thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--Brexit LIVE: Sorry Macron! UK's economy to be 23% HIGHER than France's after exit

As a result , output , jobs and household income are all likely to bounce back .
In terms of economic performance , the UK is already one of the better performers in Europe , regardless of Brexit , the CEBR report says .
By 2035 , the economy is forecast to be 23 per cent larger than that France , its neighbour and economic rival .
Douglas McWilliams , deputy chairman of the CEBR , said : `` People often forget that the UK ’ s largest economic sector is digital and creative .
READ MORE : We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WO N'T be tolerated '' We have a huge competitive advantage in this tech-based sector which the pandemic has kicked forward .
`` Most of this is pretty Brexit-proof provided the UK continues to attract talented people . ''
He added : `` We think that when the vaccine rolls out , the world economy could bounce back quickly .
`` My colleagues have calculated about £200billion of savings in the UK as a result of the pandemic that is waiting to be spent .
There will be similar build-ups of savings elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rapid bounce-back will lead to inflation , with shortages pushing up prices . ''
DO N'T MISS John Redwood dismantles EU 's 'empty threats ' over no deal Brexit [ ANALYSIS ] Brexit fishing row : UK 'must defend its waters ' as MEP turns on EU [ INSIGHT ] Brexit warning : ANY Brexit deal will now put Boris at risk from ERG [ UPDATE ] 2.13pm update : `` We are in the process of analysing it '' The chairman of the self-styled `` star chamber '' of lawyers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said their analysis of the trade deal with the EU is under way .
Senior Conservative backbencher Sir Bill Cash said he is in `` constant communication '' with the team he is chairing , having received the full text of the treaty by courier from No 10 on Boxing Day .
He added : `` We are in the process of analysing it .
`` It has been delivered to members of the star chamber team and we are going through it .
`` It got delivered by courier today from No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the `` issue of EU jurisdiction '' is the key area that they will be examining in the 1,246-page document .
`` Sovereignty is the key issue .
The ECJ ( European Court of Justice ) is part of that . ''
Downing Street 's chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost hailed the trade deal with Brussels as beginning a `` moment of national renewal '' that eliminates the role of the European Court of Justice in the UK .
After the publication of the treaty , the peer celebrated `` one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he said ensures the UK `` sets its own laws again '' .
`` The way we 've achieved that is there 's no more role for the European Court of Justice , there 's no direct effects of EU law , there 's no alignment of any kind , and we 're out of the single market and out of the customs union just as the manifesto said we would be , '' he said .
`` This should be the beginning of a moment of national renewal for us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country and it 's now up to us to decide how we use them and how we go forward in the future . ''
11.51pm update : What will happen to pension payments as UK details Brexit deal with EU State payments and the rules surrounding them for those who live abroad will no doubt be of huge concern as the end of the Brexit transition period nears .
The UK government has reached a deal with the European Union ( EU ) , the details of which have been released in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK and the EU have agreed a post-Brexit trade deal , it was been confirmed this week , with the full document of the deal released today .
A government statement read : `` Everything that the British public was promised during the 2016 referendum and in the general election last year is delivered by this deal .
n a Summary Explainer on the GOV.UK website , they wrote : `` Under the Protocol , the UK and EU Member States will be able to take into account relevant contributions paid into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or relevant periods of work or residence , by individuals for determining entitlement to a state pension and to a range of benefits .
`` This will provide a good level of protection for people working in the UK and EU Member States .
`` The Protocol also provides for the uprating of the UK State Pension paid to pensioners who retire to the EU . ''
12.48pm update : Britons WILL get access to EU healthcare on European holidays Britons on holiday or travelling in EU countries will be `` entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to documents shared by the UK Government today .
A document detailing the Brexit deal , covering more than 1200 , was released this morning .
Britons had expected to lose the E111 card , widely known as the EHIC card , when the Brexit transition period ended on December 31 and the UK left the EU .
However , in new details released today , it has been confirmed that while the card itself will no longer be valid for UK citizens , they will get `` reciprocal healthcare cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brexit deal on the Gov.UK website , the Government gave some information on accessing healthcare in the EU after Brexit .
12.21pm update : 'Bye bye and forget us ! '
Ex-French official lashes out at Andrew Neil after dire EU warning A former French diplomat has told Andrew Neil to say `` bye bye and forget '' the European Union as he lashed out at the ex-BBC presenter on Twitter .
Mr Neil had warned the EU could be an `` economic and technological backwater '' in 15 years , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hanoi and Djakarta .
He added : `` This summer Asian GDP over took the rest of the world put together . ''
But former French ambassador to the US Gérard Araud furiously hit back at Mr Neil 's tweet , telling him to `` bye bye and forget us '' .
Boris Johnson 's trade deal with the EU contains four massive blunders which will have a significant detrimental impact on the UK 's fishing industry , the head of the influential National Federation of Fisherman 's Organisations has warned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` caving in '' to Brussels in a similar way to former Tory PM Ted Heath in 1973 .
Mr Deas suggested the agreement , published in full today , represented a capitulation when it came to quota shares , access to the UK 6-12 nautical mile limits , the time frame involved , regulatory autonomy and trade .
He said : `` There will of course be an extensive public relations exercise to portray the deal as a fabulous victory , but it will inevitably be seen by the fishing industry as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved to shore up support for his post-Brexit trade deal among his own backbenchers with a message shared with them on WhatsApp .
The Prime Minister - who has also tweeted a video in which he extols the virtues of his agreement - has chosen to take action with the document being scrutinised in minute detail by members of the eurosceptic European Research Group ( ERG ) .
In his message , Mr Johnson said : `` I truly believe this is the right deal for the UK and the EU .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our manifesto commitments : control of money , borders laws , fish and all the rest .
9.27am update : 'Game set and match , Ireland ! '
Economist celebrates Brexit deal - and warns of UK collapse The Brexit deal between Britain and the EU is the `` best news for Ireland in 100 years '' , Irish economist David McWilliams has claimed .
On Christmas Eve , Irish economist Mr McWilliams tweeted : `` Tonight ’ s Brexit deal is the best news for Ireland in 100 years , couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
The Irish Times journalist added Brexit was `` game , set and match to Ireland '' .
However , one of his Twitter followers reminded the economist to `` tell that to our fishermen and hauliers '' .
Home Secretary Priti Patel insisted the Brexit deal will help make the UK safer , despite police chiefs ' concerns about lack of access to a key EU information database .
The deal allows the two sides to co-operate on security and policing issues , but Brussels said the UK will no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sensitive information .
UK officials insisted the deal would ensure law enforcement officers had the tools they needed , while new border controls and the end of free movement would help protect the public .
In the run-up to the UK 's separation from the European Union , police chiefs have raised concerns about access to information and the loss of the European Arrest Warrant .
The Home Office said the agreement includes streamlined extradition arrangements , fast and effective exchange of national DNA , fingerprint and vehicle registration data and continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Patel said : `` The safety and security of UK citizens is the Government 's top priority and the UK will continue to be one of the safest countries in the world . ''
The European Commission has published the full text of the deal which members of the EU27 will be asked to approve .
The 1,256 page document is recommended for approval - but members of the European Parliament will not have time to scrutinise it before the end of the year .
8.28am update : 'Andrew Neil is RIGHT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be 'backwater in 15 years ' Britons have agreed with Andrew Neil 's dire warning to the European Union that the bloc could become a `` backwater '' in as little as 15 years .
Today , the former BBC journalist said the EU could slip from prominence and be replaced by a booming Asian economy .
Mr Neil made the comments following a tweet from Jim Pickard , chief political reporter at the Financial Times .
Mr Pickard said : `` I suspect the heat may go out of the EU debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not in 15 or 20 or 30 years when today ’ s young adults are running the country . ''
In response to this , Mr Neil replied : `` There ’ s a real danger that the EU will be an economic and technological backwater in 15 years time and today ’ s young Brits will be doing flourishing business in Hanoi and Djakarta . ''
Express.co.uk readers largely agreed , with one saying : `` Andrew Neil is absolutely correct .
“ His estimate of 15 years is in my view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : EU braced for pandemonium as Dan Hannan warns THREE countries will follow UK out of bloc Daniel Hannan has warned three countries will soon follow Britain out of the EU in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk .
It comes after the UK and the EU finally agreed a post-Brexit trade deal yesterday after months of wrangling .
As Brexiteers have already started revelling in this historic moment , former Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan told Express.co.uk that there will be at least three more countries that will follow Britain out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hannan , who was recently nominated by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the House of Lords , said : “ The question is not if Britain will rejoin the EU .
8.05am update : Boris Johnson admits : `` The devil is in the detail '' Boris Johnson has begun the task of trying to persuade Eurosceptic Tories to back his Brexit trade agreement , insisting it is the `` right deal '' for the country .
The Prime Minister acknowledged `` the devil is in the detail '' but insisted it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Research Group ( ERG ) of Brexiteers , who have reconvened their Star Chamber panel of lawyers to examine the 1,246-page text .
His message to Tory MPs came as the EU 's 27 member states indicated they will formally back the deal agreed by the UK with Brussels ' officials within days .
EU ambassadors were briefed on the contents of the deal by Michel Barnier , who led Brussels ' negotiating team in the talks with the UK .
Yanis Varoutakis has given a dire Brexit warning and claimed the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yesterday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson landed a historic Brexit trade deal with the European Union just days before the end of the transition period on December 31 .
The former Greek Minister of Finance tweeted : `` So , we have a thin EU-UK trade deal .
`` Better than nothing .
But the real negotiations will begin after June when no on is paying attention . ''
7.50am : Made in Germany !
The little-known WW2 plan which paved way for the 'anti-competitive ' EU The `` anticompetitive '' principles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triggering Brexit - have their roots in a little-known blueprint developed by Germany in the midst of World War 2 , an economist has revealed .
Professor David Blake was speaking at a time when prospects for a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU were hanging in the balance , with one of the key sticking points being the bloc 's insistence on Britain adhering to rules and regulation aimed at protecting its single market after the end of the year .
And the academic , who is Professor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels ' tendency towards protectionism dated back almost 80 years - many years before the birth of the inception of the European Steel and Coal Community in 1952 , or the Treaty of Rome which created the European Economic Community ( EEC ) and the common market .
Specifically , he highlighted a conference held in 1942 at the Berlin School of Economics – part of the University of Berlin – during which the phrase European Economic Community was mentioned , apparently for the first time .
Emmanuel Macron has been dealt another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report suggesting the UK 's economy will outstrip that of France after it breaks free from the European Union .
Mr Macron is already under fire domestically after the unveiling of the trade deal between the UK and the EU over perceptions that the agreement discriminates against French fisherman , despite the French President 's pledges to the contrary .
The report , by the Centre for Economics and Business Research ( CEBR ) , suggested the British economy will receive a huge boost from the incoming coronavirus vaccine , with savings made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the economy .
As a result , output , jobs and household income are all likely to bounce back .

Boris Johnson: Brexit deal is ‘glad tidings of great joy’
Meanwhile France's President Emmanuel Macron has been dealt another blow by the publication of a new report suggesting the UK's economy will outstrip that of France after it breaks free from the European Union. Tory MP Sir Bill said: "It has been delivered to members of the star chamber team and we are going through it. It got delivered by courier today from No 10. "Sovereignty is the key issue. The ECJ (European Court of Justice) is part of that."
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Mr Macron is already under fire domestically after the unveiling of the trade deal between the UK and the EU over perceptions that the agreement discriminates against French fisherman, despite the French President's pledges to the contrary. The report, by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), suggested the British economy will receive a huge boost from the incoming coronavirus vaccine, with savings made during the pandemic likely to be ploughed back into the economy. As a result, output, jobs and household income are all likely to bounce back. In terms of economic performance, the UK is already one of the better performers in Europe, regardless of Brexit, the CEBR report says. By 2035, the economy is forecast to be 23 per cent larger than that France, its neighbour and economic rival. Douglas McWilliams, deputy chairman of the CEBR, said: "People often forget that the UK’s largest economic sector is digital and creative. READ MORE: We're watching, Boris! Trade deal sellout WON'T be tolerated
The Star Chamber is going through Boris Johnson's UK/EU deal
"We have a huge competitive advantage in this tech-based sector which the pandemic has kicked forward. "Most of this is pretty Brexit-proof provided the UK continues to attract talented people." He added: "We think that when the vaccine rolls out, the world economy could bounce back quickly. "My colleagues have calculated about £200billion of savings in the UK as a result of the pandemic that is waiting to be spent. There will be similar build-ups of savings elsewhere. "We are more worried that a rapid bounce-back will lead to inflation, with shortages pushing up prices." SCROLL DOWN FOR REGULAR UPDATES DON'T MISS
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Former Tory MP Anna Soubry
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
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Lord Adonis lashes out at Boris' Brexit trade deal
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UK negotiator David Frost
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has touted the deal in a new video
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EU negotiator Michel Barnier
11.54am update: Fishing chief highlights FOUR huge blunders made by Boris Boris Johnson's trade deal with the EU contains four massive blunders which will have a significant detrimental impact on the UK's fishing industry, the head of the influential National Federation of Fisherman's Organisations has warned. Barrie Deas has accused Mr Johnson of "caving in" to Brussels in a similar way to former Tory PM Ted Heath in 1973. Mr Deas suggested the agreement, published in full today, represented a capitulation when it came to quota shares, access to the UK 6-12 nautical mile limits, the time frame involved, regulatory autonomy and trade. He said: "There will of course be an extensive public relations exercise to portray the deal as a fabulous victory, but it will inevitably be seen by the fishing industry as a defeat." 10.43am update: Boris Johnson scrambles for Brexiteer vote support after fishing fury - leaked WhatsApp Boris Johnson has moved to shore up support for his post-Brexit trade deal among his own backbenchers with a message shared with them on WhatsApp. The Prime Minister - who has also tweeted a video in which he extols the virtues of his agreement - has chosen to take action with the document being scrutinised in minute detail by members of the eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG). In his message, Mr Johnson said: "I truly believe this is the right deal for the UK and the EU. "We have delivered on every one of our manifesto commitments: control of money, borders laws, fish and all the rest. 9.27am update: 'Game set and match, Ireland!' Economist celebrates Brexit deal - and warns of UK collapse The Brexit deal between Britain and the EU is the "best news for Ireland in 100 years", Irish economist David McWilliams has claimed. On Christmas Eve, Irish economist Mr McWilliams tweeted: "Tonight’s Brexit deal is the best news for Ireland in 100 years, couldn’t have worked out better for us!" The Irish Times journalist added Brexit was "game, set and match to Ireland". However, one of his Twitter followers reminded the economist to "tell that to our fishermen and hauliers". 9.01am update: Deal will make UK safer, insists Patel Home Secretary Priti Patel insisted the Brexit deal will help make the UK safer, despite police chiefs' concerns about lack of access to a key EU information database. The deal allows the two sides to co-operate on security and policing issues, but Brussels said the UK will no longer have "direct, real-time access" to sensitive information. UK officials insisted the deal would ensure law enforcement officers had the tools they needed, while new border controls and the end of free movement would help protect the public. In the run-up to the UK's separation from the European Union, police chiefs have raised concerns about access to information and the loss of the European Arrest Warrant. The Home Office said the agreement includes streamlined extradition arrangements, fast and effective exchange of national DNA, fingerprint and vehicle registration data and continued transfers of Passenger Name Record data. Ms Patel said: "The safety and security of UK citizens is the Government's top priority and the UK will continue to be one of the safest countries in the world."
UK trade deals lined up so far
8.41am update: Commission publishes full text of deal The European Commission has published the full text of the deal which members of the EU27 will be asked to approve. The 1,256 page document is recommended for approval - but members of the European Parliament will not have time to scrutinise it before the end of the year. 8.28am update: 'Andrew Neil is RIGHT' Britons react to claims EU will be 'backwater in 15 years' Britons have agreed with Andrew Neil's dire warning to the European Union that the bloc could become a "backwater" in as little as 15 years. Today, the former BBC journalist said the EU could slip from prominence and be replaced by a booming Asian economy. Mr Neil made the comments following a tweet from Jim Pickard, chief political reporter at the Financial Times. Mr Pickard said: "I suspect the heat may go out of the EU debate in the short and medium term but not in 15 or 20 or 30 years when today’s young adults are running the country." In response to this, Mr Neil replied: "There’s a real danger that the EU will be an economic and technological backwater in 15 years time and today’s young Brits will be doing flourishing business in Hanoi and Djakarta." Express.co.uk readers largely agreed, with one saying: "Andrew Neil is absolutely correct. “His estimate of 15 years is in my view more likely an overestimate." 8.15am update: EU braced for pandemonium as Dan Hannan warns THREE countries will follow UK out of bloc Daniel Hannan has warned three countries will soon follow Britain out of the EU in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk. It comes after the UK and the EU finally agreed a post-Brexit trade deal yesterday after months of wrangling. As Brexiteers have already started revelling in this historic moment, former Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan told Express.co.uk that there will be at least three more countries that will follow Britain out of the EU in the foreseeable future. Mr Hannan, who was recently nominated by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the House of Lords, said: “The question is not if Britain will rejoin the EU. 8.05am update: Boris Johnson admits: "The devil is in the detail" Boris Johnson has begun the task of trying to persuade Eurosceptic Tories to back his Brexit trade agreement, insisting it is the "right deal" for the country. The Prime Minister acknowledged "the devil is in the detail" but insisted it would stand up to inspection from the European Research Group (ERG) of Brexiteers, who have reconvened their Star Chamber panel of lawyers to examine the 1,246-page text. His message to Tory MPs came as the EU's 27 member states indicated they will formally back the deal agreed by the UK with Brussels' officials within days. EU ambassadors were briefed on the contents of the deal by Michel Barnier, who led Brussels' negotiating team in the talks with the UK.


thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--'Of course you don't care!' Andrew Pierce skewers radio caller over furious 'prejudice'

Radio caller , Peter from Wimbledon , claimed a Brexit deal would not be as good as being part of the European Union .
But LBC presenter Andrew Pierce hit out at him for his `` Remain prejudice '' .
Speaking to LBC , Peter said : `` Whatever deal we have with the European Union is not going to be as good as the one we already have .
`` Those people who are saying we are going to benefit from trading with other countries , we were already trading with them .
`` The thing is our economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 percent .
`` Which of these Commonwealth countries do you think we can trade with when it comes to car spare parts or the aerospace industry ? ''
Mr Pierce interjected : `` Why are you worrying about car spare parts ?
READ MORE : EU reserves right to 'suspend deal ' if UK drifts away from ECHR '' The deal has been done on that , we have no problem with car spare parts . ''
He added : `` There are all sorts of doom and gloom predictions from people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to abandon ship - they have n't .
`` London is still the major financial centre of Europe .
`` You 're not giving me the facts .
You 're giving me Remain prejudice .
Of course you do n't care . ''
It comes after Boris Johnson used a festive message to the nation to urge people to read the new Brexit trade deal after Christmas lunch on Friday .
The Prime Minister posted a video on Twitter in which he brandished the document , which has not been released in full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air with enthusiasm at its contents .
The deal was agreed on Christmas Eve following months of negotiations with the European Union and comes just a week before the current trading arrangements expire with the UK leaving the single market and customs union without the prospect of tariffs and quotas .
Mr Johnson said : `` Tonight , on Christmas Eve , I have a small present for anyone who may be looking for something to read in that sleepy post-Christmas lunch moment , and here it is , tidings , glad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal .
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Radio caller, Peter from Wimbledon, claimed a Brexit deal would not be as good as being part of the European Union. But LBC presenter Andrew Pierce hit out at him for his "Remain prejudice". Speaking to LBC, Peter said: "Whatever deal we have with the European Union is not going to be as good as the one we already have.
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"Those people who are saying we are going to benefit from trading with other countries, we were already trading with them. "The thing is our economy is mainly financial and agriculture is only 10 percent. "Which of these Commonwealth countries do you think we can trade with when it comes to car spare parts or the aerospace industry?" Mr Pierce interjected: "Why are you worrying about car spare parts? READ MORE: EU reserves right to 'suspend deal' if UK drifts away from ECHR
Andrew Pierce hit out at a Remainer for claiming a Brexit trade deal will not be beneficial
The caller claimed a Brexit deal would not be as good as being part of the European Union
"The deal has been done on that, we have no problem with car spare parts." He added: "There are all sorts of doom and gloom predictions from people like you who said everybody is going to abandon ship - they haven't. "London is still the major financial centre of Europe. "You're not giving me the facts. You're giving me Remain prejudice. Of course you don't care."
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Boris Johnson has used a festive message to the nation to urge people to read the new Brexit deal
Brexit: Johnson says UK has 'full control' of fishing waters
It comes after Boris Johnson used a festive message to the nation to urge people to read the new Brexit trade deal after Christmas lunch on Friday. The Prime Minister posted a video on Twitter in which he brandished the document, which has not been released in full yet, and at one point punched the air with enthusiasm at its contents. The deal was agreed on Christmas Eve following months of negotiations with the European Union and comes just a week before the current trading arrangements expire with the UK leaving the single market and customs union without the prospect of tariffs and quotas. Mr Johnson said: "Tonight, on Christmas Eve, I have a small present for anyone who may be looking for something to read in that sleepy post-Christmas lunch moment, and here it is, tidings, glad tidings of great joy because this is a deal. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Irish fishermen FURIOUS at EU for trade deal sell-out [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--What does Brexit deal mean for fishing?

What does Brexit deal mean for fishing?

Boris Johnson and the EU Commission hailed progress made on a Brexit deal last week , as 11 months of @ @ @ @ @ draft document , ending four years of uncertainty .
But the process is far from @ @ @ @ @ offer their analysis on what the deal provides for Brits as they comb through the @ @ @ @ @ .
There will be some interest in fisheries , a sticking point on both sides @ @ @ @ @ threatened to scupper progress over the last year .
What does the Brexit deal mean @ @ @ @ @ waters a country may claim to catch its supply of fish - emerged as a @ @ @ @ @ EU and UK during negotiations .
Mr Johnson 's Government locked horns with its French @ @ @ @ @ , with French President Emmanuel Macron adamant he would keep local fishing fleets well-stocked .
@ @ @ @ @ remain `` sovereign '' despite the tiny percentage ( just five percent ) fishing contributes @ @ @ @ @

Brexit: Johnson says UK has 'full control' of fishing waters
Boris Johnson and the EU Commission hailed progress made on a Brexit deal last week, as 11 months of talks culminated in a working draft document, ending four years of uncertainty. But the process is far from over, as experts will offer their analysis on what the deal provides for Brits as they comb through the Goliath document officials published today. There will be some interest in fisheries, a sticking point on both sides of the channel which has threatened to scupper progress over the last year.
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What does the Brexit deal mean for fishing? Fisheries - waters a country may claim to catch its supply of fish - emerged as a sticky issue for both the EU and UK during negotiations. Mr Johnson's Government locked horns with its French counterpart several times in 2020, with French President Emmanuel Macron adamant he would keep local fishing fleets well-stocked. Brexiteers argued British waters should remain "sovereign" despite the tiny percentage (just five percent) fishing contributes to the British economy. READ MORE: EU declares Brexit fishing victory
What does Brexit deal mean for fishing?
Brexit deal: Hardline Brexiteers made fishing one of their core focuses
READ MORE Britain and EU forced to wait before clinching historic trade deal In a document released on Christmas Eve, Mr Johnson's ministers released a summary of "victories" in the Brexit negotiation process, as well as losses and compromises. The document - likely directed at hardline European Research Group members - included a passage on fishing. The Government's brief centres on the total allowable catch (TAC) and how this will change with an agreed deal. UK negotiators wanted to create a "framework agreement to facilitate annual negotiations on quota, access and TACs.
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The EU, on the other hand, wanted a "long-term agreement which fixes quota and access in a continuation of the status quo, and facilitates joint management of shared stocks." They said the negotiations over fishing ended in a "mutual compromise". The document states the annual quota system "returns after a five and a half year transition, during which access is fixed." These are the bare bones of the UK-EU fishing relationship, which is naturally slightly more detailed. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE PM in massive EU trade deal compromise that will anger Brexiteers For starters, Brexit has not expelled the EU from British waters. EU boats can continue fishing in UK waters for some years yet, but the deal reduces their entitlement. British fishermen and women will have a greater share of fish, which will increase annually. In 2021, for example, they can count on 52.9 percent of North Sea cod to the EU's 47.03 percent.


thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--Brexit deal PUBLISHED: Read text of EU trade deal in full - what is in the deal?

The EU and Mr Johnson 's Government managed to , with the help of their negotiators , pass through a @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister has called his `` present '' to the UK .
Until now , @ @ @ @ @ looks at what politicians and analysts have released , but the documents today will allow @ @ @ @ @ nearly 2,000 page tome which will define EU-UK relations for the foreseeable future .
What @ @ @ @ @ ?
Both the EU and UK have now published the document agreed on Christmas Eve @ @ @ @ @ 500 pages long - extended to nearly 2,000 with appendices - and maps out issues @ @ @ @ @ to the microscopic .
The document has already attracted significant attention , both hailed and @ @ @ @ @ experts who have started to wade through the minutiae .

Boris Johnson: Brexit deal is ‘glad tidings of great joy’
The EU and Boris Johnson's Government managed to, with the help of their negotiators, pass through a deal on Christmas Eve the Prime Minister has called his "present" to the UK. Until now, people have only had summative looks at what politicians and analysts have released, but the documents today will allow them to look over the nearly 2,000 page tome which will define EU-UK relations for the foreseeable future.
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What is in the Brexit deal? Both the EU and UK have now published the document agreed on Christmas Eve. The full text is 500 pages long - extended to nearly 2,000 with appendices - and maps out issues ranging from the big-picture down to the microscopic. The document has already attracted significant attention, both hailed and trashed by political and legal experts who have started to wade through the minutiae. READ MORE: Brexit deal condemned: Fishing chief highlights FIVE huge blunders
Brexit deal PUBLISHED: Read text of EU trade deal in full - what is in the deal?
Brexit deal PUBLISHED: Changes compared to EU membership with the new deal
READ MORE UK will never be FULLY in control of its waters like Norway The Brexit deal provides a replacement for the agreement the UK once held with the EU. The Government has published it on the Gov.uk portal with a summary of what it means for the country and its former partners over the channel. You can read it in full here. The EU Commission has done the same, as chief negotiator Michel Barnier revealed on Twitter, available here. The UK has had some "victories", as a Government document declared, compromises and losses in negotiating ground. Every decision ad agreement is included in five chapters of new legislation.
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Brexit deal PUBLISHED: Changes post-Brexit according to EU documents
Brexit deal PUBLISHED: Changes from January 1 outlined by the EU Commission
Brexit deal PUBLISHED: The Brexit timeline
READ MORE Boris Johnson warned to shelve post-Brexit US deal plans The Brexit agreement follows 11 months of negotiations, most of which took place through the coronavirus pandemic and without an extension. Legal experts have already started pouring over the document, announced on the day talks were due to cease, with a range of reactions. David Allen Green, a lecturer in law at Birmingham University, was one of the first legal professionals to give his analysis. He posted an initial analysis based on the EU's released documents which seemed to show Brexit is all but finished, with more negotiations to come.


thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--Boris Johnson scrambles for Brexiteer vote support after fishing fury - leaked WhatsApp

The Prime Minister - who has also tweeted a video in which he extols the virtues of his agreement - has chosen to take action with the document being scrutinised in minute detail by members of the eurosceptic European Research Group ( ERG ) .
In his message , Mr Johnson said : `` I truly believe this is the right deal for the UK and the EU .
`` We have delivered on every one of our manifesto commitments : control of money , borders laws , fish and all the rest .
`` But even more important , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for long-term friendship and partnership with the EU as sovereign equals . ''
The ERG 's deputy chairman , David Jones , said prior to the agreement being struck that his caucus would be reconvening the so-called Star Chamber of lawyers - of which he is one - to go through the 1,256-page deal line-by-line .
Mr Johnson added : `` I know the devil is in the detail but I am sure this can survive the most ruthless and Talmudic scrutiny from the star chamber legal eagles .
`` We must remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is focus above all on defeating COVID-19 and rebuilding our economy and I am glad that at least one uncertainty is now out of the way . ''
The PM has already won the public support of numerous Tory MPs .
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UK to outstrip EU rivals says new report Referring to the scheduled vote on December 30 , he added : `` I believe the deal will be easily ratified before December 31 .
Even Nigel Farage is not complaining about it ! ''
Robert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Essex , said : `` Boris has pulled out some magic rabbits out of the Brexit hat , that 's for sure .
`` It 's an incredible achievement to get both Michel Barnier and Nigel Farage backing this deal . ''
John Penrose , Tory MP for Weston-super-Mare told Express.co.uk : `` Zero tariffs and zero quotas are the two big truths about this deal .
`` Everything else is secondary for British jobs & exports .
`` It 's a victory for democracy , four years after the referendum was held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Littlewood , director general of the Institute for Economic Affairs ( IEA ) suggested the ERG had the capacity to make life difficult for Mr Johnson if they were unhappy with what was contained in the agreement .

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The Prime Minister - who has also tweeted a video in which he extols the virtues of his agreement - has chosen to take action with the document being scrutinised in minute detail by members of the eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG). In his message, Mr Johnson said: "I truly believe this is the right deal for the UK and the EU.
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"We have delivered on every one of our manifesto commitments: control of money, borders laws, fish and all the rest. "But even more important, I believe we now have a basis for long-term friendship and partnership with the EU as sovereign equals." The ERG's deputy chairman, David Jones, said prior to the agreement being struck that his caucus would be reconvening the so-called Star Chamber of lawyers - of which he is one - to go through the 1,256-page deal line-by-line.
Boris Johnson speaks during his video message from Downing Street
Nigel Farage and Michel Barnier in Brussels
I am sure this can survive the most ruthless and Talmudic scrutiny from the star chamber legal eagles Boris Johnson
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Mr Johnson added: "I know the devil is in the detail but I am sure this can survive the most ruthless and Talmudic scrutiny from the star chamber legal eagles. "We must remember that what the public want us to do is focus above all on defeating COVID-19 and rebuilding our economy and I am glad that at least one uncertainty is now out of the way." The PM has already won the public support of numerous Tory MPs. JUST IN: Sorry, Macron! UK to outstrip EU rivals says new report
Boris Johnson's Christmas message
Tory MP Robert Halfon
David Jones MP, the deputy chairman of the European Research Group (ERG)
Referring to the scheduled vote on December 30, he added: "I believe the deal will be easily ratified before December 31. Even Nigel Farage is not complaining about it!" Robert Halfon, Tory MP for Harlow in Essex, said: "Boris has pulled out some magic rabbits out of the Brexit hat, that's for sure. "It's an incredible achievement to get both Michel Barnier and Nigel Farage backing this deal."
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John Penrose, Tory MP for Weston-super-Mare told Express.co.uk: "Zero tariffs and zero quotas are the two big truths about this deal. "Everything else is secondary for British jobs & exports. "It's a victory for democracy, four years after the referendum was held." Also speaking on Thursday, Mark Littlewood, director general of the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) suggested the ERG had the capacity to make life difficult for Mr Johnson if they were unhappy with what was contained in the agreement.
John Penrose, Tory MP for Weston-super-Mare


thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--Boris Johnson warned to shelve post-Brexit US deal as Biden to focus on EU and China first

Boris Johnson has not hidden the fact he is hoping to renegotiate the terms of the current trade deal the UK has with the US to build an even stronger relationship with Washington .
But the Prime Minister has been warned there is `` no pressure '' for President-elect Joe Biden to push forward with a new agreement now that Brexit negotiations have concluded .
DW correspondent Jens Korte said : `` We have heard from Boris Johnson and there are some indications the UK might push forward a bilateral trade agreement with the United States .
`` The big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington 's high-priority list to get that new deal done anytime soon .
`` There is no pressure for the upcoming President , Joe Biden .
First of all , the US actually has a trade surplus with the UK so why make big changes at this point ?
`` Then , also , Boris Johnson was considered to be rather close with US President Donald Trump and I do n't know if we have the same feelings between the upcoming President and Boris Johnson . ''
Mr Korte also suggested Mr Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US ' trade relationship with the European Union , and resolve the trade war President Trump waged against China during his administration .
JUST IN : Brexit to give pubs tax cut lifeline : EU exit to see VAT cut on beer on January 1 He added : `` I would be cautious to really believe that we 'd get a new trade deal anytime soon .
It might be in the interest of Washington to clear things first with the European Union and China before they take care of the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US election in November he would not be willing to pursue trade negotiations with the UK if Brexit proved to be detrimental to the peace accords on the isle of Ireland .
But with the EU and the UK finally reaching a deal after nine months of talks , hopes have been renewing over Washington agreeing to consider changes to the free trade agreement currently in place with London .
Mr Biden however has signalled he will be putting much of his efforts into strengthening the domestic US market after the blow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
READ MORE : EU braced for pandemonium as Dan Hannan warns THREE countries will follow UK out of bloc Speaking in early December , the President-elect said : `` I want to make sure we ’ re going to fight like hell by investing in America first . ''
Despite the statement , the outgoing US Trade Representative , Robert Lighthizer , said he is hoping to make some changes to reduce trade tariffs before President Trump officially stands down in January .
Mr Lighthizer said : `` We have the advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK - particularly the current government of the UK - are not big subsidisers , where some other countries are more inclined to subsidise .
`` So it would be helpful if we could come to some kind of agreement .
We are in discussions , we 'll see how that works out . ''
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Brexit: ‘No pressure’ for Joe Biden to strike trade deal says expert
Boris Johnson has not hidden the fact he is hoping to renegotiate the terms of the current trade deal the UK has with the US to build an even stronger relationship with Washington. But the Prime Minister has been warned there is "no pressure" for President-elect Joe Biden to push forward with a new agreement now that Brexit negotiations have concluded. DW correspondent Jens Korte said: "We have heard from Boris Johnson and there are some indications the UK might push forward a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
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"The big question is if it's really in Washington's high-priority list to get that new deal done anytime soon. "There is no pressure for the upcoming President, Joe Biden. First of all, the US actually has a trade surplus with the UK so why make big changes at this point? "Then, also, Boris Johnson was considered to be rather close with US President Donald Trump and I don't know if we have the same feelings between the upcoming President and Boris Johnson." Mr Korte also suggested Mr Biden might put his focus on strengthening the US' trade relationship with the European Union, and resolve the trade war President Trump waged against China during his administration. JUST IN: Brexit to give pubs tax cut lifeline: EU exit to see VAT cut on beer on January 1
Boris Johnson has been warned Joe Biden has "no pressure" to strike a deal with the UK
Joe Biden had previously warned he would agree to no deal if Brexit compromised Irish peace
He added: " I would be cautious to really believe that we'd get a new trade deal anytime soon. It might be in the interest of Washington to clear things first with the European Union and China before they take care of the UK." Joe Biden had signalled ahead of the US election in November he would not be willing to pursue trade negotiations with the UK if Brexit proved to be detrimental to the peace accords on the isle of Ireland. But with the EU and the UK finally reaching a deal after nine months of talks, hopes have been renewing over Washington agreeing to consider changes to the free trade agreement currently in place with London. Mr Biden however has signalled he will be putting much of his efforts into strengthening the domestic US market after the blow the coronavirus pandemic delivered to the economy. READ MORE: EU braced for pandemonium as Dan Hannan warns THREE countries will follow UK out of bloc
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Speaking in early December, the President-elect said: "I want to make sure we’re going to fight like hell by investing in America first." Despite the statement, the outgoing US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, said he is hoping to make some changes to reduce trade tariffs before President Trump officially stands down in January. Mr Lighthizer said: "We have the advantage in that both the US and the UK - particularly the current government of the UK - are not big subsidisers, where some other countries are more inclined to subsidise. "So it would be helpful if we could come to some kind of agreement. We are in discussions, we'll see how that works out." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-27--SNP rumbled after splashing out £4 million a year on lavish top civil servant pay

New figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives revealed nearly £4million is being spent by the SNP led Scottish Government on top officials on an annual basis .
The stark data revealed in a Freedom of Information ( FOI ) request revealed 38 Scottish Government civil servants take home more than £100,000 .
It comes as thousands of Scottish businesses fight to remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic with the Scottish economy nearly 10 % smaller than it was at the end of 2019 due to the virus , according to Government figures .
The FOI passed to Express.co.uk and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials were part of the Scottish Government ’ s Constitution and External Affairs portfolio .
The section , led by Constitution Secretary Michael Russell , has come under fire in recent years because they focus on policy areas reserved to the UK Government .
Alongside this , the data reveals a further ten are part of the economy team whilst an additional 12 of the high paid staffers work across education , health , justice and finance portfolios .
The Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government Lesley Evans is also included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in Organisational Development and Operations .
At the same time , Ms Sturgeon ’ s team of spin doctors have been given a large pay rise following an internal review .
Ms Sturgeon special advisers received the increases with “ resultant pay rises ” backdated to October of last year .
Scottish Government figures reveal the 14 aides cost Scottish taxpayers more than £1million last year with one senior official handed a taxpayer-funded pay rise of about £20,000 alone .
READ MORE : Meddling SNP intervenes in Brexit talks as Sturgeon pledges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost of Ms Sturgeon ’ s team to taxpayers was £1,064,405 last year , an increase of £155,098 on 2018 .
A `` pay structure review and job evaluation '' took place early this year which subsequently triggered the pay increases .
Annie Wells MSP , Scottish Conservatives Local Government spokeswoman , said the SNP ’ s priorities were “ in the wrong place.
” He added : “ The nearly £4 million shelled out on these expensive officials is going to make average Scottish taxpayer wince .
DO N'T MISS : Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time over stats [ REVEAL ] Sturgeon 's independence dream dealt huge blow [ INSIGHT ] Meddling Nicola Sturgeon demands Brexit extension after border chaos [ LATEST ] “ It is pretty shocking that so many of these civil servants are part of a constitution department .
“ It has no real power and has been used by the SNP as a political plaything to cause trouble with the UK Government and promote their separatist agenda .
“ Small businesses facing a particularly difficult Christmas and New Year are going to be definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I can ’ t blame them.
” Danielle Boxall , campaign manager at the TaxPayers ' Alliance , said : `` Many Scots will question if mandarins deserve these gold plated salaries .

SNP's Forbes grilled on whether Sturgeon has 'got off lightly'
New figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives revealed nearly £4million is being spent by the SNP led Scottish Government on top officials on an annual basis. The stark data revealed in a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed 38 Scottish Government civil servants take home more than £100,000.
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It comes as thousands of Scottish businesses fight to remain open during the Coronavirus pandemic with the Scottish economy nearly 10% smaller than it was at the end of 2019 due to the virus, according to Government figures. The FOI passed to Express.co.uk revealed seven of the top officials were part of the Scottish Government’s Constitution and External Affairs portfolio. The section, led by Constitution Secretary Michael Russell, has come under fire in recent years because they focus on policy areas reserved to the UK Government. Alongside this, the data reveals a further ten are part of the economy team whilst an additional 12 of the high paid staffers work across education, health, justice and finance portfolios.
The Scottish Government spend £4 million on Top Government pay packets
38 civil servants are on salaries above £100,000
The Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government Lesley Evans is also included in the list whilst a further eight top officials work in Organisational Development and Operations. At the same time, Ms Sturgeon’s team of spin doctors have been given a large pay rise following an internal review. Ms Sturgeon special advisers received the increases with “resultant pay rises” backdated to October of last year. Scottish Government figures reveal the 14 aides cost Scottish taxpayers more than £1million last year with one senior official handed a taxpayer-funded pay rise of about £20,000 alone. READ MORE: Meddling SNP intervenes in Brexit talks as Sturgeon pledges position
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Annie Wells MSP slated the figures
The figures revealed the total overall cost of Ms Sturgeon’s team to taxpayers was £1,064,405 last year, an increase of £155,098 on 2018. A "pay structure review and job evaluation" took place early this year which subsequently triggered the pay increases. Annie Wells MSP, Scottish Conservatives Local Government spokeswoman, said the SNP’s priorities were “in the wrong place.” He added: “The nearly £4 million shelled out on these expensive officials is going to make average Scottish taxpayer wince. DON'T MISS:
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“It is pretty shocking that so many of these civil servants are part of a constitution department. “It has no real power and has been used by the SNP as a political plaything to cause trouble with the UK Government and promote their separatist agenda. “Small businesses facing a particularly difficult Christmas and New Year are going to be definitely riled up at these luxurious pay packets and I can’t blame them.” Danielle Boxall, campaign manager at the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Many Scots will question if mandarins deserve these gold plated salaries.
Lesley Evans, PS to the Scottish Government (left)


thedailyexpress--2020-12-27--Britain dodged a bullet in trade deal as EU attempted power grab to punish UK ‘at will’

But , with Sir Keir Starmer ordering Labour MPs to back it , the deal is expected to be passed with a healthy majority on Wednesday .
It comes after dramatic final negotiations and an unveiling of a new treaty on Christmas Eve by the Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .
Efforts have now been stepped up to get it passed in Parliament .
Speaking yesterday for the first time since the breakthrough , Lord Frost said : “ This is one of the biggest and broadest agreements ever , covering not only goods but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , social security , health cooperation , law enforcement .
It is a really huge agreement .
“ Many said we couldn ’ t do it in the time available and I always believed we could and we had a great team that got us there .
“ We have also done another thing that many said we couldn ’ t which is establish the UK as a country which sets its own laws again and can choose democratically the direction it wants to follow in the future.
” He made it clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further than the more limited ambitions set by former PM Theresa May ’ s administration .
Now , Britain will not be bound by EU regulations or have to align itself , it was said .
Lord Frost said : “ The way we have achieved that is that there is no more role for the European Court of Justice , there are no direct effects of EU law , there is no dynamic alignment .
“ In fact there is no alignment of any kind , and we are out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union just as the manifesto said we would be .
“ So in our view this should be the beginning of a moment of national renewal for us .
All the choices are in our hands as a country and it is now up to us to decide how we choose them and how we go forward in the future.
” JUST IN : Brexiteer Hannan mocks Remainer after deal tantrum Meanwhile , sources close to the negotiating team yesterday briefed journalists on key aspects of the deal .
They told how unreasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tie Britain up were avoided and much better terms reached .
A source close to Lord Frost was particularly dismissive of claims by French Minister for European Affairs Clement Beaune that Britain would be subject to more export controls than any other country .
The source said : “ The trading rules in this are pretty standard for free trade agreements and most of the EU ’ s third country trade is done on the basis of either similar arrangements or World Trade Organisation terms which obviously mean even more barriers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they even mean by that.
” The EU was forced to drop its demands to be able to impose so-called “ lightning tariffs ” as a punishment if the UK diverged from its rules .
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Obviously , that was never going to be acceptable to us.
” Like all free trade deals any disagreements will be adjudicated over by neutral international arbitrators .
These could be judges , international lawyers or experts in the particular field .
After months of arguing , the UK will be able to have its own state aid rules to subsidise and support its own industries .
Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the security and law enforcement provisions .
Despite being told the UK would have to exit the Prum Convention law enforcement treaty – with access to fingerprints , data , number plates and more – the UK still has access but is not subject to the European Court of Justice in using it .
There are also agreements on extradition and cooperation with Europol .
The UK is also not bound by the treaty to remain as signatories of the European Convention on Human Rights , as the EU had demanded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will replace the EU one will be “ near identical ” .
This means there should be fewer concerns travelling abroad .
Writing for the Sunday Express today , International Trade Secretary Liz Truss , who has already signed off 58 deals with other countries , said that the agreement with the EU allows Britain to reach out to the rest of the world .
She said the UK is aiming to join the Trans Pacific Partnership , giving the UK access to one of the fastest-growing markets in the world , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes that “ gold standard ” trade deals with the US , Australia and New Zealand are achievable next year as well .
Ms Truss said : “ Seizing unparalleled opportunities overseas , we will level up the country by bringing home jobs , investment and higher wages to every region and nation of the United Kingdom.
” Yesterday , the Government also announced details of the post-Brexit replacement of the Erasmus exchange programme for UK students , costing more than £100million .
The scheme allowed students to study in countries across Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department for Education said the new Turing Scheme will provide funding for around 35,000 students to go on placements and exchanges globally from September .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said : “ We now have the chance to expand opportunities to study abroad and see more students from all backgrounds benefit from the experience .
“ We have designed a truly international scheme which is focused on our priorities , delivers real value for money and forms an important part of our promise to level up the United Kingdom .
The news comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become the world ’ s fifth-largest economy once again .
The Centre for Economic and Business Research predicted the UK would push further ahead of seventh-placed France in the decade after Brexit .

Boris Johnson: Brexit deal is ‘glad tidings of great joy’
Lord Frost called the agreement a “moment of national renewal” with Britain’s future now in its own hands. Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal-maker praised his team for achieving what many thought impossible. His words come ahead of MPs meeting in Parliament and virtually to vote on the deal with the EU.
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But, with Sir Keir Starmer ordering Labour MPs to back it, the deal is expected to be passed with a healthy majority on Wednesday. It comes after dramatic final negotiations and an unveiling of a new treaty on Christmas Eve by the Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Efforts have now been stepped up to get it passed in Parliament. Speaking yesterday for the first time since the breakthrough, Lord Frost said: “This is one of the biggest and broadest agreements ever, covering not only goods but also services, aviation, road transport, social security, health cooperation, law enforcement. It is a really huge agreement. “Many said we couldn’t do it in the time available and I always believed we could and we had a great team that got us there. “We have also done another thing that many said we couldn’t which is establish the UK as a country which sets its own laws again and can choose democratically the direction it wants to follow in the future.”
Brexit news: Lord Frost called the agreement a “moment of national renewal”
Boris Johnson secured a trade deal on Christmas Eve
He made it clear that his team had also gone much further than the more limited ambitions set by former PM Theresa May’s administration. Now, Britain will not be bound by EU regulations or have to align itself, it was said. Lord Frost said: “The way we have achieved that is that there is no more role for the European Court of Justice, there are no direct effects of EU law, there is no dynamic alignment. “In fact there is no alignment of any kind, and we are out of the Single Market and out of the Customs Union just as the manifesto said we would be. “So in our view this should be the beginning of a moment of national renewal for us. All the choices are in our hands as a country and it is now up to us to decide how we choose them and how we go forward in the future.” JUST IN: Brexiteer Hannan mocks Remainer after deal tantrum
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MIchel Barnier was the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Meanwhile, sources close to the negotiating team yesterday briefed journalists on key aspects of the deal. They told how unreasonable level playing field demands by the EU to tie Britain up were avoided and much better terms reached. A source close to Lord Frost was particularly dismissive of claims by French Minister for European Affairs Clement Beaune that Britain would be subject to more export controls than any other country. The source said: “The trading rules in this are pretty standard for free trade agreements and most of the EU’s third country trade is done on the basis of either similar arrangements or World Trade Organisation terms which obviously mean even more barriers. “So I am not sure what they even mean by that.” The EU was forced to drop its demands to be able to impose so-called “lightning tariffs” as a punishment if the UK diverged from its rules. DON'T MISS:
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The source said: “The original mechanism the EU wanted to impose on us was a mechanism which essentially allowed them to use tariffs more or less at will against us if we moved to equivalence of laws. Obviously, that was never going to be acceptable to us.” Like all free trade deals any disagreements will be adjudicated over by neutral international arbitrators. These could be judges, international lawyers or experts in the particular field. After months of arguing, the UK will be able to have its own state aid rules to subsidise and support its own industries. Lord Frost’s team was also pleased with the security and law enforcement provisions. Despite being told the UK would have to exit the Prum Convention law enforcement treaty – with access to fingerprints, data, number plates and more – the UK still has access but is not subject to the European Court of Justice in using it. There are also agreements on extradition and cooperation with Europol.
Ursula von der Leyen held a press conference to announce the deal
The UK is also not bound by the treaty to remain as signatories of the European Convention on Human Rights, as the EU had demanded. In addition, the health insurance scheme which will replace the EU one will be “near identical”. This means there should be fewer concerns travelling abroad. Writing for the Sunday Express today, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, who has already signed off 58 deals with other countries, said that the agreement with the EU allows Britain to reach out to the rest of the world. She said the UK is aiming to join the Trans Pacific Partnership, giving the UK access to one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, equating to nearly £9trillion. She also believes that “gold standard” trade deals with the US, Australia and New Zealand are achievable next year as well. Ms Truss said: “Seizing unparalleled opportunities overseas, we will level up the country by bringing home jobs, investment and higher wages to every region and nation of the United Kingdom.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-27--Hardline Brexiteers on brink of BACKING EU trade deal as Boris ‘achieved the unachievable’

After the Government published the 1,246 page document yesterday morning , the so-called Star Chamber of lawyers advising the European Research Group ( ERG ) of Conservative MPs started pouring over details to advise whether it could be backed or not .
Among the lawyers were eminent QC Martin Howe , the chairman of Lawyers for Britain ; veteran Tory Brexiteer MP Sir Bill Cash and former Brexit minister David Jones .
But a senior source in the powerful ERG said that while the deal is not perfect it is still “ pretty good ” and should get the group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Boris [ Johnson ] has achieved what we were told could not be achieved which is tariff free access to the Single Market without being subject to their rules or the European Court of Justice .
“ Looking at this deal you have to wonder why we spent all these years as a member state paying £10 billion a year into the EU when we could have had this access with a trade deal.
” However , there are concerns that there could be bear traps within the deal which means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen , who was one of the group of Brexiteer Spartans who held out against Theresa May ’ s deal , warned : “ A treaty with the EU is not just for Christmas.
” He said : “ Rather than bounce it through the Commons in one day , both the EU and UK should have a short period of time to analyse it properly before we grant approval and there should be a provisional approval vote followed by full Parliamentary scrutiny and a subsequent confirmatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories swept former Labour heartland seats on a promise of “ getting brexit done.
” Rother Valley MP Alex Stafford said : “ As a Member of Parliament for a so called Red Wall constituency - one which elected a Conservative MP for the first time in its history - I know how important it is that the deal passes these tests .
JUST IN : Nicola Sturgeon brutally torn apart by Brexiteers '' Voters in the Red Wall lent the Conservative Party their vote because we promised to deliver on Brexit – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Red Wall voters are now looking to see if the proof is in the ( Christmas ) pudding .
Will it be an M & S luxury one or a cheap foreign imitation ?
” One of the sticking points appears to be on Northern Ireland with concern that the Withdrawal Agreement protocol will still apply leaving the province partly under EU jurisdiction .
A source close to UK chief negotiator Lord Frost said : “ The Withdrawal Agreement is in place .
We are committed to it and obviously it does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trading goods and one or two other things in Northern Ireland .
“ The people of Northern Ireland can choose whether it continues in 2024 .
Northern Ireland will be different for a bit by as long as they want it .
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In particular Northern Ireland benefits from other trade agreements with other countries.
” It is understood that senior DUP figures have said they “ can live with the arrangements ” in talks with the ERG even if they are unhappy at a border in the Irish Sea .
There was also anger over the compromise on fishing with the National Federation of Fishermen ’ s Organisations saying fisheries “ were sacrificed ” .
Scottish Nationalist First Minister Nicola Sturgeon , who opposes Brexit , tried to cash in politically on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken ” .
There was an admission by sources close to Lord Frost that the UK was forced to compromise more on fish than had been hoped but so was the EU with the German fishing industry erupting yesterday .
The senior source noted : “ The crucial thing on fisheries policy , although there is a transition at the end of the transition it returns to normal arrangements and we have full control over our waters and our fish .
We negotiate as an independent coastal state with the EU and third @ @ @

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After the Government published the 1,246 page document yesterday morning, the so-called Star Chamber of lawyers advising the European Research Group (ERG) of Conservative MPs started pouring over details to advise whether it could be backed or not. Among the lawyers were eminent QC Martin Howe, the chairman of Lawyers for Britain; veteran Tory Brexiteer MP Sir Bill Cash and former Brexit minister David Jones.
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But a senior source in the powerful ERG said that while the deal is not perfect it is still “pretty good” and should get the group’s backing. The MP said: “Boris [Johnson] has achieved what we were told could not be achieved which is tariff free access to the Single Market without being subject to their rules or the European Court of Justice. “Looking at this deal you have to wonder why we spent all these years as a member state paying £10 billion a year into the EU when we could have had this access with a trade deal.” However, there are concerns that there could be bear traps within the deal which means MPs need longer to be properly scrutinised.
Brexit news: Hardline Brexiteers on brink of backing EU trade deal
Boris Johnson secured a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU on Christmas Eve
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen, who was one of the group of Brexiteer Spartans who held out against Theresa May’s deal, warned: “A treaty with the EU is not just for Christmas.” He said: “Rather than bounce it through the Commons in one day, both the EU and UK should have a short period of time to analyse it properly before we grant approval and there should be a provisional approval vote followed by full Parliamentary scrutiny and a subsequent confirmatory vote.” In December last year the Tories swept former Labour heartland seats on a promise of “getting brexit done.” Rother Valley MP Alex Stafford said: “As a Member of Parliament for a so called Red Wall constituency - one which elected a Conservative MP for the first time in its history - I know how important it is that the deal passes these tests. JUST IN: Nicola Sturgeon brutally torn apart by Brexiteers
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Nicola Sturgeon, who opposes Brexit, tried to cash in politically on the claims saying “major promises were broken”
"Voters in the Red Wall lent the Conservative Party their vote because we promised to deliver on Brexit – something that means so much to them. Red Wall voters are now looking to see if the proof is in the (Christmas) pudding. Will it be an M&S luxury one or a cheap foreign imitation?” One of the sticking points appears to be on Northern Ireland with concern that the Withdrawal Agreement protocol will still apply leaving the province partly under EU jurisdiction. A source close to UK chief negotiator Lord Frost said: “The Withdrawal Agreement is in place. We are committed to it and obviously it does set up different arrangements, mainly for trading goods and one or two other things in Northern Ireland. “The people of Northern Ireland can choose whether it continues in 2024. Northern Ireland will be different for a bit by as long as they want it. DON'T MISS:
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But the fundamentals of what it means to be one country in a huge range of areas are still in place. In particular Northern Ireland benefits from other trade agreements with other countries.” It is understood that senior DUP figures have said they “can live with the arrangements” in talks with the ERG even if they are unhappy at a border in the Irish Sea. There was also anger over the compromise on fishing with the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations saying fisheries “were sacrificed”. Scottish Nationalist First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who opposes Brexit, tried to cash in politically on the claims saying “major promises were broken”. There was an admission by sources close to Lord Frost that the UK was forced to compromise more on fish than had been hoped but so was the EU with the German fishing industry erupting yesterday. The senior source noted: “The crucial thing on fisheries policy, although there is a transition at the end of the transition it returns to normal arrangements and we have full control over our waters and our fish. We negotiate as an independent coastal state with the EU and third parties.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--What do you WANT, Soubry? Brexiteer Hannan mocks Remainer after deal tantrum

With just days before the end of the transition period on December 31 , Boris Johnson secured a historic trade deal with the EU on Christmas Eve after months of gridlocked negotiations .
But while many have celebrated the crucial deal , Remainers have already lashed out at the agreement .
On Christmas Eve , Anna Soubry - who left the Tory party over its `` hardline Brexit stance '' - tweeted : “ Never before has a country so spectacularly shot itself in the foot .
“ We are no longer ‘ Great ‘ Britain or a United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single market and customs union diminishes our country , will make us all a little poorer and narrow our horizons.
” But now , Brexiteer Dan Hannan has mocked Ms Soubry saying she has yet to “ digest ” the document as it was only published today .
Writing in the Daily Telegraph , he said : “ This , remember , is not her response to leaving the EU , which happened 11 months ago ; it is her response to agreeing cordial relations .
“ Neither Soubry nor anyone else has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pages of text of course .
“ The treaty was only published only today .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon brutally torn apart by Brexiteers “ But ignorance has not stopped people opining with certainty and , often , with fury.
” He continued : “ Eurosceptics are supposed to want looser ties with the EU , yet they are applauding a long and comprehensive agreement with it .
“ Europhiles are meant to love Brussels , .
But they can ’ t disguise their annoyance that a dal has been done.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister for being ready for a no deal outcome , unlike his predecessor .
DO N'T MISS Brexit deal will keep Red Wall seats blue for years says ALEX STAFFORD [ COMMENT ] Brexiteer says Von der Leyen 's speech shows EXACTLY why UK voted leave [ REVEAL ] Britons furious as Brexit deal accused of fishing sell out [ INSIGHT ] He continued : “ We keep being told that the resulting treaty is ‘ thin ’ , but it is remarkably broad , covering aviation , energy , social security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ UK-based car makers , for example , have got the deal on rules of origin they wanted .
“ Instead of facing gridlock in Kent on January 1 , we are likely to see the end of the pile-up that has happened under the existing terms.
” But Mr Hannan does admit there have been concessions with the EU claiming “ three main wins ” .
He added : “ First , it is helping itself to a shovelful of our fish as we leave - though , given the capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in our share was inevitable .
“ Second , it has secured a deeper accord on goods trade , where it has a big surplus with the UK , than on services , where it runs a deficit .
“ Third , it has given itself the right to impose tariffs if it thinks the UK is undercutting its social or environmental standards.
” Announcing the deal , a Downing Street source said : `` We have taken back control of our money , borders , laws , trade and our fishing @ @

Brexit: ‘No pressure’ for Joe Biden to strike trade deal says expert
With just days before the end of the transition period on December 31, Boris Johnson secured a historic trade deal with the EU on Christmas Eve after months of gridlocked negotiations.
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But while many have celebrated the crucial deal, Remainers have already lashed out at the agreement. On Christmas Eve, Anna Soubry - who left the Tory party over its "hardline Brexit stance" - tweeted: “Never before has a country so spectacularly shot itself in the foot. “We are no longer ‘Great‘ Britain or a United Kingdom. “Leaving the EU, the single market and customs union diminishes our country, will make us all a little poorer and narrow our horizons.”
Brexiteer Dan Hannan mocks Anna Soubry
Former Tory MP and Remainer Anna Soubry
But now, Brexiteer Dan Hannan has mocked Ms Soubry saying she has yet to “digest” the document as it was only published today. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, he said: “This, remember, is not her response to leaving the EU, which happened 11 months ago; it is her response to agreeing cordial relations. “Neither Soubry nor anyone else has had a chance to digest the 1,246 pages of text of course. “The treaty was only published only today. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon brutally torn apart by Brexiteers
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He continued: “We keep being told that the resulting treaty is ‘thin’, but it is remarkably broad, covering aviation, energy, social security rights, road haulage and much else. “UK-based car makers, for example, have got the deal on rules of origin they wanted. “Instead of facing gridlock in Kent on January 1, we are likely to see the end of the pile-up that has happened under the existing terms.” But Mr Hannan does admit there have been concessions with the EU claiming “three main wins”.
Anna Soubry lashes out at Boris' Brexit deal
He added: “First, it is helping itself to a shovelful of our fish as we leave - though, given the capacity of the UK fleet, a phased increase in our share was inevitable. “Second, it has secured a deeper accord on goods trade, where it has a big surplus with the UK, than on services, where it runs a deficit. “Third, it has given itself the right to impose tariffs if it thinks the UK is undercutting its social or environmental standards.” Announcing the deal, a Downing Street source said: "We have taken back control of our money, borders, laws, trade and our fishing waters.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen


thedailyexpress--2020-12-26--Nicola Sturgeon torn apart for saying Boris 'sold out' fishermen: 'Brainless politicking!'

Scotland ’ s First Minister took to Twitter this afternoon to criticise Boris Johnson ’ s hard fought Brexit deal with the EU .
She wrote : “ The fact that many predicted it , doesn ’ t make it any less galling .
The Tories have sold out Scottish fishing all over again .
But her comments have been torn apart by Brexiteers , who pointed out Ms Sturgeon wants to rejoin the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy .
Political commentator Tom Harwood wrote : “ The SNP position is to rejoin the EU and therefore cede all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The UK has negotiated a deal that returns all fish to this country after a transition.
” Political reporter Christian Calgie , also responded to Ms Sturgeon ’ s Tweet and said : “ Calling for a no-deal outcome and now calling a 5.5 year transition a sell-out .
“ Sturgeon ’ s brainless politicking had turned her into a bigger Brexiteer than Nigel Farage.
” Dozens of other social media users also responded to the First Minister ’ s criticism with fury .
One person said : “ Given you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock and barrel , it might be wiser for you not to say too much on this topic .
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“ Scottish fishermen will never again trust the SNP because they see just how easily you were ( and would be again ) willing to sell them out.
” A second user wrote : “ Lmao .
YOU WANT TO REJOIN THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY .
Absolute hypocritical tosh.
” A third said : `` According to the person who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the common fisheries policy . ''
Another person asked Ms Sturgeon : `` Next question Nicola .
How do you protect Scottish fishing upon joining the EU & the Common Fisheries Policy ? ''
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Boris Johnson: Brexit deal is ‘glad tidings of great joy’
Scotland’s First Minister took to Twitter this afternoon to criticise Boris Johnson’s hard fought Brexit deal with the EU. She wrote: “The fact that many predicted it, doesn’t make it any less galling. The Tories have sold out Scottish fishing all over again.
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“Promises they knew couldn’t be delivered, duly broken.” But her comments have been torn apart by Brexiteers, who pointed out Ms Sturgeon wants to rejoin the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy. Political commentator Tom Harwood wrote: “The SNP position is to rejoin the EU and therefore cede all control of Scottish fish to Brussels. “The UK has negotiated a deal that returns all fish to this country after a transition.”
Brexit news: Nicola Sturgeon has claimed Boris Johnson “sold out Scottish fishing all over again
Nicola Sturgeon criticised Boris Johnson's Brexit deal
Political reporter Christian Calgie, also responded to Ms Sturgeon’s Tweet and said: “Calling for a no-deal outcome and now calling a 5.5 year transition a sell-out. “Sturgeon’s brainless politicking had turned her into a bigger Brexiteer than Nigel Farage.” Dozens of other social media users also responded to the First Minister’s criticism with fury. One person said: “Given you want to sell out our fishermen lock, stock and barrel, it might be wiser for you not to say too much on this topic. JUST IN: Brexit trade deal: What is in the UK-EU agreement?
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Boris Johnson secured a historic Brexit deal yesterday
“Scottish fishermen will never again trust the SNP because they see just how easily you were (and would be again) willing to sell them out.” A second user wrote: “Lmao. YOU WANT TO REJOIN THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY. Absolute hypocritical tosh.” A third said: "According to the person who who wants to to rejoin the EU and the common fisheries policy." Another person asked Ms Sturgeon: "Next question Nicola. How do you protect Scottish fishing upon joining the EU & the Common Fisheries Policy?" DON'T MISS:
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