thedailyexpress--2020-05-04--Another Corbynista goes: Len McCluskey ally Jennie Formby stands down as General Secretary

Ms Formby is standing down after spending two years in the role .
The resignation will not come as a shock to many , as she was expected to go after Keir Starmer was elected as the new Labour leader .
She joins a group of Corbynistas who have beee ousted from Labour 's ranks under the new Labour leadership .
Her successor will be decided by the party 's ruling National Executive Committee ( NEC ) , but Sir Keir is likely to have sway over the decision .
Announcing her decision , Ms Formby paid tribute to Jeremy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why she took on the position in the first place .
She said : “ When I applied for the role of General Secretary in 2018 it was because I wanted to support Jeremy Corbyn , who inspired so many people to get involved in politics with his message of hope , equality and peace .
“ It has been a huge privilege to be General Secretary of the largest political party in Europe for the last two years , but now we have a new leadership team it is the right time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to thank Jeremy , our members and my staff colleagues who have given me so much support during what has been a very challenging period , in particular when I was suffering from ill health .
She added : “ I wish Keir and Angela the very best of luck in taking the party forward and leading Labour to victory at the next General Election ” .
The new heads of the Labour Party were quick to respond to the news of her resignation .
Sir Keir said : `` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and for the personal and professional efforts she has made in advancing the cause she has fought all her life for .
“ Jennie has led our party 's organisation with commitment and energy through a period of political upheaval , including a snap General Election last year .
I wish her the very best for the future . ''
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner added : `` As a trade unionist and party activist as well as General Secretary , Jennie has been a great servant of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trail as one of our highest achieving women .
`` She goes with our thanks and gratitude , and I 've no doubt she will stand squarely behind us as we continue to fight for social justice and the Labour government our country so desperately needs.
” Ms Formby is not the only Corbynista to leave under the Labour Party 's new leadership .

Jennie Formby speaks about Labour's industrial strategy
Ms Formby is standing down after spending two years in the role. The resignation will not come as a shock to many, as she was expected to go after Keir Starmer was elected as the new Labour leader. She joins a group of Corbynistas who have beee ousted from Labour's ranks under the new Labour leadership.
Her successor will be decided by the party's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC), but Sir Keir is likely to have sway over the decision. Announcing her decision, Ms Formby paid tribute to Jeremy Corbyn and said he was the reason why she took on the position in the first place. She said: “When I applied for the role of General Secretary in 2018 it was because I wanted to support Jeremy Corbyn, who inspired so many people to get involved in politics with his message of hope, equality and peace. “It has been a huge privilege to be General Secretary of the largest political party in Europe for the last two years, but now we have a new leadership team it is the right time to step down.
Jennie Formby has stood down as Labour's general secretary
Jennie Formby was a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn
"I would like to thank Jeremy, our members and my staff colleagues who have given me so much support during what has been a very challenging period, in particular when I was suffering from ill health. She added: “I wish Keir and Angela the very best of luck in taking the party forward and leading Labour to victory at the next General Election ”. The new heads of the Labour Party were quick to respond to the news of her resignation. Sir Keir said: "I would like to thank Jennie for her service, and for the personal and professional efforts she has made in advancing the cause she has fought all her life for.
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Jennie Formby joins a group of Corbyn allies who have been ousted from the Labour ranks
“Jennie has led our party's organisation with commitment and energy through a period of political upheaval, including a snap General Election last year. I wish her the very best for the future." Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Angela Rayner added: "As a trade unionist and party activist as well as General Secretary, Jennie has been a great servant of our movement for many years and blazed a trail as one of our highest achieving women. "She goes with our thanks and gratitude, and I've no doubt she will stand squarely behind us as we continue to fight for social justice and the Labour government our country so desperately needs.” Ms Formby is not the only Corbynista to leave under the Labour Party's new leadership.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey was ousted from the shadow cabinet last month
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-04--Keir Starmer humiliated in coronavirus poll: Labour leader loses to 'don't know' in survey

Respondents were asked to answer multiple questions on how they thought those in power had handled the coronavirus pandemic to date .
When asked “ Who would you trust more to lead Britain through the coronavirus outbreak ?
” more people said they didn ’ t know than backed Sir Keir .
In the YouGov poll for The Sunday Times , nearly half ( 48 percent ) said Boris Johnson was the right man to lead the country through this difficult time .
A fifth ( 20 percent ) said they didn ’ t know while only 19 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best person to take the helm .
Thirteen percent said neither Mr Johnson nor Sir Keir were fit up to the task .
A total of 1,654 adults in Britain were surveyed on April 30 and May 1 .
Since being announced as Jeremy Corbyn ’ s successor , Sir Keir has weathered several storms , prompting voters to tell him his “ honeymoon period is over ” on Twitter .
The opposition leader drew widespread criticism last week for adopting a neutral stance on the Kashmiri conflict .
His decision was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backed a motion condemning India ’ s role in the dispute .
And as Sir Keir desperately tries to win back the trust of traditional Labour voters he suffered another setback in poll ratings .
Sky News host Kay Burley ridiculed the Labour leader after an Ipsos MORI poll showed just 18 percent of respondents trust the left-wing party .
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Labour falls FURTHER behind Tories in voting poll And he said 50,000 contact-tracers should be deployed to keep the nation safe .
But as he prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he vowed not to pick at any point possible for political point-scoring .
Sir Keir has said the Prime Minister 's commitment to outline an exit strategy from the lockdown is a `` step in the right direction '' .
Speaking last week , the Labour leader said : `` I 've been calling on the Prime Minister to have a plan for the next stage and exit strategy .
We 've been pushing hard on that in the last week or two .
`` The Prime Minister has now said he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` So I think that shows that we were right to challenge on it , and I 'm pleased that we 're going to see a plan .
`` We 'll look at it when we see it , but it 's a step in the right direction . ''

Boris Johnson’s plan ‘step in right direction’ says Keir Starmer
Respondents were asked to answer multiple questions on how they thought those in power had handled the coronavirus pandemic to date. When asked “Who would you trust more to lead Britain through the coronavirus outbreak?” more people said they didn’t know than backed Sir Keir. In the YouGov poll for The Sunday Times, nearly half (48 percent) said Boris Johnson was the right man to lead the country through this difficult time.
A fifth (20 percent) said they didn’t know while only 19 percent of respondents thought Sir Keir would be the best person to take the helm. Thirteen percent said neither Mr Johnson nor Sir Keir were fit up to the task. A total of 1,654 adults in Britain were surveyed on April 30 and May 1. Since being announced as Jeremy Corbyn’s successor, Sir Keir has weathered several storms, prompting voters to tell him his “honeymoon period is over” on Twitter.
Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a damning poll just a month into his leadership
Sir Keir has criticised Boris Johnson's handling of the crisis
The opposition leader drew widespread criticism last week for adopting a neutral stance on the Kashmiri conflict. His decision was at odds with Labour delegates who last year backed a motion condemning India’s role in the dispute. And as Sir Keir desperately tries to win back the trust of traditional Labour voters he suffered another setback in poll ratings. Sky News host Kay Burley ridiculed the Labour leader after an Ipsos MORI poll showed just 18 percent of respondents trust the left-wing party. READ MORE: The Starmer effect! Labour falls FURTHER behind Tories in voting poll
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A recent YouGov poll shows a lack of confidence in Sir Keir's ability to lead during a crisis
Sir Keir took over from Mr Corbyn in early April
And he said 50,000 contact-tracers should be deployed to keep the nation safe. But as he prepared to step into his role as leader he vowed not to pick at any point possible for political point-scoring. Sir Keir has said the Prime Minister's commitment to outline an exit strategy from the lockdown is a "step in the right direction".
The number of coronavirus cases in the UK
Speaking last week, the Labour leader said: "I've been calling on the Prime Minister to have a plan for the next stage and exit strategy. We've been pushing hard on that in the last week or two. "The Prime Minister has now said he's going to have a plan next week. "So I think that shows that we were right to challenge on it, and I'm pleased that we're going to see a plan.
"We'll look at it when we see it, but it's a step in the right direction."
Sir Keir is trying to clean up many areas of the Labour Party
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-05--Keir Starmer tries to force Boris Johnson’s hand over lockdown exit strategy

Sir Keir has laid out seven principles he wants the Prime Minister to work on as he prepares to announce his blueprint on Sunday .
The government is required by law to revise the lockdown restrictions set out in March by Thursday .
In a statement released ahead of talks with the Prime Minister , Mr Starmer said : “ We want to support the government to get this right and that is why we need a national consensus on what happens next .
“ Our priority is protecting the public ’ s health and saving lives .
That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the restrictions staying in place at this time .
Great Big Lockdown Survey : Tell us what life 's like for you by answering THESE questions `` That is why we supported the lockdown and again support the restrictions staying in place at this time .
“ However , we need to be honest with the public about the challenges ahead .
“ We are in this for the long haul .
It is imperative that the government is properly planning for what happens next and properly supporting our NHS and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the beginning of this crisis .
The government was slow to implement the lockdown , slow on testing and slow to get PPE to frontline workers .
We need to learn from those mistakes . ''
The Labour leader asked for a `` national safety standard '' for businesses and schools , an `` ambitious target '' for contact tracing .
He also called for the creation of additional help for individuals and businesses facing hardships due to the economic strain the measures have brought on .
Sir Keir said in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven core principles that need to be considered by the government to ensure public services , businesses and people are supported and kept safe .
READ MORE : Germans ordered to stay at home as borders remain shut due to COVID-19 He added that people needed to know what the next steps were as their livelihoods depend on the Prime Minister ’ s decisions .
“ People rightly need confidence it ’ s safe before they go back out to work , travel or use public services .
“ When I was elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national interest and I meant it .
“ Over the coming days and weeks , I will work constructively with the government on these proposals to ensure we have the best possible response to this crisis.
” DO N'T MISS : Coronavirus lockdown : Social distancing in place 'for many years ' [ REVEALED ] Boris Johnson issues new coronavirus lockdown warning [ INSIGHT ] New government ‘ bounce back ’ loan issued as dissatisfaction grows [ UPDATES ] The Labour Party leader ’ s statement comes as figures released on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been put on furlough .
On Monday night Rishi Sunak , the Chancellor , said that the cost of having almost a quarter of all PAYE workers on furlough was “ clearly not a sustainable situation ” .
Mr Sunak said : “ To anyone who is anxious about this , I want to give them reassurance today that there will be no cliff-edge to the furlough scheme .
“ I ’ m working , as we speak , to figure out the most effective way to wind down the [ furlough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into work in a measured way .

Boris Johnson’s plan ‘step in right direction’ says Keir Starmer
Sir Keir has laid out seven principles he wants the Prime Minister to work on as he prepares to announce his blueprint on Sunday. The government is required by law to revise the lockdown restrictions set out in March by Thursday .
In a statement released ahead of talks with the Prime Minister, Mr Starmer said: “We want to support the government to get this right and that is why we need a national consensus on what happens next. “Our priority is protecting the public’s health and saving lives. That is why we supported the lockdown and again support the restrictions staying in place at this time. Great Big Lockdown Survey: Tell us what life's like for you by answering THESE questions "That is why we supported the lockdown and again support the restrictions staying in place at this time. “However, we need to be honest with the public about the challenges ahead. “We are in this for the long haul. It is imperative that the government is properly planning for what happens next and properly supporting our NHS and social care services.
Sir Keir has laid out seven principles he wants the Prime Minister to work on before Sunday
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“Mistakes were made at the beginning of this crisis. The government was slow to implement the lockdown, slow on testing and slow to get PPE to frontline workers. We need to learn from those mistakes." The Labour leader asked for a "national safety standard" for businesses and schools, an "ambitious target" for contact tracing. He also called for the creation of additional help for individuals and businesses facing hardships due to the economic strain the measures have brought on. Sir Keir said in the statement: “Labour is setting out seven core principles that need to be considered by the government to ensure public services, businesses and people are supported and kept safe. READ MORE: Germans ordered to stay at home as borders remain shut due to COVID-19
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The Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement on Sunday
He added that people needed to know what the next steps were as their livelihoods depend on the Prime Minister’s decisions. “People rightly need confidence it’s safe before they go back out to work, travel or use public services. “When I was elected leader, I promised to act in the national interest and I meant it. “Over the coming days and weeks, I will work constructively with the government on these proposals to ensure we have the best possible response to this crisis.” DON'T MISS:
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The Labour Party leader’s statement comes as figures released on Monday showed 6.3 million people in the UK have been put on furlough. On Monday night Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, said that the cost of having almost a quarter of all PAYE workers on furlough was “clearly not a sustainable situation”.
Mr Sunak said: “To anyone who is anxious about this, I want to give them reassurance today that there will be no cliff-edge to the furlough scheme. “I’m working, as we speak, to figure out the most effective way to wind down the [furlough] scheme and to ease people back into work in a measured way.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-05--Concern grows over ‘confusing’ coronavirus guidance for over-70s

Ministers will clarify the guidance for the elderly as many criticised the current rules can lead to confusion .
The news comes as different sources speculated that vulnerable members of public would have to stay indoors for up to 18 months or until an effective vaccine is found .
Former pensions minister Baroness Altmann warned that country could soon experience `` social unrest '' if over-70s are told to stay indoors for longer than younger people , according to the Telegraph .
Baroness Altman claimed many older people would `` risk going to prison rather than being forced to isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Survey : Tell us what life 's like for you by answering THESE questions It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to disclose his blueprint for `` phase two '' of the lockdown on Sunday .
The exit strategy will outline plans for people to go back to work and for primary school activity , which could happen as soon as June 1 .
Other countries like Denmark , Norway and Germany have all partially reopened schools .
In Italy , which became one of the global hotspots of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work on Monday .
A Cabinet minister told The Telegraph : `` I 'd be very surprised if there is a tightening of the measures for over-70s .
“ The whole thing is going to be based around consent rather than compulsion . ''
A minister who is an insider in the debate concerning elderly and vulnerable people revealed : `` The all over-70s grouping is going to morph .
READ MORE : Germans ordered to stay at home as borders remain shut due to COVID-19 “ There is a big difference between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as extremely critically vulnerable , who have been sent a letter advising them to shield for 12 weeks , vulnerable people with pre-existing health conditions of any age , and healthy over-70s .
`` This needs to be made clearer – you ca n't just have a blanket over-70s group .
That 's unsustainable .
It 's not a static group . ''
Addressing the fact that the over-70s make up nearly nine million of the country ’ s population , the minister said : `` There are n't enough supermarket delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
`` What we are going to see is more self-selection and personal responsibility .
People will self-select whether they are vulnerable or not .
DO N'T MISS : Coronavirus lockdown : Social distancing in place 'for many years ' [ REVEALED ] Boris Johnson issues new coronavirus lockdown warning [ INSIGHT ] New government ‘ bounce back ’ loan issued as dissatisfaction grows [ UPDATES ] “ The over-70s are a very sensible group – by and large , they know if they should be staying indoors or not.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a lot of over-interpreting of the advice , and people are going to have to start making judgments for themselves .
“ So far it 's all advisory – we have n't had a situation where the police have been checking the date of birth of elderly people in the supermarkets , and rightly so .
`` I 'd be very surprised if the advice gets any stricter for the over-70s . ''
The latest figures announced on Monday at the Downing Street press conference show a death toll of 288 , @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ministers will clarify the guidance for the elderly as many criticised the current rules can lead to confusion. The news comes as different sources speculated that vulnerable members of public would have to stay indoors for up to 18 months or until an effective vaccine is found.
Former pensions minister Baroness Altmann warned that country could soon experience "social unrest" if over-70s are told to stay indoors for longer than younger people, according to the Telegraph. Baroness Altman claimed many older people would "risk going to prison rather than being forced to isolate at home". Great Big Lockdown Survey: Tell us what life's like for you by answering THESE questions It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to disclose his blueprint for "phase two" of the lockdown on Sunday. The exit strategy will outline plans for people to go back to work and for primary school activity, which could happen as soon as June 1. Other countries like Denmark, Norway and Germany have all partially reopened schools.
Concern grows over ‘confusing’ coronavirus guidance for over-70s
In Italy, which became one of the global hotspots of the pandemic, around 4.5 million people returned to work on Monday. A Cabinet minister told The Telegraph: "I'd be very surprised if there is a tightening of the measures for over-70s. “The whole thing is going to be based around consent rather than compulsion." A minister who is an insider in the debate concerning elderly and vulnerable people revealed: "The all over-70s grouping is going to morph. READ MORE: Germans ordered to stay at home as borders remain shut due to COVID-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce further plans on Sunday
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“There is a big difference between the 1.5 million 'shielded' people, known as extremely critically vulnerable, who have been sent a letter advising them to shield for 12 weeks, vulnerable people with pre-existing health conditions of any age, and healthy over-70s. "This needs to be made clearer – you can't just have a blanket over-70s group. That's unsustainable. It's not a static group." Addressing the fact that the over-70s make up nearly nine million of the country’s population, the minister said: "There aren't enough supermarket delivery slots to cater for that amount of people. "What we are going to see is more self-selection and personal responsibility. People will self-select whether they are vulnerable or not. DON'T MISS:
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“The over-70s are a very sensible group – by and large, they know if they should be staying indoors or not.” The Cabinet minister added: "There has been a lot of over-interpreting of the advice, and people are going to have to start making judgments for themselves. “So far it's all advisory – we haven't had a situation where the police have been checking the date of birth of elderly people in the supermarkets, and rightly so. "I'd be very surprised if the advice gets any stricter for the over-70s." The latest figures announced on Monday at the Downing Street press conference show a death toll of 288, the lowest number since March.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Matt Hancock snaps at Labour MP as he tells her to 'watch her tone' in Commons clash

In a shocking Parliamentary clash , Matt Hancock hit out at Labour 's Dr Rosena Allin-Khan in a heated rebuttal .
The former deputy leadership candidate turned shadow mental health minister is also an A & E doctor in her Tooting constituency .
She was warned to `` watch her tone '' by the Health Secretary after grilling him on the number of coronavirus tests .
UK CAVES to EU demands as Gove admits to checks at Irish border Dr Allin-Khan said : `` Frontline workers like me have had to watch families break into pieces as we deliver the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the ones they love most in this world have died .
`` The testing strategy has been non-existent .
Community testing was scrapped , mass testing was slow to roll out and testing figures are now being manipulated .
`` Does the Secretary of State commit to a minimum of 100,000 tests each day going forward ?
`` And does the Secretary of State acknowledge that many frontline workers feel that the Government ’ s lack of testing has cost lives and is responsible for many families being unnecessarily torn apart in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal heartbreaking impact of lockdown as easing begins

Matt Hancock calls out Dr Rosena Allin-Khan for her ‘tone’
In a shocking Parliamentary clash, Matt Hancock hit out at Labour's Dr Rosena Allin-Khan in a heated rebuttal. The former deputy leadership candidate turned shadow mental health minister is also an A&E doctor in her Tooting constituency. She was warned to "watch her tone" by the Health Secretary after grilling him on the number of coronavirus tests.
Dr Allin-Khan said: "Frontline workers like me have had to watch families break into pieces as we deliver the very worst of news to them, that the ones they love most in this world have died. "The testing strategy has been non-existent. Community testing was scrapped, mass testing was slow to roll out and testing figures are now being manipulated. "Does the Secretary of State commit to a minimum of 100,000 tests each day going forward? "And does the Secretary of State acknowledge that many frontline workers feel that the Government’s lack of testing has cost lives and is responsible for many families being unnecessarily torn apart in grief?" READ MORE: Italians reveal heartbreaking impact of lockdown as easing begins
Matt Hancock furiously snaps at Labour shadow minister to "watch her tone" in Commons clash
"Does the Secretary of State commit to a minimum of 100,000 tests each day going forward?"
Mr Hancock replied: "I think she might do well to take a leaf out of the Shadow Secretary of State’s book in terms of tone. "I’m afraid what she said is not true. There’s been a rapid acceleration in testing over the last few months, including getting to 100,000 tests a day. "We've been entirely transparent on the way that has been measured throughout. "I have confidence that the rate will continue to rise."
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-05--Brexit trade deal talks with US underway as Boris plans to eradicate UK reliance on EU

Britain and the US agreed they want to sign off an “ ambitious ” new arrangement as the first round of negotiations opened by video link .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes a free trade deal will be a major boost to the UK after Brexit transition arrangements end later this year .
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Robert Lighthizer , US trade representative , led the start of the talks today .
Ms Truss said : “ The US is our largest trading partner and increasing transatlantic trade can help our economies bounce back from the economic challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strike an ambitious deal that opens up new opportunities for our businesses , brings in more investment and creates better jobs for people across the whole of the country .
“ As the Prime Minister has said , the UK is a champion of free trade and this deal will make it even easier to do business with our friends across the pond.
” Detailed discussions will begin today as around 100 officials from each side thrash out new terms between the two nations over the next fortnight .
READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharp claws in US ’ as he tries to clinch deal

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Britain and the US agreed they want to sign off an “ambitious” new arrangement as the first round of negotiations opened by video link. Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes a free trade deal will be a major boost to the UK after Brexit transition arrangements end later this year.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Robert Lighthizer, US trade representative, led the start of the talks today. Ms Truss said: “The US is our largest trading partner and increasing transatlantic trade can help our economies bounce back from the economic challenge posed by coronavirus. “We want to strike an ambitious deal that opens up new opportunities for our businesses, brings in more investment and creates better jobs for people across the whole of the country. “As the Prime Minister has said, the UK is a champion of free trade and this deal will make it even easier to do business with our friends across the pond.” Detailed discussions will begin today as around 100 officials from each side thrash out new terms between the two nations over the next fortnight. READ MORE: PM warned he's ‘naive about sharp claws in US’ as he tries to clinch deal
US trade deal talks began today with hops of a deal by 2021
Trade between the two countries is already worth £230 billion a year. The talks will look at ways to boost investment and the flow of goods and services. US President Donald Trump has said he hopes to strike a quick deal with the UK. Further negotiating rounds will be held around every six weeks as both sides race to seize the opportunities unleashed once Britain is free of EU rules. READ MORE: EU warns Boris second coronavirus wave could scupper deal
Liz Truss started talks with the US via video conference today
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Liz Truss and US representative Robert Lighthizer have promised an 'ambitious' deal
The UK and US both committed to putting all the resources needed to allow progress to be made at a “fast pace”. Mr Lighthizer said: “Under the leadership of President Trump, the United States will negotiate an ambitious and high-standard trade agreement with the UK that will strengthen our economies, support good-paying jobs and substantially improve opportunities for trade and investment between our two countries. It comes amid UK frustration over Brussels' refusal to make compromises in separate talks over future relations with the EU. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said discussions with the bloc were “making progress” but warned the “smart thing” to do was to stick to the end of year timetable to end the uncertainty around what happens next. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-04--Keir Starmer will 'forensically examine' coronavirus and Brexit mistakes - Boris warned

Alistair Jones , principal politics lecturer at De Montfort University in Leicester , warned new Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer will immediately be looking to pounce on any perceived errors the Government makes around these two critical areas over the coming weeks and months .
Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party have been subjected mounting criticism from all sides since the coronavirus outbreak in the UK earlier this year .
The UK - despite its small size in comparison to many other global superpowers - already has the fourth highest number of fatalities from the killer pandemic in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surging towards 30,000 .
The number of infections in Britain is also edging towards 200,000 , with the Government finding itself under attack for not reacting to the pandemic quickly enough - despite strict lockdown rules being in place since March 23 .
But Mr Johnson and his Brexit negotiating team have also come under attack for its stern position in crunch trade deal talks with the EU .
The UK has until June 30 to request an extension to the transition period beyond December 31 , 2020 .
However , despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants a deal this year , and had even threatened to walk away from the negotiating table early if sufficient progress has not been made .
Great Big Lockdown Survey : Tell us what life 's like for you by answering THESE questions This has sparked fury in Brussels , with the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier expressing his anger at the UK 's approach .
Mr Jones told Express.co.uk : `` The UK is leaving on 31 December 2020 ( at the end of the transition period ) .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the next general election so debates around Leave/Remain are redundant .
`` What is more important for the Labour Party is to hold the Johnson Government to account for the decisions being taken in the transition period .
`` The fact the govt has stated there will be no extension , despite the pandemic , highlights the ideological drive to leave the EU rather than considering the future of the UK economy .
`` Starmer has a very good track record of forensically examining the flaws in the government 's approach and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Jones believes Sir Keir will be a `` popular choice '' as new Labour leader in his attempts to desperately reunite a party torn apart by vicious in-fighting and a humiliating general election result in December , which handed the Tories a huge 80-seat majority .
He warned Sir Keir could find an opportunity to create a `` people 's agenda '' as he looks to pounce upon criticisms the Government will come in for when it is forced to find ways of paying back the hundreds of billions of pounds being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Starmer will be a popular choice as he re-unites the party .
His ability to highlight the errors of the government at PMQs will endear him to many voters .
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`` Starmer has an opportunity to create a 'people 's agenda ' , much in the same way as Johnson did over 'Get Brexit Done ' . ''
Britain is entering a sixth week of a nationwide lockdown enforced in a desperate bid to contain and bring the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic under control .
But this has seen the UK 's 67 million people largely confined to their homes , with thousands of businesses struggling to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs as a result .

PMQs: Raab shuts down Starmer over coronavirus claim
Alistair Jones, principal politics lecturer at De Montfort University in Leicester, warned new Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer will immediately be looking to pounce on any perceived errors the Government makes around these two critical areas over the coming weeks and months. Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party have been subjected mounting criticism from all sides since the coronavirus outbreak in the UK earlier this year. The UK - despite its small size in comparison to many other global superpowers - already has the fourth highest number of fatalities from the killer pandemic in the world, with the death toll quickly surging towards 30,000.
The number of infections in Britain is also edging towards 200,000, with the Government finding itself under attack for not reacting to the pandemic quickly enough - despite strict lockdown rules being in place since March 23. But Mr Johnson and his Brexit negotiating team have also come under attack for its stern position in crunch trade deal talks with the EU. The UK has until June 30 to request an extension to the transition period beyond December 31, 2020. However, despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Prime Minister wants a deal this year, and had even threatened to walk away from the negotiating table early if sufficient progress has not been made. Great Big Lockdown Survey: Tell us what life's like for you by answering THESE questions
Sir Keir Starmer could be ready to pounce on any mistakes made by Boris Johnson
The Labour leader will 'forensically examine' mistakes made by the Prime Minister and his Government
What is more important for the Labour Party is to hold the Johnson Government to account for the decisions being taken in the transition period Alistair Jones
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This has sparked fury in Brussels, with the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier expressing his anger at the UK's approach. Mr Jones told Express.co.uk: "The UK is leaving on 31 December 2020 (at the end of the transition period). It will be another three or four years until the next general election so debates around Leave/Remain are redundant. "What is more important for the Labour Party is to hold the Johnson Government to account for the decisions being taken in the transition period. "The fact the govt has stated there will be no extension, despite the pandemic, highlights the ideological drive to leave the EU rather than considering the future of the UK economy. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: UK death toll 288 - lowest daily total in weeks
Boris Johnson and his Government are under huge pressure with coronavirus and Brexit
"Starmer has a very good track record of forensically examining the flaws in the government's approach and explaining them to the public." Mr Jones believes Sir Keir will be a "popular choice" as new Labour leader in his attempts to desperately reunite a party torn apart by vicious in-fighting and a humiliating general election result in December, which handed the Tories a huge 80-seat majority. He warned Sir Keir could find an opportunity to create a "people's agenda" as he looks to pounce upon criticisms the Government will come in for when it is forced to find ways of paying back the hundreds of billions of pounds being spent on coronavirus. The politics expert said: "Starmer will be a popular choice as he re-unites the party. His ability to highlight the errors of the government at PMQs will endear him to many voters. DON'T MISS
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"The costs of the pandemic are such that the current government will either have to raise taxes or slash public spending even further - and both are vote losers. "Starmer has an opportunity to create a 'people's agenda', much in the same way as Johnson did over 'Get Brexit Done'." Britain is entering a sixth week of a nationwide lockdown enforced in a desperate bid to contain and bring the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic under control. But this has seen the UK's 67 million people largely confined to their homes, with thousands of businesses struggling to stay afloat and millions of people losing their jobs as a result.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-04--Politics quiz questions and answers: 15 questions for your politics home pub quiz

Along with other non-essential businesses , pubs have been forced to close due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Britons have not been able to head down to the local for more than a month , and many are missing the weekly quiz night .
Express.co.uk has everything you need to organise the politics round for your virtual pub quiz .
Great Big Lockdown Survey : Tell us what life 's like for you by answering THESE questions 1 ) Who was the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated ?
2 ) How long does Prime Minister ’ s Questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Parliament ( MPs ) are there ?
READ MORE : Geography quiz questions and answers : 15 questions for your home quiz • TV quiz questions and answers : 20 questions for your home pub quiz 4 ) What is the middle name of Angela Merkel ?
5 ) America 's Republican Party is commonly referred to as the GOP - what does the GOP stand for ?
7 ) In which year did Britain originally join the EEC , now known as the European Union ?
8 ) How many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union can you name ?
A point for each .
9 ) What is the name given to the group of people who make sure MPs attend important votes ?
10 ) On what subject was the first referendum in Britain ?
11 ) What is the name of the public gallery in the House of Commons ?
12 ) Boris III was king of which country from 1918 to 1943 ?
13 ) What did Theresa May claim was the naughtiest thing she had done as a child in a 2017 interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norwegian Prime Minister elected for ?
15 ) What animal is the symbol of the US Democratic Party ?
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4) What is the middle name of Angela Merkel?
5) America's Republican Party is commonly referred to as the GOP - what does the GOP stand for?
6) Who is Donald Trump's vice president?
7) In which year did Britain originally join the EEC, now known as the European Union?
8) How many of the six founding members of the European Union can you name? A point for each.
9) What is the name given to the group of people who make sure MPs attend important votes?
10) On what subject was the first referendum in Britain?
11) What is the name of the public gallery in the House of Commons?


thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--PMQs LIVE: 'He's not right!' Johnson condemns Starmer in Commons fiery coronavirus clash

Sir Keir questioned Mr Johnson over the rising crisis in care homes , accusing the government of being `` slow into lockdown , slow on testing , slow on tracing and slow on the supply of protective equipment '' .
Speaking about social care , he ased '' why has n't the government got to grips with this already ? ''
Mr Johnson replied saying he `` bitterly regrets '' the deaths in care homes and said `` a huge amount of effort '' is going into protecting residents and workers in care homes .
But he fired back saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` In the last few day 's there 's been a palpable improvement . ''
It is the first time Mr Johnson has taken questions in Parliament since returning to Downing Street after his own battle with the deadly disease which resulted in an admission to intensive care at London 's St Thomas 's hospital .
Though more than 32,000 have died in the UK during the pandemic , the rate has been slowing and the Prime Minister is expected to unveil his `` roadmap '' of future steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who took over as Labour leader last month , has called for Mr Johnson to form a `` national consensus '' on easing restrictions while protecting public health .
Mr Johnson has not taken questions in the Commons since March 25 before Parliament broke early for Easter as MPs struggled to keep their distance in the Palace of Westminster .
He returned to Downing Street last week after recovering from COVID-19 , but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputised for him in PMQs as Mr Johnson welcomed the birth of his new son , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` next stage wo n't be easy '' but he said ministers want to ensure it is `` more comfortable , is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and livelihoods '' .
The prospect of the UK edging towards life after lockdown came as figures showed a total of 32,375 coronavirus-related deaths across the UK .
In Italy , the European country which first suffered an outbreak on a horrific scale , that figure stood at 29,315 as of 5pm on Tuesday .
But Downing Street has warned against comparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the true extent of the loss not likely to be fully realised for months to come .
FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE DEBATE BELOW Mr Johnson was asked whether it would be `` an obscenity if those people who 's jobs we 've been trying to save end up redunant anyway '' , after it emerged taxpayer-funded companies were availing of furlough funds while cutting jobs .
Mr Johnson said : `` The furlough scheme has been one of the outstanding provisions the Government has been able to put forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure people continue to feel security , but at the same time to enable people safely and securely go back to work . ''
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle indirectly told off Labour MP Justin Madders , saying MPs should not have political slogans in the background of their video when asking questions .
Mr Madders appeared in front of an old Labour promotional poster .
Ian Blackford , the SNP 's Westminster leader , said he was unhappy at how Mr Johnson 's Scottish secretary had dealt with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the time for opportunistic politiking , this is the time we must all work together . ''
Mr Blackford said Mr Johnson 's Sunday address `` can not be undertaken without the full input and cooperation from all our devolved governments '' .
He said : `` We must end this period of mixed messaging . ''
Theresa Villiers urged Mr Johnson to ask Sadiq Khan to restore the London transport system .
He said a crucial part of ensuring a safe return to work was an expanded transport system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the only solution and said other methods were necessary .
He said : `` This could be a new golden age for cycling . ''
Sir Keir said it was `` unacceptable '' were being forced to buy their own PPE due to shortages .
He said this issue would worsen when people will return to work .
Mr Johnson said he could confirm workers would not be asked to return to work until supplies were available .
He said he shared Sir Keir 's frustration but paid tribute to those involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' of pieces of protective equipment .
Mr Johnson said : `` We are able in the long term - and it may be the long term - to supply the needs of this country . ''
Starmer asks about why testing target has slipped .
On track and trace technology , Mr Johnson said : `` In a nutshell , it 's easier to do now that we 've built up a team rather than when it started .
`` Most people with common sense can see that it is easier now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said he wants tthe UK to get to 200,000 daily tests by the end of this month .
Sir Keir questioned Mr Johnson over the rising crisis in care homes .
Mr Johnson said he `` bitterly regrets '' the deaths in care homes and said `` a huge amount of effort '' is going into protecting residents and workers in care homes .
But he said Sir Keir was `` not right '' .
He said : `` In the last few day 's there 's been a palpable improvement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the PM returned to work a week ago Monday , he said many people were looking at he apparent success of the Gov 's approach .
Yesterday 29,427 people in the UK have now lost their lives to this dreadful virus - the highest in Europe , second highest in world .
That 's not success or apparent success .
How did it come to this ?
Boris replied saying : `` Every death is a tragedy , it is right to draw attention to the apalling statistics not just in this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage , I do n't think international comparisons ... the data is not yet there to draw the conclusions .
`` At every stage we took the decisions , we were governed by one principal aim : the save lives and protect our NHS .
Of course there will be a time to take a look at the decisions we took , but I have absolutely no doubt that what the people in this country now what is to suppress this disease . ''
12.07pm update : Boris attacked for being late to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think I can ever remember a Prime Minister being late for PMQs .
The man has total contempt for Parliament . ''
The Labour leader welcomed Boris and congratulated him on the birth of his baby son Boris says 'it is good to be back ' and pays tribute to NHS workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : `` I would like to pay tribute today to the 107 NHS and 29 care workers and all those who have sadly died from coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker , I would like to place on record my own thanks to the staff at St Thomas ' Hospital . ''
12.02pm update : Boris arrives late to Commons for first PMQs in six weeks The PM has not been at PMQs for six weeks Parly tweeted : `` The Speaker says he is authorising the use of remote voting . ''

PMQs: Boris Johnson tells Keir Starmer that he’s ‘not right’
The Prime Minister returned to the dispatch box for Westminster's set-piece event and came under pressure over his handling of the coronavirus crisis a day after the UK's official death toll became the highest in Europe. The Labour leader questioned Mr Johnson on the Tory Government's response to the COVID-19 crisis and also pressured him to set out a detailed plan on easing the UK-wide lockdown.
Sir Keir questioned Mr Johnson over the rising crisis in care homes, accusing the government of being "slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on tracing and slow on the supply of protective equipment". Speaking about social care, he ased"why hasn't the government got to grips with this already?" Mr Johnson replied saying he "bitterly regrets" the deaths in care homes and said "a huge amount of effort" is going into protecting residents and workers in care homes. But he fired back saying Sir Keir was "not right". He said: "In the last few day's there's been a palpable improvement." Sign our petition to give Captain Tom Moore a knighthood
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It is the first time Mr Johnson has taken questions in Parliament since returning to Downing Street after his own battle with the deadly disease which resulted in an admission to intensive care at London's St Thomas's hospital. Though more than 32,000 have died in the UK during the pandemic, the rate has been slowing and the Prime Minister is expected to unveil his "roadmap" of future steps later this week. Mr Keir, who took over as Labour leader last month, has called for Mr Johnson to form a "national consensus" on easing restrictions while protecting public health. Mr Johnson has not taken questions in the Commons since March 25 before Parliament broke early for Easter as MPs struggled to keep their distance in the Palace of Westminster. He returned to Downing Street last week after recovering from COVID-19, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputised for him in PMQs as Mr Johnson welcomed the birth of his new son, Wilfred. Mr Raab on Tuesday warned the "next stage won't be easy" but he said ministers want to ensure it is "more comfortable, is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and livelihoods". The prospect of the UK edging towards life after lockdown came as figures showed a total of 32,375 coronavirus-related deaths across the UK.
PMQs live: Keir Starmer clashed with Boris over the care home crisis
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In Italy, the European country which first suffered an outbreak on a horrific scale, that figure stood at 29,315 as of 5pm on Tuesday. But Downing Street has warned against comparing different nations' death tolls, with the true extent of the loss not likely to be fully realised for months to come. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE DEBATE BELOW 12.29pm update: Boris probed on furloughing workers Mr Johnson was asked whether it would be "an obscenity if those people who's jobs we've been trying to save end up redunant anyway", after it emerged taxpayer-funded companies were availing of furlough funds while cutting jobs. Mr Johnson said: "The furlough scheme has been one of the outstanding provisions the Government has been able to put forward "Obviously what we want is to make sure people continue to feel security, but at the same time to enable people safely and securely go back to work."
PMQs live: Boris Johnson has not been in the Commons for six weeks
12.27pm update: Speaker scolds Labour MP House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle indirectly told off Labour MP Justin Madders, saying MPs should not have political slogans in the background of their video when asking questions. Mr Madders appeared in front of an old Labour promotional poster. 12.23pm update: Ian Blackford attacks Tory Scottish Secretary Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader, said he was unhappy at how Mr Johnson's Scottish secretary had dealt with the crisis. He said: "This is not the time for opportunistic politiking, this is the time we must all work together." Mr Blackford said Mr Johnson's Sunday address "cannot be undertaken without the full input and cooperation from all our devolved governments". He said: "We must end this period of mixed messaging."
Boris Johnson says it’s ‘good to be back’ at PMQs
12.20pm update: Boris urged to restore transport system Theresa Villiers urged Mr Johnson to ask Sadiq Khan to restore the London transport system. Mr Johnson said: "She's absolutely right." He said a crucial part of ensuring a safe return to work was an expanded transport system. But he warned mass transit could not be the only solution and said other methods were necessary. He said: "This could be a new golden age for cycling." 12.16pm update: PPE problems raised Sir Keir said it was "unacceptable" were being forced to buy their own PPE due to shortages. He said this issue would worsen when people will return to work. Mr Johnson said he could confirm workers would not be asked to return to work until supplies were available. He said he shared Sir Keir's frustration but paid tribute to those involved in the supply of "literally billions" of pieces of protective equipment. Mr Johnson said: "We are able in the long term - and it may be the long term - to supply the needs of this country."
Coronavirus is spreading across the UK
12.14pm update: Boris asked about testing targets Starmer asks about why testing target has slipped. On track and trace technology, Mr Johnson said: "In a nutshell, it's easier to do now that we've built up a team rather than when it started. "Most people with common sense can see that it is easier now than at the time." Mr Johnson said he wants tthe UK to get to 200,000 daily tests by the end of this month. 12.11pm update: Keir challenges Boris over care home crisis Sir Keir questioned Mr Johnson over the rising crisis in care homes. Mr Johnson said he "bitterly regrets" the deaths in care homes and said "a huge amount of effort" is going into protecting residents and workers in care homes. But he said Sir Keir was "not right". He said: "In the last few day's there's been a palpable improvement."
PMQs: Boris Johnson says he will ‘ramp up’ domestic PPE
12.08pm update: Labour leader challenges Boris on coronavirus crisis Keir Starmer said: "When the PM returned to work a week ago Monday, he said many people were looking at he apparent success of the Gov's approach. Yesterday 29,427 people in the UK have now lost their lives to this dreadful virus - the highest in Europe, second highest in world. That's not success or apparent success. How did it come to this? Boris replied saying: "Every death is a tragedy, it is right to draw attention to the apalling statistics not just in this country but across the world. At this stage, I don't think international comparisons... the data is not yet there to draw the conclusions. "At every stage we took the decisions, we were governed by one principal aim: the save lives and protect our NHS. Of course there will be a time to take a look at the decisions we took, but I have absolutely no doubt that what the people in this country now what is to suppress this disease." 12.07pm update: Boris attacked for being late to PMQs Alastair Campbell tweeted: "I don’t think I can ever remember a Prime Minister being late for PMQs. The man has total contempt for Parliament." 12.06pm update: Keir takes to the dispatch box The Labour leader welcomed Boris and congratulated him on the birth of his baby son
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Michel Barnier makes huge error as EU’s Brexit strategy crumbles

From the outset of Britain 's post-Brexit trade negotiations with the EU , Michel Barnier has insisted the UK must stay permanently tied to the bloc 's employment , environment and competition laws .
Such a move , championed by the chief Brexit negotiator , would mean the British Government would be forced to change its domestic law in accordance with the EU , despite having left the bloc .
But the Telegraph 's Ambrose Evans-Pritchard has warned such a stance is now completely out of touch .
The business expert wrote in a column for the newspaper : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Brexit strategy is crumbling .
`` Brussels can no longer plausibly pretend that Europe ’ s state aid and competition regime is sacrosanct . ''
He said the bloc 's response to the coronavirus pandemic highlights striking equalities across Europe .
Mr Evans-Pritchardsaid the north and south are perusing `` radically difficult policies according to their economic means '' .
For example , Germany is currently utilising 52 percent of the $ 1.9trillion ( £1.6trillion ) EU state aid approvals since the pandemic struck .
This is in contrast to the southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep financial recessions at the end of the pandemic .
UBS , a global investment banking company , predict Italy 's debt-to-GDP ratio could exceed 175 percent , while Jefferies , another investment banking firm , forecasts that France 's debt could top 140 percent .
Thierry Breton , the French EU industry commissioner , said the EU system will fall apart if Germany is allowed to spend $ 100billion ( £87billion ) to help its struggling companies ward off the pandemic , while France is spending just $ 20billion ( £17.5billion ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ der Leyen claimed 'EU Army is taking shape' Professor Lorand Bartels , an expert on trade law and Brexit at Cambridge University , agreed the EU 's response to coronavirus highlights disparity within the bloc .
He said : “ It destroys the argument that the EU is rule-compliant .
It hits that narrative on the head . ''
As a result , the commentator argues Mr Barnier 's insistence that the UK must adhere to level playing field clauses , which state Britain must follow existing and future EU rules , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was .
He said : `` The level playing refrain has become a sick joke . ''
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Mr Evans-Pritchard branded the level playing field demand a `` power play '' which has already began to fall apart .
He said : `` It was and is a pure power play , an attempt by a larger economic bloc to pressure Britain into giving up normal sovereign prerogatives .
`` It is speciously justified by the claim that this island economy is too big and too close to the EU to allow for any other settlement .
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From the outset of Britain's post-Brexit trade negotiations with the EU, Michel Barnier has insisted the UK must stay permanently tied to the bloc's employment, environment and competition laws. Such a move, championed by the chief Brexit negotiator, would mean the British Government would be forced to change its domestic law in accordance with the EU, despite having left the bloc. But the Telegraph's Ambrose Evans-Pritchard has warned such a stance is now completely out of touch.
The business expert wrote in a column for the newspaper: "The central pillar of the EU’s Brexit strategy is crumbling. "Brussels can no longer plausibly pretend that Europe’s state aid and competition regime is sacrosanct." He said the bloc's response to the coronavirus pandemic highlights striking inequalities across Europe. Mr Evans-Pritchardsaid the north and south are perusing "radically difficult policies according to their economic means".
Michel Barnier makes huge error as EU’s Brexit strategy crumbles
Brexit trade talks will continue next week via video conferencing
For example, Germany is currently utilising 52 percent of the $1.9trillion (£1.6trillion) EU state aid approvals since the pandemic struck. This is in contrast to the southern states, who are tipped to enter deep financial recessions at the end of the pandemic. UBS, a global investment banking company, predict Italy's debt-to-GDP ratio could exceed 175 percent, while Jefferies, another investment banking firm, forecasts that France's debt could top 140 percent. Thierry Breton, the French EU industry commissioner, said the EU system will fall apart if Germany is allowed to spend $100billion (£87billion) to help its struggling companies ward off the pandemic, while France is spending just $20billion (£17.5billion). JUST IN: How Ursula von der Leyen claimed 'EU Army is taking shape'
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Boris Johnson has refused to extend the EU transition period
Michel Barnier wants the UK to continue to adhere to EU rules
He said: "Michel Barnier cannot repeat with a straight face that European commerce is uniquely governed by level playing field principles and that Britain must therefore submit to the EU’s legal structure under the writ of the European Court." Mr Evans-Pritchard branded the level playing field demand a "power play" which has already began to fall apart. He said: "It was and is a pure power play, an attempt by a larger economic bloc to pressure Britain into giving up normal sovereign prerogatives. "It is speciously justified by the claim that this island economy is too big and too close to the EU to allow for any other settlement."
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Coronavirus POLL: Was Boris right to pledge £744m to EU's COVID-19 fight fund?

Mr Johnson has urged countries to band together in the fight against the epidemic .
He co-hosted a global summit on Monday , where he called on world leaders to work towards finding a vaccine which would create an “ impregnable shield around all our people ” .
But the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference was overshadowed by the notable absences of the world ’ s two biggest economic powers .
Britain was already the world ’ s largest donor to finding a vaccine for COVID-19 .
By late March the country had pledged a total of £544 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In his pre-recorded speech , Mr Johnson sought to build solidarity with other nations , saying : `` The more we pull together and share our expertise the faster our scientists will succeed . ''
And EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly thanked Mr Johnson for his latest donation at the fundraising conference organised by the bloc .
She said : `` Wow .
Thank you , Boris Johnson , for your generosity . ''
Express.co.uk readers were quick to react to Mr Johnson ’ s latest announcement , with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overly generous of him .
One person said the millions was “ money we 'll never see again ” .
He added : “ They do n't share , only take .
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“ There are so many reasons like these to put that money to good use in the UK .
“ CHARITY should BEGIN AT HOME !
” And a third said instead of pouring money into the common pot Mr Johnson should send the UK ’ s coronavirus bill @ @ @

Coronavirus vaccine: WHO expert says the ‘signs are good’
Mr Johnson has urged countries to band together in the fight against the epidemic. He co-hosted a global summit on Monday, where he called on world leaders to work towards finding a vaccine which would create an “impregnable shield around all our people”. But the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference was overshadowed by the notable absences of the world’s two biggest economic powers.
In his pre-recorded speech, Mr Johnson sought to build solidarity with other nations and pledged a total of £744m to support the global fight against COVID-19, including £388m aimed at research to find a vaccine. He said: "The more we pull together and share our expertise the faster our scientists will succeed." He added: "The UK is the biggest donor to the efforts of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to find a vaccine. "We have committed up to £744 million for the global response to coronavirus, including our pledge of £388 million for the vital research and development of vaccines, treatments and tests, and that is the focus of today’s conference."
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Scientists are working to find a vaccine for COVID-19
And EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly thanked Mr Johnson for his latest donation at the fundraising conference organised by the bloc.
She said: "Wow. Thank you, Boris Johnson, for your generosity." Express.co.uk readers were quick to react to Mr Johnson’s latest announcement, with many criticising his move, saying it was overly generous of him. One person said the millions was “money we'll never see again”. He added: “They don't share, only take. READ MORE: Coronavirus: Is the notorious virus now mutating?
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The UK, which remains on lockdown, is the biggest contributor to the search for a vaccine
Scientists are rushing to develop a vaccine
“I see veterans living rough. “There are so many reasons like these to put that money to good use in the UK. “CHARITY should BEGIN AT HOME!” And a third said instead of pouring money into the common pot Mr Johnson should send the UK’s coronavirus bill to China.
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“A big thank you to the Chinese for the contribution of zilch,” they wrote. “They caused this – send the bill to them.” Another unhappy reader said branded Mr Johnson’s move “sheer madness”
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Rory Stewart pulls out of Mayor of London race - 'You can’t beat these huge machines'

The former Tory MP and leadership hopeful , announced today that he has abandoned his bid to become London 's next mayor .
He said the move was an `` agonising decision '' but felt it was unfair to ask his volunteers to continue campaigning for another year , after the election was delayed by a year in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Stewart had intended to run as an independent candidate and said the role was his `` dream job '' .
But he felt he could not compete against the Labour and Tory campaign `` machines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundres of canvassers on hand .
He told the Evening Standard : “ The point about an independent campaign is it needs to be a sort of quite quick insurgency where you really build excitement over a few months .
“ But you can ’ t beat these huge machines if you ’ re pushed into a nearly two-year campaign.
” Mr Stewart was seen as a `` wild card '' in the election , as polling indicated he was in third place despite only entering the race in October .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sadiq Khan , the current London Mayor , if the former Tory minister made it through to the second round - beating off Tory candidate Shaun Bailey .
Mr Stewart took to Twitter to announce his decision , and wrote : `` I have decided that I will not be standing again for Mayor in the now delayed 2021 election .
`` It has been a great privilege to work with so many amazing people with such passion and vision for London .
`` Thank you very much again from the bottom of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus map LIVE : Three-stage plan for ending lockdown REVEALED In March the Government made the decision to delay the mayoral election and other local elections , in response to the pandemic .
Instead , the elections will take place in May 2021 .
People responded to the post , with many saying they were saddened by the news .
One person wrote : `` I wish you luck , happiness and success in wherever you decide your future lies , you are a wonderful man , and it will be London ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` What a pity , he 'd have had my vote ! ''
A third wrote : `` Very sorry to hear this .
Perhaps you would consider a return to mainstream politics .
`` We need some decent , honest and effective leadership now more than ever . ''
One person seemed devastated by the news , and wrote : `` Nooooooo !
!
Damn it I had so much hope for you as Mayor .

Coronavirus: Rory Stewart labels Sadiq Khan 'irresponsible'
The former Tory MP and leadership hopeful, announced today that he has abandoned his bid to become London's next mayor. He said the move was an "agonising decision" but felt it was unfair to ask his volunteers to continue campaigning for another year, after the election was delayed by a year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Stewart had intended to run as an independent candidate and said the role was his "dream job".
But he felt he could not compete against the Labour and Tory campaign "machines", which have larger budgets and hundreds of canvassers on hand. He told the Evening Standard: “The point about an independent campaign is it needs to be a sort of quite quick insurgency where you really build excitement over a few months. “But you can’t beat these huge machines if you’re pushed into a nearly two-year campaign.” Mr Stewart was seen as a "wild card" in the election, as polling indicated he was in third place despite only entering the race in October.
Rory Stewart has pulled out of the race to become the next Mayor of London
He was seen as a threat to Labour's Sadiq Khan, the current London Mayor, if the former Tory minister made it through to the second round - beating off Tory candidate Shaun Bailey. Mr Stewart took to Twitter to announce his decision, and wrote: "I have decided that I will not be standing again for Mayor in the now delayed 2021 election. "It has been a great privilege to work with so many amazing people with such passion and vision for London. "Thank you very much again from the bottom of my heart." JUST IN: Coronavirus map LIVE: Three-stage plan for ending lockdown REVEALED
Rory Stewart was running as independent candidate
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In March the Government made the decision to delay the mayoral election and other local elections, in response to the pandemic. Instead, the elections will take place in May 2021. People responded to the post, with many saying they were saddened by the news. One person wrote: "I wish you luck, happiness and success in wherever you decide your future lies, you are a wonderful man, and it will be London’s loss."
Rory Stewart was hoping to prevent Sadiq Khan from being re-elected as London Mayor
Another user said: "What a pity, he'd have had my vote!" A third wrote: "Very sorry to hear this. Perhaps you would consider a return to mainstream politics. "We need some decent, honest and effective leadership now more than ever." One person seemed devastated by the news, and wrote: "Nooooooo!! Damn it I had so much hope for you as Mayor.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--US trade deal warning: Critic reveals red lines - warning to Boris as Trump drags heels

Ted Bromund , a senior research fellow in Anglo-American relations at the Heritage Foundation , a conservative think-tank in Washington , revealed America 's main focuses to secure a free trade agreement .
He said : `` There are lots of areas - digital trade , visa liberalisation , financial services - but if you ca n't agree to essentially get rid of tariffs on visible trade , I 'm not sure it 's a free trade agreement . ''
Mr Bromund said one area ripe for tariff reduction was in the automotive trade , Britain 's largest export sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariffs are 2.5 percent , with pickup truck tariffs at 25 percent , while Britain maintain a 10 percent car tariff .
The US and Britain launched trade negotiations by videoconference on Tuesday , vowing to work quickly to seal a deal that could counter the massive drag of the coronavirus pandemic on trade flows and the two allies ' economies .
The talks , to be conducted virtually , will involve over 300 US and UK staff and officials in nearly 30 negotiating groups .
In a joint statement and UK trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Lighthizer : `` We will undertake negotiations at an accelerated pace and have committed the resources necessary to progress at a fast pace .
`` A Free Trade Agreement would contribute to the long-term health of our economies , which is vitally important as we recover from the challenges posed by COVID-19 .
British Ambassador Karen Pierce said it `` a very good sign of confidence in economic recovery '' that the two countries were moving ahead with the talks .
Mr Lighthizer , who has named the UK trade talks one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published objectives more than a year ago that sought full access for US agricultural products and reduced tariffs for American manufactured goods .
Stung by shortages of medical equipment and drugs during the pandemic , both countries are seeking to shift some supply chains away from China .
Mr Lighthizer said in remarks released later that the pandemic `` has shown that depending purely on cheap imports for strategic products can make us vulnerable in times of crisis '' and that the US needs a healthy manufacturing base and thriving farmers .
READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claws in US ’ as he tries to clinch Brexit deal But the nations are at odds over tariffs , including steel and aluminium duties imposed by Washington in 2018 .
Asked about President Donald Trump 's threat to impose more tariffs on China over its handling of the outbreak , Ms Pierce said : `` In general terms , tariffs are not particularly conducive to free trade , and we the Brits believe very much in free trade .
`` It 's in our history , it 's in our DNA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is for them to resolve . ''
Britain is also pushing the US and the EU to resolve a dispute over aircraft subsidies that has resulted in tit-for-tat tariffs , including on Scotch whiskey .
Republican US Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa , another big critic of tariffs , said he hopes a strong agreement with the UK lays the groundwork for an improved trade deal with the EU , which has so far resisted American demands for increased agriculture access .
READ MORE : UK-US trade warning : Expert exposes major flaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses urge UK to agree post-Brexit trade deal with EU [ COMMENT ] Brexit delay alert : Eye-watering cost to taxpayer if UK remains in EU [ FIGURES ] He said : `` If we get a good deal with the UK on agriculture , it 's going to embarrass Europe . ''
Mr Grassley said he thought the talks will be more difficult via videoconference , adding : `` It seems to me it 's not quite as good as sitting across the table from them . ''
Agriculture is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks , given strong British opposition to US genetically modified crops and antibacterial treatments for poultry .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to drive a `` hard bargain '' and Ms Truss has said that Britain would not diminish its food safety standards .

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Ted Bromund, a senior research fellow in Anglo-American relations at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank in Washington, revealed America's main focuses to secure a free trade agreement. He said: "There are lots of areas - digital trade, visa liberalisation, financial services - but if you can't agree to essentially get rid of tariffs on visible trade, I'm not sure it's a free trade agreement."
Mr Bromund said one area ripe for tariff reduction was in the automotive trade, Britain's largest export sector to the US. US passenger car tariffs are 2.5 percent, with pickup truck tariffs at 25 percent, while Britain maintain a 10 percent car tariff. The US and Britain launched trade negotiations by videoconference on Tuesday, vowing to work quickly to seal a deal that could counter the massive drag of the coronavirus pandemic on trade flows and the two allies' economies. The talks, to be conducted virtually, will involve over 300 US and UK staff and officials in nearly 30 negotiating groups. In a joint statement and UK trade minister Liz Truss and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer: "We will undertake negotiations at an accelerated pace and have committed the resources necessary to progress at a fast pace. Sign our petition to give Captain Tom Moore a knighthood
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"A Free Trade Agreement would contribute to the long-term health of our economies, which is vitally important as we recover from the challenges posed by COVID-19. British Ambassador Karen Pierce said it "a very good sign of confidence in economic recovery" that the two countries were moving ahead with the talks. Mr Lighthizer, who has named the UK trade talks one of his top priorities for 2020, published objectives more than a year ago that sought full access for US agricultural products and reduced tariffs for American manufactured goods. Stung by shortages of medical equipment and drugs during the pandemic, both countries are seeking to shift some supply chains away from China. Mr Lighthizer said in remarks released later that the pandemic "has shown that depending purely on cheap imports for strategic products can make us vulnerable in times of crisis" and that the US needs a healthy manufacturing base and thriving farmers. READ MORE: PM ‘naive about sharp claws in US’ as he tries to clinch Brexit deal
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UK/US trade talks begun on Tuesday
But the nations are at odds over tariffs, including steel and aluminium duties imposed by Washington in 2018. Asked about President Donald Trump's threat to impose more tariffs on China over its handling of the outbreak, Ms Pierce said: "In general terms, tariffs are not particularly conducive to free trade, and we the Brits believe very much in free trade. "It's in our history, it's in our DNA. The dispute between the US and China is for them to resolve.'' Britain is also pushing the US and the EU to resolve a dispute over aircraft subsidies that has resulted in tit-for-tat tariffs, including on Scotch whiskey. Republican US Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, another big critic of tariffs, said he hopes a strong agreement with the UK lays the groundwork for an improved trade deal with the EU, which has so far resisted American demands for increased agriculture access. READ MORE:
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He said: "If we get a good deal with the UK on agriculture, it's going to embarrass Europe." Mr Grassley said he thought the talks will be more difficult via videoconference, adding: "It seems to me it's not quite as good as sitting across the table from them." Agriculture is expected to be among the thorniest issues in the talks, given strong British opposition to US genetically modified crops and antibacterial treatments for poultry. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to drive a "hard bargain" and Ms Truss has said that Britain would not diminish its food safety standards.
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The UK official warned Britain also will not change its approach to drug pricing or Britain's NHS. Trade in goods between the US and UK was valued at $127.1 billion in 2018, with the two sides roughly in balance, while the services trade topped $134.8 billion. Britain is the seventh-largest US goods trading partner, after South Korea, according to the US Census Bureau. Tuesday's opening of talks will be followed by virtual meetings from May 6 to 15.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Trust in Tories nearly DOUBLES as public backs coronavirus plan - poll

Six out of ten Britons ( 60 percent ) questioned in the research said they trusted the Government , according to the Edelman Trust Barometer .
The figure was up from 36 percent in January and the highest level recorded in the 20-year history of the regular poll carried out for the communications firm .
Public opinion in 11 countries including the UK , Germany , France , South Korea and the UK was measured in a special edition of the survey focused on the responses of public institutions to the global pandemic .
Asked to rate the performance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over half of voters quizzed ( 52 percent ) said ministers were doing well or very well in “ taking the necessary actions to keep the economy from collapsing ” .
A majority ( 53 percent ) of respondents in the survey of 1,200 adults said they trust their “ national government leader ” to lead the country through the economic recovery .
But voters were more sceptical about the Government ’ s performance on dealing with issues including testing for coronavirus and providing protective clothing and equipment for NHS staff and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people questioned in the survey thought ministers had done a good job on testing while the figures for medical supply and ensuring access to care in the poorest areas of the country were 32 percent and 33 percent respectively .
Almost three out of five respondents thought the Government had failed them by not acting in a decisive manner as soon as the threat of the virus became known .
Only 35 percent in the latest survey thought the Government had been well prepared for a viral outbreak compared with 46 percent at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of four respondents said the Government ’ s highest priority should be saving as many lives as possible even if that meant the economy sustaining more damage and recovering from the lockdown more slowly .
Four out of five respondents said the current restrictions of movement are entirely reasonable and appropriate while nearly three out of five were willing to cede information about their health and even their location to the Government to track and contain the spread of the disease .
Sixty-one percent of voters in the survey said the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bigger welfare “ safety net ” .
“ Government may be basking in record trust levels , but shadows loom .
Ed Williams , chief executive and president of Edelman , said : “ The UK may yet suffer more deaths in the crisis than any of our European neighbours .
“ So the Government will need to convince people that their health is in safe hands or risk seeing trust plummet again .
“ People turn to institutions in times of crisis , but there is a strong chance that when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin to bite , trust levels could fall as fast as they have grown.
” He added : “ The history of the Trust Barometer has shown that in the wake of major global crises , peaks in trust in government are quickly followed by troughs .
“ We saw this in the aftermath of 9/11 and following the financial crash of 2008.
” Only 28 percent of people questioned in the survey thought businesses were doing well at preparing for the eventual recovery from the crisis .

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Six out of ten Britons (60 percent) questioned in the research said they trusted the Government, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. The figure was up from 36 percent in January and the highest level recorded in the 20-year history of the regular poll carried out for the communications firm. Public opinion in 11 countries including the UK, Germany, France, South Korea and the UK was measured in a special edition of the survey focused on the responses of public institutions to the global pandemic.
Asked to rate the performance of Boris Johnson’s administration, just over half of voters quizzed (52 percent) said ministers were doing well or very well in “taking the necessary actions to keep the economy from collapsing”. A majority (53 percent) of respondents in the survey of 1,200 adults said they trust their “national government leader” to lead the country through the economic recovery. But voters were more sceptical about the Government’s performance on dealing with issues including testing for coronavirus and providing protective clothing and equipment for NHS staff and other care workers. Only 24 percent of people questioned in the survey thought ministers had done a good job on testing while the figures for medical supply and ensuring access to care in the poorest areas of the country were 32 percent and 33 percent respectively. Almost three out of five respondents thought the Government had failed them by not acting in a decisive manner as soon as the threat of the virus became known.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Only 35 percent in the latest survey thought the Government had been well prepared for a viral outbreak compared with 46 percent at the beginning of March. Nearly three out of four respondents said the Government’s highest priority should be saving as many lives as possible even if that meant the economy sustaining more damage and recovering from the lockdown more slowly. Four out of five respondents said the current restrictions of movement are entirely reasonable and appropriate while nearly three out of five were willing to cede information about their health and even their location to the Government to track and contain the spread of the disease. Sixty-one percent of voters in the survey said the coronavirus pandemic had convinced them the UK needed a bigger welfare “safety net”. “Government may be basking in record trust levels, but shadows loom.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-06--Politics quiz questions and answers: 15 questions for your politics home pub quiz

Along with other non-essential businesses , pubs have been forced to close due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Britons have @ @ @ @ @ down to the local for more than a month , and many are missing the @ @ @ @ @ has everything you need to organise the politics round for your virtual pub quiz .
@ @ @ @ @ only British Prime Minister to be assassinated ?
2 ) How long does Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ 3 ) How many Members of Parliament ( MPs ) are there ?
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-05--When is Boris Johnson reviewing lockdown? Lockdown end date could be in sight

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had a turbulent few weeks , battling coronavirus , then returning to work all before @ @ @ @ @ birth to their first child Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson .
Now Mr Johnson has yet @ @ @ @ @ as a strategy for the UK emerging from an extended lockdown is expected to be @ @ @ @ @ is expected to reveal the full details of how the UK will exit the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
This is three days after the Government is due to review the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Johnson is not expected to immediately relax lockdown measures .
Read More : @ @ @ @ @ downturn 'in living memory '

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had a turbulent few weeks, battling coronavirus, then returning to work all before his fiancee Carrie Symonds gave birth to their first child Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson. Now Mr Johnson has yet more on his plate, as a strategy for the UK emerging from an extended lockdown is expected to be announced soon.
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When is Boris Johnson reviewing lockdown? Mr Johnson is expected to reveal the full details of how the UK will exit the lockdown this coming Sunday, May 10. This is three days after the Government is due to review the restrictions currently in place. However, Mr Johnson is not expected to immediately relax lockdown measures. Read More: UK economy barrelling towards biggest downturn 'in living memory'
Boris Johnson lockdown: When will Boris Johnson review lockdown?
Boris Johnson lockdown: The PM has had a turbulent few weeks after himself catching coronavirus
READ MORE Lockdown end date: Could the lockdown be lifted ahead of the VE Day? Potentially another three weeks of lockdown - with some small changes - are on the cards after the Government's review. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab extended lockdown on April 17 for three weeks, putting the Government's review on Thursday, May 7. The UK has been in lockdown since March 23, with restrictions on travelling, leaving home and who can work. In order to lift restrictions the UK must pass five tests, and only if these are met will the Government consider easing the lockdown rules. Then, the Government will have a further plan for how the UK will adjust to a "new normal".
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Boris Johnson lockdown: Measures in the UK stop Brits leaving the home unless for essential reasons
READ MORE Home Bargains’ strict new shopping rule for customers during lockdown 2. A consistent and sustained fall in daily deaths The number of deaths from COVID-19 in the UK needs to fall over an extended period of time to indicate the worst of the peak is over. Data from Public Health England suggests the number of overall daily deaths is slowly decreasing. 3. The R rate falls below one The R rate, or the infection rate, must fall below one before the Government will consider lifting lockdown measures. The R rate is the number of people each person who catches COVID-19 infects. If the number drops below one, this indicates those infected are spreading the virus to less than one other person - meaning the virus is slowly dying out.
Boris Johnson lockdown: Mr Johnson is expected to make a statement on plans for lockdown on Sunday
4. PPE capacity and testing meets demand One of the biggest criticisms during the coronavirus outbreak has been the lack of PPE - Personal Protection Equipment - available to frontline workers. More than one billion items of PPE have been distributed but there are still major concerns about shortages. In terms of tests, the Government has now met a target to hit at least 100,000 daily tests.