thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexit Fury: Barnier BLOCKS fisheries talks until Britain relaxes 'unrealistic' demands

Britain is keen to move on and progress talks .
However , Mr Barnier will not open up talks until the UK budges on other issues , it has emerged .
The chief negotiator is insisting on `` parallelism '' – where multiple aspects on a range of issues must be agreed before moving forward .
Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are at deadlock despite a desire by both sides to secure a deal before the transition period runs out on December 31 .
Mr Barnier , is meeting David Frost , the UK 's lead negotiator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair will be meeting outside of the scheduled negotiating timetable to discuss the stagnated talks .
Both sides have expressed they want to secure a deal but red lines have hindered progress .
Mr Frost said there has been `` little progress '' during trade negotiations with Michel Barnier amid differences on fisheries policy and state aid rules .
The official eighth round of talks will resume in London on Monday September 7 .
The UK had wanted a deal done at the end of July .
Mr Barnier says an agreement has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of October for it to be ratified around Europe by the end of the year .
JUST IN : Scotland second wave : Sturgeon warns country is in 'fragile position' However , one of the many issues yet to be agreed on is fisheries .
If there is no deal by October , European fishermen will be completely excluded from British waters under international law , causing a devastating impact on their fishing communities .
It came as France ’ s foreign affairs minister blasted the UK ’ s Brexit negotiating team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the UK 's negotiating team , saying they have an “ uncompromising and unrealistic attitude.
” Brexit : Mr Barnier says an agreement has to be in place by the end of October for it to be ratified around Europe by the end of the year Mr Drian is one of the first major voices from an EU government to speak out after Mr Barnier started phoning around EU capitals to demand they step in and support him .
During the same address to French ambassadors , the country ’ s state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said “ we ’ re not moving on our position , we can ’ t be weak.
” Both sides have accused the other of posing unachievable demands .
Of all the EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has taken the hardest stance with insiders saying the French President believes without a fisheries agreement there can be no trade deal .
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The French minister added the EU was as united as ever in reaching an ambitious Brexit deal but the ball was in Britain 's court .
Meanwhile his German counterpart Heiko Maas said Germany wanted `` the closest possible cooperation with Great Britain on foreign and security policy '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this policy with Brussels '' other EU countries would be more important in the future .

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Britain is keen to move on and progress talks. However, Mr Barnier will not open up talks until the UK budges on other issues, it has emerged. The chief negotiator is insisting on "parallelism" – where multiple aspects on a range of issues must be agreed before moving forward.
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Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are at deadlock despite a desire by both sides to secure a deal before the transition period runs out on December 31. Mr Barnier, is meeting David Frost, the UK's lead negotiator, in London on Tuesday. The pair will be meeting outside of the scheduled negotiating timetable to discuss the stagnated talks. Both sides have expressed they want to secure a deal but red lines have hindered progress.
Brexit: Michel Barnier has refused to open discussions on Britain's new fisheries proposals
Brexit: Mr Barnier will not open up talks until the UK budges on other issues
Mr Frost said there has been "little progress" during trade negotiations with Michel Barnier amid differences on fisheries policy and state aid rules. The official eighth round of talks will resume in London on Monday September 7. The UK had wanted a deal done at the end of July. Mr Barnier says an agreement has to be in place by the end of October for it to be ratified around Europe by the end of the year. JUST IN: Scotland second wave: Sturgeon warns country is in 'fragile position'
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Brexit: Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are at deadlock despite a desire by both sides to secure a deal before the transition period runs out
However, one of the many issues yet to be agreed on is fisheries. If there is no deal by October, European fishermen will be completely excluded from British waters under international law, causing a devastating impact on their fishing communities. It came as France’s foreign affairs minister blasted the UK’s Brexit negotiating team. Jean-Yves le Drian launched a scathing attack on the UK's negotiating team, saying they have an “uncompromising and unrealistic attitude.”
Brexit: The official eighth round of talks will resume in London on Monday September 7
Brexit: Mr Barnier says an agreement has to be in place by the end of October for it to be ratified around Europe by the end of the year
Mr Drian is one of the first major voices from an EU government to speak out after Mr Barnier started phoning around EU capitals to demand they step in and support him. During the same address to French ambassadors, the country’s state secretary for Europe, Clement Beaune, said “we’re not moving on our position, we can’t be weak.” Both sides have accused the other of posing unachievable demands. Of all the EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has taken the hardest stance with insiders saying the French President believes without a fisheries agreement there can be no trade deal. DON'T MISS Brexit BOOST: Boris Johnson hires former Australian PM as trade envoy [INSIGHT]
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In a speech to French ambassadors based in Europe, Mr Le Drian said: "The negotiations are not advancing because of an intransigent and, let's be clear, unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom." The French minister added the EU was as united as ever in reaching an ambitious Brexit deal but the ball was in Britain's court. Meanwhile his German counterpart Heiko Maas said Germany wanted "the closest possible cooperation with Great Britain on foreign and security policy". But he warned without "linking this policy with Brussels" other EU countries would be more important in the future.
Brexit: Mr Frost said there has been "little progress" during trade negotiations with Michel Barnier


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexit panic: UK holds emergency meeting with EU as transition period end date looms

EU chief Brexit negotiator , Michel Barnier , will travel to London for the last minute ‘ informal ’ talks with his UK counterpart David Frost .
The discussions are expected to focus on the two issues which have so far stalled negotiations , fishing rights and state aid rules .
But Mr Barnier has refused to open talks on the UK ’ s new fisheries proposals until the UK shifts on other issues .
He has urged for “ parallelism ” – where multiple elements on a range of topics are agreed before moving forward .
A Whitehall source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Brexit transition period will end in December , the country has “ realistically only a month ” to agree a deal in time for it to be ratified .
France has already accused the UK of deliberately stalling negotiations and holding unreasonable expectations .
The French foreign minister , Jean-Yves Le Drian , said : “ Negotiations are not advancing because of the intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom.
” He also accused the UK ’ s Brexit negotiating team for having an “ uncompromising and unrealistic attitude ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks are due to the EU ’ s stubbornness .
On source said : “ They don ’ t seem to be prepared to move on any of the big things.
” The EU wants Britain to continue to follow rules that prevent the Government from subsidising British companies over EU rivals .
But British ministers have said the UK should be free to set its own industrial policy .
Mr Johnson ’ s senior aide , Dominic Cummings , thinks that freedom on state aid could be one of Brexit 's main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU will not surrender to the pressure from the UK .
He said : “ On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe .

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EU chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, will travel to London for the last minute ‘informal’ talks with his UK counterpart David Frost. The discussions are expected to focus on the two issues which have so far stalled negotiations, fishing rights and state aid rules.
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But Mr Barnier has refused to open talks on the UK’s new fisheries proposals until the UK shifts on other issues. He has urged for “parallelism” – where multiple elements on a range of topics are agreed before moving forward. A Whitehall source told the Daily Mail that although Britain’s Brexit transition period will end in December, the country has “realistically only a month” to agree a deal in time for it to be ratified. France has already accused the UK of deliberately stalling negotiations and holding unreasonable expectations.
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Michel Barnier will travel to London for the last minute ‘informal’ talks
The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said: “Negotiations are not advancing because of the intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom.” He also accused the UK’s Brexit negotiating team for having an “uncompromising and unrealistic attitude”. But sources have said the stalled talks are due to the EU’s stubbornness. On source said: “They don’t seem to be prepared to move on any of the big things.” READ MORE: Fishing row erupts: Sturgeon’s furious SNP threatens to scupper Boris
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Brexit discussions are expected to focus on the two issues, fishing rights and state aid rules
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The EU wants Britain to continue to follow rules that prevent the Government from subsidising British companies over EU rivals. But British ministers have said the UK should be free to set its own industrial policy. Mr Johnson’s senior aide, Dominic Cummings, thinks that freedom on state aid could be one of Brexit's main benefits. Mr Le Drian said the EU will not surrender to the pressure from the UK. He said: “On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe.
Michel Barnier has urged for “parallelism”


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Fishing row erupts: Sturgeon’s furious SNP threatens to scupper Boris’ Fisheries Bill

The UK Government ’ s Fisheries Bill , which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU is currently in process .
The Bill , which was passed through House of Lords on July 1 and now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons , ends current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters .
If access to UK waters for foreign vessels is negotiated , Westminster says the Bill will also enable the Fisheries Administrations to ensure foreign vessels follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are set to debate the Fisheries Bill in a second reading in the House of Commons today .
But the SNP have threatened to vote against the Bill in an official boycott against the Tories and urged new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and his five Westminster MPs to follow suit .
Deidre Brock MP , SNP Rural Affairs spokesperson , said : “ For once , rather than blindly following Boris Johnson through the voting lobbies , it ’ s time the six Scottish Tory MPs stood up for Scotland and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well be their new leader ’ s biggest test to date .
“ This Fisheries Bill was supposed to be a flagship piece of post-Brexit legislation from the UK Government - instead , it opens the door to devastating tariffs and fails to detail how crucial European Union funding will be replaced after Brexit .
“ Quite simply , the UK Government is making promises they can ’ t keep .
“ Successive Tory governments at Westminster have sold out Scotland ’ s world-class fishing industry for nearly half a century - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has changed .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon ’ s SNP government set to be sued over care home crisis “ On their first day back at Parliament , Douglas Ross and his fellow Scottish Tory MPs must rise to the challenge and stand up for their constituents - not their political masters in London.
” But hitting back at the SNP , Douglas Ross , Scottish Conservative leader branded the SNP ’ s rhetoric on fishing as “ pathetic.
” He said : “ Despite all their empty words , the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the hated Common Fisheries Policy .
“ They would rather bow down to Brussels than hand power back to fishermen and communities across Scotland .
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“ Reports that SNP MPs will vote against this crucial legislation will be a bitter let-down and a slap in the face to Scotland ’ s fishing industry.
” Fergus Ewing MSP , Scotland ’ s Rural Economy Secretary said he had seen repeated requests from the Scottish Government to participate in international negotiations on fishing denied .
Mr Ewing warned the UK Government denying Holyrood in negotiations would be detrimental .
He added : “ We have requested that we be fully involved , our officials have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk is that unless they are to the fuller extent , that we would normally enjoy in the annual round of negotiations in Brussels and also the vital negotiations with Norway , Faroes and Iceland , then there is the risk that decisions are taken without Scotland ’ s position being fully set out , expanded and advocated , leading to a potential detriment to Scotland.
” “ The failure of the UK government to seek an extension to the Brexit transition period is reckless and is creating unhelpful cliff edges on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ However , we have been clear that as a responsible government , we will work on a four-nation basis so we are as prepared as we can be for the end of the transition period.
” The Bill recently made its way through the House of Lords with Lord Gardiner making clear the legislation will give the UK an opportunity to develop a vibrant and sustainable fishing industry .
It will give the UK the power to strengthen protection of the marine environment , whilst providing a healthy and valuable food source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Government is now considering carefully the amendments made during the Bill ’ s passage in the House of Lords .
The latest round of Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union on future relations have made scant progress , with both sides accusing the other of posing unachievable demands .

Brexit: Ewing says lack of transition period extension is 'reckless'
The UK Government’s Fisheries Bill, which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU is currently in process. The Bill, which was passed through House of Lords on July 1 and now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons, ends current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters.
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If access to UK waters for foreign vessels is negotiated, Westminster says the Bill will also enable the Fisheries Administrations to ensure foreign vessels follow the same rules as British vessels. MPs are set to debate the Fisheries Bill in a second reading in the House of Commons today. But the SNP have threatened to vote against the Bill in an official boycott against the Tories and urged new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and his five Westminster MPs to follow suit. Deidre Brock MP, SNP Rural Affairs spokeswoman, said: “For once, rather than blindly following Boris Johnson through the voting lobbies, it’s time the six Scottish Tory MPs stood up for Scotland and the world-renowned fishing industry.
Fergus Ewing made Scotland's feelings clear on UK fisheries
The latest round of Brexit talks will take place next week
“This could well be their new leader’s biggest test to date. “This Fisheries Bill was supposed to be a flagship piece of post-Brexit legislation from the UK Government - instead, it opens the door to devastating tariffs and fails to detail how crucial European Union funding will be replaced after Brexit. “Quite simply, the UK Government is making promises they can’t keep. “Successive Tory governments at Westminster have sold out Scotland’s world-class fishing industry for nearly half a century - and today’s Bill proves that nothing has changed. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP government set to be sued over care home crisis
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Scotland has previously called for an extension to the transition period
“On their first day back at Parliament, Douglas Ross and his fellow Scottish Tory MPs must rise to the challenge and stand up for their constituents - not their political masters in London.” But hitting back at the SNP, Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative leader branded the SNP’s rhetoric on fishing as “pathetic.” He said: “Despite all their empty words, the fact is they want to take Scotland back into the hated Common Fisheries Policy. “They would rather bow down to Brussels than hand power back to fishermen and communities across Scotland. DON'T MISS:
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“The UK is becoming an independent coastal state and taking back control of our waters, while the SNP are desperate to sell out our fishermen at the first chance they get. “Reports that SNP MPs will vote against this crucial legislation will be a bitter let-down and a slap in the face to Scotland’s fishing industry.” Fergus Ewing MSP, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary said he had seen repeated requests from the Scottish Government to participate in international negotiations on fishing denied. Mr Ewing warned the UK Government denying Holyrood in negotiations would be detrimental.
Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing MSP discussed the matter at Holyrood
He added: “We have requested that we be fully involved, our officials have been to some extent. “The risk is that unless they are to the fuller extent, that we would normally enjoy in the annual round of negotiations in Brussels and also the vital negotiations with Norway, Faroes and Iceland, then there is the risk that decisions are taken without Scotland’s position being fully set out, expanded and advocated, leading to a potential detriment to Scotland.” “The failure of the UK government to seek an extension to the Brexit transition period is reckless and is creating unhelpful cliff edges on a host of policy matters including fisheries. “However, we have been clear that as a responsible government, we will work on a four-nation basis so we are as prepared as we can be for the end of the transition period.”
The second debate will take place tomorrow
The Bill recently made its way through the House of Lords with Lord Gardiner making clear the legislation will give the UK an opportunity to develop a vibrant and sustainable fishing industry. It will give the UK the power to strengthen protection of the marine environment, whilst providing a healthy and valuable food source to millions of people, he added. The Government is now considering carefully the amendments made during the Bill’s passage in the House of Lords. The latest round of Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union on future relations have made scant progress, with both sides accusing the other of posing unachievable demands.
Recent talks ended in a stalemate


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Jacob Rees-Mogg launches podcast with unusual insight into Parliament - 'no woke nonsense'

Mr Rees-Mogg , the Leader of the House of Commons , will interview political insiders and academics on the show Why Parliament Works .
The first guest is Professor Vernon Bogdanor , David Cameron ’ s former politics tutor at Oxford University and a constitutional expert .
Mr Rees-Mogg said he was pleased to start `` a diverting dose of democratic dilations for your deliberation and , dare I say it , delight.
” The first four episodes of the podcast launched on Sunday .
The Leader of the House will be competing against the UK ’ s top podcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Other guests involved in the show are Natascha Engel , former Labour chairwoman of the Backbench Business Committee and former Deputy Speaker , Chloe Smith , Minister for the Constitution and Devolution , and the politics academic Professor Philip Lord Norton of Louth .
Mr Rees-Mogg said : “ Our Parliamentary democracy only works when it delivers for voters , which is why it is so important that this Government is getting on with legislating to level up every part of the United Kingdom .
“ I have been fortunate to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process with some of the UK ’ s leading academics and Parliamentary insiders , who have helped shine light on some of the less-appreciated aspects of the UK Parliament ’ s work.
” Mr Rees-Mogg began his podcasts by declaring that the British constitution is the “ hobby of all sensible people ” .
He added how it is “ the most interesting matter to discuss and be informed about ” .
READ MORE : Jacob Rees-Mogg hails police for cracking down on illegal ravers Another Twitter fan wrote : “ Could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mind and given his current position , he should be able to provide a decent insight onto what happens in parliament .
Hopefully.
” Mr Rees-Mogg ’ s first episode discussed the role of Parliament at the centre of the constitutional system and the flaws of the Fixed Term Parliament Act .
The Fixed Term Parliament Act was introduced in 2011 under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition .
The Act determines a default fixed election date for general elections in the UK .
But only one of the subsequent three elections were held @ @ @ @ @

Jacob Rees-Mogg slams Sturgeon for 'wanting to kowtow' to EU
Mr Rees-Mogg, the Leader of the House of Commons, will interview political insiders and academics on the show Why Parliament Works. The first guest is Professor Vernon Bogdanor, David Cameron’s former politics tutor at Oxford University and a constitutional expert.
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Mr Rees-Mogg said he was pleased to start "a diverting dose of democratic dilations for your deliberation and, dare I say it, delight.” The first four episodes of the podcast launched on Sunday. The Leader of the House will be competing against the UK’s top podcast hosts including Louis Theroux and David Tennant. Other guests involved in the show are Natascha Engel, former Labour chairwoman of the Backbench Business Committee and former Deputy Speaker, Chloe Smith, Minister for the Constitution and Devolution, and the politics academic Professor Philip Lord Norton of Louth.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has a new podcast where he will explain the Parliamentary process
Jacob Rees-Mogg will interview political insiders and academics on the show
Mr Rees-Mogg said: “Our Parliamentary democracy only works when it delivers for voters, which is why it is so important that this Government is getting on with legislating to level up every part of the United Kingdom. “I have been fortunate to be able to spend time exploring the lawmaking process with some of the UK’s leading academics and Parliamentary insiders, who have helped shine light on some of the less-appreciated aspects of the UK Parliament’s work.” Mr Rees-Mogg began his podcasts by declaring that the British constitution is the “hobby of all sensible people”. He added how it is “the most interesting matter to discuss and be informed about”. READ MORE: Jacob Rees-Mogg hails police for cracking down on illegal ravers
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Jacob Rees-Mogg: The first four episodes of the podcast launched on Sunday
Parliament returned for its autumn sitting on Monday
Another Twitter fan wrote: “Could be interesting to listen to. He speaks his mind and given his current position, he should be able to provide a decent insight onto what happens in parliament. Hopefully.” Mr Rees-Mogg’s first episode discussed the role of Parliament at the centre of the constitutional system and the flaws of the Fixed Term Parliament Act. The Fixed Term Parliament Act was introduced in 2011 under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. The Act determines a default fixed election date for general elections in the UK. But only one of the subsequent three elections were held on the set date.
Jacob Rees-Mogg fans have hailed the new series as “excellent content”


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Battle of Holyrood: New Tory leader launches election plan as Ross takes on ruling SNP

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The new Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accused the SNP of `` letting down '' businesses and the economy , as he launched a new plan to boost jobs in the wake of COVID-19 .
Mr Ross today launched his new election pledge claiming he would “ power up Scotland ” after COVID-19 .
Whilst Mr Ross refused to say how much the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Scotland First '' procurement strategy , which they say would see the Scottish Government spend more money locally .
Mr Ross said today during a press conference with journalists : “ As we have come through the health crisis of this pandemic we now face the economic crisis .
`` I do n't think enough has been done by the SNP during the pandemic and for many months and years beforehand to get Scotland 's economy in a good place to respond to that , which is why I have put forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy paper today.
” “ In the biggest economic downturn of our lifetime , the UK Government stepped up and protected nearly a million Scottish jobs .

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The new Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accused the SNP of "letting down" businesses and the economy, as he launched a new plan to boost jobs in the wake of COVID-19. Mr Ross today launched his new election pledge claiming he would “power up Scotland” after COVID-19.
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Whilst Mr Ross refused to say how much the proposals would cost but he pledged a "Scotland First" procurement strategy, which they say would see the Scottish Government spend more money locally. Mr Ross said today during a press conference with journalists: “As we have come through the health crisis of this pandemic we now face the economic crisis. "I don't think enough has been done by the SNP during the pandemic and for many months and years beforehand to get Scotland's economy in a good place to respond to that, which is why I have put forward these series of proposals in my first policy paper today.” “In the biggest economic downturn of our lifetime, the UK Government stepped up and protected nearly a million Scottish jobs.
Douglas Ross spoke in a press conference today
Nicola Sturgeon's party has hit back at Mr Ross's comments
“Now the Scottish Government must match that ambition.” The Scottish Tories also want to see the introduction of new sector-specific job security councils, based on a similar scheme in Sweden to help workers who have been laid off find new work. Alongside this, they also proposed a three-lane M8 and a "Scottish Dynamo to compete with the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine", investing in infrastructure north of the border. He added of Boris Johnson: "The Prime Minister is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, he will be visiting Scotland regularly, he will be engaging with businesses and communities the length and breadth of Scotland," Ross said. READ MORE: Strength of Union ‘undeniable’ – Scotland BENEFITS from successful UK
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Boris Johnson is set to make more visits to Scotland
"However much the SNP jump up and down, saying he's doing it for this reason or that reason, he's doing it because he's the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and from my point of view he is very welcome here at any point." Mr Johnson has been among a raft of UK ministers to visit north of the border in recent months, including the Chancellor, as the UK Government looks to cement the benefits of the union in the eyes of a Scottish electorate appearing to be shifting towards separation. It comes after recent polls have put support for independence as high as 55 percent this month, with voters in June and July returning 54 percent support for leaving the UK. Another YouGov poll showed 66 percent of Scots favour First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after the SNP first came to power at Holyrood in 2007. DON'T MISS:
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Mr Ross concluded: “From my point of view, he’s very welcome to come here at any point to show that Scotland has two governments. “When we have two governments working together and delivering together, we get far more than one that says the other shouldn’t even think about coming to Scotland.” However, Nicola Sturgeon is set to reveal her rival policy on a "national mission" to create new fairer, green jobs as part of the country's recovery from coronavirus. Express.co.uk understands that the SNP hope to prioritise will include investment in plans for a youth guarantee for unemployed young people, as well as a programme to help people retrain for new areas for the economy, such as low carbon industries.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--‘Just walk away!’ David Frost urged to ABANDON Brexit trade talks with EU

Readers voted in our poll on whether Boris Johnson ’ s Europe adviser should abandon negotiations when they kick off again next month .
A huge 96 percent said yes , while just four percent said no .
Commenting on the poll , one reader wrote : “ Barnier is insistent the the EU will not change it 's stance on positions unacceptable to the UK .
“ What is the point of further talks .
Walk now , and look to things that are acceptable to us with the rest of the world that wants to trade.
” Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , after nearly 4 full years of talking and getting nowhere they are not going to find agreement in the next few weeks .
“ As much as the EU need a deal , they simply can ’ t afford to give us a good one as it will send an escape signal to all the other EU members .
A third commented : “ After 4.5 Years of talk , talk , talk and now more talks is just a waste of our time and money .
“ The EU will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just want to keep the talks going so as to get more money out of us or eventually getting what they want which is Britain staying in the EU for our money .
READ MORE : Euro almost destroyed Sweden 's economy and political system “ If Johnson does not do as the people voted for and just walk away then the Tory Party are Finished for Decades.
” Another suggested : “ These talks have been pointless for some time now - concentrate on preparing for WTO , and settling trade agreements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A fifth insisted : “ No deal has always been the best outcome for the UK as it ’ s the only way to leave without been tied into any of the EU institutions.
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Do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Start changing laws , now .
“ We 've wasted enough time already .
It 's time we got on with sorting our own country out.
” Little progress was made in the seventh round of post-Brexit negotiations earlier this month .
His UK counterpart Mr Frost insisted an agreement could still be struck .
But the Prime Minister ’ s Europe adviser blasted the EU for frustrating negotiations by trying to force Britain to sign up to Brussels ’ state aid and fishing rules before allowing further work on other areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on legal texts .
`` This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress .

Brexit: David Frost ‘holding firm’ on negotiations says Tice
Readers voted in our poll on whether Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser should abandon negotiations when they kick off again next month. A huge 96 percent said yes, while just four percent said no.
Commenting on the poll, one reader wrote: “Barnier is insistent the the EU will not change it's stance on positions unacceptable to the UK. “What is the point of further talks. Walk now, and look to things that are acceptable to us with the rest of the world that wants to trade.” Another fumed: “Let’s face it, after nearly 4 full years of talking and getting nowhere they are not going to find agreement in the next few weeks. “As much as the EU need a deal, they simply can’t afford to give us a good one as it will send an escape signal to all the other EU members.
David Frost should walk away from trade talks when the next round starts on September 7 - poll
Readers voted in our poll on whether Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser should abandon negotiations when they kick off again next month
“Just walk away and stop wasting everybody’s time.” A third commented: “After 4.5 Years of talk, talk, talk and now more talks is just a waste of our time and money. “The EU will never give us a Deal they will just want to keep the talks going so as to get more money out of us or eventually getting what they want which is Britain staying in the EU for our money. READ MORE: Euro almost destroyed Sweden's economy and political system
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Little progress was made in the seventh round of post-Brexit negotiations earlier this month
“If Johnson does not do as the people voted for and just walk away then the Tory Party are Finished for Decades.” Another suggested: “These talks have been pointless for some time now - concentrate on preparing for WTO, and settling trade agreements in anticipations with sensible trading partners.” A fifth insisted: “No deal has always been the best outcome for the UK as it’s the only way to leave without been tied into any of the EU institutions.” DON'T MISS Brexit fury: France launches scathing attack on UK 'intransigence' [INSIGHT]
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The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned that reaching a deal looked “unlikely”
Mr Frost insisted an agreement could still be struck
One more urged: “Why bother waiting? Do it now. End the transition, now. Start changing laws, now. “We've wasted enough time already. It's time we got on with sorting our own country out.” Little progress was made in the seventh round of post-Brexit negotiations earlier this month. The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned that reaching a deal looked “unlikely”.
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His UK counterpart Mr Frost insisted an agreement could still be struck. But the Prime Minister’s Europe adviser blasted the EU for frustrating negotiations by trying to force Britain to sign up to Brussels’ state aid and fishing rules before allowing further work on other areas. He said: "The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts. "This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Brexit fury: Germany and France demand co-operation to stop no deal - 'Unrealistic!'

Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are at deadlock despite a desire by both sides to secure a deal before the transition period runs out on December 31 .
Both sides have expressed they want to secure a deal but red lines have hindered progress .
The EU has demanded the same access to British fishing waters which is a major red line for Boris Johnson and his team , who want to reclaim the UK sovereignty on such matters .
In an extraordinary outburst from Jean-Yves Le Drian , the French Foreign Minister claimed Britain ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to blame for the deadlock .
Both sides have accused the other of posing unachievable demands .
Of all the EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has taken the hardest stance with insiders saying the French President believes without a fisheries agreement there can be no trade deal .
In a speech to French ambassadors based in Europe , Mr Le Drian said : `` The negotiations are not advancing because of an intransigent and , let 's be clear , unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom . ''
The French minister added the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ambitious Brexit deal but the ball was in Britain 's court .
Meanwhile his German counterpart Heiko Maas , who was speaking alongside the French Foreign Minister , said Germany wanted `` the closest possible cooperation with Great Britain on foreign and security policy '' .
But he warned without `` linking this policy with Brussels '' other EU countries would be more important in the future .
READ MORE : Merkel 'threatened to boycott summit if deal not reached first' Earlier , German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the talks would enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier called for a deal by the end of October .
But neither side has so far indicated it is willing to budge on the main sticking points of state aid rules and fishing quotas .
There are also unresolved differences over migration , security , dispute-settling mechanisms , human rights guarantees and other areas .
And some EU officials now believe Boris Johnson is willing to risk a no deal Brexit when the transition period comes to an end on New Year 's Eve and fear he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Brussels if an agreement is not reached .
A discussion about the negotiations over Britain and the European Union 's post-Brexit relationship has been dropped from the agenda of a meeting of EU envoys next week because the talks have stalled .
EU officials now believe the British government is prepared to risk a no deal exit when the transition period comes to an end on December 31 , and will try to pin the blame on Brussels if talks fail .
The German government , which holds the rotating presidency of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss Brexit during the meeting , but dropped it because there had not been `` any tangible progress '' in the talks .
Disagreements over state aid rules and fishing quotas have led to the deadlock which the EU says must be in the making in time to be approved at an October 15-16 summit of the bloc 's 27 national leaders to enable ratification this year .
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Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU are at deadlock despite a desire by both sides to secure a deal before the transition period runs out on December 31. Both sides have expressed they want to secure a deal but red lines have hindered progress.
The negotiations are not advancing because of an intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the UK Jean-Yves Le Drian
The EU has demanded the same access to British fishing waters which is a major red line for Boris Johnson and his team, who want to reclaim the UK sovereignty on such matters. In an extraordinary outburst from Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French Foreign Minister claimed Britain’s "intransigent and unrealistic" attitude is to blame for the deadlock. Both sides have accused the other of posing unachievable demands. Of all the EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has taken the hardest stance with insiders saying the French President believes without a fisheries agreement there can be no trade deal.
Brexit fury: Germany and France demand co-operation to stop no deal
In a speech to French ambassadors based in Europe, Mr Le Drian said: "The negotiations are not advancing because of an intransigent and, let's be clear, unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom." The French minister added the EU was as united as ever in reaching an ambitious Brexit deal but the ball was in Britain's court. Meanwhile his German counterpart Heiko Maas, who was speaking alongside the French Foreign Minister, said Germany wanted "the closest possible cooperation with Great Britain on foreign and security policy". But he warned without "linking this policy with Brussels" other EU countries would be more important in the future. READ MORE:Merkel 'threatened to boycott summit if deal not reached first'
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Jean-Yves Le Drian has accused the UK of being intransigent and unrealistic
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
Earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the talks would enter their decisive phase over the coming weeks while EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier called for a deal by the end of October. But neither side has so far indicated it is willing to budge on the main sticking points of state aid rules and fishing quotas. There are also unresolved differences over migration, security, dispute-settling mechanisms, human rights guarantees and other areas. And some EU officials now believe Boris Johnson is willing to risk a no deal Brexit when the transition period comes to an end on New Year's Eve and fear he will then try to pin the blame on Brussels if an agreement is not reached.
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A discussion about the negotiations over Britain and the European Union's post-Brexit relationship has been dropped from the agenda of a meeting of EU envoys next week because the talks have stalled. EU officials now believe the British government is prepared to risk a no deal exit when the transition period comes to an end on December 31, and will try to pin the blame on Brussels if talks fail. The German government, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU council, had intended to discuss Brexit during the meeting, but dropped it because there had not been "any tangible progress" in the talks. Disagreements over state aid rules and fishing quotas have led to the deadlock which the EU says must be in the making in time to be approved at an October 15-16 summit of the bloc's 27 national leaders to enable ratification this year. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-31--Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP government set to be sued over care home crisis in landmark case

Mr Laing ’ s family had agreed that he could move to a care home before the pandemic and several were considered .
But when social workers wanted to move him to Drummond Grange , coronavirus was already present in the home .
His family claim he was transferred there from Midlothian Community Hospital against their will saying that social workers said he was `` bed blocking ” .
This is despite their father being `` perfectly healthy and happy '' where he was .
When the family received a phone call telling them he was to be moved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ far too dangerous ” .
Three weeks after Mr Laing was moved Drummond Grange , Lasswade , he caught COVID-19 before dying on May 27th .
At the same time , a Scottish Care Inspectorate report found `` significant concerns '' with the use and supply of PPE and infection prevention and control practice following an inspection on May 28th , which also included waste and laundry management .
However , Barchester Healthcare , which run the home , said that they “ did not accept ” the Care Inspectorates findings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : Strength of Union ‘ undeniable ’ – Scotland BENEFITS from successful UK They offered their deepest condolences to Mr Laing 's family and insisted the home followed government guidance at all times .
They made clear that PPE stocks were full and staff were trained and experienced in infection control.
” Mr Laing ’ s family are bringing the case against the Scottish Government because they claim Government ministers were responsible for influencing the bed-clearance policy which led to his discharge .
The family took out Power of Attorney Order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them the legal right to decide what treatment he got and where he was cared for .
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[ INSIGHT ] Nicola Sturgeon under fire : SNP hate bill TORN APART [ INSIGHT ] Speaking to The Sunday Post , Rodney Laing , Roger ’ s son , added : “ We went through the legal process of taking out a Power of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s health and welfare were legally protected .
“ It gave us the legal right to decide what treatment he got and where he was cared for , but we believe that was completely overruled and dad was moved , against our wishes , into a care home where , unbeknown to us , people had already died from COVID-19.
” The family have hired Thompsons Law in Glasgow to look into the case and will argue that the Scottish Government took control from health authorities which places the responsibility on them because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argued that they would “ become respondents in any legal action which takes place ” stressing that the First Minister and Health Secretary would need to answer questions and even give evidence.
” Mr Laing 's unique case comes amid a wider crisis in the care homes sector after figures claimed Scottish health boards transferred patients with COVID-19 into care homes during the COVID-19 crisis .
The Scottish Government had confirmed 1,431 untested patients were moved to care homes between March 1 and April 21 before testing of new care home admissions became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that at least 37 potentially infectious people in hospitals who tested positive for COVID-19 were still discharged into care homes .
Monica Lennon MSP , Scottish Labour ’ s health spokesperson , said the revelations were “ beyond belief ” .
She added to Express.co.uk : `` Confirmation that COVID-19 positive patients were knowingly discharged to care homes is almost beyond belief .
`` Why was it deemed acceptable to place infectious people into care homes that did n't have enough PPE and staff , putting vulnerable older people and those who care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response , Morag Barrow , Director of Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership , told Express.co.uk that the family had accepted the place at Drummond Grange .
He said : “ I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Laing family .
“ Staff in Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership have been working closely with the family since December 2019 and we know this is a very difficult time for them .
“ Decisions affecting a patient can not be made without the permission of the patient themselves or in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their power of attorney .
“ Mr Laing ’ s son was given power of attorney to make the decisions affecting his father ’ s care .
“ It was agreed in December 2019 that Mr Laing would move into a more appropriate care setting .
“ A second 'moving-on meeting ' was held in February with Mr Laing and his sister to answer some of the outstanding questions for his family and decide on a suitable placement .
“ Over the next few weeks , the family visited several care homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcomes with ward staff , before Drummond Grange Care Home was identified .
“ He was accepted on to their waiting list and the family accepted the place when one became available in May .
“ I would urge the family to contact us directly to discuss their concerns and questions in more detail.
” A Scottish Government spokesperson , added : “ This is the greatest public health challenge we have faced in our lifetimes .
“ Every life lost to the virus is a tragedy and it is important to remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family who have lost a loved one .
“ At all times our actions have been guided by the best and most up to date expert scientific and medical advice and as we learned more about the impact of the virus , we ensured all guidance and decisions followed that changing landscape .
“ While there will undoubtedly be lessons to learn when a new virus is encountered , care was taken to put guidance in place that was considered to be appropriate at each stage .
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Rodger Laing: Family recall devastating hospital move
Rodger Laing was one of 1,300 patients who was discharged into care homes in Scotland to free up hospital beds for coronavirus patients which sparked widespread anger. The 80-year-old former gamekeeper was in Midlothian Community Hospital for seven months before he was moved to a COVID-19 infested care home in Edinburgh.
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Mr Laing’s family had agreed that he could move to a care home before the pandemic and several were considered. But when social workers wanted to move him to Drummond Grange, coronavirus was already present in the home. His family claim he was transferred there from Midlothian Community Hospital against their will saying that social workers said he was "bed blocking”. This is despite their father being "perfectly healthy and happy" where he was.
Legal proceedings are set to be brought against the Scottish Government
Rodger Laing's family are set to take legal proceedings against the Scottish Government
When the family received a phone call telling them he was to be moved, they objected because they believed it was “far too dangerous”. Three weeks after Mr Laing was moved Drummond Grange, Lasswade, he caught COVID-19 before dying on May 27th. At the same time, a Scottish Care Inspectorate report found "significant concerns" with the use and supply of PPE and infection prevention and control practice following an inspection on May 28th, which also included waste and laundry management. However, Barchester Healthcare, which run the home, said that they “did not accept” the Care Inspectorates findings and stressed they had sought an investigation. READ MORE: Strength of Union ‘undeniable’ – Scotland BENEFITS from successful UK
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Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has come under fire over her management of care homes
They offered their deepest condolences to Mr Laing's family and insisted the home followed government guidance at all times.
They made clear that PPE stocks were full and staff were trained and experienced in infection control.” Mr Laing’s family are bringing the case against the Scottish Government because they claim Government ministers were responsible for influencing the bed-clearance policy which led to his discharge. The family took out Power of Attorney Order for Mr Laing in 2017 which gave them the legal right to decide what treatment he got and where he was cared for. DON'T MISS:
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Rodger Laing with son Rodney
Speaking to The Sunday Post, Rodney Laing, Roger’s son, added: “We went through the legal process of taking out a Power of Attorney in 2017 to ensure dad’s health and welfare were legally protected. “It gave us the legal right to decide what treatment he got and where he was cared for, but we believe that was completely overruled and dad was moved, against our wishes, into a care home where, unbeknown to us, people had already died from COVID-19.” The family have hired Thompsons Law in Glasgow to look into the case and will argue that the Scottish Government took control from health authorities which places the responsibility on them because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The lawyers argued that they would “become respondents in any legal action which takes place” stressing that the First Minister and Health Secretary would need to answer questions and even give evidence.”
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Mr Laing's unique case comes amid a wider crisis in the care homes sector after figures claimed Scottish health boards transferred patients with COVID-19 into care homes during the COVID-19 crisis. The Scottish Government had confirmed 1,431 untested patients were moved to care homes between March 1 and April 21 before testing of new care home admissions became mandatory. But it was also revealed that at least 37 potentially infectious people in hospitals who tested positive for COVID-19 were still discharged into care homes. Monica Lennon MSP, Scottish Labour’s health spokesperson, said the revelations were “beyond belief”.
Rodney Laing and his sister Gail Young
She added to Express.co.uk: "Confirmation that COVID-19 positive patients were knowingly discharged to care homes is almost beyond belief. "Why was it deemed acceptable to place infectious people into care homes that didn't have enough PPE and staff, putting vulnerable older people and those who care for them at risk?” In response, Morag Barrow, Director of Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership, told Express.co.uk that the family had accepted the place at Drummond Grange. He said: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Laing family.
Nicola Sturgeon has defended the Scottish Governments record on care homes
“Staff in Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership have been working closely with the family since December 2019 and we know this is a very difficult time for them. “Decisions affecting a patient cannot be made without the permission of the patient themselves or in cases where that is not possible, their power of attorney. “Mr Laing’s son was given power of attorney to make the decisions affecting his father’s care. “It was agreed in December 2019 that Mr Laing would move into a more appropriate care setting.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--EU finally makes Brexit intentions clear! Boris given choice – hand over waters or NO DEAL

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Please see our Privacy Notice for details of @ @ @ @ @ European affairs minister Michael Roth said the future relationship hinges on a comprehensive fisheries pact @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Addressing the European Parliament , he said : “ Common resources need to @ @ @ @ @ way , which means we can not accept that the UK would exclude EU fisheries @ @ @ @ @ all together.
” The German minister ’ s warning comes as crunch Brexit talks between @ @ @ @ @ are held in London in an attempt to break the deadlock .

Brexit: Fishing is ‘politically extremely important’ says expert
European affairs minister Michael Roth said the future relationship hinged on a comprehensive fisheries pact to manage “common resources”. Addressing the European Parliament, he said: “We do understand that the UK wants certain advantages for its own fishermen, for its own fisheries industry. “But, common resources need to be managed together in a sustainable way, which means we cannot accept that the UK would exclude EU fisheries efforts from its territorial waters all together.”
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The German minister’s warning comes as crunch Brexit talks between David Frost and Michel Barnier are held in London in an attempt to break the deadlock. In a bleak briefing of Berlin’s expectations, Mr Roth said: “We fear we might be running out of time to some extent.” He added: “No progress has been made for quite some time and we observe that the UK is now moving away from what we had agreed on a long time ago as the basis for the negotiations.
Germany's Michael Roth warns of no-deal Brexit unless UK surrenders access to fishing grounds
European affairs minister Michael Roth was addressing the EU Parliament
“Now that doesn’t mean the EU is changing its stance.” He said Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, would not back down in his efforts to keep Britain tied to the bloc’s standards. “We need to protect the interests of our environment, our economy and our workers,” Mr Roth said.
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Boris Johnson wants to secure a significant boost for UK fishermen after Brexit
“And that is a very clear position taken by our chief negotiator Michel Barnier.” Downing Street insisted its negotiators would continue to reject EU demands for continued access to Britain’s fishing grounds and control over its state subsidies policy. The Prime Minister’s spokesman said bloc should agree to tackle the simplest issues to help break the deadlock. MUST READ: Brexit ultimatum: Frost warns Barnier to drop 'frustrating' tactics
David Frost and Michel Barnier during the last round of trade talks
“An agreement is still possible and is our goal but it is clear it will not be easy to achieve. The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy but also that this must be agreed before any further work can be done in any other area of the negotiations including on legal texts making it very difficult to make progress,” the spokesman said “We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week. “The EU continues to insist that we must agree on difficult areas in the negotiations such as EU state aid before any further work can be done in any other area in the negotiation including on legal texts. That makes it very difficult to make progress. Meanwhile in a boost for the Prime Minister, France declared the bloc would still continue to trade with Britain after a no-deal Brexit. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexit ultimatum: Frost warns Barnier to drop 'frustrating' tactics now - or it's NO DEAL

David Frost will say the bloc ’ s refusal to discuss wider elements of the free-trade agreement have inflamed tensions between the two sides .
The Task Force Europe chief will host Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , in London for urgent talks to get negotiations over the future trade and security relationship back on track .
The EU has blocked progress in the post-Brexit talks because of its refusal to budge on demands to secure continued access to British fishing grounds and to tie the Government to swathes of Brussels red tape .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frost will insist both sides must begin drafting a legal text if they are to meet the bloc ’ s October deadline for a deal to be concluded .
EU negotiators must also agree to start work on deciding joint fishing opportunities after the end of the transition period in December , he will add .
British officials are concerned they will run out of time to broker agreements on the most complicated issue because of Mr Barnier ’ s “ parallelism ” policy .
The bloc has not engaged in British proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make significant concessions in the future relationship talks .
A source close to the talks said : “ The frustration is we ’ ve tried different process routes at different stages in the negotiations , and parallelism seems to mean whatever the EU wants it to mean at any given moment .
“ It ’ s true to say everything has got to be settled at the end… It seems strange with so little time left there is now a focus on the most difficult issues which everyone knows will not be settled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end.
” During the seventh round of negotiations in Brussels , Mr Barnier turned down the opportunity to discuss a “ consolidated text ” put forward by British officials .
The document focused on eliminating trade tariffs and quotas by piecing together areas , such as goods and services trade , where both sides largely agree .
EU negotiators also rejected the opportunity to discuss UK proposals on a future fisheries treaty .
European sources claim the talks are deadlocked because Britain wants to return significant opportunities snatched away from UK vessels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Downing Street has repeatedly said fishing stocks must be shared using new scientific methods and discussed during annual negotiations with the bloc .
“ The UK has refused to engage on the track record as provided by the Commission , ” an EU source said .
During today ’ s crisis talks , Mr Frost will urge Mr Barnier to consider a “ fallback ” solution on catch quotas in case talks on a fisheries pact fail .
Industry leaders have warned of clashes between European fishermen and the Royal Navy if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the end of the year .
A source said : “ The EU has always said that fishing is a key issue for resolution but has subsequently declined to discuss it .
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David Frost will say the bloc’s refusal to discuss wider elements of the free-trade agreement have inflamed tensions between the two sides. The Task Force Europe chief will host Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, in London for urgent talks to get negotiations over the future trade and security relationship back on track. The EU has blocked progress in the post-Brexit talks because of its refusal to budge on demands to secure continued access to British fishing grounds and to tie the Government to swathes of Brussels red tape.
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During the pair’s meeting, Mr Frost will insist both sides must begin drafting a legal text if they are to meet the bloc’s October deadline for a deal to be concluded. EU negotiators must also agree to start work on deciding joint fishing opportunities after the end of the transition period in December, he will add. British officials are concerned they will run out of time to broker agreements on the most complicated issue because of Mr Barnier’s “parallelism” policy. The bloc has not engaged in British proposals while it waits for Downing Street to make significant concessions in the future relationship talks.
David Frost will warn Michel Barnier of no deal Brexit risk unless EU changes trade talks tactics
David Frost is Boris Johnson's lead Brexit envoy
A source close to the talks said: “The frustration is we’ve tried different process routes at different stages in the negotiations, and parallelism seems to mean whatever the EU wants it to mean at any given moment. “It’s true to say everything has got to be settled at the end… It seems strange with so little time left there is now a focus on the most difficult issues which everyone knows will not be settled, if settled at all, until the end.” During the seventh round of negotiations in Brussels, Mr Barnier turned down the opportunity to discuss a “consolidated text” put forward by British officials. The document focused on eliminating trade tariffs and quotas by piecing together areas, such as goods and services trade, where both sides largely agree.
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Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, is today in London
EU negotiators also rejected the opportunity to discuss UK proposals on a future fisheries treaty. European sources claim the talks are deadlocked because Britain wants to return significant opportunities snatched away from UK vessels after nearly 50 years of EU membership. Downing Street has repeatedly said fishing stocks must be shared using new scientific methods and discussed during annual negotiations with the bloc. “The UK has refused to engage on the track record as provided by the Commission,” an EU source said. MUST READ: Brexit Fury: Barnier BLOCKS fisheries talks until Britain meets demand
David Frost and Michel Barnier during the last round of talks in Brussels
During today’s crisis talks, Mr Frost will urge Mr Barnier to consider a “fallback” solution on catch quotas in case talks on a fisheries pact fail. Industry leaders have warned of clashes between European fishermen and the Royal Navy if they are suddenly banned from British waters after the end of the year. A source said: “The EU has always said that fishing is a key issue for resolution but has subsequently declined to discuss it. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson send Michel Barnier back to Brussels? VOTE HERE

Michel Barnier is travelling to London today to hold informal talks with UK counterpart David Frost at Downing Street , as both sides try to find common ground on a number of key Brexit red lines to break the longstanding stalemate in trade negotiations .
The pair will be meeting outside of the scheduled negotiating timetable to discuss the stagnated talks , with the official eighth round of talks resuming in London next Monday .
Discussions began in March but more than five months later , little progress has been made , with both the UK and European Union standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leeway on crucial issues including fishing access , the level playing field and state aid .
Time is running out for the UK and EU to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal , which would need to be ratified in the European Parliament next month to be complete before the end of the transition period on December 31 .
Mr Barnier , who has repeatedly lashed out at opposing negotiators during the bitter trade talks , is refusing to open discussions on Britain 's new fisheries proposals until the UK budges on other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parallelism ” – where multiple elements on a range of topics are agreed before moving forward .
UK counterpart Mr Frost has previously said there has been `` little progress '' during trade negotiations amid differences on fisheries policy and state aid rules .
But ahead of this week 's informal talks at Downing Street , France launched a stinging attack against Britain , warning trade talks were not advancing because of the `` intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom '' , French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under pressure from Britain .
Speaking alongside German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas , he said : `` On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe .
`` It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris orders Emmanuel Macron to 'respect our sovereignty' But the UK Government quickly hit back , accusing the EU of making it `` unnecessarily difficult to make progress '' .
A Downing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach : we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core , similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries .
`` However , the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy , but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation , including on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make progress .
`` We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week . ''
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He told a French employers ' federation conference outside Paris : `` If we are to ensure the ratification of a new treaty in a secure way before the end of the year , we need to have an agreement by around October 31 . ''
Following the latest round of Brexit talks in Brussels last month , Mr Barnier insisted negotiations with UK counterparts appeared to be going backwards rather than forwards , warning it looks unlikely a deal could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told a press conference in the Belgian capital : `` We hear the British Government 's concern about maintaining its sovereignty and its regulatory autonomy and we respect that , clearly .
But no international agreement was ever reached without the parties agreeing to common rules - no international agreement .

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THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS Michel Barnier is travelling to London today to hold informal talks with UK counterpart David Frost at Downing Street, as both sides try to find common ground on a number of key Brexit red lines to break the longstanding stalemate in trade negotiations. The pair will be meeting outside of the scheduled negotiating timetable to discuss the stagnated talks, with the official eighth round of talks resuming in London next Monday. Discussions began in March but more than five months later, little progress has been made, with both the UK and European Union standing their ground and refusing to provide any leeway on crucial issues including fishing access, the level playing field and state aid.
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Time is running out for the UK and EU to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal, which would need to be ratified in the European Parliament next month to be complete before the end of the transition period on December 31. Mr Barnier, who has repeatedly lashed out at opposing negotiators during the bitter trade talks, is refusing to open discussions on Britain's new fisheries proposals until the UK budges on other issues. He has urged for “parallelism” – where multiple elements on a range of topics are agreed before moving forward. UK counterpart Mr Frost has previously said there has been "little progress" during trade negotiations amid differences on fisheries policy and state aid rules.
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But ahead of this week's informal talks at Downing Street, France launched a stinging attack against Britain, warning trade talks were not advancing because of the "intransigent and unrealistic attitude of the United Kingdom", French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country's ambassadors the EU27 would not buckle under pressure from Britain. Speaking alongside German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, he said: "On Brexit we always showed unity and proved wrong those who saw signs of an overall implosion of Europe. "It is in staying united that we can stick to our line of a global accord. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris orders Emmanuel Macron to 'respect our sovereignty'
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But the UK Government quickly hit back, accusing the EU of making it "unnecessarily difficult to make progress". A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach: we are seeking a relationship that respects our sovereignty and which has a free trade agreement at its core, similar to those the EU has already agreed with like-minded countries. "However, the EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts, making it unnecessarily difficult to make progress. "We will continue to work hard to reach agreement and look forward to the next round taking place next week." DON'T MISS
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Last Wednesday, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Mr Barnier warned a deal must be agreed by the end of October, after negotiations made little progress the previous week. He told a French employers' federation conference outside Paris: "If we are to ensure the ratification of a new treaty in a secure way before the end of the year, we need to have an agreement by around October 31." Following the latest round of Brexit talks in Brussels last month, Mr Barnier insisted negotiations with UK counterparts appeared to be going backwards rather than forwards, warning it looks unlikely a deal could be clinched before the year-end deadline. He told a press conference in the Belgian capital: "We hear the British Government's concern about maintaining its sovereignty and its regulatory autonomy and we respect that, clearly. But no international agreement was ever reached without the parties agreeing to common rules - no international agreement.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Leo Varadkar blunder: Fine Gael leader's refusal to back EU chief Hogan 'was an own goal'

Ray Bassett was talking after European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis was handed the trade portfolio held by Mr Hogan until last week .
Mr Hogan , like Mr Varadkar a member of the Fine Gael party , was forced to quit in the wake of persistent criticism of his decision to attend a social function at a golf club in breach of tightened coronavirus restrictions .
Mr Bassett , Ireland 's former ambassador to Canada , Jamaica and the Bahamas , suggested former Taoiseach Mr Varadkar 's decision to join with Micheal Martin , the country 's current leader , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been instrumental in forcing the issue .
And he suggested Mr Dombrovskis was much less favourably inclined towards the UK - which would , in turn , have a knock-on effect on Ireland .
Mr Bassett told Express.co.uk : `` I do n't think Phil Hogan would be out of a job if Leo had stood by him .
Martin would not have pushed it .
`` I can not figure out why Leo signed up to criticism of Hogan .
I just can not fathom the motivation .
`` I also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unseat Hogan .
It has created problems for them as well as Dublin .
`` The EU Commission is fairly new and Ursula von der Leyen probably did not want a reshuffle this early in her tenure .
Reshuffles always cause resentment among those not promoted . ''
JUST IN : Falklands fury - Argentina 's fishing claims are 'nonsense' Mr Bassett suggested the push to oust Mr Hogan had been motivated by `` hysteria '' and by Mr Hogan 's apparent reluctance to apologise initially .
He added : `` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hogan is unpopular within Fine Gael .
`` Hogan did not break any law and was not part of the administration which issued the guidelines .
Leo has created a dangerous enemy for himself . ''
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`` Hogan and his civil servants would have had a major input into the details of any deal .
`` Dombrovskis is from Latvia which is not as dependent on UK trade and investment .
`` He will be less inclined to be generous to London . ''
The removal of Mr Hogan was `` yet another own goal by the Irish Government '' , Mr Bassett said .
Mr Dombrovskis ' appointment would also make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's recent remarks about the importance of a `` digital tax '' to raise revenue for Brussels .
He added : `` Once you give the EU the right to directly tax , then you are well on the way to a Federal State .

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Ray Bassett was talking after European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis was handed the trade portfolio held by Mr Hogan until last week. Mr Hogan, like Mr Varadkar a member of the Fine Gael party, was forced to quit in the wake of persistent criticism of his decision to attend a social function at a golf club in breach of tightened coronavirus restrictions.
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Mr Bassett, Ireland's former ambassador to Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas, suggested former Taoiseach Mr Varadkar's decision to join with Micheal Martin, the country's current leader, in calling for Mr Hogan to resign had been instrumental in forcing the issue. And he suggested Mr Dombrovskis was much less favourably inclined towards the UK - which would, in turn, have a knock-on effect on Ireland. Mr Bassett told Express.co.uk: "I don't think Phil Hogan would be out of a job if Leo had stood by him. Martin would not have pushed it.
Leo Varadkar's failure to back Mr Hogan will not have pleased Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Bassett said
Phil Hogan confirmed his resignation last week
"I cannot figure out why Leo signed up to criticism of Hogan. I just cannot fathom the motivation. "I also don't think Brussels wanted Leo to unseat Hogan. It has created problems for them as well as Dublin. "The EU Commission is fairly new and Ursula von der Leyen probably did not want a reshuffle this early in her tenure. Reshuffles always cause resentment among those not promoted." JUST IN: Falklands fury - Argentina's fishing claims are 'nonsense'
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Micheal Martin replaced Mr Varadkar as Taoiseach in June
Phil Hogan and Ursula von der Leyen pictured earlier this year
Leo Varadkar, Ireland's former Taoiseach
Looking further down the line, Mr Bassett said: "It is vital for Ireland to get a good UK/EU deal, as much for Ireland's sake as the UK. "Hogan and his civil servants would have had a major input into the details of any deal. "Dombrovskis is from Latvia which is not as dependent on UK trade and investment.
Ursula von der Leyen's European Commission
"He will be less inclined to be generous to London." The removal of Mr Hogan was "yet another own goal by the Irish Government", Mr Bassett said. Mr Dombrovskis' appointment would also make Mr Martin uncomfortable given the former Latvia's recent remarks about the importance of a "digital tax" to raise revenue for Brussels. He added: "Once you give the EU the right to directly tax, then you are well on the way to a Federal State.
Valdis Dombrovskis has taken over Mr Hogan's brief on a temporary basis


thedailyexpress--2020-09-01--Boris Johnson’s new cabinet secretary is an 'operator' cheered by Brexiteers

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Simon Case, 41, is expected to be announced as the new Cabinet Secretary today after Sir Mark Sedwill left the role due to reports of tensions between him and the Prime Minister’s team.
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A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “An official announcement on the new Cabinet Secretary will be made on Tuesday September 1.” Mr Case, who is the former private secretary to the Duke of Cambridge, has been working as a civil servant since 2006. He has been the private secretary to both David Cameron and Theresa May. He moved to Number 10 this year to assist with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Mr Case has also worked closely with Brexiteers during a stint at the Department for Exiting the European Union. An ally told The Times: “There are two types of senior mandarins. “There are the operators, the slight wheeler-dealers, the fixers; and then there are the donnish, monkish types.” It is believed Mr Case is regarded as more of the former. READ MORE: Cummings' war on out of touch civil service gets shock backing
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Sir Mark Sedwill stepped down from the role
Although Mr Case is backed by Brexiteers, Whitehall sources warn he will struggle to earn the respect of other older permanent secretaries. His announcement comes two months after Sir Mark announced he was stepping down from the role. In June, Sir Mark said it was the right time to go as the government moved forward with the next phase of the coronavirus recovery plan. However, unlike Sir Mark, Mr Case will not hold the role of national security adviser, which was given to chief Brexit negotiator David Frost. DON'T MISS
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There have been a number of senior civil servants announcing they are leaving their posts this year. Jonathan Slater, the chief civil servant at the Department for Education, was sacked last month following the row over exam results across England. Mr Slater was the fight permanent secretary to leave his post in just six months. In July, Sir Richard Heaton resigned from his position at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
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