thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Brexit betrayal! Boris and May savaged for making HUGE fishing error in EU deal

The Prime Minister has warned it is now time to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit unless the EU fundamentally changes its stance , bluntly telling Brussels there is little point in holding further talks .
Mr Johnson said : `` I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade .
With high hearts and with complete confidence , we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation , controlling and setting our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a major stumbling block since talks opened between the two sides nearly four years ago , with former Prime Minister Theresa May and now Mr Johnson both under pressure to strike a deal that would satisfy the fishing community after Brexit .
Britain wants fishing quotas to be renegotiated in an annual basis , but the EU has argued this would make it impossible for the industry to make investment decisions .
Alistair Carmichael , the Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland , accused both Mrs May and Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by not including it in the Withdrawal Agreement , and leaving it to be dealt as part of the Political Declaration .
He also accused both of not having the `` political will to hold out for it in the Withdrawal Agreement '' , warning the political consequences of betraying the fishing industry will be `` pretty severe '' .
Mr Carmichael told Express.co.uk : `` The fishing industry has been promised a lot from Brexit and the people who were the most enthusiastic and campaigning for Brexit , are now the ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promises they made .
`` If first Theresa May and then Boris Johnson had included fishing in the Withdrawal Agreement , rather than leaving it to be dealt with as part of the Political Declaration , then we would n't find ourselves in this difficult situation .
That was what was promised in the first place .
`` Given the high importance of fishing to my community and given the importance the industry attaches to the promises they were made , I hope they have the political will to hold out , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ betrays the fishing industry now will be pretty severe . ''
When asked if an unnecessary mess had been created by not including fisheries in the Withdrawal Agreement and only the Political Declaration from the start , Mr Carmichael replied : `` Absolutely !
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`` When that Withdrawal Agreement was made , I had an Urgent Question in the House of Commons to Michael Gove saying exactly that .
`` Reading between the lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May between them made a strategic error of judgement there because they did n't understand the strength of feeling there is attached to the fishing industry .
`` At that point , they would almost have tried to sell-out the fishing industry at a later date but once they realised the strength of feeling that there was , then they found themselves trying to claw it back at a later stage .
`` It was up to them - they made the promises and having made those promises , they should have delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rod for their own back . ''
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He warned they will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or face a `` whirlwind '' .
The Lib Dem MP for Orkney and Shetland continued : `` The decision to leave the fisheries policy out of the Withdrawal Agreement was a straightforward breach of a promise that was made to the industry .

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The Prime Minister has warned it is now time to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit unless the EU fundamentally changes its stance, bluntly telling Brussels there is little point in holding further talks. Mr Johnson said: "I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade. With high hearts and with complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation, controlling and setting our own laws."
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Fisheries has proven to be a major stumbling block since talks opened between the two sides nearly four years ago, with former Prime Minister Theresa May and now Mr Johnson both under pressure to strike a deal that would satisfy the fishing community after Brexit. Britain wants fishing quotas to be renegotiated in an annual basis, but the EU has argued this would make it impossible for the industry to make investment decisions. Alistair Carmichael, the Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, accused both Mrs May and Mr Johnson of breaking promises to the fishing industry by not including it in the Withdrawal Agreement, and leaving it to be dealt as part of the Political Declaration. He also accused both of not having the "political will to hold out for it in the Withdrawal Agreement", warning the political consequences of betraying the fishing industry will be "pretty severe".
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Mr Carmichael told Express.co.uk: "The fishing industry has been promised a lot from Brexit and the people who were the most enthusiastic and campaigning for Brexit, are now the ones who are responsible for delivering on the promises they made. "If first Theresa May and then Boris Johnson had included fishing in the Withdrawal Agreement, rather than leaving it to be dealt with as part of the Political Declaration, then we wouldn't find ourselves in this difficult situation. That was what was promised in the first place. "Given the high importance of fishing to my community and given the importance the industry attaches to the promises they were made, I hope they have the political will to hold out, because the political consequences for any party that betrays the fishing industry now will be pretty severe." When asked if an unnecessary mess had been created by not including fisheries in the Withdrawal Agreement and only the Political Declaration from the start, Mr Carmichael replied: "Absolutely! READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: 45 years as member and not even the same terms as Canada!
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"When that Withdrawal Agreement was made, I had an Urgent Question in the House of Commons to Michael Gove saying exactly that. "Reading between the lines, I think David Davis and Theresa May between them made a strategic error of judgement there because they didn't understand the strength of feeling there is attached to the fishing industry. "At that point, they would almost have tried to sell-out the fishing industry at a later date but once they realised the strength of feeling that there was, then they found themselves trying to claw it back at a later stage. "It was up to them - they made the promises and having made those promises, they should have delivered on that. They have made a rod for their own back." DON'T MISS
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Mr Carmichael also accused the Tory Government of a "straightforward breach of a promise that was made to the industry" by leaving fisheries out of the Withdrawal Agreement. He warned they will have to deliver on their promises to the industry, or face a "whirlwind". The Lib Dem MP for Orkney and Shetland continued: "The decision to leave the fisheries policy out of the Withdrawal Agreement was a straightforward breach of a promise that was made to the industry.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Unelected Lords attempt to meddle in Boris' Brexit trade plan by siding with SNP

In a report published on Friday by the House of Lords Select Committee on the constitution , peers told Boris Johnson and his cabinet should listen to the SNP led administration at Holyrood and others over the Bill .
The Scottish Government described the legislation as a `` power grab '' whilst counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland raised similar concerns .
Under the new legislation , goods and services sold in one part of the UK would have to be allowed to be sold in another .
But concerns have been raised that the legislation would limit standards across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four nations and could effectively strip the devolved administration of some of their powers .
The PM , however , argued the new Brexit bill was a `` power surge for devolution '' .
It brings further destabilisation over Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit process after he told the country to `` get ready '' for a no-deal outcome to the trade talks with the European Union .
In the report released on Friday , Peers said the provisions should be removed or be subject to consultation before being used .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessarily heavy-handed approach to reconciling the demands of free trade within the UK and the need to respect the role and responsibilities of devolved institutions .
`` It provides the UK Government with powers that could allow it to alter the competences of the devolved administrations in significant ways .
`` As such , it risks destabilising this integral part of the UK 's constitutional arrangements at a time when it has never been more important for central and devolved governments to work together effectively.
” The report stressed the powers “ should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of consultation and joint decision-making . ''
The Internal Market Bill also features legislation that will break international law , flouting the European Union ( Withdrawal Agreement ) Act 2020 and the Northern Ireland Protocol , which were agreed to facilitate the UK 's departure from the EU .
The report says : `` We consider the proposed breaches of international law in the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill unprecedented . ''
It also claims the Bill `` casts doubt on the UK 's willingness to abide by its international commitments '' .
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Jenny Gilruth MSP , Scotland ’ s Europe Minister , agreed and said Friday afternoon : `` This report strongly supports the Scottish Government 's position that this legislation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a damning indictment of the UK Government 's misguided and unnecessary Internal Market Bill .
`` Indeed the House of Lords report dismantles the UK Government 's proposals .
`` It is now beyond any doubt that this Bill undermines the devolution settlement and constrains the ability of the Scottish Parliament to make distinctive policy choices for Scotland . ''

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In a report published on Friday by the House of Lords Select Committee on the constitution, peers told Boris Johnson and his cabinet should listen to the SNP led administration at Holyrood and others over the Bill. The Scottish Government described the legislation as a "power grab" whilst counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland raised similar concerns.
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Under the new legislation, goods and services sold in one part of the UK would have to be allowed to be sold in another. But concerns have been raised that the legislation would limit standards across the country to the lowest of the four nations and could effectively strip the devolved administration of some of their powers. The PM, however, argued the new Brexit bill was a "power surge for devolution". It brings further destabilisation over Boris Johnson’s Brexit process after he told the country to "get ready" for a no-deal outcome to the trade talks with the European Union.
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In the report released on Friday, Peers said the provisions should be removed or be subject to consultation before being used. The report said: "The Bill adopts an unnecessarily heavy-handed approach to reconciling the demands of free trade within the UK and the need to respect the role and responsibilities of devolved institutions. "It provides the UK Government with powers that could allow it to alter the competences of the devolved administrations in significant ways. "As such, it risks destabilising this integral part of the UK's constitutional arrangements at a time when it has never been more important for central and devolved governments to work together effectively.” READ MORE: Scottish border panic: Nicola Sturgeon admits plans to restrict travel
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Jenny Gilruth, Minister for Europe backed the Lords report
The report stressed the powers “should be removed or subject to clearer duties of consultation and joint decision-making." The Internal Market Bill also features legislation that will break international law, flouting the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 and the Northern Ireland Protocol, which were agreed to facilitate the UK's departure from the EU. The report says: "We consider the proposed breaches of international law in the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill unprecedented." It also claims the Bill "casts doubt on the UK's willingness to abide by its international commitments". DON'T MISS:
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The committee also took aim at relations between central and devolved government, saying better joint ministerial committee processes would improve the relationship. Jenny Gilruth MSP, Scotland’s Europe Minister, agreed and said Friday afternoon: "This report strongly supports the Scottish Government's position that this legislation is an attempted power grab on devolution and is a damning indictment of the UK Government's misguided and unnecessary Internal Market Bill. "Indeed the House of Lords report dismantles the UK Government's proposals. "It is now beyond any doubt that this Bill undermines the devolution settlement and constrains the ability of the Scottish Parliament to make distinctive policy choices for Scotland."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Boris backed to ignore Macron's fishing demands 'Clear the decks and get us out!'

Mr Macron is coming under increasing pressure from French fishermen who are terrified of losing lucrative access to British waters following the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
The French President continued his defiant stance on the key red line at this week 's European Council Summit in Brussels , and said : `` Under any circumstance , our fishermen should not be sacrificed for Brexit .
If these conditions are not met , it 's possible we wo n't have a deal .
“ If the right terms ca n't be found at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a no-deal for our future relations . ''
But Express.co.uk readers have overwhelmingly backed Mr Johnson not to give into the demands from Mr Macron in order to secure a Free Trade Agreement with the EU .
The latest poll , which ran from 11am until 10pm on Friday October 16 , asked : `` Should Boris give in to Macron 's fishing demands to finally reach deal ? ''
A huge 97 percent ( 7,797 readers ) backed the Prime Minister to hold his ground on fisheries .
The remaining three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than one percent ( 20 readers ) were undecided .
One Express.co.uk reader said : `` They did not care one jot about our fishermen when they had to burn their boats .
Give them nothing . ''
Another person commented : `` Britain can become great again on our fishing alone .
`` The EU desperately wants our fishing waters because they know there is big money to be made .
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`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too long .
We are no longer Treasure Island . ''
A third Express.co.uk reader also backed Mr Johnson to stand firm against the demands from President Macron , but also warned the Prime Minister of the consequences if he does give in .
They said : `` Clear the decks and get us out today , Boris .
`` If you give in your reign as PM will be over and the Brexit Party will destroy the Tories at the next election .
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`` They 'll regret for ever taking on Great Britain . ''
On Friday , the Prime Minister warned it is now time to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit unless the EU fundamentally changes its stance , bluntly telling Brussels there is little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said : `` I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade .

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Mr Macron is coming under increasing pressure from French fishermen who are terrified of losing lucrative access to British waters following the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. The French President continued his defiant stance on the key red line at this week's European Council Summit in Brussels, and said: "Under any circumstance, our fishermen should not be sacrificed for Brexit. If these conditions are not met, it's possible we won't have a deal.
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“If the right terms can't be found at the end of these discussions, we're ready for a no-deal for our future relations." But Express.co.uk readers have overwhelmingly backed Mr Johnson not to give into the demands from Mr Macron in order to secure a Free Trade Agreement with the EU. The latest poll, which ran from 11am until 10pm on Friday October 16, asked: "Should Boris give in to Macron's fishing demands to finally reach deal?" A huge 97 percent (7,797 readers) backed the Prime Minister to hold his ground on fisheries.
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The remaining three percent (283 readers) disagreed while less than one percent (20 readers) were undecided. One Express.co.uk reader said: "They did not care one jot about our fishermen when they had to burn their boats. Give them nothing." Another person commented: "Britain can become great again on our fishing alone. "The EU desperately wants our fishing waters because they know there is big money to be made. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: 45 years as member and not even the same terms as Canada!
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson was overwhelmingly backed by Express.co.uk readers
"Our fishermen have been robbed for far too long. We are no longer Treasure Island." A third Express.co.uk reader also backed Mr Johnson to stand firm against the demands from President Macron, but also warned the Prime Minister of the consequences if he does give in. They said: "Clear the decks and get us out today, Boris. "If you give in your reign as PM will be over and the Brexit Party will destroy the Tories at the next election. DON'T MISS
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The Europeans have shown the contempt they have for us so give them nothing, no fish, no euro car imports. "They'll regret for ever taking on Great Britain." On Friday, the Prime Minister warned it is now time to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit unless the EU fundamentally changes its stance, bluntly telling Brussels there is little point in holding further talks. Mr Johnson said: "I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Brexit ultimatum: Barnier told don't come to London unless EU budges –'no basis' for talks

In a phone call this afternoon , Lord Frost warned his EU counterpart wrangling over the future relationship pact won ’ t resume until the bloc agrees to discuss legal texts on a daily basis for the next two weeks .
Their discussion comes after Boris Johnson walked out of the negotiations , leaving Brussels with one final opportunity to avoid a no-deal Brexit .
A No10 spokesman said : “ Lord Frost has spoken to Michel Bernier to update the EU on the Prime Minister ’ s statement .
“ Lord Frost said that , as the PM had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s conclusions yesterday had left us without a basis to continue the trade talks without a fundamental change in the EU ’ s approach to these negotiations .
“ There was accordingly no basis for negotiations in London as of Monday .
“ He and Michel Barnier agreed to talk again early next week.
” Mr Barnier has proposed fresh negotiating rounds in London next week and then in Brussels the following week .
It is unclear whether the Brussels diplomat has offered his UK counterpart the necessary reassurances for the talks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scrambling to mend the broken relationship after the Prime Minister ’ s statement .
Influential figures , including Angela Merkel , vowed to compromise in future wrangling with Britain over a free-trade agreement .
The German Chancellor insisted the bloc is “ ready to compromise ” across the board , including on future access to Britain ’ s fishing waters and a regulatory level-playing field that signs the two sides up to common standards .
She claimed she would accept the UK diverging from the EU ’ s rulebook as long as Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to unfair competition .
She said : “ We also need to be ready to compromise .
If we want an agreement , then both sides need to make a move toward each other.
” Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte also confirmed the EU is ready to move and praised Mr Johnson ’ s “ positive ” intervention .
He said : “ We ’ re ready to compromise .
We will not get what we want 100 percent – that ’ s impossible in a negotiation , you always have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who earlier this week convinced EU leaders to oppose intensified talks , was still clinging on to his hardline positions , especially on fisheries .
The French President insisted Britain “ needs a deal more than we do ” and said the talks are “ stumbling over everything ” not just fish .
He ranted : “ It 's not the job of the leaders of the 27 countries who have decided to stay in the EU to keep the British Prime minister Happy .
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In a phone call this afternoon, Lord Frost warned his EU counterpart wrangling over the future relationship pact won’t resume until the bloc agrees to discuss legal texts on a daily basis for the next two weeks. Their discussion comes after Boris Johnson walked out of the negotiations, leaving Brussels with one final opportunity to avoid a no-deal Brexit. A No10 spokesman said: “Lord Frost has spoken to Michel Bernier to update the EU on the Prime Minister’s statement.
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“Lord Frost said that, as the PM had made clear, the European Council’s conclusions yesterday had left us without a basis to continue the trade talks without a fundamental change in the EU’s approach to these negotiations. “There was accordingly no basis for negotiations in London as of Monday. “He and Michel Barnier agreed to talk again early next week.” Mr Barnier has proposed fresh negotiating rounds in London next week and then in Brussels the following week.
Lord Frost has told Michel Barnier to change his ways before Brexit talks can resume
It is unclear whether the Brussels diplomat has offered his UK counterpart the necessary reassurances for the talks to go ahead. EU leaders were left scrambling to mend the broken relationship after the Prime Minister’s statement. Influential figures, including Angela Merkel, vowed to compromise in future wrangling with Britain over a free-trade agreement. The German Chancellor insisted the bloc is “ready to compromise” across the board, including on future access to Britain’s fishing waters and a regulatory level-playing field that signs the two sides up to common standards.
She claimed she would accept the UK diverging from the EU’s rulebook as long as Brussels has the ability to “react quickly” to unfair competition. She said: “We also need to be ready to compromise. If we want an agreement, then both sides need to make a move toward each other.” Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte also confirmed the EU is ready to move and praised Mr Johnson’s “positive” intervention. He said: “We’re ready to compromise. We will not get what we want 100 percent – that’s impossible in a negotiation, you always have to find a compromise.”
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But Emmanuel Macron, who earlier this week convinced EU leaders to oppose intensified talks, was still clinging on to his hardline positions, especially on fisheries. The French President insisted Britain “needs a deal more than we do” and said the talks are “stumbling over everything” not just fish. He ranted: “It's not the job of the leaders of the 27 countries who have decided to stay in the EU to keep the British Prime minister Happy.”


thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Merkel slaps down Macron as he puts Brexit deal on brink - 'Fishing isn't the only topic!'

The German Chancellor said France , and other European Union nations , would lose access to British waters if Britain quits the transition period without an agreement .
She told a news conference : “ The topic of fish is n't the only topic which still needs to be tackled and if we ca n't find an agreement with Great Britain then there will be no agreement about access to British fishing grounds , you also have to keep that in mind.
” Mr Macron has become increasingly isolated in his attempt to secure the same level of access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the end of the year .
And Boris Johnson has now warned he will walk away from negotiations with the EU unless the bloc offers significant concessions .
Mrs Merkel insisted both sides would have to compromise , including on the regulatory level-playing field .
She said : “ We also need to be ready to compromise .
If we want to have an agreement , then both sides need to make a move toward each other “ This goes for the level playing field , as well as the question of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is far from the only issue .
“ The most important thing is that if we accept and recognise that the UK wants to strike out on its own path and don ’ t want to conform to certain rules of the single market – or it wants to introduce new aid regimes that don ’ t exist in the European Union – then we need to have mechanisms for the new distance between the European Union and the legal framework of the UK , on how we react and what mechanisms we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade relations . ''
Earlier today Mr Johnson urged firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit because he would n't engage with the EU unless the bloc changed its `` fundamental approach '' .
The Prime Minister said : `` From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade .
To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels that wo n't work for our EU partners .
They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is completely unacceptable to an independent country .
`` And since we have only ten weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1 , I have to make a judgment about the likely outcome and to get us all ready .
And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months , and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal , I have concluded that we should get ready from January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global free trade .
And we can do it , because we always knew that there would be change on January 1 , whatever type of relationship we had .
`` And so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready , for our travellers to get ready , and of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made , on such issues as social security and aviation , nuclear cooperation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason , it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership , they are not willing , unless there are some fundamental change in approach , to offer this country the same terms as Canada . ''
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He told a news conference European capitals must accept that won ’ t secure 100 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with Britain .
Mr Rutte said : “ We will not get 100 percent of what we want , that ’ s impossible in a negotiation , you always have to find compromise . ''
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The German Chancellor said France, and other European Union nations, would lose access to British waters if Britain quits the transition period without an agreement. She told a news conference: “The topic of fish isn't the only topic which still needs to be tackled and if we can't find an agreement with Great Britain then there will be no agreement about access to British fishing grounds, you also have to keep that in mind.” Mr Macron has become increasingly isolated in his attempt to secure the same level of access to Britain’s waters for European vessels after the end of the year.
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And Boris Johnson has now warned he will walk away from negotiations with the EU unless the bloc offers significant concessions. Mrs Merkel insisted both sides would have to compromise, including on the regulatory level-playing field. She said: “We also need to be ready to compromise. If we want to have an agreement, then both sides need to make a move toward each other
Angela Merkel has warned Emmanuel Macron France risks losing all of its fishing opportunities in UK
Angela Merkel said the EU will compromise in post-Brexit talks with UK
“This goes for the level playing field, as well as the question of governance and for fishing – but fishing is far from the only issue. “The most important thing is that if we accept and recognise that the UK wants to strike out on its own path and don’t want to conform to certain rules of the single market – or it wants to introduce new aid regimes that don’t exist in the European Union – then we need to have mechanisms for the new distance between the European Union and the legal framework of the UK, on how we react and what mechanisms we have to ensure that we have fair trade relations." Earlier today Mr Johnson urged firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit because he wouldn't engage with the EU unless the bloc changed its "fundamental approach".
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brussels
The Prime Minister said: "From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade. To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels that won't work for our EU partners. They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is completely unacceptable to an independent country. "And since we have only ten weeks until the end of the transition period on January 1, I have to make a judgment about the likely outcome and to get us all ready. And given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months, and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal, I have concluded that we should get ready from January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's, based on simple principles of global free trade. And we can do it, because we always knew that there would be change on January 1, whatever type of relationship we had. "And so now is the time for our businesses to get ready and for our hauliers to get ready, for our travellers to get ready, and of course we are willing to discuss the practicalities with our friends where a lot of progress has already been made, on such issues as social security and aviation, nuclear cooperation, and so on. But for whatever reason, it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing, unless there are some fundamental change in approach, to offer this country the same terms as Canada." MUST READ: Sturgeon attacks Boris for prioritising Brexit over COVID
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Brexit backlash: Farage kicked out of EU’s former politicians club

Unlike the rest of the former MEPs who lost their seats in the European Parliament when the UK formally left the EU back in January , Mr Farage has been denied entry to the European Parliament Former Members Association .
The European Parliament Former Members Association is an Association of former members of the European Parliament involved in promoting the European Parliament and the European Union .
It also deals with election monitoring among other activities .
But the former MEP and Brexit Party leader has been denied access to the group despite half his pension still with the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ex-MEPs Association gives continued access to the European Parliament and I am unaware of anyone else being denied membership .
“ My medical bills were unpaid , they kept losing the records .
“ Tens of thousands of pounds were taken from me post the Brexit referendum , on very spurious grounds .
“ As for the pension… we will see.
” Mr Farage continues to claim the EU never covered the bills for his neck surgery following a plane crash in 2013 .
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Boris and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added to the Daily Telegraph : “ Half of my pension is a UK pension , the same as a British MP .
“ The rest , well , will I ever get it from the EU ?
“ They ’ ve refused me membership of the ex-MEPs ’ club .
“ I had full medical insurance but they never covered the bills for my neck surgery after I was in a plane crash in 2013 .
DO N'T MISS Brexit ultimatum : Barnier told do n't come to London unless EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnier told talks OVER as UK expects no deal [ REVEAL ] Merkel 's eurozone confession unveiled after Brexit swipe at Macron [ INSIGHT ] “ They ’ ve fined me tens of thousands over the years .
“ So I ’ ll get 10 years ’ worth of pension , the same as a British MP , but will I get the rest ?
Let ’ s see.
” The UK and EU have been engaged in Brexit negotiations all year and the deadline for talks ended yesterday .
As neither side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the deadline passed despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving the EU and extra 24 hours .
Brussels have signalled it was willing to continue trade talks but demanded the UK `` make the necessary moves to make an agreement possible '' .
After negotiations failed again , Mr Johnson has told businesses to prepare for a no deal outcome .
In a televised speech , the Prime Minister said : `` From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest EU summit in Brussels , that wo n't work for our EU partners .

Brexit: Farage says there may be 'more battles to be fought'
Unlike the rest of the former MEPs who lost their seats in the European Parliament when the UK formally left the EU back in January, Mr Farage has been denied entry to the European Parliament Former Members Association.
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The European Parliament Former Members Association is an Association of former members of the European Parliament involved in promoting the European Parliament and the European Union. It also deals with election monitoring among other activities. But the former MEP and Brexit Party leader has been denied access to the group despite half his pension still with the EU. Mr Farage told Express.co.uk: “The ex-MEPs Association gives continued access to the European Parliament and I am unaware of anyone else being denied membership.
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“My medical bills were unpaid, they kept losing the records. “Tens of thousands of pounds were taken from me post the Brexit referendum, on very spurious grounds. “As for the pension… we will see.” Mr Farage continues to claim the EU never covered the bills for his neck surgery following a plane crash in 2013. READ MORE: Brexit betrayal! Boris and May savaged for making HUGE fishing error
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European fishing dependence on UK waters
“They’ve fined me tens of thousands over the years. “So I’ll get 10 years’ worth of pension, the same as a British MP, but will I get the rest? Let’s see.” The UK and EU have been engaged in Brexit negotiations all year and the deadline for talks ended yesterday. As neither side was able to come to any agreement, the deadline passed despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving the EU and extra 24 hours.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage
Brussels have signalled it was willing to continue trade talks but demanded the UK "make the necessary moves to make an agreement possible". After negotiations failed again, Mr Johnson has told businesses to prepare for a no deal outcome. In a televised speech, the Prime Minister said: "From the outset we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on friendship and free trade. "To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels, that won't work for our EU partners.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-16--Brexiteer John Redwood furiously lashes out at Angela Merkel - 'We are fed up with YOU!'

Tory MP John Redwood broke into a furious rant against German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the Brexit trade deal talks .
While speaking to Martin Daubney and Belinda de Lucy of Brexit Unlocked , Mr Redwood declared Britons were fed up with the EU .
He argued the UK did n't want to be partially connected to the EU but rather a separate entity that trades with the bloc .
Ms de Lucy said : `` It has just recently been reported that Angela Merkel has come out and responded to Boris Johnson 's statement .
`` She said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the level playing field .
`` But do you think compromising on the level playing field is really in the UK 's interest ? ''
Mr Redwood noted that Ms Merkel 's comments didnt acknowledge that the UK was determined to be an individual nation separate from the EU .
Mr Redwood said : `` As I understand the Prime Ministers statement , he is saying we are not looking for a compromise on state aid , EU courts and grabbing our fish .
`` It is not a question of us wanting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we wish to be an independent country .
`` What does n't Merkel understand about that ?
She is a clever woman . ''
Mr Redwood also highlighted the biggest issue he had with Ms Merkel 's reply to Boris ' speech .
He said : `` Mrs Merkel implied Britain can be a bit independent , that we need to be allowed to be a bit more independent .
`` No , Mrs Merkel we are either independent or we are under your court or laws through the European Union .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crystal clear that we are fed up with your courts , laws , economic rules and tariffs on the rest of the world and we want to do those things for ourselves .
`` So Mrs Merkel , we are either free an independent in which case we can do a free trade agreement with you .
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John Redwood says UK is ‘fed up’ with Angela Merkel
Tory MP John Redwood broke into a furious rant against German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the Brexit trade deal talks. While speaking to Martin Daubney and Belinda de Lucy of Brexit Unlocked, Mr Redwood declared Britons were fed up with the EU. He argued the UK didn't want to be partially connected to the EU but rather a separate entity that trades with the bloc.
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Ms de Lucy said: "It has just recently been reported that Angela Merkel has come out and responded to Boris Johnson's statement. "She said, okay we will think about compromising on the level playing field. "But do you think compromising on the level playing field is really in the UK's interest?" Mr Redwood noted that Ms Merkel's comments didnt acknowledge that the UK was determined to be an individual nation separate from the EU. DON'T MISS: EU panic: Brexit triumph reanimates Brussels 'existential crisis'
Brexiteer John Redwood furiously lashes out at Angela Merkel 'We are fed up with YOU!'
Brexit news: Mr Redwood noted that Ms Merkel's comments didnt acknowledge that the UK was determined to be an individual nation separate from the EU.
Mr Redwood said: "As I understand the Prime Ministers statement, he is saying we are not looking for a compromise on state aid, EU courts and grabbing our fish. "It is not a question of us wanting you to grab a bit less, we wish to be an independent country. "What doesn't Merkel understand about that? She is a clever woman." Mr Redwood also highlighted the biggest issue he had with Ms Merkel's reply to Boris' speech.
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Brexit news: Mr Redwood also highlighted the biggest issue he had with Ms Merkel's reply to Boris' speech.
Brexit: Johnson admits ‘Australia-style’ agreement most likely
He said: "Mrs Merkel implied Britain can be a bit independent, that we need to be allowed to be a bit more independent. "No, Mrs Merkel we are either independent or we are under your court or laws through the European Union. "We, the British people, were crystal clear that we are fed up with your courts, laws, economic rules and tariffs on the rest of the world and we want to do those things for ourselves. "So Mrs Merkel, we are either free an independent in which case we can do a free trade agreement with you. READ MORE: Brexit deadline SNUBBED by stubborn EU - Barnier ignores Boris demands [INSIGHT]
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Brexit news: This comes after Boris Johnson made a speech on Friday telling businesses to prepare for a no deal Brexit.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Emmanuel Macron could be forced to PAY for French boats to fish in Brexit Britain's waters

Boris Johnson could send Emmanuel Macron a fisheries bill to pay if French fishermen want access to British waters .
Simon Jack , the BBC business editor , has said that a deal on fisheries could be struck if Emmanuel Macron backs down from his hardline demands .
This comes amid a new softening of Mr Macron 's stance , as he admitted that French fishermen know they won ’ t get the same access to British fishing waters after Brexit .
Speaking on BBC Dateline , Mr Jack said : `` Fishing is 0.1 percent of the UK GDP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent so banking is a hundred times more important than that .
`` But it also speaks to our identity as an island nation .
We have historical memories of the cod wars , of clashing boats in the Channel .
`` When I 've talked to fishermen and the British fishing industry , they said they do n't want it all .
The truth is , they ca n't catch it all , the fleet is n't big enough .
`` What they want is a slightly better deal and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done . ''
JUST IN : Emmanuel Macron isolated by EU leaders trying to rescue Brexit talks The BBC business editor explained : `` It may involve French fishermen having to pay some sort of fee to the UK or the French government compensating the UK , but this is a good old fashioned haggle .
`` There is clearly a deal to be done .
After all , 75 percent of UK fish is sold in EU markets .
`` I think the level-playing field and state aid are much more difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Jack said the focus on the fisheries could be blamed on Mr Macron 's presidential election coming up in 2022 .
Fishing and the level of access European boats should have to British waters has remained one of main sticking points in the post-Brexit trade talks .
The issue is particularly important in France since the country 's coastal communities that have long fished in British waters .
Speaking at this week 's EU summit in Brussels , Mr Macron appeared to soften his stance on fishing , saying : “ Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ?
No , that ’ s for sure .
`` Our fishermen know it , we know it too .
We ’ ll have to help them .
But can we accept a Brexit that sacrifices our fishermen ?
No . ''
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Brexit: French fisherman may have to ‘pay fee’ claims expert
Boris Johnson could send Emmanuel Macron a fisheries bill to pay if French fishermen want access to British waters. Simon Jack, the BBC business editor, has said that a deal on fisheries could be struck if Emmanuel Macron backs down from his hardline demands. This comes amid a new softening of Mr Macron's stance, as he admitted that French fishermen know they won’t get the same access to British fishing waters after Brexit.
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Speaking on BBC Dateline, Mr Jack said: "Fishing is 0.1 percent of the UK GDP. It is a tenth of one percent so banking is a hundred times more important than that. "But it also speaks to our identity as an island nation. We have historical memories of the cod wars, of clashing boats in the Channel. "When I've talked to fishermen and the British fishing industry, they said they don't want it all. The truth is, they can't catch it all, the fleet isn't big enough. "What they want is a slightly better deal and I think there is a deal here to be done." JUST IN: Emmanuel Macron isolated by EU leaders trying to rescue Brexit talks
Boris Johnson could send Emmanuel Macron a fisheries access bill to pay
Jack said that a deal on fisheries could be struck if Emmanuel Macron backs down from his hardline demands
The BBC business editor explained: "It may involve French fishermen having to pay some sort of fee to the UK or the French government compensating the UK, but this is a good old fashioned haggle. "There is clearly a deal to be done. After all, 75 percent of UK fish is sold in EU markets. "I think the level-playing field and state aid are much more difficult to sort out than this." Mr Jack said the focus on the fisheries could be blamed on Mr Macron's presidential election coming up in 2022.
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Jack said the focus on the fisheries could be blamed on Mr Macron's presidential election coming up in 2022
Fishing and the level of access European boats should have to British waters has remained one of main sticking points in the post-Brexit trade talks. The issue is particularly important in France since the country's coastal communities that have long fished in British waters. Speaking at this week's EU summit in Brussels, Mr Macron appeared to soften his stance on fishing, saying: “Will the situation be the same as today’s? No, that’s for sure. "Our fishermen know it, we know it too. We’ll have to help them. But can we accept a Brexit that sacrifices our fishermen? No." DON'T MISS: Queen's 'most important event of the year' thrown into chaos [VIDEO]
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Boris could force Emmanuel Macron to pay the UK if French fishermen wants access to British waters


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Brexit poll: After Boris's ultimatum, will EU finally cave and accept UK demands? VOTE

Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the EU will offer Britain the Canada-style agreement it is asking for .
And tell us more about what you think by scrolling down and leaving a comment .
Our poll comes after the Prime Minister told the UK to get ready for no deal in a broadcast statement on Friday .
Mr Johnson accused the EU of making `` unacceptable '' demands and insisted a `` fundamental change of approach '' was needed by Brussels if there was to be any agreement .
He said : `` From the outset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship , based on friendship and free trade .
`` To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels , that wo n't work for our EU partners .
“ They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom , our fisheries , in a way that is obviously unacceptable to an independent country .
`` Given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months , and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade . ''
Mr Johnson had previously said if there was no deal by the two-day EU summit , which started on Thursday , he would walk away from the negotiating table .
Following the Prime Minister ’ s statement , European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier would travel to London on Monday to continue trade talks .
READ MORE : Brexiteer shames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no deal' But Downing Street hit back and said there was `` no basis for negotiations '' .
And the UK ’ s chief negotiator Lord Frost told his counterpart Mr Barnier not to come .
A Number 10 spokesman said : `` Lord Frost has spoken to Michel Barnier to update the EU on the Prime Minister 's statement .
`` Lord Frost said that , as the Prime Minister had made clear , the European Council 's conclusions yesterday had left us without a basis to continue the trade talks without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to these negotiations .
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`` He and Michel Barnier agreed to talk again early next week . ''
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman added that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnier travelling to London next week if he was refusing to change his stance .
The spokesman said : `` There is only any point in Michel Barnier coming to London next week if he is prepared to discuss all of the issues on the basis of legal texts in an accelerated way , without the UK being required to make all of the moves .

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Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the EU will offer Britain the Canada-style agreement it is asking for. And tell us more about what you think by scrolling down and leaving a comment. THIS POLL HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS.
Our poll comes after the Prime Minister told the UK to get ready for no deal in a broadcast statement on Friday. Mr Johnson accused the EU of making "unacceptable" demands and insisted a "fundamental change of approach" was needed by Brussels if there was to be any agreement. He said: "From the outset, we were totally clear that we wanted nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship, based on friendship and free trade. "To judge by the latest EU summit in Brussels, that won't work for our EU partners.
Vote in our poll on whether the EU will offer Britain the Canada-style agreement it is asking for
“They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is obviously unacceptable to an independent country. "Given that they have refused to negotiate seriously for much of the last few months, and given that this summit appears explicitly to rule out a Canada-style deal, I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade." Mr Johnson had previously said if there was no deal by the two-day EU summit, which started on Thursday, he would walk away from the negotiating table. Following the Prime Minister’s statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier would travel to London on Monday to continue trade talks. READ MORE: Brexiteer shames EU before admitting he's 'praying for no deal'
The Prime Minister told the UK to get ready for no deal in a broadcast statement on Friday
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But Downing Street hit back and said there was "no basis for negotiations". And the UK’s chief negotiator Lord Frost told his counterpart Mr Barnier not to come. A Number 10 spokesman said: "Lord Frost has spoken to Michel Barnier to update the EU on the Prime Minister's statement. "Lord Frost said that, as the Prime Minister had made clear, the European Council's conclusions yesterday had left us without a basis to continue the trade talks without a fundamental change in the EU's approach to these negotiations. DON'T MISS
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Mr Johnson accused the EU of making "unacceptable" demands and insisted a "fundamental change of approach" was needed by Brussels if there was to be any agreement
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier
"There was accordingly no basis for negotiations in London as of Monday. "He and Michel Barnier agreed to talk again early next week." The Prime Minister’s official spokesman added that there was "no point" in Mr Barnier travelling to London next week if he was refusing to change his stance. The spokesman said: "There is only any point in Michel Barnier coming to London next week if he is prepared to discuss all of the issues on the basis of legal texts in an accelerated way, without the UK being required to make all of the moves.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--BBC's Katya Adler exposes how Angela Merkel's Brexit wish was instantly shut down by Boris

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BBC 's Europe Editor Katya Adler has claimed Boris Johnson 's no deal Brexit warning shut down Angela Merkel 's Brexit plan .
Boris Johnson stunned EU officials yesterday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations - in the middle of an EU summit .
Angela Merkel responded by claiming the talks between the UK 's chief negotiator Lord David Frost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue on Monday .
Ms Merkel said : `` These negotiations will continue .
I personally believe it would be better for both sides if an agreement could be reached . ''
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed this claim , vowing the EU would carry on negotiating with talks next week in London going ahead as planned .
However , Downing Street quickly rejected this claim , saying there was no longer `` any point '' to negotiations until the EU backed down to the UK 's demands .
Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the trip across the Channel next week .
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Brexit: UK has refused ‘last ditch’ negotiations says Katya Adler
BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has claimed Boris Johnson's no deal Brexit warning shut down Angela Merkel's Brexit plan. Boris Johnson stunned EU officials on Friday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations - in the middle of an EU summit. Angela Merkel responded by claiming the talks between the UK's chief negotiator Lord David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier would continue on Monday.
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Ms Merkel said: "These negotiations will continue. I personally believe it would be better for both sides if an agreement could be reached." EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed this claim, vowing the EU would carry on negotiating with talks next week in London going ahead as planned. However, Downing Street quickly rejected this claim, saying there was no longer "any point" to negotiations until the EU backed down to the UK's demands. Lord Frost told Mr Barnier himself not to make the trip across the Channel next week. JUST IN: BBC's Katya Adler predicts EU will hand over big compromises to UK
Katya Adler claims that Boris Johnson's no deal Brexit ultimatum sent shockwaves to the EU
Boris Johnson stunned EU officials on Friday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations
Katya Adler told the BBC: "Angela Merkel said that the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier would head to London on Monday to launch intense last-ditch talks. "But the Government said no to Merkel. That, as things stand, there is no point. "This flexing of muscles and ultimatum-giving from the UK and EU is hardly surprising at this stage. "But is it the end of the road or political posturing before difficult compromises are reached?
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Adler has explained why Boris Johnson's dramatic no deal warning left German Chancellor Angela Merkel stunned
Angela Merkel called on Boris Johnson to keep negotiating over Brexit, saying the EU will need to compromise


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Manchester lockdown chaos: Lancashire MP shames Andy Burnham for 'political blame game'

Lancashire became the second area in England after Liverpool to agree to move into tier three restrictions .
Local politicians agreed to implement the severe measures from Saturday in return for a financial support package worth £42m .
Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning , local MP Jake Berry urged Manchester leaders to do the same and work with the Government , amid a bitter row between politicians in Westminster and Greater Manchester .
The new measures in Lancashire means around 1.5 million people , including those living in Blackburn , Blackpool , Burnley , Lancaster and Preston , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' alert level measures include pub closures and bans on household mixing indoors , in private gardens and most outdoor venues .
Boris Johnson has warned that he may `` need to intervene '' if the same measures are not agreed for Greater Manchester , where he said the situation was `` grave '' .
The Prime Minister urged mayor Andy Burnham to `` engage constructively '' with his government over the region entering tier three measures .
JUST IN : Charlie Stayt calls out Labour MP in heated Manchester lockdown debate Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the region , said local leaders will meet No 10 at `` any time '' Mr Berry told Naga Munchetty : `` I 'm really pleased that here in Lancashire we 've been able to find a way forward .
`` The truth is , we know that in large parts of the northwest , tier two does n't work .
`` Tier two was in fact a relaxation on the measures we 've been under since August and during that time we 've been infection rates go up tenfold .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience that tier two is n't going to work so I 'm pleased we 've been able to take that additional step in Lancashire to see what we can do working with the government to bring this disease under control . ''
Ms Munchetty brought up Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 's attack on the Government , saying : `` Burnham has accused the Government of treating Manchester like a canary in the coal mine - do you share that sentiment ? ''
The MP for Rossendale and Darwen responded : `` I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want politicians to get into a 'he said , she said , ' blame game about this .
`` If local data dictates measures , then local areas should take up those measures - Andy Burnham has spoken in favour of this before . ''
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Manchester lockdown: Burnham accused of 'blame game' by MP
Lancashire became the second area in England after Liverpool to agree to move into tier three restrictions. Local politicians agreed to implement the severe measures from Saturday in return for a financial support package worth £42m. Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, local MP Jake Berry urged Manchester leaders to do the same and work with the Government, amid a bitter row between politicians in Westminster and Greater Manchester.
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The new measures in Lancashire means around 1.5 million people, including those living in Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster and Preston, will be affected. The "very high" alert level measures include pub closures and bans on household mixing indoors, in private gardens and most outdoor venues. Boris Johnson has warned that he may "need to intervene" if the same measures are not agreed for Greater Manchester, where he said the situation was "grave". The Prime Minister urged mayor Andy Burnham to "engage constructively" with his government over the region entering tier three measures. JUST IN: Charlie Stayt calls out Labour MP in heated Manchester lockdown debate
Lancashire became the second area after Liverpool to agree to move into tier three restrictions
Naga Munchetty questioned why Jake Berry had accepted Tier 3 in Lancashire while Andy Burnham had rejected it
Mr Burnham, who wants more financial aid for the region, said local leaders will meet No 10 at "any time" Mr Berry told Naga Munchetty: "I'm really pleased that here in Lancashire we've been able to find a way forward. "The truth is, we know that in large parts of the northwest, tier two doesn't work. "Tier two was in fact a relaxation on the measures we've been under since August and during that time we've been infection rates go up tenfold. "So we can say from our own experience that tier two isn't going to work so I'm pleased we've been able to take that additional step in Lancashire to see what we can do working with the government to bring this disease under control."
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Jake Berry told Naga Munchetty that Andy Burnahm is playing a 'blame game' with Boris Johnson
Charlie Stayt grills Kate Green on cost of Manchester lockdown
Ms Munchetty brought up Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's attack on the Government, saying: "Burnham has accused the Government of treating Manchester like a canary in the coal mine - do you share that sentiment?" The MP for Rossendale and Darwen responded: "I don't think your viewers and our nation want politicians to get into a 'he said, she said,' blame game about this. "If local data dictates measures, then local areas should take up those measures - Andy Burnham has spoken in favour of this before." DON'T MISS: UK threat rattles EU as Macron desperately tries to change Boris' mind [INSIGHT]
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Andy Burnham wants more financial aid for the region


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Schools may close AGAIN as 'eye-watering' numbers spark expert alarm 'I mean, oh my god!'

Sir John Bell , regius professor of medicine at Oxford University , has said a short national circuit-breaker may be necessary as he described other measures as `` biting around the edges '' .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a two to three-week national circuit-breaker but Boris Johnson has refused and implemented Tier systems based on the number of coronavirus cases in specific areas .
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 's Today programme , Sir John said : `` Things look grave at the moment and the numbers are going up pretty rapidly .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are pretty unhappy .
They 're tired , this has been going on too long , they ca n't go about their business .
They ca n't do the normal things that they would expect to do .
`` Hospital staff are exhausted from the last go so I think we 're in real trouble because as that happens compliance and willingness to fix this problem starts to dissipate .
`` Having said that , I see very little way of getting on top of this without some kind of circuit-breaker because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country .
`` I think it 's going to be very hard to get on top of this just by biting around the edges . ''
READ MORE : COVID levels in my area : How many COVID cases are near me ?
Presenter Martha Kearney asked : `` When you say circuit-breaker , do you think you can do it by keeping schools open ? ''
Sir John continued : `` I think there will be every effort to keep schools open but just to paint the picture , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 70 percent of their kids in quarantine .
`` I mean , oh my god !
What kind of a university is that ?
This is not a good place to be .
`` If in the end , we have to take kids out for two weeks and calm it all down then that 's what we may have to do . ''
His comments come as more than half of England is living with heightened coronavirus restrictions after the severest measures came into force in Lancashire and Londoners were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came into force as Greater Manchester continued to resist the highest controls as the region 's political leaders fight to secure more financial support for workers and businesses .
Conservative former health secretary Jeremy Hunt indicated support for a national circuit-breaker lockdown and called for an end to the public war of words over local restrictions .
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Residents erupt [ VIDEO ] Coronavirus WARNING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims scientist [ INSIGHT ] He told the programme : `` I 've always thought that it 's better to do things quickly and decisively than to wait until the virus has grown so I have a lot of sympathy with that .
`` But I think more important right now is we stop this public war of words between local leaders and national leaders because in a pandemic the most important thing is a consistent message because you really have to have compliance with the very , very important public health messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local leaders and national leaders are saying different things , it 's incredibly damaging .
`` I really do urge Andy Burnham and other local leaders to have these arguments , and I 'm sure they 're very fierce arguments and I 'm sure there 's some justification for some of their concerns , but have those arguments in private not in public because that 's so damaging to the national fight against the virus . ''

UK lockdown: Coronavirus cases 'eye-watering' warns expert
Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at Oxford University, has said a short national circuit-breaker may be necessary as he described other measures as "biting around the edges". Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a two to three-week national circuit-breaker but Boris Johnson has refused and implemented Tier systems based on the number of coronavirus cases in specific areas. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir John said: "Things look grave at the moment and the numbers are going up pretty rapidly.
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"I think the other phenomena you're seeing is people are pretty unhappy. They're tired, this has been going on too long, they can't go about their business. They can't do the normal things that they would expect to do. "Hospital staff are exhausted from the last go so I think we're in real trouble because as that happens compliance and willingness to fix this problem starts to dissipate. "Having said that, I see very little way of getting on top of this without some kind of circuit-breaker because the numbers are eye-watering in some parts of the country. "I think it's going to be very hard to get on top of this just by biting around the edges." READ MORE: COVID levels in my area: How many COVID cases are near me?
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Presenter Martha Kearney asked: "When you say circuit-breaker, do you think you can do it by keeping schools open?" Sir John continued: "I think there will be every effort to keep schools open but just to paint the picture, there are universities in this country who have up to 70 percent of their kids in quarantine. "I mean, oh my god! What kind of a university is that? This is not a good place to be. "If in the end, we have to take kids out for two weeks and calm it all down then that's what we may have to do."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Boris' threat sparks EU panic as Macron turns desperate with plea to UK - 'You need us!'

Boris Johnson rattled EU member states on Friday afternoon after tearing up the Brexit talks with Brussels .
He cancelled negotiations planned for Monday and warned it was time to `` get ready '' to leave without a deal .
In response , French President Emmanuel Macron used his EU summit press conference in what appeared to be a desperate bid to try to change Mr Johnson 's mind .
He told reporters : `` Whatever the British people were told in the referendum , they need Europe 's internal market .
`` They are much more reliant on us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the United Kingdom that wanted to leave the European Union and which needs a deal more than we do .
`` Yet today the British proposal is access to the European market without respecting the rules .
`` It 's not the job of the remaining 27 EU member states who chose to remain to make the British Prime Minister happy . ''
JUST IN : Marine Le Pen 's niece could topple Macron in 2022 He later repeated this message on his official Twitter account , saying : `` In view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal more than the European Union .
`` The Europeans are ready to continue negotiations .
Our conditions are clear and known .
It is now up to the UK to choose whether or not it wants a deal . ''
Earlier in the day , Mr Macron had signalled a softening stance on fisheries , claiming that French fishermen know they won ’ t get the same access to British fishing waters after Brexit .
He said : “ Will the situation be the same as today ’ s ?
No , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishermen know it , we know it too .
We ’ ll have to help them .
But can we accept a Brexit that sacrifices our fishermen ?
No . ''
Mr Johnson stunned EU officials yesterday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations - in the midst of a crunch EU summit .
He threatened that `` unless there is a fundamental change of approach '' from the EU , Britain would opt for an Australia-style deal .
Mr Johnson explained : `` As far as I can see there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a free trade deal , there does n't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels .
`` I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's based on simple principles of global free trade . ''
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Brexit: Macron claims UK 'needs Europe's internal market'
Boris Johnson rattled EU member states on Friday afternoon after tearing up the Brexit talks with Brussels. He cancelled negotiations planned for Monday and warned it was time to "get ready" to leave without a deal. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron used his EU summit press conference in what appeared to be a desperate bid to try to change Mr Johnson's mind.
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He told reporters: "Whatever the British people were told in the referendum, they need Europe's internal market. "They are much more reliant on us than we are on them. It's the United Kingdom that wanted to leave the European Union and which needs a deal more than we do. "Yet today the British proposal is access to the European market without respecting the rules. "It's not the job of the remaining 27 EU member states who chose to remain to make the British Prime Minister happy." JUST IN: Marine Le Pen's niece could topple Macron in 2022
Macron used his EU summit press conference to launch a desperate bid to change Mr Johnson's mind
Johnson stunned EU officials yesterday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations
He later repeated this message on his official Twitter account, saying: "In view of Brexit, the British need a deal more than the European Union. "The Europeans are ready to continue negotiations. Our conditions are clear and known. It is now up to the UK to choose whether or not it wants a deal." Earlier in the day, Mr Macron had signalled a softening stance on fisheries, claiming that French fishermen know they won’t get the same access to British fishing waters after Brexit. He said: “Will the situation be the same as today’s? No, that’s for sure. Our fishermen know it, we know it too. We’ll have to help them. But can we accept a Brexit that sacrifices our fishermen? No."
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Earlier in the day, Mr Macron had signalled a softening stance on fisheries
Mr Johnson stunned EU officials yesterday by releasing a video effectively ending the Brexit negotiations - in the midst of a crunch EU summit. He threatened that "unless there is a fundamental change of approach" from the EU, Britain would opt for an Australia-style deal. Mr Johnson explained: "As far as I can see there, they've abandoned the idea of a free trade deal, there doesn't seem to be any progress coming from Brussels. "I have concluded that we should get ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's based on simple principles of global free trade." DON'T MISS: BBC Weather: Wintry Arctic blast grips UK with weekend temperatures [FORECAST]
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Boris Johnson rattled the EU member-states on Friday afternoon


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Brexit LIVE: Boris left with 'no choice' but to shut door on EU -talks near total collapse

Mr Kawczynski tweeted : `` UK Government source says Lord Frost has spoken to Barnier and told him not to bother coming to London on Monday for more talks .
`` Finally for first time in my lifetime we have a country on our continent prepared to stand up to these bullies .
Thank you Sir ! ''
Mr Johnsons hardline approach to the EU demands on fishing , state aid and dispute resolution was also backed by Jacob Rees-Mogg .
The senior Brexiteer said : `` The EU needs to understand that the UK is not asking to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEP Daniel Hannan said the Prime Minister was left with no choice in the face of the EU 's refusal to compromise .
He said : `` I hoped and believed that the EU would act in the interests of its 27 members and agree to a mutually beneficial deal .
I was wrong .
`` Boris had no choice but to walk away and prepare for no deal .
`` We should now formally give notice that we are annulling the withdrawal agreement . ''
He said : `` A canada-style deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boris now reaching the right solution . ''
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has warned the UK is heading for a double cliff edge of Brexit and an economic collapse caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Mr Brown , who is the longest serving chancellor of the exchequer in modern times , said the impending double whammy would cost jobs .
He warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak would have to introduce further measures to limit the impact of rising unemployment .
Addressing a Welsh Labour Party event , Mr Brown said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edges coming , if it is possible to go over two cliff edges at once .
`` We 've got October 31 and the end of the furlough scheme , and then we 've got the end of the negotiations over Brexit .
`` You 've got two critical points where at each of them , jobs are at risk . ''
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insists EU negotiators will be heading to London for talks next week despite being told there was no point by the UK team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work for a deal , but not at any price .
`` As planned , our negotiation team will go to London next week to intensify these negotiations . ''
10.28am update : May and Johnson accused of 'betraying ' fishermen A Lib Dem MP has accused Boris Johnson and his predecessor Theresa May of breaking promises to the fishing industry by not including it in his original Brexit withdrawal agreement and leaving it to be dealt as part of the political declaration .
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will to hold out for it in the Withdrawal Agreement '' , warning the political consequences of betraying the fishing industry will be `` pretty severe '' .
Mr Carmichael told Express.co.uk : `` The fishing industry has been promised a lot from Brexit and the people who were the most enthusiastic and campaigning for Brexit , are now the ones who are responsible for delivering on the promises they made .
`` If first Theresa May and then Boris Johnson had included fishing in the Withdrawal Agreement , rather than leaving it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Political Declaration , then we would n't find ourselves in this difficult situation .
That was what was promised in the first place . ''
9.42am update : Business chiefs warned to step up no deal preparations Business leaders are being urged to step up their preparations for a new relationship between Britain and the EU in the wake of Boris Johnson 's Brexit statement .
Welsh Secretary Simon Hart said : `` All businesses are currently operating in extremely challenging circumstances , but it is nevertheless vital that they prepare immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , outside of the single market and customs union .
`` Unless business takes action now , there is a risk that their operations will be interrupted .
`` Businesses will play an essential role in ensuring a smooth end to the transition period and the UK Government will be there to support them as we embark on a new start . ''
Piers Morgan has revealed Boris Johnson ’ s priority is not on Brexit , even though the deadline for securing a trade deal with the EU is less than 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Express.co.uk , the GMB presenter claimed the Prime Minister “ hasn ’ t got a clue ” what is going on in the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU .
He said he was concerned by the lack of progress and was surprised a deal had not yet been reached , considering Mr Johnson had previously boasted of an “ oven-ready Brexit deal ” .
An Express.co.uk poll has found a staggering 97 percent of readers have backed Boris Johnson 's decision to walk away from the negotiating table without a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in the online survey and 9,400 said they thought the Prime Minister was right to follow through with his threat to scrap any future talks .
Britain 's credit status has been downgraded by ratings agency Moody 's , who cited falling economic strength due to the pandemic and uncertainty over Brexit .
Moody 's shifted the sovereign debt rating down one mark from Aa3 to Aa2 , but the agency said the `` negative '' outlook attached to the rating had been moved to `` stable '' ahead of an expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
But it warned `` lingering Brexit uncertainty '' was expected to delay the UK 's recovery .

Brexit: Barnier ‘disinvited’ to London for talks says expert
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski welcomed the Prime Minister's tough stance and his vow "to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily as an independent free trading nation, controlling and setting our own laws".
Mr Kawczynski tweeted: "UK Government source says Lord Frost has spoken to Barnier and told him not to bother coming to London on Monday for more talks. "Finally for first time in my lifetime we have a country on our continent prepared to stand up to these bullies. Thank you Sir!" Mr Johnsons hardline approach to the EU demands on fishing, state aid and dispute resolution was also backed by Jacob Rees-Mogg. The senior Brexiteer said: "The EU needs to understand that the UK is not asking to be a vassal state."
Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier
Former Tory MEP Daniel Hannan said the Prime Minister was left with no choice in the face of the EU's refusal to compromise. He said: "I hoped and believed that the EU would act in the interests of its 27 members and agree to a mutually beneficial deal. I was wrong. "Boris had no choice but to walk away and prepare for no deal. "We should now formally give notice that we are annulling the withdrawal agreement." Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage also praised the Prime Minister. He said: "A canada-style deal was always impossible given the withdrawal agreement. Boris now reaching the right solution." SCROLL DOWN FOR BREXIT LIVE UPDATES
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9.20pm update: Alok Sharma seeking cash to help businesses navigate no deal Brexit British business minister Alok Sharma is seeking cash from the Treasury to help businesses navigate a no-deal Brexit, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported late on Saturday. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy wants the cash to bolster its network of advisers across the United Kingdom, although funding is yet to be approved. 6.30pm update: EU’s idiocy could see Italy leave bloc to strike own Brexit deal with UK says Marco Longhi As has been confirmed this week by the European Council, it is obvious the EU wants to make things as difficult as possible for the UK, see how it wants to control our fishing waters, how it wants to dictate whether we can move goods within our own country (ergo Northern Ireland). And if these should be subject to tariffs. Forgive my stubbornness over this, but we remain one United Kingdom and Parliament should decide how things happen in our country. They even want to decide how we should spend our own taxes in relation to state aid. All this idiocy isn’t just about getting the best economic deal for the EU, it is about making an example of what happens to a member state that refuses to play any longer, one that wants to determine its own destiny. 3.45pm update: Macron could be forced to PAY for French boats to fish in Brexit Britain’s waters Boris Johnson could force Emmanuel Macron to pay the UK if French fishermen want access to British waters, according to a BBC expert. Boris Johnson could send Emmanuel Macron a fisheries bill to pay if French fishermen want access to British waters. Simon Jack, the BBC business editor, has said that a deal on fisheries could be struck if Emmanuel Macron backs down from his hardline demands. This comes amid a new softening of Mr Macron's stance, as he admitted that French fishermen know they won’t get the same access to British fishing waters after Brexit.
Macron could be forced to PAY for French boats
3.30pm update: Steven Brown takes over from Simon Osborne 1.29pm update: Gordon Brown warns of Brexit-COVID double-whammy Former prime minister Gordon Brown has warned the UK is heading for a double cliff edge of Brexit and an economic collapse caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Brown, who is the longest serving chancellor of the exchequer in modern times, said the impending double whammy would cost jobs. He warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak would have to introduce further measures to limit the impact of rising unemployment. Addressing a Welsh Labour Party event, Mr Brown said: "I think we've got two cliff edges coming, if it is possible to go over two cliff edges at once. "We've got October 31 and the end of the furlough scheme, and then we've got the end of the negotiations over Brexit. "You've got two critical points where at each of them, jobs are at risk." 11.37am update: Ursula von der Leyen vows to press ahead with talks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insists EU negotiators will be heading to London for talks next week despite being told there was no point by the UK team. She tweeted: "The EU continues to work for a deal, but not at any price. "As planned, our negotiation team will go to London next week to intensify these negotiations." 10.28am update: May and Johnson accused of 'betraying' fishermen A Lib Dem MP has accused Boris Johnson and his predecessor Theresa May of breaking promises to the fishing industry by not including it in his original Brexit withdrawal agreement and leaving it to be dealt as part of the political declaration. Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said both had failed to show the "political will to hold out for it in the Withdrawal Agreement", warning the political consequences of betraying the fishing industry will be "pretty severe". Mr Carmichael told Express.co.uk: "The fishing industry has been promised a lot from Brexit and the people who were the most enthusiastic and campaigning for Brexit, are now the ones who are responsible for delivering on the promises they made. "If first Theresa May and then Boris Johnson had included fishing in the Withdrawal Agreement, rather than leaving it to be dealt with as part of the Political Declaration, then we wouldn't find ourselves in this difficult situation. That was what was promised in the first place."
UK fishing waters
9.42am update: Business chiefs warned to step up no deal preparations Business leaders are being urged to step up their preparations for a new relationship between Britain and the EU in the wake of Boris Johnson's Brexit statement. Welsh Secretary Simon Hart said: "All businesses are currently operating in extremely challenging circumstances, but it is nevertheless vital that they prepare immediately for our new relationship with the EU, outside of the single market and customs union. "Unless business takes action now, there is a risk that their operations will be interrupted. "Businesses will play an essential role in ensuring a smooth end to the transition period and the UK Government will be there to support them as we embark on a new start." 9.11am update: Piers Morgan warns Boris Johnson 'hasn't a clue' in trade talks Piers Morgan has revealed Boris Johnson’s priority is not on Brexit, even though the deadline for securing a trade deal with the EU is less than 24 hours away. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the GMB presenter claimed the Prime Minister “hasn’t got a clue” what is going on in the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU. He said he was concerned by the lack of progress and was surprised a deal had not yet been reached, considering Mr Johnson had previously boasted of an “oven-ready Brexit deal”.
Piers Morgan said Boris Johnson 'hasn't got a clue'
8.31am update: EU diplomats dismiss Boris Johnson's stance as rhetoric EU diplomats and officials have dismissed Boris Johnson's call to prepare for a no deal Brexit as little more than rhetoric, portraying it as a frantic bid to secure concessions before a last-minute agreement is struck. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he thought Mr Johnson had signalled that London was ready to compromise. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was still keen for a deal but French President Emmanuel Macron was downbeat. He said: "The state of our talks is not that we are stumbling over the issue of fishing, which is the British's tactical argument, but we're stumbling over everything. Everything. "The remaining 27 leaders of the EU, who chose to remain in the EU, are not there simply to make the British prime minister happy." Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Britain to compromise. But she added: "This of course means that we, too, will need to make compromises." Downing Street said Lord Frost and Michel Barnier had agreed to speak again early next week.
Boris Johnson has told Britain to prepare for a no deal Brexit


thedailyexpress--2020-10-17--Frexit predicted as pressure builds in EU with UK set for Brexit success

Generation Frexit director Charles-Henri Gallois insisted France could be leaving the EU soon .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Gallois claimed the sovereignist movement will continue to grow in France if the UK has a successful Brexit future .
He added he hopes for a referendum on the topic as multiple leave supporters could then subdivide into smaller groups to achieve the same goal .
Mr Gallois said : `` I think Frexit is likely to happen first because I do n't think the European Union will serve us that much .
`` I do n't think Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continent .
`` If Brexit is a success , as I am sure that it will be , it will give ideas to other people and countries to leave the suppressing political structure . ''
Mr Gallois noted that he did believe Frexit was possible within the next five years and outlined how France would get to that position .
EU news : Mr Gallois noted that he did believe Frexit was possible within the next five years and outlined how France would get to that position .
He said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in Generation Frexit we are advocating for a referendum about Frexit .
`` I think a referendum is a more pragmatic solution and makes it more likely that Frexit will happen .
`` You have many who are part of the sovereign movement in France , some on the left and some on the right .
`` It is very hard to unite everyone in the same goal so I think a referendum is the best way to have different campaigns all for leave . ''
Mr Gallois highlighted the similarities the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave campaign groups .
He continued : `` It will be exactly like what happened with the UK where you have Labour for Leave , the Leave Campaign , Leave.EU .
`` These were various campaigners who did n't work together necessarily but they were all fighting for Brexit .
`` I think we have a kind of referendum in France I think we will be able to win it .
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Generation Frexit director Charles-Henri Gallois insisted France could be leaving the EU soon. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Gallois claimed the sovereignist movement will continue to grow in France if the UK has a successful Brexit future. He added he hopes for a referendum on the topic as multiple leave supporters could then subdivide into smaller groups to achieve the same goal.
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Mr Gallois said: "I think Frexit is likely to happen first because I don't think the European Union will serve us that much. "I don't think Brexit will help all the eurocrats across the continent. "If Brexit is a success, as I am sure that it will be, it will give ideas to other people and countries to leave the suppressing political structure." Mr Gallois noted that he did believe Frexit was possible within the next five years and outlined how France would get to that position. DON'T MISS: Brexit trade deal CHAOS: Barnier bluff exposed to force UK to blink
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EU news: Mr Gallois noted that he did believe Frexit was possible within the next five years and outlined how France would get to that position.
He said: "It is possible in five years in France, in Generation Frexit we are advocating for a referendum about Frexit. "I think a referendum is a more pragmatic solution and makes it more likely that Frexit will happen. "You have many who are part of the sovereign movement in France, some on the left and some on the right. "It is very hard to unite everyone in the same goal so I think a referendum is the best way to have different campaigns all for leave."
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EU news: Mr Gallois highlighted the similarities the Frexit camaign groups would have the Brexit leave campaign groups.
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EU news: Mr Gallois closed by reiterating his confidence that France would eventually cut ties with the European Union in the same way the UK did.