thedailyexpress--2020-07-11--BBC facing £1bn crisis as Boris set to push ahead with decriminalising TV licence fee

The move comes as the results of a consultation into whether the licence fee should remain as an enforceable tax on every household with a television licence are due to be published shortly .
The Corporation estimates that it will lose £1 billion in five years as a result of not being able to threaten non-payers with criminal action for the £157.50 annual charge .
However , with thousands joining a Defund the BBC campaign over allegations that its political coverage is biassed , critics suggest the cost could be even greater .
A Downing Street source confirmed decriminalisation “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minister has told the Sunday Express “ this will happen.
” According to evidence given by culture secretary Oliver Dowden in April , decriminalisation could apply from 2022 and it would mean that the BBC would have to make a series of civil claims at its own expense to get money back .
Currently , courts can impose a £1,000 fine for non-payment which can become a prison sentence if people do not pay .
Between 2015 and 2018 91 people , disproportionately women from low income families , were jailed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the BBC ’ s decision this week to renege on its deal struck with former George Osborne in 2015 to take on the cost of free licences for the over-75s .
Part of the 2015 deal was for the government to block legislation brought forward by Tory MP Andrew Bridgen to decriminalise the licence fee which had won backing in Parliament .
The announcement that 3 million over-75s will be forced to pay and could also be dragged through the courts and sent to prison has heightened demands that the government decriminalises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the change to the licence fee after saying he felt “ let down ” by the BBC ’ s decision on over-75s .
He said : “ We are already consulting on decriminalising the licence fee and decisions like this will have an impact on that . ''
Writing for the Sunday Express , Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns outlined wider concerns about the BBC amid allegations it is no longer serving the public following allegations of bias in its news coverage .
She said : “ Arguably the single biggest threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on its word about the licence fee , but rather its own internal bias .
The BBC is meant to be an impartial organisation , but despite this , even figures that we consider faces of the BBC acknowledge this is not the case .
“ The BBC ’ s handling of recent events has only served to reinforce this further .
Who can remember a time where the majority of a question time panel voted to leave the EU , despite the majority of the British people voting to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack launched by Emily Maitlis against the Government on Newsnight a few weeks ago ?
” A BBC spokesperson said : “ Decriminalisation of the licence fee could cost the BBC up to £1 billion over five years and have a big impact on programmes and services .
The vast majority of people pay the licence fee voluntarily , but as a universal service we need an enforcement system with appropriate sanctions otherwise it is unfair to those who do pay .
A detailed Government-commissioned review has already found the current system is @ @ @ @ @ @ @

BBC licence fee: Cable says 'there should be some sanction'
The move comes as the results of a consultation into whether the licence fee should remain as an enforceable tax on every household with a television licence are due to be published shortly. The Corporation estimates that it will lose £1 billion in five years as a result of not being able to threaten non-payers with criminal action for the £157.50 annual charge.
However, with thousands joining a Defund the BBC campaign over allegations that its political coverage is biassed, critics suggest the cost could be even greater. A Downing Street source confirmed decriminalisation “is still on the agenda” and a minister has told the Sunday Express “this will happen.” According to evidence given by culture secretary Oliver Dowden in April, decriminalisation could apply from 2022 and it would mean that the BBC would have to make a series of civil claims at its own expense to get money back. Currently, courts can impose a £1,000 fine for non-payment which can become a prison sentence if people do not pay. Between 2015 and 2018 91 people, disproportionately women from low income families, were jailed for non-payment.
BBC facing £1bn crisis as Boris set to push ahead with decriminalising TV licence fee
The Corporation estimates that it will lose £1 billion in five years
The speculation also follows outrage over the BBC’s decision this week to renege on its deal struck with former George Osborne in 2015 to take on the cost of free licences for the over-75s. Part of the 2015 deal was for the government to block legislation brought forward by Tory MP Andrew Bridgen to decriminalise the licence fee which had won backing in Parliament. The announcement that 3 million over-75s will be forced to pay and could also be dragged through the courts and sent to prison has heightened demands that the government decriminalises non-payment. Mr Dowden also hinted at the change to the licence fee after saying he felt “let down” by the BBC’s decision on over-75s. He said: “We are already consulting on decriminalising the licence fee and decisions like this will have an impact on that."
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-11--Brexiteer slaps down Lib Dem over tweet fuming about 'spending millions' on 'propaganda'

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Sir Ed retweeted an article which reported that the Government is launching a multi-million pound “ Get Ready for Brexit ” campaign , with the acting Lib Dem leader blasting the cost .
But Mr Daubney hit back at the Remainer insisting he is “ happy ” for Britain to contribute to the EU .
The former Brexit Party MEP said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending millions ” on “ get ready for Brexit ” advertising Yet he is happy for the U.K. to give away £1billion every month to the EU.
” In his tweet , Sir Ed questioned why the Brexit campaign was needed and its cost .
The acting Lib Dem leader said : “ Why would we need to ‘ get ready for Brexit ’ if you had already got Brexit done ?
“ And why would we want to spend millions of pounds on a propaganda campaign when we could give that money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help ?
# ExcludedUK .
”

Brexit: Martin Daubney mocks campaigner outside Parliament
Sir Ed retweeted an article which reported that the Government is launching a multi-million pound “Get Ready for Brexit” campaign, with the acting Lib Dem leader blasting the cost. But Mr Daubney hit back at the Remainer insisting he is “happy” for Britain to contribute to the EU.
The former Brexit Party MEP said: “Ed Davey is bleating on about “spending millions” on “get ready for Brexit” advertising Yet he is happy for the U.K. to give away £1billion every month to the EU.” In his tweet, Sir Ed questioned why the Brexit campaign was needed and its cost. The acting Lib Dem leader said: “Why would we need to ‘get ready for Brexit’ if you had already got Brexit done? “And why would we want to spend millions of pounds on a propaganda campaign when we could give that money to people who have received no government help? #ExcludedUK.”
Martin Daubney hit back at Sir Ed Davey over his tweet about Brexit “propaganda”
Mr Daubney hit back at the Remainer insisting he is “happy” for Britain to contribute to the EU
Some of Mr Daubney’s followers were quick to agree with him. One commented: “Remoaners only ever talk about money. That's probably why they lost.” Another said: “Is it because he still cannot accept that we are leaving.” READ MORE: Brexit news: Michel Barnier row as he mocks ‘added value’ of Bexit
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Some of Mr Daubney’s followers were quick to agree with him
Ed Davey is bleating on about “spending millions” on “get ready for Brexit” advertising
Yet he is happy for the U.K. to give away £1billion every month to the EU ������ https://t.co/mtkhOgqXbW — Martin Daubney (@MartinDaubney) July 11, 2020
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier travelled to London this week for “informal” talks with his UK counterpart David Frost. But following the discussions, Mr Barnier said “significant divergences remain” between the two sides. The EU’s chief negotiator took part in a round of meetings on Wednesday after dinner in Number 10 on Tuesday night with Mr Frost. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the Downing Street dinner had provided a "constructive opportunity for David Frost and Michel Barnier to meet in a more informal way ahead of the specialised sessions".
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier travelled to London this week for “informal” talks with his UK counterpart David Frost
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--UK could bolster India's military as Brexit Britain stands up to China's aggression

This could lead the country into a crucial alliance with India - which is also getting tougher with the hardline regime in Beijing .
East Asia expert Dr Jagannath Panda said : `` The UK 's growing global posture and its willingness to challenge China 's revisionism and efforts to emerge as a territorial colonial power is a strong factor behind the growing closeness between Britain and India . ''
That relationship could see Britain supplying logistics to India 's armed forces as combats border aggression by China and Pakistan .
Britain has been touted as the preferred nation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the success of the Queen Elizabeth , which will join the Indian navy in war games next year .
Dr Panda , of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses think tank , said the exercise is significant .
He added : `` This is a coalition of understanding between likeminded countries .
Britain coming to this region means a broader acknowledgment of the crisis . ''
Such co-operation is also a reflection of India 's changing foreign policy - which is rejecting its global neutrality for a `` pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Panda said : `` We 're seeing a policy of moving away from China appeasement which aimed to stay engaged with the country to capitalise on an emerging economy .
But this has n't given the advantages India sought .
So we will go for pointed alignment - countryspecific military alignments with the US , Australia , Japan and , of course , Britain . ''
`` Chinese influence has brought us together and our commonality , in terms of the region and global affairs , is becoming more important .
If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's now an advantage . ''
Britain may also become an associate member of the Quad - the US , India , Australia and Japan - which seeks to counterbalance Chinese influence in the region .
Dr Panda said : `` When you take into account the way Britain is emerging as a global power in the Indo-Pacific , I do n't think it will be too long before it is considered a part of Quad-plus . ''
The Chinese quest for control is currently playing out in Hong Kong and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the only way Beijing could be persuaded to reform .
'Step up pressure on Beijing ' Simon Cheng confirmed a new `` shadow parliament '' , of exiled academics , lawyers and others , is being planned following China 's imposition of a draconian national security law in the former colony .
Speaking from his home in London last night , Mr Cheng , 29 , said : `` The truth is only a change in China 's power structure will work .
`` A shadow parliament can increase the international pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing that might force the country to be self-constrained . ''
He added : `` I 'm optimistic about the long term . ''

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This could lead the country into a crucial alliance with India - which is also getting tougher with the hardline regime in Beijing. East Asia expert Dr Jagannath Panda said: "The UK's growing global posture and its willingness to challenge China's revisionism and efforts to emerge as a territorial colonial power is a strong factor behind the growing closeness between Britain and India."
That relationship could see Britain supplying logistics to India's armed forces as combats border aggression by China and Pakistan. Britain has been touted as the preferred nation to design India's next aircraft carrier due to the success of the Queen Elizabeth, which will join the Indian navy in war games next year. Dr Panda, of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses think tank, said the exercise is significant. He added: "This is a coalition of understanding between likeminded countries. Britain coming to this region means a broader acknowledgment of the crisis."
UK could bolster India's military as Brexit Britain stands up to China's aggression
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China
Such co-operation is also a reflection of India's changing foreign policy - which is rejecting its global neutrality for a "pointed alignment" with friendly democracies. Dr Panda said: "We're seeing a policy of moving away from China appeasement which aimed to stay engaged with the country to capitalise on an emerging economy. But this hasn't given the advantages India sought. So we will go for pointed alignment - countryspecific military alignments with the US, Australia, Japan and, of course, Britain." "Chinese influence has brought us together and our commonality, in terms of the region and global affairs, is becoming more important. If the colonial past was once a hindrance, it's now an advantage." Britain may also become an associate member of the Quad - the US, India,Australia and Japan - which seeks to counterbalance Chinese influence in the region. Dr Panda said: "When you take into account the way Britain is emerging as a global power in the Indo-Pacific, I don't think it will be too long before it is considered a part of Quad-plus."
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Brexit delay: SNP demands Boris agree to EU's six month extension - Blackford lashes out

The Scottish Government has repeatedly called for the transition period to be extended with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon writing to Boris Johnson , warning `` fundamental issues '' still remained between the UK and EU negotiators .
The party said they have concerns less than six months before the end of the Brexit transition period as recent talks reached a deadlock .
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has repeated the bloc 's openness to an extension in a letter to leaders of smaller parties in Westminster , including the SNP , Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru after they contacted him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Such an extension of up to one or two years can be agreed jointly by the two parties .
The EU has always said we remain open on this .
But under the terms of withdrawal from the EU , Britain only had until July 1 to decide whether to extend the transition period .
Now the SNP ’ s Westminster leader Ian Blackford will formally stress that the UK economy must come first .
Mr Blackford will say that with no good deal in sight and the country facing an economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the extreme '' for the government to go ahead and pile a no-deal Brexit on top .
He will add : “ Boris Johnson must put his responsibilities towards the economy first and agree to the Brexit transition extension on offer from the EU to protect people ’ s jobs and living standards.
” The MP will stress that the UK can not afford the added damage a no-deal Brexit would add to an economy which needs all the help it can get .
He will point out many businesses are already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of jobs have been cut .
READ MORE : Sturgeon ally slams rival who urged nationalists to boycott SNP At the same time , the Scottish Government ’ s Monthly Economic Report stressed that a no-deal Brexit would have a “ significant impact on economic activity ” in Scotland .
It continued : “ COVID-19 has resulted in an economic crisis in Scotland , through the direct impact on the economy but also the secondary impacts on health and society from a weaker economy .
“ As we also move towards formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 2020 ) uncertainty regarding future trade arrangements with key markets has the potential to impact already weakened business sectors and have a significant impact on economic activity , particularly if there is no deal.
” Scotland has already felt the impact of the pandemic after figures showed GDP fell 18.9 percent in April , the first full month of lockdown , and around 23 percent over March and April combined .
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Ms Sturgeon wrote in her letter to Boris Johnson : `` No-one could reproach the UK Government for changing its position in the light of the wholly unforeseeable COVID-19 crisis , particularly as the EU has made it clear it is open to an extension request .
`` We , therefore , call on you to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide to ask for an extension to the transition period in order to provide a breathing space to complete the negotiations , to implement the outcome , and the opportunity for our businesses to find their feet after the enormous disruption of recent months .
`` At the time the Withdrawal Agreement was signed , no-one could have imagined the enormous economic dislocation which the COVID-19 pandemic has caused - in Wales , Scotland , the whole of the UK , in the EU and across the world . ''

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The Scottish Government has repeatedly called for the transition period to be extended with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon writing to Boris Johnson, warning "fundamental issues" still remained between the UK and EU negotiators. The party said they have concerns less than six months before the end of the Brexit transition period as recent talks reached a deadlock.
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EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has repeated the bloc's openness to an extension in a letter to leaders of smaller parties in Westminster, including the SNP, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru after they contacted him about the talks. He said: "Such an extension of up to one or two years can be agreed jointly by the two parties. The EU has always said we remain open on this. But under the terms of withdrawal from the EU, Britain only had until July 1 to decide whether to extend the transition period. Now the SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford will formally stress that the UK economy must come first.
Ian Blackford will raise concerns about Brexit next week
Boris Johnson is being urged to accept a Brexit transition extension
Mr Blackford will say that with no good deal in sight and the country facing an economic crisis, it would be "reckless in the extreme" for the government to go ahead and pile a no-deal Brexit on top. He will add: “Boris Johnson must put his responsibilities towards the economy first and agree to the Brexit transition extension on offer from the EU to protect people’s jobs and living standards.” The MP will stress that the UK cannot afford the added damage a no-deal Brexit would add to an economy which needs all the help it can get. He will point out many businesses are already struggling to survive because of COVID-19 and thousands of jobs have been cut. READ MORE: Sturgeon ally slams rival who urged nationalists to boycott SNP
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The transition period ends on December 31st
At the same time, the Scottish Government’s Monthly Economic Report stressed that a no-deal Brexit would have a “significant impact on economic activity” in Scotland. It continued: “COVID-19 has resulted in an economic crisis in Scotland, through the direct impact on the economy but also the secondary impacts on health and society from a weaker economy. “As we also move towards formally exiting the EU transition period (31 December 2020) uncertainty regarding future trade arrangements with key markets has the potential to impact already weakened business sectors and have a significant impact on economic activity, particularly if there is no deal.” Scotland has already felt the impact of the pandemic after figures showed GDP fell 18.9 percent in April, the first full month of lockdown, and around 23 percent over March and April combined. DON'T MISS:
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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford
However, figures for the month of May are due to be published by the Scottish Government next week. Ms Sturgeon wrote in her letter to Boris Johnson: "No-one could reproach the UK Government for changing its position in the light of the wholly unforeseeable COVID-19 crisis, particularly as the EU has made it clear it is open to an extension request. "We, therefore, call on you to take the final opportunity the next few weeks provide to ask for an extension to the transition period in order to provide a breathing space to complete the negotiations, to implement the outcome, and the opportunity for our businesses to find their feet after the enormous disruption of recent months. "At the time the Withdrawal Agreement was signed, no-one could have imagined the enormous economic dislocation which the COVID-19 pandemic has caused - in Wales, Scotland, the whole of the UK, in the EU and across the world."
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Universal Credit claimants get off dole by taking part in new Rishi Sunak scheme

The team of former Universal Credit claimants turned jobcentre staff have helped process more than 2.5 million benefit claims and one million advance payments and have made 250,000 proactive telephone calls per week to help jobseekers with their work search .
They are part of 6,000 additional staff in total recruited since mid-March while thousands more were redeployed to frontline roles to help respond to the effects of the coronavirus crisis .
The recruitment was the early stage of Chancellor Rishi Sunak ’ s plans to get Britain back to work which he outlined to Parliament last week .
Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From the offset , we ’ ve moved at pace to support families across the country , redeploying our staff onto the frontline to ensure we can promptly provide vital financial support and guidance .
“ And in the process , we ’ ve already changed people ’ s lives by getting over a thousand former jobseekers from being claimants to becoming Work Coaches .
“ As we our boost our economic recovery and move to get Britain working again our Work Coaches will be front and centre in our drive to revive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into new roles .
“ I hope to see more claimants with the skills we need be able to take up this opportunity and make the switch , to join our excellent DWP team effort , as we push forward with optimism to re-energise our country.
” One of the former jobseekers , Chloe Ashcroft , told the Sunday Express : “ I had been applying for jobs in the charity sector since graduating last summer and now I ’ m helping process Universal Credit claims , and making sure people aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I was so excited and nervous about this job , but I enjoy working to help people and being part of this great team .
I understand the worry that people are experiencing with uncertain employment and am glad that I ’ m able to be in a position to help others.
” The DWP said that jobcentres across the UK gradually seeing more people face-to-face , the department ’ s plan to provide tailored support will put jobcentres back at the heart of communities by working with local employers and organisations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed after the department announced this week it would double the number of work coaches to 27,000 in an effort to get Britain working again .
There are concerns that the knock-on effects of the pandemic means that hundreds of thousands may lose their jobs .

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The team of former Universal Credit claimants turned jobcentre staff have helped process more than 2.5 million benefit claims and one million advance payments and have made 250,000 proactive telephone calls per week to help jobseekers with their work search. They are part of 6,000 additional staff in total recruited since mid-March while thousands more were redeployed to frontline roles to help respond to the effects of the coronavirus crisis.
The recruitment was the early stage of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans to get Britain back to work which he outlined to Parliament last week. Minister for Employment Mims Davies said: “From the offset, we’ve moved at pace to support families across the country, redeploying our staff onto the frontline to ensure we can promptly provide vital financial support and guidance. “And in the process, we’ve already changed people’s lives by getting over a thousand former jobseekers from being claimants to becoming Work Coaches.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak
More than 1,200 people were recruited by the Department of Work and Pensions
Economic Statement: Sunak outlines support for people over 25
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“As we our boost our economic recovery and move to get Britain working again our Work Coaches will be front and centre in our drive to revive our jobs market and help people pivot into new roles. “I hope to see more claimants with the skills we need be able to take up this opportunity and make the switch, to join our excellent DWP team effort, as we push forward with optimism to re-energise our country.” One of the former jobseekers, Chloe Ashcroft, told the Sunday Express: “I had been applying for jobs in the charity sector since graduating last summer and now I’m helping process Universal Credit claims, and making sure people aren’t without money during the pandemic.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Beauty treatment black market emerges as Boris bans half of treatments

The warning has come as the Government is facing severe pressure to ease lockdown restrictions on more sectors of the economy amid heavy criticism that there is no logic over who is allowed to open .
The issue has been raised by former cabinet minister and founder of the powerful Blue Collar Conservative caucus of MP Esther McVey .
In her latest Blue Collar Conservative Conversation podcast , she said : “ People don ’ t understand why they can ’ t reopen and neither do I .
Without businesses reopening we are hollowing out our towns and high streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a consequence.
” Kathryn Lyon , head of hair and beauty at Manchester College , told Ms McVey that the government ’ s decisions appeared to be “ male dominated ” .
She pointed out that the beauty industry which was partially reopened this week but only allowed to do half its treatments , employs 250,000 people of whom 90 per cent women , and generates more than £1.25 billion to the Exchequer .
But while barbers can trim beards , beauticians have been told they can not wax eyebrows .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and getting their treatments , getting their eyelashes done or their nails done , their massage .
“ It ’ s becoming an underground industry that is totally unfair on the therapists that have put in so much investment in time and effort to get the industry back up and running .
“ But they don ’ t have the insurance , protection or oversight.
” Roberta Dyer , who owns Roberta Beauty Redefined in Knutsford Cheshire in Ms McVey ’ s Tatton constituency , was “ shocked ” that her business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with pubs and hairdressers on July 4 .
She said : “ I felt shocked at first then absolutely deeply saddened .
I think I had a few tears that night .
Felt so deflated .
Extremely frustrating.
” She had been on a eight week course from her main skincare supplier to prepare for reopening and pointed out that beauticians have “ as high a standards of hygiene as hairdressers ” .
She suggested it was based on “ pot luck ” over which businesses got the go ahead .
LISTEN TO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other sectors are warning that the slow easing of restrictions is having a major impact on the economy .
Simon Thomas , chief executive Hippodrome casino in Leicester Square in central London said that on a normal day 200,000 people passed the front door of his business in the West End .
“ It ’ s more tumbleweeds than people at the moment , ” he said .
He said that the decision to allow bingo halls which have older more vulnerable clientele to open but not Britain ’ s 120 casinos which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely illogical ” and threatening 14,000 jobs in the industry as well as huge revenues to the Exchequer .
Another sector which is under threat is theatres and Paul Roseby , chief executive and artistic director of the National Youth Theatre , told Ms McVey that he could not understand why people are allowed to travel on planes but not go to the theatre .

Beauty treatment black market emerges as Boris bans half of treatments
The warning has come as the Government is facing severe pressure to ease lockdown restrictions on more sectors of the economy amid heavy criticism that there is no logic over who is allowed to open. The issue has been raised by former cabinet minister and founder of the powerful Blue Collar Conservative caucus of MP Esther McVey.
In her latest Blue Collar Conservative Conversation podcast, she said: “People don’t understand why they can’t reopen and neither do I. Without businesses reopening we are hollowing out our towns and high streets and we are seeing incredible job losses as a consequence.” Kathryn Lyon, head of hair and beauty at Manchester College, told Ms McVey that the government’s decisions appeared to be “male dominated”. She pointed out that the beauty industry which was partially reopened this week but only allowed to do half its treatments, employs 250,000 people of whom 90 per cent women, and generates more than £1.25 billion to the Exchequer. But while barbers can trim beards, beauticians have been told they cannot wax eyebrows. She said: “People are still going out and getting their treatments, getting their eyelashes done or their nails done, their massage.
Former cabinet minister and founder of the powerful Blue Collar Conservative caucus of MP Esther McVey
“It’s becoming an underground industry that is totally unfair on the therapists that have put in so much investment in time and effort to get the industry back up and running. “But they don’t have the insurance, protection or oversight.” Roberta Dyer, who owns Roberta Beauty Redefined in Knutsford Cheshire in Ms McVey’s Tatton constituency, was “shocked” that her business had not been allowed to reopen along with pubs and hairdressers on July 4. She said: “I felt shocked at first then absolutely deeply saddened. I think I had a few tears that night. Felt so deflated. Extremely frustrating.” She had been on a eight week course from her main skincare supplier to prepare for reopening and pointed out that beauticians have “as high a standards of hygiene as hairdressers”. She suggested it was based on “pot luck” over which businesses got the go ahead. LISTEN TO THE BLUE COLLAR CONVERSATIONS PODCAST HERE
Coronavirus restrictions have created a blackmarket industry of illegal backstreet beauticians
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But other sectors are warning that the slow easing of restrictions is having a major impact on the economy. Simon Thomas, chief executive Hippodrome casino in Leicester Square in central London said that on a normal day 200,000 people passed the front door of his business in the West End. “It’s more tumbleweeds than people at the moment,” he said. He said that the decision to allow bingo halls which have older more vulnerable clientele to open but not Britain’s 120 casinos which are “covid secure” was “completely illogical” and threatening 14,000 jobs in the industry as well as huge revenues to the Exchequer. Another sector which is under threat is theatres and Paul Roseby, chief executive and artistic director of the National Youth Theatre, told Ms McVey that he could not understand why people are allowed to travel on planes but not go to the theatre.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Brexit breakthrough: Boris Johnson's trade tactic will get Britain a deal

Boris Johnson 's refusal to extend the transition period has given EU a much shorter deadline which in turn will focus their minds , according to Richard Tice .
He claimed that a partial Brexit deal is likely to be agreed on by the end of the year providing there is a compromise .
Mr Tice added that chief negotiator David Frost is well-placed in his role since he believes in what is being negotiated .
Speaking to Brexit Watch , Mr Tice said : `` We at the Brexit Party put huge pressure on the Government over the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was us who forced them to commit to not extend the transition period in their manifesto .
`` They have stuck to their word , the appointment of David Frost as chief negotiator has turned out to be a complete masterstroke .
`` If you want someone to negotiate a good deal for you , it does help when they believe in what they 're negotiating as opposed to the previous Olly Robbins .
READ MORE : We may be smaller than the EU but we wo n't submit to Brexit demands '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
Going past the extension date that does focus the minds .
`` In the world of business that I come from , there 's nothing like a short deadline to concentrate the minds , focus the attention and to agree what 's agreeable .
`` In the most likely case , they will agree on some form of partial deal which will evolve an element of compromise .
`` People seem to think you need a trade deal to cover absolutely everything , you do n't . ''
His comments come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million is to be spent on building new infrastructure , hiring staff and developing technology to ensure Britain 's border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year .
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the major investment would ensure traders and the border industry are able to `` manage the changes and seize the opportunities '' when the transition period ends in December .
The £705 million package includes £235 million for staffing and IT systems , and £470 million for port and inland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procedures and controls .
New border infrastructure will be built inland where there is no space at ports , while ports will get one-off financial support to ensure the right infrastructure is in place .
UK taking back control with or without Brexit deal [ INSIGHT ] Brexit deal WARNING as 'poison pills ' could undermine sovereignty [ ANALYSIS ] EU on brink : Barnier 's Brexit Britain scorn 'as eurozone distraction ' [ INTERVIEW ] The funding relates only to the implementation of the GB-EU border , and the Government is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland in the coming weeks .
Mr Gove said : `` We are taking back control of our borders , and leaving the single market and the customs union at the end of this year bringing both changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare .
`` That is why we are announcing this major package of investment today .
`` With or without further agreement with the EU , this £705 million will ensure that the necessary infrastructure , tech and border personnel are in place so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to manage the changes and seize the opportunities as we lay the foundations for the world 's most effective and secure border . ''

Brexit: Richard Tice praises David Frost for negotiations
Boris Johnson's refusal to extend the transition period has given EU a much shorter deadline which in turn will focus their minds, according to Richard Tice. He claimed that a partial Brexit deal is likely to be agreed on by the end of the year providing there is a compromise. Mr Tice added that chief negotiator David Frost is well-placed in his role since he believes in what is being negotiated.
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Speaking to Brexit Watch, Mr Tice said: "We at the Brexit Party put huge pressure on the Government over the last few months of 2019. "It was us who forced them to commit to not extend the transition period in their manifesto. "They have stuck to their word, the appointment of David Frost as chief negotiator has turned out to be a complete masterstroke. "If you want someone to negotiate a good deal for you, it does help when they believe in what they're negotiating as opposed to the previous Olly Robbins. READ MORE: We may be smaller than the EU but we won't submit to Brexit demands
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"They've done a good job so far. Going past the extension date that does focus the minds. "In the world of business that I come from, there's nothing like a short deadline to concentrate the minds, focus the attention and to agree what's agreeable. "In the most likely case, they will agree on some form of partial deal which will evolve an element of compromise. "People seem to think you need a trade deal to cover absolutely everything, you don't."
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His comments come as the Government announced more than £700 million is to be spent on building new infrastructure, hiring staff and developing technology to ensure Britain's border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the major investment would ensure traders and the border industry are able to "manage the changes and seize the opportunities" when the transition period ends in December. The £705 million package includes £235 million for staffing and IT systems, and £470 million for port and inland infrastructure to ensure compliance with new customs procedures and controls. New border infrastructure will be built inland where there is no space at ports, while ports will get one-off financial support to ensure the right infrastructure is in place. DON'T MISS UK taking back control with or without Brexit deal [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Labour civil war: NEW Momentum group seeks to overtake Labour Party left-wing

Labour will be hosting elections for their new National Executive Committee and members of the `` far-left '' faction , Momentum , are looking to have a `` united slate '' of left-wing committee members .
Forward Momentum has managed to , as of last week , get two of their candidates elected as Momentum ’ s National Co-ordinating Group ( NCG ) co-chairs .
The two successful candidates were Firefighter Andrew Scattergood and Climate activist Gaya Sriskanthan .
Since COVID-19 hit the UK back in March , a great deal of political campaigning and lobbying has taken place via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been present during some of these organised meetings and amongst them have Conservative activists leaking information .
One of these activists used to be a member of the Labour Party and was active in Momentum WhatsApp group chats .
It is worth mentioning the individual in question is also responsible for being the source behind numerous leaked videos that have featured here in the Express online .
For the purpose of continuing to extract information from the ‘ far-left ’ organisation , they wish to remain anonymous whilst speaking to the Express.co.uk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has clearly won a very significant victory taking overall control of Momentum ’ s NCG .
If they can now do the same with the NEC , they will then be in a position to exert significant control over Labour ’ s policymaking.
” The source emphasises that once in control , not even the party leadership will be able to influence their decisions .
Sir Keir Starmer has already displayed his hostility towards the `` far-left '' faction of the party , however as the source notes he has also extended an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by appointing her Shadow Education Secretary .
But at the same time ended up punishing them for bad behaviour .
Labour ’ s left-wing members have been enraged by the actions of Labour leader , Sir Keir Starmer over the last few weeks .
Individuals such as Len McCluskey , have been unimpressed with how he dealt with the Rebecca Long-Bailey anti-semitism row .
Keir Starmer WARNED : Labour leader faces Momentum 'CIVIL WAR ' [ EXPLAINED ] Keir Starmer deliberately aiming at 'scream of pain ' from Labour left [ INSIGHT ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 'reckless ' move [ EXPOSED ] With Len calling on the Labour leader to respect the left-wing voices in his party as he is going to be “ relying on them if he wants to win the next election.
” Not only was Mrs Long-Bailey caught up in an anti-semitism row but she also was seen on a Zoom call a few weeks ago urging trade unions to `` politically educate '' their workers .
Present on this call was Lord John Hendy , however despite the former Education Secretary making this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord Hendy did not call the behaviour out .

Brexit: Hilary Benn warns UK ‘not ready’ to leave EU
Labour will be hosting elections for their new National Executive Committee and members of the "far-left" faction, Momentum, are looking to have a "united slate" of left-wing committee members. Forward Momentum has managed to, as of last week, get two of their candidates elected as Momentum’s National Co-ordinating Group (NCG) co-chairs. The two successful candidates were Firefighter Andrew Scattergood and Climate activist Gaya Sriskanthan.
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Since COVID-19 hit the UK back in March, a great deal of political campaigning and lobbying has taken place via Zoom. Momentum activists and TUC members have been present during some of these organised meetings and amongst them have Conservative activists leaking information. One of these activists used to be a member of the Labour Party and was active in Momentum WhatsApp group chats. It is worth mentioning the individual in question is also responsible for being the source behind numerous leaked videos that have featured here in the Express online.
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Leader
For the purpose of continuing to extract information from the ‘far-left’ organisation, they wish to remain anonymous whilst speaking to the Express.co.uk. He said: “Forward Momentum has clearly won a very significant victory taking overall control of Momentum’s NCG. If they can now do the same with the NEC, they will then be in a position to exert significant control over Labour’s policymaking.” The source emphasises that once in control, not even the party leadership will be able to influence their decisions. READ MORE:Labour wealth tax raid on homeowners could cost 6m Brits £2,500 a YEAR
Len Mccluskey, working with Momentum
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Sir Keir Starmer has already displayed his hostility towards the "far-left" faction of the party, however as the source notes he has also extended an olive branch to individuals like Rebecca Long-Bailey by appointing her Shadow Education Secretary. But at the same time ended up punishing them for bad behaviour. Labour’s left-wing members have been enraged by the actions of Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer over the last few weeks. Individuals such as Len McCluskey, have been unimpressed with how he dealt with the Rebecca Long-Bailey anti-semitism row. DON'T MISS: Keir Starmer WARNED: Labour leader faces Momentum 'CIVIL WAR' [EXPLAINED] Keir Starmer deliberately aiming at 'scream of pain' from Labour left [INSIGHT] Momentum chief sends stern warning to Starmer over 'reckless' move [EXPOSED]
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister
With Len calling on the Labour leader to respect the left-wing voices in his party as he is going to be “relying on them if he wants to win the next election.” Not only was Mrs Long-Bailey caught up in an anti-semitism row but she also was seen on a Zoom call a few weeks ago urging trade unions to "politically educate" their workers. Present on this call was Lord John Hendy, however despite the former Education Secretary making this comment, according to our source, Lord Hendy did not call the behaviour out.
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Leaving many to think he was somewhat content with the remark. Patrick Timms is a Conservative political commentator and CIO of right-wing pressure group Turning Point UK. He has been writing analysing Momentum’s movements for the last year.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--UK taking back control with or without Brexit deal: £705m border plan to transform Britain

It is investing hundreds of millions in border control in a clear indication Britain will be ready for no deal if necessary .
It comes as Home Secretary Priti Patel prepares to announce the next stage of the overhaul of immigration rules with publication of a points based system aimed at attracting the brightest and the best to the UK .
In a further move , the Sunday Express has learnt that Mr Johnson is set to drop Chinese tech company Huawei as a supplier for the new 5G network at a National Security Council meeting on Tuesday - when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing 3G and 4G networks could also be agreed .
The investmentment in border infrastructure , jobs and technology will include £470 million on new border control posts and £235 million on IT systems .
There will also be more than £100 million to develop HMRC systems to reduce the burden on traders , alongside additional investment in technology to ensure that new controls can be fully implemented in the “ Roll On , Roll Off ” environment .
Another £15 million will be spent to build new data infrastructure to enhance border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to the world ’ s most effective border by 2025 .
This package is on top of the £84 million already provided in grants to ensure there is sufficient capacity in the customs intermediary sector to support traders .
READ MORE : Brexit news : Brexiteer shuts down Lib Dem leader over tweet Speaking ahead of the announcement , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove , who is coordinating Brexit strategy , made it clear that the announcement will ready Britain for no deal .
Mr Gove said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders , and leaving the single market and the customs union at the end of this year bringing both changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare.That is why we are announcing this major package of investment today .
“ With or without further agreement with the EU , this £705 million will ensure that the necessary infrastructure , tech and border personnel are in place so that our traders and the border industry are able to manage the changes and seize the opportunities as we lay the foundations for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure border.
” His comments are a warning to Brussels and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier that Britain is serious about walking away from talks if they persist on insisting the UK signs up to their rules and regulations in so called “ level playing field measures ” and demand access to UK fishing grounds .
David Frost , the UK ’ s chief negotiator , said last month that if major progress was not completed by the end of July then the talks will end .
According to the Government , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build new border infrastructure inland where there is no space at ports .
Where ports have space to build on-site they will get one-off financial support to ensure the right infrastructure is in place .
The Government has been “ intensively engaging with industry ” in recent months to ensure that the processes we introduce and the infrastructure we develop is fit for purpose , and that they are ready to manage changes and capitalise on opportunities at the end of the transition period .
Meanwhile , the Home Secretary will unveil details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Patel will unveil the NHS visa for health workers as well as a Global Talent Scheme to attract the brightest and the best particularly aimed at highly skilled scientists and researchers .
She said : “ The British people voted to take back control of our borders and introduce a new points-based immigration system .
“ Now we have left the EU , we are free to unleash this country ’ s full potential and implement the changes we need to restore trust in the immigration system and deliver a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 January 2021 .
“ Britain is open for business and ready to welcome the best and brightest global talent.
” Labour last night hinted that it will oppose the new scheme .
A recording of shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy has emerged telling the Labour Tribune MPs group that she was “ heartbroken ” freedom of movement from the EU is ending .
Responding to Ms Patel ’ s announcement , Nick Thomas-Symonds MP , Labour ’ s Shadow Home Secretary said : “ There are real concerns that this will cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care sector , at a time when we are still waiting for the Government to make good on their promise to scrap the unfair immigration health surcharge for workers who were being charged to access the very services they were keeping going to help others during the toughest of times.
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It is investing hundreds of millions in border control in a clear indication Britain will be ready for no deal if necessary. It comes as Home Secretary Priti Patel prepares to announce the next stage of the overhaul of immigration rules with publication of a points based system aimed at attracting the brightest and the best to the UK. In a further move, the Sunday Express has learnt that Mr Johnson is set to drop Chinese tech company Huawei as a supplier for the new 5G network at a National Security Council meeting on Tuesday - when a review into Chinese involvement in the existing 3G and 4G networks could also be agreed.
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The investmentment in border infrastructure, jobs and technology will include £470 million on new border control posts and £235 million on IT systems. There will also be more than £100 million to develop HMRC systems to reduce the burden on traders, alongside additional investment in technology to ensure that new controls can be fully implemented in the “Roll On, Roll Off” environment. Another £15 million will be spent to build new data infrastructure to enhance border management and flow helping us on our way to the world’s most effective border by 2025 . This package is on top of the £84 million already provided in grants to ensure there is sufficient capacity in the customs intermediary sector to support traders. READ MORE: Brexit news: Brexiteer shuts down Lib Dem leader over tweet
Brexit news: UK will seize back control of its borders by the end of the year
Brexit news: the UK investing hundreds of millions in border control
Speaking ahead of the announcement, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove, who is coordinating Brexit strategy, made it clear that the announcement will ready Britain for no deal. Mr Gove said: “We are taking back control of our borders, and leaving the single market and the customs union at the end of this year bringing both changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare.That is why we are announcing this major package of investment today. “With or without further agreement with the EU, this £705 million will ensure that the necessary infrastructure, tech and border personnel are in place so that our traders and the border industry are able to manage the changes and seize the opportunities as we lay the foundations for the world’s most effective and secure border.” His comments are a warning to Brussels and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier that Britain is serious about walking away from talks if they persist on insisting the UK signs up to their rules and regulations in so called “level playing field measures” and demand access to UK fishing grounds. David Frost, the UK’s chief negotiator, said last month that if major progress was not completed by the end of July then the talks will end.
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EU has had a ‘wake up call’ during pandemic claims Tice
According to the Government, it is “taking exceptional action” to build new border infrastructure inland where there is no space at ports. Where ports have space to build on-site they will get one-off financial support to ensure the right infrastructure is in place. The Government has been “intensively engaging with industry” in recent months to ensure that the processes we introduce and the infrastructure we develop is fit for purpose, and that they are ready to manage changes and capitalise on opportunities at the end of the transition period. Meanwhile, the Home Secretary will unveil details of her points-based immigration system on Monday. Ms Patel will unveil the NHS visa for health workers as well as a Global Talent Scheme to attract the brightest and the best particularly aimed at highly skilled scientists and researchers.
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She said: “The British people voted to take back control of our borders and introduce a new points-based immigration system. “Now we have left the EU, we are free to unleash this country’s full potential and implement the changes we need to restore trust in the immigration system and deliver a new fairer, firmer, skills-led system from 1 January 2021. “Britain is open for business and ready to welcome the best and brightest global talent.” Labour last night hinted that it will oppose the new scheme. A recording of shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy has emerged telling the Labour Tribune MPs group that she was “heartbroken” freedom of movement from the EU is ending. Responding to Ms Patel’s announcement, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary said: “There are real concerns that this will cause major problems for our NHS and our care sector, at a time when we are still waiting for the Government to make good on their promise to scrap the unfair immigration health surcharge for workers who were being charged to access the very services they were keeping going to help others during the toughest of times.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-13--Furious Brexiteers slap down 'bitter' Verhofstadt after Twitter dig - 'This is democracy!'

The MEP shared an article which reported that the Government has bought a site off the M20 in Kent for a post-Brexit customs centre for the thousands of lorries that arrive in Dover from Calais every day .
In his tweet , Mr Verhofstadt accused Boris Johnson of putting barriers to trade back up that Margaret Thatcher brought down and moaned that “ progress can never be taken for granted ” .
The MEP said : “ In 1988 , Margaret Thatcher proudly declared that the barriers to trade in Europe were coming down .
“ In 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
Progress can never be taken for granted !
” But the post prompted a furious reaction from Brexiteers who branded Mr Verhofstadt “ bitter ” .
One commented : “ You can agree or disagree with it , but people voted , so it has to happen .
This is democracy.
” In his tweet , Mr Verhofstadt accused Boris Johnson of putting barriers to trade back up that Margaret Thatcher brought down and moaned that “ progress can never be taken for granted ” Another wrote : “ Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have move the barriers many times since 1988 & is now a dictatorship.
” A third said : “ She was talking about a very different construct to what the EU has become .
It was never a political union we joined .
“ We asked for change to remain within the EU .
You snubbed us .
Time to pay the price.
” READ MORE : Guy Verhofstadt mercilessly mocked by Brexiteers after EU tweet “ Since then people like you have become power-hungry and have since turned the trading bloc into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bureaucratic union .
We left just at the right time.
” One more wrote : “ The UK voted to leave the EU .
we are totally open to a free trade agreement .
“ We are not in agreement with having our internal affairs controlled by Brussels .
Just get the trade agreement done.
” It comes as the Government has announced more than £700 million to ensure Britain 's border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year .

Brexit is 'threatening sovereignty of the UK' says Verhoftsadt
The MEP shared an article which reported that the Government has bought a site off the M20 in Kent for a post-Brexit customs centre for the thousands of lorries that arrive in Dover from Calais every day. In his tweet, Mr Verhofstadt accused Boris Johnson of putting barriers to trade back up that Margaret Thatcher brought down and moaned that “progress can never be taken for granted”.
The MEP said: “In 1988, Margaret Thatcher proudly declared that the barriers to trade in Europe were coming down. “In 2020, the same party is putting the barriers back up. Progress can never be taken for granted!” But the post prompted a furious reaction from Brexiteers who branded Mr Verhofstadt “bitter”. One commented: “You can agree or disagree with it, but people voted, so it has to happen. This is democracy.”
Brexiteers have slapped down Guy Verhofstadt after he made a dig about Brexit in a Twitter post
In his tweet, Mr Verhofstadt accused Boris Johnson of putting barriers to trade back up that Margaret Thatcher brought down and moaned that “progress can never be taken for granted”
Another wrote: “Let’s face the facts Guy the EU have move the barriers many times since 1988 & is now a dictatorship.” A third said: “She was talking about a very different construct to what the EU has become. It was never a political union we joined. “We asked for change to remain within the EU. You snubbed us. Time to pay the price.” READ MORE: Guy Verhofstadt mercilessly mocked by Brexiteers after EU tweet
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The post prompted a furious reaction from Brexiteers who branded Mr Verhofstadt “bitter”
In 1988, Margaret Thatcher proudly declared that the barriers to trade in Europe were coming down. In 2020, the same party is putting the barriers back up. Progress can never be taken for granted!https://t.co/tJSA8WgVEe — Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) July 12, 2020
“Since then people like you have become power-hungry and have since turned the trading bloc into a full political, economic, monetary and bureaucratic union. We left just at the right time.” One more wrote: “The UK voted to leave the EU. we are totally open to a free trade agreement. “We are not in agreement with having our internal affairs controlled by Brussels. Just get the trade agreement done.” It comes as the Government has announced more than £700 million to ensure Britain's border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-13--Barnier accused of risking EU lives in 'petty' standoff over coronavirus medicines row

His refusal to accept David Frost 's proposal could mean any coronavirus vaccine which is ready to go risks being delayed by up to four months .
The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator slapped down the UK 's proposal which would have prevented the need for medicines , medical devices and a potential UK-produced vaccine to be tested twice in Britain and in the bloc .
Mr Barnier 's dismissal comes as trade negotiations with the UK are set to continue in Brussels next week following last week 's round in London .
His decision could mean companies are hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to retest items that have already been given the all-clear .
The potential cost for firms is estimated to be in the region of hundreds of millions of pounds each year .
While medicines could take up to six weeks to be tested , vaccine testing is much more complicated and could bring about a delay of up to four months .
A UK Government official told The Telegraph : `` The UK 's proposals on medicines and medical devices would provide significant benefits to patients , industry and regulators in the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new delays to access to medicines .
“ We hope that the EU will engage with the proposal so that we can deliver these mutual benefits , which are particularly important in the current public health context.
” Sources in Brussels claimed that `` onshoring '' testing to the EU would put lives in the 27 member states at risk .
With less than six months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period , the sources claimed that most labs had readied themselves for the changes and had already transferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE : Brexit delay : SNP demands Boris agree to EU 's six month extension The EU has agreements on batch testing of medicines with the USA , Switzerland , Japan , Canada , Israel , Australia and New Zealand on public health grounds but has refused to grant the UK similar terms .
Mr Barnier was hit by a backlash by Twitter users over his latest move .
One person wrote : `` The usual protectionism masquerading as 'safety checks ' .
`` The comrades in Brussels - We have to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it means some EU citizens die .
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A second tweeted : `` EU 's irrational protectionism is putting the lives of its own citizens at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this ?
`` The idea that British standards are not safe ... they have n't diverged . ''
And a third said despite Mr Barnier 's slapdown , the finger of blame is routinely pointed at Brexiteers .
They said : `` But , of course , it 's us Brexiteers who are the petty ideologues . ''
On Sunday the Government announced a package worth over £700 million for the UK-EU border .
The money is to be spent on building new infrastructure , hiring staff and developing technology to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year .

Brexit: Michel Barnier arrives for private dinner with David Frost
His refusal to accept David Frost's proposal could mean any coronavirus vaccine which is ready to go risks being delayed by up to four months. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator slapped down the UK's proposal which would have prevented the need for medicines, medical devices and a potential UK-produced vaccine to be tested twice in Britain and in the bloc.
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Mr Barnier's dismissal comes as trade negotiations with the UK are set to continue in Brussels next week following last week's round in London. His decision could mean companies are hit with huge costs due to the need to retest items that have already been given the all-clear. The potential cost for firms is estimated to be in the region of hundreds of millions of pounds each year. While medicines could take up to six weeks to be tested, vaccine testing is much more complicated and could bring about a delay of up to four months.
Michel Barnier has come under fire for his latest move in trade talks
Michel Barnier slapped down UK calls for mutual recognition on medicines and vaccines
A UK Government official told The Telegraph: "The UK's proposals on medicines and medical devices would provide significant benefits to patients, industry and regulators in the EU and UK, including by avoiding any new delays to access to medicines. “We hope that the EU will engage with the proposal so that we can deliver these mutual benefits, which are particularly important in the current public health context.” Sources in Brussels claimed that "onshoring" testing to the EU would put lives in the 27 member states at risk. With less than six months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, the sources claimed that most labs had readied themselves for the changes and had already transferred their credentials to EU jurisdictions. READ MORE: Brexit delay: SNP demands Boris agree to EU's six month extension
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Michel Barnier arrives at Downing Street for trade talks
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost
"Gravy train must be preserved and be fully stacked at all times." A second tweeted: "EU's irrational protectionism is putting the lives of its own citizens at risk - surely member states won't stand for this? "The idea that British standards are not safe... they haven't diverged."
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And a third said despite Mr Barnier's slapdown, the finger of blame is routinely pointed at Brexiteers. They said: "But, of course, it's us Brexiteers who are the petty ideologues." On Sunday the Government announced a package worth over £700 million for the UK-EU border. The money is to be spent on building new infrastructure, hiring staff and developing technology to ensure Britain's border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year.
Michel Barnier has been accused of putting EU lives at risk


thedailyexpress--2020-07-13--Rishi Sunak scheme faces legal bid for treatment of pregnant women - '86,640 affected'

Campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed claimed the government has suggested it is lawful to treat maternity-related leave as being no different to “ a period of reduced or no trading ” , such as ill-health or to go on holiday .
The charity , which campaigns for equality for pregnant women , said that the government ’ s position was “ both insulting and unlawful ” .
SEISS was introduced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in April to support self-employed workers whose businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19 .
But Pregnant Then Screwed claims the eligibility conditions and calculation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discriminatory effect on women as they do not exempt periods of maternity leave .
They said 86,640 women were affected by this exemption .
The founder of the charity said they were now pressing forward with legal proceedings to ask that a “ judge rule on such a statement ” .
Joeli Brearley said : “ The Chancellor stated that maternity leave is the same as any other leave when questioned on this in Parliament .
“ It is now clear from our exchange with the Government ’ s legal team that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this standpoint is not queried , and ultimately overturned , it sets a very dangerous precedent .
“ Giving birth and raising the next generation is not an illness , it is critical work for a well-functioning society .
READ MORE : Chancellor Rishi Sunak to slash red tape with freeport masterplan “ Both men and women get sick and go on holiday , only women take maternity leave.
” Recent research undertaken by the charity also found one in four pregnant NHS workers were required to work with COVID-19 patients despite pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Conservative MP Maria Miller has introduced a new bill to Parliament to protect women and new mothers after concerns were raised that a large number were being made redundant due to the coronavirus crisis .
The bill aims to bolster legal protections to safeguard pregnant women and new mothers from being made redundant .
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[ POLL ] Universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in new scheme [ INSIGHT ] Ms Brearly added : “ Many of the women affected by this method of calculating the SEISS , will be amongst the 54,000 per year who are pushed out of their job for daring to procreate .
“ They become self-employed as many of the jobs in our labour market don ’ t work for people with caring responsibilities .
“ These vulnerable new mums are therefore facing discrimination by employers and now they are facing discrimination by our Government .
We are not standing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being represented by Doughty Street Chambers and law firm Leigh Day .
Rosalind Bragg , Director of Maternity Action , added to Express.co.uk : `` It is disappointing that women are forced to pursue legal action to get the Government to take the needs of pregnant women and new mothers seriously .
`` The Government should have thought through the implications for parents when they were designing the schemes .
`` We hope that the Government responds swiftly to this legal action and provides self-employed mothers with a fair level of support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guidance from HMRC about how the SEISS would be calculated last week and fixed the eligibility issue for women who had a dip in income in 2018-2019 and for those who did not fill in a tax return for the same year .
However , the charity said that it still didn ’ t fix the problem for all self-employed women who had taken maternity leave in the last three years .
In response , a HM Treasury spokesman said : `` Our Self Employment Income Support Scheme is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped more than 2.7 million people so far .
“ We understand the challenges for new parents who are self-employed – and even if a new parent did not submit their tax-return for 2018-19 , they may still be eligible and able to claim for a grant using their self-assessment returns from previous years .
`` The scheme also calculates the grant on a three-year average of profit , to ensure the grant better reflects their income .
“ Those who do not qualify will be able to access our wide range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been affected by coronavirus– including income tax deferrals , £1 billion more support for renters , access to three-month mortgage holidays , business rates relief , grants , and bounce back loans , which provide support that is interest-free for the first 12 months .
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Campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed claimed the government has suggested it is lawful to treat maternity-related leave as being no different to “a period of reduced or no trading”, such as ill-health or to go on holiday. The charity, which campaigns for equality for pregnant women, said that the government’s position was “both insulting and unlawful”.
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SEISS was introduced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in April to support self-employed workers whose businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19. But Pregnant Then Screwed claims the eligibility conditions and calculation method chosen by the Chancellor have a discriminatory effect on women as they do not exempt periods of maternity leave. They said 86,640 women were affected by this exemption. The founder of the charity said they were now pressing forward with legal proceedings to ask that a “judge rule on such a statement”.
The Government is facing legal action over their position
The comments comes amid fears that pregnant woman have been made redundant due to COVID-19
Joeli Brearley said: “The Chancellor stated that maternity leave is the same as any other leave when questioned on this in Parliament. “It is now clear from our exchange with the Government’s legal team that this is their firm position. “If this standpoint is not queried, and ultimately overturned, it sets a very dangerous precedent. “Giving birth and raising the next generation is not an illness, it is critical work for a well-functioning society. READ MORE: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to slash red tape with freeport masterplan
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“Both men and women get sick and go on holiday, only women take maternity leave.” Recent research undertaken by the charity also found one in four pregnant NHS workers were required to work with COVID-19 patients despite pregnant women being highly vulnerable to the virus. Meanwhile, Conservative MP Maria Miller has introduced a new bill to Parliament to protect women and new mothers after concerns were raised that a large number were being made redundant due to the coronavirus crisis. The bill aims to bolster legal protections to safeguard pregnant women and new mothers from being made redundant. DON'T MISS:
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Under SEISS, Maternity Leave has been treated the same as Holiday
Ms Brearly added: “Many of the women affected by this method of calculating the SEISS, will be amongst the 54,000 per year who are pushed out of their job for daring to procreate. “They become self-employed as many of the jobs in our labour market don’t work for people with caring responsibilities. “These vulnerable new mums are therefore facing discrimination by employers and now they are facing discrimination by our Government. We are not standing for it any longer.’’ The charity is being represented by Doughty Street Chambers and law firm Leigh Day.
SEISS was launched in April
Rosalind Bragg, Director of Maternity Action, added to Express.co.uk: "It is disappointing that women are forced to pursue legal action to get the Government to take the needs of pregnant women and new mothers seriously. "The Government should have thought through the implications for parents when they were designing the schemes. "We hope that the Government responds swiftly to this legal action and provides self-employed mothers with a fair level of support." The Government have since updated the guidance from HMRC about how the SEISS would be calculated last week and fixed the eligibility issue for women who had a dip in income in 2018-2019 and for those who did not fill in a tax return for the same year.
Rishi Sunak also launched his summer COVID budget this week


thedailyexpress--2020-07-13--Brexit POLL: Should Boris rip up Withdrawal Agreement and demand talks start again? VOTE

A new report has highlighted the Withdrawal Agreement ( WA ) negotiated by Boris Johnson 's predecessor , Theresa May , contains several `` poison pills '' which will jeopardise Britain 's hard-won freedom from Brussels control .
Furthermore , the 100-page document by the Centre for Brexit Policy ( CBP ) warns the deal will cost the UK a staggering £165billion .
The document , titled 'Replacing the Withdrawal Agreement : How to ensure the UK takes back control on exiting the transition period ' , highlights several areas the UK must stand firm on .
Such matters that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , EU citizens ’ rights , the controversial £39billion divorce payment , future financial liabilities , EU data protection laws , EU geographical indications of origin which are not reciprocal , and provisions relating to UK sovereign bases in countries like Cyprus .
The group also pointed out the Government must not cave to EU demands and allow the bloc to fish in British waters - an important red line for many Brexiteers .
John Longworth , Director-General of the CBP , said : “ The British public repeatedly voted to ‘ take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit done ’ .
“ But we are now in the fine print stage of our departure from the EU and close examination of the terms agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May and only partially improved so far by Prime Minister Johnson reveals that we are a still long way from fully restoring our national independence .
“ We must ensure that our future relationship with the EU does not undermine our right to take our place on the world stage like other independent nations , free to cooperate with friendly countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Britain 's chief negotiator David Frost had already admitted the Government was trying to overcome flaws in Mrs May 's original deal .
He said Mr Johnson was unable to renegotiate the whole WA after he became the UK 's premier , as there was n't enough time to discuss the deal prior to Britain leaving the EU on January 31 this year .
JUST IN : Brexit delay : SNP demands Boris agree to EU 's six month extension The CBP agreed with Mr Frost , and the document serves as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the original agreement .
Former Northern Ireland First Minister Lord Trimble wrote the foreword to the CBP 's report pointed out the WA far-reaching consequences for Northern Ireland .
He wrote , “ the Withdrawal Agreement clearly rips the Good Friday Agreement apart ” by undermining the principle of consent , handing law-making power over from Northern Ireland to the EU so that “ there is no way in which the people affected by those decisions will even have a say in the making or application of them.
” Former Brexit Party MEP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rip up the deal agreed by Mrs May .
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” The 100-page report also highlights that much of the British public are adamant that leaving the EU must result in a full restoration of UK sovereignty .
The document highlighted a poll carried out by Savanta ComRes on June 8 .
It found people in so-called battleground ‘ Red Wall ’ seats won off Labour by the Conservatives in the December 2019 election believe that leaving the EU will give Britain back independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 26 percent .

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The document, titled 'Replacing the Withdrawal Agreement: How to ensure the UK takes back control on exiting the transition period', highlights several areas the UK must stand firm on. Such matters that require prioritising include the Northern Ireland Protocol, EU citizens’ rights, the controversial £39billion divorce payment, future financial liabilities, EU data protection laws, EU geographical indications of origin which are not reciprocal, and provisions relating to UK sovereign bases in countries like Cyprus. The group also pointed out the Government must not cave to EU demands and allow the bloc to fish in British waters - an important red line for many Brexiteers. John Longworth, Director-General of the CBP, said: “The British public repeatedly voted to ‘take back control’ and to ‘get Brexit done’.
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The Withdrawal Agreement was negotiated by Theresa May
“But we are now in the fine print stage of our departure from the EU and close examination of the terms agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May and only partially improved so far by Prime Minister Johnson reveals that we are a still long way from fully restoring our national independence. “We must ensure that our future relationship with the EU does not undermine our right to take our place on the world stage like other independent nations, free to cooperate with friendly countries but not to be controlled by them.” Britain's chief negotiator David Frost had already admitted the Government was trying to overcome flaws in Mrs May's original deal. He said Mr Johnson was unable to renegotiate the whole WA after he became the UK's premier, as there wasn't enough time to discuss the deal prior to Britain leaving the EU on January 31 this year. JUST IN: Brexit delay: SNP demands Boris agree to EU's six month extension
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The CBP agreed with Mr Frost, and the document serves as a blueprint to correct the flaws in the original agreement. Former Northern Ireland First Minister Lord Trimble wrote the foreword to the CBP's report pointed out the WA far-reaching consequences for Northern Ireland. He wrote, “the Withdrawal Agreement clearly rips the Good Friday Agreement apart” by undermining the principle of consent, handing law-making power over from Northern Ireland to the EU so that “there is no way in which the people affected by those decisions will even have a say in the making or application of them.” Former Brexit Party MEP Matthew Patten has urged the Prime Minister to rip up the deal agreed by Mrs May. DON'T MISS:
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Writing for the Sunday Express, he said: “To regain our sovereignty, Boris Johnson is going to have to rip up and replace the agreement he signed just six months ago that enabled us to withdraw from the EU, set up the transition period, and describe the possible parameters of a future trade agreement.” The 100-page report also highlights that much of the British public are adamant that leaving the EU must result in a full restoration of UK sovereignty. The document highlighted a poll carried out by Savanta ComRes on June 8. It found people in so-called battleground ‘Red Wall’ seats won off Labour by the Conservatives in the December 2019 election believe that leaving the EU will give Britain back independent sovereignty, by a margin of 49 to 26 percent.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Britons demand 'ludicrous' foreign aid budget is slashed as they face huge tax rises

Former Treasury minister David Gauke has warned that tax increases or spending cuts would be needed to pay for the Chancellor 's `` plan for jobs '' which could come with a price tag of up to £30billion .
Express.co.uk conducted an exclusive poll to gauge readers ' feelings as the Institute for Fiscal Studies ( IFS ) warned Britons are facing decades of tax rises .
When asked `` Would you support a rise in tax to pay for the coronavirus rescue fund ? ''
readers were split almost down the middle .
However , the majority ( 53 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be happy paying more taxes to fund the package .
Forty-five percent ( 1,373 ) said they would be prepared to pay higher taxes to meet the cost of Mr Sunak 's ambitious plan Just two percent ( 58 ) said they were unsure about how they felt about the prospect .
A total of 2,906 readers took part in the survey between 2.50pm and 9pm on Sunday , July 12 .
One female reader said : `` No British taxpayer should pay extra until the ludicrous foreign aid budget is cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made to pay their fair share . ''
A second said the foreign aid budget should be cut before Britain 's most vulnerable are hit with higher taxes .
They wrote : `` Let 's start by scrapping all forms of CO2 taxes and all forms of foreign aid before we start making the vulnerable in our society pay for this Marxist nonsense . ''
And yet another demanded the Government `` scrap foreign aid '' to foot the bill .
Others warned about potentially damaging effects of higher taxes .
They argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in the months and years after the crisis of a generation .
One angry reader said instead of expecting British taxpayers to pay the cost of the recovery package , the UK should instead send the bill to China , where the virus was first detected late last year .
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Those who backed the tax increases called for a fair and equal system .
One person said : `` The tax increase must be for ALL people and not just those who have worked hard and paid taxes so that they can buy their own homes , cars etc .
`` Those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The IFS has said the country could face decades of tax rises to repair finances , adding that managing the elevated debt from the pandemic would be a task `` for not just the current Chancellor , but also many of his successors '' .
Mr Gauke , who left the Commons last year , wrote in the Observer that `` tax increases will have to do most of the heavy lifting '' when the Government tries to balance the books .
He said that the spending pledges would see government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK economy , and the `` political challenge '' in increasing tax by the required amount would be `` immense '' .

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Former Treasury minister David Gauke has warned that tax increases or spending cuts would be needed to pay for the Chancellor's "plan for jobs" which could come with a price tag of up to £30billion. Express.co.uk conducted an exclusive poll to gauge readers' feelings as the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned Britons are facing decades of tax rises.
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When asked "Would you support a rise in tax to pay for the coronavirus rescue fund?" readers were split almost down the middle. However, the majority (53 percent; 1,475) said they would not be happy paying more taxes to fund the package. Forty-five percent (1,373) said they would be prepared to pay higher taxes to meet the cost of Mr Sunak's ambitious plan Just two percent (58) said they were unsure about how they felt about the prospect.
A poll has found Express readers are split on the prospect of tax hikes
The Chancellor announced the rescue package last week
A total of 2,906 readers took part in the survey between 2.50pm and 9pm on Sunday, July 12. One female reader said: "No British taxpayer should pay extra until the ludicrous foreign aid budget is cut and Google, Amazon et al are made to pay their fair share." A second said the foreign aid budget should be cut before Britain's most vulnerable are hit with higher taxes. They wrote: "Let's start by scrapping all forms of CO2 taxes and all forms of foreign aid before we start making the vulnerable in our society pay for this Marxist nonsense." READ MORE: Brexit boost! Boris plans massive tax cuts to relaunch economy
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British taxpayers are facing tax hikes, Mr Gauke has warned
They said: "The only people that should be picking this bill up are the ones responsible for the outbreak in the first place, plus those who covered it up." Those who backed the tax increases called for a fair and equal system. One person said: "The tax increase must be for ALL people and not just those who have worked hard and paid taxes so that they can buy their own homes, cars etc. "Those who live in social/affordable housing must also contribute."
Mr Sunak was appointed Chancellor in a Cabinet reshuffle earlier this year
David Gauke left the Commons last year
The IFS has said the country could face decades of tax rises to repair finances, adding that managing the elevated debt from the pandemic would be a task "for not just the current Chancellor, but also many of his successors". Mr Gauke, who left the Commons last year, wrote in the Observer that "tax increases will have to do most of the heavy lifting" when the Government tries to balance the books. He said that the spending pledges would see government debt grow larger than the size of the UK economy, and the "political challenge" in increasing tax by the required amount would be "immense".
The IFS has warned of long-term consequences for the economy in the wake of the pandemic


thedailyexpress--2020-07-12--Brexit Party launches sensational Wales campaign - critics warn 'we'll be western England'

The party 's leader in the Welsh Parliament , Mark Reckless , laid out his vision for his campaign in next year 's Senedd election .
Mr Reckless wants to see a first minister in power who has been directly elected by the people of Wales .
His favoured shake-up would also see members of the Senedd ( MSs ) kicked out .
Rival party Plaid Cymru slammed the move and warned of an erosion of all things Welsh if Mr Reckless was successful in his plan .
Adam Price , the leader of Plaid Cymru , said the Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into western England '' by abolishing the devolution system currently in place .
Speaking to the BBC 's Politics Wales programme , Mr Price said : `` What is the message of the Brexit Party in this regard ?
`` It 's not just abolishing our democracy , it 's abolishing Wales . ''
He went on to say the Welsh Government had shown during the coronavirus pandemic that No 10 stipulating rules in a time of crisis would not be for the benefit of Welsh voters .
He hit out at Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his way through the epidemic .
He added : `` Is anyone seriously , when we look to the last three months , at the more careful , reasonable , thoughtful approach that the Welsh Government has shown in recent months compared to the reckless policy , the dysfunctional policy of bumbling and blustering its way through the crisis that we 've seen from Boris Johnson , do we really want to take the powers that we have to protect our people and give them to Number 10 Downing Street in these circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson 's trade tactic will get a deal Mr Reckless , speaking to the same BBC show , Mr Reckless questioned the need for the Welsh Parliament given that voters across Wales are represented by their MPs in Westminster .
He said : `` A lot of people who have n't engaged with devolved politics now see the powers this place has , and many of those people would prefer to be governed on a UK basis rather than having things done differently in Wales just for the sake of it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Mark Drakeford . ''
The Brexit Party has four members of the Senedd ( MSs ) .
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Carwyn Jones , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 2009 to 2018 , hit out at the Brexit Party 's plan .
He said Mr Reckless ' vision showed that the party `` can not stand the idea of Wales as a nation . ''
Mr Jones added : `` So much for respecting the result of referendums [ devolution referendums in 1997 and 2011 ] but let 's not forget that this is really a play to get re-elected to the Senedd by appealing to a minority in the hope of getting above 5 percent in his region .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to see the Senedd done away with , only 22 percent backed the idea .

Wales would 'prefer to be governed on a UK basis' says Reckless
The party's leader in the Welsh Parliament, Mark Reckless, laid out his vision for his campaign in next year's Senedd election. Mr Reckless wants to see a first minister in power who has been directly elected by the people of Wales. His favoured shake-up would also see members of the Senedd (MSs) kicked out.
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Rival party Plaid Cymru slammed the move and warned of an erosion of all things Welsh if Mr Reckless was successful in his plan. Adam Price, the leader of Plaid Cymru, said the Brexit Party was trying to turn Wales "into western England" by abolishing the devolution system currently in place. Speaking to the BBC's Politics Wales programme, Mr Price said: "What is the message of the Brexit Party in this regard? "It's not just abolishing our democracy, it's abolishing Wales."
The Brexit Party's Mark Reckless has said the Senedd should be abolished
The plan put forward by Mark Reckless was torn apart by Plaid Cymru
He went on to say the Welsh Government had shown during the coronavirus pandemic that No 10 stipulating rules in a time of crisis would not be for the benefit of Welsh voters. He hit out at Boris Johnson for "bumbling and blustering" his way through the epidemic. He added: "Is anyone seriously, when we look to the last three months, at the more careful, reasonable, thoughtful approach that the Welsh Government has shown in recent months compared to the reckless policy, the dysfunctional policy of bumbling and blustering its way through the crisis that we've seen from Boris Johnson, do we really want to take the powers that we have to protect our people and give them to Number 10 Downing Street in these circumstances? "Absolutely not." READ MORE: Brexit breakthrough: Boris Johnson's trade tactic will get a deal
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Plaid's Adam Price accused the PM of 'bumbling and blustering' his way through the pandemic
Mr Reckless, speaking to the same BBC show, Mr Reckless questioned the need for the Welsh Parliament given that voters across Wales are represented by their MPs in Westminster. He said: "A lot of people who haven't engaged with devolved politics now see the powers this place has, and many of those people would prefer to be governed on a UK basis rather than having things done differently in Wales just for the sake of it, as so often has been the case under Mark Drakeford." The Brexit Party has four members of the Senedd (MSs).
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Nr Farage with Mr Reckless
They represent the biggest group of politicians from Mr Farage's party following Brexit in January. Carwyn Jones, who served as First Minister of Wales from 2009 to 2018, hit out at the Brexit Party's plan. He said Mr Reckless' vision showed that the party "cannot stand the idea of Wales as a nation."
Mr Jones added: "So much for respecting the result of referendums [devolution referendums in 1997 and 2011] but let's not forget that this is really a play to get re-elected to the Senedd by appealing to a minority in the hope of getting above 5 percent in his region. In the latest poll on whether voters would like to see the Senedd done away with, only 22 percent backed the idea.
Mr Reckless laid out his vision to abolish the devolution system at next year's elections


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