thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Tory poll: Sunak, Gove, Patel, Shapps or Williamson? Vote for your Blue Collar favourite

But Express.co.uk is asking who has been your Blue Collar favourite ?
During the five-day event , Mr Sunak apologised to those who fell through the gaps throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : “ I have said very candidly in the past and apologised to those people , we haven ’ t been able to help everyone in exactly the way they would have liked .
“ Sometimes it ’ s just practically very difficult to do and we have to protect the taxpayer and we have to have systems in place .
“ I have everyone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would say is even if you haven ’ t been helped in exactly the way you want there always is something we have done that could benefit you.
” Mr Gove used the conference to attack Brussels for its bad faith during Theresa May ’ s premiership when the UK tried to be accommodating in the talks .
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , who runs the Cabinet Office , said : “ The EU has this sort of kidology approach .
“ They try to use tactics to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
READ MORE : Sadiq Khan 'running London into ground ' and risks collapsing Red Wall “ I think one of the reasons they are coming out with this now is that they know in these negotiations we have stood firm throughout .
“ They are trying to say to EU politicians , look , the Brits are wobbling on this and we are not .
“ When the EU are talking about us making concessions , they ’ re making concessions.
” Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed the UK is working “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to slam other member states who are not “ proactive ” with the immigration crisis .
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Gove shuts down Tory rebel fears [ REVEAL ] Ms Patel said : “ This year alone , so far , we ’ ve returned 210 people , we have 1,000 people of whom we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively working with European countries to return them .
“ But , of course , there are endless legal barriers .
“ For example , other EU member states are not proactive when it comes to responding to our requests to remove people under the Dublin Regulation.
” Education Secretary Gavin Williamson launched a passionate rant against snowflake universities refusing to provide a platform to certain political figures .
He said : `` We 've got to ensure political impartiality right across the spectrum .
`` Educational organisations that are state-funded , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have that impartiality .
`` And you 've got to make sure there 's a broad spectrum of views .
I 've often spoken about the importance of freedom of speech and making sure people are n't no platformed . ''
Grant Shapps , the Transport Secretary , hailed new Tory MPs who replaced Labour veterans and hit out at the Labour Party for failing to keep promises over the years .

Some of the UK’s top ministers including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Education Decretary Gavin Williamson, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove have attended the event.
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But Express.co.uk is asking who has been your Blue Collar favourite? During the five-day event, Mr Sunak apologised to those who fell through the gaps throughout the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “I have said very candidly in the past and apologised to those people, we haven’t been able to help everyone in exactly the way they would have liked. “Sometimes it’s just practically very difficult to do and we have to protect the taxpayer and we have to have systems in place.
Which Blue Collar is your favourite?
Rishi Sunak apologises to those who ‘fell through support cracks’
“I have everyone in my mind all the time and what I would say is even if you haven’t been helped in exactly the way you want there always is something we have done that could benefit you.” Mr Gove used the conference to attack Brussels for its bad faith during Theresa May’s premiership when the UK tried to be accommodating in the talks. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who runs the Cabinet Office, said: “The EU has this sort of kidology approach. “They try to use tactics to make voters in Britain and British politicians worried. READ MORE: Sadiq Khan 'running London into ground' and risks collapsing Red Wall
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Michael Gove slams EU's 'kidology' Brexit approach in talks
“I think one of the reasons they are coming out with this now is that they know in these negotiations we have stood firm throughout. “They are trying to say to EU politicians, look, the Brits are wobbling on this and we are not. “When the EU are talking about us making concessions, they’re making concessions.” Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed the UK is working “actively” with EU countries but went on to slam other member states who are not “proactive” with the immigration crisis. DON'T MISS
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Priti Patel says EU member states ‘don’t follow Dublin Regulation’
Ms Patel said: “This year alone, so far, we’ve returned 210 people, we have 1,000 people of whom we have Eurodac information, where we’re actively working with European countries to return them. “But, of course, there are endless legal barriers. “For example, other EU member states are not proactive when it comes to responding to our requests to remove people under the Dublin Regulation.” Education Secretary Gavin Williamson launched a passionate rant against snowflake universities refusing to provide a platform to certain political figures.
He said: "We've got to ensure political impartiality right across the spectrum. "Educational organisations that are state-funded, you've got to ensure that you do have that impartiality. "And you've got to make sure there's a broad spectrum of views. I've often spoken about the importance of freedom of speech and making sure people aren't no platformed." Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, hailed new Tory MPs who replaced Labour veterans and hit out at the Labour Party for failing to keep promises over the years.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Brexit fisheries fury: Boris warned industry will vanish if PM accepts new 'sell-out deal'

British fisheries have sent Boris Johnson a dire warning , saying that the proposed UK compromise on fishing would kill off the industry .
Earlier this week , it was revealed that Britain had offered a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets to allow them to prepare for the post-Brexit changes in a last-minute concession .
Fishing chiefs have reacted furiously to this `` sell-out '' deal , and warned that there will not be `` an industry left to save '' after a three-year transition period .
The furious outburst from former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came during a new episode of Brexit Unlocked .
Hosts and former MEPs Martin Daubney & Belinda De Lucy discussed the three-year transition period proposal .
They asked whether the fishing industry would consider this `` an acceptable Brexit '' .
Mr Lines said : `` No .
Not in any shape or form . ''
JUST IN : Laurence Fox lashes out at Keir Starmer and vows to never vote Labour Ms Mummery added : `` Never .
We will never .
`` What , surrender ?
Surrender our resources ?
Never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , asking : `` What do you think will happen if the three-year transition does get agreed ?
`` What effect will that have on the coastal communities if they have to wait another three years with the super-trawlers , and massive quotas .
`` Will it survive ?
Will there be anything left to save ? ''
Mr Lines said : `` There ’ s only so far you can downsize things to the point they won ’ t recover .
`` What will I turn around to say to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the financial services were so important ?
`` Well , everyone is important , everyone deserves to be looked after .
They said no community would be left alone . ''
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Brexit: Fisherman fires warning over future of fishing industry
British fisheries have sent Boris Johnson a dire warning, saying that the proposed UK compromise on fishing would kill off the industry. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Britain had offered a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets to allow them to prepare for the post-Brexit changes in a last-minute concession. Fishing chiefs have reacted furiously to this "sell-out" deal, and warned that there will not be "an industry left to save" after a three-year transition period.
The furious outburst from former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery and Chairman of Lowestoft Fishing Alliance Paul Lines came during a new episode of Brexit Unlocked. Hosts and former MEPs Martin Daubney & Belinda De Lucy discussed the three-year transition period proposal. They asked whether the fishing industry would consider this "an acceptable Brexit". Mr Lines said: "No. Not in any shape or form." JUST IN: Laurence Fox lashes out at Keir Starmer and vows to never vote Labour
UK fisheries have warned the proposed UK compromise on fishing would kill off the industry
Britain had offered a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets
Ms Mummery added: "Never. We will never. "What, surrender? Surrender our resources? Never." Ms De Lucy followed this up, asking: "What do you think will happen if the three-year transition does get agreed? "What effect will that have on the coastal communities if they have to wait another three years with the super-trawlers, and massive quotas.
The furious outburst from former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery and Chairman of Lowestoft Fishing Alliance Paul Lines
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Brexit: Fisherman predicts increase in fishing profits
Boris has been warned not to sell-out Britain's fisheries in a last-minute deal


thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--UK fisheries on track for major post-Brexit boost as £6.5 billion on table after EU break

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The future of UK fisheries have been a hotlyp-debated point of contention in the Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union .
The bloc has sought to maintain access to British waters in the aftermath of withdrawal while the UK Government demanded they relinquish full control back to Britain .
Paul Lines , the chairman of the Lowestoft Fishing Alliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fisheries to get a £6.5 billion boost after years of `` demise . ''
Mr Lines said : `` We 've been demised as a nation and pushed down until there 's nothing left .
`` If we get our way with Brexit , when we got the 54 percent of fish back that flagships now have , and we get zonal-attached fish , our fish take from net plat could be £6.5 billion .
`` No government could ever turn that amount of money away and they should be behind people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rebuild an industry . ''
The fishing activist insisted he wants to ensure the British industry recovers after years of failure to invest to provide younger generations additional employment opportunities .
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Brexit: Fisherman predicts increase in fishing profits
The future of UK fisheries have been a hotlyp-debated point of contention in the Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The bloc has sought to maintain access to British waters in the aftermath of withdrawal while the UK Government demanded they relinquish full control back to Britain. Paul Lines, the chairman of the Lowestoft Fishing Alliance, told Un-locked Brexit is an opportunity for fisheries to get a £6.5 billion boost after years of "demise."
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Mr Lines said: "We've been demised as a nation and pushed down until there's nothing left. "If we get our way with Brexit, when we got the 54 percent of fish back that flagships now have, and we get zonal-attached fish, our fish take from net plat could be £6.5 billion. "No government could ever turn that amount of money away and they should be behind people in this country who've worked hard to rebuild an industry." The fishing activist insisted he wants to ensure the British industry recovers after years of failure to invest to provide younger generations additional employment opportunities. JUST IN: Shetland Islands warns Sturgeon we ‘won’t ask permission’ for freedom from Scotland
Brexit news: UK fisheries could be in for a major boost
Brexit news: Lines insisted UK fisheries have been undergoing a continuous "demise" over the years
Mr Lines pointed out at the state of UK vessels compared to European fishing boats as an example of the downfall the sector has been subjected to. He continued: "I just want to see an industry that's fit for young people to start work, and I want to see a fair industry. "I don't want any of these double standards that have been played to us all over these years. "We've been promised everything but we've actually just seen demise, demise, demise. If you look at foreign fishing fleets, the answer is there." READ MORE: Naga Munchetty cuts off James Cleverly as Brexiteer MP blasts 'You're wrong!'
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Brexit news: Lines insisted he wants UK fisheries to benefit from a new investment for the future
Brexit news: EU countries could suffer huge economic consequences if they lose access to UK waters
He continued: "They're pretty, they're gayly painted, they're new, they're innovative. "Look at England - you've got old men still going to sea in old boats they had when they were 30. And we've lost it all. "I'm afraid my last breath will be taken fighting for a fair deal for British fishermen." In the event of a no deal, the UK would regain full access control to its Economic Exlusive Zone (EEZ), meaning EU vessels would lose every right to fish in British waters. Theoretically, a no deal would be more advantageous to the UK as fishermen would no longer have to compete with their European counterparts and the strict quota system would no longer apply. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Keir Starmer tax hike: Labour leader reaffirms increases for top five percent a 'priority'

Last month , Mr Starmer announced his first policy pledge during his first Labour conference speech .
MPs loyal to former leader Jeremy Corbyn warned him not to abandon any of his “ overwhelmingly popular ” agenda .
And now , Mr Starmer has reinforced plans to raise taxes for top earners and said the party needs to be “ bolder ” .
When asked if the pledges he made during the Labour leadership contest had changed , he said : “ No , they were important pledges - very important pledges - in terms of the approach I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as leader of the Labour Party , and they remain my priorities .
“ What I ’ m saying is , the work and the challenge now is so much more profound than we thought it was in 2019 .
“ Or even this year before the pandemic hit .
“ It actually means we might have to be bolder than we might have imagined.
” Mr Starmer went on to say how it is not “ prudent ” to set out tax arrangements for the next general election in 2024 .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general election is in 2024 , so I don ’ t think it ’ s prudent at this stage to set out tax arrangements for 2024 , when we don ’ t know the size of the debt , we don ’ t know the damage that has been done .
“ And we haven ’ t yet set out what the strategic priorities will be for the next Labour government .
“ So that ’ s the kind of work that will necessarily have to be done closer to the election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full detail and in a costed way .
“ We ’ re going to have to confront a completely different world , where the economy is going to take a massive hit .
“ The fragility of our public services has been completely exposed .
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“ We ’ ve got to face up to that .
We ’ ve got to rebuild in a better way.
” According to Sienna Rodgers , the Labour List editor , the pledge came about due to the coronavirus pandemic .
In her tweets , Ms Rodgers quoted Lisa Nandy , MP for Wigan , saying : “ I expect so , based on what you just said [ about frontbench opposing any tax @ @ @

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Last month, Mr Starmer announced his first policy pledge during his first Labour conference speech. MPs loyal to former leader Jeremy Corbyn warned him not to abandon any of his “overwhelmingly popular” agenda.
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And now, Mr Starmer has reinforced plans to raise taxes for top earners and said the party needs to be “bolder”. When asked if the pledges he made during the Labour leadership contest had changed, he said: “No, they were important pledges - very important pledges - in terms of the approach I would take and the priorities I would have as leader of the Labour Party, and they remain my priorities. “What I’m saying is, the work and the challenge now is so much more profound than we thought it was in 2019. “Or even this year before the pandemic hit.
Keir Starmer affirms tax hikes with top earners
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“It actually means we might have to be bolder than we might have imagined.” Mr Starmer went on to say how it is not “prudent” to set out tax arrangements for the next general election in 2024. He told HuffPost UK: “The next general election is in 2024, so I don’t think it’s prudent at this stage to set out tax arrangements for 2024, when we don’t know the size of the debt, we don’t know the damage that has been done. “And we haven’t yet set out what the strategic priorities will be for the next Labour government. READ MORE: Boris Johnson exposes Starmer's plot to 'exploit' COVID crisis
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Keir Starmer to increase taxes for top earners
“So that’s the kind of work that will necessarily have to be done closer to the election. “We will then set it out in full detail and in a costed way. “We’re going to have to confront a completely different world, where the economy is going to take a massive hit. “The fragility of our public services has been completely exposed. DON'T MISS
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“One of the reasons I think that we have fared so badly in the UK is because of the effect of austerity and the fragility of our economy. “We’ve got to face up to that. We’ve got to rebuild in a better way.” According to Sienna Rodgers, the Labour List editor, the pledge came about due to the coronavirus pandemic. In her tweets, Ms Rodgers quoted Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan, saying: “I expect so, based on what you just said [about frontbench opposing any tax rises].
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Laurence Fox lashes out at Keir Starmer and vows to never vote Labour while he's in charge

The actor laid bare his true feeling for the opposition leader in an interview less than a week after he announced the launch of a political party to “ reclaim ” British values .
The 42-year-old Yorkshire native said British politicians have “ lost touch with the people ” .
He hit out at Sir Keir ’ s response to the mass Black Lives Matter protests across the UK .
The former star of Lewis said : “ I 'll never , ever vote Labour again with Keir Starmer in power because of taking the knee.
” He was referring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pose for a photo down on one knee in solidarity with “ all those opposing anti-black racism ” .
Sir Keir ’ s move split public opinion , with many social media users praising him for his show of support while others accused him of “ appeasing ” protesters , some of whom had turned violent .
Mr Fox added : “ It ’ s what he ’ s kneeling to that annoys me .
“ I don ’ t see taking the knee as a gesture of solidarity ; I see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subservience .
“ If you engage the Black Lives Matter crowd on their mantra of the fact that we are all systemically racist and stuff like that , then you 've lost the war already because you ’ re apologising for something that you are not.
” Since launching his political group earlier this week , 10,000 people have registered their support .
READ MORE : Keir Starmer humiliation : Labour leader NOT expected to be next PM Speaking to The Telegraph , the actor said the Reclaim party is about “ giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : “ Our country is now in desperate need of a new political movement which promises to make our future a shared endeavour , not a divisive one.
” Mr Fox , who lives in east London , spoke out against Sir Keir just days after the party leader completed his “ unconscious bias training ” .
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He pledged the training would be rolled out “ for all of our staff and I ’ m going to lead from the top on this and do that training first ” .
He said he believed “ everybody should have unconscious bias training ” because “ there is always the risk of unconscious bias and just saying ‘ oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not me ’ is not the right thing to do ” .
Protests sprung up in cities across the UK in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis .
A demonstration in Bristol saw a statue of slave trade Edward Colston torn down and thrown into the city ’ s harbour .
On Friday six men were each slapped with £100 fines for toppling the statue during a BLM rally .

Laurence Fox claims UK has a 'freedom of speech problem'
The actor laid bare his true feeling for the opposition leader in an interview less than a week after he announced the launch of a political party to “reclaim” British values. The 42-year-old Yorkshire native said British politicians have “lost touch with the people”.
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He hit out at Sir Keir’s response to the mass Black Lives Matter protests across the UK. The former star of Lewis said: “I'll never, ever vote Labour again with Keir Starmer in power because of taking the knee.” He was referring to the Labour leader’s decision to pose for a photo down on one knee in solidarity with “all those opposing anti-black racism”. Sir Keir’s move split public opinion, with many social media users praising him for his show of support while others accused him of “appeasing” protesters, some of whom had turned violent.
Laurence Fox vowed not to vote for Labour while Sir Keir is leader
Actor Laurence Fox this week launched the Reclaim party
Mr Fox added: “It’s what he’s kneeling to that annoys me. “I don’t see taking the knee as a gesture of solidarity; I see taking the knee as a gesture of subservience. “If you engage the Black Lives Matter crowd on their mantra of the fact that we are all systemically racist and stuff like that, then you've lost the war already because you’re apologising for something that you are not.” Since launching his political group earlier this week, 10,000 people have registered their support. READ MORE: Keir Starmer humiliation: Labour leader NOT expected to be next PM
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Sir Keir and Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner take the knee
Sir Keir at the Museum of London to mark Black History Month
Sir Keir tours the museum
The MP for Holborn and St Pancras signed up for the programme earlier this summer amid criticism of his response to the BLM rallies. He pledged the training would be rolled out “for all of our staff and I’m going to lead from the top on this and do that training first”. He said he believed “everybody should have unconscious bias training” because “there is always the risk of unconscious bias and just saying ‘oh well it probably applies to other people, not me’ is not the right thing to do”.
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Protests sprung up in cities across the UK in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. A demonstration in Bristol saw a statue of slave trade Edward Colston torn down and thrown into the city’s harbour. On Friday six men were each slapped with £100 fines for toppling the statue during a BLM rally.
The Labour leader was criticised for taking the knee


thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Boris Johnson told to channel Thatcher's 'complete determination' in Brexit talks with EU

Boris Johnson is due to assess the state of the Brexit negotiations in a video call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday afternoon .
The trade talks have progressed with difficulty because of a persistent divergence on the issues of fishing , state aid and the level-playing field the European Union has been calling for .
Speaking to Un-locked , Conservative MP John Redwood insisted the Prime Minister should channel the `` complete determination '' Margaret Thatcher showed Brussels when renegotiating the terms of the UK 's contributions to the common budget in the 1980s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ characteristic of her excellent renegotiations of our money settlement was complete determination .
`` She was told by the official Civil Service and the UK establishment that what she wanted to do was breaking the law , was quite impossible , it was against the treaties .
`` Those days , as a member of the European Union , we were fully under their law and the ultimate sovereign power in our country was the European Court of Justice . ''
Mr Johnson 's Government also has faced accusations of planning to break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Market Bill earlier last month .
JUST IN : Ann Widdecombe fears Boris Johnson is about to 'sell-out ' the UK in trade deal with the EU The Prime Minister has maintained the legislation protects the sanctity of the UK 's internal market but his failure to back down on the bill pushed Brussels into launching legal proceedings against the Government .
Mr Redwood however insited the UK must remain resolute : `` Margaret Thatcher said , 'this is right .
I know it is right that we get some of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much in and getting too little back in return . '
`` And she ignored the fact it would be a break in the treaties .
Withhold the money , the European Union thought she was serious , and they were right – she was serious .
`` And they were worried she would simply withhold the payments and put them into a legal problem so they did the decent thing and they gave her a pretty generous improvement on the dreadful settlement Edward Heath had negotiated and the Labour Government had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE : Naga Munchetty cuts off James Cleverly as Brexiteer MP blasts 'You 're wrong ! '
The Brexiteer MP added : `` So I think it 's about resolution , it 's about determination and , of course , the establishment that likes the European Union will work with the European Union to try to make it difficult for a British negotiator .
`` I think it 's been dreadful the way leading politicians , particularly on the opposition benches , have been working very actively with the European Union . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement on the state of play of the talks following the ninth round of meetings with counterpart Michel Barnier .
Lord Frost insisted there is still a chance for a trade deal to be agreed before the year is out but noted clear differences remain on the contentious issues .
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Brexit: Redwood tells Johnson to show 'determination' in talks
Boris Johnson is due to assess the state of the Brexit negotiations in a video call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday afternoon. The trade talks have progressed with difficulty because of a persistent divergence on the issues of fishing, state aid and the level-playing field the European Union has been calling for. Speaking to Un-locked, Conservative MP John Redwood insisted the Prime Minister should channel the "complete determination" Margaret Thatcher showed Brussels when renegotiating the terms of the UK's contributions to the common budget in the 1980s.
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Mr Redwood said: "The distinguishing characteristic of her excellent renegotiations of our money settlement was complete determination. "She was told by the official Civil Service and the UK establishment that what she wanted to do was breaking the law, was quite impossible, it was against the treaties. "Those days, as a member of the European Union, we were fully under their law and the ultimate sovereign power in our country was the European Court of Justice." Mr Johnson's Government also has faced accusations of planning to break the law after Cabinet tabled the controversial Internal Market Bill earlier last month. JUST IN: Ann Widdecombe fears Boris Johnson is about to 'sell-out' the UK in trade deal with the EU
Boris Johnson should adopt the "complete determination" Thatcher had, Redwood suggested
Brexit news: John Redwood said Thatcher had also been advised not to go against the EU
The Prime Minister has maintained the legislation protects the sanctity of the UK's internal market but his failure to back down on the bill pushed Brussels into launching legal proceedings against the Government. Mr Redwood however insited the UK must remain resolute: "Margaret Thatcher said, 'this is right. I know it is right that we get some of our money back, we're paying far too much in and getting too little back in return.' "And she ignored the fact it would be a break in the treaties. Withhold the money, the European Union thought she was serious, and they were right – she was serious. "And they were worried she would simply withhold the payments and put them into a legal problem so they did the decent thing and they gave her a pretty generous improvement on the dreadful settlement Edward Heath had negotiated and the Labour Government had endorses in the 1970s." READ MORE: Naga Munchetty cuts off James Cleverly as Brexiteer MP blasts 'You're wrong!'
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The Brexiteer MP added: "So I think it's about resolution, it's about determination and, of course, the establishment that likes the European Union will work with the European Union to try to make it difficult for a British negotiator. "I think it's been dreadful the way leading politicians, particularly on the opposition benches, have been working very actively with the European Union." UK negotiator Lord Frost on Friday issued a statement on the state of play of the talks following the ninth round of meetings with counterpart Michel Barnier. Lord Frost insisted there is still a chance for a trade deal to be agreed before the year is out but noted clear differences remain on the contentious issues. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Sadiq Khan 'running London into ground' and risks collapsing Labour's last Red Wall - poll

Four years after he was elected on 57 percent of the vote , Mr Khan is facing mounting calls for action as the capital ’ s crime rate soars and Transport for London faces a shutdown unless a Government bailout is secured .
With just seven months to go before Londoners will vote in next year ’ s mayoral elections , Mr Khan ’ s Tory challenger Shaun Bailey is stepping up his mission to transform the capital if he wins .
Express.co.uk conducted a survey asking readers if Mr Khan ’ s management of the metropolitan city would bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wall ” in the south .
The overwhelming majority ( 87 percent ; 3,142 ) said his handling of the problems blighting the city of nine million would damage the party ’ s reputation in the region .
Only one in 10 respondents ( 308 ) said Mr Khan ’ s stint in City Hall would not result in a lasting negative effect for the opposition party , led by Sir Keir Starmer .
Just three percent ( 110 ) of readers who took part in the ballot said they were not sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In comments , many readers expressed their disappointment at how the city ’ s problems had multiplied under Mr Khan .
One person questioned if the mayor was running the city at all , saying he was instead “ running it into the ground ” .
They added : “ And to make matters worse he has been handed Crossrail by Johnson .
“ One would then assume that Johnson either does n't care about our capital or he is assisting Khan 's demise at London 's expense.
” READ MORE : Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands more than £29BILLION Another person simply said : “ London is no longer a capital to be proud of.
” Others said while they disagreed with Mr Khan ’ s management style , they did not foresee a collapse of the Red Wall .
They claimed Labour voters would continue to be loyal to the party , despite the mayor ’ s lack of action on many fronts .
One person said even if Mr Khan was deemed to be among the city ’ s poorest leaders , “ he ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the dynamics of population in today ’ s London will ensure that ” .
DO N'T MISS London lockdown : Sadiq Khan plan sparks fears capital to be shut down [ WARNING ] 'Sadiq 's running London into the ground ' Tory warning for Labour [ VIDOE ] End Labour in London : Bailey explains how Tories can break 'red wall ' [ EXPLAINED ] Another reader agreed , saying : “ I do n't believe anything Khan does or does n't do for London will make any difference to the Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially had warmed to the prospect of Mr Bailey winning the election , they are unconvinced he could do a better job than Mr Khan .
They wrote : “ I thought Shaun was okay back some time ago , but looks just like another one that would turn when in position.
” This week TfL bosses warned the network faces a complete shutdown if a further Government bailout of £2 billion is not secured .
They predicted the “ doomsday scenario ” following the network ’ s heavy losses due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to a £1.6bn bailout , a deal which is due to expire in two weeks .
In an interview with BBC London , Boris Johnson said any further deal would be reliant on Mr Khan `` taking some steps to show more prudence in how he handles his money '' .
The Prime Minister warned the Mayor `` must cut his coat to suit his cloth '' .

Sadiq Khan is 'running London into the ground' warns Vasey
Four years after he was elected on 57 percent of the vote, Mr Khan is facing mounting calls for action as the capital’s crime rate soars and Transport for London faces a shutdown unless a Government bailout is secured. With just seven months to go before Londoners will vote in next year’s mayoral elections, Mr Khan’s Tory challenger Shaun Bailey is stepping up his mission to transform the capital if he wins.
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Express.co.uk conducted a survey asking readers if Mr Khan’s management of the metropolitan city would bring about the collapse of the “Red Wall” in the south. The overwhelming majority (87 percent; 3,142) said his handling of the problems blighting the city of nine million would damage the party’s reputation in the region. Only one in 10 respondents (308) said Mr Khan’s stint in City Hall would not result in a lasting negative effect for the opposition party, led by Sir Keir Starmer. Just three percent (110) of readers who took part in the ballot said they were not sure how his performance would affect Labour.
A poll has found readers believe Mr Khan has damaged Labour's Red Wall in the south
Sadiq Khan is facing criticism over his handling of London's problems
In comments, many readers expressed their disappointment at how the city’s problems had multiplied under Mr Khan. One person questioned if the mayor was running the city at all, saying he was instead “running it into the ground”. They added: “And to make matters worse he has been handed Crossrail by Johnson. “One would then assume that Johnson either doesn't care about our capital or he is assisting Khan's demise at London's expense.” READ MORE: Is he having a laugh? Sadiq Khan demands more than £29BILLION
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Mr Khan was elected Mayor of London in 2016
The Mayor of London takes part in a tennis game at Wimbledon
Transport for London bosses warned they may be forced to shut down the network
Another reader agreed, saying: “I don't believe anything Khan does or doesn't do for London will make any difference to the Red Wall.” One person said while they initially had warmed to the prospect of Mr Bailey winning the election, they are unconvinced he could do a better job than Mr Khan. They wrote: “I thought Shaun was okay back some time ago, but looks just like another one that would turn when in position.” This week TfL bosses warned the network faces a complete shutdown if a further Government bailout of £2 billion is not secured.
Sadiq Khan's 'biggest failure' is crime says Shaun Bailey
They predicted the “doomsday scenario” following the network’s heavy losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. In May the Government agreed to a £1.6bn bailout, a deal which is due to expire in two weeks. In an interview with BBC London, Boris Johnson said any further deal would be reliant on Mr Khan "taking some steps to show more prudence in how he handles his money". The Prime Minister warned the Mayor "must cut his coat to suit his cloth".
Boris Johnson said another bailout for TfL would be conditional on Mr Khan's good use of the money


thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--'UK won't roll over for EU' Boris's defiant message to Brussels in crunch meeting

Boris Johnson is set to take control of the Brexit negotiations later today when he speaks to Ursula von der Leyen in a video-conference call to “ take stock of negotiations and discuss next steps ” .
Speaking to Mark Dolan on talkRADIO on Friday , Tory MP and lead Brexiteer Peter Bone revealed what Boris Johnson plans to tell Ms von der Leyen in the meeting .
He said that Boris will `` stand up to the EU and stand up for the British people '' as the pressure to strike a Brexit deal intensifies .
Mr Bone explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always does .
They pretend to play hardball right up to the end when they agreement is done .
`` But now we have a Government that does n't roll over to the EU .
We have a leader that stands up to the EU , and stands up for the British people .
`` That is what Boris will tell the president of the EU . ''
The leading Brexiter said the last-ditch meeting between the two leaders was `` significant '' .
JUST IN : Ann Widdecombe ridicules EU 's latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think what it is saying to the EU is stop messing around with our negotiators .
The Prime Minister is now in control , do n't mess him about . ''
Mr Bone also criticised reports that a compromise on fisheries was in reach , with Britain offering a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets to allow them to prepare for the post-Brexit changes .
The Tory MP said : `` It sounds like caving into the EU and letting them continue to take our fish .
`` We are an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our own waters and decide who can fish in them .
`` There is no other EU agreement that requires the third-party country to give up its fishing rights .
That is caving into the EU .
`` People forget that it is much more in the EU 's interest to do a deal with the UK than the other way around .
`` They sell a hundred billion pounds more to us than we do to them . ''
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Brexit: Peter Bone tells the EU to 'stop messing around' in talks
Boris Johnson is set to take control of the Brexit negotiations later today when he speaks to Ursula von der Leyen in a video-conference call to “take stock of negotiations and discuss next steps”. Speaking to Mark Dolan on talkRADIO on Friday, Tory MP and lead Brexiteer Peter Bone revealed what Boris Johnson plans to tell Ms von der Leyen in the meeting. He said that Boris will "stand up to the EU and stand up for the British people" as the pressure to strike a Brexit deal intensifies.
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Mr Bone explained: "This is what the EU always does. They pretend to play hardball right up to the end when they agreement is done. "But now we have a Government that doesn't roll over to the EU. We have a leader that stands up to the EU, and stands up for the British people. "That is what Boris will tell the president of the EU." The leading Brexiter said the last-ditch meeting between the two leaders was "significant". JUST IN: Ann Widdecombe ridicules EU's latest threats on Brexit
Johnson was handed a boost by German chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday
Peter Bone revealed that Boris Johnsons plans to tell Ms von der Leyen in the meeting
He added: "I think what it is saying to the EU is stop messing around with our negotiators. The Prime Minister is now in control, don't mess him about." Mr Bone also criticised reports that a compromise on fisheries was in reach, with Britain offering a three-year transition period for European fishing fleets to allow them to prepare for the post-Brexit changes. The Tory MP said: "It sounds like caving into the EU and letting them continue to take our fish. "We are an independent sovereign nation. We will control our own waters and decide who can fish in them.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson says securing a deal is 'up to the EU'
Bone also criticised reports that a compromise on fisheries was in reach
Boris Johnson is set to take control of the Brexit negotiations later today when he speaks to Ursula von der Leyen


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Brexit boom plan: How Britain will trade its way out of crisis outlined

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express , international trade secretary Liz Truss said there is every reason to be optimistic about the UK ’ s long term future with countries lining up to make agreements .
Hot from agreeing a deal with Japan which will boost trade by £15.2 billion , Ms Truss said that another blockbuster deal is “ just months away ” with Australia while significant progress has been made with the USA and New Zealand .
Significantly , the UK is on the verge of joining one of the world ’ s biggest trade blocs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) - one of the fastest economic growth areas in the world - thanks to the agreement with Japan .
Other rollover deals from the EU in the pipeline include ones with Canada , Vietnam and Singapore .
Ms Truss said that Britain is on course for being a world hub for free trade boosting businesses across the country .
Her message of optimism comes as Boris Johnson yesterday told Ursula von der Leyen , the President of the European Commission , that time is running out for a trade deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the speed in which the Japan deal was agreed have boosted the government ’ s confidence that a deal with the EU is not essential .
In a Zoom call the Prime Minister warned Ms van der Leyen that Britain will stick by its October 15 deadline and is relaxed about trading on Australian terms with no formal deal .
According to Downing Street , the two leaders agreed that “ progress had been made in recent weeks but that significant gaps remained , notably but not only in the areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and governance.
” Ms Truss dismissed the Remainer “ naysayers ” who she said seemed to believe that a deal with the EU was more important than anything else and should exclude other trade deals .
She accused them of “ making a false choice ” .
“ First of all we want to get a deal with the EU as well .
It is perfectly possible .
I don ’ t see this as an ‘ either or ’ it ’ s an ‘ and ’ .
” Ms Truss also dismissed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Presidential election will kill off hopes of a trade deal because of pressure from the EU over Ireland .
“ We are completely committed to the Good Friday Agreement so we can address all the concerns that have been raised .
During the talks I have been having , as well as talking to my counterparts in the trade department , I have also been talking to the Democrats and Republicans .
“ That ’ s clearly important because every deal has to be passed through Congress and there is strong cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
“ People recognise that we are a high standard country , we are not going to be undercutting US workers , we are not going to be posing a threat to US manufacturing , we are complimentary countries who already do a lot of business together .
“ So I think the Americans are as excited about the opportunities for that as we are.
” She also noted that the US is keen to link the world ’ s two biggest financial services centres in the City of London and New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will boost trade annually by an estimated £15.3 billion and wages by £1.8 billion particularly benefiting Scotland , the North East and the Midlands .
Currently UK companies pay £500 million in tariffs to the US which she wants ended .
She highlighted dinner plates with a 28 percent tariff into the US .
“ With dinner plates we have got places like Stoke on Trent who have got some of the best manufacturers in the world with places like Wedgewood .
“ We particularly want those unfair tariffs removed on Scotch whisky.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her success with Japan which also defied claims by Remainers that Britain would be mired in talks for years .
The deal has been a major boost for businesses in Scotland , the East Midlands , and London already .
“ People said we couldn ’ t get a trade deal with Japan and we couldn ’ t do it quickly but they also said that we would get worse terms than the EU in fact we got better terms .
“ So whether it is for British tech companies , British creative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling to and from Japan and of course the recognition of 70 geographical indicators across Britain , so that is from Cornish cottage cream to the Stornoway black pudding will now be recognised in Japan .
“ It really is a very positive deal .
I think what shows is that we can do things differently from the EU , we can go further and faster than the EU and we also have got a more open approach to trade.
” One area of growth is services which is potentially so big the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure on it so Ms Truss has asked Tony Venables at Oxford University to carry out a study .
“ Britain is the second largest services exporter in the world and we have been held back by being part of the EU because they didn ’ t want those types of deals in services and now we can really unleash the potential of those fantastic British industries whether it ’ s computer gaming , financial services , our brilliant creative industries , technology as well as all the traditional British products , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and of course the food and drink people like to enjoy the world over.
” She pointed out that the other “ really important point about the Japan deal ” is that they are committing us to access to the TPP .
The big free trade area covers 11 countries all the way from Mexico , Peru to Vietnam and Malaysia where UK companies already do over £110 billion of business .
She argued that bringing down trade barriers will enable Britain to trade its way to recovery after coronavirus .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see suppressed demand so it is really important that we as Britain get a bigger slice of the global pie.
” Asked if we can trade our way to recovery , she said : “ Yes .
We are trading nation , two thirds of our economy is trade , imports and exports , so the answer is to be selling more of our products overseas .
“ That ’ s what the future looks like for Britain , that ’ s how we are going to pay our way in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim is for us to be a hub at the centre of trade networks around the world , giving our businesses access to those markets and making us a great trading nation which we always have been and we have even more opportunity to realise that.
” She acknowledged that there will be “ tough times ahead ” because of Covid-19 .
“ But I do think the long term future for Britain is positive .
I am optimistic about the future.
” And she believes that people in Britain will “ absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Truss also hailed her predecessor Liam Fox ’ s bid to become the new head of the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) .
“ Again lots of people said he wouldn ’ t get through the first round .
There were lots of naysayers and he ’ s proved them all wrong .
“ He ’ s also got the belief in free trade which is so important .
What we can ’ t have after this coronavirus crisis is protectionism , countries turning in on themselves , we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proponent of that .
There ’ s all to play for.
” She said his success would help sort out the problem of China breaking the rules .
“ China has not followed the rules , whether that is in fourth technology transfer , subsidies for state owned enterprises , IT issues .
That is why we need to reform the WTO to make sure it is fair trade as well as free trade .
“ The WTO rule book hasn ’ t been updated since 1995 when the internet was hardly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world with digital and data and it has not caught up with that .
”

Brexit: Redwood tells Johnson to show 'determination' in talks
In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express, international trade secretary Liz Truss said there is every reason to be optimistic about the UK’s long term future with countries lining up to make agreements. Hot from agreeing a deal with Japan which will boost trade by £15.2 billion, Ms Truss said that another blockbuster deal is “just months away” with Australia while significant progress has been made with the USA and New Zealand.
Significantly, the UK is on the verge of joining one of the world’s biggest trade blocs, the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - one of the fastest economic growth areas in the world - thanks to the agreement with Japan. Other rollover deals from the EU in the pipeline include ones with Canada, Vietnam and Singapore. Ms Truss said that Britain is on course for being a world hub for free trade boosting businesses across the country. Her message of optimism comes as Boris Johnson yesterday told Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, that time is running out for a trade deal with the UK. The state of trade talks and the speed in which the Japan deal was agreed have boosted the government’s confidence that a deal with the EU is not essential. In a Zoom call the Prime Minister warned Ms van der Leyen that Britain will stick by its October 15 deadline and is relaxed about trading on Australian terms with no formal deal. According to Downing Street, the two leaders agreed that “progress had been made in recent weeks but that significant gaps remained, notably but not only in the areas of fisheries, the level playing field, and governance.”
Brexit boom plan: How Britain will trade its way out of crisis outlined
International trade secretary Liz Truss
Ms Truss dismissed the Remainer “naysayers” who she said seemed to believe that a deal with the EU was more important than anything else and should exclude other trade deals. She accused them of “making a false choice”. “First of all we want to get a deal with the EU as well. It is perfectly possible. I don’t see this as an ‘either or’ it’s an ‘and’.” Ms Truss also dismissed claims that a Joe Biden victory in the Presidential election will kill off hopes of a trade deal because of pressure from the EU over Ireland. “We are completely committed to the Good Friday Agreement so we can address all the concerns that have been raised. During the talks I have been having, as well as talking to my counterparts in the trade department, I have also been talking to the Democrats and Republicans. “That’s clearly important because every deal has to be passed through Congress and there is strong cross party support for a deal with the UK. “People recognise that we are a high standard country, we are not going to be undercutting US workers, we are not going to be posing a threat to US manufacturing, we are complimentary countries who already do a lot of business together.
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Ms Truss also dismissed claims that a Joe Biden victory in the Presidential election will kill off hopes of a trade deal
“So I think the Americans are as excited about the opportunities for that as we are.” She also noted that the US is keen to link the world’s two biggest financial services centres in the City of London and New York. A deal with the US will boost trade annually by an estimated £15.3 billion and wages by £1.8 billion particularly benefiting Scotland, the North East and the Midlands. Currently UK companies pay £500 million in tariffs to the US which she wants ended. She highlighted dinner plates with a 28 percent tariff into the US. “With dinner plates we have got places like Stoke on Trent who have got some of the best manufacturers in the world with places like Wedgewood. “We particularly want those unfair tariffs removed on Scotch whisky.” The senior minister also revelled in her success with Japan which also defied claims by Remainers that Britain would be mired in talks for years.
Boris Johnson yesterday told Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, that time is running out for a trade deal with the UK
The deal has been a major boost for businesses in Scotland, the East Midlands, and London already. “People said we couldn’t get a trade deal with Japan and we couldn’t do it quickly but they also said that we would get worse terms than the EU in fact we got better terms. “So whether it is for British tech companies, British creative industries, financial services, business people travelling to and from Japan and of course the recognition of 70 geographical indicators across Britain, so that is from Cornish cottage cream to the Stornoway black pudding will now be recognised in Japan. “It really is a very positive deal. I think what shows is that we can do things differently from the EU, we can go further and faster than the EU and we also have got a more open approach to trade.” One area of growth is services which is potentially so big the government does not actually have an accurate figure on it so Ms Truss has asked Tony Venables at Oxford University to carry out a study. “Britain is the second largest services exporter in the world and we have been held back by being part of the EU because they didn’t want those types of deals in services and now we can really unleash the potential of those fantastic British industries whether it’s computer gaming, financial services, our brilliant creative industries, technology as well as all the traditional British products, the manufactured goods which get a tariff reduction and of course the food and drink people like to enjoy the world over.”
She pointed out that the other “really important point about the Japan deal” is that they are committing us to access to the TPP. The big free trade area covers 11 countries all the way from Mexico, Peru to Vietnam and Malaysia where UK companies already do over £110 billion of business. She argued that bringing down trade barriers will enable Britain to trade its way to recovery after coronavirus. “As we recover from coronavirus we are going to see suppressed demand so it is really important that we as Britain get a bigger slice of the global pie.” Asked if we can trade our way to recovery, she said: “Yes. We are trading nation, two thirds of our economy is trade, imports and exports, so the answer is to be selling more of our products overseas. “That’s what the future looks like for Britain, that’s how we are going to pay our way in the world.” She added: “My aim is for us to be a hub at the centre of trade networks around the world, giving our businesses access to those markets and making us a great trading nation which we always have been and we have even more opportunity to realise that.” She acknowledged that there will be “tough times ahead” because of Covid-19.
The big free trade area covers 11 countries all the way from Mexico, Peru to Vietnam and Malaysia where UK companies already do over £110 billion of business


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Raise YOUR standards EU! UK issues BLOCK warning in brutal slap down for Brussels

The warning from international trade secretary Liz Truss came as new concerns over EU standards have been highlighted by meat inspectors .
They have warned that a decision by Brussels to downgrade inspections of pork could allow tuberculosis into the food chain .
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Express , Ms Truss also agreed that critics of US food standards trying to block a free trade deal with America are guilty of “ double standards ” by ignoring dubious practices in the EU .
According to the European Working Community y the EU to only have “ visual only ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped cutting lymph nodes in pigs ’ heads , which are known to contain abscesses and tuberculosis lesions .
Under previous systems , the pigs ’ head would have been rejected for food , but now the meat is minced to make sausages and meat pies , spreading the pus from the abscesses and TB material throughout these products .
“ I don ’ t think you can prove it ’ s safe to feed people abscesses , pus and TB material.
” Hot from achieving a major success into ending the 23-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Truss said : “ From now on now we are no longer a member of the EU they have to conform with British standards to come into this country .
That applies to countries in the EU , the US , Australia and Japan .
“ Of course we have to continue to have high standards to expect those countries to accept our food as we have managed to persuade the Americans to accept British beef after 23 years.
” She mocked those who are demanding that certain US foods are not included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I find really odd is that there seem to be people campaigning against things that are already illegal here in Britain .
It is illegal to sell chlorinated chicken , it is illegal to sell hormone injected beef.
” She added : “ In general there is an issue with people trying to refight the referendum.
” One of her main priorities is to end the ban on British lamb to the US , the world ’ s second biggest importer of the meat with just a 3 per cent share worth £18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cabinet minister in charge of Britain ’ s farming , she said : “ I ’ m still a passionate supporter of British food .
I think we sell the best food in the world and we shouldn ’ t be defensive about it because people around the world want to buy it .
They like our high end , best standards , they like the quality , they like the tradition .
“ British stilton or cheddar or whether it is our beef or lamb , there is a huge premium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This week she has seen Northern Irish beef being sent to Philadelphia with the end of the US ban and Cornish clotted cream produced by Rodda ’ s for afternoon tea in Japan .
She said : “ Over the last few years we have seen a real boom in exports .
“ We are now a net exporter of dairy products to the rest of the world .
I went to Davidstow last week and I saw Cathedral City cheese is entering the US market for the first time .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to offer the world .
“ Of course we should maintain our standards , we have no intention of lowering them .
We shouldn ’ t be afraid we should be positive about what we have to offer.
” The Countryside Alliance said that the revelations about the EU showed why British food needs to be clearly marked with a Union Jack stamp .
The organisation 's director of communications Mo Metcalf-Fisher said : `` The reality is UK meat is produced to impeccable world leading standards both environmentally and in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is vital that packaging claiming to offer our superior product is clearly labelled so as to never mislead the consumer .
Never has it been more important to buy British & support British farming . ''

Brexit: Liz Truss on food standards in possible US trade deal
The warning from international trade secretary Liz Truss came as new concerns over EU standards have been highlighted by meat inspectors. They have warned that a decision by Brussels to downgrade inspections of pork could allow tuberculosis into the food chain.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Express, Ms Truss also agreed that critics of US food standards trying to block a free trade deal with America are guilty of “double standards” by ignoring dubious practices in the EU. According to the European Working Community y the EU to only have “visual only” inspections. He said: “Inspectors stopped cutting lymph nodes in pigs’ heads, which are known to contain abscesses and tuberculosis lesions. Under previous systems, the pigs’ head would have been rejected for food, but now the meat is minced to make sausages and meat pies, spreading the pus from the abscesses and TB material throughout these products. “I don’t think you can prove it’s safe to feed people abscesses, pus and TB material.” Hot from achieving a major success into ending the 23-year US ban on British beef, Ms Truss said: “From now on now we are no longer a member of the EU they have to conform with British standards to come into this country. That applies to countries in the EU, the US, Australia and Japan.
UK issues block warning in brutal slap down for Brussels
The warning from international trade secretary Liz Truss came as new concerns over EU standards have
“Of course we have to continue to have high standards to expect those countries to accept our food as we have managed to persuade the Americans to accept British beef after 23 years.” She mocked those who are demanding that certain US foods are not included in a trade deal. “What I find really odd is that there seem to be people campaigning against things that are already illegal here in Britain. It is illegal to sell chlorinated chicken, it is illegal to sell hormone injected beef.” She added: “In general there is an issue with people trying to refight the referendum.” One of her main priorities is to end the ban on British lamb to the US, the world’s second biggest importer of the meat with just a 3 per cent share worth £18 million. As someone who was previously the cabinet minister in charge of Britain’s farming, she said: “I’m still a passionate supporter of British food. I think we sell the best food in the world and we shouldn’t be defensive about it because people around the world want to buy it. They like our high end, best standards, they like the quality, they like the tradition.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-03--Spy panic: Thinktank calls for BAN on British spies joining hostile foreign governments

The Tactics Institute has raised the problem of former spies going to work for foreign powers in a major new report which also highlights the need to combat cyber attacks .
The report , written by Alan Brill , a senior director at Kroll , the high-tech investigations practice , Angelos Kaskanis , an expert on terrorism and security studies from the University of Thrace ; Ritesh Kotak , a cybersecurity analyst and consultant , who worked for a decade advising the Canadian Police ; Brigadier-General Metodi Hadji-Janev security analyst and Associate Professor at the Military Academy General Mihailo Apostolski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a senior lecturer in law at the University of York , has painted a worrying picture where technology such as COVID ’ s track and trace , can be repurposed to suppress opposition and track political dissidents .
It has warned that the sale of technology and know-how to states who use it against their opponents or to subvert democracy , is short-sighted and risks surrendering the West ’ s “ capability ” lead .
In particular the report ’ s authors were critical of the unregulated market of former spies selling their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies or regimes with poor human rights records and a history of suppressing their political opponents .
The report has set out examples of both legitimate and non-legitmate corporate cyber operations .
The Milan based Hacking Team , is one such company .
Hacking Team work with a number of law enforcement agencies to break encryption , allowing the police to monitor communications between criminal groups .
At the other end of the spectrum they detail the notorious Project Raven .
Project Raven was a UAE funded project , which commissioned US-firm DarkMatter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ …former National Security Agency hackers and other US intelligence and military veterans to build and hone an Emirati talent pool able to compromise the computers of political dissidents at home and abroad.
” Targets included UK and American citizens and critics of the regime such as the British journalist Rori Donaghy .
Speaking to Reuters last year , one former DarkMatter employee said US trained government hackers , “ …employed state-of-the-art cyber-espionage tools on behalf of a foreign intelligence service that spies on human rights activists , journalists and political rivals ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enables the continuation of an old game by new means .
Last year Russia unveiled a memorial plaque in memory of the notorious Cambridge Five espionage network that provided the USSR with valuable insights for decades .
However , the celebration of these members of the British establishment as Soviet heroes disguises the fact that one of the main instruments for leveraging their cooperation was blackmail .
The danger of finding and threatening to reveal ‘ compromising ’ details of one ’ s private life – using the threat as leverage – is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent high-profile case to elicit the cooperation of a high-ranking business leader involved the Amazon CEO , Jeff Bezos .
In January 2020 , UN investigators released a report that concluded with ‘ reasonable certainty ’ that Crown Prince Mohammed of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA ) was involved in hacking Bezos ' phone ” the report said .

Thinktank calls for ban on British spies joining hostile foreign governments
The Tactics Institute has raised the problem of former spies going to work for foreign powers in a major new report which also highlights the need to combat cyber attacks. The report, written by Alan Brill, a senior director at Kroll, the high-tech investigations practice, Angelos Kaskanis, an expert on terrorism and security studies from the University of Thrace; Ritesh Kotak, a cybersecurity analyst and consultant, who worked for a decade advising the Canadian Police; Brigadier-General Metodi Hadji-Janev security analyst and Associate Professor at the Military Academy General Mihailo Apostolski in Skopje; and Dimitrios Tsarapatsanis, a senior lecturer in law at the University of York, has painted a worrying picture where technology such as COVID’s track and trace, can be repurposed to suppress opposition and track political dissidents.
It has warned that the sale of technology and know-how to states who use it against their opponents or to subvert democracy, is short-sighted and risks surrendering the West’s “capability” lead. In particular the report’s authors were critical of the unregulated market of former spies selling their services to the highest bidder, whether companies or regimes with poor human rights records and a history of suppressing their political opponents. The report has set out examples of both legitimate and non-legitmate corporate cyber operations. The Milan based Hacking Team, is one such company. Hacking Team work with a number of law enforcement agencies to break encryption, allowing the police to monitor communications between criminal groups. At the other end of the spectrum they detail the notorious Project Raven. Project Raven was a UAE funded project, which commissioned US-firm DarkMatter, a company that hired, “…former National Security Agency hackers and other US intelligence and military veterans to build and hone an Emirati talent pool able to compromise the computers of political dissidents at home and abroad.” Targets included UK and American citizens and critics of the regime such as the British journalist Rori Donaghy.
The report has set out examples of both legitimate and non-legitmate corporate cyber operations
Speaking to Reuters last year, one former DarkMatter employee said US trained government hackers, “…employed state-of-the-art cyber-espionage tools on behalf of a foreign intelligence service that spies on human rights activists, journalists and political rivals”. “In some respects, cyberspace merely enables the continuation of an old game by new means. Last year Russia unveiled a memorial plaque in memory of the notorious Cambridge Five espionage network that provided the USSR with valuable insights for decades. However, the celebration of these members of the British establishment as Soviet heroes disguises the fact that one of the main instruments for leveraging their cooperation was blackmail. The danger of finding and threatening to reveal ‘compromising’ details of one’s private life – using the threat as leverage – is an ancient technique in espionage. The most recent high-profile case to elicit the cooperation of a high-ranking business leader involved the Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos. In January 2020, UN investigators released a report that concluded with ‘reasonable certainty’ that Crown Prince Mohammed of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was involved in hacking Bezos' phone” the report said.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Boris Johnson: PM under pressure over Tory covid revolt - Have YOUR SAY

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Coronavirus cases in the UK have continued to sky rocket , with more than 12,000 positive results recorded in Britain yesterday - the highest daily rate ever recorded .
And while it ’ s crucial we all continue to follow the rules , it can be hard to keep track of all the restrictions ; can I have six people in my home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the garden ?
Even the Prime Minister has struggled to remember what ’ s what .
Boris Johnson was forced to apologise after he ‘ misspoke ’ about the rules in the North East where more local lockdowns have been put in place .
And his week hasn ’ t improved since .
The PM was left red-faced during a round of regional TV interviews when he was seen scrabbling on the floor for his notes when pressed on his pledge of a “ massive investment ” into Leeds General Infirmary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the figure he was after , Mr Johnson abandoned his cheat sheet altogether and instead shouted to an aide off camera , telling interviewer Phil Bodmer : “ No , I ca n't give you the ... give me the number somebody !
Give me ... who 's got the number for Leeds ?
Give me the number for Leeds !
“ I ’ m so sorry , I do n't , I do n't , I would , I would if ... someone will supply you the number .
Before you leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number for Leeds !
” READ MORE : Boris explodes as Marr confronts him on health and ask will you QUIT ?

Boris Johnson: New restrictions are the ‘last thing we want to do’
Coronavirus cases in the UK have continued to sky rocket, with more than 12,000 positive results recorded in Britain yesterday - the highest daily rate ever recorded. And while it’s crucial we all continue to follow the rules, it can be hard to keep track of all the restrictions; can I have six people in my home, or do they have to sit in the garden? Even the Prime Minister has struggled to remember what’s what.
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Boris Johnson was forced to apologise after he ‘misspoke’ about the rules in the North East where more local lockdowns have been put in place. And his week hasn’t improved since. The PM was left red-faced during a round of regional TV interviews when he was seen scrabbling on the floor for his notes when pressed on his pledge of a “massive investment” into Leeds General Infirmary. On realising he couldn’t find the figure he was after, Mr Johnson abandoned his cheat sheet altogether and instead shouted to an aide off camera, telling interviewer Phil Bodmer: “No, I can't give you the... give me the number somebody! Give me... who's got the number for Leeds? Give me the number for Leeds! “I’m so sorry, I don't, I don't, I would, I would if... someone will supply you the number. Before you leave this room someone will supply you the number for Leeds!” READ MORE: Boris explodes as Marr confronts him on health and ask will you QUIT?
Boris Johnson approval ratings - Have YOUR Say on how our PM is doing
READ MORE London lockdown fears as Sadiq Khan warns capital at 'tipping point... The awkward exchange was quickly picked up on social media, where critics of the Prime Minister mercilessly mocked him over the blunder. Referencing Saturday’s Brexit meeting with Ursula Von Der Leyen, one Twitter user wrote: “This is the charlatan that you will be speaking to today @vonderleyen. Good luck getting any sense out of him! @BBCLookNorth tried. Well at least he's funnier than Gove.” Another posted: “It's embarrassing. He just comes across as a bumbling fool.” While a third wrote: “This is the level of incompetence we have to put up with. A lazy PM not prepared to put the effort in to prepare for the interview. Winging and blagging throughout.” One added: “Another robust and third car crash interview by a northern reporter with Boris Johnson yesterday. Think the north is showing how to press politicians properly for answers instead of letting them filibuster.”
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Boris Johnson approval rating: The Prime Minister is leading the UK's coronavirus response
Boris Johnson approval rating: Mr Johnson said he was unhappy about the restrictions he'd been forced to impose on the public
The Prime Minister fared better with Andrew Marr on Sunday morning, but seemed to lose his cool when the veteran BBC broadcaster pressed him over the perceived loss of support from Conservative MPs. Marr asked: "You are visibly and loudly losing the support of Tory MPs you most relied on in the past both in the House of Commons and in the House of Lords. "Steve Baker of the ERG said the consequences of taking away civil liberty to protect the public health have been devastating to our society and economy by any standard. What do you say to that? Mr Johnson insisted that, as a "freedom-loving" Conservative, he has been unhappy about having to impose on Britons to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus. “I don't want to impose measures like this. Are you crazy? This is the last thing to do." But his words are unlikely to quell the bubbling rebellion the Prime Minister could be facing in Parliament. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE SNP BLOCK: No referendum - Boris fires Scottish Independence warning Mr Johnson secured a thumping majority in the House of Commons in last December’s General Election, and the biggest election win the party has seen since 1987. But in recent days, the embattled Prime Minister has been attempting to crack down on a Tory rebellion after his backbench leader Graham Brady tabled an amendment to the motion to keep the emergency powers in the Coronavirus Act. Some 50 Tory MPs threw their names behind Mr Brady, the chairman of the Conservatives' backbench 1922 Committee. And while ultimately Mr Johnson secured the support he needed to renew the act in a 90-minute debate earlier this week, the motion will surely have left a mark on the PM. With a majority of 80 in the Commons, any revolt would need 41 Tories to defy the whip and Mr Brady proved he could whip up more than enough rebels - if needed. Mr Johnson is under immense pressure, there is not doubt of that. Faced with a global pandemic, along with the arrival of a new baby, the Prime Minister has a lot to tackle. But of pressing importance, aside from managing the UK’s coronavirus response, is the need to rebuild his plummeting approval ratings.
Boris Johnson approval rating: The Prime Minister has faced growing discontent in Commons


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--'Stands by what he says!' Rishi Sunak hailed as your favourite Blue Collar Tory in poll

Following the five-day event , Express.co.uk asked which of the top ministers is your favourite .
In a landslide victory , Chancellor Rishi Sunak was voted the favourite minister in the poll which ran from 11am on October 3 to 1pm October 4 .
Out of 3,717 votes , Mr Sunak nabbed 46 percent ( 1,740 ) of the votes .
The Home Secretary came second with just 27 percent ( 939 ) , with Michael Gove close behind at 22 percent ( 844 ) .
Mr Shapps got just three percent ( 106 ) of the votes , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 88 ) of the votes .
One reader said : “ Rishi Sunak .
At least he does n't get flustered and stands by what he says.
” A second person said : “ There only seems to be Sunak that actually has any integrity , so he gets my vote.
” Someone else backed Ms Patel but only if she actually did the things she says she would .
READ MORE : Rishi Sunak in candid apology to taxpayers for COVID-19 support cracks They said : “ I would definitely vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she will do actually materialised , so far it ’ s all words no action.
” A fifth person said : “ Gove IF he stays strong and does not concede ground to the EU.
” Another person echoed Mr Gove is the only one fit to take up the mantle of Prime Minister .
They said : “ Gove IMHO is the only one fit to take up the mantle of our failed prime minister , Boris has let us down and I believe he will sell us out to the EU.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bold to rebuild the economy , says DAVID DAVIS [ COMMENT ] Foreign aid 'must be in Britain 's interest ' says Dominic Raab [ REVEAL ] Rishi Sunak ’ s TAX WARNING : Online sales could be targeted [ INSIGHT ] During the five-day event , Mr Sunak apologised to those who fell through the gaps throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : “ I have said very candidly in the past and apologised to those people , we haven ’ t been able to help everyone in exactly the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s just practically very difficult to do and we have to protect the taxpayer and we have to have systems in place .
“ I have everyone in my mind all the time and what I would say is even if you haven ’ t been helped in exactly the way you want there always is something we have done that could benefit you .
”

Rishi Sunak apologises to those who ‘fell through support cracks’
Some of the UK’s top ministers including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove attended the Blue Collar Conservatism conference this week.
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Following the five-day event, Express.co.uk asked which of the top ministers is your favourite. In a landslide victory, Chancellor Rishi Sunak was voted the favourite minister in the poll which ran from 11am on October 3 to 1pm October 4. Out of 3,717 votes, Mr Sunak nabbed 46 percent (1,740) of the votes. The Home Secretary came second with just 27 percent (939), with Michael Gove close behind at 22 percent (844).
Rishi Sunak hailed as favourite Blue Collar Tory
Rishi Sunak hailed as Britain's favourite Tory
Mr Shapps got just three percent (106) of the votes, while the Education Secretary had just two percent (88) of the votes. One reader said: “Rishi Sunak. At least he doesn't get flustered and stands by what he says.” A second person said: “There only seems to be Sunak that actually has any integrity, so he gets my vote.” Someone else backed Ms Patel but only if she actually did the things she says she would. READ MORE: Rishi Sunak in candid apology to taxpayers for COVID-19 support cracks
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Priti Patel came second in the Express poll
They said: “I would definitely vote for Patel if the things she says she will do actually materialised, so far it’s all words no action.” A fifth person said: “Gove IF he stays strong and does not concede ground to the EU.” Another person echoed Mr Gove is the only one fit to take up the mantle of Prime Minister. They said: “Gove IMHO is the only one fit to take up the mantle of our failed prime minister, Boris has let us down and I believe he will sell us out to the EU.” DON'T MISS
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Michael Gove came third in the Express poll
During the five-day event, Mr Sunak apologised to those who fell through the gaps throughout the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “I have said very candidly in the past and apologised to those people, we haven’t been able to help everyone in exactly the way they would have liked. “Sometimes it’s just practically very difficult to do and we have to protect the taxpayer and we have to have systems in place. “I have everyone in my mind all the time and what I would say is even if you haven’t been helped in exactly the way you want there always is something we have done that could benefit you.”
Grant Shapps came second to last in the poll
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
Mr Gove used the conference to attack Brussels for its bad faith during Theresa May’s premiership when the UK tried to be accommodating in the talks. Home Secretary Ms Patel revealed the UK is working “actively” with EU countries but went on to slam other member states who are not “proactive” with the immigration crisis. Education Secretary Mr Williamson launched a passionate rant against snowflake universities refusing to provide a platform to certain political figures. Mr Shapps, the Transport Secretary, hailed new Tory MPs who replaced Labour veterans and hit out at the Labour Party for failing to keep promises over the years.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--Boris humiliates Macron as both UK and EU urge France to accept defeat on fishing demands

Emmanuel Macron is being pressured to give way to the UK on fisheries , in what would be a humiliating climbdown for the French President .
Thomas Kielinger , former London correspondent for Germany 's Die Welt , said that Mr Macron had become `` the elephant in the room '' .
It is understood that Mr Macron 's refusal to back down on his fishing demands is one of the biggest obstacles to a Brexit deal .
Mr Kielinger explained : `` The relations are coming to a crunch .
`` The fact they are going to talk means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When you look at the outstanding issues it is the level-playing field , state aid and fisheries .
`` Fisheries in terms of GDP is a very small matter indeed for the economies of both the EU and UK . ''
JUST IN : George Eustice threatens major standoff with EU trawlers He continued : `` But there is an exception - President Emmanuel Macron of France .
`` He is the elephant in the room .
He is looking at his re-electon in 2022 .
`` He does n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say I sold out the fisheries rights of French fishermen so there has to be a compromise .
`` That is the key issue they have to solve . ''
Boris Johnson 's demands for British fisheries received a huge boost this week after Angela Merkel appeared to back him .
On Friday Ms Merkel described the fisheries deal struck by Britain with Norway this week as a “ constructive indicator ” for Brexit .
British officials have long argued that Norway , which conducts annual negotiations with the EU on fishing quotas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Brexit deal .
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Brexit: Macron is the 'elephant in the room' says expert
Emmanuel Macron is being pressured to give way to the UK on fisheries, in what would be a humiliating climbdown for the French President. Thomas Kielinger, former London correspondent for Germany's Die Welt, said that Mr Macron had become "the elephant in the room". It is understood that Mr Macron's refusal to back down on his fishing demands is one of the biggest obstacles to a Brexit deal.
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Mr Kielinger explained: "The relations are coming to a crunch. "The fact they are going to talk means there is hope in the air. "When you look at the outstanding issues it is the level-playing field, state aid and fisheries. "Fisheries in terms of GDP is a very small matter indeed for the economies of both the EU and UK." JUST IN: George Eustice threatens major standoff with EU trawlers
Emmanuel Macron is being pressured to give way to the UK on fisheries
Boris Johnson's demands for British fisheries received a huge boost this week
He continued: "But there is an exception - President Emmanuel Macron of France. "He is the elephant in the room. He is looking at his re-electon in 2022. "He doesn't want to stand in front of his people and say I sold out the fisheries rights of French fishermen so there has to be a compromise. "That is the key issue they have to solve."
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Brexit: Farage says there may be 'more battles to be fought'
Merkel backed the fisheries deal struck by Britain with Norway this week
Macron is being pressured by Brussels and other EU leaders to make a humiliating compromise


thedailyexpress--2020-10-04--'Give us CANADA!' Boris gives EU last ultimatum or it's NO DEAL - 'We can live with that'

The Prime Minister warned Brussels the UK is “ utterly serious ” about its demands for legal freedom when transition arrangements end in December .
Mr Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen , European Commision president , spoke on Saturday after the final round of formal negotiations ended and agreed to give negotiators more time to reach an agreement .
The PM insisted yesterday ( SUN ) there is still hope a deal can be reached but said the country can thrive if it has to use World Trade Organisation rules like Australia .
“ I don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we can more than live with it , ” he said .
“ The people of this country have had enough , they have had this for a long , long time , being told that this or that was impossible or intolerable .
“ I think we can prosper mightily.
” Negotiators have been told to work “ intensively ” to resolve the remaining differences within weeks .
Mr Johnson wants a deal to be reached by October 15 , when EU leaders next meet , and has warned the negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals need time to adapt to changes that will come into force from January 1 .
But clashes over fishing rights , state aid subsidies to industry and governance have left the talks deadlocked .
“ There are some difficult issues that need to be fixed and there ’ s no question that the EU needs to understand that we are utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations , ” Mr Johnson told BBC One ’ s Andrew Marr Show .
“ Similarly , they need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very important .
The PM insisted the proposal on offer by the UK is a “ very good deal for the EU ” .
“ All we ’ re asking our friends and partners to offer is terms that they ’ ve already offered to Canada which as you know a long way away from here , ” he added .
“ We ’ re very close to our European friends and partners , we ’ ve been members of the EU for 45 years , I see no reason why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms.
” Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he believes a trade deal will be agreed but suggested if ministers “ completely drop the ball on Brexit ” he may return to frontline politics because there will be more “ battles to be fought ” .
He added : “ I sense from the Government ’ s language from the last few days , one or two of the things they ’ ve said on fisheries , some of the comments from Ursula von der Leyen reminding Boris Johnson and the Government that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year called the Withdrawal Agreement .
“ I sense there will be a compromise , I sense there will be a deal before the end of the year and it is one that will not fully satisfy many Brexiteers .
”

Boris Johnson: Brexit will bring ‘great opportunities’ for UK
The Prime Minister warned Brussels the UK is “utterly serious” about its demands for legal freedom when transition arrangements end in December. Mr Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen, European Commision president, spoke on Saturday after the final round of formal negotiations ended and agreed to give negotiators more time to reach an agreement. The PM insisted yesterday (SUN) there is still hope a deal can be reached but said the country can thrive if it has to use World Trade Organisation rules like Australia.
“I don’t want the Australian-WTO type outcome, particularly, but we can more than live with it,” he said. “The people of this country have had enough, they have had this for a long, long time, being told that this or that was impossible or intolerable. “I think we can prosper mightily.” Negotiators have been told to work “intensively” to resolve the remaining differences within weeks. Mr Johnson wants a deal to be reached by October 15, when EU leaders next meet, and has warned the negotiations cannot drag on because businesses and individuals need time to adapt to changes that will come into force from January 1.
The prime minister told the Andrew Marr Show there are some ‘difficult issues’ to fix
But clashes over fishing rights, state aid subsidies to industry and governance have left the talks deadlocked. “There are some difficult issues that need to be fixed and there’s no question that the EU needs to understand that we are utterly serious about needing to control our own laws and our own regulations,” Mr Johnson told BBC One’s Andrew Marr Show. “Similarly, they need to understand that the repatriation of UK fisheries is very important. The PM insisted the proposal on offer by the UK is a “very good deal for the EU”.
Boris Johnson warned Brussels the UK is 'utterly serious'
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