thedailyexpress--2020-08-04--Jeremy Corbyn launches official complaint after House of Lords snub leaves him humiliated

Mr Corbyn is understood to have been particularly enraged by the rejection of a peerage for former Labour official and close ally Karie Murphy whom he had wanted to install in the Lords to work on trade union rights .
Ms Murphy was one of the most powerful figures inside Labour under Mr Corbyn ’ s leadership and insiders believe her nomination was blocked as a result of an Equality and Human Rights Commission investigation into the party 's handling of alleged antisemitism .
She denies any wrongdoing .
The former Labour leader also nominated ex-speaker John Bercow and former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned down by the independent House of Lords appointment commission .
A Downing Street spokesman made clear vetting was a matter for the independent commission .
He said : “ There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office.
” But while Mr Corbyn 's picks for peerages were rejected , a series of his most prominent critics were cleared to join the second chamber with Frank Field , John Woodcock , Ian Austen , Gisela Stuart and Kate Hoey – all former Labour MPs who had opposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lords .
Ms Stuart was a vocal opponent of Mr Corbyn in the run-up to the 2016 Brexit referendum as a co-chair of the Vote Leave campaign .
Ms Hoey was one of the most prominent Eurosceptic voices in the party 's ranks and a member of the Labour Leave group , as was Mr Field .
Mr Austin became a firm supporter of honouring the 2016 referendum 's result after Leave won - despite Mr Corbyn backing another vote .
READ MORE : Jeremy Corbyn snub : Expert says ex-leader should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had the Labour whip withdrawn after a sexual harassment allegation , which he denied , differs in that he never backed Brexit and supported a second referendum .
But the former shadow minister was on the same page as the rest of the group in his dislike of Mr Corbyn .
Both he and Mr Austin went as far as urging voters to support Boris Johnson and vote Tory to stop the then Labour leader from becoming prime minister .
Mr Austin , a former Labour minister , urged `` decent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the Conservatives .
Mr Woodcock said he would vote Tory to stop Mr Corbyn `` getting his hands on the levers of national security and defence '' .
In a separate row , the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler has urged the Prime Minister to stop creating `` mass '' peerages and labelled the size of the upper chamber `` ridiculous '' following the nomination of 36 appointees .
Lord Fowler , the Lord Speaker , said Boris Johnson was encouraging `` passenger '' peers by failing to tackle the size of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members more than the Commons with the new intake .
According to reports , 88 peers - one in nine - have not spoken , held a Government post or participated in a committee , while 46 have never recorded a vote .
It follows a report by Lord Burns in 2017 which proposed the number of peers be reduced to 600 - a move backed by the unelected House .
Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Fowler lamented the U-turn on the promise by Theresa May , Mr Johnson 's predecessor at Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in appointing members to the Lords .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` I do think the Prime Minister has got to stop these kinds of mass appointments because I think the public are unimpressed with it , I think most of us in the House of Lords are unimpressed with it and it is not necessary - we do n't need a House of Lords of 830 .
`` I mean , it is ridiculous because it is far too many for the duties ... we have very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the governance of this country but we do n't need 830 people to do it - that 's the plain fact and everyone knows that is a fact .
`` What you are doing is encouraging some in the House of Lords who are quite frankly passengers and do n't make much effort in any event . ''
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Mr Corbyn is understood to have been particularly enraged by the rejection of a peerage for former Labour official and close ally Karie Murphy whom he had wanted to install in the Lords to work on trade union rights. Ms Murphy was one of the most powerful figures inside Labour under Mr Corbyn’s leadership and insiders believe her nomination was blocked as a result of an Equality and Human Rights Commission investigation into the party's handling of alleged antisemitism. She denies any wrongdoing.
There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office Downing Street spokesman
The former Labour leader also nominated ex-speaker John Bercow and former deputy leader Tom Watson and both were turned down by the independent House of Lords appointment commission. A Downing Street spokesman made clear vetting was a matter for the independent commission. He said: “There is no automatic entitlement to a peerage for any holder of high office.”
Jeremy Corbyn's House of Lords nominations have been rejected
But while Mr Corbyn's picks for peerages were rejected, a series of his most prominent critics were cleared to join the second chamber with Frank Field, John Woodcock, Ian Austen, Gisela Stuart and Kate Hoey – all former Labour MPs who had opposed their former leader - being elevated to the Lords. Ms Stuart was a vocal opponent of Mr Corbyn in the run-up to the 2016 Brexit referendum as a co-chair of the Vote Leave campaign. Ms Hoey was one of the most prominent Eurosceptic voices in the party's ranks and a member of the Labour Leave group, as was Mr Field. Mr Austin became a firm supporter of honouring the 2016 referendum's result after Leave won - despite Mr Corbyn backing another vote. READ MORE:Jeremy Corbyn snub: Expert says ex-leader should get ‘knighthood’
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Jeremy Corbyn and Karie Murphy
Mr Woodcock, who had the Labour whip withdrawn after a sexual harassment allegation, which he denied, differs in that he never backed Brexit and supported a second referendum. But the former shadow minister was on the same page as the rest of the group in his dislike of Mr Corbyn. Both he and Mr Austin went as far as urging voters to support Boris Johnson and vote Tory to stop the then Labour leader from becoming prime minister. Mr Austin, a former Labour minister, urged "decent, traditional, patriotic Labour voters" to back the Conservatives. Mr Woodcock said he would vote Tory to stop Mr Corbyn "getting his hands on the levers of national security and defence".
Former Labour MP Gisela Stuart and Boris Johnson
In a separate row, the Lord Speaker Lord Fowler has urged the Prime Minister to stop creating "mass" peerages and labelled the size of the upper chamber "ridiculous" following the nomination of 36 appointees. Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker, said Boris Johnson was encouraging "passenger" peers by failing to tackle the size of the Lords, which will have almost 200 members more than the Commons with the new intake. According to reports, 88 peers - one in nine - have not spoken, held a Government post or participated in a committee, while 46 have never recorded a vote.
Labour Brexiteer Kate Hoey
It follows a report by Lord Burns in 2017 which proposed the number of peers be reduced to 600 - a move backed by the unelected House. Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Fowler lamented the U-turn on the promise by Theresa May, Mr Johnson's predecessor at Number 10, to use "restraint" in appointing members to the Lords.
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He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I do think the Prime Minister has got to stop these kinds of mass appointments because I think the public are unimpressed with it, I think most of us in the House of Lords are unimpressed with it and it is not necessary - we don't need a House of Lords of 830. "I mean, it is ridiculous because it is far too many for the duties... we have very important duties to carry out in terms of the governance of this country but we don't need 830 people to do it - that's the plain fact and everyone knows that is a fact. "What you are doing is encouraging some in the House of Lords who are quite frankly passengers and don't make much effort in any event." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-04--Brexit panic erupts in Brussels: Details emerge on Barnier's latest bid to avoid no deal

The two sides struggled to make any progress during Brexit talks but in a major concession , Michel Barnier informed diplomats the demands over state aid may need to be dropped .
State aid has been one of the key issues between the two sides with Mr Johnson demanding Britain be free of EU state aid rules , environmental or social standards .
Now , Mr Barnier 's plan to try and overcome the two sides differences on the issue has been unveiled .
Instead of tying the UK into EU regulations and rules , Mr Barnier will present a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine each individual case .
One diplomat , however , said the agreement on state aid must be based on certain conditions and be monitored independently .
They said : “ There must be a solid framework with independent oversight .
“ If they agree to settle on broad rules for granting state aid and to have this independent institution , then we have a deal.
” The concept of state aid is whereby resources are granted to companies in order to give them assistance .
EU officials have demanded an agreement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK from undercutting businesses to become a more attractive destination for organisations .
Although the EU may drop demands on the issue , one diplomat insisted there must be guarantees from the UK on state aid if trade to the bloc is to be maintained .
A second diplomat said : “ The room for compromise lies in something that will let the UK decide on its own since ‘ regaining sovereignty ’ is such a big Brexit thing .
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” As well as state aid , fishing rights also remain an area of divergence between the two sides .
The EU wants an agreement similar to what is currently in place .
The UK however , wants to break away from the Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
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However , due to the UK ’ s waters , British fishermen have insisted it allows European trawler boats to exploit the waters .
Although it has remained a sticking point between the two , another diplomat claimed fisheries will not stop an overarching agreement from being agreed .
They said : “ Fisheries won ’ t wreck @ @ @ @

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The two sides struggled to make any progress during Brexit talks but in a major concession, Michel Barnier informed diplomats the demands over state aid may need to be dropped. State aid has been one of the key issues between the two sides with Mr Johnson demanding Britain be free of EU state aid rules, environmental or social standards. Now, Mr Barnier's plan to try and overcome the two sides differences on the issue has been unveiled.
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Instead of tying the UK into EU regulations and rules, Mr Barnier will present a hybrid model using an arbitration board to determine each individual case. One diplomat, however, said the agreement on state aid must be based on certain conditions and be monitored independently. They said: “There must be a solid framework with independent oversight. “If they agree to settle on broad rules for granting state aid and to have this independent institution, then we have a deal.”
Brexit news: Panic in Brussels
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The concept of state aid is whereby resources are granted to companies in order to give them assistance. EU officials have demanded an agreement on the concept in order to stop the UK from undercutting businesses to become a more attractive destination for organisations. Although the EU may drop demands on the issue, one diplomat insisted there must be guarantees from the UK on state aid if trade to the bloc is to be maintained. A second diplomat said: “The room for compromise lies in something that will let the UK decide on its own since ‘regaining sovereignty’ is such a big Brexit thing. JUST IN: Barnier has set himself up for ‘George Osborne-style Brexit disaster’
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Brexit news: Michel Barnier may drop the demand on state aid
Brexit news: State aid remains a critical issue
The CFP combines the coastal waters of all member state under one economic zone. However, due to the UK’s waters, British fishermen have insisted it allows European trawler boats to exploit the waters. Although it has remained a sticking point between the two, another diplomat claimed fisheries will not stop an overarching agreement from being agreed. They said: “Fisheries won’t wreck the whole thing.
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“It’s just about waiting for the right time for the UK to move.” The role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in British judicial matters also remains unresolved.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-04--Barnier tells EU to prepare for chaos on January 1 as he issues 39-page Brexit dossier

The EU ’ s chief negotiator said firms and citizens have just five months to prepare for Britain leaving the bloc ’ s single market and customs union .
The Frenchman said : “ The Brexit transition ends on December 31 .
In five months , the UK leaves the EU ’ s single market and customs union .
Changes are inevitable , with or without an agreement on the new partnership .
Companies and citizens must get ready.
” The European Commission has issued a 39-page dossier of preparations businesses and citizens needs to make before the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future changes to the trading relationship with Britain and travel changes for holidaymakers .
Member states are warned that choices made by Boris Johnson in pushing to deviate from EU rules and opting not to extend the transition period beyond December meant “ inevitable disruptions ” will occur next year .
This would “ risk compounding the pressure that businesses are already under due to the COVID-19 outbreak ” .
The “ Get Ready for Changes ” memo insisted it was “ essential that all stake holders ” start preparing for “ far-reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses to “ consider revisiting their existing preparedness plans “ for no deal Brexit as they are still “ very relevant ” .
Mr Johnson ’ s push for a barebones agreement with Brussels mean firms must implement these changes “ whether the European Union and the United Kingdom agree on an ambitious new partnership by December 31 , 2020 , or not ” , the dossier says .
The wrangling over a free-trade agreement have broken up for a short summer break still with significant differences in position between the UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , will resume talks with EU counterpart Mr Barnier in Brussels on August 17 .
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’ Boris ordered to walk away from trade talks They have also agreed to hold further rounds of negotiations in September and October .
The battles over future access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and the so-called “ level-playing field ” remain the toughest challenges for the pair , according to European sources .
One EU official said : “ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August , we need to get somewhere meaningful on fish and the level-playing field.
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The EU’s chief negotiator said firms and citizens have just five months to prepare for Britain leaving the bloc’s single market and customs union. The Frenchman said: “The Brexit transition ends on December 31. In five months, the UK leaves the EU’s single market and customs union. Changes are inevitable, with or without an agreement on the new partnership. Companies and citizens must get ready.”
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The European Commission has issued a 39-page dossier of preparations businesses and citizens needs to make before the end of the year. It gives advice for future changes to the trading relationship with Britain and travel changes for holidaymakers. Member states are warned that choices made by Boris Johnson in pushing to deviate from EU rules and opting not to extend the transition period beyond December meant “inevitable disruptions” will occur next year.
Michel Barnier has warned citizens and companies to prepare for Brexit
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
This would “risk compounding the pressure that businesses are already under due to the COVID-19 outbreak”. The “Get Ready for Changes” memo insisted it was “essential that all stake holders” start preparing for “far-reaching changes”. The communication advised all businesses to “consider revisiting their existing preparedness plans “ for no deal Brexit as they are still “very relevant”.
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Michel Barnier and David Frost during a recent round of trade talks
Mr Johnson’s push for a barebones agreement with Brussels mean firms must implement these changes “whether the European Union and the United Kingdom agree on an ambitious new partnership by December 31, 2020, or not”, the dossier says. The wrangling over a free-trade agreement have broken up for a short summer break still with significant differences in position between the UK and EU. David Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, will resume talks with EU counterpart Mr Barnier in Brussels on August 17. MUST READ: ‘Time to call it a day!’ Boris ordered to walk away from trade talks
David Frost is the Prime Minister's lead negotiator with Brussels
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Labour civil war: Keir Starmer faces brutal vote of no confidence from Corbyn-supporters

The branch of the Momentum group – which states its support for Jeremy Corbyn – has launched a number of sharp accusations at Sir Starmer .
Some of the claims refer to the Labour leader ’ s previous role as Director of Public Prosecutions .
Others are more current , and relate to what the group describes as a failure on Sir Starmer ’ s part to act on a number of alleged issues facing the party including racism and ableism .
Sam Weinstein , Secretary of the Camden Momentum branch , accused Sir Starmer of “ working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to convict people who were “ overwhelmingly working class and disproportionately people of colour ” .
Sir Starmer has previously voiced a staunch opposition to defunding the UK ’ s police force .
He said in June : “ Nobody should be saying anything about defunding the police , and I would have no truck with that.
” Mr Weinstein also accused Sir Starmer of “ failing to hold the police accountable for deaths in police custody.
” He also claimed Sir Starmer “ took no immediate action against HQ staff members whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed in the leaked report on anti-Semitism in the party.
” Mr Weinstein did not highlight which claims of sexism , racism , or ableism he was referring to .
However , they may be in reference to cases set out in the leaked report , including one alleged instance where Diane Abbott , Labour MP for Hackney North , was described as an “ angry woman ” , described as a “ classic racist trope ” .
The claims may also refer to another instance in which Ms Abbott was crying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had received online .
READ : Boris Johnson U-TURN : Number 10 backs down on over 50s coronavirus strategy after backlash The report revealed a secret conversation between senior staffers , in which they discussed revealing to a Channel 4 news reporter where Ms Abbott was .
One of the staffers replied “ already have ” with a winking emoji .
The report mentioned Ms Abbott , as well as other BAME Labour MPs Dawn Butler and Clive Lewis specifically as being on the receiving end of casual racism , ITV reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Starmer : “ He has brought the Labour Party into disrepute with its most loyal supporters and voters , working-class BAME communities .
“ At its July meeting , Momentum Camden passed a resolution calling on the national executive committee of the Labour Party to pass a vote of no confidence in Sir Keir Starmer.
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Momentum ’ s call for a vote of no confidence in Sir Starmer was met with criticism when posted to Twitter .
One user said : “ If Momentum really wanted a Labour government they could have lobbied for an electable Labour leader at the last election .
Please stop wasting people ’ s time and do something useful.
” Another said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as toxic .
Your movement is making it more difficult to make the Labour party electable .
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The branch of the Momentum group – which states its support for Jeremy Corbyn – has launched a number of sharp accusations at Sir Starmer. Some of the claims refer to the Labour leader’s previous role as Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Others are more current, and relate to what the group describes as a failure on Sir Starmer’s part to act on a number of alleged issues facing the party including racism and ableism. Sam Weinstein, Secretary of the Camden Momentum branch, accused Sir Starmer of “working closely with the police” in his prosecution role to convict people who were “overwhelmingly working class and disproportionately people of colour”. Sir Starmer has previously voiced a staunch opposition to defunding the UK’s police force. He said in June: “Nobody should be saying anything about defunding the police, and I would have no truck with that.”
The Camden Momentum group heavily criticised Sir Starmer
Mr Weinstein also accused Sir Starmer of “failing to hold the police accountable for deaths in police custody.” He also claimed Sir Starmer “took no immediate action against HQ staff members whose racism, sexism, and ableism was exposed in the leaked report on anti-Semitism in the party.” Mr Weinstein did not highlight which claims of sexism, racism, or ableism he was referring to. However, they may be in reference to cases set out in the leaked report, including one alleged instance where Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney North, was described as an “angry woman”, described as a “classic racist trope”. The claims may also refer to another instance in which Ms Abbott was crying in a bathroom due to regular abuse she had received online. READ: Boris Johnson U-TURN: Number 10 backs down on over 50s coronavirus strategy after backlash
The Camden Momentum group states its support for Jeremy Corbyn on its Twitter page
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The report revealed a secret conversation between senior staffers, in which they discussed revealing to a Channel 4 news reporter where Ms Abbott was. One of the staffers replied “already have” with a winking emoji. The report mentioned Ms Abbott, as well as other BAME Labour MPs Dawn Butler and Clive Lewis specifically as being on the receiving end of casual racism, ITV reports. The Momentum Camden leader said of Sir Starmer: “He has brought the Labour Party into disrepute with its most loyal supporters and voters, working-class BAME communities. “At its July meeting, Momentum Camden passed a resolution calling on the national executive committee of the Labour Party to pass a vote of no confidence in Sir Keir Starmer.” DON'T MISS:
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Camden Momentum refer to allegations of racism towards Diane Abbott and others within the Labour party in a leaked report
Mr Weinstein made his comments in a Camden New Journal article. Momentum’s call for a vote of no confidence in Sir Starmer was met with criticism when posted to Twitter. One user said: “If Momentum really wanted a Labour government they could have lobbied for an electable Labour leader at the last election. Please stop wasting people’s time and do something useful.” Another said: “Outside the Labour Party, Momentum is seen as toxic. Your movement is making it more difficult to make the Labour party electable.”
Sir Starmer was elected leader of the Labour party on April 4 this year
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Brexit crisis: Boris warned conceding to EU would be 'catastrophic weakness of leadership'

Britain and the EU have been locked in talks on trade and the future relationship since March after the Prime Minister delivered on his general election pledge to `` get Brexit done '' on January 31 .
Mr Johnson immediately went on the front foot against Brussels negotiators and insisted a free trade agreement would have to be struck before the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 , 2020 - a deadline he refused to extend .
But nearly five months on from the beginning of trade talks , little progress has been made , with bitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams , led by David Frost for the UK and Michel Barnier for the EU .
Both sides have lashed out at the slow progress in trade talks , and have launched blistering attacks on each other for refusing to concede ground on a number of crucial red lines .
Several other red lines are also continuing to force talks into a stalemate , including fishing and the EU 's demands for its fishermen to enter British waters , `` level playing field '' , state aid and financial services after Brexit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bow Group think tank , warned Mr Johnson relenting on any crucial red lines in negotiations could see support for his Government plummet among UK voters .
He believes no further progress has been made on reaching an agreement with the EU than they did under former Prime Minister Theresa May , with fears growing a no deal Brexit is fast becoming the most likely outcome .
Mr Harris-Quinney told Express.co.uk : `` If we concede and agree to the EU 's demands and a deal that is even weaker than the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of leadership , and will see the support for this government plummet even below the levels seen under May 's Premiership .
`` Some blame can perhaps fall on the impact of the pandemic , but things look no better now in terms of an acceptable deal being reached than they did under May .
`` The truth of the matter is , despite huge fanfare Boris ' proposed deal barely differed at all from May 's .
`` He managed to successfully spin that it would lead to a much better outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is coming it seems apparent it wo n't .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Barnier reveals he does NOT expect Boris to force no deal '' The only option to achieve the Brexit people voted for remains a no deal settlement , but ideally a managed one . ''
The political expert believes the Remain camp and Leave to some degree have made the mistake of thinking that Brexit is predominantly about `` economics '' and not `` principle '' .
Mr Harris-Quinney claimed the majority of Brexiteers want trade deal red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it means sacrificing a better economic result , and has urged the Government to push for those requirements to be met .
He added : `` The great error of remain , and indeed to some extent of Vote Leave , was to assume Brexit was about economics .
It was n't , it was about principle .
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`` Therefore reaching these requirements should be this government 's first priority , regardless of short term economic impact . ''
Following the latest round of talks in London last month , Mr Barnier said : `` Over the past few weeks the UK has not shown the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find solutions respecting the EU fundamental principles and interests . ''
He also warned the EU and UK have until `` October at the latest '' to strike a deal or risk the imposition of quotas and tariffs , and said : `` This means that we only a few weeks left and we should not waste it . ''

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Britain and the EU have been locked in talks on trade and the future relationship since March after the Prime Minister delivered on his general election pledge to "get Brexit done" on January 31. Mr Johnson immediately went on the front foot against Brussels negotiators and insisted a free trade agreement would have to be struck before the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020 - a deadline he refused to extend. But nearly five months on from the beginning of trade talks, little progress has been made, with bitter arguments breaking out between the two negotiating teams, led by David Frost for the UK and Michel Barnier for the EU.
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Both sides have lashed out at the slow progress in trade talks, and have launched blistering attacks on each other for refusing to concede ground on a number of crucial red lines. Several other red lines are also continuing to force talks into a stalemate, including fishing and the EU's demands for its fishermen to enter British waters, "level playing field", state aid and financial services after Brexit. But Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman of the Bow Group think tank, warned Mr Johnson relenting on any crucial red lines in negotiations could see support for his Government plummet among UK voters. He believes no further progress has been made on reaching an agreement with the EU than they did under former Prime Minister Theresa May, with fears growing a no deal Brexit is fast becoming the most likely outcome.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has been warned iover making concessions to the EU in trade talks
Brexit news; The Prime Minister has so far stood firm on a number of red lines
Mr Harris-Quinney told Express.co.uk: "If we concede and agree to the EU's demands and a deal that is even weaker than the one Boris proposed it shows a catastrophic weakness of leadership, and will see the support for this government plummet even below the levels seen under May's Premiership. "Some blame can perhaps fall on the impact of the pandemic, but things look no better now in terms of an acceptable deal being reached than they did under May. "The truth of the matter is, despite huge fanfare Boris' proposed deal barely differed at all from May's. "He managed to successfully spin that it would lead to a much better outcome for Brexiteers, but now the crunch is coming it seems apparent it won't. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Barnier reveals he does NOT expect Boris to force no deal
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Brexit news: Michel Barnier has been left frustrated at the lack of progress in trade talks
"The only option to achieve the Brexit people voted for remains a no deal settlement, but ideally a managed one." The political expert believes the Remain camp and Leave to some degree have made the mistake of thinking that Brexit is predominantly about "economics" and not "principle". Mr Harris-Quinney claimed the majority of Brexiteers want trade deal red lines to be met - even if it means sacrificing a better economic result, and has urged the Government to push for those requirements to be met. He added: "The great error of remain, and indeed to some extent of Vote Leave, was to assume Brexit was about economics. It wasn't, it was about principle. DON'T MISS
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"The British public prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful servitude, most Brexiteers would accept a worse economic outcome if it means being able to control out own borders and make our own laws. "Therefore reaching these requirements should be this government's first priority, regardless of short term economic impact." Following the latest round of talks in London last month, Mr Barnier said: "Over the past few weeks the UK has not shown the same level of engagement and readiness to find solutions respecting the EU fundamental principles and interests." He also warned the EU and UK have until "October at the latest" to strike a deal or risk the imposition of quotas and tariffs, and said: "This means that we only a few weeks left and we should not waste it."
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Not so fast Nicola! Sturgeon warned no guarantee EU would let independent Scotland join

The SNP is committed to a reunion with Brussels if they succeed in breaking away from the United Kingdom , with Ms Sturgeon on record believing such an outcome could be delivered `` relatively quickly '' .
However , Kevin Hague , chairman of the pro-Union think tank These Islands , and a regular critic of the feasibility of the SNP 's independence plans , said the situation was not so simple as Ms Sturgeon made out .
He pointed to the Acquis communautaire , a sprawling amalgamation of rules , regulations , court decisions and other documents which constitutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and specifically chapter 17 , which sets out the fiscal requirements for countries seeking to join the EU .
Among other rules , the Acquis requires the independence of central banks in Member States , prohibits direct financing of the public sector by central banks , and requires member states to co-ordinate their economic policies and be subject to the Stability and Growth Pact on fiscal surveillance .
Crucially , before adopting the euro as their currency , the regulations required new members to have one of their own , Mr Hague pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland would need to have established its own central bank and currency . ''
Additionally , the Scottish government would need to be able to demonstrate it was on course to run a budget deficit of less than 0.5 percent of GDP , Mr Hague explained .
Referring to figures carried in the Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland ( GERS ) plan 2018/19 , Mr Hague added : `` So establishing a currency and not just getting below the excessive deficit threshold ( three percent of GDP ) but being on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 0.5 percent of GDP ) means some combination of massive tax rises and/or public spending cuts , given the latest Scottish deficit was seven percent of GDP . ''
JUST IN : Sturgeon 's there for the taking : Tories Ross and Davidson set out plan '' To put that £11.7bn in context , the total Scottish education spend is £8.5bn , health spend is £13.1bn .
`` It 's fair to say the SNP is in for a nasty shock if they think they can join the EU seamlessly and without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d suggest that the welfare state as we know it would not survive the break-up of the UK .
`` To quote English historian Peter Hennessy , the creation of the welfare state delivered 'equality of benefit for all as a bonding of a common citizenship ' .
`` That bonding of a common citizenship would be lost . ''
Speaking to the BBC 's Andrew Neil last year , Ms Sturgeon refused to offer a specific timescale for an independent Scotland rejoining the EU .
However , she added : `` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different interests in the European Union I think that could be relatively quick but that will depend on the discussions we have .
“ We understand the conditions we would require to meet and the discussions that would require to take place but if we ’ re in a position of Scotland being taken out of the European Union then we will be seeking a way back in.
” '' Addressing the currency issue , she added : `` We would be setting up a central bank , we would be setting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is part of the discussion we would have about the European Union , but it is not true to say we would have had to have established an independent currency before joining the European Union .
`` We would have a discussion with the EU about the journey an independent Scotland was on in terms of currency , and the accession if Scotland was already out of the EU to the point where we rejoined the EU . ''
Express.co.uk has contacted the SNP to ask for an explanation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent Scotland joining the European Union , as well as whether the party was confident it would be able to comply with the fiscal requirements set out in the Acquis .

Brexit: SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon clashes with Andrew Neil in 2019
The SNP is committed to a reunion with Brussels if they succeed in breaking away from the United Kingdom, with Ms Sturgeon on record believing such an outcome could be delivered "relatively quickly". However, Kevin Hague, chairman of the pro-Union think tank These Islands, and a regular critic of the feasibility of the SNP's independence plans, said the situation was not so simple as Ms Sturgeon made out.
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He pointed to the Acquis communautaire, a sprawling amalgamation of rules, regulations, court decisions and other documents which constitutes the body of European Union law - and specifically chapter 17, which sets out the fiscal requirements for countries seeking to join the EU. Among other rules, the Acquis requires the independence of central banks in Member States, prohibits direct financing of the public sector by central banks, and requires member states to co-ordinate their economic policies and be subject to the Stability and Growth Pact on fiscal surveillance. Crucially, before adopting the euro as their currency, the regulations required new members to have one of their own, Mr Hague pointed out.
Nicola Sturgeon has been warned there is no guarantee Scotland would be able to join the EU
Nicola Sturgeon talks to Andrew Neil last year
He told Express.co.uk: "Scotland would need to have established its own central bank and currency." Additionally, the Scottish government would need to be able to demonstrate it was on course to run a budget deficit of less than 0.5 percent of GDP, Mr Hague explained. Referring to figures carried in Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland (GERS) historical data for 2018/19, Mr Hague added: "So establishing a currency and not just getting below the excessive deficit threshold (three percent of GDP) but being on a path to comply with the fiscal compact (0.5 percent of GDP) means some combination of massive tax rises and/or public spending cuts, given the latest Scottish deficit was seven percent of GDP." JUST IN: Sturgeon's there for the taking: Tories Ross and Davidson set out plan
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Nicola Sturgeon pictured at Holyrood
Scotland does have its own bank notes - but they count as pounds sterling
Nicola Sturgeon pictured with EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
"To put that £11.7bn in context, the total Scottish education spend is £8.5bn, health spend is £13.1bn. "It's fair to say the SNP is in for a nasty shock if they think they can join the EU seamlessly and without significant economic hardship. "I’d suggest that the welfare state as we know it would not survive the break-up of the UK. "To quote English historian Peter Hennessy, the creation of the welfare state delivered 'equality of benefit for all as a bonding of a common citizenship'.
Polls have shown a small majority in favour of Scottish independence
"That bonding of a common citizenship would be lost." Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Neil last year, Ms Sturgeon refused to offer a specific timescale for an independent Scotland rejoining the EU. However, she added: "In all of my experience of discussions with different interests in the European Union I think that could be relatively quick but that will depend on the discussions we have. “We understand the conditions we would require to meet and the discussions that would require to take place but if we’re in a position of Scotland being taken out of the European Union then we will be seeking a way back in.”"
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Guy Verhofstadt wants Brussels to seize powers to manage UK's coronavirus response

The senior Belgian MEP said it was time for the European Union to issue pandemic travel rules amid fears a second wave could soon erupt across the Continent .
Any bloc-wide travel rules would likely be applied to Britain until the end of the year as part of the post-Brexit transition period .
Writing on Twitter , Mr Verhofstadt said : “ It ’ s time the EU takes action to harmonise the COVID data and to issue one set of traveler rules .
“ A COVID dashboard illustrating the chaos is not enough , we need the EU at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the data collected from national governments by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control .
The institution publishes a daily chart of coronavirus cases in every EU member state as well as the UK .
It issues each country with a colour-coded warning over whether it is safe to travel , based on the infection statistics from the previous 14 days .
The European Commission has left it to member states to decide how best to manage the control of the virus in their countries .
The Brussels-based executive has , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to keep the bloc ’ s free-travel zone open .
But experts have also hit out at the system , insisting EU bureaucrats should do more to coordinate a continental response .
Jean-Luc Gala , an infectious disease expert at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium , said : “ First of all , I think that for the determination of the zones , a European coordination would be necessary .
“ It has been lacking from the start .
In health matters , as in defence , although they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sovereignty of states that prevails .
“ The situation and this apparent mess shows that it would be really very interesting to have European coordination both on the opening and closing of borders , and on the colour coding of risk areas .
MUST WATCH : Expert shows how to test effectiveness of face masks with match “ Europe , through its infectious disease centre , has the capacity to receive , and it does not receive information from each country and to standardise the codes according to the seriousness of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And so each country makes its own recommendations , but we see that this poses a problem for everyone.
” According to the latest information published by the EU ’ s ECDC , 12 of the 27 member states have been issued with an orange warning code .
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The senior Belgian MEP said it was time for the European Union to issue pandemic travel rules amid fears a second wave could soon erupt across the Continent. Any bloc-wide travel rules would likely be applied to Britain until the end of the year as part of the post-Brexit transition period. Writing on Twitter, Mr Verhofstadt said: “It’s time the EU takes action to harmonise the COVID data and to issue one set of traveler rules.
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“A COVID dashboard illustrating the chaos is not enough, we need the EU at the wheel.” He was referring to the data collected from national governments by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The institution publishes a daily chart of coronavirus cases in every EU member state as well as the UK. It issues each country with a colour-coded warning over whether it is safe to travel, based on the infection statistics from the previous 14 days.
Guy Verhofstadt has urged the EU to seize control of more powers to deal with coronavirus
Guy Verhofstadt is a Belgian MEP and supporter of a united states of Europe
The European Commission has left it to member states to decide how best to manage the control of the virus in their countries. The Brussels-based executive has, however, urged European governments to work together in order to keep the bloc’s free-travel zone open. But experts have also hit out at the system, insisting EU bureaucrats should do more to coordinate a continental response.
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Jean-Luc Gala, an infectious disease expert at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium, said: “First of all, I think that for the determination of the zones, a European coordination would be necessary. “It has been lacking from the start. In health matters, as in defence, although they are very different areas, it is the sovereignty of states that prevails. “The situation and this apparent mess shows that it would be really very interesting to have European coordination both on the opening and closing of borders, and on the colour coding of risk areas. MUST WATCH: Expert shows how to test effectiveness of face masks with match
Europe's coronavirus crisis mapped, according to ECDC's August 3 figures
“Europe, through its infectious disease centre, has the capacity to receive, and it does not receive information from each country and to standardise the codes according to the seriousness of the situation, which is not the case. “And so each country makes its own recommendations, but we see that this poses a problem for everyone.” According to the latest information published by the EU’s ECDC, 12 of the 27 member states have been issued with an orange warning code. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-04--Brussels rejects Brexiteer's call to tear up deal amid fears UK is liable for £160 BILLION

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Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith yesterday claimed the divorce deal could leave the UK liable for £160billion of unpaid loans .
He said the European Union “ want our money and they want to stop us being a competitor ” , adding : “ The Withdrawal Agreement we signed last year sadly helps them.
” But the European Commission dismissed Sir Iain ’ s criticism , insisting the pact is a “ firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An EU spokesman said : “ I think it ’ s very clear that we are not going to get into a debate with British politicians on liabilities or any other of the provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ The Withdrawal Agreement is there , it is now a firm document that has been accepted by both parties and it is the basis on which both sides are acting .
“ In this document it is clear the United Kingdom has taken a number of completely normal legal commitments when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loans that have been given by the European Investment Bank while the UK was still a member of the European Union.
” On top of the £39billion Brexit bill , agreed between Jean-Claude Juncker and Boris Johnson , Britain remains liable for defaults on loans made available through the European Investment Bank and European Financial Stability Mechanism , according to Sir Iain .

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Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith yesterday claimed the divorce deal could leave the UK liable for £160billion of unpaid loans. He said the European Union “want our money and they want to stop us being a competitor”, adding: “The Withdrawal Agreement we signed last year sadly helps them.” But the European Commission dismissed Sir Iain’s criticism, insisting the pact is a “firm document” which “stands”.
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An EU spokesman said: “I think it’s very clear that we are not going to get into a debate with British politicians on liabilities or any other of the provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement. “The Withdrawal Agreement is there, it is now a firm document that has been accepted by both parties and it is the basis on which both sides are acting. “In this document it is clear the United Kingdom has taken a number of completely normal legal commitments when it comes to its share of liabilities relating to loans that have been given by the European Investment Bank while the UK was still a member of the European Union.” On top of the £39billion Brexit bill, agreed between Jean-Claude Juncker and Boris Johnson, Britain remains liable for defaults on loans made available through the European Investment Bank and European Financial Stability Mechanism, according to Sir Iain.
EU Commission rejects Iain Duncan Smith's call to tear up Brexit deal
Iain Duncan Smith Conservative MP and former party leader
Britain’s share of the liability is around 12 percent. The £160billion figure is disputed because it would rely on multiple protects across the bloc failing at the same time. While wrangling over a free-trade agreement is paused for the summer, senior Conservative MPs called for a “clean break” from Brussels when the transition period expires on December 31. Sir Iain said: “We would basically be boot-strapped to Europe for the foreseeable future.
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Boris Johnson and Jean-Claude Juncker agreed on the UK's EU Withdrawal Agreement last October
“If people thought we were only paying £39billion they can forget it. “We’ve got a potential bill of £160billion and COVID could raise that massively. “This would lock us into the EU’s debt mountain.” Meanwhile Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has warned businesses across the bloc to prepare for “inevitable disruptions” because of Boris Johnson’s plans to diverge from EU rules and not extend the transition period. MUST READ: Sack Barnier! End the EU hypocrisy for good and get Brexit done
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Scottish Tories unveil new leader as party turbocharges efforts to destroy Sturgeon's SNP

Mr Ross , who has previously served in the Westminster Government as Scotland Secretary , takes over the helm with less than a year until the crucial Scottish Parliament elections .
The party 's former leader , Jackson Carlaw , stepped down last week after admitting he was not the right man to take on the SNP .
His resignation came after a Panelbase poll suggested the SNP was set to win 55 percent of the vote , with the Conservatives in a distant second at 20 percent .
Three successive Panelbase polls also suggested there was now a majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , sparking panic among Unionists .
Reacting to his victory , Mr Ross said : `` Becoming leader of the Scottish Conservatives today is the honour and privilege of a lifetime .
`` Now our focus must turn to earning the trust of people looking for a positive and credible alternative for Scotland , and who want a fresh start for our country . ''
Nicola Sturgeon 's party has a firm grip on Holyrood currently with 61 seats of the 129 in the Scottish Parliament .
The Scottish Tories , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year 's election .
Mr Ross was elected as the only candidate to put their name forward to replace Mr Carlaw .
Mr Carlaw resigned after six months in charge of the party and it is hoped the new leader will bring a fresher voice to the party in Scotland .
Despite the rising calls for Scottish independence , he has already ruled out a second vote if he become First Minister .
JUST IN : Nicola Sturgeon shamed after key Boris Johnson visit to Scotland He added : `` We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were told it was a once in a generation event .
`` What I want to do is leave that in the past . ''
Amid his promotion to leader , the SNP have accused the Scottish Tories of being at the forefront of a Westminster takeover of Scotland .
SNP Deputy Leader Keith Brown said : `` Douglas Ross is Boris Johnson 's man in Scotland .
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`` As his Westminster voting record proves , Mr Ross could n't be more out of touch with Scotland . ''
Despite this claim , Mr Ross was opposed to Brexit during the EU referendum in 2016 .
Mr Ross also resigned as a Scotland Office minister in May over the controversy surrounding Dominic Cumming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also pledged to stand up to the Prime Minister if he did not agree with Westminster .
Scottish Greens Co-Leader Patrick Harvie also added : `` Just months ago , the Scottish Tories were maintaining the pretence that they were something different from the extremist No-Deal Brexiteers of the Boris Johnson camp .
`` Today the instalment of Douglas Ross as their part time , absentee leader without even asking their members confirms that there isn ’ t a hint of difference between them .
“ It ’ s also clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holyrood group is useless , having overlooked the lot of them to appoint a backbench MP as leader . ''

Douglas Ross says he’s ‘best person’ for Scottish Tories
Mr Ross, who has previously served in the Westminster Government as Scotland Secretary, takes over the helm with less than a year until the crucial Scottish Parliament elections. The party's former leader, Jackson Carlaw, stepped down last week after admitting he was not the right man to take on the SNP. His resignation came after a Panelbase poll suggested the SNP was set to win 55 percent of the vote, with the Conservatives in a distant second at 20 percent.
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Three successive Panelbase polls also suggested there was now a majority in Scotland who supported independence from the UK, sparking panic among Unionists. Reacting to his victory, Mr Ross said: "Becoming leader of the Scottish Conservatives today is the honour and privilege of a lifetime. "Now our focus must turn to earning the trust of people looking for a positive and credible alternative for Scotland, and who want a fresh start for our country." Nicola Sturgeon's party has a firm grip on Holyrood currently with 61 seats of the 129 in the Scottish Parliament.
The Scottish Tories have unveiled Douglas Ross as their new leader
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The Scottish Tories, however, only have 31 seats ahead of next year's election. Mr Ross was elected as the only candidate to put their name forward to replace Mr Carlaw. Mr Carlaw resigned after six months in charge of the party and it is hoped the new leader will bring a fresher voice to the party in Scotland. Despite the rising calls for Scottish independence, he has already ruled out a second vote if he become First Minister. JUST IN: Nicola Sturgeon shamed after key Boris Johnson visit to Scotland
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He added: "We had that vote six years ago and we were told it was a once in a generation event. "What I want to do is leave that in the past." Amid his promotion to leader, the SNP have accused the Scottish Tories of being at the forefront of a Westminster takeover of Scotland. SNP Deputy Leader Keith Brown said: "Douglas Ross is Boris Johnson's man in Scotland. DON'T MISS
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"Westminster has launched a total takeover of the Scottish Tories and installed a Brexit-backing MP to act as a puppet for Downing Street.
"As his Westminster voting record proves, Mr Ross couldn't be more out of touch with Scotland." Despite this claim, Mr Ross was opposed to Brexit during the EU referendum in 2016. Mr Ross also resigned as a Scotland Office minister in May over the controversy surrounding Dominic Cumming's trip to Bernard Castle in May.
Scottish independence polling
He also pledged to stand up to the Prime Minister if he did not agree with Westminster. Scottish Greens Co-Leader Patrick Harvie also added: "Just months ago, the Scottish Tories were maintaining the pretence that they were something different from the extremist No-Deal Brexiteers of the Boris Johnson camp. "Today the instalment of Douglas Ross as their part time, absentee leader without even asking their members confirms that there isn’t a hint of difference between them.
“It’s also clear that the Prime Minister thinks the entire Holyrood group is useless, having overlooked the lot of them to appoint a backbench MP as leader."
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--EU POLL: As anti-Brussels campaigns are launched across Europe, who will leave next? VOTE

Opposition to the EU has been steadily on the rise in Italy , with two of the most anti-Brussels politicians indicating an alliance to take the country out of the Eurozone .
With this in mind , Express.co.uk is asking , “ As anti-Brussels campaigns are launched across Europe , who will leave next ?
” In Italy , senator Gianluigi Paragone has formed the ‘ No Europe for Italy ” movement and has signalled he may join forces with Matteo Salvini ’ s League party .
If the partnership helps deliver an Italexit , the pair could present opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Draghi as President of the country .
He said : “ It is certain that I will not be allied with those who vote or nominate Mario Draghi as President of the Republic .
“ I have the goal of achieving Italy ’ s exit from the European Union.
” The bloc has also faced political opposition from Hungary and Poland .
The two states have both been under rule of law proceedings by the EU .
Under those proceedings , the bloc can revoke membership if the countries violate their core values @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action against the ruling Law and Justice party for implementing legislation which infringes the independence of judges in the country .
In Hungary , Article 7 of the EU constitution was also triggered by Brussels in 2018 .
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Both states had threatened to block any new EU budget and coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a staunch critic of the enlarged fund due to its make up .
The Prime Minister , Mark Rutte £677billion ( €750billion ) had hit out at the package over the use of more grants than loans .
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Due to his opposition to the fund , the Dutch Prime Minister clashed with President Emmanuel Macron during a crunch EU summit .
In the wake of the EU package , Dutch MEP , Derk Jan Eppink launched a scathing attack on his Prime Minister .
He accused Mr Rutte of selling out Holland while suggesting the EU was on course to become a superstate .
After the budget was agreed he said : “ We have to conclude that the EU is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards its final destination : EU Super State .
`` This is not in the Dutch interest .
`` The EU summit showed that the differences within the EU are so immense that the Netherlands has to give in every time .

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Opposition to the EU has been steadily on the rise in Italy, with two of the most anti-Brussels politicians indicating an alliance to take the country out of the Eurozone. With this in mind, Express.co.uk is asking, “As anti-Brussels campaigns are launched across Europe, who will leave next?” In Italy, senator Gianluigi Paragone has formed the ‘No Europe for Italy” movement and has signalled he may join forces with Matteo Salvini’s League party. THIS POLL HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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If the partnership helps deliver an Italexit, the pair could present opposition to former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi as President of the country. He said: “It is certain that I will not be allied with those who vote or nominate Mario Draghi as President of the Republic. “I have the goal of achieving Italy’s exit from the European Union.” The bloc has also faced political opposition from Hungary and Poland.
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The two states have both been under rule of law proceedings by the EU. Under those proceedings, the bloc can revoke membership if the countries violate their core values and principles. The EU had taken action against the ruling Law and Justice party for implementing legislation which infringes the independence of judges in the country. In Hungary, Article 7 of the EU constitution was also triggered by Brussels in 2018. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: UK to agree huge Japan trade deal– officials arrive today
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This was done amid concerns of judicial independence, freedom of expression, corruption, rights of minorities, and the situation of migrants and refugees. Both states had threatened to block any new EU budget and coronavirus recovery package. Holland had also become a staunch critic of the enlarged fund due to its make up. The Prime Minister, Mark Rutte £677billion (€750billion) had hit out at the package over the use of more grants than loans. DON'T MISS Brexit: Boris warned conceding to EU would be 'catastrophic weakness' [Latest]
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A part of the Frugal Four with Austria, Denmark and Sweden, Holland was also a critic of the large (£966billion) €1.074 trillion Multiannual Financial Framework. Due to his opposition to the fund, the Dutch Prime Minister clashed with President Emmanuel Macron during a crunch EU summit. In the wake of the EU package, Dutch MEP, Derk Jan Eppink launched a scathing attack on his Prime Minister. He accused Mr Rutte of selling out Holland while suggesting the EU was on course to become a superstate.
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After the budget was agreed he said: “We have to conclude that the EU is a train that is moving ever faster towards its final destination: EU Super State. "This is not in the Dutch interest. "The EU summit showed that the differences within the EU are so immense that the Netherlands has to give in every time.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--EU panic: European firms make plea for help over fears Boris Johnson will rip up red tape

The European Fund and Asset Management Association has urged the European Commission to relax its controversial performance forecast regulations or risk their sector being left behind by the UK after Brexit .
The leading trade group wants Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation , which requires firms to publish key documents to would-be investors , should be renounced until a full policy review can be carried out .
Priips was introduced in 2018 with the hope of making investment products easier to understand .
But critics claim the regulation is cumbersome and unreliable with firms ordered to make public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a letter to the Commission , Efama has urged eurocrats to fix the flaws to “ avoid further confusion among investors and preserve the worldwide eruption of the Ucits framework ” .
EU retail funds – Ucits – do not have to comply with Priips until 2020 .
Efama fears this doesn ’ t give enough time to fix the flaws regulation and wants the exemption to be extended .
Brussels ’ attempt to broker a fresh solution is deadlocked after months of fighting between politicians and regulators .
While the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued detailed plans to change the Priips rules from next year .
Under the blueprint , UK investment will be permitted to ignore the rules for up to five years while the Treasury reviews its investment product disclosure framework .
Andreas Stepnitzka , a senior policy adviser at Efama , claimed the UK ’ s move would give it a competitive advantage over the EU ’ s fund industry .
“ It ’ s concerning to note that the first areas of divergence between the EU and UK will be the Priips , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK believe that a more investor-friendly framework will be a main selling point for the UK ’ s post-Ucits regime ?
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The European Fund and Asset Management Association has urged the European Commission to relax its controversial performance forecast regulations or risk their sector being left behind by the UK after Brexit. The leading trade group wants Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation, which requires firms to publish key documents to would-be investors, should be renounced until a full policy review can be carried out. Priips was introduced in 2018 with the hope of making investment products easier to understand.
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But critics claim the regulation is cumbersome and unreliable with firms ordered to make public performance projections in different market conditions. In a letter to the Commission, Efama has urged eurocrats to fix the flaws to “avoid further confusion among investors and preserve the worldwide eruption of the Ucits framework”. EU retail funds – Ucits – do not have to comply with Priips until 2020. Efama fears this doesn’t give enough time to fix the flaws regulation and wants the exemption to be extended.
EU firms worry Boris Johnson's divergence from EU rules will make UK more competitive
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Brussels’ attempt to broker a fresh solution is deadlocked after months of fighting between politicians and regulators. While the EU talks stall, the Government last week issued detailed plans to change the Priips rules from next year. Under the blueprint, UK investment will be permitted to ignore the rules for up to five years while the Treasury reviews its investment product disclosure framework.
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Andreas Stepnitzka, a senior policy adviser at Efama, claimed the UK’s move would give it a competitive advantage over the EU’s fund industry. “It’s concerning to note that the first areas of divergence between the EU and UK will be the Priips,” he told the FT. “Does the UK believe that a more investor-friendly framework will be a main selling point for the UK’s post-Ucits regime? MUST READ: Brexit fishing bonanza: Why Britain should not fear WTO
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-06--FREXIT RISING: Cummings and Farage inspire movement to drag France out of the EU by 2022

Generation Frexit , taking inspiration from both the Vote Leave chief Mr Cummings and Brexit Party leader Mr Farage , has been launched in France in a bid to replicate Britain ’ s departure from the “ toxic ” political bloc .
Charles-Henri Gallois has mixed with the Continent ’ s most inspirational eurosceptics to replicate the success of Britain ’ s EU referendum in 2016 .
Having met with Brexit Party chiefs , he decided to form a new movement with the motto “ reprenons le controle ” , which loosely translates into “ take back control ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ light blue adopted by Mr Farage ’ s Brexit Party ahead of the 2019 European Parliament elections .
Mr Gallois told Express.co.uk : “ For me , the British Brexit campaign was incredible , and a war for European nations to take back control .
“ Our inspiration is the Brexit Party , Nigel Farage , because we know that this movement , even against all odds , turned the referendum .
“ What we want to do is help the French secure a referendum on our country ’ s membership of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frexit during this referendum.
” Mr Gallois predicted the EU ’ s €750billion coronavirus bailout could finally help convince French voters the Brussels project is no longer a worthy club to participate in .
He claimed both Spain and Italy are set to be massive winners from the recovery fund while Paris is made to pay vast sums into the EU ’ s coffers .
He added : “ The COVID-19 crisis shows us the European Union is toxic .
“ You talk about the recovery fund for France but we pay to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currency .
“ Emmanuel Macron has defended a European ideology that makes French people poorer and that will continue with this euro agreement , which is a nightmare.
” The Generation Frexit movement is working toward France ’ s presidential election in 2022 .
MUST READ : Frexit bombshell : How French majority backed vote on EU withdrawal Even if his party can not win , Mr Gallois is prepared to enter into a coalition with fellow eurosceptics if they are prepared to hold an “ in-out ” referendum on France ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the parties are not for Frexit so far but at least can agree on a referendum as a way to get our vote out of the EU.
” And Brexit Party members have leapt to support Mr Gallois in his conquest to take France out of the EU .
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No longer tolerating the broken promises of a looser relationships with Brussels from lazy leaders , our continental cousins want action and want it now , and are willing set up their own vehicles to do it , breaking away from establishment politics , just as we did in the Brexit Party .
“ These are real grassroots movements and I say 'Vive La Revolution ! '
I know Charles-Henri really well , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and inspiring man destined for great things and can ’ t wait to join him on the campaign trail with other freedom fighters from the Brexit Party .
“ Let ’ s hope democracy is the next thing to spread across Europe releasing our wonderful neighbours in France and a whole host of other nations , to also take back control of their own destinies ! ''

Brexit: Gallois says French people are ‘inspired’ by UK
Generation Frexit, taking inspiration from both the Vote Leave chief Mr Cummings and Brexit Party leader Mr Farage, has been launched in France in a bid to replicate Britain’s departure from the “toxic” political bloc. Charles-Henri Gallois has mixed with the Continent’s most inspirational eurosceptics to replicate the success of Britain’s EU referendum in 2016. Having met with Brexit Party chiefs, he decided to form a new movement with the motto “reprenons le controle”, which loosely translates into “take back control”.
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The campaign's logo is the same light blue adopted by Mr Farage’s Brexit Party ahead of the 2019 European Parliament elections. Mr Gallois told Express.co.uk: “For me, the British Brexit campaign was incredible, and a war for European nations to take back control. “Our inspiration is the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, because we know that this movement, even against all odds, turned the referendum. “What we want to do is help the French secure a referendum on our country’s membership of the European Union – and to advocate for Frexit during this referendum.”
Charles-Henri Gallois is leading a Frexit movement inspired by Dominic Cummings and Nigel Farage
Mr Gallois predicted the EU’s €750billion coronavirus bailout could finally help convince French voters the Brussels project is no longer a worthy club to participate in. He claimed both Spain and Italy are set to be massive winners from the recovery fund while Paris is made to pay vast sums into the EU’s coffers. He added: “The COVID-19 crisis shows us the European Union is toxic.
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Charles-Henri Gallois and Brexit Party members on Britain's EU leaving day, January 31
“You talk about the recovery fund for France but we pay to maintain the European Union and the euro currency. “Emmanuel Macron has defended a European ideology that makes French people poorer and that will continue with this euro agreement, which is a nightmare.” The Generation Frexit movement is working toward France’s presidential election in 2022. MUST READ: Frexit bombshell: How French majority backed vote on EU withdrawal
Charles-Henri Gallois and former Brexit Party MEPs
Even if his party cannot win, Mr Gallois is prepared to enter into a coalition with fellow eurosceptics if they are prepared to hold an “in-out” referendum on France’s EU membership. He said: “All the parties are not for Frexit so far but at least can agree on a referendum as a way to get our vote out of the EU.” And Brexit Party members have leapt to support Mr Gallois in his conquest to take France out of the EU. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--French fishermen have ‘long track record’ of ports chaos and WON'T sit back after Brexit

French fishermen have a history of blockades in the English Channel over minor disagreements , according to Barrie Deas , the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen 's Organisations .
He has warned they are likely to continue their actions after the UK becomes an independent coastal state and noted it would be `` naive '' to think they would not act if they are not happy .
His comments come as the bloc wants to see the status quo maintained for fishing access and quotas , but the UK Government wants Britain to have full control of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Deas said : `` French fishermen , especially in the Channel area , have a long track record of blockading Channel ports when they 're upset about something .
`` They 've done it for much lesser reasons than the UK becoming an independent coastal state , renegotiation of quotas , even if there is access for French fishermen .
`` I think it would be naive to expect that they will be happy about this or do nothing about it .
`` There 's a long history of those kinds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes 84 percent of the quota for cod in the English Channel while the UK is allowed only nine percent .
He explained the extortionate quotas need to be ironed out in a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU .
He told Express.co.uk : `` EU vessels have automatic access to the resource-rich UK waters .
`` That 's what underpins everything , the deal from the 1970s .
`` When quotas were introduced in 1983 , a decade later , they reflected that original deal .
`` You have situations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK share of that quota is nine percent .
`` Celtic Sea haddock where the UK share is 10 percent and the French share is 66 percent .
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Brexit: Expert says French fishermen known to 'blockade' ports
French fishermen have a history of blockades in the English Channel over minor disagreements, according to Barrie Deas, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations. He has warned they are likely to continue their actions after the UK becomes an independent coastal state and noted it would be "naive" to think they would not act if they are not happy. His comments come as the bloc wants to see the status quo maintained for fishing access and quotas, but the UK Government wants Britain to have full control of its own waters.
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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Deas said: "French fishermen, especially in the Channel area, have a long track record of blockading Channel ports when they're upset about something. "They've done it for much lesser reasons than the UK becoming an independent coastal state, renegotiation of quotas, even if there is access for French fishermen. "I think it would be naive to expect that they will be happy about this or do nothing about it. "There's a long history of those kinds of blockades." READ MORE: Boris Johnson building 'White House centre of power'
French fishermen are set to blockade English Channel ports post-Brexit, says fishing chief
French fishermen have a long history of blockades in English Channel ports
Mr Deas said France takes 84 percent of the quota for cod in the English Channel while the UK is allowed only nine percent. He explained the extortionate quotas need to be ironed out in a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU. He told Express.co.uk: "EU vessels have automatic access to the resource-rich UK waters. "That's what underpins everything, the deal from the 1970s.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Corbyn's local Labour Party risks row over debate to reject IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The motion , to be debated at Wednesday ’ s meeting of Islington North ’ s Junction Ward branch , lashes out at the numerous “ expulsions of many good socialist comrades ” over allegations of anti-Semitism , and claims they were `` deeply unjust '' .
The IHRA adopted the non-legally binding working definition of anti-Semitism that was adopted by the Plenary in Bucharest on May 26 , 2016 , which states : “ Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews , which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews .
Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property , toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.
” The agenda item also launches a scathing attack on the `` Ten Pledges '' made by the Board of Deputies , the leading Jewish umbrella organisation in the UK .
The Ten Pledges are : Resolve outstanding cases ; Make the Party 's disciplinary process independent ; Ensure transparency ; Prevent re-admittance of prominent offenders ; Provide no platform for bigotry ; Adopt the international definition of anti-Semitism without qualification ; Deliver an anti-racism education programme that has the buy-in of the Jewish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be made via its main representative groups ; Communicate with resolve ; and Show leadership and take responsibility .
The motion , called by Michael Ellman , a supporter of the pro-Corbyn group Jewish Voice for Labour , urges the party to follow its lead nationally by rejecting the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and the Ten Pledges .
The local party also insists it is `` deeply committed to opposing all forms of racism , including anti-Semitism '' , and also opposes what the group regards as `` false accusations of anti-Semitism.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ North CLP to call upon the Labour Party nationally to repudiate the IHRA misdefinition of anti-Semitism , along with its so-called examples , and also repudiates acceptance of the Board of Deputies ` Ten Pledges ' .
“ These deliberately conflate anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism , in effect , defining support for the rights and safety of Palestinians in Israel and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign with anti-Semitism .
“ We consider that expulsions , suspensions and investigations of many good socialist , anti-racist comrades , nationally on grounds of supposed ‘ antisemitism ’ are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are deeply committed to opposing all forms of racism , including anti-Semitism .
`` We are also deeply committed to opposing what we regard as false accusations of anti-Semitism.
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris prepares to follow through on no deal threat A second motion has also been proposed for debate , which urges Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to pile pressure on Israel .
Mr Corbyn has represented Islington North as a Labour MP since 1983 , and took over as leader of the party in 2015 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crushing defeat in last December 's general election , he headed a party dogged by several allegations of anti-Semitism .
Last month , the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) provided Labour with a draft of its report as part of an inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitism sweeping through the opposition under the leadership of Mr Corbyn .
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The statement said : “ The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided the Labour Party with a draft of its report into allegations of anti-Semitism .
“ The draft report has been shared with the Labour Party as part of a process afforded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s publication .

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The motion, to be debated at Wednesday’s meeting of Islington North’s Junction Ward branch, lashes out at the numerous “expulsions of many good socialist comrades” over allegations of anti-Semitism, and claims they were "deeply unjust". The IHRA adopted the non-legally binding working definition of anti-Semitism that was adopted by the Plenary in Bucharest on May 26, 2016, which states: “Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” The agenda item also launches a scathing attack on the "Ten Pledges" made by the Board of Deputies, the leading Jewish umbrella organisation in the UK.
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The Ten Pledges are: Resolve outstanding cases; Make the Party's disciplinary process independent; Ensure transparency; Prevent re-admittance of prominent offenders; Provide no platform for bigotry; Adopt the international definition of anti-Semitism without qualification; Deliver an anti-racism education programme that has the buy-in of the Jewish community; Engagement with the Jewish community to be made via its main representative groups; Communicate with resolve; and Show leadership and take responsibility. The motion, called by Michael Ellman, a supporter of the pro-Corbyn group Jewish Voice for Labour, urges the party to follow its lead nationally by rejecting the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and the Ten Pledges. The local party also insists it is "deeply committed to opposing all forms of racism, including anti-Semitism", and also opposes what the group regards as "false accusations of anti-Semitism.” The motion states: “Islington North CLP to call upon the Labour Party nationally to repudiate the IHRA misdefinition of anti-Semitism, along with its so-called examples, and also repudiates acceptance of the Board of Deputies `Ten Pledges'.
Jeremy Corbyn's local Labour Party is debating to reject the IHRA anti-Semitism definition
Jeremy Corbyn has been Labour's MP for Islington North since 1983
“These deliberately conflate anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, in effect, defining support for the rights and safety of Palestinians in Israel and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign with anti-Semitism. “We consider that expulsions, suspensions and investigations of many good socialist, anti-racist comrades, nationally on grounds of supposed ‘antisemitism’ are deeply unjust and unjustified. “We are deeply committed to opposing all forms of racism, including anti-Semitism. "We are also deeply committed to opposing what we regard as false accusations of anti-Semitism.” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris prepares to follow through on no deal threat
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The Labour Party was dogged by allegations of anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
A second motion has also been proposed for debate, which urges Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to pile pressure on Israel. Mr Corbyn has represented Islington North as a Labour MP since 1983, and took over as leader of the party in 2015. But in the five years until Labour's crushing defeat in last December's general election, he headed a party dogged by several allegations of anti-Semitism. Last month, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) provided Labour with a draft of its report as part of an inquiry into allegations of anti-Semitism sweeping through the opposition under the leadership of Mr Corbyn. DON'T MISS
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Labour confirmed in a statement it has received a draft of the report from the EHRC, but that it would be "inappropriate to comment on any of the contents of the draft report" as it has been sent in confidence. The statement said: “The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided the Labour Party with a draft of its report into allegations of anti-Semitism. “The draft report has been shared with the Labour Party as part of a process afforded to us prior to the report’s publication.


thedailyexpress--2020-08-05--Sturgeon fury: SNP leader exposed for failing to visit Scottish voters in two years

Nicola Sturgeon was torn apart by Douglas Ross who revealed the Scottish First Minister has n't visited his constituency , Moray , for two years while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been there twice in eight months .
He told Times Radio that he wants to represent all parts of Scotland in the lead up to the next election .
Mr Ross has recently said the only party able to stop the SNP , who are on track for a majority according to two recent polls , was the Scottish Conservatives .
He said : `` The Prime Minister was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of weeks ago , it 's his second visit to Moray in just eight months and I think it 's extremely encouraging that the Prime Minister gets out to all parts of the UK up to Moray .
`` We have n't seen Nicola Sturgeon , the First Minister , for two years in this part of Scotland .
`` I want to lead the Scottish Conservatives who can be represented and representative of all parts of Scotland and that 's what I plan to do starting today . ''
READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules after outbreak Just hours after he was appointed leader in the uncontested race , Mr Ross told the PA news agency : `` We have to remember that the SNP went into the last election , and Nicola Sturgeon led them into the last election , to a loss of their majority .
`` Many people do n't remember that they went into the election with a majority and came out without one because of the huge increase of Scottish Conservative MSPs .
`` The message is very clear : if people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only party that is capable of doing it and has done it in the past is the Scottish Conservatives . ''
Since 2016 , the SNP has won a majority of Scottish seats in Westminster elections , most recently in December last year where they took 48 of Scotland 's 59 constituencies .
Mr Ross said the increase in support for the SNP , and by extension for the cause of independence , has been sparked because the First Minister and party leadership have been otherwise focused on the coronavirus pandemic .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in opinion polls for separating Scotland from the rest of the UK has come at the same time that the SNP has not been concentrating on the arguments for separation .
`` And I think that if people look again at the flimsy case for separating Scotland from the rest of the UK , then we will see a change in the polls . ''
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Nicola Sturgeon was torn apart by Douglas Ross who revealed the Scottish First Minister hasn't visited his constituency, Moray, for two years while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been there twice in eight months. He told Times Radio that he wants to represent all parts of Scotland in the lead up to the next election. Mr Ross has recently said the only party able to stop the SNP, who are on track for a majority according to two recent polls, was the Scottish Conservatives.
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He said: "The Prime Minister was up in my constituency just a couple of weeks ago, it's his second visit to Moray in just eight months and I think it's extremely encouraging that the Prime Minister gets out to all parts of the UK up to Moray. "We haven't seen Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister, for two years in this part of Scotland. "I want to change that. "I want to lead the Scottish Conservatives who can be represented and representative of all parts of Scotland and that's what I plan to do starting today." READ MORE: Aberdeen lockdown: Scotland impose strict new rules after outbreak
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Just hours after he was appointed leader in the uncontested race, Mr Ross told the PA news agency: "We have to remember that the SNP went into the last election, and Nicola Sturgeon led them into the last election, to a loss of their majority. "Many people don't remember that they went into the election with a majority and came out without one because of the huge increase of Scottish Conservative MSPs. "The message is very clear: if people want to stop the SNP, the only party that is capable of doing it and has done it in the past is the Scottish Conservatives." Since 2016, the SNP has won a majority of Scottish seats in Westminster elections, most recently in December last year where they took 48 of Scotland's 59 constituencies.
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Mr Ross said the increase in support for the SNP, and by extension for the cause of independence, has been sparked because the First Minister and party leadership have been otherwise focused on the coronavirus pandemic. He said: "The increase in support in opinion polls for separating Scotland from the rest of the UK has come at the same time that the SNP has not been concentrating on the arguments for separation. "And I think that if people look again at the flimsy case for separating Scotland from the rest of the UK, then we will see a change in the polls." In response to his appointment, Mr Ross was described by SNP members as "Boris Johnson's man", who was "installed by Westminster". DON'T MISS Sturgeon's route to Indyref 2 without Johnson's approval [INSIGHT]
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