thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--EU exploits Biden's victory to launch secret plot against UK in Brexit trade deal talks

Brexit negotiations enter a critical juncture this week with time running out for any deal to be agreed and then ratified by the December 31 deadline .
State aid and fishing have remained the main areas of contention between the two sides , but EU sources have now added their concern over the UK ’ s climate change obligations .
A Brussels source has indicated that “ environment protection ” had now become one of the main areas of divergence between the two sides .
Sky News 's Sam Coates said : “ According to Brussels source , the Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintaining standards in climate change , employment relations and environmental protection .
Not fish .
“ Interesting that climate change explicitly in this list .
“ As a happy coincidence highlighting differences in environmental standards might allow Brussels to throw a spanner in the works of Boris Johnson 's pitch to Biden on climate change .
“ EU types asking whether US can trust Boris Johnson on climate if he won ’ t agree to EU standards.
” While obligations towards fighting climate change have remained a sticking point during Brexit talks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had been referenced .
President-elect , Joe Biden has been a strong advocate of the green economy and within his manifesto , he has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
Within his manifesto , the President-elect has pledged to establish a defence mechanism to include climate change targets by the end of his first-term .
He has also pledged to invest in clean energy and recommit to the Paris Agreement .
JUST IN : Boris warned UK MUST agree EU deal to have Biden 's support on security Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paris agreement on climate change which holds nations to keeping global heating below to below 2C .
However , a UK official has shrugged off the EU 's threat , arguing Britain 's standards are more stringent than n the continent .
They said : “ The problem with climate is whether they will keep up with our standards.
” The UK has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and is also pledging to phase out petrol and diesel cars .
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Although Mr Biden has not yet commented on current negotiations since winning the election , the President-elect did insist any UK trade deal would be harmed if the Good Friday Agreement was violated .
He claimed if the Internal Market Bill imposes a hard border on Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacted .
He said : “ We can ’ t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit .
“ Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border.
” Mr Biden has previously indicated to insiders his disagreement with Brexit while Mr Trump supported the UK ’ s exit from the EU .
Some experts , such as Johann Wadephul , deputy chair for the CDU foreign affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look to concentrate more so on the EU rather than the UK .

Brexit: Gordon Brown says UK ‘can’t fall out’ with US and EU
Brexit negotiations enter a critical juncture this week with time running out for any deal to be agreed and then ratified by the December 31 deadline. State aid and fishing have remained the main areas of contention between the two sides, but EU sources have now added their concern over the UK’s climate change obligations. A Brussels source has indicated that “environment protection” had now become one of the main areas of divergence between the two sides.
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Sky News's Sam Coates said: “According to Brussels source, the Brexit stumbling blocks remaining be state aid, maintaining standards in climate change, employment relations and environmental protection. Not fish. “Interesting that climate change explicitly in this list. “As a happy coincidence highlighting differences in environmental standards might allow Brussels to throw a spanner in the works of Boris Johnson's pitch to Biden on climate change. “EU types asking whether US can trust Boris Johnson on climate if he won’t agree to EU standards.”
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While obligations towards fighting climate change have remained a sticking point during Brexit talks, Coates insisted it was the first time it had been referenced. President-elect, Joe Biden has been a strong advocate of the green economy and within his manifesto, he has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Within his manifesto, the President-elect has pledged to establish a defence mechanism to include climate change targets by the end of his first-term. He has also pledged to invest in clean energy and recommit to the Paris Agreement. JUST IN: Boris warned UK MUST agree EU deal to have Biden's support on security
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Under Donald Trump, the US rejected the Paris agreement on climate change which holds nations to keeping global heating below to below 2C. However, a UK official has shrugged off the EU's threat, arguing Britain's standards are more stringent than n the continent. They said: “The problem with climate is whether they will keep up with our standards.” The UK has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and is also pledging to phase out petrol and diesel cars. DON'T MISS
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Britain is also chairing the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow next year. Although Mr Biden has not yet commented on current negotiations since winning the election, the President-elect did insist any UK trade deal would be harmed if the Good Friday Agreement was violated. He claimed if the Internal Market Bill imposes a hard border on Ireland, a UK-US trade deal would be impacted. He said: “We can’t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit.
Brexit: UK ‘must secure deal for Biden’s support’ says expert
“Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border.” Mr Biden has previously indicated to insiders his disagreement with Brexit while Mr Trump supported the UK’s exit from the EU. Some experts, such as Johann Wadephul, deputy chair for the CDU foreign affairs group, claimed the Biden administration will look to concentrate more so on the EU rather than the UK.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Julia Hartley-Brewer blasts Labour being 'hypocritical' on Brexit amid Trump election row

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TalkRadio host Julia Hartley-Brewer argued it was hypocritical for Remainer Labour Party members to attack Donald Trump for not accepting the US election result .
Ms Harlety-Brewer posed this argument to Shadow Attorney General Lord Charles Falconer while speaking to him on her show .
She argued many members of the Labour Party refused to accept the Brexit result and campaigned strongly against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted that the two instances were significantly different , however .
Ms Hartley-Brewer said : `` Did you not think it was a little strange that so many people were querying Donald Trump and his questioning of the election and his refusal to accept the outcome of the election .
`` When a lot of these people including your colleagues and others have spent the last four years trying to question a public election here in the UK .
`` They have been refusing to accept the 2016 Brexit referendum result and refusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been questioning , challenging it in the courts and claiming it was bought and done for by the Russians as opposed to ordinary British people casting their votes as they saw fit .
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US Election: Falconer grilled on 'hypocrisy' of Trump criticism
TalkRadio host Julia Hartley-Brewer argued it was hypocritical for Remainer Labour Party members to attack Donald Trump for not accepting the US election result. Ms Harlety-Brewer posed this argument to Shadow Attorney General Lord Charles Falconer while speaking to him on her show. She argued many members of the Labour Party refused to accept the Brexit result and campaigned strongly against it after the referendum.
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Lord Falconer insisted that the two instances were significantly different, however. Ms Hartley-Brewer said: "Did you not think it was a little strange that so many people were querying Donald Trump and his questioning of the election and his refusal to accept the outcome of the election. "When a lot of these people including your colleagues and others have spent the last four years trying to question a public election here in the UK. "They have been refusing to accept the 2016 Brexit referendum result and refusing to abide by that. "They have been questioning, challenging it in the courts and claiming it was bought and done for by the Russians as opposed to ordinary British people casting their votes as they saw fit. DON'T MISS: Boris warned UK MUST agree EU deal to have Biden's support on security
Julia Hartley-Brewer exposes clear Brexit 'hypocrisy' from Labour over Trump election row
Julia Hartley-Brewer argued it was hypocritical for Remainer Labour Party members to attack Donald Trump for not accepting the US election result
"They have tried to overturn it with a second referendum. "Isn't it a bit hypocritical for a large cohort of the Labour Party and the front bench of the Labour Party right now to accuse Donald Trump of doing something that they have spent the last four years doing?" Lord Falconer argued that the two issues were completely different as he said Mr Trump's claims were not based on evidence. He replied: "Well, I do think the two things are absolutely different.
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Julia Hartley-Brewer: Lord Falconer argued that the two issues were completely different as he said Mr Trump's claims were not based on evidence.
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Julia Hartley-Brewer claimed it was "a bit rich" for Labour Party members to attack Donald Trump for doing something they had done with the Brexit referendum


thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--House of Lords threatens Brexit defeat TODAY - No10 lashes out ahead of crunch vote

The House of Lords is expected to vote down the UK Internal Market Bill this afternoon , sending the controversial legislation back to the House of Commons .
Peers are expected to vote on an amendment calling for the removal of measures the Government has admitted would give it powers to break international law in a `` very specific and limited way '' .
Peers are concerned the bill could override clauses in the Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland - something US President-Elect Joe Biden has warned would scupper US trade talks .
Whitehall sources have dismissed claims No10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House by abandoning the legislation if a trade deal is brokered with the EU during negotiations this week .
They told Express.co.uk : “ We are committed to bringing forward the UK Internal Market Bill .
“ We need to be prepared and maintain our internal market ensuring certainty for businesses and consumers across the UK.
” Referring to potential hurdles in bringing forward the Bill , including the House of Lords , a senior Government source added : “ Annoying barriers will be dealt with as the Government needs to keep working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Environment Secretary George Eustice also warned Peers this morning the Government would reinstate controversial clauses which enable ministers to break international laws if they tried to strip them out .
Mr Eustice said : “ The UK Internal Market Bill is not about undermining the Belfast Agreement , it 's about standing behind it , making sure that it works and looking after the interests of Northern Ireland , making sure the peace and stability that 's been hard-won there can carry on .
“ All of that work is being done and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be no need for checks on the Northern Ireland border.
” READ MORE : Barnier shamed for ignoring UK sovereignty as Brexit talks restart The Bill will ensure the UK has stable internal trade after the end of the transition period on December 31st .
The legislation will also establish an independent monitoring body , the Office for the Internal Market ( OIM ) , aimed at supporting the smooth running of trade within the UK .
The body will sit within the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) and provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the devolved administrations on regulation which may damage the internal market .
Mr Biden has also previously warned the UK over the draft legislation , saying it could threaten the Good Friday Agreement .
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also stressed Downing Street should scrap the controversial legislation if he wants to develop a world-leading alliance with the incoming Biden administration .
Sir Keir said this morning : `` He , like governments across the world , will take a dim view if our Prime Minister ploughs ahead with proposals to undermine that agreement .
`` If the Government is serious about a reset in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it should take an early first step and drop these proposals . ''

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The House of Lords is expected to vote down the UK Internal Market Bill this afternoon, sending the controversial legislation back to the House of Commons. Peers are expected to vote on an amendment calling for the removal of measures the Government has admitted would give it powers to break international law in a "very specific and limited way".
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Peers are concerned the bill could override clauses in the Withdrawal Agreement relating to Northern Ireland - something US President-Elect Joe Biden has warned would scupper US trade talks. Whitehall sources have dismissed claims No10 could avoid a clash with the White House by abandoning the legislation if a trade deal is brokered with the EU during negotiations this week. They told Express.co.uk: “We are committed to bringing forward the UK Internal Market Bill. “We need to be prepared and maintain our internal market ensuring certainty for businesses and consumers across the UK.”
Peers will vote on the Bill later
The House of Lords
Referring to potential hurdles in bringing forward the Bill, including the House of Lords, a senior Government source added: “Annoying barriers will be dealt with as the Government needs to keep working on this crucial piece of legislation.” Environment Secretary George Eustice also warned Peers this morning the Government would reinstate controversial clauses which enable ministers to break international laws if they tried to strip them out. Mr Eustice said: “The UK Internal Market Bill is not about undermining the Belfast Agreement, it's about standing behind it, making sure that it works and looking after the interests of Northern Ireland, making sure the peace and stability that's been hard-won there can carry on. “All of that work is being done and because that work is being done there will be no need for checks on the Northern Ireland border.” READ MORE: Barnier shamed for ignoring UK sovereignty as Brexit talks restart
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The devolved nations have raised concerns about the plans
The House of Lords will vote this afternoon
Mr Biden, who is of Irish heritage, warned the Good Friday Agreement cannot be "a casualty of Brexit" and said a UK-US trade deal would be dependent on the peace terms being upheld. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also stressed Downing Street should scrap the controversial legislation if he wants to develop a world-leading alliance with the incoming Biden administration. Sir Keir said this morning: "He, like governments across the world, will take a dim view if our Prime Minister ploughs ahead with proposals to undermine that agreement. "If the Government is serious about a reset in its relationship with the United States, then it should take an early first step and drop these proposals."
Boris Johnson has defended the Bill


thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Gordon Brown warns Boris Johnson there is 'no way' Britain can 'fall out' with US AND EU

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The former Prime Minister told BBC Breakfast 's Dan Walker that the Internal Market Bill will not be implemented .
He added that Joe Biden will want to have a good relationship with Britain but he will require Mr Johnson to work with him on issues that concern American opinion .
Mr Walker asked : `` Is your suspicion that the Internal Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Brown replied : `` I think they will keep it on the statute because they can get it through but I do not think it will be implemented .
`` There is no way Britain can afford to fall out with the United States and then fall out with the European Union and become completely isolated .
`` Boris Johnson has miscalculated on this and the sooner he gets out of this bind that he has put himself in the better .
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Brexit: Gordon Brown says UK ‘can’t fall out’ with US and EU
The former Prime Minister told BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker that the Internal Market Bill will not be implemented. He added that Joe Biden will want to have a good relationship with Britain but he will require Mr Johnson to work with him on issues that concern American opinion.
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Mr Walker asked: "Is your suspicion that the Internal Market Bill will have to be shelved?" Mr Brown replied: "I think they will keep it on the statute because they can get it through but I do not think it will be implemented. "There is no way Britain can afford to fall out with the United States and then fall out with the European Union and become completely isolated. "Boris Johnson has miscalculated on this and the sooner he gets out of this bind that he has put himself in the better. READ MORE: SNP explodes at Boris Johnson in row over Brexit deal 'power grab'
Gordon Brown is a former UK Prime Minister
Joe Biden is the President-elect of the US
"Joe Biden can help him do that." The former Prime Minister added regarding the President-elect: "He will want good relations with Britain but they will depend on Boris Johnson working closely with America on issues that worry American opinion." Mr Brown also warned that a post-Brexit trade deal with America will not be a "realistic option" while the Internal Market Bill's threat remains. He told the BBC that Joe Biden is worried about the Good Friday Agreement.
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Gordon Brown highlighted the Good Friday Agreement as a potential stumbling block


thedailyexpress--2020-11-10--'How ironic' Brexit Bill critic Lord Howard NEVER tolerated dissent as Tory leader says MP

Daniel Kawczynski , Tory MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham , made his remarks as the Lords voted to strip out key elements of the legislation after a lengthy debate in the Upper Chamber in a move which is unlikely to impress Boris Johnson with time rapidly running out to seal a trade deal with the EU .
The Bill is highly controversial because it gives the Government powers to override certain aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU - and therefore , by the admission of Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis , breaches international law .
During his speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lord Howard said it would be hard to criticise other countries for failing to stick to the rules of the UK did not .
However , Mr Kawczynski was unimpressed , telling Express.co.uk : `` He would never tolerate any deviation from Party Line is how I remember him , so this is rather ironic . ''
Mr Kawczynski , a long-term critic of the Lords added : `` The Government must not cave in to the demands of these unelected and unaccountable Lords over an issue of such a monumental constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we acknowledge how essential the Internal Market Bill is to the sanctity of our new independence and sovereignty . ''
Lord Howard said `` nothing has changed '' since Mr Lewis 's admission .
He said : `` Since then , as far as I 'm aware , no Government minister has sought to resile from his words .
READ MORE : John Major gives backing to Scottish Indy referendum in snub to Boris Lord Howard added : `` How can we reproach other countries - Russia , China , Iran - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ourselves have such scant regard for the treaties we sign up to , when we ourselves set such a lamentable example ? ''
Highlighting suggestions that opposition to the Bill was fuelled by a lingering desire to thwart Brexit , he said : `` That suggestion has a very dangerous implication for those who advance it .
`` It implies that only those who voted for us to remain in the European Union care about the rule of law , or the importance of keeping one 's words , or the sanctity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am in a position which enables me confidently to contradict that implication .
I voted and campaigned for Brexit and I do not for one moment regret or resile from that vote .
`` But I want the independent sovereign state that I voted for to be a country which holds its head up high in the world , that keeps its word , that upholds the rule of law and that honours its treaty obligations . ''
Mr Howard stressed : `` I wanted to be an independent country which truly is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am dismayed that the Government , the Government which I have supported for so long and which I have very , very rarely disagreed with and rebelled against , that that Government has chosen as one of the first assertions of its newly-won sovereignty to break its word , to break international law and to renege on a treaty it signed barely a year ago .

Lord Howard says ‘nothing has changed’ on Internal Market Bill
Daniel Kawczynski, Tory MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, made his remarks as the Lords voted to strip out key elements of the legislation after a lengthy debate in the Upper Chamber in a move which is unlikely to impress Boris Johnson with time rapidly running out to seal a trade deal with the EU. The Bill is highly controversial because it gives the Government powers to override certain aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU - and therefore, by the admission of Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, breaches international law.
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He would never tolerate any deviation from Party Line is how I remember him Daniel Kawczynski MP
During his speech in the Chamber prior to the vote, Lord Howard said it would be hard to criticise other countries for failing to stick to the rules of the UK did not. However, Mr Kawczynski was unimpressed, telling Express.co.uk: "He would never tolerate any deviation from Party Line is how I remember him, so this is rather ironic." Mr Kawczynski, a long-term critic of the Lords added: "The Government must not cave in to the demands of these unelected and unaccountable Lords over an issue of such a monumental constitutional impact.
Daniel Kawczynski MP and Lord Howard of Lympne
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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"The Commons has spoken and we acknowledge how essential the Internal Market Bill is to the sanctity of our new independence and sovereignty." Lord Howard said "nothing has changed" since Mr Lewis's admission. He said: "Since then, as far as I'm aware, no Government minister has sought to resile from his words. READ MORE: John Major gives backing to Scottish Indy referendum in snub to Boris
The then-Michael Howard when Tory leader in 2005
Daniel Kawczynski MP said Lord Howard did not tolerate dissent when leader
Peers in the House of Lords this evening
Lord Howard added: "How can we reproach other countries - Russia, China, Iran - if their behaviour becomes reprehensible when we ourselves have such scant regard for the treaties we sign up to, when we ourselves set such a lamentable example?" Highlighting suggestions that opposition to the Bill was fuelled by a lingering desire to thwart Brexit, he said: "That suggestion has a very dangerous implication for those who advance it. "It implies that only those who voted for us to remain in the European Union care about the rule of law, or the importance of keeping one's words, or the sanctity of international treaties.
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"Fortunately, I am in a position which enables me confidently to contradict that implication. I voted and campaigned for Brexit and I do not for one moment regret or resile from that vote. "But I want the independent sovereign state that I voted for to be a country which holds its head up high in the world, that keeps its word, that upholds the rule of law and that honours its treaty obligations." Mr Howard stressed: "I wanted to be an independent country which truly is a beacon unto the nations and I am dismayed that the Government, the Government which I have supported for so long and which I have very, very rarely disagreed with and rebelled against, that that Government has chosen as one of the first assertions of its newly-won sovereignty to break its word, to break international law and to renege on a treaty it signed barely a year ago.
Brandon Lewis has admitted the Bill would break international law


thedailyexpress--2020-11-10--'Unelected and unaccountable Lords' shamed as peers DEFY Boris and halt PM's Brexit plan

The Chamber began a series of votes on clauses within the Bill just before 11pm , voting down the first one by 433 to 165 .
It was the third largest defeat in the upper chamber since 1999 and rebels included Lord Howard and Lord Clarke .
Peers went on to inflict a further defeat on the Government by 407 votes to 148 , majority 259 , stripping out a further contentious clause relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol .
All the other controversial provisions were removed without votes .
Earlier Lords lined up to voice their opposition to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government powers to override certain aspects of the EU withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
Cross-party amendments were tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill , which Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted breaks international law in a `` very specific and limited way '' .
Peers took the unusual step of holding votes at committee stage to remove these sections of the Bill on Monday rather than waiting for report stage , signalling the level of opposition to the measures .
Tory MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lords who believes it should be replaced by an elected upper chamber similar to the Senate in the United States , told Express.co.uk : `` The government must not cave in to the demands of these unelected and unaccountable Lords over an issue of such a monumental constitutional impact .
`` The Commons has spoken and we acknowledge how essential the Internal Market Bill is to the sanctity of our new independence and sovereignty . ''
The Government has insisted powers to override the Withdrawal Agreement are needed to protect the relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but critics argue the powers are not necessary .
Independent crossbench peer Lord Judge , a former head of the judiciary , said : `` We are being asked by the executive to give a minister authority to break international law , to subvert the rule of law , to damage our international reputation . ''
The independent crossbench peer added : `` When are we going to check the pernicious , subliminal process of allowing the sovereignty of Parliament to be refashioned into the sovereignty of the executive ?
JUST IN : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referendum in snub to Boris '' In this part , the executive is seeking powers that Parliament should never have been asked to give .
`` But as we have been asked to give them , we must not be complicit , we must not be supine .
`` And the only way available to us to indicate that we are neither complicit nor supine is for us to say 'not content ' to each clause in this part of the Bill . ''
Lord Newby , Liberal Democrat leader in the Lords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't take a view on a matter of deliberate law-breaking by the Government we may as well pack up our bags now . ''
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The leader of the Church of England added : `` I hope the Government will reflect on the strength of feeling , depth of experience and wisdom of expertise shown in the debate on these clauses and will not push for their reinstatement , but their replacement with others that better guarantee that the rule of law , peace and the balances of power are upheld within our United Kingdom . ''
Former Tory leader Lord Howard of Lympne said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which truly is a beacon unto the nations and I am dismayed that the Government , the Government which I have supported for so long and which I have very , very rarely disagreed with and rebelled against , that that Government has chosen as one of the first assertions of its newly-won sovereignty to break its word , to break international law and to renege on a treaty it signed barely a year ago .
`` I hope your Lordships will at least give the Government the opportunity to think again by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Tory Lord Cormack said the law-breaking clauses in the Bill must go and threatened to vote against them `` again and again '' if necessary .
Lord Cormack warned that if they were allowed to remain `` we would be rightly accused of losing our moral compass as a nation '' .
Tory former minister Baroness Altmann joined those opposing the controversial clauses .
She explained : `` We can not allow the Government to just re-write an international agreement to suit ourselves and undermine the very foundation of our democracy based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty . ''
Lord Ricketts said the UK had been instrumental in upholding the rule of law , and in persuading countries including Iran to adhere to the rule of law .
He asked : `` How can we preach to iran what we do n't practice at home ? ''
Referring to the election of Joe Biden as US President , and concerns about Brexit which he has previously voiced , Lord Richetts asked : `` It would be the worst possible start to plow ahead with Part 5 even after Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Irrespective of the decision of the Lords , their changes are certain to be overturned when the Bill goes back to the Commons .
A government spokesman said : “ We are disappointed that the House of Lords has voted to remove clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill , which was backed in the House of Commons by 340 votes to 256 and delivers on a clear Conservative manifesto commitment .
We will retable these clauses when the Bill returns to the Commons .
“ We ’ ve been consistently clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net to protect the integrity of the UK ’ s internal market and the huge gains of the peace process .
“ We expect the House of Lords to recognise that we have an obligation to the people of Northern Ireland to make sure they continue to have unfettered access to the UK under all circumstances .
”

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The Chamber began a series of votes on clauses within the Bill just before 11pm, voting down the first one by 433 to 165. It was the third largest defeat in the upper chamber since 1999 and rebels included Lord Howard and Lord Clarke. Peers went on to inflict a further defeat on the Government by 407 votes to 148, majority 259, stripping out a further contentious clause relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol. All the other controversial provisions were removed without votes.
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Earlier Lords lined up to voice their opposition to the controversial legislation, which would give the Government powers to override certain aspects of the EU withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland. Cross-party amendments were tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill, which Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted breaks international law in a "very specific and limited way". Peers took the unusual step of holding votes at committee stage to remove these sections of the Bill on Monday rather than waiting for report stage, signalling the level of opposition to the measures. Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski, a long-term critic of the Lords who believes it should be replaced by an elected upper chamber similar to the Senate in the United States, told Express.co.uk: "The government must not cave in to the demands of these unelected and unaccountable Lords over an issue of such a monumental constitutional impact.
Lords have voted to strip out key clauses in the Internal Market Bill
Brandon Lewis, Northern Ireland Secretary, has admitted the Bill breaches international law
"The Commons has spoken and we acknowledge how essential the Internal Market Bill is to the sanctity of our new independence and sovereignty." The Government has insisted powers to override the Withdrawal Agreement are needed to protect the relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but critics argue the powers are not necessary. Independent crossbench peer Lord Judge, a former head of the judiciary, said: "We are being asked by the executive to give a minister authority to break international law, to subvert the rule of law, to damage our international reputation." The independent crossbench peer added: "When are we going to check the pernicious, subliminal process of allowing the sovereignty of Parliament to be refashioned into the sovereignty of the executive? JUST IN: John Major gives backing to Scottish Indy referendum in snub to Boris
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"In this part, the executive is seeking powers that Parliament should never have been asked to give. "But as we have been asked to give them, we must not be complicit, we must not be supine. "And the only way available to us to indicate that we are neither complicit nor supine is for us to say 'not content' to each clause in this part of the Bill." Lord Newby, Liberal Democrat leader in the Lords, added: "If we can't take a view on a matter of deliberate law-breaking by the Government we may as well pack up our bags now." DON'T MISS:
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Lord Howard of Lympne is opposed to controversial aspects of the Bill
Tory Peer Baroness Neville-Rolfe speaking in the Chamber
Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby raised concerns that the Bill "fails to take into account the sensitivities and complexities of Northern Ireland and could have unintended and serious consequences for peace and reconciliation". The leader of the Church of England added: "I hope the Government will reflect on the strength of feeling, depth of experience and wisdom of expertise shown in the debate on these clauses and will not push for their reinstatement, but their replacement with others that better guarantee that the rule of law, peace and the balances of power are upheld within our United Kingdom." Former Tory leader Lord Howard of Lympne said: "I wanted to be an independent country which truly is a beacon unto the nations and I am dismayed that the Government, the Government which I have supported for so long and which I have very, very rarely disagreed with and rebelled against, that that Government has chosen as one of the first assertions of its newly-won sovereignty to break its word, to break international law and to renege on a treaty it signed barely a year ago.
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"I hope your Lordships will at least give the Government the opportunity to think again by removing part five from the Bill." Tory Lord Cormack said the law-breaking clauses in the Bill must go and threatened to vote against them "again and again" if necessary. Lord Cormack warned that if they were allowed to remain "we would be rightly accused of losing our moral compass as a nation". Tory former minister Baroness Altmann joined those opposing the controversial clauses.
Lord Ricketts voiced his concerns about the impact the Bill would have on foreign policy
She explained: "We cannot allow the Government to just re-write an international agreement to suit ourselves and undermine the very foundation of our democracy based on the rule of law and parliamentary sovereignty." Lord Ricketts said the UK had been instrumental in upholding the rule of law, and in persuading countries including Iran to adhere to the rule of law. He asked: "How can we preach to iran what we don't practice at home?" Referring to the election of Joe Biden as US President, and concerns about Brexit which he has previously voiced, Lord Richetts asked: "It would be the worst possible start to plow ahead with Part 5 even after Mr Biden has warned of the consequences." Irrespective of the decision of the Lords, their changes are certain to be overturned when the Bill goes back to the Commons.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-10--Boris issues furious warning over Lords' new Brexit block - Internal Market bill is DEAD

Furious peers stripped out key sections of the legislation that would break international law , warning Britain ’ s standing in the world will be harmed .
But the government insists the measures are a vital “ safety net ” that will protect the UK if trade negotiations with the EU collapse .
The measures will be reinstated when the internal market bill returns to the Commons , where it has already been backed by MPs , next month .
Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman said : “ We have been clear that as a responsible Government we can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s internal markets to inadvertently be compromised by unintended consequences of the protocol .
“ Any Lords amendments will be considered when they return to the House of Commons but we do consider these clauses to be a vital safety net.
” Under Mr Johnson ’ s plans , the government would be able to overrule parts of the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland that kick in if there is no trade deal .
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UK plans hard new deadline for Brexit deal Peers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of late night votes .
In the first of a string of divisions , the House of Lords voted against law breaking powers by 433 to 165 , majority 268 .
It was the third largest defeat in the upper chamber since 1999 and rebels included Lord Howard and Lord Clarke .
Peers went on to inflict a further defeat on the Government by 407 votes to 148 , majority 259 , stripping out a further contentious clause relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol .
All the other controversial provisions were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We are disappointed that the House of Lords has voted to remove clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill , which was backed in the House of Commons by 340 votes to 256 and delivers on a clear Conservative manifesto commitment .
We will retable these clauses when the Bill returns to the Commons .
“ We ’ ve been consistently clear that the clauses represent a legal safety net to protect the integrity of the UK ’ s internal market and the huge gains of the peace process .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recognise that we have an obligation to the people of Northern Ireland to make sure they continue to have unfettered access to the UK under all circumstances .
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Furious peers stripped out key sections of the legislation that would break international law, warning Britain’s standing in the world will be harmed. But the government insists the measures are a vital “safety net” that will protect the UK if trade negotiations with the EU collapse. The measures will be reinstated when the internal market bill returns to the Commons, where it has already been backed by MPs, next month.
Mr Johnson’s spokesman said: “We have been clear that as a responsible Government we cannot allow the peace process or the UK’s internal markets to inadvertently be compromised by unintended consequences of the protocol. “Any Lords amendments will be considered when they return to the House of Commons but we do consider these clauses to be a vital safety net.” Under Mr Johnson’s plans, the government would be able to overrule parts of the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland that kick in if there is no trade deal. READ MORE: 10 days to go! UK plans hard new deadline for Brexit deal
Boris Johnson has been left fuming over the block
Peers inflicted heavy defeats on the government in a series of late night votes. In the first of a string of divisions, the House of Lords voted against law breaking powers by 433 to 165, majority 268. It was the third largest defeat in the upper chamber since 1999 and rebels included Lord Howard and Lord Clarke. Peers went on to inflict a further defeat on the Government by 407 votes to 148, majority 259, stripping out a further contentious clause relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol. All the other controversial provisions were removed without votes. A government spokesman said: “We are disappointed that the House of Lords has voted to remove clauses from the UK Internal Market Bill, which was backed in the House of Commons by 340 votes to 256 and delivers on a clear Conservative manifesto commitment. We will retable these clauses when the Bill returns to the Commons. “We’ve been consistently clear that the clauses represent a legal safety net to protect the integrity of the UK’s internal market and the huge gains of the peace process. “We expect the House of Lords to recognise that we have an obligation to the people of Northern Ireland to make sure they continue to have unfettered access to the UK under all circumstances.”
Boris Johnson was updating the nation on coronavirus today
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Any Lords amendments will be considered when they return to the House of Commons Number 10
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He said: “I want the independent sovereign state that I voted for to be a country which holds its head up high in the world, that keeps its word, that upholds the rule of law and that honours its treaty obligations.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby raised concerns the Bill “fails to take into account the sensitivities and complexities” of the Northern Ireland peace process. He added: “The process of peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland did not end with the Belfast Agreement.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Claire Fox savages Remainer Lords in brutal attack 'This memory loss is DOUBLE standards!'

Peers are lining up against the Brexit legislation as they prepare to strip out powers that enable ministers to break international law .
Former Conservative leader Lord Howard of Lympne has called on the Prime Minister to `` think again '' and remove the contentious parts of the UK Internal Market Bill .
He warned the Government is using the language of `` lawbreakers '' everywhere .
But Baroness Fox of Buckley said in the upper chamber on Monday evening : `` Under pressure from Brexiteers , Boris Johnson contested and won the December general election .
`` He pledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU rules .
The Government are now trying to keep that promise to the electorate .
`` The main part of this Internal Market Bill is to give the UK Government the power to override those aspects of an international treaty that would , for example , bind Northern Ireland to a range of EU rules .
`` The Government is not breaking the law , it is making the law , by proposing a Bill that would allow it to change some of its commitments to international treaty by getting it voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Governments are elected to do in a democracy and it is their right as a sovereign elected body to do so . ''
She added : `` This place has to avoid its own power grab against the principle of parliamentary sovereignty .
`` I remember only too well the cry from here and from the other place that parliament is sovereign , repeated only last year .
`` Was that rhetoric as parliament was dominated by the Remain alliance ?
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Brexiteer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also remember when the Gina Miller Supreme Court case established that international treaties only become binding when they are passed into UK law by parliament and parliament alone .
`` Now those who cheered on that decision appear to have had a memory lapse , questioning the idea that parliament is sovereign .
`` This memory loss all smacks to say the least of double standards .
`` Of all the tut tutting of the Government , breaking the good faith sections of the Withdrawal Agreement , this feels like a breach of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N'T MISS Barnier hits out at Boris for using plans to Brexit threat as leverage [ COMMENT ] EU exploits Biden 's victory to launch secret plot against UK in Brexit [ ANALYSIS ] JHB lashes out at Labour being 'hypercritical ' on Brexit in Trump row [ VIDEO ] '' There is a whiff of bad faith double standards when so many of the same people expressing fury over part five of the Government 's assault on international law are the same people who sometimes applauded illegal wars such as Iraq with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who turned a blind eye when EU member states breached the EU treaties . ''
Mr Johnson is facing increasing pressure , with cross-party amendments tabled in the Lords to eliminate the most contentious parts of the Bill .
Peers are likely to take the unusual step of holding votes at the committee stage to remove these sections of the Bill as opposed to waiting for report stage .
Ministers are insisting powers to override the Withdrawal Agreement are required to protect the relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland .

Claire Fox slams Remainer Lords over Internal Market Bill
Peers are lining up against the Brexit legislation as they prepare to strip out powers that enable ministers to break international law. Former Conservative leader Lord Howard of Lympne has called on the Prime Minister to "think again" and remove the contentious parts of the UK Internal Market Bill. He warned the Government is using the language of "lawbreakers" everywhere.
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But Baroness Fox of Buckley said in the upper chamber on Monday evening: "Under pressure from Brexiteers, Boris Johnson contested and won the December general election. "He pledged the UK would not be tied to EU rules. The Government are now trying to keep that promise to the electorate. "The main part of this Internal Market Bill is to give the UK Government the power to override those aspects of an international treaty that would, for example, bind Northern Ireland to a range of EU rules. "The Government is not breaking the law, it is making the law, by proposing a Bill that would allow it to change some of its commitments to international treaty by getting it voted through the democratic chamber
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"That is what Governments are elected to do in a democracy and it is their right as a sovereign elected body to do so." She added: "This place has to avoid its own power grab against the principle of parliamentary sovereignty. "I remember only too well the cry from here and from the other place that parliament is sovereign, repeated only last year. "Was that rhetoric as parliament was dominated by the Remain alliance? READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Listen up Joe! Brexiteer sends warning letter to Biden
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"I also remember when the Gina Miller Supreme Court case established that international treaties only become binding when they are passed into UK law by parliament and parliament alone. "Now those who cheered on that decision appear to have had a memory lapse, questioning the idea that parliament is sovereign. "This memory loss all smacks to say the least of double standards. "Of all the tut tutting of the Government, breaking the good faith sections of the Withdrawal Agreement, this feels like a breach of good faith closer to home. DON'T MISS
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"There is a whiff of bad faith double standards when so many of the same people expressing fury over part five of the Government's assault on international law are the same people who sometimes applauded illegal wars such as Iraq with hundreds of thousands killed as a consequence, who turned a blind eye when EU member states breached the EU treaties." Mr Johnson is facing increasing pressure, with cross-party amendments tabled in the Lords to eliminate the most contentious parts of the Bill. Peers are likely to take the unusual step of holding votes at the committee stage to remove these sections of the Bill as opposed to waiting for report stage. Ministers are insisting powers to override the Withdrawal Agreement are required to protect the relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--SNP told to 'ABANDON divisive independence plans' and focus on working with Boris Johnson

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It comes as Scotland in Union commissioned a poll which suggested the SNP led administration should work closer together with No10 on the COVID-19 response .
The Survation poll for the pro-UK campaign group found 56 percent want the two governments to work more closely together on a joint response to the pandemic .
Only 19 percent said they want the administrations to continue working as closely together as they do at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments to work less closely together .
The poll of over 1,000 people in Scotland also revealed two-thirds are not satisfied with the way the UK and Scottish governments work together on the issues which impact on their lives , with only 24 percent satisfied .
Pamela Nash , chief executive of Scotland in Union , said : “ Co-operation should be at the heart of devolution , not division .
“ This poll shows that a majority of people in Scotland are dissatisfied with the way that our two governments work together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-operate more amid the ongoing coronavirus emergency .

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It comes as Scotland in Union commissioned a poll which suggested the SNP led administration should work closer together with No10 on the COVID-19 response. The Survation poll for the pro-UK campaign group found 56 percent want the two governments to work more closely together on a joint response to the pandemic.
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Only 19 percent said they want the administrations to continue working as closely together as they do at the moment, while 16 percent said they want the governments to work less closely together. The poll of over 1,000 people in Scotland also revealed two-thirds are not satisfied with the way the UK and Scottish governments work together on the issues which impact on their lives, with only 24 percent satisfied. Pamela Nash, chief executive of Scotland in Union, said: “Co-operation should be at the heart of devolution, not division. “This poll shows that a majority of people in Scotland are dissatisfied with the way that our two governments work together, and particularly want the administrations to co-operate more amid the ongoing coronavirus emergency.
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Support for Scottish Independence sits at 55 percent
“Both governments should put their differences aside and take a leaf out of Joe Biden’s book as he promotes the importance of unity and bringing people together. “This is the worst possible time to find new ways to divide Scotland, which is why the SNP should abandon its plans for a divisive second independence referendum that would tear communities apart.” Scottish Secretary Alister Jack had dismissed the prospect of having a second vote on whether Scotland should stay in the UK. Mr Jack said: "I don't think we should keep having referendums until they get their own way, it should respect the outcome of the one we had." READ MORE: SNP's new hate crime law could lead to prosecution over religious view
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Speaking yesterday, he added: “Sadly, it seems that the SNP’s determination to start a row with Westminster outstrips its desire to support Scotland’s economy and Scottish jobs. “The Nationalists consistently put the nationalist interest ahead of the national interest. “SNP Ministers need to take the batteries out of the grievance machine, stop stirring conflict with the UK Government, and seek to work with us instead.” A UK Government spokesperson said: “Now is the time for the United Kingdom to be pulling together, to focus on defeating this virus. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--John Major gives backing to Scottish Indy referendum in brutal snub to Boris

The former Tory Prime Minister warned that refusing such a vote could increase support for a split , saying the combination of Brexit and an unpopular UK Government has helped the popularity of separatism .
Scottish nationalists described Sir John 's comments as a `` wake-up call '' for Boris Johnson over his `` undemocratic stance '' .
In a speech delivered at the Middle Temple 's 2020 Lecture Series , Sir John said : `` In law , the Scots require the approval of the Westminster Government before they can legally hold a new independence referendum .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , by adding to the list of grievances the Scottish National Party exploit with such skill .
`` The choice for the UK Government is either to agree the referendum can take place - or to refuse to permit it .
`` Both options come with great risk .
`` But the lessons of Brexit may offer a way ahead .
`` The Westminster Government could agree for an independence referendum to take place , on the basis of two referenda .
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Mr Major added : `` The purpose of the second referendum would be that Scottish electors would know what they were voting for , and be able to compare it to what they now have .
`` This did not happen with Brexit : had it done so , there may have been no Brexit .
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Voters in Scotland chose to remain in the UK by 55 percent in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum .
However , ten opinion polls since June have suggested a majority now favour Scottish independence , with 54 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have indicated the Prime Minister ’ s unpopularity north of the Border is a factor in driving levels of support .
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has recently again ruled out another ballot taking place for at least another generation , although he would not define that timeframe .
Polls this year have shown an increase in support for separation from the UK .
Kirsten Oswald , the SNP 's Westminster deputy leader , said : `` The remarks from the former Tory prime minister must serve as a wake-up call for the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight out of the Trump playbook - to attempt to deny the results of a democratic election by trying to block the people of Scotland from having the right to choose their own future in a referendum .

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The former Tory Prime Minister warned that refusing such a vote could increase support for a split, saying the combination of Brexit and an unpopular UK Government has helped the popularity of separatism. Scottish nationalists described Sir John's comments as a "wake-up call" for Boris Johnson over his "undemocratic stance".
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In a speech delivered at the Middle Temple's 2020 Lecture Series, Sir John said: "In law, the Scots require the approval of the Westminster Government before they can legally hold a new independence referendum. "But refusing one might help the separatist case, by adding to the list of grievances the Scottish National Party exploit with such skill. "The choice for the UK Government is either to agree the referendum can take place - or to refuse to permit it.
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Sir John Major was Prime Minister from 1992 to 1997
The Westminster Government could agree for an independence referendum to take place, on the basis of two referenda John Major
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"Both options come with great risk. "But the lessons of Brexit may offer a way ahead. "The Westminster Government could agree for an independence referendum to take place, on the basis of two referenda. READ MORE: Spy chief says Nuclear Trident removal could scupper Scottish indy
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
"The first to vote upon the principle of negotiations, and the second upon the outcome of them. Mr Major added: "The purpose of the second referendum would be that Scottish electors would know what they were voting for, and be able to compare it to what they now have. "This did not happen with Brexit: had it done so, there may have been no Brexit. DON'T MISS
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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
"Many Scottish voices - and especially business - may support the logic of this: it may focus minds away from a short-term reflex opposition to a perceived English Government, and back to the mutual and long-term virtues of the Union." Voters in Scotland chose to remain in the UK by 55 percent in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. However, ten opinion polls since June have suggested a majority now favour Scottish independence, with 54 percent on average backing Yes. Polls have indicated the Prime Minister’s unpopularity north of the Border is a factor in driving levels of support.
Recent polls have suggested a majority in favour of Scottish independence
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has recently again ruled out another ballot taking place for at least another generation, although he would not define that timeframe. Polls this year have shown an increase in support for separation from the UK. Kirsten Oswald, the SNP's Westminster deputy leader, said: "The remarks from the former Tory prime minister must serve as a wake-up call for the current Prime Minister over his undemocratic stance - straight out of the Trump playbook - to attempt to deny the results of a democratic election by trying to block the people of Scotland from having the right to choose their own future in a referendum.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Northern Ireland leaders unite as Sinn Fein joins DUP in attack on EU's Brexit plan

The cross-party letter referred to the alleged threat to the continuity of existing supplies of goods to supermarkets across the six counties once the Northern Ireland Protocol kicks in .
First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill warned of an impending `` real threat '' to the food supply after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 and called for the issue to be addressed urgently .
Foods coming into Northern Ireland from Great Britain will be subject to checks and controls from January 1 .
The EU 's so-called sanitary and phytosanitary ( SPS ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on foods and any products derived from animals which are heading for supermarkets .
Ms Foster and Ms O ’ Neill wrote : “ It is hard to imagine a more fundamental aspect of everyday life than the purchase of daily food supplies .
“ Hence we would ask you to recognise how important it is that the current consideration of the detail of how the Protocol will be applied takes our unique context into account.
” The protocol aims to avoid the re-introduction of a hard border in Ireland in the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crucial part of the Withdrawal Agreement signed by the EU and the UK .
Under the protocol , Northern Ireland will continue to abide by the EU 's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards .
This will cancel out the need for checks on goods going from Northern Ireland to the Republic .
READ MORE : Falconer rages in Brexit Bill row as he threatens Lords revolt The two ladies said urgent action to resolve issues in the protocol should not be dependent on trade negotiations .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s representative on the EU-UK Joint Committee , Maros Sefcovic , who is vice-president of the European Commission .
They wrote : `` Last week , there was a meeting that included representatives from our main supermarkets here .
`` These representatives have emphasised how critical the current situation is , with a real threat to the continuity of the supply of existing food and other products to our market unless these issues are urgently addressed and solutions found . ''
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The letter comes as Number 10 again highlighted the `` significant gaps '' that remain between the UK and EU positions in the negotiations .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said on Monday : `` The PM would like us to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have been working to achieve , and we will carry on working to find solutions that fully respect the UK 's sovereignty .
`` But , equally , people should get ready for January 1 with arrangements which are more like Australia 's . ''
Australia does not have a comprehensive trade deal with the European Union and trading with bloc under such terms would involve the imposition of tariffs .
The EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier arrived in London on Sunday ahead of talks with his British counterpart David Frost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparing for a defeat in the House of Lords as peers were expected to vote down his controversial Internal Market Bill .

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The cross-party letter referred to the alleged threat to the continuity of existing supplies of goods to supermarkets across the six counties once the Northern Ireland Protocol kicks in. First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill warned of an impending "real threat" to the food supply after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 and called for the issue to be addressed urgently.
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Foods coming into Northern Ireland from Great Britain will be subject to checks and controls from January 1. The EU's so-called sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks will have to be carried out on foods and any products derived from animals which are heading for supermarkets. Ms Foster and Ms O’Neill wrote: “It is hard to imagine a more fundamental aspect of everyday life than the purchase of daily food supplies. “Hence we would ask you to recognise how important it is that the current consideration of the detail of how the Protocol will be applied takes our unique context into account.”
Northern Ireland leaders Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neil sent a Brexit warning letter to the EU
Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster joined forces to send a strong Brexit warning to the EU
The protocol aims to avoid the re-introduction of a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It is a crucial part of the Withdrawal Agreement signed by the EU and the UK. Under the protocol, Northern Ireland will continue to abide by the EU's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards. This will cancel out the need for checks on goods going from Northern Ireland to the Republic. READ MORE: Falconer rages in Brexit Bill row as he threatens Lords revolt
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Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill raised the issue of Northern Ireland's food security with the EU
The two ladies said urgent action to resolve issues in the protocol should not be dependent on trade negotiations. The pair sent their letter to the EU’s representative on the EU-UK Joint Committee, Maros Sefcovic, who is vice-president of the European Commission. They wrote: "Last week, there was a meeting that included representatives from our main supermarkets here. "These representatives have emphasised how critical the current situation is, with a real threat to the continuity of the supply of existing food and other products to our market unless these issues are urgently addressed and solutions found." DON'T MISS
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The Northern Ireland Protocol aims to prevent a hard border in the event of a no-deal Brexit
Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill sent the warning letter to Maros Sefcovic
They added: "This is an unacceptable situation for us to be in, especially so late in the process." The letter comes as Number 10 again highlighted the "significant gaps" that remain between the UK and EU positions in the negotiations. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said on Monday: "The PM would like us to do a deal, and that's what we have been working to achieve, and we will carry on working to find solutions that fully respect the UK's sovereignty. "But, equally, people should get ready for January 1 with arrangements which are more like Australia's."
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Australia does not have a comprehensive trade deal with the European Union and trading with bloc under such terms would involve the imposition of tariffs. The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier arrived in London on Sunday ahead of talks with his British counterpart David Frost. Both sides resumed talks on Monday. The Prime Minister was on Monday preparing for a defeat in the House of Lords as peers were expected to vote down his controversial Internal Market Bill.
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier with his negotiating team


thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Brexit punishment drawn up! Barnier threatens trade tariffs in plot to FORCE Boris to cave

The European Union ’ s chief negotiator has drawn up a multi-billion pound hit list to ramp up pressure on Lord Frost as wrangling over the trade and security deal reaches a crunch point .
The Frenchman has told close allies of a plan to secure concessions in the bitter row over access to British fishing grounds .
Details of the manoeuvres emerged today as the Brexit talks resumed in London ahead of an imminent mid-November deadline .
According to Brussels sources , Mr Barnier will use the promise of lucrative access to the EU ’ s market for key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK ’ s coastal waters for the bloc ’ s fishermen .
Ahead of the talks , he briefed a private meeting that import taxes on British-made lorries alone would cost the UK economy more than £900million a year .
One insider revealed Mr Barnier has drawn up a dossier of the profits made by British companies if the UK is offered a zero-tariff , zero-quota trade deal by the bloc .
“ We have worked out what that would generate in terms of profits for British companies , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to colleagues he would threaten to block access to the EU for British hauliers and airlines if European fishermen are not granted “ fair access to British waters ” , one person familiar with the discussions said .
According to sources , Mr Barnier told the meeting : `` I 'm pitting one against the other .
European access to British waters and British access to the single market . ''
Mr Barnier has recently found himself under increasing pressure from EU governments , led by France ’ s Emmanuel Macron , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing demands .
EU hardliners want to maintain the same level of access for European boats to Britain ’ s coastal waters after Brexit .
But Mr Barnier has urged capitals to give him the flexibility in order to find a “ compromise ” position acceptable to Downing Street .
Last week he said providing the UK ’ s fleets with a boost to their catch quotas was “ key to reaching an agreement ” .
Downing Street has insisted it will not back down in the row over future access to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Unfortunately we haven ’ t achieved as much as we ’ d hoped so far during this intensive process .
We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year .
`` The EU also does not seem to have realised the scale of change in fishing rights they face if there is no agreement.
” MUST READ : Barnier hits out at Boris for using plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Eustice today hinted at a possible compromise if Brussels agrees to recognise the UK ’ s independent coastal status .
He said Downing Street was “ not giving ground ” on reclaiming control of Britain ’ s fishing grounds but suggested EU fleets could be granted access on a multi-annual basis .
Mr Eustice told Sky News : “ On fisheries , we ’ ve always been open to doing a sensible approach looking particularly at agreements that might span a couple , three years for instance .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach this but making sure that we have control of our own waters again and controlled access to our waters has always been a red line for us in these negotiations.
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Brexit: EU will 'get what it wants' over fishing says Habib
The European Union’s chief negotiator has drawn up a multi-billion pound hit list to ramp up pressure on Lord Frost as wrangling over the trade and security deal reaches a crunch point. The Frenchman has told close allies of a plan to secure concessions in the bitter row over access to British fishing grounds. Details of the manoeuvres emerged today as the Brexit talks resumed in London ahead of an imminent mid-November deadline.
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According to Brussels sources, Mr Barnier will use the promise of lucrative access to the EU’s market for key UK manufacturing sectors to secure greater access to the UK’s coastal waters for the bloc’s fishermen. Ahead of the talks, he briefed a private meeting that import taxes on British-made lorries alone would cost the UK economy more than £900million a year. One insider revealed Mr Barnier has drawn up a dossier of the profits made by British companies if the UK is offered a zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal by the bloc. “We have worked out what that would generate in terms of profits for British companies,” he told allies.
Michel Barnier has drawn up a list of no-deal Brexit tariffs to pressure UK into compromise
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
The Brussels bureaucrat explained to colleagues he would threaten to block access to the EU for British hauliers and airlines if European fishermen are not granted “fair access to British waters”, one person familiar with the discussions said. According to sources, Mr Barnier told the meeting: "I'm pitting one against the other. European access to British waters and British access to the single market." Mr Barnier has recently found himself under increasing pressure from EU governments, led by France’s Emmanuel Macron, to stick with the bloc’s intransigent fishing demands. EU hardliners want to maintain the same level of access for European boats to Britain’s coastal waters after Brexit.
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Lord Frost has vowed not to back down in the fisheries row
But Mr Barnier has urged capitals to give him the flexibility in order to find a “compromise” position acceptable to Downing Street. Last week he said providing the UK’s fleets with a boost to their catch quotas was “key to reaching an agreement”. Downing Street has insisted it will not back down in the row over future access to the UK's waters. A Government spokesman said: “Unfortunately we haven’t achieved as much as we’d hoped so far during this intensive process. We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year. "The EU also does not seem to have realised the scale of change in fishing rights they face if there is no agreement.” MUST READ: Barnier hits out at Boris for using plans to Brexit threat as leverage
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will hold Brexit talks in London this week
Environment Secretary George Eustice today hinted at a possible compromise if Brussels agrees to recognise the UK’s independent coastal status. He said Downing Street was “not giving ground” on reclaiming control of Britain’s fishing grounds but suggested EU fleets could be granted access on a multi-annual basis. Mr Eustice told Sky News: “On fisheries, we’ve always been open to doing a sensible approach looking particularly at agreements that might span a couple, three years for instance. “We’re going to be sensible in how we approach this but making sure that we have control of our own waters again and controlled access to our waters has always been a red line for us in these negotiations.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--Sunak unveils plan to unleash power of Brexit Britain's finance sector on world stage

Rishi Sunak has also announced Britain 's first ever `` long-term asset fund ” will be “ up and running within a year ” .
He told the House of Commons financial services following Brexit `` will be essential to our economic recovery from coronavirus , creating jobs and growth right across our country '' .
Mr Sunak said in a statement : `` As we leave the European Union and start a new chapter in the history of financial services in this country , we want to renew the UK 's position as the world 's preeminent financial centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new chapter for financial services , the industry is better regulated , better capitalised and more resilient than in 2008 .
`` Coronavirus has reminded us financial services are essential services . ''
The Chancellor told the Commons he wants to set out a `` new vision '' for the sector , `` based not on a race to the bottom but for a financial services industry that is open , is innovative and leads the world in the use of green finance '' .
He also said he wanted to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after we leave the transition period '' , which ends on December 31 .
He said : `` I remain firmly of the view that it is in both the UK and EU 's interests to reach a comprehensive set of mutual decisions on equivalence . ''
Mr Sunak added : `` It is now clear that there are many areas where the EU is simply not prepared to even assess the UK , so we need to now decide on how best to proceed .
`` Of course we will always want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU , but after four years I think it is time for us to move forward as a country and do what 's right for the UK .
`` To provide certainty and stability to industry and deliver our goal of open , well-regulated markets , I 'm publishing today a set of equivalence decisions for the EU and EEA member states . ''
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Brexiteer sends warning letter to Biden The Chancellor added the UK will also be issuing its first-ever sovereign green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions .
He said : `` This new chapter means putting the full weight of private sector innovation , expertise and capital behind the critical global effort to tackle climate change and protect the environment .
`` We 're announcing the UK 's intention to mandate climate disclosures by large companies and financial institutions across our economy by 2025 , going further than recommended by the taskforce on climate related financial disclosures and the first G20 country to do so .
`` We 're implementing a new green taxonomy , robustly classifying what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and investors better understand the impact of their investments on the environment .
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In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Sunak added : `` The UK will , subject to market conditions , issue our first ever Sovereign Green Bond next year .
`` This will be the first in a series of new issuances , as we build out a “ green curve ” over the coming years helping to fund projects to tackle climate change and create green jobs . ''

Brexit: Sunak outlines UK financial services sector plan
Rishi Sunak has also announced Britain's first ever "long-term asset fund” will be “up and running within a year”. He told the House of Commons financial services following Brexit "will be essential to our economic recovery from coronavirus, creating jobs and growth right across our country". Mr Sunak said in a statement: "As we leave the European Union and start a new chapter in the history of financial services in this country, we want to renew the UK's position as the world's preeminent financial centre.
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"This is the start of a new chapter for financial services, the industry is better regulated, better capitalised and more resilient than in 2008. "Coronavirus has reminded us financial services are essential services." The Chancellor told the Commons he wants to set out a "new vision" for the sector, "based not on a race to the bottom but for a financial services industry that is open, is innovative and leads the world in the use of green finance". He also said he wanted to "give certainty on our approach to regulation after we leave the transition period", which ends on December 31.
Brexit news: Rishi Sunak has detailed the new path for Brexit Britain in City of London announcement
Brexit news: The Chancellor announced Britain's first ever 'long-term asset fund' will be 'up and running within a year'
He said: "I remain firmly of the view that it is in both the UK and EU's interests to reach a comprehensive set of mutual decisions on equivalence." Mr Sunak added: "It is now clear that there are many areas where the EU is simply not prepared to even assess the UK, so we need to now decide on how best to proceed. "Of course we will always want a constructive and engaged relationship with the EU, but after four years I think it is time for us to move forward as a country and do what's right for the UK. "To provide certainty and stability to industry and deliver our goal of open, well-regulated markets, I'm publishing today a set of equivalence decisions for the EU and EEA member states." READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Listen up Joe! Brexiteer sends warning letter to Biden
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Brexit news: 'The UK will, subject to market conditions, issue our first ever Sovereign Green Bond next year'
The Chancellor added the UK will also be issuing its first-ever sovereign green bond next year, subject to market conditions. He said: "This new chapter means putting the full weight of private sector innovation, expertise and capital behind the critical global effort to tackle climate change and protect the environment. "We're announcing the UK's intention to mandate climate disclosures by large companies and financial institutions across our economy by 2025, going further than recommended by the taskforce on climate related financial disclosures and the first G20 country to do so. "We're implementing a new green taxonomy, robustly classifying what we mean by green to help firms and investors better understand the impact of their investments on the environment. DON'T MISS
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"And to meet growing investor demand, the UK will, subject to market conditions, issue our first-ever sovereign green bond next year." In a tweet following his statement in the Commons, Mr Sunak added: "The UK will, subject to market conditions, issue our first ever Sovereign Green Bond next year. "This will be the first in a series of new issuances, as we build out a “green curve” over the coming years helping to fund projects to tackle climate change and create green jobs."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-09--EU STILL hasn't agreed Pfizer vaccine deal... FOUR months after Boris secured 40m doses

Boris Johnson has already ordered enough of the Pfizer jab for 40 million people after refusing to join the European Union ’ s procurement programmes .
The European Commission , which is negotiating with pharmaceutical giants on behalf of EU capitals , said in September it had concluded talks with the US firm and its German partner BioNTech to secure 300 million doses .
But today top eurocrat Ursula von der Leyen conceded the bloc was still waiting to fully sign an agreement for the potential coronavirus vaccine .
German MEP Peter Liese , a senior member of the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ According to my information , the respective contract is about to be signed .
“ There is an agreement that Europeans will be provided with hundreds of millions of vaccines.
” And Mrs von der Leyen , the Commission ’ s president , said : “ Great news from Pfizer and BioNTech on the successful results of their latest clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine .
“ EU Commission to sign contract with them soon for up to 300 million doses.
” Downing Street welcomed the results as `` promising and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed the purchase of 40 million doses for Britain .
The aide said 10 million would be available before the end of the year as long as the Pfizer jab is green-lighted by regulators .
The Prime Minister 's spokeman said : `` The results are promising and while we are optimistic of a breakthrough , we must remember there are no guarantees . ''
Scientists at Pfizer said the results of its phase 3 trials were a “ great day for science and humanity ” / Dr Bill Gruber , senior vice-president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope .
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Albert Bourla , the chief executive of Pfizer , said : `` We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development programme at a time when the world needs it most , with infection rates setting new records , hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen . ''
Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news made me smile from ear to ear . ''
The vaccine was tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns were raised .
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Boris Johnson has already ordered enough of the Pfizer jab for 40 million people after refusing to join the European Union’s procurement programmes. The European Commission, which is negotiating with pharmaceutical giants on behalf of EU capitals, said in September it had concluded talks with the US firm and its German partner BioNTech to secure 300 million doses. But today top eurocrat Ursula von der Leyen conceded the bloc was still waiting to fully sign an agreement for the potential coronavirus vaccine.
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German MEP Peter Liese, a senior member of the EU Parliament’s health committee, said: “According to my information, the respective contract is about to be signed. “There is an agreement that Europeans will be provided with hundreds of millions of vaccines.” And Mrs von der Leyen, the Commission’s president, said: “Great news from Pfizer and BioNTech on the successful results of their latest clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.
EU still to sign a deal to secure Pfizer vaccine for bloc
Ursula von der Leyen is the EU Commission's president
“European science works! “EU Commission to sign contract with them soon for up to 300 million doses.” Downing Street welcomed the results as "promising and "Mr Johnson's official spokesman today confirmed the purchase of 40 million doses for Britain. The aide said 10 million would be available before the end of the year as long as the Pfizer jab is green-lighted by regulators.
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Boris Johnson to pen to paper with the jab-producer in July
The Prime Minister's spokeman said: "The results are promising and while we are optimistic of a breakthrough, we must remember there are no guarantees." Scientists at Pfizer said the results of its phase 3 trials were a “great day for science and humanity”/ Dr Bill Gruber, senior vice-president of clinical development, said: “We’re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope. “We’re very encouraged.” MUST READ: Covid vaccine update: How effective is the coronavirus vaccine?
The European Commission is negotiating on behalf of the EU to secure vaccine doses
Albert Bourla, the chief executive of Pfizer, said: "We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development programme at a time when the world needs it most, with infection rates setting new records, hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen." Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford, said: "This news made me smile from ear to ear." The vaccine was tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns were raised. DON'T MISS
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