuesday, initially when it was prevented from landing on the Rock while air traffic controllers tried to contact a Guardia Civil helicopter which encroached into British airspace. The plane was eventually cleared to land - but its departure was delayed by roughly 10 minutes as a result of a fixed-wing Spanish plane which likewise strayed into British airspace.
Neither of the two offending aircraft had contacted air traffic control in Gibraltar, the Foreign Office subsequently confirmed. A passenger who was on the plane - which was also carrying His Excellency the Governor Ed Davis, the Queen’s representative on the Rock - told Express.co.uk: “I was on BA 490 Heathrow to Gib yesterday. “Pilot says ‘we are likely to land about 10 minutes ahead of schedule’.
The Foreign Office, headed up by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, has lodged a protest
Gibraltar International Airport
“Weather is lovely and sunny, not a ripple on the sea (I have a window seat). “Just as we start final approach, plane goes into sharp turn and heads back out over the sea. “I’m dreading a diversion to Malaga but can’t think why we would be diverted as the weather is so good. READ MORE: Friday's victory for democracy, says Tory MP Penrose – Brexit arrives
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Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo
A Guardia Civil helicopter similar to the one involved
The British Airways plane was delayed landing and taking off
The eyewitness said: “As I walked into the terminal, I could see a long queue of EasyJet passengers all waiting outside the Terminal but not able to board their aircraft.” He suggested the flight had been delayed for the same reason - but an EasyJet spokeswoman told Express.co.uk this was not the case. She said: “We can confirm that flight EZY2245 from London Luton to Gibraltar on 28 January was delayed departing London Luton due to a technical issue which meant EZY2246 from Gibraltar to London Luton was delayed departing Gibraltar as a result.”
Key facts about Gibraltar
Incursions into British airspace by Spanish aircraft in Gibraltar are not as frequent as those by Spanish ships into British waters surrounding the rock, but are not unheard of. They represent a violation of British sovereignty, although not a threat to it, with all such incursions resulting in protests to the Spanish authorities. The Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for monitoring air traffic at Gibraltar International Airport, referred Express.co.uk to the Foreign Office.
Gibraltar is located on the southern tip of Spain
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit deal EXPLAINED: What does Brexit REALLY mean for you and me?

The bill , officially called the Withdrawal Agreement Bill ( WAB ) , passed all its stages in Parliament and been given Royal Assent , turning Boris Johnson 's Brexit bill into the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement .
On Wednesday , members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the deal , clearing the final hurdle for the UK to depart the EU at 11pm GMT on Friday , January 31 .
Brexit news : The SEVEN big changes which take effect from Brexit Day So what is in the deal ?
The 106-page bill is broken up into five parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s departure from the EU .
These five parts are under the headings : Implementation Period ; Remaining Implementation Of Withdrawal Agreement Etc ; Citizens ' Rights ; Other Subject Areas ; General And Final Provision .
Crucially , the WAB sets out an 11-month transition period during which the UK and EU must conduct intense and robust negotiations to formulate the future relationship between the two .
During the transition period , the UK will remain essentially an EU member , so no immediate changes will be felt by the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in EU institutions .
The one major change will be that , as of 11.01pm on Friday night , UK citizens will no longer also be EU citizens .

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The bill, officially called the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB), passed all its stages in Parliament and been given Royal Assent, turning Boris Johnson's Brexit bill into the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. On Wednesday, members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly backed the deal, clearing the final hurdle for the UK to depart the EU at 11pm GMT on Friday, January 31.
So what is in the deal? The 106-page bill is broken up into five parts, covering the basics of the UK’s departure from the EU. These five parts are under the headings: Implementation Period; Remaining Implementation Of Withdrawal Agreement Etc; Citizens' Rights; Other Subject Areas; General And Final Provision. Crucially, the WAB sets out an 11-month transition period during which the UK and EU must conduct intense and robust negotiations to formulate the future relationship between the two. During the transition period, the UK will remain essentially an EU member, so no immediate changes will be felt by the public, although no UK representatives will sit in EU institutions. The one major change will be that, as of 11.01pm on Friday night, UK citizens will no longer also be EU citizens. READ MORE: Boris boost: House prices SURGE in huge post-election bounce
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Brexit deal explained: The Prime Minister tweeted this image of the bill signing
READ MORE ‘Cocktail hour on the Titanic’ Germany SCARED of Brexit Britain Here is a summary of some key points within the WAB which could impact the general public: Divorce bill The WAB sets out how the UK will make “divorce bill” payments - estimated to be around £30 billion in total - in instalments to the EU for years to come. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimated the bulk of this sum will be paid by 2022, with some small payments still being made into the 2060s. This will form part of the Treasury’s budget, meaning less spending on public services until cleared.
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Brexit deal explained: The European Union flag and the British Union Jack waving in front of the European Parliament in Brussels
According to estimates from Bloomberg, the cost of Brexit will reach £200 billion in 2020. The bill was around £130bn at the beginning on 2020, with a further £70bn expected to be accrued before the end of the transition period. The analysis by Dan Hanson, a UK economist for Bloomberg economics, said Brexit uncertainty could continue to take a toll on companies and consumers towards the end of 2020. Transition period The WAB repeals the European Communities Act, which took the UK into the EU, but then reinstates it immediately until the end of 2020 when the transition period ends.
READ MORE Boris Johnson should approach Donald Trump as an ‘ally’ in trade talks Citizens’ rights The WAB sets out the rights of the three-million-plus EU citizens who are expected to have permanent residence in the UK after Brexit. EU citizens’ rights will still be protected by European Law. The bill states that UK courts will be able to refer disputes over EU citizens’ rights to the European Court of Justice for eight years after the end of the transition period. The WAB also sets up an independent monitoring authority (IMA) with which EU nationals in the UK can lodge any complaints about the way the government treats them. The IMA will also report on whether the Home Office is meeting its obligations to EU nationals. READ MORE: What does Brexit mean for EU citizens?
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Workers’ rights The WAB sets out the already-announced principle that rights which currently come from EU law, such as the working time directive, will still have effect in UK law. In the longer term, the bill makes vague commitments to “non-regression” – that the position on workers’ rights at the end of the transition period will not be reduced in later laws. The bill states that when ministers introduce legislation in this area, they must make a statement on whether the bill is compatible with the non-regression principle. READ MORE: What does Brexit mean for jobs?
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit impact: What does Brexit mean for the NHS?

In 2016 , the UK voted for Brexit , initiating a long and often bitter struggle to determine how the country would untangle itself from the bloc which it had been a member of for 45 years , governing almost all aspects of British life .
After the Prime Minister agreed a deal , the UK will now leave the EU at 11pm on Friday , January 31 , initiating a period of transition while negotiations continue .
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Is it more than the EU bill ?
Brexit rules for EU citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the NHS ?
What could it Brexit mean for the NHS ?
While the transition period is underway for 2020 , the UK will essentially remain an EU member and nothing will change .
But exactly what becomes of the health service will only be known once negotiations are completed and the UK officially cuts ties with the EU in 2021 .
After the recent general election campaign , the Government made promises to invest in the NHS and that it wouldn ’ t be up for privatisation , ever .
READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s plan for trade deal with EU revealed

In 2016, the UK voted for Brexit, initiating a long and often bitter struggle to determine how the country would untangle itself from the bloc which it had been a member of for 45 years, governing almost all aspects of British life. After the Prime Minister agreed a deal, the UK will now leave the EU at 11pm on Friday, January 31, initiating a period of transition while negotiations continue.
What could it Brexit mean for the NHS? While the transition period is underway for 2020, the UK will essentially remain an EU member and nothing will change. But exactly what becomes of the health service will only be known once negotiations are completed and the UK officially cuts ties with the EU in 2021. After the recent general election campaign, the Government made promises to invest in the NHS and that it wouldn’t be up for privatisation, ever. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson’s plan for trade deal with EU revealed
Brexit impacts: What could it Brexit mean for the NHS?
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READ MORE Brexit travel tips: Can I keep my red passport after Brexit? In the Queen’s Speech launching this Parliamentary year, the Government unveiled plans to enshrine in law a commitment to the health service’s funding, with an extra £33.9bn per year provided by 2023/24. In a statement to Express.co.uk, a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) spokesperson said: “Leaving the EU means we can build on the progress of commitments made to the British people, including boosting the NHS with the biggest cash injection in history through an extra £34 billion every year, and delivering 50,000 more nurses and 50 million more GP surgery appointments a year. “The Government has been clear that when we are negotiating trade deals, the NHS will not be on the table. The price the NHS pays for drugs will not be on the table. The services the NHS provides will not be on the table. “In any negotiations on future trade agreements we will never include any proposals that would put NHS finances at risk or reduce clinician and patient choice.”
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Brexit impacts: For every 1,000 NHS staff members in England, 55 of them are from an EU country
While this might quell any worry of selling the NHS to the US in recent years, there are still other potential knock-on effects on the NHS after Brexit. While DHSC states it is “in the interests of both the UK and the EU to agree a future partnership that keeps goods flowing, services being provided and business being done”, there is still a lot to be negotiated, and a lot of risk. For example, the cost of medicines could spike if, after Brexit, the UK leaves the European Medicines Agency (EMA) arrangements and develops its own drug approval system. This could mean the UK loses its ‘tier 1’ status and no longer have priorate for new medicines. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Brexit travel rules: Can EU citizens travel to the UK with an ID card? For example, in Switzerland and Canada, which have separate approval systems, medicines typically reach the market six months later than in the European Union. Eventually, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will operate as a sovereign regulator outside the EMA, but with regulatory equivalence and working closely with the EMA and other international partners. There are already precedents for such arrangements, and the UK is likely to have this as a key part of the upcoming negotiations. There is the additional worry about the continued quality of care.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit POLL: Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain?

The Brexit debacle kicked off in 2016 when Prime Minister at the time , David Cameron , held a referendum on whether the UK should remain in the EU or leave .
But he resigned when the British public voted to leave , paving the way for Theresa May to take over with the promise to deliver the will of the people .
However , her negotiating skills ended up being disastrous and she finally admitted defeat and resigned when her Brexit deal was rejected three times by MPs .
Mrs May spent months negotiating her Withdrawal Agreement with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down by 230 votes in Parliament .
This was the biggest defeat of a sitting government in the UK ’ s democratic history .
After surviving a vote of no confidence , she still had to ask for three extensions after facing criticism when EU leaders refused to budge over the Irish backstop element of her deal .
The former Remainer was succeeded by Boris Johnson on July 24 , 2019 .
Mr Johnson made his stance on Brexit clear from the beginning that he wanted a quick exit “ deal or no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push through Brexit , Mr Johnson gained approval from the Queen to suspend Parliament in September for five weeks .
However , the Supreme Court deemed this unlawful and quickly reconvened Parliament .
Despite this setback , Mr Johnson saw huge success in the December general election by winning a Tory majority of 80 .
And his deal was passed by the Commons , Lords and was given royal assent before finally being ratified by the EU last night .
Apart from the array of Prime Ministers during the last few years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped get Brexit done .
Michel Barnier was the European Commission ’ s chief negotiator during Brexit .
Some of the former French foreign minister ’ s highlights included saying the Irish backstop element in the Withdrawal Agreement could not be renegotiated .
He also warned delaying Brexit would require the approval of EU leaders .
The Brexit Party leader was one of the key players in securing the EU referendum while he was the leader of UKIP .
He had some last words for the European Parliament last night before being cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this was the “ final chapter , the end of the road ” for the UK and the EU after a 47 year “ political experiment that the British frankly have never been very happy with ” .
Mr Farage said : “ I know you are going to miss us .
I know you want to ban our national flags but we are going to wave you goodbye and we will look forward in the future to working with you… ” READ MORE : Smug EU 's taunts to Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led the European Research Group ( ERG ) , which was made up of Eurosceptics who helped defeat Mrs May ’ s deal .
Mr Rees-Mogg was vocally opposed Mrs May ’ s Brexit plans , despite voting for the deal on its third attempt .
He also wanted assurances that the EU ’ s backstop proposal that Northern Ireland would stay in the single market and the customs union were removed .
Although Mr Barnier dealt mostly with Brexit , the former president of the European Commission also regularly had his say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU would not renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement after Mrs May ’ asked and he said that extending the Article 50 negotiating period is something no one in Europe would oppose .
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[ REVEALED ] Brexiteers sent into meltdown over Finnish MEP ’ S anti-EU speech [ VIDEO ] Brexit news : The SEVEN big changes which take effect from Brexit Day [ INSIGHT ] As president of the European Council , Mr Tusk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU and UK that was “ as close and special as possible.
” He said that the UK should cancel Brexit after Mrs May ’ s deal was rejected because “ no-one wants no deal.
” The former prime minister of Poland also believed the “ rational solution ” to Mrs May ’ s struggles was to delay Brexit .
The Brexit coordinator for the elected European Parliament has regularly waded in over the last few years .
He is responsible for representing the EU ’ s position during the negotiations and reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs May ’ s deal last night , he tweeted : “ Today ’ s vote was not a vote in favour or against # Brexit .
“ It was a vote for an orderly Brexit and against a hard one .
This is not an ‘ adieux ’ , but merely an ‘ au revoir ’ ” In November 2018 , Mr Barclay became the third Brexit secretary in just six months after David Davis and Dominic Raab both quit the role .
He was loyal to Mrs May and backed her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get MPs to warm to the deal , he warned that further rejections of Mrs May ’ s proposals would lead to a no deal Brexit or no Brexit at all .
Jeremy Corbyn had been critical of the EU over the years , but he wanted the UK to “ remain and reform ” .
While Mrs May was in charge , the Labour leader wanted to rule out the chances of a no deal Brexit and often requested extensions to Britain ’ s EU membership when no Brexit deal could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Corbyn was biased by his own MPs for failing to present a coherent Brexit policy and this resulted in nine MPs quitting the Labour Party in February 2019 before joining Change UK , the Independent Group for Change .
Mr Corbyn and his party also saw a humiliating defeat in the December general election , which re-affirmed Boris Johnson ’ s hardline Brexit approach .

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The Brexit debacle kicked off in 2016 when Prime Minister at the time, David Cameron, held a referendum on whether the UK should remain in the EU or leave. But he resigned when the British public voted to leave, paving the way for Theresa May to take over with the promise to deliver the will of the people. However, her negotiating skills ended up being disastrous and she finally admitted defeat and resigned when her Brexit deal was rejected three times by MPs.
Theresa May Mrs May spent months negotiating her Withdrawal Agreement with the EU, but it was brutally shot down by 230 votes in Parliament. This was the biggest defeat of a sitting government in the UK’s democratic history. After surviving a vote of no confidence, she still had to ask for three extensions after facing criticism when EU leaders refused to budge over the Irish backstop element of her deal. The former Remainer was succeeded by Boris Johnson on July 24, 2019. Boris Johnson Mr Johnson made his stance on Brexit clear from the beginning that he wanted a quick exit “deal or no deal”. In an attempt to push through Brexit, Mr Johnson gained approval from the Queen to suspend Parliament in September for five weeks. However, the Supreme Court deemed this unlawful and quickly reconvened Parliament. Despite this setback, Mr Johnson saw huge success in the December general election by winning a Tory majority of 80. And his deal was passed by the Commons, Lords and was given royal assent before finally being ratified by the EU last night. Apart from the array of Prime Ministers during the last few years, there are many other key figures that helped get Brexit done.
Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit?
Michel Barnier Michel Barnier was the European Commission’s chief negotiator during Brexit. Some of the former French foreign minister’s highlights included saying the Irish backstop element in the Withdrawal Agreement could not be renegotiated. He also warned delaying Brexit would require the approval of EU leaders. Nigel Farage The Brexit Party leader was one of the key players in securing the EU referendum while he was the leader of UKIP. He had some last words for the European Parliament last night before being cut off. He told the European Parliament that this was the “final chapter, the end of the road” for the UK and the EU after a 47 year “political experiment that the British frankly have never been very happy with”. Mr Farage said: “I know you are going to miss us. I know you want to ban our national flags but we are going to wave you goodbye and we will look forward in the future to working with you…” READ MORE: Smug EU's taunts to Boris Johnson exposed as Brexit deadline looms
Theresa May resigned after her Brexit deal was rejected three times
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Mr Rees-Mogg led the European Research Group (ERG), which was made up of Eurosceptics who helped defeat Mrs May’s deal. Mr Rees-Mogg was vocally opposed Mrs May’s Brexit plans, despite voting for the deal on its third attempt. He also wanted assurances that the EU’s backstop proposal that Northern Ireland would stay in the single market and the customs union were removed. Jean-Claude Juncker Although Mr Barnier dealt mostly with Brexit, the former president of the European Commission also regularly had his say on matters. Mr Juncker said the EU would not renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement after Mrs May’ asked and he said that extending the Article 50 negotiating period is something no one in Europe would oppose. DON'T MISS
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Donald Tusk As president of the European Council, Mr Tusk campaigned for a future relationship between the EU and UK that was “as close and special as possible.” He said that the UK should cancel Brexit after Mrs May’s deal was rejected because “no-one wants no deal.” The former prime minister of Poland also believed the “rational solution” to Mrs May’s struggles was to delay Brexit. Guy Verhofstadt The Brexit coordinator for the elected European Parliament has regularly waded in over the last few years. He is responsible for representing the EU’s position during the negotiations and reporting back. After the MEPs voted through Mrs May’s deal last night, he tweeted: “Today’s vote was not a vote in favour or against #Brexit. “It was a vote for an orderly Brexit and against a hard one. This is not an ‘adieux’, but merely an ‘au revoir’”
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit costs: How much has Brexit cost the UK? Is it more than the EU membership bill?

Britain will cease to be a member of the European Union at 11pm GMT on Friday , January 31 .
@ @ @ @ @ of negotiations , a deal was reached which will now trigger an 11-month transition period @ @ @ @ @ must negotiate a deal on trade , immigration , rights and beyond .
EU divided @ @ @ @ @ Poland clash on terms of trade deal So how much has it all cost ?
@ @ @ @ @ , the cost of Brexit will reach £200 billion in 2020 .
The bill was @ @ @ @ @ on 2020 , with a further £70bn expected to be accrued before the end of @ @ @ @ @ analysis by Dan Hanson , a UK economist for Bloomberg economics , said Brexit uncertainty @ @ @ @ @ toll on companies and consumers towards the end of 2020 .
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Britain will cease to be a member of the European Union at 11pm GMT on Friday, January 31. After more than three years of negotiations, a deal was reached which will now trigger an 11-month transition period, during which both sides must negotiate a deal on trade, immigration, rights and beyond.
So how much has it all cost? According to estimates from Bloomberg, the cost of Brexit will reach £200 billion in 2020. The bill was around £130bn at the beginning on 2020, with a further £70bn expected to be accrued before the end of the transition period. The analysis by Dan Hanson, a UK economist for Bloomberg economics, said Brexit uncertainty could continue to take a toll on companies and consumers towards the end of 2020. READ MORE: Brexit deal EXPLAINED: What does Brexit REALLY mean for you and me?
Brexit cost: Britain will cease to be a member of the European Union at 11pm GMT on Friday
Brexit cost: According to estimates from Bloomberg, the cost of Brexit will reach £200 billion in 2020
READ MORE Macron CRISIS: ‘France spiralling out of control’ after violent clash And what is the cost of the membership bill? Figures from a House of Commons library document puts the UK’s net contribution to the European Union and European Commission budget between 1973 and 2018 at around £163 billion. Adding in the estimated net contribution for 2019 this rises to £177 billion. If the Bloomberg £200bn cost is correct, this is £23bn more than the total cost of membership for the UK’s 45 years as an EU member.
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Brexit cost: Sajid Javid said the next Budget will be held on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020
Net contributions take into account - but are not limited to - payments that the UK gets back including payments for farmers, poorer areas, and payments to the private sector for things like research grants. There is also the cost of the divorce bill to take into account. The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement sets out how the UK will make “divorce bill” payments - estimated to be around £30 billion in total - in instalments to the EU for years to come. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimated the bulk of this sum will be paid by 2022, with some small payments still being made into the 2060s. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE EU divided over Brexit: France and Poland clash on terms of trade deal At present, however, experts are predicting tax cuts and increased borrowing in the upcoming budget will give the UK economy its much-needed ‘growth-spurt’. The impact of Brexit on the pound now depends on what happens in trade negotiations, due to begin in February. Dr. Steven McCabe, Associate Professor, Institute of Design and Economic Acceleration and senior fellow at Birmingham City University’s Centre for Brexit studies, told Express.co,uk: “Crucially, though Friday is hugely evocative for those who have long believed the UK’s economic future is better served outside of the EU, the proof will be in what emerges from the next stage in the process of withdrawal - the nature and content of the free trade agreement.” Howard Archer, of economic forecasting group EY Item Club, went so far as to say that Britain’s exit from the EU at the end of this month would not be a “non-event” for the pound, and that the real event to watch would be the trade deal negotiations.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit news: The SEVEN biggest changes which take effect from 11pm on Brexit Day

The Brexit countdown is almost over and as of Friday , January 31 at 11pm , the UK will no longer be an official member of the European Union .
Immediately after that time , the country will enter into an 11-month transition period .
But what are the seven biggest changes which will take effect in the immediate aftermath of Britain ’ s departure from the EU ?
The EU currently has 28 member states , all of whom have representatives called MEPs .
In total there are 751 MEPs , with 73 of those being the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 73 , there are a number of renowned faces , including Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and Ann Widdecombe .
With the UK ’ s exit from the EU , these 73 individuals will automatically lose their seats in the European Parliament because , at the exact moment of Brexit , the UK leaves all of the EU ’ s political institutions and agencies .
However , in addition to the UK following EU rules during the transition period , the European Court of Justice will continue to have the final say over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal EXPLAINED : What does Brexit REALLY mean for you and me ?
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EU Council summits are meetings held by members of the EU throughout the year .
The next Special European Council meeting is due to be held on February 20 .
But if Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to be invited , he will have to be specially invited to join other leaders at EU Council summits in the future .
British ministers will also no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as fishing limits .
The moment the UK leaves the European Union , the negotiations about the future relationship between the UK and EU will begin .
The countdown to Brexit has been a key discussion point in the news agenda for the past few years since the 2016 Brexit Referendum , but now the talk is expected to concern the future trading relationship between the UK and EU .
Mr Johnson has pledged to wrap up trade negotiations by the end of 2020 , although some politicians from the EU have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be free to begin talks with other countries around the world about setting new rules for the buying and selling of goods and services .
Previously , the UK was banned from holding formal trade negotiations with countries like the US and Australia while it remained an EU member .
Brexiteers have argued this freedom will enable the UK to have the freedom to set its own trade policy will boost the UK ’ s economy .
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Blue passports which were retired more than 30 years ago will be back in business from the moment of Brexit .
The current burgundy design will be replaced by the iconic blue and gold design which was first used in 1921 .
The new colour will be phased in over a number of months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue by the middle of the year .
Existing burgundy passports will continue to be valid .
A special edition commemorative Brexit coin bearing the date January 31 and the inscripion will begin to enter circulation throughout 2020 .
However , the Royal Mint has said it will put up three coins for sale on Friday .
These coins will be available in gold , silver and brilliant uncirculated , priced up to £945 .
The 1,500 gold Brexit coins will cost £945 each , while the 47,000 silver coins will be £60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for £10 each .
Germany will not extradite its citizens to the UK Once the UK has left the EU , suspected criminals who take refuge in Germany and are requested for extradition to the UK will be denied .
Germany ’ s constitution does not allow its citizens to be extradited unless it ’ s to another EU country .
This means the moment the UK has left , they will no longer have this right .
Currently , it is unclear if any other countries will copy Germany ’ s lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said the situation is complicated and the European Commission has been unable to provide comment .
The UK Home Office claims the European Arrest Warrant will continue to apply during the transition period , which means Germany will be able to extradite non-German citizens .
However , it adds that if a country ’ s laws prevent extradition to the UK it “ will be expected to take over the trial or sentence of the person concerned.
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Brexit: Downing Street count down to UK's exit with light display
The Brexit countdown is now over and as of Friday, January 31 at 11pm, the UK was no longer be an official member of the European Union. Yesterday was a historic day for Britain as the UK was released from its EU shackles. Immediately after that time, the country entered into an 11-month transition period. But what are the seven biggest changes which took effect in the immediate aftermath of Britain’s departure from the EU?
MEPs lose their jobs The EU currently has 28 member states, all of whom have representatives called MEPs. In total there are 751 MEPs, with 73 of those being the UK’s representatives. Among this group of 73, there are a number of renowned faces, including Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and Ann Widdecombe. With the UK’s exit from the EU, these 73 individuals automatically lost their seats in the European Parliament because, at the exact moment of Brexit, the UK leaves all of the EU’s political institutions and agencies. However, in addition to the UK following EU rules during the transition period, the European Court of Justice will continue to have the final say over legal disputes. READ MORE: Brexit deal EXPLAINED: What does Brexit REALLY mean for you and me?
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READ MORE Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for UK pensioners in Europe? EU summits will stop EU Council summits are meetings held by members of the EU throughout the year. The next Special European Council meeting is due to be held on February 20. But if Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to be invited, he will have to be specially invited to join other leaders at EU Council summits in the future. British ministers will also no longer attend regular EU meetings that decide things such as fishing limits.
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Brexit news: The EU Council summit meetings will no longer include the UK except for special occasions
Trade talks The moment the UK left the European Union, the negotiations about the future relationship between the UK and EU began. The countdown to Brexit has been a key discussion point in the news agenda for the past few years since the 2016 Brexit Referendum, but now the talk is expected to concern the future trading relationship between the UK and EU. Mr Johnson has pledged to wrap up trade negotiations by the end of 2020, although some politicians from the EU have said this is unlikely. The UK will also be free to begin talks with other countries around the world about setting new rules for the buying and selling of goods and services. Previously, the UK was banned from holding formal trade negotiations with countries like the US and Australia while it remained an EU member. Brexiteers have argued this freedom will enable the UK to have the freedom to set its own trade policy will boost the UK’s economy. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for Northern Ireland? UK passports change colour Blue passports which were retired more than 30 years ago will be back in business from the moment of Brexit. The current burgundy design will be replaced by the iconic blue and gold design which was first used in 1921. The new colour will be phased in over a number of months, with all new passports issued in blue by the middle of the year. Existing burgundy passports will continue to be valid.
Brexit news: The original blue and burgundy British passports
Brexit coins A special edition commemorative Brexit coin bearing the date January 31 and the inscripion will begin to enter circulation throughout 2020. However, the Royal Mint said it would put up three coins for sale on Friday. These coins were available in gold, silver and brilliant uncirculated, priced up to £945. The 1,500 gold Brexit coins will cost £945 each, while the 47,000 silver coins will be £60 each and the brilliant uncirculated 50p coins for £10 each.
READ MORE Ed Balls claims Brexit is to blame for Labour defeat The Brexit department will be decommissioned The Department for Exiting the European Union was shut down as of January 31 at 11pm GMT. The team in that government department have been in charge of handling the negotiations between the UK and EU for the UK’s exit, and making preparations for a No Deal exit. However, once the UK fficially left the UK, the department ceased to exist. This means current Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay lost his position in Mr Johnson’s cabinet.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--EU divided over Brexit: France and Poland clash on terms of post-Brexit trade deal

Britain will officially leave the EU at 11pm tomorrow ( midnight in Brussels ) and enter into a transition period with the bloc which ends on December 31 , 2020 .
During this time the two sides will enter negotiations to discuss the future relationship , with the two sides attempting to reach agreement on matters such as trade , security and fishing .
With the talks expected to begin on March 3 , it has emerged the EU27 are unable to reach agreement on whether they should take a hardline approach .
In a speech to the European Parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ der Leyen said the UK needs to be willing to uphold existing EU standards , in order to ensure European and British businesses “ continue to compete on a level playing field .
She said this is a “ precondition ” for a good trade deal .
In what appeared as a warning shot to the UK Government , she said : “ We will certainly not expose our companies to unfair competition .
“ The more the UK does commit to uphold our standards… the closer and better the access to single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take a similar hardline approach and has put emphasis on a “ dynamic ” non-divergence , Politico report .
This means the UK should continue to follow any changes in standards and regulations the EU makes for itself .
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that Paris will “ not bow to pressure or haste ” in negotiations on the future trade deal .
It comes after the leader urged the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to be “ cold blooded ” during the upcoming talks .
JUST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s plan for trade deal with EU revealed The country ’ s Europe Minister Amélie de Montchalin also stressed France ’ s official position was that it wants a close relationship with the UK after Brexit .
But she warned France would seek to protect its own citizens , businesses , fishermen and farmers .
Poland is keen for a softer approach to the upcoming talks and is more concerned about the loss of a close ally in security .
In recent years the UK has strengthened security ties with Poland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N'T MISS : Boris Johnson snubs BBC as he films Brexit Day message to nation [ INSIGHT ] Brexit fisheries policy : EU to require licence for access to UK waters [ DEVELOPED ] Flying EU flag after Brexit MUST be illegal - Sturgeon ’ s stunt savaged [ POLL ] Yesterday proved a historic day in the European Parliament , as MEPs signed off on Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit deal by 621 votes to 49 .
The emotional moment saw politicians from the EU27 stand up and sing Auld Lang Syne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waved their Union Flags .
Some MEPs shed tears as they held hands and linked arms with their colleagues while signing the famous Scottish poem .
Nigel Farage gave a defiant speech to the Parliament where he vowed to destroy the EU .

Brexit: SNP MEPs get emotional in Brussels as deal is approved
Britain will officially leave the EU at 11pm tomorrow (midnight in Brussels) and enter into a transition period with the bloc which ends on December 31, 2020. During this time the two sides will enter negotiations to discuss the future relationship, with the two sides attempting to reach agreement on matters such as trade, security and fishing. With the talks expected to begin on March 3, it has emerged the EU27 are unable to reach agreement on whether they should take a hardline approach.
In a speech to the European Parliament yesterday, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the UK needs to be willing to uphold existing EU standards, in order to ensure European and British businesses “continue to compete on a level playing field. She said this is a “precondition” for a good trade deal. In what appeared as a warning shot to the UK Government, she said: “We will certainly not expose our companies to unfair competition. “The more the UK does commit to uphold our standards… the closer and better the access to single market will be.”
EU member states are divide on what should be prioritised in the upcoming trade talks
Brexit Party MEPs waved Union Flag's in the European Parliament yesterday
France is keen to take a similar hardline approach and has put emphasis on a “dynamic” non-divergence, Politico report. This means the UK should continue to follow any changes in standards and regulations the EU makes for itself. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that Paris will “not bow to pressure or haste” in negotiations on the future trade deal. It comes after the leader urged the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to be “cold blooded” during the upcoming talks. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson’s plan for trade deal with EU revealed
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Some MEPs cried in the European Parliament yesterday
MEPs stood up and sang Auld Lang Syne yesterday
Emmanuel Macron said France will 'not bow to pressure or haste' in the upcoming trade talks
Yesterday proved a historic day in the European Parliament, as MEPs signed off on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal by 621 votes to 49. The emotional moment saw politicians from the EU27 stand up and sing Auld Lang Syne, as Brexit Party MEPs looked on and waved their Union Flags. Some MEPs shed tears as they held hands and linked arms with their colleagues while signing the famous Scottish poem. Nigel Farage gave a defiant speech to the Parliament where he vowed to destroy the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit travel tips: Can I keep my red passport after Brexit? Will my passport be valid?

The final Brexit hurdle was cleared on Wednesday when the European Parliament overwhelmingly voted for the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement , solidifying Friday , January 31 as the UK ’ s final day as an EU member state .
Brexit Day will trigger an 11-month transition period , during which both sides must negotiate the future of trade , immigration , and beyond .
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Can you keep your red passport ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport design will be phased in from early 2020 over several months , and by mid-2020 , all new British passports will be blue .
If you renew your passport during this initial period , you may be issued with either a blue or a burgundy British passport , and you won ’ t be able to state a preference for either colour .
All styles of passport will be equally valid for travel .
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Brexit: SNP MEPs get emotional in Brussels as deal is approved
The final Brexit hurdle was cleared on Wednesday when the European Parliament overwhelmingly voted for the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, solidifying Friday, January 31 as the UK’s final day as an EU member state. Brexit Day will trigger an 11-month transition period, during which both sides must negotiate the future of trade, immigration, and beyond.
Can you keep your red passport? According to Gov.co.uk, a new blue passport design will be phased in from early 2020 over several months, and by mid-2020, all new British passports will be blue. If you renew your passport during this initial period, you may be issued with either a blue or a burgundy British passport, and you won’t be able to state a preference for either colour. All styles of passport will be equally valid for travel. READ MORE: Brexit rules for EU citizens: Will you have to pay to use the NHS?
Brexit travel tips: A new blue passport design will be phased in from early 2020
READ MORE Brexit travel rules: Will I have to get a new pet passport? Is your passport still valid after Brexit? During the transition period, which is due to run from February 1, 2020, to January 1, 2021, all current rules on travel to the EU will remain the same as they are now. This means all holiday plans and other travel to Europe will be unaffected for 2020, and your passport will be valid. ABTA travel association said: “Everything will remain the same and you can continue to travel as you do now until at least the end of December 2020.”
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Brexit travel tips: By mid-2020, all new British passports will be blue
As long as your passport is valid for the whole of your trip, you will be able to use it under the transition period. You do not need to have six months left on your passport to travel to the EU during the transition period, according to ABTA. There will be no changes to EHIC cards, driving licences, data roaming or taking pets abroad under the transition, as the UK will still technically be an EU member state. However, what happens after the transition period remains to be seen. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Brexit health insurance: What happens to EHIC cards after Brexit? According to the House of Commons Library: “Whether or not British passport holders would be subject to third country national rules, or other rules, after the transition period, would depend on agreements on the future relationship.” If the UK ends up leaving the EU without a deal after the transition period, rules for passports could change and you may need to take action. In the event of a no deal exit, your passport will need to have at least six months left before it expires, and be less than 10 years old (even if it has six months or more left). If you do not renew it in time, you may not be able to travel to most EU countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Brexit travel tips: During the transition period all current rules on travel to the EU will remain the same as they are now
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