thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Brexit LIVE: Boris to hold ‘EU over barrel’ on fishing rights – UK will ‘maintain control’

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill looks set to pass its final hurdle in the House of Commons this afternoon , edging the UK even closer towards officially leaving the EU on January 31 .
After this date the Government will be locked in intense talks with Brussels , as the two sides attempt to thrash out an amicable trade deal .
With Boris Johnson imposing a strict deadline of December 31 for an agreement to be reached , having insisted the transition period will not be extended beyond this date , the EU are said to be nervous - particularly over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU diplomat told the political news site : “ There are areas where the EU has more leverage , like market access , and others like fisheries where the UK has more leverage , so that would mean that they put us over the barrel on fish and we do the same with them on trade.
” But Politico report that the EU are concerned the UK will hold them over a barrel when it comes to fishing .
He cites the Prime Minister ’ s assertion that Britain will be “ maintaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it leaves the EU .
George Parker , political editor of the Financial Times , has predicted that fishing rights will be a huge sticking point in the trade talks .
Boris Johnson is set to hold the EU 'over a barrel ' on fishing rights 12.03pm update : MPs to get 122 days 'off ' from Parliament in 2020 - amounting to over 17 weeks MPs will get 122 days `` off '' from Parliament for the coming year , Huffposts 's Paul Waugh reports .
The total number of days off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The time off includes when Parliament is in recess for the Easter and summer holidays .
11.32am update : PM says passing Brexit legislation would be a 'significant step' Boris Johnson 's spokesman has said : `` Passing Brexit legislation today would be a significant positive step . ''
Labour MP Barry Gardiner , who has not yet decided if he will run for the Labour leadership , has said he would stand the `` best chance '' at winning a general election .
He told the BBC : “ If I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I believe I have the best chance of winning a general election that can bring in a Labour government that can bring hope to people.
” He added : “ I believe under my leadership we could bring in a Labour government that could give them that hope.
” Mr Gardiner said he will stand he was assured the backing from 22 fellow MPs , the number needed to pass to the next stage of the race .
MEP Daniel Hannan has revealed the wording of the political declaration reads : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to develop in good faith agreements giving effect to this relationship such that they can come into force by the end of 2020 '' .
A request for Big Ben to chime to mark Brexit on January 31 has yet to be made by the Government , MPs have been told .
Tory MP Sir Paul Beresford said no approach has been received from ministers by the House of Commons Commission .
10.12am update : Von der Leyen faces crippling Euro problems which 'will never go away' With Brexit looming , new European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing a huge challenge to absorb the costs of the UK ’ s departure from the bloc alongside a “ whole range of problems ” facing the bloc , from slow growth across the Eurozone to the behaviour of “ rogue members ” such as Poland and Hungary , a political analyst has said .
During Ms von der Leyen ’ s speech at the London School of Economics yesterday , she emphasised the importance of prioritising key aspects of the EU ’ s relationship with the UK after the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transition period , it would not be possible to agree everything .
The event was entitled Old friends , new beginnings : building another future for the EU-UK partnership - and speaking immediately afterwards , Professor Tony Travers , director of LSE London , told Express.co.uk it had been clear Ms von der Leyen was keen to look beyond Brexit as she seeks to make a mark during her tenure .
He said : “ The EU has a whole range of problems and Brexit is just one on a list .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Eurozone which will never go away . ''
9.39am update : 'There can be no surrender in reclaiming the UK fishing industry ' - says MEP Brexit Party MEP June Mummery has said `` there should be no surrender in reclaiming the UK fishing industry '' .
Writing on Twitter , she asked : `` Why should British coastal communities go begging while those within the EU thirve at our expense post-Brexit ? ''
9.31am update : 80 % of Europeans would no longer move to Britain due to Brexit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has found that 80 percent of Europeans would not longer move to Britain due to Brexit .
The survey , of 123 participants from Germany , Austria and Switzerland , found 23 percent cited the uncertainty surrounding Brexit as the main reason for not considering the move .
8.56am update : Key moment when Barnier showed he is in the Brexit driving seat - not Ursula von der Leyen Michel Barnier underlined his significant power base within the EU with an impromptu intervention during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
Political analyst Professor Tony Travers later said Mr Barnier ’ s off-the-cuff remarks , during which he emphasised Britain would not be able to implement any trade agreements with third countries until after the UK has officially left the EU , suggested he , not Ms von der Leyen , was in the driving seat when it came to Brexit .
And Professor Travers said Mr Barnier was sending a signal to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that even though the UK will leave the bloc at the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for several more years .

Brexit: Michel Barnier talks about future UK EU relations
As the Withdrawal Agreement Bill looks set to pass its final hurdle in the House of Commons this afternoon, the UK is edging even closer towards officially leaving the EU on January 31. After this date the Government will be locked in intense talks with Brussels, as the two sides attempt to thrash out an amicable trade deal. With Boris Johnson imposing a strict deadline of December 31 for an agreement to be reached, having insisted the transition period will not be extended beyond this date, the EU are said to be nervous - particularly over the issue of fishing rights.
But commentator James Forsyth warned the EU may try to get the UK to agree to its rules about fishing first. Writing in the Spectator, he said: "The EU has been talking as if it will try to repeat the technique used to put May on the rack: ‘sequencing’ talks, so the UK has to agree one set of issues before the EU moves to another set. "Brussels sources have suggested that the first phase of talks will include only goods and fishing (the French, Danish and Dutch are keen on access to British waters). "I’m told that the UK will simply reject this approach." Follow Express.co.uk for live updates:
Boris Johnson is set to hold the EU 'over a barrel' on fishing rights
10.20pm update: Governments publish draft deal to restore Stormont The UK and Irish governments have published a draft deal to restore Stormont, with the Assembly to be recalled on Friday to see if the parties will turn up and sign up to it. Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has asked the speaker of the defunct house to hold a sitting on Friday morning, without the Stormont parties having yet agreed to all the proposals. The move comes without the DUP or Sinn Fein having publicly signalled a willingness to agree to the terms of the deal - called "'New Decade, New Approach".
Friday will see a strike by healthcare workers in the region. Mr Smith said there was a major financial package on offer from the Government, that would mean the strike would not go ahead if the parties restored the institutions. "We have had three years of talks and there is finally a good deal on the table that all parties can support," he said. Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the deal was "filled with compromises". Mr Coveney said the people needed to tell their politicians to take the opportunity and seal the deal. "It's now time their politicians stepped up and fully represented their constituents," he said. "It's time to show leadership and get back to powersharing in Stormont." The deal represents the governments' joint assessment of how long-standing wrangles on issues such as the Irish language can be resolved.
9.14pm update: Brussels panic: Charles Michel admits fears the EU could break up during Brexit talks Brussels’ most senior official issued the rallying call for unity to prevent any breakaway nations emerging in Britain’s last days of membership. He also said Brexit has also added an unwanted dimensions to the bloc’s own negotiations on its next multi annual budget. Speaking at the launch of Croatia’s rotating EU presidency, Mr Michel said: “It will be very important, like the first phase, to guarantee the unity… to guarantee the transparency of member states in order to get that deal.” 8.13pm update: ‘Enough is enough’ Britons furious as EU’s von der Leyen accused of holding UK to ransom over trade Speaking at the London School of Economics, where she previously studied, the president of the European Commission said said the UK and EU will still have an “unbreakable” after Brexit. But Ms von der Leyen added the UK will have to accept compromises over leaving the EU at the end of this month. “Whatever happens is our gain and your loss.“ And Janet Cordwell simply said: “The EU needs us more than we need them.”
Brexit deal vote: Scotland will ‘have IndyRef2’ says Ian Blackford
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7.14pm update: SNP Ian Blackford launches furious rant on Brexit bill win 'we will have our referendum!' The SNP MP pointed to last December's election results as evidence that the people of Scotland are standing by his party. Mr Blackford told the House of Commons "Scotland will remain an independent European country" as well as calling for the Prime Minister to respect democracy and the right of the Scottish people to choose their future. Mr Blackford said: "This is an important point in the election we held last December the people of Scotland stood by the SNP on the basis of our right to choose. "We will not accept being taken out of the European Union. "I say to the Prime Minister respect democracy, respect the election result, respect the right of the people of Scotland to choose our future. "We will have our referendum Prime Minister." 6.14pm update: Labour leadership race hots up Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy and Jess Phillips have reached the number of nominations from MPs and MEPs required to pass through the first round of the Labour leadership contest, the party has confirmed. All three have secured the 22 backers, while shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer stretched his lead over the course of 24 hours by securing 59 signatories - up from 41 on Wednesday. Shadow business secretary Ms Long-Bailey has 26 nominations and Ms Nandy and Ms Phillips both have 22. Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry has seven and shadow Treasury minister Clive Lewis has four. Nominations for the first round close on Monday.
Brexit deal vote: MPs back Withdrawal Agreement Bill
5.23pm update: MPs vote on next stage of Boris Johnson's EU Withdrawal deal MPs have voted on third reading to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB), which enshrines the PM's Brexit deal in law. The government has an 80-strong majority, so it seemed likely the bill would get through to the Lords tonight. The results are: Yes: 330 No: 231 Majority: 99 4.32pm update: UK will not import chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, vows minister Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has insisted the UK will not import chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef under a trade deal with the US. Concerns have been raised that food produced to lower environmental and welfare standards than are permitted in the UK will be allowed into the country in future trade deals - undercutting the domestic agricultural sector. Ms Villiers had sought to reassure farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference on Wednesday that the Government would not dilute the UK's high environmental and animal welfare standards in post-Brexit trade deals. She said EU laws banning chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef were part of legislation transferred into British law as part of Brexit, and also suggested tariffs could be used to stop imports of lower standard foods. But her assurances were met with scepticism from farmers at the conference, with no hands raised when the audience was asked if they believed the Government would protect their interests in trade talks. 4.02pm update: Brexit planning has left police out of pocket, MSPs told Protecting officer numbers to deal with Brexit has taken policing budgets into deficit, Scotland's Auditor General has said. Giving evidence to Holyrood's Audit Committee, Caroline Gardner told MSPs that shelving plans to cut the number of officers left the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) with a deficit of £35.6 million in the last financial year. Police Scotland's chief constable rejected plans to balance the books by losing 750 officers, warning the implications of UK's exit from the EU meant officer numbers had to be maintained. The Scottish Police Authority has a statutory duty to set and approve the budget for policing in Scotland, based on the funding received from the Scottish Government. MSPs heard how it is expected to spend £42 million over its budget this year, while previous forecasts for the SPA to break even by 2021 have been scrapped. "Plans to achieve financial balance in 2020-2021 will not now be achieved," Ms Gardner said. "This is due, in part, to the planning for EU withdrawal which has meant that the planned reduction in police officer numbers has been postponed." 3.45pm update: Lords warned not to delay Brexit Bill Conservative MP Owen Paterson for North Shropshire has warned the Lords not to delay the Government's Brexit Bill. Mr Paterson said: "I would give a very, very, very clear warning to those members sitting in the other place. They are overwhelmingly for Remain, many of them benefit from their previous employment in the European Commission. They should respect four massive votes by the people." Discussing how the Bill has progressed through the Commons "rapidly", he added: "I do hope the other place has watched what has happened. There is a very clear, determined goal which is to honour those votes, honour the result of the general election and to ensure that we leave the European at 2300 on the evening of January 31, and I look forward to voting tonight for the third reading." The SNP's shadow leader of the House Pete Wishart said the Government "may have won their hard Brexit, but they have most definitely lost Scotland". Urging the Government to "just get on with it" and grant Scotland a second independence referendum, he added: "It's over, it's over. Scotland will be an independent country. The sooner this House recognises it the better. "The battle for us to have Brexit is over, they've won. The battle for Scottish independence has just begun."
Michel Barnier attends a conference on Brexit in Sweden today
2.20pm update: Chlorinated chicken will NOT be allowed in UK, says enviornment secretary The enviornment secretary has told BBC Countryfile that cholrine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef will not be allowed into the UK under any trade deal with the US. 1.58pm update: Boris Johnson immediately ditches Theresa May’s negotiating stance with EU Negotiators are likely to adopt a “salami” approach as they bid to thrash out a UK/EU trade deal by working sector-by-sector agreements out slice by slice, rather than the dogmatic “all or nothing” approach adopted by former Prime Minister Theresa May, insiders have said.
Meanwhile UK-based political analyst Professor Tony Travers has suggested Boris Johnson will now be very keen to turn Brexit into a mechanical exercise focusing on the details as opposed to the emotive aspects hitherto associated with the process. The claims follow a speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the London School of Economics yesterday, in which she warned it was impossible for every single aspect” of the EU’s future partnership with the UK to be finalised by December 31, the date on which the transition period will come to an end. After delivering her speech, Ms von der Leyen travelled the short distance to Downing Street for talks with Mr Johnson. 1.32pm update: Lords warned not to derail Brexit Bill Peers have been told to listen to the will of the country and back legislation paving the way for the UK to leave the European Union on January 31. The Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement Bill is expected to clear the Commons this afternoon, sending the legislation to the House of Lords - where there is no Government majority. Downing Street urged the unelected House to take heed of the December general election result which delivered Mr Johnson's 80-seat Commons majority. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The country did deliver a very clear message that they want Brexit to be resolved." He added the Government wants the legislation "to complete its passage through both houses as smoothly as possible". 1.08pm update: Barnier warns no deal looming 'if we fail' to agree deal The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has issued a fresh warning about the possibility of a no deal Brexit at the end of 2020, if a trade deal cannot be done. He told a meeting in Sweden that Boris Johnson had told him and the new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen "very clearly that he does not want an extension". When discussing future trade talks, Mr Barnier said: “If we fail, the transition period will end on 1 January, 2021 without any arrangements for a new future relationship in place. “This would not affect the issues covered in the Withdrawal Agreement: the financial settlement, and, thankfully, the deal we have reached on the island of Ireland and on citizens would still stand. “But it would mean the return of tariffs and quotas: a total anachronism for interconnected economies like ours. Of course, this is not what the EU wants.” 12.46pm update: Scottish Greens call for Erasmus+ protection after Brexit The Scottish Greens have urged the Scottish Government to protect the Erasmus+ project in Scotland, after Westminster voted to scrap the scheme as part of Brexit legislation. The scheme, which allows UK students to study across Europe must be protected in Scotland, is in large part not dependent on EU membership and many non-EU states from across the world participate. However, MPs rejected an amendment to protect Erasmus+ while waving through Boris Johnson's hard Brexit deal in a vote on Wednesday.
Michel Barnier has warned a no deal Brexit is looming
12.03pm update: MPs to get 122 days 'off' from Parliament in 2020 - amounting to over 17 weeks MPs will get 122 days "off" from Parliament for the coming year, Huffposts's Paul Waugh reports. The total number of days off amounts to 17 and a half weeks. The time off includes when Parliament is in recess for the Easter and summer holidays. 11.32am update: PM says passing Brexit legislation would be a 'significant step' Boris Johnson's spokesman has said: "Passing Brexit legislation today would be a significant positive step." 11.14am update: Barry Gardiner confident he would deliver a Labour Government Labour MP Barry Gardiner, who has not yet decided if he will run for the Labour leadership, has said he would stand the "best chance" at winning a general election. He told the BBC: “If I do decide to stand it will be because I believe I have the best chance of winning a general election that can bring in a Labour government that can bring hope to people.” He added: “I believe under my leadership we could bring in a Labour government that could give them that hope.” Mr Gardiner said he will stand he was assured the backing from 22 fellow MPs, the number needed to pass to the next stage of the race. 10.43am update: Brexit Bill wording reveals 'intent' to agree a deal by December 2020 MEP Daniel Hannan has revealed the wording of the political declaration reads: "It is the intent of both parties to develop in good faith agreements giving effect to this relationship such that they can come into force by the end of 2020".
Boris Johnson met with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen yesterday
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10.30am update: Government hasn't yet requested Big Ben bongs for 'Brexit day' A request for Big Ben to chime to mark Brexit on January 31 has yet to be made by the Government, MPs have been told. Tory MP Sir Paul Beresford said no approach has been received from ministers by the House of Commons Commission. 10.12am update: Von der Leyen faces crippling Euro problems which 'will never go away' With Brexit looming, new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing a huge challenge to absorb the costs of the UK’s departure from the bloc alongside a “whole range of problems” facing the bloc, from slow growth across the Eurozone to the behaviour of “rogue members” such as Poland and Hungary, a political analyst has said.
During Ms von der Leyen’s speech at the London School of Economics yesterday, she emphasised the importance of prioritising key aspects of the EU’s relationship with the UK after the end of the year, saying without an extension of the transition period, it would not be possible to agree everything.
The event was entitled Old friends, new beginnings: building another future for the EU-UK partnership - and speaking immediately afterwards, Professor Tony Travers, director of LSE London, told Express.co.uk it had been clear Ms von der Leyen was keen to look beyond Brexit as she seeks to make a mark during her tenure.
He said: “The EU has a whole range of problems and Brexit is just one on a list. There are still problems with the Euro and the Eurozone which will never go away." 9.39am update: 'There can be no surrender in reclaiming the UK fishing industry' - says MEP Brexit Party MEP June Mummery has said "there should be no surrender in reclaiming the UK fishing industry". Writing on Twitter, she asked: "Why should British coastal communities go begging while those within the EU thirve at our expense post-Brexit?" 9.31am update: 80% of Europeans would no longer move to Britain due to Brexit, research finds New research conducted by Maxwell-Scott has found that 80 percent of Europeans would not longer move to Britain due to Brexit. The survey, of 123 participants from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, found 23 percent cited the uncertainty surrounding Brexit as the main reason for not considering the move. 8.56am update: Key moment when Barnier showed he is in the Brexit driving seat - not Ursula von der Leyen Michel Barnier underlined his significant power base within the EU with an impromptu intervention during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s speech at the London School of Economics on Wednesday. Political analyst Professor Tony Travers later said Mr Barnier’s off-the-cuff remarks, during which he emphasised Britain would not be able to implement any trade agreements with third countries until after the UK has officially left the EU, suggested he, not Ms von der Leyen, was in the driving seat when it came to Brexit. And Professor Travers said Mr Barnier was sending a signal to Prime Minister Boris Johnson that even though the UK will leave the bloc at the end of the month, the process would drag on for several more years.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-10--We did it! Decade-old Daily Express crusade comes to an end with Brexit victory

Our call was backed by hundreds of thousands of readers fed-up with the costs and interference linked to membership .
It was the fastest growing and ultimately most successful press campaign in history .
Inspired by increasing public anger about meddling Eurocrats , in November 2010 the Daily Express became the first national newspaper to demand openly that Britain should leave the EU .
Nine years ago this week we went on to launch a full campaign to break the country free from the bloc .
In a special souvenir issue leading politicians , writers , economics and celebrities set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the shackles of the EU .
Sporting hero Sir Ian Botham said he supported the campaign `` 100 per cent '' , insisting it was a “ no-brainer ” .
Author Frederick Forsyth told of his passion for Europe but opposition to the EU political project .
He said self appointed EU mandarins and professional politicians treated voters `` with the contempt they feel we deserve ” .
Our crusade was dismissed by the metropolitan elite but they were forced to listen as it gathered momentum .
More than 373,000 readers filled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on David Cameron ’ s government to orchestrate an orderly withdrawal from the bloc .
In February 2011 , we took the message to the heart of Government , joined by some Tory and Labour MPs brave enough to defy their leaderships , to deliver mail sacks full of coupons to 10 Downing Street .
Our coverage of the EU juggernaut of excess and its crackpot rules kept the issue at the top of the political agenda .
The crusade was given a major boost in 2012 when Boris Johnson , then Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Britain ’ s relationship with the EU to be renegotiated then put to the people .
He said the public would vote to leave if they did not believe the new deal was an improvement .
Our committed coverage forced Mr Cameron to take note of the public mood and by January 2013 he had announced plans for an in/out referendum if he won a majority .

A decade long Daily Express crusade comes to an end
Our call was backed by hundreds of thousands of readers fed-up with the costs and interference linked to membership. It was the fastest growing and ultimately most successful press campaign in history. Inspired by increasing public anger about meddling Eurocrats, in November 2010 the Daily Express became the first national newspaper to demand openly that Britain should leave the EU.
Nine years ago this week we went on to launch a full campaign to break the country free from the bloc. In a special souvenir issue leading politicians, writers, economics and celebrities set out their reasons for freeing the country from the shackles of the EU. Sporting hero Sir Ian Botham said he supported the campaign "100 per cent", insisting it was a “no-brainer”. Author Frederick Forsyth told of his passion for Europe but opposition to the EU political project.
Boris Johnson meeting von der Leyen this week
He said self appointed EU mandarins and professional politicians treated voters "with the contempt they feel we deserve”. Our crusade was dismissed by the metropolitan elite but they were forced to listen as it gathered momentum. More than 373,000 readers filled in our coupons or online forms calling on David Cameron’s government to orchestrate an orderly withdrawal from the bloc. In February 2011, we took the message to the heart of Government, joined by some Tory and Labour MPs brave enough to defy their leaderships, to deliver mail sacks full of coupons to 10 Downing Street.
Boris Johnson's deal passed in the Commons
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Our coverage of the EU juggernaut of excess and its crackpot rules kept the issue at the top of the political agenda. The crusade was given a major boost in 2012 when Boris Johnson, then Mayor of London, gave a speech calling for Britain’s relationship with the EU to be renegotiated then put to the people. He said the public would vote to leave if they did not believe the new deal was an improvement. Our committed coverage forced Mr Cameron to take note of the public mood and by January 2013 he had announced plans for an in/out referendum if he won a majority.
Brexit deal vote: MPs back Withdrawal Agreement Bill
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-10--Jubilant Boris celebrates historic Brexit win as PM declares 'time for UK to move forward'

It passed by 330 votes to 231 , a whopping majority of 99 .
Cabinet minister Stephen Barclay said the historic moment sent a clear message to the public that the government has “ listened and we have acted ” .
He told MPs that backing the divorce deal struck with the EU would allow trust to be restored with voters .
Mr Barclay confirmed he will be out of his job as Brexit Secretary within weeks because his department will be scrapped once Britain leaves the bloc on January 31 .
He said the Bill will restore sovereignty and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move forwards ” .
“ This Bill will secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses , protects the rights of our citizens and ensures we regain control of our money , our borders , our laws and our trade policy .
“ Three years ago Parliament entrusted the decision of our relationship with the EU to the British people .
“ By passing this Bill we will send a clear message that we have listened and we have acted and in doing so we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in democracy .
“ Once Brexit is delivered on January 31 , we can then turn our eyes to our other national priorities.
” The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will go before peers on Monday and they could try to make changes to it .
But even if they agree amendments to the legislation , Mr Johnson ’ s 80-strong Commons majority means the alterations will be immediately killed off by MPs .
Mr Barclay urged peers not to drag their feet when they get hold of the Bill and stressed the clear mandate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservatives at the general election .
`` I anticipate constructive scrutiny as we would expect in the Lords but I have no doubt that their Lordships will have heard the resounding message from the British people on December 12 .
`` And they will have seen the clear will of this House as expressed by the sizeable majorities in the committee votes . ''
It follows the torment endured by Mrs May as she repeatedly tried and failed to get a Brexit deal through the Commons .
Conservative former minister Mark Francois called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on January 31 to mark the UK 's departure from the EU and has won the backing from 55 other MPs .
The chimes have been largely silenced since 2017 for the safety of workers involved in a four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower housing the bell .
Commons authorities confirmed they have not received a request from the Government to arrange for it to ring to mark the UK 's departure from the EU .
Mr Francois said : “ We will leave the European Union at 11pm on January 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specified time , those who wish to celebrate will need to look to a clock to mark the moment .
It seems inconceivable to me and many colleagues that that clock should not be the most iconic timepiece in the world , Big Ben.
” Scottish nationalists made a futile last bid to sabotage the bill because Holyrood has refused to consent to it .
But the attempt was resoundingly rejected by a majority of 267 .
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said Scotland will `` remain an independent European country '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because we will not and we can not accept what is being done to us , '' he told MPs .
The UK is ready to start negotiations with Brussels on future trade relations the week after Brexit .
But the 27 remaining EU leaders have yet to agree a mandate for the talks so it is unlikely the next stage will begin until March .
Relations between the UK and EU will remain largely unchanged during the transition period , which runs to the end of the year .
Tory former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marked the people ’ s rejection of the “ liberal elite ” .
“ There are few in this House who would disagree with my claim that it is almost impossible to exaggerate the significance of the Bill and what it facilitates - our departure from the European Union , ” he told the Commons .
“ The bourgeois liberals find it hard to stomach that hardworking British patriots do not share their affection for globalisation and their preoccupation with diversity , ” he said .
Labour MP Toby Perkins said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a broad church again '' and announced he would defy whips to back the Bill .
He said : `` Now I wo n't be opposing this Bill today because I think the desire to get beyond this stage is palpable , I think that businesses and communities wish for the Government to map out the future that we foresee for our country after Brexit . ''

Boris Johnson is triumphant and ready to move forward
It passed by 330 votes to 231, a whopping majority of 99. Cabinet minister Stephen Barclay said the historic moment sent a clear message to the public that the government has “listened and we have acted”. He told MPs that backing the divorce deal struck with the EU would allow trust to be restored with voters. Mr Barclay confirmed he will be out of his job as Brexit Secretary within weeks because his department will be scrapped once Britain leaves the bloc on January 31.
He said the bill will restore sovereignty
He said the Bill will restore sovereignty and insisted “now is the time to move forwards”. “This Bill will secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses, protects the rights of our citizens and ensures we regain control of our money, our borders, our laws and our trade policy. “Three years ago Parliament entrusted the decision of our relationship with the EU to the British people. “By passing this Bill we will send a clear message that we have listened and we have acted and in doing so we will restore trust in this House and trust in democracy. “Once Brexit is delivered on January 31, we can then turn our eyes to our other national priorities.” The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will go before peers on Monday and they could try to make changes to it. But even if they agree amendments to the legislation, Mr Johnson’s 80-strong Commons majority means the alterations will be immediately killed off by MPs. Mr Barclay urged peers not to drag their feet when they get hold of the Bill and stressed the clear mandate for pushing Brexit through secured by the Conservatives at the general election.
Stephen Barclay, Cabinet Minister, has said government have listened and acted
"I anticipate constructive scrutiny as we would expect in the Lords but I have no doubt that their Lordships will have heard the resounding message from the British people on December 12. "And they will have seen the clear will of this House as expressed by the sizeable majorities in the committee votes." It follows the torment endured by Mrs May as she repeatedly tried and failed to get a Brexit deal through the Commons. Conservative former minister Mark Francois called for Big Ben to bong at 11pm on January 31 to mark the UK's departure from the EU and has won the backing from 55 other MPs. The chimes have been largely silenced since 2017 for the safety of workers involved in a four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower housing the bell. Commons authorities confirmed they have not received a request from the Government to arrange for it to ring to mark the UK's departure from the EU.
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The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will go before peers on Monday and they could try to make changes
Mr Francois said: “We will leave the European Union at 11pm on January 31. As we leave at a precise specified time, those who wish to celebrate will need to look to a clock to mark the moment. It seems inconceivable to me and many colleagues that that clock should not be the most iconic timepiece in the world, Big Ben.” Scottish nationalists made a futile last bid to sabotage the bill because Holyrood has refused to consent to it. But the attempt was resoundingly rejected by a majority of 267. SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said Scotland will "remain an independent European country". "This is a constitutional crisis, because we will not and we cannot accept what is being done to us," he told MPs. The UK is ready to start negotiations with Brussels on future trade relations the week after Brexit. But the 27 remaining EU leaders have yet to agree a mandate for the talks so it is unlikely the next stage will begin until March. Relations between the UK and EU will remain largely unchanged during the transition period, which runs to the end of the year.
Tory former minister John Hayes said the Bill marked the people’s rejection of the “liberal elite"


thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--SNP Ian Blackford launches furious rant on Brexit bill win 'we will have our referendum!'

The SNP MP pointed to last December 's election results as evidence that the people of Scotland are standing by @ @ @ @ @ told the House of Commons `` Scotland will remain an independent European country '' as @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister to respect democracy and the right of the Scottish people to choose their @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is an important point in the election we held last December the @ @ @ @ @ the SNP on the basis of our right to choose .
`` We will not @ @ @ @ @ the European Union .
`` I say to the Prime Minister respect democracy , respect @ @ @ @ @ the right of the people of Scotland to choose our future .
`` We will @ @ @ @ @ .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon shutdown in FMQs over SNP 's 'diabolical ' record

Brexit deal vote: Scotland will ‘have IndyRef2’ says Ian Blackford
The SNP MP pointed to last December's election results as evidence that the people of Scotland are standing by his party. Mr Blackford told the House of Commons "Scotland will remain an independent European country" as well as calling for the Prime Minister to respect democracy and the right of the Scottish people to choose their future.
Mr Blackford said: "This is an important point in the election we held last December the people of Scotland stood by the SNP on the basis of our right to choose. "We will not accept being taken out of the European Union. "I say to the Prime Minister respect democracy, respect the election result, respect the right of the people of Scotland to choose our future. "We will have our referendum Prime Minister. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon shutdown in FMQs over SNP's 'diabolical' record
Mr Blackford said Scotland will not accept being taken out of the European Union
Boris Johnson smirked as Blackford challenged him
"Scotland will remain an independent European country!" Earlier today in the House of Commons Conservative MP Sir John Hayes labelled SNP's Joanna Cherry a "bourgeois liberal" in a fierce Brexit debate. Sir John Hayes was criticising Remainer MPs' approach to Brexit when Ms Cherry asked him to give way, he initially refused before later firing a dig at the SNP MP as he gave way to her. The Conservative MP said regarding Remainers: "They came to regard it as desirable to inroad the familiar touchstones of enduring certainty."
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Joanna Cherry did not deny the bourgeois liberal label
Joanna Cherry mocked by Sir John Hayes in House of Commons
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--New Commons timetable reveals MPs ready to enjoy 122 days ‘off’ from Parliament in 2020

Commons Leader Mr Rees-Mogg today announced plans for 63 working days of recess time in 2020 , which will include seven working weeks in the summer - nine days more than last year .
Recess last year amounted to 46 days which did not include time taken up in November and December by the general election campaign .
It means that MPs are getting an additional 17 days this year .
This amounts to more than four of the usual four-day parliamentary weeks , which run from Monday to Thursday .
Politicians in the Commons will also rise for three-and-a-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for party conferences .
When not working in Westminster , many MPs often spend their time in their constituencies handling local issues .
Mr Rees-Mogg also announced the debate on the Queen ’ s Speech will continue next week during a historic sitting today that saw MPs vote in favour for Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit deal .
Parliament finally voted to deliver Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit bill for the UK to leave the European Union more than three years after the 2016 referendum .
MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver Brexit for the UK in a historic moment .
The government ’ s Brexit bill passed its first major hurdle in Parliament after the Conservatives won a majority in the December general election .
READ NOW : ‘ Enough is enough ’ Britons furious with EU ’ s von der Leyen over trade [ NEWS ] The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31 , 2020 .
Brexit Secretary , Stephen Barclay said in a speech to Parliament before the vote : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses .
“ It protects the rights of our citizens and ensures that we regain control of our money , our borders , our laws and our trade policy .
“ Once this bill has been passed , and the withdrawal agreement ratified , we will proceed swiftly to the completion of a free trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020 .
DO N'T MISS : Brexiteer explains why Common Fisheries Policy is ‘ decimation ’ to UK [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmingly back Britain to leave EU [ INSIGHT ] EU clash : Orban orders Brussels to offer Boris 'generous ' trade deal [ ANALYSIS ] “ As laid out in our manifesto , bringing the supremacy of EU law to an end and restoring permanently the sovereignty of this place.
” The bill will now pass to the House of Lords for further scrutiny next week .
If Peers choose to amend it will it come back before MPs .
The bill covers “ divorce ” payments to the EU , citizens ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the planned 11-month transition period .

Brexit deal vote: Scotland will ‘have IndyRef2’ says Ian Blackford
Commons Leader Mr Rees-Mogg today announced plans for 63 working days of recess time in 2020, which will include seven working weeks in the summer - nine days more than last year. Recess last year amounted to 46 days which did not include time taken up in November and December by the general election campaign. It means that MPs are getting an additional 17 days this year.
This amounts to more than four of the usual four-day parliamentary weeks, which run from Monday to Thursday. Politicians in the Commons will also rise for three-and-a-half weeks in the autumn. This is for party conferences. When not working in Westminster, many MPs often spend their time in their constituencies handling local issues.
Commons Leader Mr Rees-Mogg today announced plans for 63 working days of recess time
Mr Johnson's deal passed through the Commons today
Mr Rees-Mogg also announced the debate on the Queen’s Speech will continue next week during a historic sitting today that saw MPs vote in favour for Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. Parliament finally voted to deliver Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill for the UK to leave the European Union more than three years after the 2016 referendum. MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and finally deliver Brexit for the UK in a historic moment. The government’s Brexit bill passed its first major hurdle in Parliament after the Conservatives won a majority in the December general election. READ NOW: ‘Enough is enough’ Britons furious with EU’s von der Leyen over trade [NEWS]
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Mr Johnson met Ursula von der Leyen at No10 today
The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31, 2020. Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay said in a speech to Parliament before the vote: “This bill was secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses. “It protects the rights of our citizens and ensures that we regain control of our money, our borders, our laws and our trade policy. “Once this bill has been passed, and the withdrawal agreement ratified, we will proceed swiftly to the completion of a free trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020. DON'T MISS:
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The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31
“As laid out in our manifesto, bringing the supremacy of EU law to an end and restoring permanently the sovereignty of this place.” The bill will now pass to the House of Lords for further scrutiny next week. If Peers choose to amend it will it come back before MPs. The bill covers “divorce” payments to the EU, citizens’ rights, customs arrangements for Northern Ireland and the planned 11-month transition period.
The UK will leave the EU at the end of the month
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Boris boost as Airbus pledges post-Brexit UK expansion – ‘Ambitious industrial strategy!’

Airbus boss Guillaume Faury quipped the fact MPs in the House of Commons today backed Boris Johnson seeing the Brexit bill officially passed made his plan all the more “ certain ” .
He said : “ While global uncertainty won ’ t end with the UK ’ s withdrawal from the EU , Brexit is , at least , now for certain.
” Mr Faury added : “ But the nature of the future relationship between the UK and EU is still to be determined .
“ Airbus is committed to the UK and to working with the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We see great potential to improve and expand our operations in the UK this year.
” Mr Faury took up his post in April last year , and took over from Tom Enders , whose position on Brexit was a stark comparison to the new chief executive ’ s .
Mr Enders said Britain ’ s decision to leave the EU would spark “ potentially very harmful decisions for the UK ” .
Last year in May , Mr Faury delighted Brexiteers by changing the company ’ s stance on Brexit when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Faury was quoted by news website Euractiv as saying the UK “ is part of Airbus ” as he appeared to hint he wants the company to remain in the UK regardless of how negotiations pan out .
His predecessor threatened to pull the business out of the UK when the referendum result was announced .
Airbus employs around 13,500 people in Britain , including 6,000 at its site in Broughton , Flintshire .
READ NOW : ‘ Enough is enough ’ Britons furious with EU ’ s von der Leyen over trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years after the public went to the ballot boxes in the EU referendum , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally delivered it .
Brexiteers around the country rejoiced as Parliament finally voted to deliver Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit bill for the UK to leave the European Union .
MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and finally deliver Brexit for the UK in an historic moment .
The government ’ s Brexit bill passed its first hurdle in Parliament after the Conservatives won a majority in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn ’ s scaremongering DASHED : Chlorinated chicken to be made illegal [ NEWS ] Brexiteer explains why Common Fisheries Policy is ‘ decimation ’ to UK [ INSIGHT ] Brexit finally delivered : MPs overwhelmingly back Britain to leave EU [ ANALYSIS ] The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31 , 2020 .
Brexit Secretary , Stephen Barclay said in a speech to Parliament before the vote : “ This bill was secure our departure from the European Union with a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It protects the rights of our citizens and ensures that we regain control of our money , our borders , our laws and our trade policy .
“ Once this bill has been passed , and the withdrawal agreement ratified , we will proceed swiftly to the completion of a free trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020 .
“ As laid out in our manifesto , bringing the supremacy of EU law to an end and restoring permanently the sovereignty of this place.
” The bill will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further scrutiny next week .
If peers choose to amend it will it come back before MPs .
The bill covers “ divorce ” payments to the EU , citizens ’ rights , customs arrangements for Northern Ireland and the planned 11-month transition period .

Brexit deal vote: Scotland will ‘have IndyRef2’ says Ian Blackford
Airbus boss Guillaume Faury quipped the fact MPs in the House of Commons today backed Boris Johnson seeing the Brexit bill officially passed made his plan all the more “certain”. He said: “While global uncertainty won’t end with the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, Brexit is, at least, now for certain.” Mr Faury added: “But the nature of the future relationship between the UK and EU is still to be determined.
“Airbus is committed to the UK and to working with the new government on an ambitious industrial strategy. “We see great potential to improve and expand our operations in the UK this year.” Mr Faury took up his post in April last year, and took over from Tom Enders, whose position on Brexit was a stark comparison to the new chief executive’s. Mr Enders said Britain’s decision to leave the EU would spark “potentially very harmful decisions for the UK”.
Airbus has vowed a major expansion of its British wing post-Brexit
Airbus boss Guillaume Faury
Last year in May, Mr Faury delighted Brexiteers by changing the company’s stance on Brexit when he took on the post. Mr Faury was quoted by news website Euractiv as saying the UK “is part of Airbus” as he appeared to hint he wants the company to remain in the UK regardless of how negotiations pan out. His predecessor threatened to pull the business out of the UK when the referendum result was announced. Airbus employs around 13,500 people in Britain, including 6,000 at its site in Broughton, Flintshire. READ NOW: ‘Enough is enough’ Britons furious with EU’s von der Leyen over trade [NEWS]
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Airbus are committing to a major UK expansion
Meanwhile, nearly four years after the public went to the ballot boxes in the EU referendum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally delivered it. Brexiteers around the country rejoiced as Parliament finally voted to deliver Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill for the UK to leave the European Union. MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and finally deliver Brexit for the UK in an historic moment. The government’s Brexit bill passed its first hurdle in Parliament after the Conservatives won a majority in the December general election. DONT MISS:
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Boris Johnson's deal passed through the Commons today
The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31, 2020. Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay said in a speech to Parliament before the vote: “This bill was secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses. “It protects the rights of our citizens and ensures that we regain control of our money, our borders, our laws and our trade policy. “Once this bill has been passed, and the withdrawal agreement ratified, we will proceed swiftly to the completion of a free trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020.
The UK will leave the EU at the end of the month
“As laid out in our manifesto, bringing the supremacy of EU law to an end and restoring permanently the sovereignty of this place.” The bill will now pass over to the House of Lords for further scrutiny next week. If peers choose to amend it will it come back before MPs. The bill covers “divorce” payments to the EU, citizens’ rights, customs arrangements for Northern Ireland and the planned 11-month transition period.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--'Big Ben must bong for Brexit!' Mark Francois calls for iconic bell to mark UK leaving EU

MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and finally deliver Brexit for the UK in a historic moment on Thursday evening .
The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31 , 2020 .
Tory Brexiteer Mark Francois caused the House of Commons to erupt when he called for London ’ s Big Ben clock to ring in celebration on the exit day .
Mr Francois told the Commons : “ We will leave the European Union at 11pm GMT on January 31 .
“ As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those who wish to celebrate will need to look to a clock to mark the moment .
“ It seems inconceivable to me and many colleagues that that clock should not be the most iconic timepiece in the world , Big Ben .
“ Will he make representations to the House of Commons Commission , whose decision this is , that Big Ben should bong for Brexit ?
” Mr Barclay replied : “ My honourable friend will know that my opposite number often talked of a clock ticking .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is for the House authorities , but I ’ m sure they will have heard the representations that he makes .
“ This is an important moment in our national story .
“ I ’ m sure they will want to reflect that in the appropriate way .
”

Brexit: Mark Francois calls for Big Ben to ‘bong’ to celebrate
MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and finally deliver Brexit for the UK in a historic moment on Thursday evening. The Brexit date - when the UK leaves the EU - is currently set for January 31, 2020. Tory Brexiteer Mark Francois caused the House of Commons to erupt when he called for London’s Big Ben clock to ring in celebration on the exit day.
Mr Francois told the Commons: “We will leave the European Union at 11pm GMT on January 31. “As we leave at a precise, specified time, those who wish to celebrate will need to look to a clock to mark the moment. “It seems inconceivable to me and many colleagues that that clock should not be the most iconic timepiece in the world, Big Ben. “Will he make representations to the House of Commons Commission, whose decision this is, that Big Ben should bong for Brexit?” READ MORE: ‘Maastricht YEARS before Farage’ Cash dismantles SNP anti-Brexit claim
‘Big Ben must bong for Brexit!’ Mark Francois calls for iconic bell to mark moment UK leaves EU
MPs voted 330 to 231 to proceed with the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
Mr Barclay replied: “My honourable friend will know that my opposite number often talked of a clock ticking. “But he’ll also know that it is for the House authorities, but I’m sure they will have heard the representations that he makes. “This is an important moment in our national story. “I’m sure they will want to reflect that in the appropriate way.”
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The bill will now pass to the House of Lords for further scrutiny next week.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--EU vows to be strict on UK as it demands Brexit Britain ‘respects Brussels’ rules!’

Thierry Breton , the new European Commissioner for the Internal Market , said Brexit would have a cost for the UK but hoped a good deal could be reached .
The former Harvard Business School professor and French finance minister said : “ We do not like Brexit but we respect the decision of the British people .
As far as we are concerned , we will be strict : to access the European single market , the British will have to respect all our rules , especially environmental , social and health standards and also state aid control.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face trading under WTO rules if it could not strike a deal with Brussels .
He said : “ A deadline of nine months has been set by the British Prime Minister .
It is an extremely short deadline .
“ It is good to remember that in the absence of an agreement it will be the basic rules of the WTO that will apply to the United Kingdom . ''
He continued : “ That is , in the end , a very unfavourable regime for the United Kingdom , which carries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the EU .
“ Obviously it is not what we hope for but we can not exclude it either .
“ In all cases , this Brexit will have a cost for our British friends .
I regret it , but it is a fact ” .
Brussels has been stressing the need for a level playing field in the upcoming trade deal negotiations , meaning that access will be strictly linked to commitments to social welfare and environmental standards , among others .
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier stressed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a member state , Britain was bound by strict state aid rules enforced by the powerful European Commission to make sure there would be no unfair competition among EU nations in its vast single market .
During a transition period ending on December 31 , a new relationship between the EU and the UK will be negotiated .
Full trade covers everything from fisheries to the airline industry to medicines , but the EU insists to deal with all these issues in one year is a pipe dream .
Boris Johnson has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more delays - a vow that has set off alarm bells among businesses , which fear it means the country will face a no deal Brexit at the start of 2021 .

Brexit: Charles Michel encourages 'unity' after EU exit
Thierry Breton, the new European Commissioner for the Internal Market, said Brexit would have a cost for the UK but hoped a good deal could be reached. The former Harvard Business School professor and French finance minister said: “We do not like Brexit but we respect the decision of the British people. As far as we are concerned, we will be strict: to access the European single market, the British will have to respect all our rules, especially environmental, social and health standards and also state aid control.”
To access the European single market the British will have to respect all our rules Thierry Breton
Mr Breton warned the UK it would face trading under WTO rules if it could not strike a deal with Brussels. He said: “A deadline of nine months has been set by the British Prime Minister. It is an extremely short deadline. “It is good to remember that in the absence of an agreement it will be the basic rules of the WTO that will apply to the United Kingdom."
Thierry Breton has warned Britain to respect the EU's rules after Brexit
He continued: “That is, in the end, a very unfavourable regime for the United Kingdom, which carries out about 45 percent of its trade with the EU. “Obviously it is not what we hope for but we cannot exclude it either. “In all cases, this Brexit will have a cost for our British friends. I regret it, but it is a fact”. BREAKING NEWS:Brexit finally delivered: MPs overwhelmingly back Britain to leave EU
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Boris Johnson with new EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
EU chief Brexit negotitor Michel Barnier
Brussels has been stressing the need for a level playing field in the upcoming trade deal negotiations, meaning that access will be strictly linked to commitments to social welfare and environmental standards, among others. EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier stressed the need for state aid limits too. As a member state, Britain was bound by strict state aid rules enforced by the powerful European Commission to make sure there would be no unfair competition among EU nations in its vast single market.
Brexit protestors in Westminster
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During a transition period ending on December 31, a new relationship between the EU and the UK will be negotiated. Full trade covers everything from fisheries to the airline industry to medicines, but the EU insists to deal with all these issues in one year is a pipe dream. Boris Johnson has insisted he will not agree to any more delays - a vow that has set off alarm bells among businesses, which fear it means the country will face a no deal Brexit at the start of 2021.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--‘Enough is enough’ Britons furious as EU’s VDL accused of holding UK to ransom over trade

Speaking at the London School of Economics , where she previously studied , the president of the European Commission said said the UK and EU will still have an “ unbreakable ” after Brexit .
But Ms von der Leyen added the UK will have to accept compromises over leaving the EU at the end of this month .
She said in her speech : “ Our partnership can not and will not be the same as before .
“ It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence .
With every decision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free movement of people , you can not have the free movement of capital , goods and services .
“ Without a level playing field on environment , labour and state aid , you can not have the highest quality access to the world ’ s largest single market .
“ The more divergence there is , the more distant the partnership will be.
” But responding to the news on the Express.co.uk ’ s Facebook account , readers declared “ enough is enough ” over the latest comments .
Jay M Steele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to get things sorted for four years .
“ Enough is enough , they are trying every trick in the book to get the result overturned and make us stay.
” James Robertson added : “ If you and your cronies had spent less time trying to de-rail our resolve and more time in taking us seriously you wouldn ’ t now be in a state of panic .
“ Whatever happens is our gain and your loss.
“ And Janet Cordwell simply said : “ The EU needs us more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leyen added the EU may have to “ prioritise ” different aspects of a deal .
She said : “ Without an extension of transition period beyond 2020 you can not expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership .
“ We will have to prioritise.
” DO N'T MISS Von der Leyen faces crippling Euro problems which ‘ will never go away ' [ REVEALED ] Brexit news : I will never extend trade talks , Boris warns EU ’ s Ursula [ WARNING ] Brexit LIVE : Brussels to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ LIVE ] Readers were quick to dismiss Ms Von der Leyen ’ s comments as “ failing to understand democracy ” .
Michael Lawrence said : “ Prioritise as much as you want Ursula , Britain is leaving the building !
” Paul Nuttall added : “ Time really is money , the longer the EU can hang on to the UK the more it will cost us .
“ The more extensions the better , as far as the EU is concerned .
“ They have had nearly four years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time scale in place the negotiating teams on both sides can start earning their money , instead of playing for more time over and over again.
” Philip Calvert blasted the EU for not understanding the word “ democracy ” .
He said : “ They do not understand Democracy in the European union .
“ We voted to leave yes leave the European union it ’ s institutions rules and regulations .
”

Boris Johnson meets Ursula von der Leyen at Downing Street
Speaking at the London School of Economics, where she previously studied, the president of the European Commission said said the UK and EU will still have an “unbreakable” after Brexit. But Ms von der Leyen added the UK will have to accept compromises over leaving the EU at the end of this month. She said in her speech: “Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before.
“It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off. “Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. “Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world’s largest single market. “The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be.”
Ursula von der Leyen has been blasted for holding the UK to ransom over a trade deal
Ms von der Leyen added the EU may have to “prioritise” different aspects of a deal. She said: “Without an extension of transition period beyond 2020 you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership. “We will have to prioritise.” But responding to the news on the Express.co.uk’s Facebook account, readers declared “enough is enough” over the latest comments. READ MORE: Brexit panic: Michel issues EU unity warning ahead of UK trade talks
The President of the European Commission spoke at the London School of Economics
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Boris Johnson met Ursula as she visited London this week
“Whatever happens is our gain and your loss.“ And Janet Cordwell simply said: “The EU needs us more than we need them.” Readers were quick to dismiss Ms Von der Leyen’s comments as “failing to understand democracy”. Michael Lawrence said: “Prioritise as much as you want Ursula, Britain is leaving the building!” Paul Nuttall added: “Time really is money, the longer the EU can hang on to the UK the more it will cost us. “The more extensions the better, as far as the EU is concerned.
Ursula warned a trade deal between the UK and European Union is at risk unless Boris Johnson delays
“They have had nearly four years to sort Brexit, now with a proper time scale in place the negotiating teams on both sides can start earning their money, instead of playing for more time over and over again.” Philip Calvert blasted the EU for not understanding the word “democracy”. He said: “They do not understand Democracy in the European union. “We voted to leave, yes leave, the European union its institutions rules and regulations.”
Mr Johnson’s EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill cleared the Commons with a majority of 99
Meanwhile, Mr Johnson’s EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill cleared the Commons with a majority of 99 this evening. The Prime Minister was able to rely on help from new Tory MPs that entered Parliament at the general election. The legislation will then head to the upper chamber next week. Downing Street has urged the unelected House of Lords to take on board the December general election result which delivered Mr Johnson’s 80-seat Commons majority.
Readers were quick to dismiss Ms Von der Leyen’s comments
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘systematically eroding resources' by Tory in scathing attack

The Tory said during First Minister 's Questions that the SNP 's handling of local councils was `` having a detrimental effect on their finances '' and leaving resources depleted .
The SNP leader hit back arguing that the reason local authorities were under pressure was due to the Conservative Party 's austerity policies .
Mr Stewart said : `` The recent reports from the accounts commission state that councils face increasing challenges in meeting changing and growing demands for services .
`` Council income is straining to keep pace at a 7.6 percent decline in real terms since 2013/14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on additional pressure to councils through priorities in education and home care .
`` This is having a detrimental effect on their finances .
`` First Minister your government has been in charge for 12 years and during that time you have systematically depleted resources which were a lifeline to local authorities .
`` So when will you take responsible to provide councils with the necessary funds they deserve to support the communities that they represent . ''
`` That is because of the austerity that is imposed on this government by Alexander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the House of Commons Conservative MP Sir John Hayes labelled SNP 's Joanna Cherry a `` bourgeois liberal '' in a fierce Brexit debate .
Sir John Hayes was criticising Remainer MPs ' approach to Brexit when Ms Cherry asked him to give way , he initially refused before later firing a dig at the SNP MP as he gave way to her .
The Conservative MP said regarding Remainers : `` They came to regard it as desirable to inroad the familiar touchstones of enduring certainty . ''
The MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give way , he replied : `` I won ’ t quite at the moment but perhaps a little bit later .
`` I know the honourable lady will want me to repeat that poetic phrase , the familiar touchstones of enduring certainty . ''
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Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘eroding resources’ by Tory MSP
The Tory said during First Minister's Questions that the SNP's handling of local councils was "having a detrimental effect on their finances" and leaving resources depleted. The SNP leader hit back arguing that the reason local authorities were under pressure was due to the Conservative Party's austerity policies.
Mr Stewart said: "The recent reports from the accounts commission state that councils face increasing challenges in meeting changing and growing demands for services. "Council income is straining to keep pace at a 7.6 percent decline in real terms since 2013/14. "The Scottish government is pilling on additional pressure to councils through priorities in education and home care. "This is having a detrimental effect on their finances. READ MORE: ‘Maastricht YEARS before Farage’ Cash dismantles SNP anti-Brexit claim
Alexander Stewart slammed the SNP's handling of local authorities
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
"First Minister your government has been in charge for 12 years and during that time you have systematically depleted resources which were a lifeline to local authorities. "So when will you take responsible to provide councils with the necessary funds they deserve to support the communities that they represent." Ms Sturgeon fired back: "Local authorities are working under real pressure. "That is because of the austerity that is imposed on this government by Alexander’s party."
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Joanna Cherry did not deny the bourgeois liberal label
Joanna Cherry mocked by Sir John Hayes in House of Commons
Earlier today in the House of Commons Conservative MP Sir John Hayes labelled SNP's Joanna Cherry a "bourgeois liberal" in a fierce Brexit debate. Sir John Hayes was criticising Remainer MPs' approach to Brexit when Ms Cherry asked him to give way, he initially refused before later firing a dig at the SNP MP as he gave way to her. The Conservative MP said regarding Remainers: "They came to regard it as desirable to inroad the familiar touchstones of enduring certainty." The MP for Edinburgh South West then asked the Conservative to give way, he replied: "I won’t quite at the moment but perhaps a little bit later. "I know the honourable lady will want me to repeat that poetic phrase, the familiar touchstones of enduring certainty." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-09--Corbyn’s scaremongering DASHED: Chlorinated chicken will be made illegal vow Tories

Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef will not be allowed as part of any trade deal formed with the UK post-Brexit , Mr Johnson ’ s Government has revealed to the BBC , which puts an end to Mr Corbyn ’ s claims it would be part of the deal pursued between the Tory leader and US President Donald Trump .
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers told the BBC ’ s Countryfile in an interview that the only thing the UK will take from the EU during their time as a member state is the legislation on such imports .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chlorinated-chicken .
We will not be importing hormone-treated beef .
Both of those are illegal under EU law , which we are importing into our domestic system .
“ There are legal barriers to their import and those are going to stay in place.
” She added the Government would “ hold the line ” in any trade negotiations with the US and would “ defend our national interests and our values , including our high standards of animal welfare ” .
Her statement comes a day after Ms Villiers ’ appearance at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her suggest the UK could introduce tariffs on imports of food from countries with lower food standards .
It also comes amid months of rumours spread by Mr Corbyn about a US trade deal including chlorinated chicken .
Mr Corbyn claimed he saw Government documents to prove this , but has been continuously denied by Mr Johnson and even President Trump when visiting the UK .
Other so-called top-secret Government documents included one claiming Mr Johnson would sell off the NHS to the US and another that allegedly contradicted plans on the Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Corbyn threatened to destroy Brexit talks over the chicken matter , and penned an angry letter to the Prime Minister about it .
He said : “ In recent days we have heard senior Cabinet ministers reject any form of customs union , regardless of proposals made by government negotiators .
“ And despite assurances , we have been given on protection of environmental , food and animal welfare standards , the International Trade Secretary has confirmed that importing chlorinated chicken as part of a US trade deal remains on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other reasons for the collapse in the discussions , stating the talks have “ gone as far as they can ” .
Meanwhile , Mr Johnson ’ s Brexit deal was today debated by Parliament and is set to be signed off by MPs .
The UK will officially leave the EU at the end of the month on January 31 .
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Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef will not be allowed as part of any trade deal formed with the UK post-Brexit, Mr Johnson’s Government has revealed to the BBC, which puts an end to Mr Corbyn’s claims it would be part of the deal pursued between the Tory leader and US President Donald Trump. Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers told the BBC’s Countryfile in an interview that the only thing the UK will take from the EU during their time as a member state is the legislation on such imports. She said: “We will not be importing chlorinated-chicken. We will not be importing hormone-treated beef. Both of those are illegal under EU law, which we are importing into our domestic system.
“There are legal barriers to their import and those are going to stay in place.” She added the Government would “hold the line” in any trade negotiations with the US and would “defend our national interests and our values, including our high standards of animal welfare”. Her statement comes a day after Ms Villiers’ appearance at the Oxford Farming Conference yesterday that saw her suggest the UK could introduce tariffs on imports of food from countries with lower food standards. It also comes amid months of rumours spread by Mr Corbyn about a US trade deal including chlorinated chicken.
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Ms Villiers told the BBC bad chicken will be banned in the UK
Mr Corbyn claimed he saw Government documents to prove this, but has been continuously denied by Mr Johnson and even President Trump when visiting the UK. Other so-called top-secret Government documents included one claiming Mr Johnson would sell off the NHS to the US and another that allegedly contradicted plans on the Northern Ireland trade route. At one point, Mr Corbyn threatened to destroy Brexit talks over the chicken matter, and penned an angry letter to the Prime Minister about it. He said: “In recent days we have heard senior Cabinet ministers reject any form of customs union, regardless of proposals made by government negotiators. READ NOW: Brexit finally delivered: MPs overwhelmingly back Britain to leave EU [NEWS]
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Mr Corbyn said chlorinated chicken was part of a Trump trade deal
“And despite assurances, we have been given on protection of environmental, food and animal welfare standards, the International Trade Secretary has confirmed that importing chlorinated chicken as part of a US trade deal remains on the table.” The Labour leader sites several other reasons for the collapse in the discussions, stating the talks have “gone as far as they can”. Meanwhile, Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal was today debated by Parliament and is set to be signed off by MPs. The UK will officially leave the EU at the end of the month on January 31. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-10--Brexit POLL: Do you fear peers in the House of Lords will block Brexit? VOTE HERE

The House of Lords has no government majority and peers repeatedly blocked bills put forward by Theresa May .
MPs on Thursday voted 330 to 231 in favour of moving the bill to the upper house of parliament .
This comes as a report from the House of Lords European Union Committee has stated fears that the UK/EU Joint Committee lacks transparency .
Mr Johnson ’ s official spokesman said to the upper chamber : “ The country did deliver a very clear message that they want Brexit to be resolved.
” Brexit Secretary Steven Barclay has also warned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard work of the government as it reaches its next stage .
In September the House of Lords put through legislation to make sure the UK could not leave the EU without a deal .
Mr Barclay said : “ I anticipate constructive scrutiny , as we would expect in the other place ( the Lords ) , but I have no doubt that their lordships will have heard the resounding message from the British people on December 12.
” The House of Lords EU Committee has published a report on the revised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord Kinnoull , Chair of the House of Lords EU Committee , said : “ The revised EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill has significantly weaker arrangements for transparency and democratic oversight .
SEE MORE : BBC Question Time : Fiery clashes as panel clash on Iran “ We are concerned that so much of the detail of the Withdrawal Agreement is being left to the UK/EU Joint Committee , a body that will not be subject to any parliamentary oversight and that may not even publish details of the decisions it reaches .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill for the UK Parliament to scrutinise the future relationship negotiations is set in harsh relief compared to the role the European Parliament will play .
“ MEPs will be able to undertake detailed and transparent scrutiny of future EU/UK negotiations while parliamentarians in Westminster will be reduced to passive observers .
“ This lack of symmetry runs counter to the spirit and letter of ministerial undertakings given to parliament previously . ''
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The peers are not expected to delay the passage of the bill .
Under the Salisbury Convention , the Lords are not meant to oppose the second or third reading of any government legislation which has been promised in its election manifesto .
When the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson said : “ This Bill will secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses , protects the rights of our citizens and ensures we regain control of our money , our borders , our laws and our trade policy .
“ Three years ago Parliament entrusted the decision of our relationship with the EU to the British people .

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The House of Lords has no government majority and peers repeatedly blocked bills put forward by Theresa May. MPs on Thursday voted 330 to 231 in favour of moving the bill to the upper house of parliament. This comes as a report from the House of Lords European Union Committee has stated fears that the UK/EU Joint Committee lacks transparency. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED - check results out HERE.
Mr Johnson’s official spokesman said to the upper chamber: “The country did deliver a very clear message that they want Brexit to be resolved.” Brexit Secretary Steven Barclay has also warned the House of Lords not to undo the hard work of the government as it reaches its next stage. In September the House of Lords put through legislation to make sure the UK could not leave the EU without a deal.
The upper house could meddle with the Brexit bill
Mr Barclay said: “I anticipate constructive scrutiny, as we would expect in the other place (the Lords), but I have no doubt that their lordships will have heard the resounding message from the British people on December 12.” The House of Lords EU Committee has published a report on the revised agreement and warned components lack transparency. Lord Kinnoull, Chair of the House of Lords EU Committee, said: “The revised EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill has significantly weaker arrangements for transparency and democratic oversight. SEE MORE: BBC Question Time: Fiery clashes as panel clash on Iran
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“We are concerned that so much of the detail of the Withdrawal Agreement is being left to the UK/EU Joint Committee, a body that will not be subject to any parliamentary oversight and that may not even publish details of the decisions it reaches. “The lack of any provision in the Bill for the UK Parliament to scrutinise the future relationship negotiations is set in harsh relief compared to the role the European Parliament will play. “MEPs will be able to undertake detailed and transparent scrutiny of future EU/UK negotiations while parliamentarians in Westminster will be reduced to passive observers. “This lack of symmetry runs counter to the spirit and letter of ministerial undertakings given to parliament previously." DON'T MISS: Merkel crisis: German industry in new slump as recession fears deepen [REVIEW]
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The government has warned the peers of meddling with the bill
Downing Street has said that they are ready to begin the next stage of the Brexit process and negotiate a trade deal by the end of the year on February 1. The peers are not expected to delay the passage of the bill. Under the Salisbury Convention, the Lords are not meant to oppose the second or third reading of any government legislation which has been promised in its election manifesto.
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When the bill passed through the House of Commons, Mr Johnson said: “This Bill will secure our departure from the European Union with a deal that gives certainty to businesses, protects the rights of our citizens and ensures we regain control of our money, our borders, our laws and our trade policy. “Three years ago Parliament entrusted the decision of our relationship with the EU to the British people.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-10--End of EU as we know it? Viktor Orban demands ‘dramatic change’ in threat to Brussels

Mr Orban also hit out at the largest party in the European Parliament , the European People ’ s Party ( EPP ) , as he called for its total reconstruction .
The Hungarian Prime Minister has been a thorn in the side of Brussels , with his ruling party , Fidesz being suspended from the EPP last March .
Mr Orban said : “ We are not interested in the EPP as it is today .
“ We are interested in the future EPP , and the future EPP should be different .
“ If EPP is unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think in the future European politics will need a new European initiative which is Christian Democrat .
“ If we can not reach a change inside EPP , we will initiate something new in the European politics.
” He also claimed the EPP , despite being the biggest party in Parliament , was “ losing influence and getting weaker ” .
Moreover , he argued the party was shifting from its traditional base and was becoming too “ liberal ” and “ socialist ” .
During his press conference the Hungarian Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in the European party landscape .
With his party ’ s membership currently suspended , Mr Orban called for a reconstructing of the group or even the possibility of a new group combining Fidesz , Italy ’ s League Party and Poland ’ s Law and Justice party ( PiS ) .
JUST IN : Boris shuts down EU ’ s Brexit demands in crunch von der Leyen meeting All three party ’ s have been critics of the EU , with the ruling PiS threatening withdraw from the bloc completely .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a senior official in the Fidesz party told Politico they were considering the EPP .
Poland ’ s PiS party , is part of the European Conservatives and Reformists group within the EU Parliament while Italy ’ s League Party is a member of the far-right Identity & Democracy group .
In a sign of the potential break up of the EU Parliament , a senior ECR official told Politico , Mr Orban may want to join the group .
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Following the impending departure of the UK from the EU , Mr Orban also praised Boris Johnson this week .
Mr Orban termed the Prime Minister as “ one of the bravest European politicians ” as the UK prepares to leave the trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister , claimed Brexit was a “ fantastic opportunity ” , as he lavished praise on Mr Johnson .
In his speech , he added : “ I believe a generous and strategic cooperation is needed with the British in the coming period when they are no longer members of the EU .
“ I regard Boris Johnson as one of the bravest European politicians .
”

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Mr Orban also hit out at the largest party in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party (EPP), as he called for its total reconstruction. The Hungarian Prime Minister has been a thorn in the side of Brussels, with his ruling party, Fidesz being suspended from the EPP last March.
Mr Orban said: “We are not interested in the EPP as it is today. “We are interested in the future EPP, and the future EPP should be different. “If EPP is unable to change itself in another direction, I think in the future European politics will need a new European initiative which is Christian Democrat. “If we cannot reach a change inside EPP, we will initiate something new in the European politics.”
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He also claimed the EPP, despite being the biggest party in Parliament, was “losing influence and getting weaker”. Moreover, he argued the party was shifting from its traditional base and was becoming too “liberal” and “socialist”. During his press conference the Hungarian Prime Minister, also told of “dramatic changes” in the European party landscape. With his party’s membership currently suspended, Mr Orban called for a reconstructing of the group or even the possibility of a new group combining Fidesz, Italy’s League Party and Poland’s Law and Justice party (PiS). JUST IN: Boris shuts down EU’s Brexit demands in crunch von der Leyen meeting
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The also added the Hungarian Prime Minister wanted to “create something bigger” with three parties. Following the impending departure of the UK from the EU, Mr Orban also praised Boris Johnson this week. Mr Orban termed the Prime Minister as “one of the bravest European politicians” as the UK prepares to leave the trade bloc on January 31. The Hungarian Prime Minister, claimed Brexit was a “fantastic opportunity”, as he lavished praise on Mr Johnson.
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In his speech, he added: “I believe a generous and strategic cooperation is needed with the British in the coming period when they are no longer members of the EU. “I regard Boris Johnson as one of the bravest European politicians.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-10--Furious Fiona Bruce silences ex-Labour aide in brutal attack during fiery clash on BBC QT

This week has been a shocking week which has sent tremors across the globe as Iran retaliated against the US for the assassination of Qasem Soleimani , and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they will be stepping down as “ senior Royals ” .
Host Fiona Bruce opened the show in Oxford with the likes of Tory Security Minister Brandon Lewis , Labour ’ s Clive Lewis and think-tank expert Miatta Fahnbulleh on the panel .
The panel was completed by The Economist ’ s Anne McElvoy and author Max Hastings .
One of the main topics on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership bid which saw some heated discussions between the panellists .
One audience member asked : “ Should the Labour party make a clean break from Corbynism ?
” Ms Fahnbulleh was the first to answer and said that the Labour party can not experience a defeat so large and not change .
She said : “ I don ’ t think you can experience a defeat of the size the Labour party did in December and not change and not do things differently and just continue what you ’ re doing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the Labour party needs to reach out to not just its traditional heartlands but beyond that and speak to people to understand why people moved away from it in this election and actually in the last three or four elections .
“ Because this is a longer term problem for the Labour party , and based on that it decides what that change looks like .
“ But the thing I would say is I think one of the things that Labour did get right was to look at the country and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we face - so the climate emergency , the fact our economy is not working for everyone .
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Question Time: Fiona Bruce shuts down Miatta Fahnbulleh
This week has been a shocking week which has sent tremors across the globe as Iran retaliated against the US for the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they will be stepping down as “senior Royals”. Host Fiona Bruce opened the show in Oxford with the likes of Tory Security Minister Brandon Lewis, Labour’s Clive Lewis and think-tank expert Miatta Fahnbulleh on the panel.
The panel was completed by The Economist’s Anne McElvoy and author Max Hastings. One of the main topics on everyone’s mind was the Labour leadership bid which saw some heated discussions between the panellists. One audience member asked: “Should the Labour party make a clean break from Corbynism?” Ms Fahnbulleh was the first to answer and said that the Labour party cannot experience a defeat so large and not change.
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Ms Fahnbulleh was the first to answer the question
She said: “I don’t think you can experience a defeat of the size the Labour party did in December and not change and not do things differently and just continue what you’re doing and hope for the best. “I think the Labour party needs to reach out to not just its traditional heartlands but beyond that and speak to people to understand why people moved away from it in this election and actually in the last three or four elections. “Because this is a longer term problem for the Labour party, and based on that it decides what that change looks like. “But the thing I would say is I think one of the things that Labour did get right was to look at the country and the scale of some of the challenges we face - so the climate emergency, the fact our economy is not working for everyone. READ MORE: Tom Bradby reveals question he wouldn't ask Meghan and Harry
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“But have you answered the question Miatta?”
“Should the Labour party make a clean break from Corbynism?”
The panel and the audience erupted with laughter
Ms Bruce was then forced to intervene and slammed the economist for not answering the question. She said: “But have you answered the question Miatta?” The panel and the audience erupted with laughter.
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