thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--House of Commons chaos as Speaker forced to intervene in 'rowdy' PMQs showdown

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle stated that he could not hear what Mr Johnson was saying @ @ @ @ @ PMQs would be having the same problem .
The Speaker said : `` I will @ @ @ @ @ there is a little bit of rowdiness coming from here .
`` We are having @ @ @ @ @ side as well .
`` I want to be able to hear the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ ’ t hear the Prime Minster , I do worry about the people who are @ @ @

PMQs: Speaker interrupts proceedings to address 'rowdiness'
Following fierce opening remarks exchanged by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, the Speaker of the House of Commons issued the warning. Sir Lindsay Hoyle stated that he could not hear what Mr Johnson was saying and questioned whether viewers of PMQs would be having the same problem.
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The Speaker said: "I will just say to the whip there is a little bit of rowdiness coming from here. "We are having a little bit from this side as well. "I want to be able to hear the Prime Minister. "When I can’t hear the Prime Minster, I do worry about the people who are watching proceedings. READ MORE: Piers Morgan erupts at Labour Shadow Chancellor's 'irrelevant' demands
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the Speaker of the House of Commons
Boris Johnson erupts in PMQs clash
"If you have any further comments please do so and speak to me afterwards." The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of being "out of touch" with the experiences of parents with school-age children. Responding to Boris Johnson, Sir Keir said: "That's such a poor defence, the point... isn't whether the children have got COVID, it's that they've got COVID symptoms and then they're off school. "The Government's own department shows that one in eight children are off school this week. That disrupts their education. Whether it's COVID symptoms or other symptoms is nothing to the point. "If the Prime Minister doesn't see that, he's really out of touch with families and what they're going through in schooling day in day out in the last few weeks. "The reality is losing control of testing is a major reason why the Prime Minister is losing control of this virus." During a clash with the Leader of the Oppositon, the Prime Minister said: "What I frankly want to hear is more of the spirit of togetherness than we had yesterday."
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PMQs: Boris Johnson hits out at Keir Starmer for 'not listening'
Sir Keir asked: "How on earth did we get into this mess?" Mr Johnson replied: "We are doing our level best to get every child a test who has symptoms and further to that, thanks to the efforts of teachers in this country, of parents, pupils, 99.9 percent of our schools are now back." Sir Keir also questioned why Boris Johnson said the test and trace system has "very little or nothing" to do with the spread or the transmission of COVID-19, after previously hailing it as a game changer. Sir Keir asked in the Commons: "Both positions cannot be right - which one is it Prime Minister?" Mr Johnson replied: "It is an obvious fact of biology and epidemiology that alas this disease is transmitted by human contact or aerosol contact.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--PMQs LIVE: MPs erupt with laughter as Boris mocks Keir Starmer for not listening

The Labour leader hit out at a series of failings by the Tory Government during the coronavirus pandemic , such as the exams fiasco , getting children back to school and the NHS test and trace system .
Sir Keir said the Prime Minister is `` just not serious '' and `` just not up to the job '' as he set out what he sees as the `` big difference '' between them both .
He said : `` Whenever he encounters a problem , Johnson responds either by wishing it away or by lashing out . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson was writing flippant columns about bendy bananas , I was defending victims and prosecuting terrorists .
`` While he was being sacked by a newspaper for making up quotes , I was fighting for justice and the rule of law . ''
The Prime Minister has previously highlighted the EU 's widely ridiculed ruling that banned rogue bananas with “ malformations and abnormal curvature ” .
During PMQs this afternoon Mr Johnson is expected to respond to the scathing comments , which strongly attacked the Prime Minister 's competence and character .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end Tory MP Anthony Browne asks if the government ’ s longterm Covid strategy is to eradicate the virus , gain herd immunity or suppress the virus and reduce the deaths until a vaccine or highly effective treatment arrives ?
Mr Johnson says it ’ s the third one .
12.31pm update : Boris vows to support freelancers in the theatre sector Tory MP Giles Watling , a former actor , asks what can be done to help freelances in the theatre sector .
Mr Johnson says the Government will do whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he described as the `` backbone '' of the theatrical world .
He says theatres are the jewel in the crown of London ’ s arts economy .
Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh raises the `` digital divide '' between children on free school meals and other pupils .
She asked the PM if the Government will support her Bill to give children on free school meal access to the internet at home .
Mr Johnson says this is important and says he wants every school in the country to have access to gigabyte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already `` investing massively '' in online education .
12.25pm update : Boris wanted about 'tsunami of job losses ' when furlough ends Labour MP Grahame Morris said there will be a `` tsunami of job losses '' when the furlough scheme ends in 38 days .
Mr Johnson says Mr Morris is `` entirely right about the gravity of the situation '' .
He points to the job retention bonus previously announced by the Government , and adds ministers are looking at a “ massive package ” of measures to help people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term .
Tory MP Gareth Bacon says there is `` growing concern '' across the country about the rising number of illegal crossings of the English Channel .
He adds that action must be taken to deter crossings .
Mr Bacon asks when legislation on the matter will be tabled by the Government .
Mr Johnson tells MPs that it is `` very difficult '' at the moment because of the `` inflexible '' system the UK is signed up to .
The PM says that once Britain has left the EU and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return arrangements '' , he has `` no doubt we will be able to find a way forward '' .
12.20pm update : Boris urged to commit to a new biodiversity target Green MP Caroline Lucas says there is an EU aim to protect a minimum of 30 percent of land and sea for nature by 2030 .
She asks the PM to match that same commitment .
Mr Johnson say it was the UK government that pioneered this idea and came up with this target .
He said : `` We pioneered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly put in all the funding required . ''
Ian Blackford , SNP 's Westminster leader , says one million jobs are at risk if the furlough scheme ends early and the looming threat of a no-deal Brexit will mean a `` winter of discontent '' if the Prime Minister does not act .
He calls for an immediate extension to furlough .
Mr Blackford said : “ That is so poor what we are talking about is protecting jobs of people today it is not indefinite .
“ The first steps of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem .
“ Even the governor of the Bank of England is telling the PM to stop and rethink .
“ The alternative is putting 61,000 jobs in Scotland at risk .
“ They need the security of knowing they can hold onto their jobs . ''
Mr Johnson says that the Government will `` go forward with further creative and imaginative schemes '' to keep the economy moving .
He added : `` These are indeed tough times , and I have no doubt that many businesses , many employees are feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we will do our level best to protect them throughout this period.
” Sir Keir presses the Prime Minister on what support is available `` now '' for firms affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions .
He said : `` Do n't withdraw furlough , we 've been saying it for months . ''
Mr Johnson says he knows these are `` tough times '' and the government will do `` our level best '' to protect them through the pandemic .
The PM then accuses Labour of `` seeking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
12.11pm update : Labour accuses Boris of having a 'poor defence ' over testing shortage In response to the PM , Sir Keir said : “ That is such a poor defence .
If the Prime Minister doesn ’ t see that he is really out of touch .
“ He is phasing in health measure but at the same time phasing out economic support .
“ Health measure and economic measure are now dangerously out of sync.
” Mr Johnson urged the Labour Leader to return to `` more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , following Sir Keir 's continued criticism .
He said : “ I am not going to take lectures from the Prime Minister on supporting the NHS .
“ Many can ’ t get tests , schools are only allocated 10 tests and many wait days for results .
How on earth did we get into this mess ?
” In response , Mr Johnson said the Government is doing its best to ensure children receive a test promptly .
He said : “ He knows we are doing our level best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has symptoms .
`` 99.9 percent of our schools are now back , in spite of all his attempts to sow doubt the people of this country had more faith.
” 12.09pm update : Keir hits out at Boris for testing shortage The Labour leader asked what the reason is for the testing problems in England .
He asks if the explanation is that there is not enough capacity , because nobody could expect the rise in demand , which he says is the reason given by Dido Harding .
Or that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are being unreasonable in asking for a test , which he says is the reason given by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
Mr Johnson says attacks on Dido Harding , who is in charge of the testing regime , are `` unseemly and unjustified '' .
He said : `` Her teams have done an outstanding job '' , but says this is not to deny the anxieties of those who want tests .
12.06pm update : Boris attacks Keir for not listening to him Sir Keir repeated his question about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prompting Mr Johnson to accuse the Labour leader of not listening to his answer .
Mr Johnson says test and trace allows us to `` isolate '' cases of the virus and that the UK is `` testing more than any other country in Europe '' .
The Labour leader highlighted a statement Boris Johnson gave three months ago , where he said test and trace was vital to halt the spread of the disease .
But during yesterday 's TV address the Prime Minister said it had little impact on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it is fact that test and trace does not have an impact on biological spread .
But it can tell you where the disease is .
The PM said capacity for testing is at a record high .
12.02pm update : Boris urged to reassure the public the Government 's priority is protecting lives Tory MP Lee Rowley asks for `` reassurance '' that the Government 's priority remains protecting lives and people 's wellbeing .
The PM says he wants to `` continue to drive down the R number '' while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson is on his feet and PMQs has begun .

PMQs: Boris Johnson hits out at Keir Starmer for 'not listening'
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer engaged in a furious row in the Commons this afternoon, as the Prime Minister urged the Labour leader to return to "more of the spirit of togetherness seen yesterday". It comes after the Labour leader gave a scathing assessment of the Prime Minister's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. During a keynote speech at the Labour Party's online conference, Sir Keir criticised Mr Johnson's "serial incompetence" both past and present.
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The Labour leader hit out at a series of failings by the Tory Government during the coronavirus pandemic, such as the exams fiasco, getting children back to school and the NHS test and trace system. Sir Keir said the Prime Minister is "just not serious" and "just not up to the job" as he set out what he sees as the "big difference" between them both. He said: "Whenever he encounters a problem, Johnson responds either by wishing it away or by lashing out." The Labour leader added: "While Boris Johnson was writing flippant columns about bendy bananas, I was defending victims and prosecuting terrorists.
Boris Johnson is poised to give an angry response to Keir Starmer during PMQs
Boris Johnson says it is an “epidemiological fact” that transmission takes place human to human
"While he was being sacked by a newspaper for making up quotes, I was fighting for justice and the rule of law." The Labour leader's "bendy banana" comment refers to Mr Johnson's anti-Brussels rhetoric. The Prime Minister has previously highlighted the EU's widely ridiculed ruling that banned rogue bananas with “malformations and abnormal curvature”. During PMQs this afternoon Mr Johnson is expected to respond to the scathing comments, which strongly attacked the Prime Minister's competence and character. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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12.38pm update: PMQs has come to an end 12.35pm update: Boris confirms UK's coronavirus strategy Tory MP Anthony Browne asks if the government’s longterm Covid strategy is to eradicate the virus, gain herd immunity or suppress the virus and reduce the deaths until a vaccine or highly effective treatment arrives? Mr Johnson says it’s the third one. 12.31pm update: Boris vows to support freelancers in the theatre sector Tory MP Giles Watling, a former actor, asks what can be done to help freelances in the theatre sector. Mr Johnson says the Government will do whatever it can to support freelancers, who he described as the "backbone" of the theatrical world. He says theatres are the jewel in the crown of London’s arts economy. 12.29pm update: PM urged to bridge 'digital divide' between pupils Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh raises the "digital divide" between children on free school meals and other pupils. She asked the PM if the Government will support her Bill to give children on free school meal access to the internet at home. Mr Johnson says this is important and says he wants every school in the country to have access to gigabyte broadband. He added the Government is already "investing massively" in online education. 12.25pm update: Boris wanted about 'tsunami of job losses' when furlough ends Labour MP Grahame Morris said there will be a "tsunami of job losses" when the furlough scheme ends in 38 days. Mr Johnson says Mr Morris is "entirely right about the gravity of the situation". He points to the job retention bonus previously announced by the Government, and adds ministers are looking at a “massive package” of measures to help people over the short, medium and long term. 12.23pm update: PM urged to act on migrant crossings Tory MP Gareth Bacon says there is "growing concern" across the country about the rising number of illegal crossings of the English Channel. He adds that action must be taken to deter crossings. Mr Bacon asks when legislation on the matter will be tabled by the Government. Mr Johnson tells MPs that it is "very difficult" at the moment because of the "inflexible" system the UK is signed up to. The PM says that once Britain has left the EU and is able to "make our own return arrangements", he has "no doubt we will be able to find a way forward".
PMQs: Speaker interrupts proceedings to address 'rowdiness'
Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons
12.20pm update: Boris urged to commit to a new biodiversity target Green MP Caroline Lucas says there is an EU aim to protect a minimum of 30 percent of land and sea for nature by 2030. She asks the PM to match that same commitment. Mr Johnson say it was the UK government that pioneered this idea and came up with this target. He said: "We pioneered the 30 percent idea and we will certainly put in all the funding required." 12.17pm update: Ian Blackford warns of 'winter of discontent' Ian Blackford, SNP's Westminster leader, says one million jobs are at risk if the furlough scheme ends early and the looming threat of a no-deal Brexit will mean a "winter of discontent" if the Prime Minister does not act. He calls for an immediate extension to furlough. Mr Blackford said: “That is so poor what we are talking about is protecting jobs of people today it is not indefinite. “The first steps of any recovery is admitting there is a problem. “Even the governor of the Bank of England is telling the PM to stop and rethink. “The alternative is putting 61,000 jobs in Scotland at risk. “They need the security of knowing they can hold onto their jobs." Mr Johnson says that the Government will "go forward with further creative and imaginative schemes" to keep the economy moving. He added: "These are indeed tough times, and I have no doubt that many businesses, many employees are feeling a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty, and we will do our level best to protect them throughout this period.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons
12.14pm update: Labour accused of politicising coronavirus crisis Sir Keir presses the Prime Minister on what support is available "now" for firms affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions. He said: "Don't withdraw furlough, we've been saying it for months." Mr Johnson says he knows these are "tough times" and the government will do "our level best" to protect them through the pandemic. The PM then accuses Labour of "seeking to create political opportunity out of a crisis". 12.11pm update: Labour accuses Boris of having a 'poor defence' over testing shortage In response to the PM, Sir Keir said: “That is such a poor defence. If the Prime Minister doesn’t see that he is really out of touch. “He is phasing in health measure but at the same time phasing out economic support. “Health measure and economic measure are now dangerously out of sync.” Mr Johnson urged the Labour Leader to return to "more of the spirit of togetherness we saw yesterday", following Sir Keir's continued criticism. 12.10pm update: Keir quizzes PM on test availability for school children He said: “I am not going to take lectures from the Prime Minister on supporting the NHS. “Many can’t get tests, schools are only allocated 10 tests and many wait days for results. How on earth did we get into this mess?” In response, Mr Johnson said the Government is doing its best to ensure children receive a test promptly. He said: “He knows we are doing our level best to get every child a test who has symptoms. "99.9 percent of our schools are now back, in spite of all his attempts to sow doubt the people of this country had more faith.” 12.09pm update: Keir hits out at Boris for testing shortage The Labour leader asked what the reason is for the testing problems in England. He asks if the explanation is that there is not enough capacity, because nobody could expect the rise in demand, which he says is the reason given by Dido Harding. Or that we have all the capacity we need but people are being unreasonable in asking for a test, which he says is the reason given by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Mr Johnson says attacks on Dido Harding, who is in charge of the testing regime, are "unseemly and unjustified". He said: "Her teams have done an outstanding job", but says this is not to deny the anxieties of those who want tests.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Boris rattles Barnier as EU forced to accept its Brexit stance 'completely unrealistic'

Boris Johnson has taken a different approach to UK-EU talks from the previous Government according to Shanker Singham .
The CEO of trade law and economic policy consultancy , Competere , said that the UK will not cave into the EU 's demands and that the Prime Minister has successfully got that across to Michel Barnier .
Speaking to Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee , Mr Singham said : `` I think what was going on in the sort of June/July period was the EU were essentially negotiating with the UK Government as it was prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of the negotiation was that if the EU remained firm with its very strong opening bid and did not deviate off its opening bid then the history was that the UK would cave in .
`` So , from a negotiating standpoint , I think the EU has just assumed that would continue , hence we have this issue where the EU has put forward this position .
`` I would describe it as a completely unrealistic position , that another country would adopt your rule of law , your own legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they think the UK will ultimately cave in and simply accept the EU 's demands .
`` I think what the UK had to get across , and it has succeeded , is that it is not going to cave in like it had done in the past .
`` That is quite hard for the EU to understand : that there is quite a different approach now . ''
Talks on a trade deal and future relationship have made little progress since Britain left the European Union in January , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market Bill , raising fears of no agreement .
Britain also says it is working hard to reach an agreement , but has stuck to its position that any deal must respect the country 's sovereignty , putting it at odds with Brussels on state aid rules and fisheries .
The EU says because of Britain 's proximity to the bloc , London must agree to a so-called level playing field of fair competition guarantees .
The two sides will hold the next round of formal talks next week in Brussels before a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decide whether the bloc should step up no deal preparations .

Brexit: Boris Johnson is 'not going to cave in' says expert
Boris Johnson has taken a different approach to UK-EU talks from the previous Government according to Shanker Singham. The CEO of trade law and economic policy consultancy, Competere, said that the UK will not cave into the EU's demands and that the Prime Minister has successfully got that across to Michel Barnier.
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Speaking to Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee, Mr Singham said: "I think what was going on in the sort of June/July period was the EU were essentially negotiating with the UK Government as it was prior to the new administration. "The history of the negotiation was that if the EU remained firm with its very strong opening bid and did not deviate off its opening bid then the history was that the UK would cave in. "So, from a negotiating standpoint, I think the EU has just assumed that would continue, hence we have this issue where the EU has put forward this position. "I would describe it as a completely unrealistic position, that another country would adopt your rule of law, your own legal order. READ MORE: Piers Morgan erupts at Labour Shadow Chancellor's 'irrelevant' demands
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Michel Barnier is the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator
"They are doing that because they think the UK will ultimately cave in and simply accept the EU's demands. "I think what the UK had to get across, and it has succeeded, is that it is not going to cave in like it had done in the past. "That is quite hard for the EU to understand: that there is quite a different approach now." Talks on a trade deal and future relationship have made little progress since Britain left the European Union in January, and almost unravelled when London introduced the Internal Market Bill, raising fears of no agreement. Britain also says it is working hard to reach an agreement, but has stuck to its position that any deal must respect the country's sovereignty, putting it at odds with Brussels on state aid rules and fisheries. The EU says because of Britain's proximity to the bloc, London must agree to a so-called level playing field of fair competition guarantees. The two sides will hold the next round of formal talks next week in Brussels before a summit on October 1-2 to assess progress and decide whether the bloc should step up no deal preparations.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Ireland Brexit panic: Country gives €9,000 grants to businesses as Varadkar issues warning

The Irish deputy premier declared there will be inevitable changes even if a free-trade agreement is concluded between Britain and the bloc .
Dublin will be hit by huge changes because of its reliance on using Britain as a “ landbridge ” to transport goods to mainland Europe .
Mr Varadkar said : “ From the start of next year , customs declarations will need to be completed if businesses intend to continue trading with the UK , whether that is importing or exporting goods to the UK or using the UK as a land bridge to move their goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s government is set to issue grants up to €9,000 per employee taken on or redeployed to help businesses manage the new customs changes .
Business leaders have warned firms to review their plans to minimise disruption when Britain quits the EU ’ s single market and customs union in 99 days .
Fergus Sharpe , head of public affairs at Dublin Chamber , said : “ It is crucial at this point that all companies with UK trade links examine their supply chains and put a plan in place now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has its own role to play in preparing Ireland for the new landscape by boosting Irish competitiveness versus the UK and encouraging investment in our SME base which is already struggling due to COVID-19.
” bec , a leading business lobby , called on Dublin to offer significant support to firms in the coming months to help with the impact of Brexit .
A spokesman said : “ It is imperative that the government plays its role in supporting businesses in the event of a disruptive Brexit .
“ Budget 2021 afford an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for companies , workers , and communities which will be the most impacted by Brexit.
” The European Council has also announced a €5 billion special Brexit reserve fund to help countries deal with the fallout of Britain ’ s transition from EU rules .
Ireland are touted as one of the nations set to benefit from the emergency cash pot .
The country ’ s Department for Business , Enterprise and Innovation has urged firms to ensure they have sufficient cashflow to cope with disruptions to their supply chains .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons , including currency fluctuations , tariffs or potential delays , ” a statement said .
Mr Varadkar also warned firms to be prepared to alter their plans for securing EU standards certification because the industry has been forced to move away from Britain after Brexit .
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The Irish deputy premier declared there will be inevitable changes even if a free-trade agreement is concluded between Britain and the bloc. Dublin will be hit by huge changes because of its reliance on using Britain as a “landbridge” to transport goods to mainland Europe. Mr Varadkar said: “From the start of next year, customs declarations will need to be completed if businesses intend to continue trading with the UK, whether that is importing or exporting goods to the UK or using the UK as a land bridge to move their goods to or from mainland Europe.”
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Ireland’s government is set to issue grants up to €9,000 per employee taken on or redeployed to help businesses manage the new customs changes. Business leaders have warned firms to review their plans to minimise disruption when Britain quits the EU’s single market and customs union in 99 days. Fergus Sharpe, head of public affairs at Dublin Chamber, said: “It is crucial at this point that all companies with UK trade links examine their supply chains and put a plan in place now to minimise business disruption. “The government has its own role to play in preparing Ireland for the new landscape by boosting Irish competitiveness versus the UK and encouraging investment in our SME base which is already struggling due to COVID-19.”
Leo Varadkar wants Irish firms to prepare for inevitable trade changes after Brexit
Leo Varadkar is now Ireland's deputy prime minister
bec, a leading business lobby, called on Dublin to offer significant support to firms in the coming months to help with the impact of Brexit. A spokesman said: “It is imperative that the government plays its role in supporting businesses in the event of a disruptive Brexit. “Budget 2021 afford an opportunity to deliver comprehensive and meaningful supports for companies, workers, and communities which will be the most impacted by Brexit.” The European Council has also announced a €5 billion special Brexit reserve fund to help countries deal with the fallout of Britain’s transition from EU rules.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Brexit LIVE: Boris can extend implementation period for YEARS – only no deal will stop him

Speaking to the Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee , Shanker Singham said an implementation could be used past the transition period if a deal is agreed in time .
He said : `` If a political deal is done by even the end of the year , no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process , is going to get in the way of finding a solution '' The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time , then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation . ''
The EU said in response : `` The transition period ends on 31 December .
It can not be extended . ''
UK ministers are to delay the passage of the bill through the Commons until December .
The legislation is not expected to be debated by the House of Lords until after a crucial EU summit next month .
By delaying the passage of the legislation , the UK Government hopes to end any concerns on the continent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his negotiating team , as long as possible to agree a deal before the end of the transition stage .
One Government source also claimed if a Brexit deal is struck , the Government would withdraw certain elements in the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement .
That source told The Times : `` If we can reach a deal there will be no need for them . ''
Another source said UK ministers had made no attempt to speed up the bill 's timetable despite its alleged importance .
They added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest .
“ You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster . ''
Currently , the legislation will complete its report stage on September 29 .
Once completed , it will then pass to the peers to be debated , while the crucial EU summit is set to be held on October 15-16 .
Speaking today , trade adviser , Shanker Singham , who has been instrumental in shaping post-Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implement a transition period past the new year .
If a deal is agreed before the end of the year , he stated the two sides could implement a period to cover the ratification of the agreement .
He told Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee : `` If a political deal is done by even the end of the year , no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process , is going to get in the way of finding a solution .
`` The issue is whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification , but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation . ''
The EU has refuted this claim , insisting the transition can not be extended .
A statement read : `` The transition period ends on 31 December .
It can not be extended . ''
Arriving today for informal talks , the EU 's chief negotiator , Michel Barnier claimed he is determined to get a Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it expects the sterling to weaken in the event of a no deal Brexit .
They also said the banking stocks could drop by 15-20 percent if there is n't a Brexit deal .
Caroline Simmons , UK chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth , said : `` Ultimately we think it ’ s likelier that a deal will be struck between the UK and EU , but a no-deal exit can not be ruled out . ''
Trade consultant , Shanker Singham , told the Brexit Select Committee that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK a third country listing .
Due to this , it is unlikely there will be a food blockade .
Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab , has hit back at US Speaker of the House Representatives , over her warnings over future trade deal with the UK .
Ms Pelosi stated a future deal will not happen if the UK endangers the Good Friday Agreement .
Mr Raab , however , has claimed the UK will not impose a hard border in Ireland .
He told Sky News : `` I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there last week .
`` We have got relations with US congressmen and congresswomen from Republicans to Democrats .
`` We are very confident we will be a stalwart partner to the US regardless of who is in office , either in Downing Street or the Oval office .
`` That is the nature of the special relationship . ''
Cabinet Office Minister , Michael Gove informed the freight industry may face long delays to trade following the end of the transition period .
In a letter seen by the BBC , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasonable worst-case scenario '' .
He wrote : `` Maximum queues of 7,000 port bound trucks in Kent and associated maximum delays of up to two days .
“ Both imports and exports could be disrupted to a similar extent . ''
The House of Lords voted 307 to 212 to protect British standards post-Brexit .
On Tuesday , peers backed an amendment to the Agriculture Bill aimed at blocking the import of food products from abroad at a lower animal welfare standards .
This means the any future trade deal must meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministers are set to delay the passage of the new legislation through the Commons .
The bill is set to pass through the Lower House at the end of this month before proceeding to the Lords .
However , according to The Times , ministers have deliberately delayed its passage in order to calm concerns on the continent .
The final stages of the legislation could now be delayed until days before the end of the transition , in order to give both sides adequate time to agree a Brexit deal .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elements within the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement , could then be removed if a trade deal is agreed .
One source said : `` It is surprising that the bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest .
“ You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster .
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Trade adviser, Shanker Singham, had claimed today an implementation period could be used following the end of the transition. This would allow both sides the needed time to implement elements of the Brexit deal. In response, however, the EU said: "The transition period ends on 31 December. It cannot be extended." Speaking to the Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee, Mr Singham said: "If a political deal is done by even the end of the year, no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process, is going to get in the way of finding a solution. "The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time, then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification, but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation."
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UK ministers are to delay the passage of the bill through the Commons until December. The legislation is not expected to be debated by the House of Lords until after a crucial EU summit next month. By delaying the passage of the legislation, the UK Government hopes to end any concerns on the continent, while also giving the David Frost and his negotiating team, as long as possible to agree a deal before the end of the transition stage. One Government source also claimed if a Brexit deal is struck, the Government would withdraw certain elements in the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement. That source told The Times: "If we can reach a deal there will be no need for them." Another source said UK ministers had made no attempt to speed up the bill's timetable despite its alleged importance.
They added: "It is surprising that the bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest. “You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster." Currently, the legislation will complete its report stage on September 29. Once completed, it will then pass to the peers to be debated, while the crucial EU summit is set to be held on October 15-16. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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8.09pm update: LSE warns no deal Brexit will cost UK more than coronavirus pandemic The economic cost of a no deal Brexit could be two or three times as bad as the impact of Covid, according to a new report. Analysis by the London School of Economics and UK in a Changing Europe found “a no deal Brexit would represent a further major shock to a UK economy” with a “major set of changes” to the economic relationship with the country’s largest trading partner. The report says: “Our modelling with LSE of the impact of a no deal Brexit suggests that the total cost to the UK economy over the longer term will be two to three times as large as that implied by the Bank of England’s forecast for the impact of COVID-19.” 7.38pm update: Gove unveils permit plan for lorry drivers Hauliers will need special permits to gain access to Kent as the Government confirmed controversial plans to create an "internal border" in an attempt to avoid post-Brexit gridlock. Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the permits could help avoid queues of up to 7,000 trucks seeking to cross the English Channel after the UK leaves the single market and customs union at the end of the year. The Kent Access Permit (KAP) system could be enforced by police or the use of cameras monitoring the number plates of vehicles entering the county at points such as the Dartford Crossing bringing freight from Essex. Mr Gove, the minister responsible for preparing the UK for leaving the European Union's economic structures, set out the measure as he outlined "reasonable worst-case scenarios" that could emerge from January 1.
Lorry drivers will need a special permit to get into Kent
7.05pm update: MP demands answers on Galileo cash mystery With plans for a UK rival to the EU's Galileo satellite constellation set to be scrapped, influential Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has demanded to know how the £92million allocated towards a feasibility study in 2018 was spent. Mr Ellwood, chairman of the House of Commons defence committee, also lamented Britain's exclusion from the project - a decision he said had been pushed by the French. The UK Space Agency has been widely reported to be poised to pull the plug on the project and has not commented in the face of reports to that effect earlier this week. The feasibility study was launched by then-Prime Minister Theresa May in 2018, while Gavin Williamson was Defence Secretary, with the task of looking at options for the UK's own Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
6.42pm update: Tory peer insists UK wilk stick to free trade agreements A Tory peer has insisted Britain will "adhere strictly" to any free trade agreement after being challenged over controversial Brexit legislation enabling the UK to break international law. Tory frontbencher Lord Grimstone of Boscobel was tackled at Westminster over how other countries could have faith the Government would stick to future deals as it was "in the process of reneging" on the EU Withdrawal Agreement brokered with Brussels last year. Pressing the minister for investment, Labour peer and vocal Brexit critic Lord Foulkes of Cumnock said: "Since the Government are in the process of reneging on the Withdrawal Agreement that they freely entered into, how can Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have faith that this Government will abide by any agreement they make to become a member?" In reply, Lord Grimstone said: "The British Government take their responsibilities under agreements very seriously. "Sometimes, special circumstances arise where they have to take a view on the matters in the agreement. "But I assure him that we will adhere strictly to any free trade agreement that we sign." 5.22pm update: Scots accuse Government of recklessness over Brexit Scotland's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell has accused the the Government of committing an "act of extraordinary recklessness" by ending the Brexit transition period in 100 days' time. Mr Russell hit out after UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told MPs disruption when the transition period finishes at the end of December could result in queues of up 7,000 HGVs in Kent. He said: "In the midst of global pandemic, it is an act of extraordinary recklessness for the UK Government to end the Brexit transition period in 100 days. "The UK Government is fully prepared to add to the distress of Covid-19 with the economic damage and dislocation of Brexit. "It is lamentable that we are now having to prepare to face Brexit's 'reasonable worst-case scenarios' whilst we are responding to a deadly virus, and it is clear from today's statement that Scotland and the UK as a whole are facing considerable economic disruption." 4.03pm update: Veteran Tory demands 'clean break' when transition period ends Senior Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh has called on ministers to rule out a Brexit "implementation period" in the event of late trade agreement. Speaking in the Commons, the veteran MP for Gainsborough said: "There's breaking news just now that if a deal is conducted late, there indeed may not be an extension to the transition period, but there may be a two-year implementation period. "What I'd like to have now is an absolute commitment: no extension to transition, no implementation period. "We want a clean break as we promised the electorate at the end of this year."
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3.35pm update: Downing Street warns 'time is running out' Downing Street has warned time is running out to reach a post-Brexit trade deal which could be in place by January 1. The European Union's negotiator Michel Barnier was in London for informal discussions on today ahead of the next round of talks next week. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We do still believe that it is possible to get a deal but we need to make progress because time is obviously running out." Asked whether there could be further rounds of formal talks in early October, the spokesman said: "Let's see how the negotiations progress. "There's an EU council that's due to take place in the middle of October. "We do think that it's possible to reach a deal and we are committed to working hard to secure that." 3.19pm update: Kent MP demands reassurances over lorry tailbacks and delays A Kent MP has told MPs a queue of 7,000 lorries in the county would be "intolerable". Damian Collins, Tory MP for Folkestone and Hythe, spoke out after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove warned freight industry chiefs huge tailbacks and delays of up to two days is a "reasonable worst-case scenario" when the Brexit transition period expires on December 31. Mr Collins said: "This worst-case scenario situation of 7,000 queuing lorries would be intolerable for people in Kent and in my constituency. "Even if it was only half that value, it would still require the closure of the coastbound M20." Mr Collins asked Mr Gove if he would do all he can "to make sure that that is not the reality that people are confronted with next year?" Mr Gove replied: "It's precisely because we want to avoid that scenario that we're sharing it today in order that Government can be held to account for doing everything possible to avoid that and also so that we can work with business in order to avoid that." 3.01pm update: Gove confident on financial services equivalence after Brexit Michael Gove has said he is confident free flowing capital and equivalence for UK financial services between Britain and the EU would continue after Brexit because Brussels had accelerated the process. Mr Gove told MPs: "One of the things about equivalence is it is what's called an autonomous process within the EU, and I think since the Prime Minister drew attention to the slow progress of some of those autonomous processes, to be very fair to the EU, that has meant an acceleration. "So I am confident, yes."
1.49pm update: Boris Johnson could use implementation period past December expert claims Speaking today, trade adviser, Shanker Singham, who has been instrumental in shaping post-Brexit trade policy, claimed Mr Johnson may implement a transition period past the new year. If a deal is agreed before the end of the year, he stated the two sides could implement a period to cover the ratification of the agreement. He told Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee: "If a political deal is done by even the end of the year, no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process, is going to get in the way of finding a solution. "The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time, then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification, but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation." The EU has refuted this claim, insisting the transition cannot be extended. A statement read: "The transition period ends on 31 December. It cannot be extended."
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12.15pm update: Michel Barnier "determined" to get a trade deal Arriving today for informal talks, the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier claimed he is determined to get a Brexit deal. He told Reuters: " I am determined. "We remain calm, respectful, realistic and firm." 11.06am update: No deal Brexit warning UBS Global Wealth Managements has said it expects the sterling to weaken in the event of a no deal Brexit. They also said the banking stocks could drop by 15-20 percent if there isn't a Brexit deal. Caroline Simmons, UK chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth, said: "Ultimately we think it’s likelier that a deal will be struck between the UK and EU, but a no-deal exit cannot be ruled out."
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10.13am update: Food blockade unlikely Trade consultant, Shanker Singham, told the Brexit Select Committee that it is unlikely the EU will not give the UK a third country listing. Due to this, it is unlikely there will be a food blockade. 9.40am update: Dominic Raab slaps down Nancy Pelosi Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has hit back at US Speaker of the House Representatives, over her warnings over future trade deal with the UK. Ms Pelosi stated a future deal will not happen if the UK endangers the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Raab, however, has claimed the UK will not impose a hard border in Ireland. He told Sky News: "I have been out in Washington, I was there last week. "We have got relations with US congressmen and congresswomen from Republicans to Democrats. "We are very confident we will be a stalwart partner to the US regardless of who is in office, either in Downing Street or the Oval office. "That is the nature of the special relationship."
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9.11am update: Government warns of 7,000-long queues in Kent Cabinet Office Minister, Michael Gove informed the freight industry may face long delays to trade following the end of the transition period. In a letter seen by the BBC, Mr Gove said this scenario is a "reasonable worst-case scenario". He wrote: "Maximum queues of 7,000 port bound trucks in Kent and associated maximum delays of up to two days. “Both imports and exports could be disrupted to a similar extent." 9.08am update: Government defeated over Brexit food standards The House of Lords voted 307 to 212 to protect British standards post-Brexit. On Tuesday, peers backed an amendment to the Agriculture Bill aimed at blocking the import of food products from abroad at a lower animal welfare standards. This means the any future trade deal must meet or exceed current domestic standards.
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8am update: EU continues threat of legal action Amid the controversy surrounding the UK Internal Market Bill, France's Europe Minister, Clement Beaune insisted Brussels had not ruled out taking legal action against the UK. In October, the UK and EU agreed Northern Ireland would remain within Brussels' state aid regime. However, the UK Internal Market violates this as the Secretary of State is now responsible for disclosing the amount of state aid used in Northern Ireland to the EU Commission. Mr Beaune said: "We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks. “It is clear that we cannot put in place an agreement on the future relationship if the withdrawal agreement has been called into question. "There, Europe has some leverage."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--'Cat's out of bag!' Boris shames brazen Labour plot to make political capital from crisis

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer squirmed as Boris Johnson reiterated the sentiment in Commons during PMQs .
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green has said during the party 's online conference that Labour should `` not let a good crisis go to waste '' .
The Prime Minister accused Sir Keir or trying to gain political capital through the coronavirus pandemic .
Speaking in the House of Commons , Mr Johnson said : `` These are indeed tough times and I have no doubt that many businesses and employees are feeling a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout this period .
`` But we will get through this with precisely the methods we have outlined and were agreed upon in this house yesterday .
`` The reality of the Opposition position has been exposed , the cat 's out the bag because it was his shadow education secretary who said of the present crisis , 'do n't let a good crisis go to waste ' .
READ MORE : Coronavirus rebellion : Boris must do FOUR things to avoid backlash '' That 's the real approach of the Labour party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a crisis .
`` Out of the difficulties and dangers this country is going through while we are making the tough decisions . ''
Sir Keir had asked why business support was not announced at the same time as greater Covid-19 restrictions on Tuesday .
Mr Johnson replied : `` Let 's be in absolutely no doubt that the work that this Government has done to protect the economy of this country , to support the jobs of 12 million people through the furlough scheme , enabled expenditure of about £160 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
`` And I think he should pay tribute to the Chancellor and his work and we will go forward with further creative and imaginative schemes to keep our economy moving . ''
NP Westminster leader Ian Blackford also urged Mr Johnson to `` show the leadership required '' and announce an extension of the furlough scheme .
He told the Commons : `` Our First Minister ( Nicola Sturgeon ) has shown leadership on all fronts during this pandemic .
However , the responsibility and power for extending the furlough scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chancellor .
`` The Prime Minister must announce an immediate extension , no half-measures , no half-baked projects , to this vital and life-saving scheme .
Will the Prime Minister show the leadership required and save the jobs ? ''
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer squirmed as Boris Johnson reiterated the sentiment in Commons during PMQs. Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green has said during the party's online conference that Labour should "not let a good crisis go to waste". The Prime Minister accused Sir Keir or trying to gain political capital through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Johnson said: "These are indeed tough times and I have no doubt that many businesses and employees are feeling a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty. "We will do our best to protect them throughout this period. "But we will get through this with precisely the methods we have outlined and were agreed upon in this house yesterday. "The reality of the Opposition position has been exposed, the cat's out the bag because it was his shadow education secretary who said of the present crisis, 'don't let a good crisis go to waste'. READ MORE: Coronavirus rebellion: Boris must do FOUR things to avoid backlash
Boris Johnson uriously hit out at Sir Keir Starmer during PMQs
Boris Johnson mentioned Labour MP Kate Green's comments
"That's the real approach of the Labour party; seeking to create political opportunity out of a crisis. "Out of the difficulties and dangers this country is going through while we are making the tough decisions." Sir Keir had asked why business support was not announced at the same time as greater Covid-19 restrictions on Tuesday. Mr Johnson replied: "Let's be in absolutely no doubt that the work that this Government has done to protect the economy of this country, to support the jobs of 12 million people through the furlough scheme, enabled expenditure of about £160 billion has been unexampled anywhere else in the world.
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Keir Starmer had asked why business support was not announced
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"And I think he should pay tribute to the Chancellor and his work and we will go forward with further creative and imaginative schemes to keep our economy moving." NP Westminster leader Ian Blackford also urged Mr Johnson to "show the leadership required" and announce an extension of the furlough scheme. He told the Commons: "Our First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon) has shown leadership on all fronts during this pandemic. However, the responsibility and power for extending the furlough scheme lie with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor. "The Prime Minister must announce an immediate extension, no half-measures, no half-baked projects, to this vital and life-saving scheme. Will the Prime Minister show the leadership required and save the jobs?" DON'T MISS Sturgeon ally criticised for saying elderly deaths are ‘gain’ for indy [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--‘Nothing changes!’ Red Wall Tory MP blasts Starmer after plea to ex-Labour voters

The Ashfield MP , who won the seat in last year ’ s general election , spoke out after the Labour leader 's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday .
Mr Anderson told Express.co.uk : “ My advice to ex-Labour voters is yes by all means have another good look at Labour and you will see that nothing changes .
“ The leadership may change but policy hasn ’ t .
Nothing changes and the public aren ’ t stupid .
“ People in South Yorkshire , where Doncaster is , have got new Tory MPs and they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs are engaging with the constituents and they ’ ve never seen that before.
” The Tory MP accused Labour of “ ignoring ” the area for “ donkey ’ s years ” .
He added : “ The boot ’ s on the other foot now and it ’ s time for the electorate to ignore the Labour Party.
” In Sir Keir ’ s speech , which replaced what would have been his party conference address , he insisted the Brexit argument is finished .
But Mr Anderson said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the UK Internal Market Bill .
“ If he really believes that Brexit is over he will vote for that.
” READ MORE : 'No idea what he stands for ! '
Starmer ripped apart on Labour beliefs Sir Keir was a key figure in Labour ’ s policy on Brexit , which promised a second referendum in the 2019 general election .
Mr Anderson warned former Labour voters will not forgive the party over Brexit .
He said : “ They won ’ t because the betrayal went on for four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there now .
“ We are still debating in Parliament and Labour are still trying to talk it down .
DO N'T MISS Starmer fury : Labour leader lashes out at Boris Johnson over Brexit [ VIDEO ] Labour is STILL the sound of Islington celebrating itself [ COMMENT ] Keir Starmer issues swipe at republican Jeremy Corbyn [ INSIGHT ] “ I ’ m in no doubt they will vote against it .
They have learnt no lessons at all.
” In his speech , Sir Keir declared that Labour is under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider .
He said : “ So to those people in Doncaster and Deeside , in Glasgow and Grimsby , in Stoke and in Stevenage , to those who have turned away from Labour , I say this : we hear you .
“ Never again will Labour take you or the things you care about for granted .
And I ask you : Take another look at Labour .

Keir Starmer says he wants UK to be 'best place to grow up in'
The Ashfield MP, who won the seat in last year’s general election, spoke out after the Labour leader's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday. Mr Anderson told Express.co.uk: “My advice to ex-Labour voters is yes by all means have another good look at Labour and you will see that nothing changes.
“The leadership may change but policy hasn’t. Nothing changes and the public aren’t stupid. “People in South Yorkshire, where Doncaster is, have got new Tory MPs and they’ve already seen a change. “The MPs are engaging with the constituents and they’ve never seen that before.” The Tory MP accused Labour of “ignoring” the area for “donkey’s years”.
Tory MP Lee Anderson warned Labour has not changed after Sir Keir Starmer pleaded with ex-voters
The Ashfield MP, who won the seat in last year’s general election, spoke out after the Labour leader's keynote speech in Doncaster on Tuesday
He added: “The boot’s on the other foot now and it’s time for the electorate to ignore the Labour Party.” In Sir Keir’s speech, which replaced what would have been his party conference address, he insisted the Brexit argument is finished. But Mr Anderson said: “Let’s see if he votes for the UK Internal Market Bill. “If he really believes that Brexit is over he will vote for that.” READ MORE: 'No idea what he stands for!' Starmer ripped apart on Labour beliefs
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In Sir Keir’s speech, which replaced what would have been his party conference address, he insisted the Brexit argument is finished
Sir Keir was a key figure in Labour’s policy on Brexit, which promised a second referendum in the 2019 general election. Mr Anderson warned former Labour voters will not forgive the party over Brexit. He said: “They won’t because the betrayal went on for four or five years. It is still there now. “We are still debating in Parliament and Labour are still trying to talk it down. DON'T MISS
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Sir Keir was a key figure in Labour’s policy on Brexit, which promised a second referendum in the 2019 general election
Sir Keir declared that Labour is under “new leadership” and called on voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider
“I’m in no doubt they will vote against it. They have learnt no lessons at all.” In his speech, Sir Keir declared that Labour is under “new leadership” and called on voters who have abandoned the party to reconsider. He said: “So to those people in Doncaster and Deeside, in Glasgow and Grimsby, in Stoke and in Stevenage, to those who have turned away from Labour, I say this: we hear you. “Never again will Labour take you or the things you care about for granted. And I ask you: Take another look at Labour.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--SNP MP sternly told off by Commons Speaker for breaking important Parliament tradition

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SNP MP Drew Hendry clashed with a Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons in which he was soundly told off .
The Scottish nationalist was speaking in a chamber debate on the Government 's Internal Market Bill .
While railing against the Conservatives ' Brexit plans , Mr Hendry was silenced by Dame Rosie Winterton .
The MP was replying to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory politician had asked why Mr Hendry assumed that any food or safety standards legislated in the UK Parliament would `` inherently always be lower '' than those in the EU .
The SNP member shot back : `` Perhaps you should ask your Honourable and Right Honourable friends on your backbenches who voted against your own backbenchers ' amendments . ''
However , before he could continue , he was interrupted and forced to sit down by Dame Rosie .
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SNP’s Drew Hendry receives scolding from Deputy Speaker
SNP MP Drew Hendry clashed with a Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons in which he was soundly told off. The Scottish nationalist was speaking in a chamber debate on the Government's Internal Market Bill. While railing against the Conservatives' Brexit plans, Mr Hendry was silenced by Dame Rosie Winterton.
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The MP was replying to an intervention made by Bim Afolami. The Tory politician had asked why Mr Hendry assumed that any food or safety standards legislated in the UK Parliament would "inherently always be lower" than those in the EU. The SNP member shot back: "Perhaps you should ask your Honourable and Right Honourable friends on your backbenches who voted against your own backbenchers' amendments." However, before he could continue, he was interrupted and forced to sit down by Dame Rosie. READ MORE: SNP brutally slapped down after being issued dire Brexit warning
SNP MP told off for breaking traditional Commons rule
'He does know that he should not really address another honourable member directly.'
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She told him: "The Honourable Gentleman does know that he should not really address another honourable member directly. "When he uses the word 'you', he's talking about me. "And I'm sure he wouldn't want to do that." During debates in Parliament, MPs do not address each other directly.
During debates in Parliament, MPs do not address each other directly.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Nicola Sturgeon admits 'real concern' as Scotland's COVID-19 cases soar to record high

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@ @ @ @ @ confirmed the alarming statistics during her coronavirus press briefing this afternoon .
Ms Sturgeon also @ @ @ @ @ students to help combat the coronavirus from spreading .
The SNP leader said regarding the @ @ @ @ @ daily coronavirus cases : `` That 's obviously a real cause for concern but it @ @ @ @ @ very decisive and very tough action yesterday to try to get the virus under control @ @

Nicola Sturgeon issues plea to students in coronavirus briefing
Scotland has registered a total of 486 new cases in the last 24 hours. The country's First Minister confirmed the alarming statistics during her coronavirus press briefing this afternoon.
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The SNP leader said regarding the new record number of confirmed daily coronavirus cases: "That's obviously a real cause for concern but it also underlines why we took very decisive and very tough action yesterday to try to get the virus under control." Ms Sturgeon also spoke of an agreement made with the rest of the United Kingdom nations, where stopping the spread of the virus will be priortised despite the financial pressure that restrictive measures will bring. She said: "We mustn't be hamstrung in essential public health decisions by the lack of necessary economic mitigations. "All four UK nations agreed a joint statement to the effect that we would focus our efforts 'on suppressing the virus to the lowest possible level and keeping it there' and that is really positive. READ MORE: Sturgeon’s position in jeopardy as SNP ‘cracking’ under pressure
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"It puts aside forever the idea that we can just let this virus run, because we know it does real damage in lives and in health." Ms Sturgeon added: "There is an argument... that all of us across the UK should actually be doing even more right now and there is a danger that what starts to hold us back is not the public health analysis but financial limitations." The Scottish First Minister provided detailed statistics surrounding of the current level of coronavirus in Scotland. 25,495 people have now tested positive in Scotland, up from yesterday's figure of 25,009.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Jeremy Corbyn rebels in Commons vote on protecting troops as he ignores Starmer's orders

The former party leader along with 17 other Labour MPs all voted against the Government 's Overseas Operations Bill , despite being told to abstain .
Three Labour frontbenchers joined Mr Corbyn in defying Sir Keir .
The Bill would make exemptions from the European Convention on Human Rights in relation to Armed Forces personnel .
Labour MPs were instructed to abstain on the vote , neither giving their support for or against the Bill .
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey had told MPs during a parliamentary debate today that current Government legislation relating to British troops serving overseas “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes including torture and other war crimes go unpunished ” .
Speaking about the Overseas Operations Bill , he added the legislation “ calls into question Britain ’ s proud commitment to the Geneva Convention ” and “ our moral authority ” .
The Bill passed with 331 MPs voting in favour and 77 against in the Commons this evening .
Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to sack Parliamentary Private Secretary and MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome after she voted against the Bill .
MPs Beth Winter and Olivia Blake also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretaries .
Most of the 18 Labour MPs who voted against the Bill are backbenchers .
Before the vote , Mr Corbyn tweeted : `` I have grave concerns that , as it stands , the # OverseasOperationBill the House of Commons is discussing today defies and undermines international law . ''
He was also praised for voting against the legislation by Momentum , the grassroots group set up to support the former Labour party leader .
They tweeted : `` It 's shameful that Labour 's leadership did n't oppose the # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other crimes against humanity .
`` Thank you to the socialist Labour MPs who stood up for basic human rights and the rule of law by voting against it . ''
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace claimed `` illegal wars '' instigated by Labour contributed to the legal `` mess '' faced by British troops during the debate this evening .
Labour is STILL the sound of Islington celebrating itself COMMENT [ OPINION ] Keir Starmer issues swipe at republican Jeremy Corbyn [ VIDEO ] Corbyn explodes as he sulks about media 'obsession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added the Government is bringing in a `` legal presumption against prosecution for torture , war crimes , for crimes against humanity '' .
He told the Commons : `` This is the Government of Great Britain saying sexual crimes are so serious they 'll be excluded from this presumption , but placing crimes outlawed by the Geneva Convention on a less serious ( level ) and downgrading our unequivocal commitment for upholding international law that we in Britain ourselves after the Second World War helped to establish . ''
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Healey said : “ The presumption against prosecutions for all crimes against sexual violence clearly creates the risk that the very gravest crimes including torture and other war crimes go unpunished.
” He added the Bill would risk a “ triple lock ” for troops and veterans .

Overseas Operations Bill: Labour's Stephen Morgan criticises bill
The former party leader along with 17 other Labour MPs all voted against the Government's Overseas Operations Bill, despite being told to abstain. Three Labour frontbenchers joined Mr Corbyn in defying Sir Keir. The Bill would make exemptions from the European Convention on Human Rights in relation to Armed Forces personnel.
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Labour MPs were instructed to abstain on the vote, neither giving their support for or against the Bill. Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey had told MPs during a parliamentary debate today that current Government legislation relating to British troops serving overseas “creates the risk that the very gravest crimes including torture and other war crimes go unpunished”. Speaking about the Overseas Operations Bill, he added the legislation “calls into question Britain’s proud commitment to the Geneva Convention” and “our moral authority”. The Bill passed with 331 MPs voting in favour and 77 against in the Commons this evening.
Jeremy Corbyn has voted against a Bill on protecting troops
Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to sack Parliamentary Private Secretary and MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome after she voted against the Bill. MPs Beth Winter and Olivia Blake also resigned from their roles as Parliamentary Private Secretaries. Most of the 18 Labour MPs who voted against the Bill are backbenchers. This included Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott, Rebecca Long-Bailey, John McDonnell, Kate Osamor and Lloyd Russell-Moyle. Before the vote, Mr Corbyn tweeted: "I have grave concerns that, as it stands, the #OverseasOperationBill the House of Commons is discussing today defies and undermines international law." READ MORE: Labour DESERVED election battering, Keir Starmer says
Jeremy Corbyn said he had "grace concerns" about the Bill
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He was also praised for voting against the legislation by Momentum, the grassroots group set up to support the former Labour party leader. They tweeted: "It's shameful that Labour's leadership didn't oppose the #OverseasOperationsBill which protects those who commit torture and other crimes against humanity. "Thank you to the socialist Labour MPs who stood up for basic human rights and the rule of law by voting against it." Defence Secretary Ben Wallace claimed "illegal wars" instigated by Labour contributed to the legal "mess" faced by British troops during the debate this evening. DON'T MISS Labour is STILL the sound of Islington celebrating itself COMMENT [OPINION]
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He added the Government is bringing in a "legal presumption against prosecution for torture, war crimes, for crimes against humanity". He told the Commons: "This is the Government of Great Britain saying sexual crimes are so serious they'll be excluded from this presumption, but placing crimes outlawed by the Geneva Convention on a less serious (level) and downgrading our unequivocal commitment for upholding international law that we in Britain ourselves after the Second World War helped to establish." However, arguing Lab our's position, Mr Healey said: “The presumption against prosecutions for all crimes against sexual violence clearly creates the risk that the very gravest crimes including torture and other war crimes go unpunished.” He added the Bill would risk a “triple lock” for troops and veterans.
Jeremy Corbyn was backed by Diane Abbott in the vote
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Nicola Sturgeon torn apart over new demands for extra Covid funding from Westminster

The First Minister announced last night that Scotland would be following Mr Johnson 's advice on enforcing a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants .
But Mrs Sturgeon also went one step further by preventing households from mixing indoors .
She admitted during her daily coronavirus briefing that Scotland 's restrictions were `` tougher than other parts of the UK '' .
Mr Sturgeon added that without the `` financial limitations '' imposed on Scotland , the decision made to have a hospitality curfew may have been `` different '' .
But the Government has hit back at these claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given billions of pounds to help with the coronavirus pandemic .
A Treasury spokesperson told Express.co.uk : “ Since the beginning of the pandemic the UK Government has provided billions of pounds of support both to the devolved administration in Scotland and directly to Scottish businesses and workers .
“ We have given the devolved administration in Scotland an additional £6.5billion to cope with the pressures of the pandemic and we are supporting nearly half a million jobs in Scotland , down from a high of more than 930,000 at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will update the House of Commons on the Government ’ s plans to continue protecting jobs through the winter.
” Nicola Sturgeon explained during her briefing that the reasoning behind the 10pm curfew for hospitality is to `` curtail the spread of the virus '' .
She said : `` I wanted to return just briefly to the issue of hospitality because many of you may be amongst these people but many people ask me why we do n't just close the pubs completely right now .
`` And actually , that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I said yesterday if the Scottish Government had the power to borrow money , or to extend the furlough job retention scheme so that we could mitigate the impact on jobs , it is very possible perhaps even likely , that we would have reached a different decision yesterday on hospitality .
`` When we went as far as we could , within the powers that we have .
`` And that is that we must n't be hamstrung in essential public health decisions by the lack of necessary , economic mitigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressed the new measures by saying the new ban on household visits was `` the only part of the restrictions announced yesterday which we have n't agreed across the UK '' .
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[ INSIGHT ] Sturgeon 's deputy rejects No10 's Covid roadmap [ VIDEO ] Mr Jack said : `` Pretty much everything else we 're all on the same page and aligned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself , a process that we 've taken in England which is the local lockdown measures . ''
Mr Johnson said in his address to the nation on Tuesday that there had been `` too many '' breaches of the rules and warned that `` tougher penalties '' would be handed out .
He said : `` Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour .
`` If we follow these simple rules together , we will get through this winter together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus now , and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules , we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000 .
`` We will put more police out on the streets and use the army to backfill if necessary .
`` I am deeply , spiritually reluctant to make any of these impositions , or infringe anyone 's freedom , but unless we take action the risk is that we will have to go for tougher measures later , when the deaths have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caseload of infection such as we had in the spring . ''
He added that continuing lockdown would affect vulnerable and lonely people and keep children out of education .
Mr Johnson said : `` If we let this virus get out of control now , it would mean that our NHS had no space , once again , to deal with cancer patients and millions of other non-Covid medical needs .
`` If we were forced into a new national lockdown , that would threaten not just jobs and livelihoods but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depend . ''

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The First Minister announced last night that Scotland would be following Mr Johnson's advice on enforcing a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants. But Mrs Sturgeon also went one step further by preventing households from mixing indoors. She admitted during her daily coronavirus briefing that Scotland's restrictions were "tougher than other parts of the UK".
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Mr Sturgeon added that without the "financial limitations" imposed on Scotland, the decision made to have a hospitality curfew may have been "different". But the Government has hit back at these claims by saying the Scottish administration has been given billions of pounds to help with the coronavirus pandemic. A Treasury spokesperson told Express.co.uk: “Since the beginning of the pandemic the UK Government has provided billions of pounds of support both to the devolved administration in Scotland and directly to Scottish businesses and workers. “We have given the devolved administration in Scotland an additional £6.5billion to cope with the pressures of the pandemic and we are supporting nearly half a million jobs in Scotland, down from a high of more than 930,000 at the end of July.
Nicola Sturgeon has been torn apart over her demands for extra COVID funding
“Tomorrow afternoon the Chancellor will update the House of Commons on the Government’s plans to continue protecting jobs through the winter.” Nicola Sturgeon explained during her briefing that the reasoning behind the 10pm curfew for hospitality is to "curtail the spread of the virus". She said: "I wanted to return just briefly to the issue of hospitality because many of you may be amongst these people but many people ask me why we don't just close the pubs completely right now. "And actually, that is not an unreasonable question. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon admits 'real concern' as Scotland's COVID19 cases soar
The SNP leader said Scotland's restrictions were "tougher than other parts of the UK".
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"And as I said yesterday if the Scottish Government had the power to borrow money, or to extend the furlough job retention scheme so that we could mitigate the impact on jobs, it is very possible perhaps even likely, that we would have reached a different decision yesterday on hospitality. "When we went as far as we could, within the powers that we have. "And that is that we mustn't be hamstrung in essential public health decisions by the lack of necessary, economic mitigations." Scottish Secretary Alister Jack also addressed the new measures by saying the new ban on household visits was "the only part of the restrictions announced yesterday which we haven't agreed across the UK". DON'T MISS
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Mr Jack said: "Pretty much everything else we're all on the same page and aligned, and I would have preferred, myself, a process that we've taken in England which is the local lockdown measures." Mr Johnson said in his address to the nation on Tuesday that there had been "too many" breaches of the rules and warned that "tougher penalties" would be handed out. He said: "Never in our history has our collective destiny and our collective health depended so completely on our individual behaviour. "If we follow these simple rules together, we will get through this winter together. "We need to suppress the virus now, and as for that minority who may continue to flout the rules, we will enforce those rules with tougher penalties and fines of up to £10,000.
Scotland has already been given billions of pounds in COVID funding
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Brexit breakthrough: Barnier says Boris' hardline tactics created 'opening' for trade deal

Brussels sources said Michel Barnier believes Boris Johnson ’ s threat to rip up the Withdrawal Agreement had created a “ more open atmosphere ” in talks with UK negotiator Lord Frost And senior diplomatic sources told Express.co.uk the EU ’ s chief negotiator had identified several “ landing zones ” for compromises to break the deadlock over a post-Brexit trade deal .
It was said Mr Barnier was undeterred by the recent spat over Downing Street ’ s willingness to overrule parts of the divorce deal relating to Northern Ireland .
He vowed to “ stay calm ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was seen as a deliberate provocation by No10 to force him to quit the talks .
The Frenchman told a recent gathering of EU27 ministers the Internal Market Bill was “ not helpful ” but insisted he is “ focused on the endgame of the negotiations ” , according to a source familiar with the talks .
Another source said legislation had created an “ opening ” in the talks as they reached their end point .
Mr Barnier today met with Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round in Brussels .
Arriving in London , the Brussels diplomat said : “ I am determined .
Next week ’ s session is seen as vital in reaching an agreement by the October deadline set by both sides .
British officials have complained the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal has brought to a standstill because of the EU ’ s refusal to budge from its demands for continued access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and a regulatory level-playing field .
But a diplomatic source said Mr Barnier is “ realistic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the year .
“ An agreement remains possible in line with the EU ’ s interests and the three UK red lines , ” they told Express.co.uk .
Another source involved in the discussions said a fisheries agreement “ in theory should not be difficult ” , but it is expected to be held back until the very end of the talks .
“ Having talked for such a long time , the negotiators know where the landing zones are , ” they added .
MUST READ : Galileo mystery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' MP asks Negotiations are now expected to run into November with just a “ deal in principle ” agreed between the UK and EU in time for a key leaders ’ summit in Brussels .
In the absence of a completed legal text , both sides will seek to finalise the terms of the deal after a political intervention from Mr Johnson and EU chiefs to seal the agreement .
It will then be sent to the European Parliament to conclude the ratification process .
Eurocrats have also shelved plans to trigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the trade talks .
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Brussels sources said Michel Barnier believes Boris Johnson’s threat to rip up the Withdrawal Agreement had created a “more open atmosphere” in talks with UK negotiator Lord Frost And senior diplomatic sources told Express.co.uk the EU’s chief negotiator had identified several “landing zones” for compromises to break the deadlock over a post-Brexit trade deal. It was said Mr Barnier was undeterred by the recent spat over Downing Street’s willingness to overrule parts of the divorce deal relating to Northern Ireland.
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He vowed to “stay calm” and remain at the negotiation table despite what was seen as a deliberate provocation by No10 to force him to quit the talks. The Frenchman told a recent gathering of EU27 ministers the Internal Market Bill was “not helpful” but insisted he is “focused on the endgame of the negotiations”, according to a source familiar with the talks. Another source said legislation had created an “opening” in the talks as they reached their end point. Mr Barnier today met with Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, to prepare for the ninth formal negotiating round in Brussels.
Michel Barnier has identified an 'opening' in Brexit talks with Lord Frost
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Arriving in London, the Brussels diplomat said: “I am determined. “We remain calm, respectful, realistic and firm.” Next week’s session is seen as vital in reaching an agreement by the October deadline set by both sides. British officials have complained the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal has brought to a standstill because of the EU’s refusal to budge from its demands for continued access to Britain’s fishing grounds and a regulatory level-playing field.
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Lord Frost has hosted Michel Barnier in London for talks this week
But a diplomatic source said Mr Barnier is “realistic” a deal can be reached before the end of the year. “An agreement remains possible in line with the EU’s interests and the three UK red lines,” they told Express.co.uk. Another source involved in the discussions said a fisheries agreement “in theory should not be difficult”, but it is expected to be held back until the very end of the talks. “Having talked for such a long time, the negotiators know where the landing zones are,” they added. MUST READ: Galileo mystery: 'Where did the £92million go?' MP asks
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will hold the ninth formal round of Brexit talks next week
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Laura Kuenssberg mocks Starmer as he flounders in interview -'People can hear the fudge!'

BBC 's political editor Laura Kuenssberg spoke to Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer to discuss key issues regarding the party .
Ms Kuenssberg pressured the leader to give a clear answer whether the Labour Party stood on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon 's push for an independence referendum .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said that under his leadership , the SNP will not be granted a referendum .
After failing to answer the question satisfactorily , Ms Kuenssberg made a dig at Sir Keir during a tense interview .
Ms Kuenssberg said : `` Would you ever support a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Keir replied : `` Another divisive referendum on independence is not what is needed .
`` What is needed is an intense focus on rebuilding the economy , making sure that public services are built on and dealing with the pandemic . ''
Ms Kuenssberg again pressed for a definitive answer on whether the Labour leader would ever allow a Scottish independence referendum .
She said : `` Are you saying today that you would never back another referendum on independence in Scotland ?
Sir Keir replied : `` I am setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking going into the May elecition .
`` We do n't know what will happen after that .
`` In politics , people tell you with great certainty what is going to happen next year and the year after and it does n't always turn out that way .
Ms Kuenssberg interrupted to say : `` So you ca n't say that right now ?
`` People can hear that you are trying to fudge the answer to this . ''
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Laura Kuenssberg grills Keir Starmer on Scottish independence
BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg spoke to Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer to discuss key issues regarding the party. Ms Kuenssberg pressured the leader to give a clear answer whether the Labour Party stood on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's push for an independence referendum. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said that under his leadership, the SNP will not be granted a referendum.
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After failing to answer the question satisfactorily, Ms Kuenssberg made a dig at Sir Keir during a tense interview. Ms Kuenssberg said: "Would you ever support a referendum on independence in Scotland?" Sir Keir replied: "Another divisive referendum on independence is not what is needed. "What is needed is an intense focus on rebuilding the economy, making sure that public services are built on and dealing with the pandemic." DON'T MISS: Starmer accused of exploiting coronavirus to launch party broadcast
Laura Kuenssberg mocks Starmer as he flounders in interview -'People can hear the fudge!'
Laura Kuenssberg demanded an answer from Sir Keir Starmer on a crucial issue and proceeded to mock him for dodging the question.
Ms Kuenssberg again pressed for a definitive answer on whether the Labour leader would ever allow a Scottish independence referendum. She said: "Are you saying today that you would never back another referendum on independence in Scotland? Sir Keir replied: "I am setting out the position that we will be taking going into the May elecition. "We don't know what will happen after that.
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Laura Kuenssberg: Ms Kuenssberg pressured the leader to give a clear answer whether the Labour Party stood on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's push for an independence referendum.
Keir Starmer slams idea of SNP's 'divisive' Scottish referendum
Laura Kuenssberg: Ms Kuenssberg again pressed for a definitive answer on whether the Labour leader would ever allow a Scottish independence referendum.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--‘You LOST, we have left!’ Widdecombe explodes in fiery Brexit debate with Remainer Femi

A furious row erupted on Channel 5 's Jeremy Vine Show between ardent Remainer Femi Oluwole and former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe .
Mr Oluwole attempted to challenge the Brexiteer over the likelihood Brexit would be successful for the UK .
Ms Widdecombe hit back at the comments , assuring that trade deals with other non-EU countries would be reached .
Mr Oluwole demanded the former MEP name a country she considered to be economically successful that does n't have a trade deal with any other nation within 2000 miles .
But , in response , Ms Widdecombe simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK 's agreement with Japan .
Mr Oluwole again repeated his demand for the Brexiteer to answer his question .
However , the former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK `` will make trade deals '' .
READ MORE : 'Brexit-critical ' bill MUST pass in Commons , demands Buckland She said : `` But we have been restricted by the terms of the withdrawal agreement from doing that , to which we have stuck .
`` It really is the case that when you say we 're breaking international law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know was predicated on there being a deal . ''
Mr Oluwole shot back : `` You have n't answered my question though .
It 's a simple yes or no .
`` Are you aware of a country you would consider to be economically successful that does n't have a single trade deal with any country within 2000 miles ? ''
Ms Widdecombe responded : `` The reason that you 're asking me that is because you want me to say that Britain has n't .
`` I 've just said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflected from saying it , Femi , because it is a fact that we were restricted .
`` But we 've got a lot in the pipeline and we will have it , we will trade on WTO terms . ''
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Brexit: Widdecombe shuts down Femi Oluwole in heated debate
A furious row erupted on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show between ardent Remainer Femi Oluwole and former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe. Mr Oluwole attempted to challenge the Brexiteer over the likelihood Brexit would be successful for the UK. Ms Widdecombe hit back at the comments, assuring that trade deals with other non-EU countries would be reached.
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Mr Oluwole demanded the former MEP name a country she considered to be economically successful that doesn't have a trade deal with any other nation within 2000 miles. But, in response, Ms Widdecombe simply pointed to the recent announcement of the UK's agreement with Japan. Mr Oluwole again repeated his demand for the Brexiteer to answer his question. However, the former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK "will make trade deals". READ MORE: 'Brexit-critical' bill MUST pass in Commons, demands Buckland
'You lost!' Widdecombe shuts down Remainer Femi in fiery Brexit exchange
The former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK 'will make trade deals'.
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She said: "But we have been restricted by the terms of the withdrawal agreement from doing that, to which we have stuck. "It really is the case that when you say we're breaking international law, that withdrawal agreement as we all know was predicated on there being a deal." Mr Oluwole shot back: "You haven't answered my question though. It's a simple yes or no. "Are you aware of a country you would consider to be economically successful that doesn't have a single trade deal with any country within 2000 miles?"
'You haven't answered my question though. It's a simple yes or no.'
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