thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--Brexit deal EXPLAINED: What does Brexit REALLY mean for you and me?

The bill , officially called the Withdrawal Agreement Bill ( WAB ) , has passed all its stages in Parliament and been given Royal Assent .
This now turns Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit deal , which is a draft international treaty , into UK law and gives the Government permission to ratify and implement it .
So what is in the WAB ?
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
• ‘ Cocktail hour on the Titanic ’ Germany SCARED of Brexit Britain Here is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WAB which could impact the general public : 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 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which took the UK into the EU , but then reinstates it immediately until the end of 2020 when the transition period ends .
So essentially , the UK will remain an EU member until the end of the year with no noticeable changes .
However , it also prohibits any extension to the transition period belong the end of 2020 , even if a trade deal hasn ’ t yet been reached .
This means that if , come January 1 2021 , the EU and UK still haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal which protects interests on both sides , the prospect of a no deal exit will return .
This has a potentially wide-ranging knock-on effect for the public - you can read more about what a no deal Brexit means here .
• Boris Johnson should approach Donald Trump as an ‘ ally ’ in trade talks 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 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
The WAB sets out the already-announced principle that rights which currently come from EU law , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
By far the most contentious portion of the bill since its infancy under Theresa May , the WAB contains numerous paragraphs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only part of the UK which shares a land border with the EU .
Essentially , the WAB - which has seen May ’ s ‘ Brexit backstop ’ removed ’ - provides the legislative underpinning for how , after Brexit , a customs and regulatory border will exist between Northern Ireland and mainland Britain .
This means some goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain would be subject to checks and pay EU import taxes ( tariffs ) .
The plan was formulated to avoid a hard border on the island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating a border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK , which has been strongly criticised by some .
The bill sees Northern Ireland remaining subject to EU customs regimes , and “ no alteration of North-South co-operation ” .
The WAB seeks to protect the Good Friday/Belfast agreement , and retains EU law for Ireland at the end of the implementation period .
However , the WAB also gives UK Ministers wide-ranging power to amend or repeal laws as they put in place the new Northern Ireland trade arrangement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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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
Brexit deal explained
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?
Brexit deal explained: Boris Johnson in Parliament as MPs approved the bill
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--2020-01-25--Britons furious at plot to hang giant EU banner on Dover cliffs for Brexit day 'Eyesore!'

Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook has raised £14,064 for his campaign to hang the “ eyesore ” , which would read : “ We still love EU ” .
Writing on his Crowdfunder page , Mr Hook said : “ Sadly , we can ’ t stop Brexit now , but we can send a strong message to the world that we still love Europe .
We might be leaving , but whether you voted leave or remain we still want good relations with our nearest neighbours in the future .
“ Our banner will be 150 square metres - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employing a professional drone pilot to capture the footage.
” But many readers vented their frustration at the plans on the Express.co.uk Facebook page .
Ken Bee wrote : “ Surely would need planning permission to put up with such an eyesore .
“ 14,000 that could have gone to a homeless charity.
” Paul Cook added : “ Better still provide the with a boat so they can go and join their so loved EU.
” Graham Lacey told Remainers to “ get over it ” and respect the results of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I voted remain but now I ’ m right behind Brexit because that was the result of the referendum .
“ It ’ s time to get over it !
” And Peter Mabon simply said : “ There are too many aircraft and boats available to take the Remainers to Europe .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson urged to prioritise trade deal with Donald Trump Meanwhile , Natalie Elphicke , Conservative MP for Dover and Deal , would rather have a “ We love the UK ” banner hung from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping Brexit day will be a chance for the the UK to “ reclaim out place as an independent nation ” .
She wrote on Facebook : “ People in Dover and Deal voted overwhelmingly to leave Europe and reclaim our place as an independent nation .
DO N'T MISS ‘ Decisive change ’ Boris Bounce sees British economy SOAR [ FINANCE ] EU fear : Why Brussels is terrified of Brexit being ‘ painful ’ for bloc [ REVEALED ] Dan Hannan exposes three times EU has 'made up rules as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a moment where we can look forward with ambition to the Britain we can build in the decades to come .
“ A nation where we not only respect the democratic decisions of the British people , but work together to make ours a land of opportunity and prosperity , from which every corner of our country will benefit .
“ That ’ s why the message we should be beaming on to the White Cliffs is that ‘ We love the UK ’ – because we are proud to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square to imitate the ringing of Big Ben ’ s bongs on Brexit Day .
They have been silenced while construction work is carried on the 13.7 tonne bell for four years .
An open letter , signed by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice , said : “ We will be celebrating all those who have made this monumental victory for democracy possible - including politicians on the left and the right , campaigners who handed out leaflets in the rain , and the millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All are invited to the event , which will run from 9.30-11.15pm , with a prestigious line up of speakers , with extra screens , entertainment and momentos .
“ We are still working on making the famous bell of Big Ben toll , but if bureaucrats in parliament refuse to allow this , we will recreate the sound with out powerful speaker system .

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Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook has raised £14,064 for his campaign to hang the “eyesore”, which would read: “We still love EU”. Writing on his Crowdfunder page, Mr Hook said: “Sadly, we can’t stop Brexit now, but we can send a strong message to the world that we still love Europe. We might be leaving, but whether you voted leave or remain we still want good relations with our nearest neighbours in the future.
“Our banner will be 150 square metres - which is huge. We’re employing a professional drone pilot to capture the footage.” But many readers vented their frustration at the plans on the Express.co.uk Facebook page. Ken Bee wrote: “Surely would need planning permission to put up with such an eyesore. “14,000 that could have gone to a homeless charity.”
Britons are furious by plans to hang a pro-EU flag on the Dover cliffs
Paul Cook added: “Better still provide the with a boat so they can go and join their so loved EU.” Graham Lacey told Remainers to “get over it” and respect the results of the 2016 U referendum. He wrote: “I voted remain but now I’m right behind Brexit because that was the result of the referendum. “It’s time to get over it!” And Peter Mabon simply said: “There are too many aircraft and boats available to take the Remainers to Europe. READ MORE: Boris Johnson urged to prioritise trade deal with Donald Trump
Natalie Elphicke wants a We love the UK” banner hung from the cliffs
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The Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square
“This is a moment where we can look forward with ambition to the Britain we can build in the decades to come. “A nation where we not only respect the democratic decisions of the British people, but work together to make ours a land of opportunity and prosperity, from which every corner of our country will benefit. “That’s why the message we should be beaming on to the White Cliffs is that ‘We love the UK’ – because we are proud to become an independent nation again.” Elsewhere, the Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square to imitate the ringing of Big Ben’s bongs on Brexit Day.
People in Dover and Deal voted overwhelmingly to leave Europe
They have been silenced while construction work is carried on the 13.7 tonne bell for four years. An open letter, signed by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice, said: “We will be celebrating all those who have made this monumental victory for democracy possible - including politicians on the left and the right, campaigners who handed out leaflets in the rain, and the millions who turned out to vote. “All are invited to the event, which will run from 9.30-11.15pm, with a prestigious line up of speakers, with extra screens, entertainment and momentos. “We are still working on making the famous bell of Big Ben toll, but if bureaucrats in parliament refuse to allow this, we will recreate the sound with out powerful speaker system.
The government will have a clock counting down Brexit
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--Boris urged to prioritise trade deal with US – ‘Put the EU at the back of the queue!’

An Express.co.uk poll has found that readers overwhelmingly support prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with the US .
The poll , carried out from 3-8pm on January 24 , asked : “ Which trade deal should Boris Johnson prioritise ?
” 7,078 people responded , with 66 percent ( 4,604 people ) backing an agreement with President Donald Trump .
Next came Japan , with 13 percent of the vote ( 939 people ) , followed by the European Union with 11 percent ( 694 votes ) .
Australia trailed on eight percent ( 587 ) while two percent ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Writing in the comments , readers urged the Prime Minister to “ put the EU at the back of the queue ” and instead focus on reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the US .
One person wrote : “ Prioritise all the other trade deals except the EU .
“ Show them that they are important , but not that important we have to panic and succumb to the EU ’ s every whim and command .
They can do one.
” Another person said : “ Personally I would put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let them stew.
” A third agreed and wrote : “ The EU is at the back of the queue.
” One person simply said : “ It really is a no brainer , the USA of course.
” JUST IN : Dan Hannan exposes three times EU has 'made up rules as they go along' Readers seemed wary of Brussels ’ intentions when brokering a deal and suggested that it would be safer to start with another country .
One person said : “ If you start with the US , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is looking for mutual advantageous trade .
“ The EU only wants to keep us entailed , And weakened , to bankroll the Brussels bureaucrats .
“ Once we ’ ve got our economy humming , it ’ ll be easier to trade with EU.
” DO N'T MISS : John Curtice makes alarming prediction on future of Labour Party [ COMMENT ] IDS exposes the ‘ most difficult Brexit phase ’ ahead and an EU plot [ INSIGHT ] Brexit Party MEP issues final Brexit warning to EU before withdrawal [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The EU doesn ’ t want a free trade agreement , it wants a level playing field that works in its favour and keeps the UK within its orbit.
” But some readers thought the UK should prioritise reaching a deal with Asian countries .
One person said : “ The US will probably try and play hardball , best to prioritise Asia Pacific region where you can just tick off a few nice and amenable countries to get us off to a flying start .
“ Then focus on US , let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pack .
”

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An Express.co.uk poll has found that readers overwhelmingly support prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with the US. The poll, carried out from 3-8pm on January 24, asked: “Which trade deal should Boris Johnson prioritise?” 7,078 people responded, with 66 percent (4,604 people) backing an agreement with President Donald Trump.
Next came Japan, with 13 percent of the vote (939 people), followed by the European Union with 11 percent (694 votes). Australia trailed on eight percent (587) while two percent (154) said “other”. Writing in the comments, readers urged the Prime Minister to “put the EU at the back of the queue” and instead focus on reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the US. One person wrote: “Prioritise all the other trade deals except the EU.
Boris Johnson has been urged to prioritise a trade deal with the US
Brexit was signed into law this week
“Show them that they are important, but not that important we have to panic and succumb to the EU’s every whim and command. They can do one.” Another person said: “Personally I would put the EU at the back of the queue. Let them stew.” A third agreed and wrote: “The EU is at the back of the queue.” One person simply said: “It really is a no brainer, the USA of course.” JUST IN: Dan Hannan exposes three times EU has 'made up rules as they go along'
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Readers urged the Government not to prioritise a deal with the EU
Donald Trump is keen to pursue a trade deal with the UK
Boris Johnson will be free to start trade talks after next week
Another person wrote: “The EU doesn’t want a free trade agreement, it wants a level playing field that works in its favour and keeps the UK within its orbit.” But some readers thought the UK should prioritise reaching a deal with Asian countries. One person said: “The US will probably try and play hardball, best to prioritise Asia Pacific region where you can just tick off a few nice and amenable countries to get us off to a flying start. “Then focus on US, let EU drop to the bottom of the pack.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--Labour leadership: Polling expert makes shocking prediction - ‘Another surprise!’

Outgoing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn stunned the political world in 2015 , when the 200/1 outsider stormed to victory in the race to succeed Ed Miliband .
Polling expert Martin Baxter believes history could one again repeat itself when the result of the contest is announced on April 4 .
One of Sir Keir Starmer , Shadow Brexit Secretary , Rebecca Long-Bailey , Shadow Business Secretary , Emily Thornberry , Shadow Foreign Secretary , or Lisa Nancy , backbencher , will have the task of picking up the pieces from Labour ’ s worst election result since 1935 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calculus said , although early indications suggest it could be a two-horse race between Sir Kier and Ms Long-Bailey , the Labour membership “ could unveil another surprise ” .
Mr Baxter told Express.co.uk : “ At the moment , Keir Starmer ’ s campaign appears to have impressive momentum behind it .
“ So-called ‘ informed ’ opinion is supportive as he is seen as a safe and moderate pair of hands .
“ Betting punters , who put their money where their hunches are , give him a chance of winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The second-placed candidate , Rebecca Long-Bailey , who has left-wing group Momentum behind her , only rates a 20 percent chance from punters .
“ But the chattering classes and moneyed punters don ’ t always understand the Labour membership .
“ They surprised many people by picking Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 , and they could unveil another surprise this year.
” The polling expert also took a swipe at the left-wing Labour membership and criticised their record of picking a leader who could win a general election .
Mr Baxter claimed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average voter ” and said Labour must decide whether they want “ power more than they want narrow doctrinal purity ” .
He said : “ The Labour membership , mirroring its Conservative counterpart , is more political than the average voter , but has been notably less successful in picking election winners .
“ The last two Conservative leaders chosen by their members both won elections [ David Cameron and Boris Johnson ] , but the last two Labour leaders who were chosen by their members have lost quite badly [ Ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE : Labour voters branded 'crazy ' over support for Keir Starmer “ We wait to see if Labour members want power more than they want narrow doctrinal purity.
” Sir Keir and Ms Nandy have both guaranteed their place on the final ballot paper .
Sir Keir , was the first person to make the final round , and received the support of Unison - the UK ’ s largest union - and a second union , Usdaw , as well as environmental campaign group Sera .
Ms Nandy , MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the backing of the GMB union , the National Union of Mineworkers and Chinese for Labour .
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Outgoing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn stunned the political world in 2015, when the 200/1 outsider stormed to victory in the race to succeed Ed Miliband. Polling expert Martin Baxter believes history could one again repeat itself when the result of the contest is announced on April 4. One of Sir Keir Starmer, Shadow Brexit Secretary, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Shadow Business Secretary, Emily Thornberry, Shadow Foreign Secretary, or Lisa Nancy, backbencher, will have the task of picking up the pieces from Labour’s worst election result since 1935.
The founder of the political forecasting website Electoral Calculus said, although early indications suggest it could be a two-horse race between Sir Kier and Ms Long-Bailey, the Labour membership “could unveil another surprise”. Mr Baxter told Express.co.uk: “At the moment, Keir Starmer’s campaign appears to have impressive momentum behind it. “So-called ‘informed’ opinion is supportive as he is seen as a safe and moderate pair of hands. “Betting punters, who put their money where their hunches are, give him a chance of winning of more than 70 percent.
The next Labour leader will be announced on April 4
Jeremy Corbyn oversaw the worst election result since 1935
“The second-placed candidate, Rebecca Long-Bailey, who has left-wing group Momentum behind her, only rates a 20 percent chance from punters. “But the chattering classes and moneyed punters don’t always understand the Labour membership. “They surprised many people by picking Jeremy Corbyn in 2015, and they could unveil another surprise this year.” The polling expert also took a swipe at the left-wing Labour membership and criticised their record of picking a leader who could win a general election.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey is yet to make it onto the final ballot paper
Lisa Nandy and Sir Keir Starmer have made it into the final round
Mr Baxter claimed the membership is “more political than the average voter” and said Labour must decide whether they want “power more than they want narrow doctrinal purity”. He said: “The Labour membership, mirroring its Conservative counterpart, is more political than the average voter, but has been notably less successful in picking election winners. “The last two Conservative leaders chosen by their members both won elections [David Cameron and Boris Johnson], but the last two Labour leaders who were chosen by their members have lost quite badly [Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn]. READ MORE: Labour voters branded 'crazy' over support for Keir Starmer
Emily Thornberry has not been backed by any Labour affiliate group
“We wait to see if Labour members want power more than they want narrow doctrinal purity.” Sir Keir and Ms Nandy have both guaranteed their place on the final ballot paper. Sir Keir, was the first person to make the final round, and received the support of Unison - the UK’s largest union - and a second union, Usdaw, as well as environmental campaign group Sera. Ms Nandy, MP for Wigan, won her place after receiving the backing of the GMB union, the National Union of Mineworkers and Chinese for Labour. DON'T MISS Ed Balls labels Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘deluded’ for rating of Corbyn [VIDEO]
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Polices of the Labour leadership contenders


thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--‘Tokenistic tinkering!’ House of Lords should be ABOLISHED, not moved north, expert says

As reported by The Sunday Times , a constitutional review in the spring may decide to move the upper chamber and could even replace it with an at least partially elected house .
The Lords is not democratically elected , instead possessing 26 high ranking Church of England bishops and Lords selected for peerages by political leaders .
Speaking to express.co.uk , Willie Sullivan , senior director of the Electoral Reform Society , argued simply relocating the Lords would not be enough .
He said : “ Britain is one of the most centralised countries in Europe .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments majorities on a minority of the vote , free to push through their political programme with little resistance .
`` Add to this the unelected House of Lords , packed full of political appointees and party donors , each with a seat for life to decide our laws with zero accountability .
“ Moving the Lords out of London is just tokenistic tinkering .
It will take far more than that to mend this broken institution .
You can only ensure communities have a real say over the second chamber by ending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sits there - not party officials and Prime Ministers .
“ It ’ s time to replace Westminster ’ s rotten electoral system , and instead ensure where seats match votes and everyone ’ s voice is represented – no matter where in the country you are from .
And we need a fully , fairly-elected second chamber are vital in de-centralising power away from the Westminster bubble.
” They are currently just under 800 peers House of Lords , which carries out an important legislative role as both Houses of Parliament must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Historically , the Lords was more dominant than the Commons , but a series of legislation in the 20th Century made it clear the Commons was more powerful .
The Lords can no longer veto a bill but can delay it , though they can not amend money bills .
The chamber was in the headlines recently after initially voting down the Government ’ s Brexit bill .
Mr Sullivan said the existence of the unelected upper chamber undermined the nation ’ s status as a democracy : “ Having an unelected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the heart of our Parliament drastically undermines the integrity of our democracy .
It ’ s time for real democracy .
Mr Sullivan had previously said : “ Ministers are right to look at the rotten state of the unelected House of Lords .
But they must do more than simply reshuffling an unreformed travesty to York or Birmingham .
“ Just moving this private members ’ club without changing its composition is tokenistic tinkering .
The second chamber will remain dominated by party donors and defeated MPs from London and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Westminster Prime Ministers .
“ Rather than just moving ermine-clad cronies somewhere else , it ’ s time for real democracy in this country – ending the scandal of unelected privilege , and giving voters a real voice .
The constitutional review may look at using elections to empower the regions of the UK .
A Government-owned plot of land next to York ’ s railway station has been looked at as a potential site .
Mr Sullivan added : “ This can be an inspiring step forward for our constitution , rebalancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all the nations and regions of the UK .
If the Government is committed to a real union , we must have a Parliament that truly reflects that .
“ We have a crisis of trust in democracy , but there are solutions on Johnson ’ s desk .
”

House of Lords move ‘doesn’t solve’ legitimacy says Newby
As reported by The Sunday Times, a constitutional review in the spring may decide to move the upper chamber and could even replace it with an at least partially elected house. The Lords is not democratically elected, instead possessing 26 high ranking Church of England bishops and Lords selected for peerages by political leaders. Speaking to express.co.uk, Willie Sullivan, senior director of the Electoral Reform Society, argued simply relocating the Lords would not be enough. He said: “Britain is one of the most centralised countries in Europe. We have a voting system for Westminster that hands governments majorities on a minority of the vote, free to push through their political programme with little resistance.
"Add to this the unelected House of Lords, packed full of political appointees and party donors, each with a seat for life to decide our laws with zero accountability. “Moving the Lords out of London is just tokenistic tinkering. It will take far more than that to mend this broken institution. You can only ensure communities have a real say over the second chamber by ending the cronyism. Voters must decide who sits there - not party officials and Prime Ministers. “It’s time to replace Westminster’s rotten electoral system, and instead ensure where seats match votes and everyone’s voice is represented – no matter where in the country you are from. And we need a fully, fairly-elected second chamber are vital in de-centralising power away from the Westminster bubble.” They are currently just under 800 peers House of Lords, which carries out an important legislative role as both Houses of Parliament must pass bills for them to be enacted.
Boris Johnson could move the House of Lords to York
Birmingham is also an option according to reports
Historically, the Lords was more dominant than the Commons, but a series of legislation in the 20th Century made it clear the Commons was more powerful. The Lords can no longer veto a bill but can delay it, though they cannot amend money bills. The chamber was in the headlines recently after initially voting down the Government’s Brexit bill. Mr Sullivan said the existence of the unelected upper chamber undermined the nation’s status as a democracy: “Having an unelected chamber – complete with hereditary aristocrats – at the heart of our Parliament drastically undermines the integrity of our democracy. It’s time for real democracy. READ MORE: Gibraltar threat: Spanish politician reveals plot to seize Rock
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They are nearly 800 members of the House of Lords
Alec Douglas-Home was the last Prime Minister from the Lords though he renounced his peerage
Nicky Morgan and Zac Goldsmith no longer have seats in the Commons but were both given peerages
Mr Sullivan had previously said: “Ministers are right to look at the rotten state of the unelected House of Lords. But they must do more than simply reshuffling an unreformed travesty to York or Birmingham. “Just moving this private members’ club without changing its composition is tokenistic tinkering. The second chamber will remain dominated by party donors and defeated MPs from London and the South East, at the whim of Westminster Prime Ministers. “Rather than just moving ermine-clad cronies somewhere else, it’s time for real democracy in this country – ending the scandal of unelected privilege, and giving voters a real voice.
List of British Prime Ministers
The constitutional review may look at using elections to empower the regions of the UK. A Government-owned plot of land next to York’s railway station has been looked at as a potential site. Mr Sullivan added: “This can be an inspiring step forward for our constitution, rebalancing power with a smaller, proportionally-elected senate for all the nations and regions of the UK. If the Government is committed to a real union, we must have a Parliament that truly reflects that. “We have a crisis of trust in democracy, but there are solutions on Johnson’s desk.”
Members of the Lords listening to the Brexit bill debate
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--SNP and Nicola Sturgeon savaged by Tory MP for ‘fatal flaws’ in Scottish independence plan

Nicola Sturgeon is continuing to demand Boris Johnson transfer power to the Scottish Parliament , Holyrood , to hold another referendum on Scottish independence .
But the Prime Minister has stood firm and is refusing to bow to pressure , insisting the result from the first referendum in 2014 must stand .
Ms Sturgeon and the SNP will attempt to pile the pressure on the Prime Minister next week by revealing their next move as they look to push through Scottish independence .
A spokesman for the party ’ s leader insisted ministers are still committed to holding a referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position was “ endorsed ” by voters in last month ’ s general election when it won 47 of the 59 seats available .
But David Duguid , the Scottish Tory MP for Banff and Buchan has launched a scathing attack against Ms Sturgeon and the SNP .
He claimed there are “ fatal flaws ” in the demands to stage a second referendum , and that the SNP ’ s success in the general election does not give them a mandate to push one through .
Mr Duguid told Express.co.uk : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stage a referendum , let alone the case for separation .
“ The general election result did not give the SNP a mandate for indyref2 .
The Nationalists had a very good election – but 45 percent of the vote was not enough in 2014 and it is not enough now .
“ I see no evidence , other than SNP ’ s attempts at creating their own self-fulfilling prophecy , that there is any more appetite for independence than there was five years ago.
” In 2014 , Scotland voted voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of remaining in the UK .
Despite the continued demands from Ms Sturgeon , a recent poll from YouGov revealed support for independence in Scotland is plummeting .
The poll , which surveyed 1,002 Scottish adults from December 3-6 , found 56 percent of respondents don ’ t want a future independence referendum , while just 44 percent voted Yes .
When the YouGov poll was last carried out for The Times in September , 49 per cent of respondents said they would vote in favour of independence while 51 per cent would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The people of Scotland were told that the 2014 referendum would be a once in a generation or even a once in a lifetime event .
“ It was underpinned by the Edinburgh Agreement – with both the UK and Scottish governments promising to respect the outcome .
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“ The SNP has never accepted the result .
There is no evidence of increased and sustained desire for independence in the polls.
” Last week , Mr Johnson wrote to Ms Sturgeon , insisting she had predecessor Alex Salmond made a “ personal promise ” the 2014 independence referendum was a “ once in a generation ” vote .
He told her the Scottish people “ voted decisively on that promise to keep our United Kingdom together ” , a result which both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to respect in the Edinburgh Agreement ” .
The Prime Minister insisted the UK Government will stand by that decision and “ for that reason , I can not agree to any request for a transfer of power that would lead to further independence referendums ” .
Mr Johnson made an appeal to Ms Sturgeon to join him in bringing the “ whole of the United Kingdom together and =unleash the potential of this great country ” .
But the latest brutal knock back triggered a furious response from Scotland ’ s First @ @

Sturgeon has 'no case' for a second referendum says Brown
Nicola Sturgeon is continuing to demand Boris Johnson transfer power to the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, to hold another referendum on Scottish independence. But the Prime Minister has stood firm and is refusing to bow to pressure, insisting the result from the first referendum in 2014 must stand. Ms Sturgeon and the SNP will attempt to pile the pressure on the Prime Minister next week by revealing their next move as they look to push through Scottish independence.
A spokesman for the party’s leader insisted ministers are still committed to holding a referendum in 2020, adding SNP’s position was “endorsed” by voters in last month’s general election when it won 47 of the 59 seats available. But David Duguid, the Scottish Tory MP for Banff and Buchan has launched a scathing attack against Ms Sturgeon and the SNP. He claimed there are “fatal flaws” in the demands to stage a second referendum, and that the SNP’s success in the general election does not give them a mandate to push one through. Mr Duguid told Express.co.uk: “There are fatal flaws in the demands to stage a referendum, let alone the case for separation.
Nicola Sturgeon has been savaged by a Conservative MP over her Scottish independence plans
Scotland's First Minister has continued her campaign for another referendum
“The general election result did not give the SNP a mandate for indyref2. The Nationalists had a very good election – but 45 percent of the vote was not enough in 2014 and it is not enough now. “I see no evidence, other than SNP’s attempts at creating their own self-fulfilling prophecy, that there is any more appetite for independence than there was five years ago.” In 2014, Scotland voted voted 55 percent to 45 percent in favour of remaining in the UK. Despite the continued demands from Ms Sturgeon, a recent poll from YouGov revealed support for independence in Scotland is plummeting. READ MORE: Polling guru John Curtice shocks Nicola Sturgeon with independence
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David Duguid 'sees no evidence there is more appetite for independence than there was five years ago'
The poll, which surveyed 1,002 Scottish adults from December 3-6, found 56 percent of respondents don’t want a future independence referendum, while just 44 percent voted Yes. When the YouGov poll was last carried out for The Times in September, 49 per cent of respondents said they would vote in favour of independence while 51 per cent would vote against. Mr Duguid continued: “The people of Scotland were told that the 2014 referendum would be a once in a generation or even a once in a lifetime event. “It was underpinned by the Edinburgh Agreement – with both the UK and Scottish governments promising to respect the outcome. DON'T MISS
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The Prime Minister insisted the UK Government will stand by the result from the referendum in 2014
“The people of Scotland voted decisively by 55-45% to remain part of the UK. “The SNP has never accepted the result. There is no evidence of increased and sustained desire for independence in the polls.” Last week, Mr Johnson wrote to Ms Sturgeon, insisting she had predecessor Alex Salmond made a “personal promise” the 2014 independence referendum was a “once in a generation” vote. He told her the Scottish people “voted decisively on that promise to keep our United Kingdom together”, a result which both the “Scottish and UK Governments committed to respect in the Edinburgh Agreement”.
Polls have suggested Scottish people are largely divided over independence
The Prime Minister insisted the UK Government will stand by that decision and “for that reason, I cannot agree to any request for a transfer of power that would lead to further independence referendums”. Mr Johnson made an appeal to Ms Sturgeon to join him in bringing the “whole of the United Kingdom together and =unleash the potential of this great country”. But the latest brutal knock back triggered a furious response from Scotland’s First Minister.
Nicola Sturgeon was furious at Boris Johnson's latest rejection of Scottish independence
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--Boris Johnson’s huge post-Brexit plan as PM vows Britain will become ‘global trailblazer’

Boris Johnson wants the country to become “ Great again ” , heal its past divisions and “ look ahead with confidence ” to life as an independent nation after Brexit .
It came as the US treasury secretary confirmed that America will “ dedicate a lot of resources ” to securing a trade deal between the two countries , vowing that , after Brexit , Britain would be “ top of the list ” .
The Prime Minister is now focusing on reaching out to the world beyond Europe with the relaunch of the “ Great ” ready-to-trade campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ’ s potential ” .
In a sign that relying on the European Union is firmly in the past , advertising will centre on 13 non-EU countries .
Rolling out on February 1 , there will be a digital marketing strategy aimed at priority markets in Australia , Brazil , Canada , China ( including Hong Kong ) , India , Japan , Mexico , Singapore , South Africa , South Korea , Turkey , the UAE and the USA .
It follows revelations that talks on an EU trade deal will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for lucrative trade deals will happen with the USA , Japan , Australia and New Zealand .
Mr Johnson said : “ Friday marks an important moment in the history of our United Kingdom .
No matter how you voted in 2016 , it is time to look ahead with confidence to the global , trail-blazing country we will become over the next decade and heal past divisions .
That is what I will be doing on January 31 and I urge everyone across the UK to do the same.
” US treasury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Chancellor Sajid Javid yesterday and said : “ We ’ ve said that the goal is trying to get [ a trade agreement ] done this year and from a US standpoint we are prepared to dedicate a lot of resources .
The UK and US have very similar economies with and I think that this will be a very important relationship .
“ This is going back to the President during the election campaign when he said , post-Brexit , ‘ they ’ ll be at the top of the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the future comes as previous critics of Brexit have finally admitted they were wrong and that Britain is well on course to succeed .
In spring 2016 , the International Monetary Fund – headed by the pro-EU Christine Legarde – forecast that Brexit would lead to a recession .
But the IMF is now forecasting that Britain ’ s growth will actually be stronger than the Eurozone .
Meanwhile , a PwC survey of chief executives revealed that , when it comes to being an attractive place for business to relocate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same level it was in 2015 .
According to the survey , it is now the fourth best market in the world to invest for growth , and the number one destination in Europe .
Significantly , chief executives in Germany , France and Italy put Britain in their top three markets .
Mr Johnson has long made clear that ending the uncertainty over Brexit is the key to British prosperity .
Downing Street has also revealed how it plans to mark the occasion on Friday .
The day will begin with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the north of England , in a sign that new focus will be on the former Labour heartland seats dramatically snatched by the Tories in last month ’ s election .
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He will then join friends and colleagues for a gathering back in Downing Street to mark the occasion .
At 10pm will address the nation in a special broadcast timed an hour before Britain ’ s departure .
A commemorative 50p coin , emblazoned with the words “ peace , prosperity and friendship with all nations ” will also be launched , and although Big Ben will not sound , nearby Whitehall will be decked out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Throughout the week , senior politicians will meet people and businesses across the UK , encouraging the whole country to look ahead .
Some small Scottish whisky distillers will need reassurance , as they suffer the fallout from US tariffs aimed at the EU .
Mr Johnson will also host another People ’ s PMQs session on Wednesday and children will be invited to Downing Street on Thursday , giving them the chance to ask about the future he intends to build for the next generation .
In an emailed message to supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also appealed for unity .
He said : “ We ’ re leaving the EU and putting an end to all the uncertainty .
That means we ’ ve got a future to build .
So let ’ s build it together .
The arguments .
The gridlock .
The chaos .
We ’ re moving past it .
“ We ’ re building the kind of country you can be proud of .
The kind of country you want your children to grow up in .
“ A country where you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a GP appointment .
A country where you feel safe when you walk home at night .
A country where your child gets a world-class education , no matter where you live .
Better hospitals .
Safer streets .
World-class schools .
Join the Conservative Party and let ’ s take the next steps together .
Leave or Remain , it ’ s time to put the past behind us .

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Boris Johnson wants the country to become “Great again”, heal its past divisions and “look ahead with confidence” to life as an independent nation after Brexit. It came as the US treasury secretary confirmed that America will “dedicate a lot of resources” to securing a trade deal between the two countries, vowing that, after Brexit, Britain would be “top of the list”. The Prime Minister is now focusing on reaching out to the world beyond Europe with the relaunch of the “Great” ready-to-trade campaign which is designed to “unleash the UK’s potential”.
In a sign that relying on the European Union is firmly in the past, advertising will centre on 13 non-EU countries. Rolling out on February 1, there will be a digital marketing strategy aimed at priority markets in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UAE and the USA. It follows revelations that talks on an EU trade deal will not be prioritised and that parallel discussions for lucrative trade deals will happen with the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Mr Johnson said: “Friday marks an important moment in the history of our United Kingdom. No matter how you voted in 2016, it is time to look ahead with confidence to the global, trail-blazing country we will become over the next decade and heal past divisions. That is what I will be doing on January 31 and I urge everyone across the UK to do the same.” US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin had a breakfast meeting with Chancellor Sajid Javid yesterday and said: “We’ve said that the goal is trying to get [a trade agreement] done this year and from a US standpoint we are prepared to dedicate a lot of resources. The UK and US have very similar economies with and I think that this will be a very important relationship.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson wants the UK to 'look ahead to the global, trail-blazing country we will become'
“This is going back to the President during the election campaign when he said, post-Brexit, ‘they’ll be at the top of the list’.” The wave of optimism about the future comes as previous critics of Brexit have finally admitted they were wrong and that Britain is well on course to succeed. In spring 2016, the International Monetary Fund – headed by the pro-EU Christine Legarde – forecast that Brexit would lead to a recession. But the IMF is now forecasting that Britain’s growth will actually be stronger than the Eurozone. Meanwhile, a PwC survey of chief executives revealed that, when it comes to being an attractive place for business to relocate, Britain is riding high and back to the same level it was in 2015. READ MORE: Brussels chief’s desperate letter to divided EU
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The Prime Minister has sent out a defiant message to Britons over a post-Brexit future
According to the survey, it is now the fourth best market in the world to invest for growth, and the number one destination in Europe. Significantly, chief executives in Germany, France and Italy put Britain in their top three markets. Mr Johnson has long made clear that ending the uncertainty over Brexit is the key to British prosperity. Downing Street has also revealed how it plans to mark the occasion on Friday. The day will begin with the Prime Minister and his Cabinet meeting in the north of England, in a sign that new focus will be on the former Labour heartland seats dramatically snatched by the Tories in last month’s election. DON'T MISS
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Ministers will discuss Mr Johnson’s “levelling-up” agenda and how best to spread prosperity and opportunity across all corners of the UK, as the country looks ahead to the next decade. He will then join friends and colleagues for a gathering back in Downing Street to mark the occasion. At 10pm will address the nation in a special broadcast timed an hour before Britain’s departure. A commemorative 50p coin, emblazoned with the words “peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” will also be launched, and although Big Ben will not sound, nearby Whitehall will be decked out in patriotic red, white and blue. Throughout the week, senior politicians will meet people and businesses across the UK, encouraging the whole country to look ahead. Some small Scottish whisky distillers will need reassurance, as they suffer the fallout from US tariffs aimed at the EU.
The UK will leave the European Union on Friday
Mr Johnson will also host another People’s PMQs session on Wednesday and children will be invited to Downing Street on Thursday, giving them the chance to ask about the future he intends to build for the next generation. In an emailed message to supporters around the country, the PM has also appealed for unity. He said: “We’re leaving the EU and putting an end to all the uncertainty. That means we’ve got a future to build. So let’s build it together. The arguments. The gridlock. The chaos. We’re moving past it. “We’re building the kind of country you can be proud of. The kind of country you want your children to grow up in. “A country where you don’t have to wait three weeks for a GP appointment. A country where you feel safe when you walk home at night. A country where your child gets a world-class education, no matter where you live. Better hospitals. Safer streets. World-class schools. Join the Conservative Party and let’s take the next steps together. Leave or Remain, it’s time to put the past behind us.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--Brussels chief’s desperate letter to divided EU- ‘Most difficult negotiations we’ve done'

On Friday evening the Belgian leader called an emergency meeting between fellow leaders of member states to decide on the bloc 's budget for the next seven years .
The extremely divisive issue has split the 27 countries due to ardent bickering over nations ’ priorities and if course , Brexit .
He said in the letter : “ The time has come to reach an agreement at our level on the Multiannual Financial Framework.
” This is a reference to the 2021-2027 joint budget .
He pleaded : “ Any postponement would create serious practical and political problems and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies as well as the launch of new ones.
“ He then urged all the countries to finally come together and compromise on the matter .
Britain 's withdrawal from the EU means there will be less cash to go around at the same time as the European Commission under new leader Ursula von der Leyen wants funding for tackling climate change and migration .
While the EU executive has proposed a budget of 1.11 percent of the gross national income of the 27 member states , the European Parliament is aiming for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushing for no more than 1 percent .
It comes as civil war broke out last week over the matter of the budget when remaining member states were told to dig deep to cover Brexit Britain ’ s £39billion black hole after January 31 .
Brexit has been the overriding topic of debate among the EU for the past three years , and many nations , particularly the French , are keen to put the matter behind them so that the EU can move on .
But before that can happen , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term EU budget , which won ’ t be an easy task as many EU states are reluctant to foot the bill .
French minister Amélie de Montchalin has warned capitals need to be prepared to pay more in order to cover the gap left by Britain ’ s departure from the bloc .
France ’ s state secretary for EU affairs told Politico she expects the EU27 to agree on the bloc ’ s long term budget by the spring .
Ms de Montchalin said : “ For me the key to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged capitals to agree that the EU budget “ is the sum of national contributions — which are legitimate to be capped for some countries — plus new resources that are levied on people and companies which benefit from the internal market but do not pay taxes yet.
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Brexit trade deal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list ' [ INSIGHT ] She cited new duties , or taxes , levied at the EU ’ s external borders for “ big polluters , importers of plastic that is not recycled ” as well as importers of CO2-heavy products .
The UK is currently the third biggest contribution to the EU budget , forking out just under 12 percent of the total bill in 2018 .
Germany ’ s share was the largest , contributing 20.78 percent , followed by France on 15.58 percent , according to Statistica .
The long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 2021-27 , has been a sticking point for several months .

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On Friday evening the Belgian leader called an emergency meeting between fellow leaders of member states to decide on the bloc's budget for the next seven years. The extremely divisive issue has split the 27 countries due to ardent bickering over nations’ priorities and Brexit. He said in the letter: “The time has come to reach an agreement at our level on the Multiannual Financial Framework.”
This is a reference to the 2021-2027 joint budget. He pleaded: “Any postponement would create serious practical and political problems and jeopardise the continuation of current programs and policies as well as the launch of new ones. "I am fully aware that these negotiations are among the most difficult ones we have to face. But I am also convinced that with common sense and determination we can strike a deal that will benefit all Europeans. "To achieve this, all sides will need to demonstrate a spirit of compromise. I count on your support in this respect. "In the coming days I will consult with you before tabling an overall proposal in view of the February meeting, which will be prepared in the usual fashion." Britain's withdrawal from the EU means there will be less cash to go around at the same time as the European Commission under new leader Ursula von der Leyen wants funding for tackling climate change and migration.
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On Friday evening the Belgian leader called an emergency meeting
While the EU executive has proposed a budget of 1.11 percent of the gross national income of the 27 member states, the European Parliament is aiming for 1.3 percent, while some countries are pushing for no more than 1 percent. It comes as civil war broke out last week over the matter of the budget when remaining member states were told to dig deep to cover Brexit Britain’s £39billion black hole after January 31. Brexit has been the overriding topic of debate among the EU for the past three years, and many nations, particularly the French, are keen to put the matter behind them so that the EU can move on. But before that can happen, the EU27 will need to agree their next long-term EU budget, which won’t be an easy task as many EU states are reluctant to foot the bill. READ NOW: Furious SNP heckle Rees-Mogg as Brexiteer ridicules party's MEP plea [NEWS]
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Brexit will leave a 12 percent gap in EU funding
French minister Amélie de Montchalin has warned capitals need to be prepared to pay more in order to cover the gap left by Britain’s departure from the bloc. France’s state secretary for EU affairs told Politico she expects the EU27 to agree on the bloc’s long term budget by the spring. Ms de Montchalin said: “For me the key to the agreement is own resources. She urged capitals to agree that the EU budget “is the sum of national contributions — which are legitimate to be capped for some countries — plus new resources that are levied on people and companies which benefit from the internal market but do not pay taxes yet.” DON'T MISS:
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She cited new duties, or taxes, levied at the EU’s external borders for “big polluters, importers of plastic that is not recycled” as well as importers of CO2-heavy products. The UK is currently the third biggest contribution to the EU budget, forking out just under 12 percent of the total bill in 2018. Germany’s share was the largest, contributing 20.78 percent, followed by France on 15.58 percent, according to Statistica. The long term budget, that will determine spending from 2021-27, has been a sticking point for several months.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--Remainer rebel Lord Heseltine rubbishes Brexit celebrations: ‘Rub our nose in it!’

Union Jacks will line Parliament Square and the Mall while Government buildings will , as reported by The Guardian , @ @ @ @ @ , white and blue .
A countdown clock will also be projected onto Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ a commemorative light display .
Mr Johnson said : “ Next Friday marks an important @ @ @ @ @ our United Kingdom .
“ No matter how you voted in 2016 , it is @ @ @ @ @ with confidence to the global , trailblazing country we will become over the next decade @ @ @ @ @ “ That is what I will be doing on 31 January and I urge everyone @ @ @ @ @ the same.
” Downing Street said three million coins with the words “ Peace , @ @ @ @ @ nations ” inscribed will enter circulation on Friday , with a further seven million to @ @ @ @ @ the year .
Lord Heseltine , however , told The Observer : “ Brexit is @ @ @ @ @ modern times .

Brexit: Downing Street announces plans for January 31st
Union Jacks will line Parliament Square and the Mall while Government buildings will, as reported by The Guardian, by lit up in red, white and blue. A countdown clock will also be projected onto Downing Street with the Government also encouraging a commemorative light display. Mr Johnson said: “Next Friday marks an important moment in the history of our United Kingdom.
“No matter how you voted in 2016, it is the time to look ahead with confidence to the global, trailblazing country we will become over the next decade and heal past divisions. “That is what I will be doing on 31 January and I urge everyone across the UK to do the same.” Downing Street said three million coins with the words “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” inscribed will enter circulation on Friday, with a further seven million to come by the end of the year. Lord Heseltine, however, told The Observer: “Brexit is the most divisive issue of modern times.
Lord Heseltine has rubbished plans for Brexit celebrations
Lord Heseltine was in Cabinet during the Thatcher years and Deputy PM under Major
“Those of us who fought to remain did so sincerely in the interests of our country and subsequent generations who we believe should be influential at the heart of Europe. “I think it is unwise of the government to rub our noses in it by celebrating our defeat at this hour, whilst talking about unifying the country.” Lord Heseltine went further adding: “At least we are spared the sound of Big Ben being chimed at our discomfort. “Send not to inquire for whom the bells tolls. READ MORE: Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for students?
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Lord Heseltine resigned as Baroness Thatcher's Defence Secretary
Boris Johnson won a majority in the December election
Claude Moraes, a Labour MEP, added: “All this make me feels very uneasy. “The country is still bruised and divided. “The British thing to do would be to mark the occasion in a way that respects the views of both sides, and that recognises the national divide.”
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Mr Johnson effectively ensured Brexit would be delivered when he secured a massive majority at the snap election last month. The Tories won 365 seats with just 326 needed for an actual majority. Lord Heseltine resigned as Defence Secretary in 1986 after a dispute with Margaret Thatcher over the Westland affair.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--HS2 future: Boris Johnson to hold crunch meeting with MPs over £100bn project

The meeting is due to take place on Wednesday in Downing Street with Whitehall sources suggesting that the Prime Minister could announce whether he is pulling the plug on the £100 billion project or going ahead with it later this week .
A senior Whitehall source said : “ A decision is possible this week but it very much depends on the outcome of a meeting the Prime Minister is holding.
” There is growing pressure for Mr Johnson to ditch the project which will not have any benefits until 2040 and has already doubled in price to more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North rise again , says STEPHEN POLLARD The Sunday Express has learnt that a pre-Budget meeting of Treasury ministers around two weeks ago saw the whole team demand that Chancellor Sajid Javid cancels funding for HS2 .
HS2 bosses and their supporters including Birmingham mayor Andy Street and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham are understood to be “ nervous ” that the Prime Minister may now cancel HS2 on the back of the review chaired by Douglas Oakervee .
The meeting with backbenchers will be a group of opponents led by Banbury MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Blue Collar Club MPs from the north and midlands including Lee Anderson from Ashfield , Dehenna Davison the new MP for Bishop Auckland , Mark Fletcher who took Bolsover from Dennis Skinner , Andy Cater from Warrington South and Alex Stafford from Rother Valley .
Mr Stafford told the Sunday Express : “ There ’ s £106 billion clearly in a pot which can be used for infrastructure and we want to keep that .
“ We just want that money spent better and on the infrastructure we need to connect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government ’ s decision is also overshadowed by new concerns of problems with the management of the project which has already doubled in price before a track has been laid .

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The meeting is due to take place on Wednesday in Downing Street with Whitehall sources suggesting that the Prime Minister could announce whether he is pulling the plug on the £100 billion project or going ahead with it later this week. A senior Whitehall source said: “A decision is possible this week but it very much depends on the outcome of a meeting the Prime Minister is holding.” There is growing pressure for Mr Johnson to ditch the project which will not have any benefits until 2040 and has already doubled in price to more than £100 billion.
The Sunday Express has learnt that a pre-Budget meeting of Treasury ministers around two weeks ago saw the whole team demand that Chancellor Sajid Javid cancels funding for HS2. HS2 bosses and their supporters including Birmingham mayor Andy Street and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham are understood to be “nervous” that the Prime Minister may now cancel HS2 on the back of the review chaired by Douglas Oakervee. The meeting with backbenchers will be a group of opponents led by Banbury MP Victoria Prentis mostly made up of the new Blue Collar Club MPs from the north and midlands including Lee Anderson from Ashfield, Dehenna Davison the new MP for Bishop Auckland, Mark Fletcher who took Bolsover from Dennis Skinner, Andy Cater from Warrington South and Alex Stafford from Rother Valley. Mr Stafford told the Sunday Express: “There’s £106 billion clearly in a pot which can be used for infrastructure and we want to keep that. “We just want that money spent better and on the infrastructure we need to connect the north and revitalise our high streets.” The Government’s decision is also overshadowed by new concerns of problems with the management of the project which has already doubled in price before a track has been laid.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Concerns have been raised over HS2 taking on David Bennett as the delivery director of phase 1 from London to Birmingham. Mr Bennett is on secondment from one of HS2’s major suppliers Jacob’s leading to allegations that he will have a conflict of interest.= It has also been claimed that HS2 is paying Jacob’s £55,000 a month for Mr Bennet’s services.= Meanwhile, it is being claimed a restructuring process designed to cut costs of the project has resulted in HS2 employing an extra 100 people rather than reducing staff numbers.= North West Leicestershire Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen said: “You have to remember that one in three of HS2 staff are on more than £100,000. This is a shocking waste of money.” He added: “With Mr Bennett I cannot understand how you can be both poacher and gamekeeper at the same time. This is a conflict of interest, you cannot run a project and work for one of the main suppliers.” A spokesman for HS2 said: “Atkins, Sener and CH2MHill (now owned by Jacobs) are the Engineering Delivery Partner for Phase 1 of the HS2 project.
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It has also been claimed that HS2 is paying Jacob’s £55,000 a month for Mr Bennet’s services


thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--Brexit celebration: London buildings to be lit up in British colours to toast exit from EU

Brexit supporters from across the country will converge in Parliament Square ahead of the 11pm moment when the country will cut the cord with Brussels .
A countdown clock will be projected on the black bricks of Downing St , followed by a light show to “ symbolise the strength and unity of our four nations ” .
Inside , a Downing Street source said , Boris Johnson “ will be having a gathering of friends and colleagues ” to mark the occasion .
The Prime Minister and his guests are expected to go out to enjoy the light show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained : What does Brexit mean for students ?
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Mr Johnson , who was a leading member of the Vote Leave campaign , is understood to want to avoid a public display of triumphalism .
“ It will be a gathering not a party and there is no guest list available yet , ” the source said .
But other Brexit champions will have no such inhibitions when they mark the end of Britain ’ s EU membership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard Tice are expected to attend a “ Brexit Celebration ” rally in Parliament Square .
Saxophonist Ed Barker , who previously performed with George Michael and stood in Derby South for the Conservatives in the recent elections , will lead the national anthem .
The square and the Mall will be lined with union jacks and Government buildings in Whitehall will be illuminated in red , white and blue .
Alexandra Phillips , who won election to the European Parliament as a Brexit Party MEP , expects “ tens of thousands ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is looking forward to a “ cheeky after-party ” with her former colleagues .

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Brexit supporters from across the country will converge in Parliament Square ahead of the 11pm moment when the country will cut the cord with Brussels. A countdown clock will be projected on the black bricks of Downing St, followed by a light show to “symbolise the strength and unity of our four nations”. Inside, a Downing Street source said, Boris Johnson “will be having a gathering of friends and colleagues” to mark the occasion. The Prime Minister and his guests are expected to go out to enjoy the light show and drinks will be served.
Mr Johnson, who was a leading member of the Vote Leave campaign, is understood to want to avoid a public display of triumphalism. “It will be a gathering not a party and there is no guest list available yet,” the source said. But other Brexit champions will have no such inhibitions when they mark the end of Britain’s EU membership. Brexit Party founders Nigel Farage and Richard Tice are expected to attend a “Brexit Celebration” rally in Parliament Square. Saxophonist Ed Barker, who previously performed with George Michael and stood in Derby South for the Conservatives in the recent elections, will lead the national anthem. The square and the Mall will be lined with union jacks and Government buildings in Whitehall will be illuminated in red, white and blue. Alexandra Phillips, who won election to the European Parliament as a Brexit Party MEP, expects “tens of thousands” of people to attend. Afterwards, she is looking forward to a “cheeky after-party” with her former colleagues.
Buildings in London will be lit up in red, white and blue on Friday night
The EU flags which have flown outside the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament are due to be lowered at 11pm without ceremony. Around the country, Brexiteers will hold their own celebrations. Romford Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell said: “We’ve got a huge party at Margaret Thatcher House in Romford. We’ve got fireworks at 11pm. “We’ve got music from around the British Isles and singing and dancing from all parts of the UK and we’ve got a great British buffet with food from around the UK and English sparkling wine – nothing French or German but everything British and Commonwealth. “We’re going to be celebrating in style and at 11 o’clock when it's all done we’re going to be singing God Save the Queen and Rule Britannia... “I think huge numbers will come... Everyone’s welcome.” He added: “This is a turning point in our history, whatever people’s views. We are going to have a bit of party but it’s a serious decision that the country’s made. “We are evolving as a nation. We are going to be more global, we are going to be out there in the world again – Britain’s back!”
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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage


thedailyexpress--2020-01-26--Labour backlash: John McDonnell to defend disastrous general election policies ‘Deluded!'

He wants to explain the “ rationale for extending public ownership ” .
But critics branded him as deluded for sticking to his guns after December ’ s catastrophic result .
He will make a speech tomorrow as the battle over Labour ’ s future gathers pace with Sir Keir Starmer vying with Rebecca Long Bailey – who was once seen as a key McDonnell ally .
John McDonnell admits even LABOUR is sick of listening to him Critics of the leadership have denounced the policies put forward by Jeremy Corbyn and Mr McDonnell which paved the way to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80-seat majority .
But Mr McDonnell is leading the first in a series of seminars which will cover topics including “ securing a socialist Labour Government ” .
A senior party source said Mr McDonnell ’ s planned speech is proof he is “ deluded ” .
He said : “ I think we ’ ve heard enough of John McDonnell .
He needs to shuffle off the stage .
“ He had four years to convince people of his policies .
He failed .
I think the British public have shown they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just think it ’ s a case of being deluded .

He wants to explain the “rationale for extending public ownership”. But critics branded him as deluded for sticking to his guns after December’s catastrophic result. He will make a speech tomorrow as the battle over Labour’s future gathers pace with Sir Keir Starmer vying with Rebecca Long Bailey – who was once seen as a key McDonnell ally.
John McDonnell admits even LABOUR is sick of listening to him
Critics of the leadership have denounced the policies put forward by Jeremy Corbyn and Mr McDonnell which paved the way to the historic defeat and Boris Johnson’s 80-seat majority.
But Mr McDonnell is leading the first in a series of seminars which will cover topics including “securing a socialist Labour Government”.
A senior party source said Mr McDonnell’s planned speech is proof he is “deluded”. He said: “I think we’ve heard enough of John McDonnell. He needs to shuffle off the stage.
“He had four years to convince people of his policies. He failed. I think the British public have shown they’ve heard enough from him... I just think it’s a case of being deluded.


thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--Britain is changing but we CANNOT abandon our towns, says ANDREA JENKYNS

Back then , unless you were a Labour candidate pushed by trade unions , the working class struggled to find representation in Parliament , particularly in the Conservative Party .
Margaret Thatcher started a revolution for me and many of my colleagues , practising what she preached .
In a speech at a Young Conservative Conference in 1975 , she said : “ I believe we should judge people on merit and not on background .
I believe the person who is prepared to work hardest should get the greatest rewards and keep them after tax ” .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who went on to launch his own business , taught me since I was a child .
He said : “ It doesn ’ t matter where you come from in life , it what you do in life that matters .
Reach for the stars ” .
From that bakery , I continued to work in retail , getting up the social ladder to management level .
The same sector that once thrived in what Napoleon called our “ nation of shopkeepers ” is now struggling , threatened by colossal competitors online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to keep the pace with a changing consuming habit .
The high streets of our towns are becoming a collection of charity shops , betting agencies , extortionately-priced parking , chains and fast food .
These were once market towns , where every week , traders from the countryside all around would come to sell their goods in testimony to good capitalism .
A time when children didn ’ t get all they wanted , but they got pocket money for doing their bed , so they could understand the value of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical money to be exchanged for goods – usually sugary ones at the nearby corner shop .
These times and their economic dynamic will not come back , but the ethic pillars and values that our past has laid at the foundation of our nation , are still the same .
Last year , I launched my campaign “ Towns of the Future ” , supported by the Minister of the Local Growth with the aim to cut business rates , to introduce attractive features to the high street and keep the roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumers , and I hope that the Government will consider these ideas .
Blue Collar Conservatives have to fight to make sure that social mobility is working effectively .
That regardless of your background , your skin colour , religion or gender , hard work pays off .
That those who risk all they have to start a business are not strangled by red tape .
A Conservative Government for the working class , like the one who just smashed Labour ’ s red wall , must level up the geographical inequalities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be dormitories for commuters who work in the nearest city , with no services and no opportunities .
Our young talents shouldn ’ t have to move to London , Manchester or Birmingham to find their dream job .
In the age of 5G , it should be possible to grant equal opportunities to everyone around the country , boosting our infrastructures to reach every corner of Great Britain .
During the recent election campaign , many of my constituents working in factories or former miners , even trade unionists , voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives .
They did it in part for Boris ’ charisma , in part for Corbyn ’ s lack of appeal .
But , most of all , they did it because they recognised that only the Conservatives can bring real change in this country .
Because they have seen Labour MPs in the north taking working-class votes for granted , pursuing ideas that were often unattractive or too promising to be true , being unable to recognise that patriotism has nothing to do with bigotry .
The same old “ My parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve voted Labour all my life , this time I can ’ t do it.
” These people lent us their votes , we can ’ t betray them , and we have to deliver the real change they asked for .
A change made of investments in their areas , of job opportunities that enable them to fulfil their dreams , of houses accessible to first-time buyers , of a caring NHS free for all and near their homes .
This election has demonstrated that the working class can be conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promises .
It is up to us to make Blue-Collar conservatism the norm and not the exception .

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Back then, unless you were a Labour candidate pushed by trade unions, the working class struggled to find representation in Parliament, particularly in the Conservative Party. Margaret Thatcher started a revolution for me and many of my colleagues, practising what she preached. In a speech at a Young Conservative Conference in 1975, she said: “I believe we should judge people on merit and not on background. I believe the person who is prepared to work hardest should get the greatest rewards and keep them after tax”.
This was what my dad, a lorry driver who went on to launch his own business, taught me since I was a child. He said: “It doesn’t matter where you come from in life, it what you do in life that matters. Reach for the stars”. From that bakery, I continued to work in retail, getting up the social ladder to management level. The same sector that once thrived in what Napoleon called our “nation of shopkeepers” is now struggling, threatened by colossal competitors online, chocked by oppressive business rates, unable to keep the pace with a changing consuming habit. The high streets of our towns are becoming a collection of charity shops, betting agencies, extortionately-priced parking, chains and fast food. These were once market towns, where every week, traders from the countryside all around would come to sell their goods in testimony to good capitalism. A time when children didn’t get all they wanted, but they got pocket money for doing their bed, so they could understand the value of work and be rewarded with real, physical money to be exchanged for goods – usually sugary ones at the nearby corner shop.
Andrea Jenkyns, MP for Morley and Outwood
These times and their economic dynamic will not come back, but the ethic pillars and values that our past has laid at the foundation of our nation, are still the same. Last year, I launched my campaign “Towns of the Future”, supported by the Minister of the Local Growth with the aim to cut business rates, to introduce attractive features to the high street and keep the roads safe and to guarantee free parking for consumers, and I hope that the Government will consider these ideas. Blue Collar Conservatives have to fight to make sure that social mobility is working effectively. That regardless of your background, your skin colour, religion or gender, hard work pays off. That those who risk all they have to start a business are not strangled by red tape. A Conservative Government for the working class, like the one who just smashed Labour’s red wall, must level up the geographical inequalities in our country. Our towns can’t be dormitories for commuters who work in the nearest city, with no services and no opportunities. Our young talents shouldn’t have to move to London, Manchester or Birmingham to find their dream job. In the age of 5G, it should be possible to grant equal opportunities to everyone around the country, boosting our infrastructures to reach every corner of Great Britain.
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Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn


thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--We did it! UK FINALLY delivered Brexit for loyal Express readers, says STEPHEN BARCLAY

Nearly four years after the historic referendum , we will finally get Brexit done and deliver what Sunday Express readers voted for .
As a huge rugby fan I often see parallels between my political life and the sport I love .
Securing the Withdrawal Agreement was the PM ’ s diplomatic equivalent of Jonny Wilkinson ’ s last minute drop goal to win England the 2003 World Cup .
We had to lock into the scrum and make the hard yards to get far enough up the field for our key players to make the difference .
And at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get there .
But we finally gained a major victory for Britain and for our democracy .
The Prime Minister has now signed the Withdrawal Agreement , marking a hugely important moment in the Brexit process which confirms our departure from the EU on 31 January .
This success means that the Department I lead will no longer exist on 31 January having fulfilled its mandate .
And so it is natural to reflect on what we achieved together , as a team .
During my time as Brexit Secretary I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despatch box in Parliament discussing our exit from the EU .
I travelled across the EU , from Cyprus to Sweden , making the case for an orderly withdrawal and have been to Brussels many times .
Ministers in DExEU oversaw the drafting of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill ( WAB ) and its passage through Parliament , the crowning achievement being that it finally received Royal Assent this week .
It ’ s not always been a smooth ride , but I ’ m immensely proud of the work done by the Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the British people to deliver our departure .
The Brexit naysayers have always wanted people to believe leaving the EU means pulling up the drawbridge .
This just isn ’ t true .
We look for friendly cooperation with our European partners , as sovereign equals .
It is the EU ’ s red tape and rigid view of how things should be done that we have chosen to unleash ourselves from .
Leaving the EU will open up exciting new opportunities for trade as we ’ ll be able to strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world , forming partnerships with old allies and new friends .
And of course we look to agree a Free Trade Agreement with the EU , like the one the EU already has with Canada , as soon as possible after 31 January .
We are also ready to work together on security , tackling the threats that do not respect borders .
Our new freedom will allow us to encourage new technology and innovation to boost regions across the whole of the UK .
31 January is just the start of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are taking back control of our borders , laws , money , farming and fisheries , allowing us to focus on issues that matter to the British people , like climate change and workers ’ rights .
We will finally be able to deliver the change people want to see in their daily lives .
And this work has already started .
Our new agriculture laws will release British farmers from the EU ’ s inefficient and overly bureaucratic rules .
That means they will have stewardship over their own land , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allows them to do the things that matter to them , like protecting the environment .
With Brexit done we ’ ll also be able to deliver on the vital mission of levelling up the country .
It will mean we can focus on the priorities of the British people , like funding the NHS , investing in infrastructure , supporting workers and families and strengthening our great union .
With certainty over Brexit , it ’ s time for us to come together as a country .
As we maximise all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we must now work to heal divisions that have developed over the past three years , and bring our communities together again .
The only question remaining is how we will mark this momentous day ?
I will be in my constituency , raising a pint of British beer from my local brewer , Elgood ’ s Brewery .
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing let ’ s take this chance to look forward with optimism .
Now is the time for us to come together and look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t just mark the end of our time in the EU .
It marks the start of a new chapter in the history of the UK .

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Nearly four years after the historic referendum, we will finally get Brexit done and deliver what Sunday Express readers voted for. As a huge rugby fan I often see parallels between my political life and the sport I love. Securing the Withdrawal Agreement was the PM’s diplomatic equivalent of Jonny Wilkinson’s last minute drop goal to win England the 2003 World Cup.
We had to lock into the scrum and make the hard yards to get far enough up the field for our key players to make the difference. And at times it felt like we may never get there. But we finally gained a major victory for Britain and for our democracy. The Prime Minister has now signed the Withdrawal Agreement, marking a hugely important moment in the Brexit process which confirms our departure from the EU on 31 January. This success means that the Department I lead will no longer exist on 31 January having fulfilled its mandate. And so it is natural to reflect on what we achieved together, as a team. During my time as Brexit Secretary I’ve spent more than 100 hours at the despatch box in Parliament discussing our exit from the EU. I travelled across the EU, from Cyprus to Sweden, making the case for an orderly withdrawal and have been to Brussels many times. Ministers in DExEU oversaw the drafting of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) and its passage through Parliament, the crowning achievement being that it finally received Royal Assent this week. It’s not always been a smooth ride, but I’m immensely proud of the work done by the Brexit Department to make good on our promise to the British people to deliver our departure.
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay
The Brexit naysayers have always wanted people to believe leaving the EU means pulling up the drawbridge. This just isn’t true. We look for friendly cooperation with our European partners, as sovereign equals. It is the EU’s red tape and rigid view of how things should be done that we have chosen to unleash ourselves from. Leaving the EU will open up exciting new opportunities for trade as we’ll be able to strike our own deals with countries around the world, forming partnerships with old allies and new friends. And of course we look to agree a Free Trade Agreement with the EU, like the one the EU already has with Canada, as soon as possible after 31 January. We are also ready to work together on security, tackling the threats that do not respect borders. Our new freedom will allow us to encourage new technology and innovation to boost regions across the whole of the UK. 31 January is just the start of a bright future for our country. We are taking back control of our borders, laws, money, farming and fisheries, allowing us to focus on issues that matter to the British people, like climate change and workers’ rights. We will finally be able to deliver the change people want to see in their daily lives.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson


thedailyexpress--2020-01-25--Furious SNP lashes out at Boris and issues shock Brexit prediction

She wrote in The National : “ It ’ s the bit that deals with budgetary commitments that go on after the UK leaves the EU .
“ It ’ s the bit that deals with paying Members of the European Parliaments ’ pensions and other things of that manner.
” The SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South also highlighted the work that needed to be done for the Irish backstop , which she claimed has “ been discussed to death ” .
Ms Black added : “ Compared to what is coming around the corner , it seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing on the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit to-do list is a future trade agreement .
She said : “ We might be getting dragged out of the EU and losing our EU citizenship in just a few short days , but what we enter into is a transition period .
“ The transition period is designed to give the EU and UK Government time to sort out how they want to trade with each other.
” The Prime Minister has given himself 11 months to try and iron out a new trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Dan Hannan says Boris Johnson WILL reclaim UK waters “ He ’ ll publicly say we want to trade exactly as we do now and that ’ s that , and then he ’ ll go and negotiate something that doesn ’ t do that at all , and then will return from a meeting in Brussels and declare : ‘ I ’ ve done it !
’ ” Ms Black added : “ However , the Prime Minister ’ s going to have to deal with a serious problem right here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit.
” The MP claimed Mr Johnson may have to deal with a “ constitutional crisis ” .
She said : “ This week , the Welsh Parliament joined the Northern Irish Executive and the Scottish Parliament in voting to refuse legislative consent to the Brexit Bill .
“ Three out of four of the nations of this ‘ Union of equals ’ reject what the Prime Minister is doing.
” She claimed the Union was described “ time and again as a partnership of equals ” during the Scottish independence referendum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been very obvious every day since the referendum vote that that statement is total nonsense .
“ Scotland ’ s voice is ignored time and time again .

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Mr Johnson’s Brexit Bill received Royal Assent on Thursday, formally cementing the Prime Minister’s deal into law. Ms Black claimed the “easy part” was getting the Withdrawal Agreement passed. She claimed it securing a post-Brexit trade deal was the real test.
She wrote in The National: “It’s the bit that deals with budgetary commitments that go on after the UK leaves the EU. “It’s the bit that deals with paying Members of the European Parliaments’ pensions and other things of that manner.” The SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South also highlighted the work that needed to be done for the Irish backstop, which she claimed has “been discussed to death”. Ms Black added: “Compared to what is coming around the corner, it seems trivial.”
Mhairi Black lashed out at Boris Johnson
Mhairi Black claimed securing a the “easy part” was getting the Withdrawal Agreement passed
The MP suggested the next thing on the Prime Minister’s Brexit to-do list is a future trade agreement. She said: “We might be getting dragged out of the EU and losing our EU citizenship in just a few short days, but what we enter into is a transition period. “The transition period is designed to give the EU and UK Government time to sort out how they want to trade with each other.” The Prime Minister has given himself 11 months to try and iron out a new trade deal with the EU. JUST IN: Dan Hannan says Boris Johnson WILL reclaim UK waters
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Boris Johnson has given himelf 11 months to secure an EU trade deal
Mhairi Black said Boris Johnson's trade deal will be like Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement
Mhairi Black said Scotland's voice is 'ignored'
“He’ll publicly say we want to trade exactly as we do now and that’s that, and then he’ll go and negotiate something that doesn’t do that at all, and then will return from a meeting in Brussels and declare: ‘I’ve done it!’” Ms Black added: “However, the Prime Minister’s going to have to deal with a serious problem right here at home first when it comes to Brexit.” The MP claimed Mr Johnson may have to deal with a “constitutional crisis”. She said: “This week, the Welsh Parliament joined the Northern Irish Executive and the Scottish Parliament in voting to refuse legislative consent to the Brexit Bill.
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“Three out of four of the nations of this ‘Union of equals’ reject what the Prime Minister is doing.” She claimed the Union was described “time and again as a partnership of equals” during the Scottish independence referendum. Ms Black said: “It’s been very obvious every day since the referendum vote that that statement is total nonsense. “Scotland’s voice is ignored time and time again.
Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill received Royal Assent
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