thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--‘It’s like Corbyn WON’ Tories urge Boris to ‘get a grip’ of hard left protesters

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Some backbenchers are understood to have told party whips the protective measures on the monuments are an admission that police are losing control of the violent fringe of the anti-racist protest movement .
One MP said : “ It ’ s as if Jeremy Corbyn won the election , the hard Left are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The MP said he had been telling whips of the need to “ get a grip ” on the situation over the last two weeks to stop the Tories from losing their reputation as the party of law and order .
Other Tory MPs yesterday spoke out in dismay at the covering of national monuments to protect them from vandalism during the protests .
National monuments had to be covered to protect them from vandalism during the protests Jacob Young , MP for Redcar , wrote on Twitter : “ So sad that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack the Cenotaph , so much so that they now feel the need to board it up.
” Alexander Stafford , MP for Rother Valley , said the covering of the Cenotaph marked a “ sad day ” .
He wrote on Twitter : “ Those that want to attack this symbol of freedom and liberty make me deeply ashamed .
”

Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square bordered up
Some backbenchers are understood to have told party whips the protective measures on the monuments are an admission that police are losing control of the violent fringe of the anti-racist protest movement. One MP said: “It’s as if Jeremy Corbyn won the election, the hard Left are literally running riot in our country.”
The MP said he had been telling whips of the need to “get a grip” on the situation over the last two weeks to stop the Tories from losing their reputation as the party of law and order. Other Tory MPs yesterday spoke out in dismay at the covering of national monuments to protect them from vandalism during the protests.
Tories urge Boris to ‘get a grip’ of hard left protesters
National monuments had to be covered to protect them from vandalism during the protests
Jacob Young, MP for Redcar, wrote on Twitter: “So sad that rioters can't be trusted not to attack the Cenotaph, so much so that they now feel the need to board it up.” Alexander Stafford, MP for Rother Valley, said the covering of the Cenotaph marked a “sad day”. He wrote on Twitter: “Those that want to attack this symbol of freedom and liberty make me deeply ashamed.”


thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--Boris Johnson vows economy will bounce back after world-leading furlough scheme

Data from the Office for National Statistics showed the country ’ s GDP ( Gross Domestic Product ) fell by 20.4 % during lockdown , the biggest drop on record .
The shocking collapse - worse than around 18 % predicted by City of London forecasters - followed a 5.8 % contraction in March , suggesting the country is already in a deep recession and is heading for its worst quarterly economic performance in history .
Virtually every sector of the economy slumped with manufacturing , house building and hospitality among those particularly suffering .
Despite the gloom , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resilient and dynamic ” and would recover quickly as business resumes with non-essential shops reopening next week and the hospitality sector expected to restart next month .
Mr Johnson said : “ We ’ ve always recognised that this wasn ’ t going to be a public health crisis but also a really serious crisis for our economy .
“ Coronavirus is likely to hit a country like the UK very hard .
We depend on services and human contact , the very things that coronavirus makes very difficult .
“ But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and we will bounce back.
” Mr Johnson said the Government ’ s support for businesses including the taxpayer-funded “ furlough ” scheme to pay the wages of employees unable to work had been “ unlike many other countries in the world.
” He added : “ We ’ ve kept people in their jobs in a way that hasn ’ t been seen in many other countries around the world .
“ What we really want to do as a government is double down on our basic agenda which is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fantastic infrastructure and fantastic investment in the best technology.
” A spokesman for the Prime Minister said : `` The GDP figures show that , in line with many other economies around the world , the coronavirus is having a severe impact on the economy .
`` Our priority has always been to support people and families and businesses through this crisis . ''
Yesterday ’ s figures showed the UK economy shrank by 10.4 % in the three months to the end of last April .
They starkly showed the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 24 .
A monthly survey of businesses by the Office for National Statistics found the down turn was due to effects of social distancing leading to a fall in consumer demand , business and factory closures and supply chain disruption .
Jonathan Athow , deputy national statistician for economic statistics , said : “ April ’ s fall in GDP is the biggest the UK has ever seen , more than three times larger than last month and almost ten times larger than the steepest pre-covid-19 fall .
In April the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February .
“ Virtually all areas of the economy were hit , with pubs , education , health and car sales all giving the biggest contributions to this historic fall .
“ Manufacturing and construction also saw significant falls , with manufacture of cars and housebuilding particularly badly affected .
“ The UK ’ s trade with the rest of the world was also badly affected by the pandemic , with large falls in both the import and export of cars , fuels , works of art and clothing.
” Neil Birrell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier Miton , said : `` All the economic data out of the UK for April showed the economy to be in awful shape - in fact , worse than expected .
`` Other countries ' data is improving as lockdown eases and the concern is that the UK is getting left behind and , as we are currently witnessing , equity markets are very sensitive to any threat to recovery . ''

Boris Johnson vows economy will bounce back after world-leading furlough scheme
Data from the Office for National Statistics showed the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) fell by 20.4% during lockdown, the biggest drop on record. The shocking collapse - worse than around 18% predicted by City of London forecasters - followed a 5.8% contraction in March, suggesting the country is already in a deep recession and is heading for its worst quarterly economic performance in history.
Virtually every sector of the economy slumped with manufacturing, house building and hospitality among those particularly suffering. Despite the gloom, the Prime Minister insisted the economy was “resilient and dynamic” and would recover quickly as business resumes with non-essential shops reopening next week and the hospitality sector expected to restart next month. Mr Johnson said: “We’ve always recognised that this wasn’t going to be a public health crisis but also a really serious crisis for our economy. “Coronavirus is likely to hit a country like the UK very hard. We depend on services and human contact, the very things that coronavirus makes very difficult.
Virtually every sector of the economy slumped
“But we also have a very resilient and dynamic economy and we will bounce back.” Mr Johnson said the Government’s support for businesses including the taxpayer-funded “furlough” scheme to pay the wages of employees unable to work had been “unlike many other countries in the world.” He added: “We’ve kept people in their jobs in a way that hasn’t been seen in many other countries around the world. “What we really want to do as a government is double down on our basic agenda which is to unite and level up across this country with fantastic infrastructure and fantastic investment in the best technology.” A spokesman for the Prime Minister said: "The GDP figures show that, in line with many other economies around the world, the coronavirus is having a severe impact on the economy.
The taxpayer-funded 'furlough' scheme was set up to pay the wages of employees
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"Our priority has always been to support people and families and businesses through this crisis." Yesterday’s figures showed the UK economy shrank by 10.4% in the three months to the end of last April. They starkly showed the impact on business of the coronavirus lockdown imposed on March 24. A monthly survey of businesses by the Office for National Statistics found the down turn was due to effects of social distancing leading to a fall in consumer demand, business and factory closures and supply chain disruption. Jonathan Athow, deputy national statistician for economic statistics, said: “April’s fall in GDP is the biggest the UK has ever seen, more than three times larger than last month and almost ten times larger than the steepest pre-covid-19 fall. In April the economy was around 25% smaller than in February.
The Prime Minister insisted the economy was 'resilient and dynamic' and would recover quickly
“Virtually all areas of the economy were hit, with pubs, education, health and car sales all giving the biggest contributions to this historic fall. “Manufacturing and construction also saw significant falls, with manufacture of cars and housebuilding particularly badly affected. “The UK’s trade with the rest of the world was also badly affected by the pandemic, with large falls in both the import and export of cars, fuels, works of art and clothing.” Neil Birrell, chief investment officer at asset manager Premier Miton, said: "All the economic data out of the UK for April showed the economy to be in awful shape - in fact, worse than expected. "Other countries' data is improving as lockdown eases and the concern is that the UK is getting left behind and, as we are currently witnessing, equity markets are very sensitive to any threat to recovery."


thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--Boris Johnson facing Cabinet backlash over plans to suspend Sunday trading laws

It is understood the plans to suspend them for a year are part of a larger coronavirus recovery plan .
Britain ’ s Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm .
Government Chief Whip Mark Spencer , Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg and Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Evans of Bowes Park have said the move is likely to attract “ strong ” opposition , particularly in the House of Lords , according to the Times .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alok Sharma are said to support the move .
The legislation will allow larger shops to open for more than six hours , it is understood .
It is also thought the bill would allow cafes and pubs fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside .
Some supermarkets which have convenience stores which are unaffected by Sunday trading laws are understood to be against the plans .
But others such as ASDA and Morrisons are understood to be in favour .
This was after 27 Tory MPs rebelled against it .
Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans if they reach the Commons .
READ MORE : Coronavirus shock : UK overtaken by country in COVID-19 death toll Recently released figures showed that in April the economy shrunk at the fastest rate on record .
The figure for March was 5.8 percent .
In February , it was 0.2 percent .
When the move to scrap Sunday trading laws was tabled in 2016 , then Enfield Southgate MP David Burrowes tabled the successful amendment and said of the plans : “ We have a job to do in parliament , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision out to our constituents .
“ If we listen to our constituents I have many shopworkers , many faith groups and many others saying : why are we doing this ?
Why are we trying to unpick something that ’ s fairly settled ?

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It is understood the plans to suspend them for a year are part of a larger coronavirus recovery plan. Britain’s Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm. Government Chief Whip Mark Spencer, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg and Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Evans of Bowes Park have said the move is likely to attract “strong” opposition, particularly in the House of Lords, according to the Times.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Secretary Alok Sharma are said to support the move. The legislation will allow larger shops to open for more than six hours, it is understood. It is also thought the bill would allow cafes and pubs fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside. Some supermarkets which have convenience stores which are unaffected by Sunday trading laws are understood to be against the plans.
Boris Johnson is facing a backlash over plans to suspend Sunday trading laws
Rishi Sunak and Alok Sharma are said to support the plans
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But others such as ASDA and Morrisons are understood to be in favour. In 2016, David Cameron failed to suspend Sunday trading laws. This was after 27 Tory MPs rebelled against it. Labour is also expected to be against the plans if they reach the Commons. READ MORE: Coronavirus shock: UK overtaken by country in COVID-19 death toll
Mark Spencer and Jacob Rees-Mogg are beleived to have expressed concerns over opposition to the plan
Baroness Evans is the leader of the House of Lords
Recently released figures showed that in April the economy shrunk at the fastest rate on record. The UK's GDP fell by 20.4 percent. The figure for March was 5.8 percent.
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In February, it was 0.2 percent. When the move to scrap Sunday trading laws was tabled in 2016, then Enfield Southgate MP David Burrowes tabled the successful amendment and said of the plans: “We have a job to do in parliament, we don’t just devolve every decision out to our constituents. “If we listen to our constituents I have many shopworkers, many faith groups and many others saying: why are we doing this? Why are we trying to unpick something that’s fairly settled?
Lisa Nandy spoke out against the plans


thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Do your duty and spend big to save YOUR high street from Monday, Rishi Sunak tells Britain

With the high streets reopening on Monday , the two senior cabinet ministers have exclusively spoken to the Sunday Express to get behind the Save Our High Streets campaign .
After the latest GDP figures revealed that the economy had contracted by 20.4 percent because of the impact of coronavirus , the government see getting people returning to the shops again as a key part of reviving the nation ’ s finances .
But senior MPs have also warned that Mr Sunak will need to do more to save the high street by making the suspension of business rates permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Amazon .
Shops that have shuttered throughout the lockdown will reopen today with special measures introduced to keep staff and customers as safe as possible .
Many retailers were in a battle for survival before the pandemic hit , with the number of high street shops crashing by around 50,000 in just over a decade .
But on Monday clothing stores , bookshops , auction houses and photography studios , will join DIY stores and garden centres in being able to fling open their doors to Britain ’ s shoppers .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Express campaign to Save Our High Streets and urged readers in England to get out and shop safely .
Mr Sunak said : “ Our much-loved high streets are a cornerstone of the British way of life , serving communities and providing jobs up and down the country .
On Monday , shops and department stores will start to open their doors for the first time in months .
“ We are doing everything we can to help during the outbreak , with the furlough scheme , billions of pounds of cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of business rates .
But it ’ s important we all do our bit to help kick start the economy by shopping safely .
“ That ’ s why I ’ m backing the Sunday Express ’ s Save Our High Streets campaign , and urge all readers to support their local high streets.
” Writing exclusively for the Sunday Express today , business secretary Alok Sharma today assured shoppers that it is safe to go out , with 45 percent telling a poll run by the Sunday Express last week saying they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks but 52 percent still believing it is not safe .
He wrote : “ Everyone has a part to play in the UK ’ s economic recovery .
And I hope Sunday Express readers will get out there to support the stores they love and know , which my family and I will be doing next weekend.
” Andrew Goodacre , chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Association , said he had “ one simple message ” for the nation : “ The high street needs shoppers to return more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He warned that shops will need “ 70 percent of their normal sales to break even ” .
Retailers are in no doubt about the scale of the challenge facing the sector – or its vital role in reviving the economy .
Helen Dickinson , chief executive of the British Retail Consortium , said : “ Retail accounts for five per cent of the UK economy and will play a crucial role in reviving our high streets ; it is the largest private sector employer in the UK and employs three million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests footfall will not return to normal levels anytime soon .
Every purchase we make , every item we buy , is a shop helped and a job supported.
” But former Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey , founder of the Blue Collar Conservative movement , warned that radical changes are needed to save the high street .
She said : “ I am delighted the government has eased the lockdown to allow our high street shops to re-open .
I hope the government will also reduce the social distancing rule to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government will take this opportunity to reduce the tax burden on high street retailers and move it to the Amazons of this world to start levelling the retail playing field.
” She favours a permanent abolition of business rates and argues a new sales tax could ensure online companies do not escape paying their fair share .
Ashfield Conservative MP Lee Anderson also called for people to get up from their computers and visit local shops .
He said : “ We ’ ve got to play our part .
Some of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and then we complain the shops are closing .
We have a responsibility as consumers to go and support our high streets.
” Retailers understand that many people will be nervous about leaving their homes and going shopping for non-essential items after weeks of lockdown .
Jeni Mundy , managing director of Visa , UK and Ireland , said : “ In our research , we ’ ve found that three in five ( 61 percent ) shoppers feel less comfortable shopping in-store than before the pandemic , which undoubtedly means that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take some time to recover.
” Shops will restrict the number of people allowed in at one time , surfaces will be frequently cleaned and large items such as sofas will have protective coverings .
Rother Valley Conservative MP Alexander Stafford looks forward to when it will be possible to reduce the two metre rule on social distancing .
“ Once we can reduce the distance then we can get back to some semblance of normality , ” he said .
Reviving the local high street is a key aim for many Conservatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour strongholds .
Ben Bradley , who won Mansfield for the Tories with more than 60 percent of the vote , said : “ The high street is the core of our communities , and it ’ s also been the most visible sign of decline for so many places .
Seeing them shut down has been heartbreaking , but Monday marks a chance to get out and embrace our retailers and our local businesses , to support our high streets and start to bring things back to life.
” Dehenna Davison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Durham seat of Bishop Auckland said : “ [ We ] know our high streets have been under pressure for some time and we don ’ t want to see any of our beloved retailers finished off by coronavirus .
That means it ’ s now time for us to play our part too and support our retailers .
“ If you can visit your local shops and help get the wheels of our economy turning and support our 3 million retail workers , please do , for the sake of our high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nusrat Ghani , who sits on Parliament ’ s business committee , also urged people to “ step away from their screens , step onto the high street and shop to save our favourite local stores ” .
There are also hopes that the shopping centres in England ’ s greatest cities will come back to life .
Nickie Aiken , the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster , said : “ The reopening of Oxford Street , the nation ’ s high street , is hugely symbolic of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am delighted that non-essential retail will be able to open from Monday , kick-starting central London ’ s economic recovery.
” Shrewsbury and Atcham Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski stressed the plight of market towns .
He said : “ Market towns in rural locations are very much dependent on trade from near and far for their survival , and the lockdown will have hit them hard as very often they are made up small independents who will not have been able to adjust to on-line selling as easily as the big retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open until July 4 at the earliest .
David Morris , who ran a chain of hairdressers before becoming the Tory MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale , said hair and beauty professionals have “ no confirmed information on what they need to have in place to be ready to open safely ” .
He said : “ Industry bodies such as the National Hair & Beauty Federation ( NHBF ) are asking for urgent clarity on the guidelines so salons owners have sufficient lead-in time to prepare properly , order in any extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if necessary and ensure a safe workplace for employees and clients .
”

Alok Sharma confirms retail shops can reopen on June 15th
With the high streets reopening on Monday, the two senior cabinet ministers have exclusively spoken to the Sunday Express to get behind the Save Our High Streets campaign. After the latest GDP figures revealed that the economy had contracted by 20.4 percent because of the impact of coronavirus, the government see getting people returning to the shops again as a key part of reviving the nation’s finances. But senior MPs have also warned that Mr Sunak will need to do more to save the high street by making the suspension of business rates permanent so they can compete with online companies like Amazon.
Shops that have shuttered throughout the lockdown will reopen today with special measures introduced to keep staff and customers as safe as possible. Many retailers were in a battle for survival before the pandemic hit, with the number of high street shops crashing by around 50,000 in just over a decade. But on Monday clothing stores, bookshops, auction houses and photography studios, will join DIY stores and garden centres in being able to fling open their doors to Britain’s shoppers. The Chancellor has put his weight behind the Sunday Express campaign to Save Our High Streets and urged readers in England to get out and shop safely. Mr Sunak said: “Our much-loved high streets are a cornerstone of the British way of life, serving communities and providing jobs up and down the country. On Monday, shops and department stores will start to open their doors for the first time in months. “We are doing everything we can to help during the outbreak, with the furlough scheme, billions of pounds of cash grants and loans, and the scrapping of business rates. But it’s important we all do our bit to help kick start the economy by shopping safely. “That’s why I’m backing the Sunday Express’s Save Our High Streets campaign, and urge all readers to support their local high streets.”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Writing exclusively for the Sunday Express today, business secretary Alok Sharma today assured shoppers that it is safe to go out, with 45 percent telling a poll run by the Sunday Express last week saying they want to shop in the next few weeks but 52 percent still believing it is not safe. He wrote: “Everyone has a part to play in the UK’s economic recovery. And I hope Sunday Express readers will get out there to support the stores they love and know, which my family and I will be doing next weekend.” Andrew Goodacre, chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Association, said he had “one simple message” for the nation: “The high street needs shoppers to return more than at any other time in the past.” He warned that shops will need “70 percent of their normal sales to break even”. Retailers are in no doubt about the scale of the challenge facing the sector – or its vital role in reviving the economy.
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Business Secretary Alok Sharma
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: “Retail accounts for five per cent of the UK economy and will play a crucial role in reviving our high streets; it is the largest private sector employer in the UK and employs three million people. “Evidence from other countries suggests footfall will not return to normal levels anytime soon. Every purchase we make, every item we buy, is a shop helped and a job supported.” But former Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey, founder of the Blue Collar Conservative movement, warned that radical changes are needed to save the high street. She said: “I am delighted the government has eased the lockdown to allow our high street shops to re-open. I hope the government will also reduce the social distancing rule to one metre... I also hope the government will take this opportunity to reduce the tax burden on high street retailers and move it to the Amazons of this world to start levelling the retail playing field.” She favours a permanent abolition of business rates and argues a new sales tax could ensure online companies do not escape paying their fair share. Ashfield Conservative MP Lee Anderson also called for people to get up from their computers and visit local shops. He said: “We’ve got to play our part. Some of us will shop online, we use Amazon – and then we complain the shops are closing. We have a responsibility as consumers to go and support our high streets.”
Former Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey
Retailers understand that many people will be nervous about leaving their homes and going shopping for non-essential items after weeks of lockdown. Jeni Mundy, managing director of Visa, UK and Ireland, said: “In our research, we’ve found that three in five (61 percent) shoppers feel less comfortable shopping in-store than before the pandemic, which undoubtedly means that footfall levels on our high streets will take some time to recover.” Shops will restrict the number of people allowed in at one time, surfaces will be frequently cleaned and large items such as sofas will have protective coverings. Rother Valley Conservative MP Alexander Stafford looks forward to when it will be possible to reduce the two metre rule on social distancing. “Once we can reduce the distance then we can get back to some semblance of normality,” he said. Reviving the local high street is a key aim for many Conservatives who have won seats that were once Labour strongholds. Ben Bradley, who won Mansfield for the Tories with more than 60 percent of the vote, said: “The high street is the core of our communities, and it’s also been the most visible sign of decline for so many places. Seeing them shut down has been heartbreaking, but Monday marks a chance to get out and embrace our retailers and our local businesses, to support our high streets and start to bring things back to life.”
Rishi Sunak discusses ‘recovery’ of economy after pandemic
Dehenna Davison, the first ever Conservative to win the Durham seat of Bishop Auckland said: “[We] know our high streets have been under pressure for some time and we don’t want to see any of our beloved retailers finished off by coronavirus. That means it’s now time for us to play our part too and support our retailers. “If you can visit your local shops and help get the wheels of our economy turning and support our 3 million retail workers, please do, for the sake of our high streets’ futures.” Wealden Tory MP Nusrat Ghani, who sits on Parliament’s business committee, also urged people to “step away from their screens, step onto the high street and shop to save our favourite local stores”. There are also hopes that the shopping centres in England’s greatest cities will come back to life. Nickie Aiken, the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster, said: “The reopening of Oxford Street, the nation’s high street, is hugely symbolic of a start to return business as normal and I am delighted that non-essential retail will be able to open from Monday, kick-starting central London’s economic recovery.”


thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Nigel Farage to RELAUNCH Brexit Party claiming Boris 'losing control' of exit

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The party , which a year ago swept to victory in the European Parliament elections and sealed Theresa May ’ s fate as Prime Minister , is likely to be renamed the Reform Party amid growing demands for a centre right alternative to the Tories .
The revelation comes in a week where speculation has been rife about Mr Farage ’ s future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks on the riots and destruction linked to the Black Lives Matter protests .
The Sunday Express has learnt that plans for a relaunch of the Brexit Party have been in the pipeline for months and donations are pouring in for it to relaunch as a political force .
The party has already opened talks with a public relations firm and is preparing to stand a candidate in the next available by-election .
Senior figures from the Brexit Party have also been in talks with senior Tory MPs on the right of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of direction by Mr Johnson ’ s government .
There are also concerns that Mr Johnson may go “ soft on Brexit ” to get a quick deal with the EU and compromise on immigration rules as well as fishing waters and accepting EU rules .
One Tory MP who has spoken to both Mr Farage and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice , said : “ It will be a disaster if they relaunch .
They will immediately pick up eight to 10 per cent of our vote and put us in second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the centre right will mean we are always playing catch up.
” The MP added : “ We should have given Nigel a knighthood and thanked him but instead Boris and Downing Street just wanted to humiliate him.
” Another Conservative MP added : “ The problem is that Boris has left an open goal for the Brexit Party by pandering to the left .

Brexit: Nigel Farage says UK is being made into a 'laughing stock'
The party, which a year ago swept to victory in the European Parliament elections and sealed Theresa May’s fate as Prime Minister, is likely to be renamed the Reform Party amid growing demands for a centre right alternative to the Tories. The revelation comes in a week where speculation has been rife about Mr Farage’s future after he left LBC and led the attacks on the riots and destruction linked to the Black Lives Matter protests. The Sunday Express has learnt that plans for a relaunch of the Brexit Party have been in the pipeline for months and donations are pouring in for it to relaunch as a political force.
The party has already opened talks with a public relations firm and is preparing to stand a candidate in the next available by-election. Senior figures from the Brexit Party have also been in talks with senior Tory MPs on the right of the party who are concerned about the loss of direction by Mr Johnson’s government. There are also concerns that Mr Johnson may go “soft on Brexit” to get a quick deal with the EU and compromise on immigration rules as well as fishing waters and accepting EU rules. One Tory MP who has spoken to both Mr Farage and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice, said: “It will be a disaster if they relaunch. They will immediately pick up eight to 10 per cent of our vote and put us in second place behind Labour. “A split in the centre right will mean we are always playing catch up.” The MP added: “We should have given Nigel a knighthood and thanked him but instead Boris and Downing Street just wanted to humiliate him.” Another Conservative MP added: “The problem is that Boris has left an open goal for the Brexit Party by pandering to the left.
Nigel Farage is preparing to relaunch the Brexit Party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
“We have gone over the top with lockdown and we have allowed the streets to be taken over by rioters. “The one thing we are getting right is Brexit but we are in danger of losing public confidence on that too.” Last week Mr Farage is understood to have told friends that he felt “vindicated” after Downing Street admitted it was trying to put right the “unfair defects” in the Withdrawal Agreement Mr Johnson signed in January despite telling voters it was “an excellent deal”. Last night Mr Farage told the Sunday Express: “[I am] watching and waiting. The lack of leadership from our government has been pitiful. Millions of Conservative voters want to see some moral courage not the current cowardice in the face of anarchic marxism.” Sources close to leadership added: "Phones have been buzzing, hundreds emails per day from furious Tory voters, donations pouring in, we are praying for a by-election in Tory seat think would win one and gearing up for it, and currently deciding on who would stand.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Sadiq Khan accused of using Churchill as distraction from knife crime 'jazz hand politics'

The damning indictment of the Labour London Mayor by his Conservative opponent in next year ’ s election Shaun Bailey comes as Mr Khan has been widely condemned for boarding up the cenotaph and statue of Churchill ahead of this weekend ’ s Black lives Matter protests .
Mr Bailey , himself a black candidate , has warned that the London Mayor is doing such an “ appalling job ” that he risks the Government taking powers back to ensure the streets of London are safe .
Since Mr Khan became Mayor burglary is up by 38 percent , robbery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 39 percent accounting for the worst two years of knife related deaths in the capital ’ s recent history .
Mr Bailey said : “ The first job of the Mayor is to keep Londoners safe .
Sadiq Khan has clearly failed in that regard .
Record levels of knife crime , burglary and attacks on the tube .
He ’ s failed .
His response to that was blame somebody else .
“ It took him two years to come up with a knife crime strategy and yet he comes up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where are his priorities ?
It ’ s ridiculous .
“ The knife crime policy is literally about saving lives .
This is about jumping on the bandwagon .
“ I think is a distraction when you have other things on your plate .
Record levels of crime.
” Attacking Mr Khan ’ s focus on this weekend ’ s protests and statues , he said : “ It ’ s what I call jazz hands politics .
If I wave my hands over here and make a sparkly trick you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
“ The real problem is you have got to look at crime .
You have got to look at perpetrators , making sure fewer young people become perpetrators and look at the victims of crime.
” Mr Bailey has a strategy to reduce knife crime in the capital which includes increasing the number of police to 40,000 , reopening 38 police stations closed by Mr Khan , having a safe zone in every borough for young Londoners and setting up a second chance fund to rehabilitate first time offenders before they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend ’ s protests Mr Bailey warned Black Lives Matter that the organisation is in danger to losing its message to extremists .
“ Black Lives Matter , the organisation , needs to make the distinction between what it wants and what people try to drag them into .
The anarchists are the usual suspects who turn up to any demonstration .
Black Lives Matter needs to denounce them .
They can keep a focus on what they want .
“ I believe this is a time where people very away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going on .
If the message is clear and reasonable then I think they will get a lot of support .
If the message is owned by protests which turn into riots then people will just write them off.
” He called on BLM to drop political allegiance to one party or another amid fears it has been hijacked by the Left .
He also defended the police taking a careful approach to the demonstrators , arguing that the protests were a means of release for people who have been cooped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be popular in certain quarters but if we bottled up all of that tension we would had a real explosion of crime across the summer .
That ’ s what my worry was as we came out of lockdown .
“ If you can imagine the level of crime we would have had if we had told the police to put down the demonstrations , could you imagine the violence ?
It would have been horrendous .
“ I think the police did a good job and policed the demonstrations really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know for some people it was a tough pill to swallow but I really think the police did a blinding job .
They could have made very different decisions and we could be facing a very different situation .
”

Churchill statue: Sadiq Khan on landmark being boarded up
The damning indictment of the Labour London Mayor by his Conservative opponent in next year’s election Shaun Bailey comes as Mr Khan has been widely condemned for boarding up the cenotaph and statue of Churchill ahead of this weekend’s Black lives Matter protests. Mr Bailey, himself a black candidate, has warned that the London Mayor is doing such an “appalling job” that he risks the Government taking powers back to ensure the streets of London are safe.
Since Mr Khan became Mayor burglary is up by 38 percent, robbery up 73 percent and knife crime up 39 percent accounting for the worst two years of knife related deaths in the capital’s recent history. Mr Bailey said: “The first job of the Mayor is to keep Londoners safe. Sadiq Khan has clearly failed in that regard. Record levels of knife crime, burglary and attacks on the tube. He’s failed. His response to that was blame somebody else. “It took him two years to come up with a knife crime strategy and yet he comes up with a statue review in a night. Where are his priorities? It’s ridiculous. “The knife crime policy is literally about saving lives. This is about jumping on the bandwagon. “I think is a distraction when you have other things on your plate. Record levels of crime.” Attacking Mr Khan’s focus on this weekend’s protests and statues, he said: “It’s what I call jazz hands politics. If I wave my hands over here and make a sparkly trick you don’t look at what the real problem is.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
Shaun Bailey, Conservative Party candidate for the London Mayoral Election candidate
“The real problem is you have got to look at crime. You have got to look at perpetrators, making sure fewer young people become perpetrators and look at the victims of crime.” Mr Bailey has a strategy to reduce knife crime in the capital which includes increasing the number of police to 40,000, reopening 38 police stations closed by Mr Khan, having a safe zone in every borough for young Londoners and setting up a second chance fund to rehabilitate first time offenders before they become hardened criminals. Ahead of this weekend’s protests Mr Bailey warned Black Lives Matter that the organisation is in danger to losing its message to extremists. “Black Lives Matter, the organisation, needs to make the distinction between what it wants and what people try to drag them into. The anarchists are the usual suspects who turn up to any demonstration. Black Lives Matter needs to denounce them. They can keep a focus on what they want. “I believe this is a time where people very away from the black community do have sympathy for what is going on. If the message is clear and reasonable then I think they will get a lot of support. If the message is owned by protests which turn into riots then people will just write them off.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Boris Johnson prepares to WALK AWAY from Brexit talks with 'take it or leave it' threat

In what amounts to a take it or leave it offer from the Prime Minister , he will demand that the EU stops its foot dragging in negotiations and works out a deal consistent to the ones it has with other countries which will not tie Britain into its laws and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice or force the UK to surrender its fishing waters .
The blunt message will be delivered at a video conference with the President of the European Council Charles Michel , the President of the European Commission , Ursula von Der Leyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament , David Sassoli .
It comes as new research by the Centre for Brexit Policy ( CBP ) has revealed that the Conservatives would lose all the Red Wall seats they gained from Labour in December if they go soft on Brexit .
Mr Johnson ’ s robust approach follows a major diplomatic victory on Friday when the EU caved in to Britain ’ s demands to intensify the talks over July and accept that there will not be an extension to the transition period .
A UK Government official said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to agree to an intensified timetable for talks , and has been making noises about so-called tunnels .
That ’ s not something we ever wanted and it ’ s welcome that they ’ ve now signed up to a sensible process to take the talks forward .
“ The high level meeting was always envisaged as a moment to push the negotiations forward .
We now need to get this resolved and deliver certainty for businesses at home and in the EU as soon as possible .
“ There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the agreements the EU has already reached with other countries .
But , whatever happens , we will be ready for January 1 , when we will be back in control of our laws , borders and money.
” Michael Gove , the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , and David Frost , the UK ’ s Chief Negotiator , will also take part in the discussions tomorrow .
A source has confirmed that Mr Johnson will make it clear tomorrow that the negotiation now needs to be “ swiftly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public and businesses by the Autumn at the latest.
” Meanwhile , polling by the CBP has confirmed that if the government goes soft on Brexit it could lose dozens of newly won seats in the north of England , midlands and Wales .
The thinktank conducted polling ahead of the official announcement that transition would not be extended on what constituents ’ attitudes would be to an extension .
Tory Brexiteer MPs have privately warned that while officially there can be no extension now , there will be no certainty it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU on January 1 .
One said : “ The last three years have taught us not to take anything for granted even when ministers say something will happen .
We all remember ‘ no deal is better than a bad deal ’ from Theresa May .
That said we trust Boris [ Johnson ] more to deliver.
” Polling in 34 Red Wall seats for the CBP by ComRes Savanta showed that 51 percent to 42 percent , a clear majority of the public in these battleground seats believe that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pretext for delaying Brexit once the transition period for finalising the terms of departure closes on December 31 this year .
The insistence on no delay is even stronger among “ Switchers ” , who voted Labour in 2017 but switched to the Conservatives in 2019 , largely because they rallied to Mr Johnson ’ s battle cry of “ Get Brexit Done ” .
By 56 percent to 43 percent , this pivotal electoral group want Brexit on time or even sooner , a figure that leaps to a 73 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , people who voted Conservative in Red Wall seats in 2017 and 2019 .
The report highlights recent previous research putting the cost of a two-year extension at £380 billion , which could easily lead to no Brexit at a cost to the country of a staggering £4.5 trillion .

Grant Shapps says UK 'will not extend Brexit transition period'
In what amounts to a take it or leave it offer from the Prime Minister, he will demand that the EU stops its foot dragging in negotiations and works out a deal consistent to the ones it has with other countries which will not tie Britain into its laws and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice or force the UK to surrender its fishing waters. The blunt message will be delivered at a video conference with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von Der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli.
It comes as new research by the Centre for Brexit Policy (CBP) has revealed that the Conservatives would lose all the Red Wall seats they gained from Labour in December if they go soft on Brexit. Mr Johnson’s robust approach follows a major diplomatic victory on Friday when the EU caved in to Britain’s demands to intensify the talks over July and accept that there will not be an extension to the transition period. A UK Government official said: “The EU was a little slow to agree to an intensified timetable for talks, and has been making noises about so-called tunnels. That’s not something we ever wanted and it’s welcome that they’ve now signed up to a sensible process to take the talks forward. “The high level meeting was always envisaged as a moment to push the negotiations forward. We now need to get this resolved and deliver certainty for businesses at home and in the EU as soon as possible. “There’s a high quality FTA to be done, based on the agreements the EU has already reached with other countries. But, whatever happens, we will be ready for January 1, when we will be back in control of our laws, borders and money.”
Michel Barnier and Boris Johnson
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and David Frost, the UK’s Chief Negotiator, will also take part in the discussions tomorrow. A source has confirmed that Mr Johnson will make it clear tomorrow that the negotiation now needs to be “swiftly concluded, with certainty provided to the public and businesses by the Autumn at the latest.” Meanwhile, polling by the CBP has confirmed that if the government goes soft on Brexit it could lose dozens of newly won seats in the north of England, midlands and Wales. The thinktank conducted polling ahead of the official announcement that transition would not be extended on what constituents’ attitudes would be to an extension. Tory Brexiteer MPs have privately warned that while officially there can be no extension now, there will be no certainty it will not happen until Britain has fully left the EU on January 1. One said: “The last three years have taught us not to take anything for granted even when ministers say something will happen. We all remember ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ from Theresa May. That said we trust Boris [Johnson] more to deliver.”
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Michael Gove will also take part in the discussions tomorrow
Polling in 34 Red Wall seats for the CBP by ComRes Savanta showed that 51 percent to 42 percent, a clear majority of the public in these battleground seats believe that the Covid-19 crisis should not be used as a pretext for delaying Brexit once the transition period for finalising the terms of departure closes on December 31 this year. The insistence on no delay is even stronger among “Switchers”, who voted Labour in 2017 but switched to the Conservatives in 2019, largely because they rallied to Mr Johnson’s battle cry of “Get Brexit Done”. By 56 percent to 43 percent, this pivotal electoral group want Brexit on time or even sooner, a figure that leaps to a 73 percent to 23 percent majority among “Consistents”, people who voted Conservative in Red Wall seats in 2017 and 2019. The report highlights recent previous research putting the cost of a two-year extension at £380 billion, which could easily lead to no Brexit at a cost to the country of a staggering £4.5 trillion.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--Furious Sadiq Khan tells 'pig-headed' Boris he has 'no choice' but to avoid no deal Brexit

Following the Government 's repeated refusal to request an extension to the transition period , fears have arisen over the likelihood of a no deal Brexit at the end of the year .
With the UK experiencing its largest drop in GDP in history amid the coronavirus crisis , Sadiq Khan has warned about the `` self harm '' of leaving the EU without a deal .
The Mayor of London informed LBC that the Government had `` no choice '' but to secure a deal in order to avoid this outcome .
He told listeners : `` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think even this Government is not that pig-headed .
`` The idea that Johnson , Sunak , Raab and Gove would go into next year , still potentially in the midst of COVID-19 , without a deal with the EU would be the worst form of self-harm this country has ever seen .
`` I think they realise the importance of this . ''
Mr Khan continued : `` They 've got no choice .
We 're talking about levels of mass unemployment we 've not seen since the 1980s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have started to consult their staff on redundancies because they 've been told by the Government that they 've got to pay 20 percent of their wages and they ca n't afford to do so .
`` The Government 's got to be pragmatic , which I know is an oxymoron when it comes to this Government .
`` But they 've got to be pragmatic and realise that actually that a deal with the EU , although they may get a few days of bad press from their friends in the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us to recover from the consequences of COVID-19 . ''
'The Government 's got to be pragmatic , which I know is an oxymoron when it comes to this Gov . '

Sadiq Khan: Government isn’t ‘pig-headed enough’ for no deal
Following the Government's repeated refusal to request an extension to the transition period, fears have arisen over the likelihood of a no deal Brexit at the end of the year. With the UK experiencing its largest drop in GDP in history amid the coronavirus crisis, Sadiq Khan has warned about the "self harm" of leaving the EU without a deal. The Mayor of London informed LBC that the Government had "no choice" but to secure a deal in order to avoid this outcome.
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He told listeners: "I'm confident that we'll do a deal. "I think even this Government is not that pig-headed. "The idea that Johnson, Sunak, Raab and Gove would go into next year, still potentially in the midst of COVID-19, without a deal with the EU would be the worst form of self-harm this country has ever seen. "I think they realise the importance of this." READ MORE: Brexit warning: 'Crushed' UK firms plead PM save 'deep freeze' economy
Furious Sadiq Khan tells 'pig-headed' Boris he has 'no choice' but to avoid no deal Brexit
'I think even this Government is not that pig-headed.'
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Mr Khan continued: "They've got no choice. We're talking about levels of mass unemployment we've not seen since the 1980s. "You'll know that employers have started to consult their staff on redundancies because they've been told by the Government that they've got to pay 20 percent of their wages and they can't afford to do so. "The Government's got to be pragmatic, which I know is an oxymoron when it comes to this Government. "But they've got to be pragmatic and realise that actually that a deal with the EU, although they may get a few days of bad press from their friends in the media, it's worth that short-term pain for us to recover from the consequences of COVID-19."
'The Government's got to be pragmatic, which I know is an oxymoron when it comes to this Gov.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--EU fires back: Brussels snubs Boris Johnson's ‘light touch’ Brexit border plans

Maroš Šefčovič , vice-president of the European Commission who co-chairs a EU-UK committee implementing the Brexit withdrawal agreement said the EU would enforce full customs and regulatory checks immediately after Brexit .
Mr Šefčovic told the Financial Times that while the UK border was a matter for the British government , he stressed the EU would “ robustly maintain ” its equivalent after meeting Michael Gove yesterday .
Downing Street yesterday proposed a temporary light-touch border regime for goods flowing into the UK from the EU .
It comes as the government seek to ease the financial burden on companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Šefčovič added : “ I can assure everyone that the EU will continue to fully protect the integrity of the single market and customs union as well as its financial interest.
” Under the UK plan , all goods will be eligible for tariff payments from January 1st , but traders will have six months to complete customs declarations and make the payments on standard goods , such as clothing and electronics .
Controlled goods such as alcohol and tobacco will not get the exemption and will need to be declared in full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pet food , honey , milk , egg products and all other products of animal origin will require pre-notification and the relevant health documentation from April 1st .
This will also apply to regulated plants and plant products .
Further compliance checks will also be conducted at inland border control posts .
READ MORE : Nigel Farage warns UK ' a laughing stock ' as he issues Brexit warning Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove backtracked on plans to introduce full border checks with the EU when the Brexit transition period ends .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinarily reckless '' not to request an extension .
The Cabinet Office minister formally told the EU on Friday that the UK would not ask for a delay despite concerns the departure would compound the economic chaos inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic .
However , in scrapping plans to immediately introduce full import controls on EU goods in the new year , Mr Gove said Britain would now phase in changes over six months so businesses hampered by COVID-19 can have the `` time to adjust '' .
DO N'T MISS : EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed [ REVEAL ] UK/US trade deal on brink : Brexit agreement NOT a priority for Biden [ REVEAL ] Britons FURIOUS after Nicola Sturgeon demands Brexit extension [ REVEAL ] He said that `` the moment for extension has now passed '' despite a stark warning from the first ministers of Scotland and Wales that the move would lead to `` avoidable '' business closures and redundancies .
The move comes as the UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown , as shops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to slow the virus 's spread .
The Office for National Statistics said that economic activity was down by 20.4 percent in April , the largest drop in a single month since records began in 1997 .

Brexit: Francois slams ‘ludicrous’ Barnier for extension demands
Maroš Šefčovič, vice-president of the European Commission who co-chairs a EU-UK committee implementing the Brexit withdrawal agreement said the EU would enforce full customs and regulatory checks immediately after Brexit. Mr Šefčovic told the Financial Times that while the UK border was a matter for the British government, he stressed the EU would “robustly maintain” its equivalent after meeting Michael Gove yesterday.
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Downing Street yesterday proposed a temporary light-touch border regime for goods flowing into the UK from the EU. It comes as the government seek to ease the financial burden on companies following three months of lockdown. Mr Šefčovič added: “I can assure everyone that the EU will continue to fully protect the integrity of the single market and customs union as well as its financial interest.” Under the UK plan, all goods will be eligible for tariff payments from January 1st, but traders will have six months to complete customs declarations and make the payments on standard goods, such as clothing and electronics.
The UK's transition period will end on December 31st.
Michel Barnier has offered an extension to the transition period.
Controlled goods such as alcohol and tobacco will not get the exemption and will need to be declared in full right away. Meanwhile, meat, pet food, honey, milk, egg products and all other products of animal origin will require pre-notification and the relevant health documentation from April 1st. This will also apply to regulated plants and plant products. Further compliance checks will also be conducted at inland border control posts. READ MORE: Nigel Farage warns UK 'a laughing stock' as he issues Brexit warning
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Michael Gove set out the UK's customs arrangements post-Brexit on Friday.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove backtracked on plans to introduce full border checks with the EU when the Brexit transition period ends. He defied warnings that it would be "extraordinarily reckless" not to request an extension. The Cabinet Office minister formally told the EU on Friday that the UK would not ask for a delay despite concerns the departure would compound the economic chaos inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. However, in scrapping plans to immediately introduce full import controls on EU goods in the new year, Mr Gove said Britain would now phase in changes over six months so businesses hampered by COVID-19 can have the "time to adjust". DON'T MISS:
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Downing Street has made the UK's position on the transition period clear.
He said that "the moment for extension has now passed" despite a stark warning from the first ministers of Scotland and Wales that the move would lead to "avoidable" business closures and redundancies. The move comes as the UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown, as shops and factories closed and workers were sent home to slow the virus's spread. The Office for National Statistics said that economic activity was down by 20.4 percent in April, the largest drop in a single month since records began in 1997.
Fishing is among many of the issues which have caused big divisions in Brexit.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-13--Brexit battle: EU hints at fresh Boris-Merkel clash as UK rules out trade deal extension

Angela Merkel is reported to have told Boris Johnson in a shocking call last October that she didn ’ t agree with his plan for a hi-tech customs border on the island of Ireland .
The German Chancellor is thought to have told the Prime Minister that if Britain wanted to leave the EU “ they could do it no problem ” .
But she is then reported to have said that the UK “ can not leave without leaving Northern Ireland behind in a customs union and in full alignment forever . ''
At the time , a Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The call with Merkel showed the EU has adopted a new position .
`` She made clear a deal is overwhelmingly unlikely and she thinks the EU has a veto on us leaving the customs union .
`` Merkel said that if Germany wanted to leave the EU they could do it no problem , but the UK can not leave without leaving Northern Ireland behind in a customs union and in full alignment forever .
`` It was a very useful clarifying moment in all sorts of ways .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then it means a deal is essentially impossible not just now but ever.
” Ireland and the European Commission said that Mr Johnson ’ s plan which consisted of a blend of customs processing centres near the Irish border streamlined by technology “ was not acceptable ” .
With recent trade talks ending in a stalemate , some officials have hinted of a repeat of the events last October could happen again as the end of the transition period draws closer .
One senior EU source told RTE : “ They learned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go down to the wire ” .
And another said : `` The UK will be worried if they leave it too long , that time pressure will be mostly on their shoulders .
“ It will be the same as the Withdrawal Agreement .
`` The longer you leave it , the less time there will be to change texts .
Then you just have to go off-the-shelf . ''
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove yesterday confirmed the UK Government would not extend the Brexit transition period , after the first ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so .
DO N'T MISS : Nigel Farage warns UK ' a laughing stock ' as he issues Brexit warning [ REVEAL ] Brexit threat : Panicking EU must convince Barnier to compromise NOW [ REVEAL ] Brussels panics over fisheries - MEPs threaten to punish UK [ REVEAL ] In a letter to the Prime Minister , Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford said exiting the transition period at the end of this year , when the UK economy will just be beginning its recovery from coronavirus , would be `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet on Friday , Mr Gove said he has officially given notice to EU negotiators that the UK Government will not request an extension beyond the December 31 deadline .
Mr Gove tweeted : `` I formally confirmed the UK will not extend the transition period & the moment for extension has now passed .
“ On 1 January 2021 we will take back control and regain our political & economic independence . ''

Grant Shapps says UK 'will not extend Brexit transition period'
Angela Merkel is reported to have told Boris Johnson in a shocking call last October that she didn’t agree with his plan for a hi-tech customs border on the island of Ireland. The German Chancellor is thought to have told the Prime Minister that if Britain wanted to leave the EU “they could do it no problem”.
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But she is then reported to have said that the UK “cannot leave without leaving Northern Ireland behind in a customs union and in full alignment forever." At the time, a Number 10 source is reported to have said: "The call with Merkel showed the EU has adopted a new position. "She made clear a deal is overwhelmingly unlikely and she thinks the EU has a veto on us leaving the customs union. "Merkel said that if Germany wanted to leave the EU they could do it no problem, but the UK cannot leave without leaving Northern Ireland behind in a customs union and in full alignment forever.
The call took place in October.
David Frost took part with discussions with Michel Barnier last week.
"It was a very useful clarifying moment in all sorts of ways. If this represents a new established position, then it means a deal is essentially impossible not just now but ever.” Ireland and the European Commission said that Mr Johnson’s plan which consisted of a blend of customs processing centres near the Irish border streamlined by technology “was not acceptable”. With recent trade talks ending in a stalemate, some officials have hinted of a repeat of the events last October could happen again as the end of the transition period draws closer. One senior EU source told RTE: “They learned from the last occasion they shouldn’t go down to the wire”. READ MORE: BBC presenter claims Ipsos poll means unlikely Brexit compromise
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The UK economy could suffer greatly in the event of a no deal Brexit.
And another said: "The UK will be worried if they leave it too long, that time pressure will be mostly on their shoulders. “It will be the same as the Withdrawal Agreement. "The longer you leave it, the less time there will be to change texts. Then you just have to go off-the-shelf." Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove yesterday confirmed the UK Government would not extend the Brexit transition period, after the first ministers of Scotland and Wales called for it to do so. DON'T MISS:
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The EU is remaining firm on access to fishing waters.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford said exiting the transition period at the end of this year, when the UK economy will just be beginning its recovery from coronavirus, would be "extraordinarily reckless". But in a tweet on Friday, Mr Gove said he has officially given notice to EU negotiators that the UK Government will not request an extension beyond the December 31 deadline. Mr Gove tweeted: "I formally confirmed the UK will not extend the transition period & the moment for extension has now passed. “On 1 January 2021 we will take back control and regain our political & economic independence."
Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson had a heated discussion last October.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--BBC refuses to remove bust of former chief who backed Hitler while scrapping Fawlty Towers

After the BBC briefly removed the “ Don ’ t mention the war episode of Fawlty Towers ” and removed Little Britain from their streaming services in response to criticism by leftwing campaigners , questions have been raised about Lord Reith who became the first director general in 1922 and held the position until 1938 .
Lord Reith was a known Nazi sympathiser who praised Hitler when he invaded Czechoslovakia .
On 9th March 1933 Reith wrote `` I am certain that the Nazis will clean things up and put Germany on the way to being a real power in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruthless and most determined '' .
Later , when Prague was occupied , Reith wrote : `` Hitler continues his magnificent efficiency . ''
In an interview in 2006 , his daughter Marista Leishman said he `` revered Hitler '' and respected Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini .
She also said he adopted some of Hitler ’ s principles in running the BBC .
Tory MPs have accused the BBC of acting as cheerleaders for leftwing activists tearing down historic statues on the grounds they are of people who were racists .
This started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colston ’ s statue being pulled down in Bristol and thrown into the harbour .
Meanwhile , Churchill ’ s state in Parliament Square was defaced by the mb and Scout movement founder Robert Baden-Powell ’ s statue was threatened in Poole even though he campaigned against slavery .
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said : “ `` The BBC have been the cheerleaders in this campaign to pull down statues and even taken down programs from their streaming services .
`` People in glass houses though should not throw stones and the BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ founding director general was a well known Nazi sympathiser who revered Adolf Hitler .
`` When will the BBC take down the portrait and bust of Lord Reith and rename the lectures given each year in his honour ?
`` This highlights how ludicrous the witch-hunt against British history is and how hypocritical the BBC has been . ''
But a BBC spokesman pointed out that the founding director general had a distinguished record in the Second World War in the effort to defeat the Nazis .
He said : “ As founding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction of the BBC was as a public service broadcaster independent of political intervention and removed from party politics .
“ His actions at the time and subsequent legacy are in direct opposition to the German radio propaganda operation created under the Nazi regime .
It is also well documented that Lord Reith played a significant role in the Second World War effort , including time in the Royal Navy and in organising the D-Day landings .
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After the BBC briefly removed the “Don’t mention the war episode of Fawlty Towers” and removed Little Britain from their streaming services in response to criticism by leftwing campaigners, questions have been raised about Lord Reith who became the first director general in 1922 and held the position until 1938. Lord Reith was a known Nazi sympathiser who praised Hitler when he invaded Czechoslovakia.
On 9th March 1933 Reith wrote "I am certain that the Nazis will clean things up and put Germany on the way to being a real power in Europe again.... They are being ruthless and most determined". Later, when Prague was occupied, Reith wrote: "Hitler continues his magnificent efficiency." In an interview in 2006, his daughter Marista Leishman said he "revered Hitler" and respected Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini. She also said he adopted some of Hitler’s principles in running the BBC.
Lord Reith became the first director general in 1922 and held the position until 1938
Marista Leishman, daughter of Lord Reith
Tory MPs have accused the BBC of acting as cheerleaders for leftwing activists tearing down historic statues on the grounds they are of people who were racists. This started with former 18th century slave trader Edward Colston’s statue being pulled down in Bristol and thrown into the harbour. Meanwhile, Churchill’s state in Parliament Square was defaced by the mb and Scout movement founder Robert Baden-Powell’s statue was threatened in Poole even though he campaigned against slavery. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said: “"The BBC have been the cheerleaders in this campaign to pull down statues and even taken down programs from their streaming services. "People in glass houses though should not throw stones and the BBC is particularly vulnerable given that it's founding director general was a well known Nazi sympathiser who revered Adolf Hitler.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Scots face waiting THREE years for surgery because Nicola Sturgeon 'paralysed with fear'

Surgeon Jon Dearing took a swipe at the First Minister after claiming that operating theatres could have remained open safely despite coronavirus .
He said that the Scottish Government was “ paralysed with fear ” of a second spike in coronavirus cases which could potentially create a waiting list of three years .
The Orthopaedic specialist stressed that he and many colleagues were “ intensely frustrated ” at being left “ twiddling their thumbs ” while many hospitals remain empty .
He claimed the Scottish Government ’ s approach is forcing many patients to travel south of the border to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dearing told The Sunday Mail Scotland : “ We should be getting going and the Government is not letting us , we are n't being given permission to get cracking .
“ In England and elsewhere in Europe , elective surgery started weeks ago but in Scotland , it ’ s still being blocked .
“ I don ’ t know why they ’ re doing this but my personal opinion is there are two elements to it .
“ The first is that the NHS still isn ’ t set up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of having staff in the right places , though in many areas it is .
“ The second is , they ’ re terrified of a second spike .
They ’ re paralysed by the fear of being seen to do the wrong thing but when we had the first spike , surgical wards sat empty while surgeons were sat twiddling their thumbs .
“ We just weren ’ t overwhelmed the first time around.
” READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon SHAMED : Scottish leader 'made mistakes from the start' Dr Dearing said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping beds free in case of another wave of the disease .
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there is a backlog of `` at least 80,000 '' Scots waiting for surgery .
Mr Leonard told the First Minister in Holyrood : `` Many are waiting anxiously , many are waiting in pain .
`` So we will need to use every available resource to get people booked in for procedures . ''
DO N'T MISS : Nicola Sturgeon faces HUGE backlash amid plans to delay exams [ REVEAL ] Is it fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extinction ’ [ REVEAL ] Nicola Sturgeon begs Boris Johnson for extra money [ REVEAL ] MSP Monica Lennon , Scottish Labour health representative , added : “ It 's extremely worrying that some patients could be waiting years for surgery because the Scottish Government doesn ’ t know which way to turn.
” In response to the concerns , the Scottish Government said that an evidence-based , cautious and phased approach to resuming NHS services , including orthopaedic surgery was being followed .
A spokesman added : “ The safety and wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a top priority , which is why we are taking a cautious approach as we take these next steps.
” At the same time , Scotland 's Health Secretary has raised issues over communication between the devolved administrations and Westminster on coronavirus .

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Surgeon Jon Dearing took a swipe at the First Minister after claiming that operating theatres could have remained open safely despite coronavirus. He said that the Scottish Government was “paralysed with fear” of a second spike in coronavirus cases which could potentially create a waiting list of three years.
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The Orthopaedic specialist stressed that he and many colleagues were “intensely frustrated” at being left “twiddling their thumbs” while many hospitals remain empty. He claimed the Scottish Government’s approach is forcing many patients to travel south of the border to receive private treatment in England. Dr Dearing told The Sunday Mail Scotland: “We should be getting going and the Government is not letting us, we aren't being given permission to get cracking. “In England and elsewhere in Europe, elective surgery started weeks ago but in Scotland, it’s still being blocked.
The Scottish Government has come under fire over waiting times for surgery.
Nicola Sturgeon delivering a briefing.
“I don’t know why they’re doing this but my personal opinion is there are two elements to it. “The first is that the NHS still isn’t set up in some areas of the country in terms of having staff in the right places, though in many areas it is. “The second is, they’re terrified of a second spike. They’re paralysed by the fear of being seen to do the wrong thing but when we had the first spike, surgical wards sat empty while surgeons were sat twiddling their thumbs. “We just weren’t overwhelmed the first time around.” READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon SHAMED: Scottish leader 'made mistakes from the start'
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It could be three years for patients to get NHS surgery.
Dr Dearing said that the Scottish Government appeared to be keeping beds free in case of another wave of the disease. Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there is a backlog of "at least 80,000" Scots waiting for surgery. Mr Leonard told the First Minister in Holyrood: "Many are waiting anxiously, many are waiting in pain. "So we will need to use every available resource to get people booked in for procedures." DON'T MISS:
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Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman.
MSP Monica Lennon, Scottish Labour health representative, added: “It's extremely worrying that some patients could be waiting years for surgery because the Scottish Government doesn’t know which way to turn.” In response to the concerns, the Scottish Government said that an evidence-based, cautious and phased approach to resuming NHS services, including orthopaedic surgery was being followed. A spokesman added: “The safety and wellbeing of NHS staff and patients continues to be a top priority, which is why we are taking a cautious approach as we take these next steps.” At the same time, Scotland's Health Secretary has raised issues over communication between the devolved administrations and Westminster on coronavirus.
NHS Louisa Jordan in Glasgow.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Schools reopening: All schools must open in September

The Prime Minister and the Education Secretary are working to ensure children catch up on the learning they have missed as a result of the pandemic and return to school when the summer holidays end .
Last week there were questions over a September return when Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was the `` working plan '' to open up schools fully at the start of the academic year `` at the earliest '' .
But Mr Johnson and Gavin Williamson insisted that all schools must open their gates in September .
Last week the Government dropped plans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in school before the end of term .
But Mr Johnson is clear that he sees `` massive importance '' in this catch-up programme and `` not just for economic purposes but for social justice '' .
He has asked for a wide-ranging package to be drawn up , focusing not only on helping youngsters over the summer but from September onward .
The PM is worried not all youngsters will have benefited from the `` remote learning '' at home enjoyed by those in better-off families .
A Downing Street source said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the closures have had an impact on all children but particularly the most disadvantaged and vulnerable .
`` He appreciates the consequences of months out of school and this package will be focused on providing extended support .
`` The PM is also grateful for the hard work of teachers , parents and schools to keep educating children throughout this difficult period . ''
Mr Williamson has confirmed schools will not be open during summer , so detailed work can continue with schools , councils and unions to make sure all children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe to do so .
The Government will also announce plans for more primaryage pupils to return before the summer break .
Schools will be able to accept pupils from a year group other than Reception , Year 1 andYear 6 .
However , this will only happen if they have the capacity and can ensure that pupils continue to learn in groups of up to 15 with a range of protective measures in place .
The latest figures show that more than 70 percent of primaries are now open to pupils for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers , said teachers and school leaders are `` more concerned than anybody about the impact of coronavirus on this generation '' .
Like the PM , he is worried about those struggling to learn at home and being in danger of falling behind .
Mr Whiteman said : `` Schools have done an incredible job providing remote learning but there has been low engagement from some pupils , especially those already at risk of falling behind .
Lack of access to technology and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recovering this lost learning wo n't be a quick or easy job .
It will take a considerable long-term investment of time , money , energy and resources , which the Government must recognise and provide . ''

All schools must open in September
The Prime Minister and the Education Secretary are working to ensure children catch up on the learning they have missed as a result of the pandemic and return to school when the summer holidays end. Last week there were questions over a September return when Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was the "working plan" to open up schools fully at the start of the academic year "at the earliest".
But Mr Johnson and Gavin Williamson insisted that all schools must open their gates in September. Last week the Government dropped plans for all primary-age children to spend four weeks in school before the end of term. But Mr Johnson is clear that he sees "massive importance" in this catch-up programme and "not just for economic purposes but for social justice". He has asked for a wide-ranging package to be drawn up, focusing not only on helping youngsters over the summer but from September onward. The PM is worried not all youngsters will have benefited from the "remote learning" at home enjoyed by those in better-off families.
Gavin Williamson wants more pupils in class
A Downing Street source said: "The PM is acutely aware that the closures have had an impact on all children but particularly the most disadvantaged and vulnerable. "He appreciates the consequences of months out of school and this package will be focused on providing extended support. "The PM is also grateful for the hard work of teachers, parents and schools to keep educating children throughout this difficult period." Mr Williamson has confirmed schools will not be open during summer, so detailed work can continue with schools, councils and unions to make sure all children are able to return in September if safe to do so. The Government will also announce plans for more primaryage pupils to return before the summer break. Schools will be able to accept pupils from a year group other than Reception,Year 1 andYear 6. However, this will only happen if they have the capacity and can ensure that pupils continue to learn in groups of up to 15 with a range of protective measures in place.
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The latest figures show that more than 70 percent of primaries are now open to pupils for the eligible age groups. Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, said teachers and school leaders are "more concerned than anybody about the impact of coronavirus on this generation". Like the PM, he is worried about those struggling to learn at home and being in danger of falling behind. Mr Whiteman said: "Schools have done an incredible job providing remote learning but there has been low engagement from some pupils, especially those already at risk of falling behind. Lack of access to technology and internet has also hindered learning. "Recovering this lost learning won't be a quick or easy job. It will take a considerable long-term investment of time, money, energy and resources, which the Government must recognise and provide."
The latest figures show that more than 70 percent of primaries are now open to pupils for the eligible age groups


thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Boris Johnson told to send message to Asia by banning eating dog meat

In the UK the sale of dog and cat meat is illegal but there is no ban on eating it .
Romford Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell argues that until Britain outlaws consumption of these widely-loved animals “ we are in no position to tell other countries they should ban the practice ” .
Humane Society International ( HSI ) warns that 30 million dogs a year are killed across Asia for meat .
Mr Rosindell claimed that “ often these are stolen pets that are tortured before being eaten to supposedly make them taste better ” .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kong charity , World Dog Alliance ’ s campaign to ban the human consumption of dog meat in the UK ...
Dogs and cats should never be food and we must use our influence to encourage other nations , where dogs are butchered for their meat , to stop this horrific trade.
” Dog-lovers have welcomed recent steps in China to clamp down on dog-eating .
In April , China ’ s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs included dogs on a draft list of animals banned from consumption , citing their status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This came on the heels of Shenzhen becoming the first Chinese city to introduce a ban .
Last year HSI said China was understood to be responsible for killing “ 10 million of the estimated 30 million dogs and four million of the 10 million cats slaughtered each year worldwide for human consumption.
” Mr Rosindell argued that the moves in China to protect the animals showed that international pressure was effective .
He said : “ Recently , when announcing a welcome ban on dog meat consumption , officials from Shenzhen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many developed countries the consumption of pets such as dogs and cats is already banned .
They went on to say that the new law therefore serves as the norm which strongly suggests that places such as Shenzhen take account of animal welfare laws in other nations and it demonstrates the impact that action from countries like us can have on others.
” However , when he asked if the UK Government would legislate to ban dog-eating , environment minister Victoria Prentis argued the law did not need to be changed .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public ’ s high regard for animal welfare , including the welfare of dogs and cats , and we are committed to making the UK a world leader in protection of animals now we have left the EU .
The Government is appalled by the prospect of dogs and cats being consumed .
“ However , it is already illegal to sell dog and cat meat for human consumption and the Government has seen no evidence that dog and cat meat is being sold or consumed in this country .
We are confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message that the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats will never be acceptable .
“ The Foreign and Commonwealth Office raises concerns about the welfare of animals with other governments at every suitable opportunity , and we are pleased to hear that authorities in China are proposing to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat .
”

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In the UK the sale of dog and cat meat is illegal but there is no ban on eating it. Romford Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell argues that until Britain outlaws consumption of these widely-loved animals “we are in no position to tell other countries they should ban the practice”.
Humane Society International (HSI) warns that 30 million dogs a year are killed across Asia for meat. Mr Rosindell claimed that “often these are stolen pets that are tortured before being eaten to supposedly make them taste better”. He said: “I have been supporting the Hong Kong charity, World Dog Alliance’s campaign to ban the human consumption of dog meat in the UK... Dogs and cats should never be food and we must use our influence to encourage other nations, where dogs are butchered for their meat, to stop this horrific trade.” Dog-lovers have welcomed recent steps in China to clamp down on dog-eating. In April, China’s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs included dogs on a draft list of animals banned from consumption, citing their status as a “special companion animal”.
Boris Johnson told to send message to Asia by banning eating dog meat
Humane Society International (HSI) warns that 30 million dogs a year are killed across Asia for meat
This came on the heels of Shenzhen becoming the first Chinese city to introduce a ban.
Last year HSI said China was understood to be responsible for killing “10 million of the estimated 30 million dogs and four million of the 10 million cats slaughtered each year worldwide for human consumption.”
Mr Rosindell argued that the moves in China to protect the animals showed that international pressure was effective.
He said: “Recently, when announcing a welcome ban on dog meat consumption, officials from Shenzhen justified the ban by highlighting how in many developed countries the consumption of pets such as dogs and cats is already banned. They went on to say that the new law therefore serves as the norm which strongly suggests that places such as Shenzhen take account of animal welfare laws in other nations and it demonstrates the impact that action from countries like us can have on others.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-14--Brexit shock: NHS could be put BACK on the table in US trade deal if THIS happens

Joe Biden is on course to topple Donald Trump in the race for the White House with the latest CNN poll handing the former vice-president a 14-point lead .
The Democrat nominee has previously voiced his opposition to the UK leaving the EU and according the experts Mr Biden would take a different stance to negotiations with Britain compared to Mr Trump .
According to Inderjeet Parmar , Professor of International Politics at the City University London , Mr Biden would be under pressure by the radical left-wing Democrats to include healthcare as part of an agreement .
Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the NHS in any deal but later backtracked his comments following a public backlash , and rejection from Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
However the debate could be reignited in a Biden administration , with the 77-year-old under pressure from supporters including US Senator Elizabeth Warren , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and socialist Bernie Sanders .
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders , was the last Democrat standing in the Primary contest against Mr Biden and carries huge waves of support from within the party and across the US .
The 78-year-old has called Medicare for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance industry .
Professor Palmar said a Biden trade deal would have a greater focus on health , safety and environmental aspects .
He told Express.co.uk : “ Biden would be under pressure from the Left of his party given the strength of Sanders , Warren , AOC wing .
“ There might also be issues regarding the NHS opening up .
“ But the Democrats are largely still a party of big business so the changes might be relatively limited – and once any administration makes major gains , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reverse them .
“ And I ’ m certain that the US-UK deal will be conducted with the US-EU deal in mind , so that would complicate things even more.
” The prospect of the NHS being up for the taking was thrust into the spotlight last summer , when Mr Trump said a trade deal would involve everything .
READ MORE : EU row over fisheries : Macron stuns Brussels by blocking Barnier In June 2019 , the US President said : “ When you 're dealing in trade , everything is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge public backlash , Mr Johnson insisted the NHS would not form any part of negotiations .
Speaking in July 2019 , the Prime Minister told the House of Commons : “ Under no circumstances would we agree to any deal , any free trade deal that put the NHS on the table .
It is not for sale.
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Brexit: UK-US trade deal ‘might be the first’ predicts expert
Joe Biden is on course to topple Donald Trump in the race for the White House with the latest CNN poll handing the former vice-president a 14-point lead. The Democrat nominee has previously voiced his opposition to the UK leaving the EU and according the experts Mr Biden would take a different stance to negotiations with Britain compared to Mr Trump.
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According to Inderjeet Parmar, Professor of International Politics at the City University London, Mr Biden would be under pressure by the radical left-wing Democrats to include healthcare as part of an agreement. Donald Trump has previously flirted with the idea of including the NHS in any deal but later backtracked his comments following a public backlash, and rejection from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However the debate could be reignited in a Biden administration, with the 77-year-old under pressure from supporters including US Senator Elizabeth Warren, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and socialist Bernie Sanders.
The NHS could from part of a post-Brexit trade deal with the US
Joe Biden is leading the race to become US President according to the latest polls
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, was the last Democrat standing in the Primary contest against Mr Biden and carries huge waves of support from within the party and across the US. The 78-year-old has called Medicare for All plan that would nationalise the health insurance industry. Professor Palmar said a Biden trade deal would have a greater focus on health, safety and environmental aspects. He told Express.co.uk: “Biden would be under pressure from the Left of his party given the strength of Sanders, Warren, AOC wing.
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Boris Johnson shakes hands with Donald Trump at the NATO summit in December
“There might also be issues regarding the NHS opening up. “But the Democrats are largely still a party of big business so the changes might be relatively limited – and once any administration makes major gains, it’s very hard for a new admin to reverse them. “And I’m certain that the US-UK deal will be conducted with the US-EU deal in mind, so that would complicate things even more.” The prospect of the NHS being up for the taking was thrust into the spotlight last summer, when Mr Trump said a trade deal would involve everything. READ MORE: EU row over fisheries: Macron stuns Brussels by blocking Barnier
Boris Johnson has previously ruled out a deal involving the NHS
In June 2019, the US President said: “When you're dealing in trade, everything is on the table." Following a huge public backlash, Mr Johnson insisted the NHS would not form any part of negotiations. Speaking in July 2019, the Prime Minister told the House of Commons: “Under no circumstances would we agree to any deal, any free trade deal that put the NHS on the table. It is not for sale.” During his last visit to the UK in December 2019 to mark the 70th anniversary of NATO, Mr Trump backtracked on his comments on the NHS and insisted he would not even accept it on silver platter. DON'T MISS MEPs threaten to veto Brexit deal unless UK is locked to EU rules [INSIGHT]
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