thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Jonathan Ashworth exposes 'most shameful moment' in Labour Party history

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The Shadow Health Secretary admitted that failing to address antisemitism in the Labour Party was `` most shameful '' .
It comes as the quality and Human Rights Commission ’ s report on anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn 's rein is due to be released Thursday .
Asked if the investigation was the most shameful moment in the party ’ s history , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it probably was , yes .
`` The refusal to acknowledge why the Labour Party had an issue with anti-Semitism in the last few years , the delay in putting in place any procedures .
`` A lot of this was n't necessarily about procedures , it was about the fact there was just a refusal to acknowledge the issue .
`` I think that was a shameful period in our history and we have to be clear we are never going back to that .
`` We will do everything we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community who are understandably and quite rightly hurt by the party 's failure to do this in recent years . ''
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The Shadow Health Secretary admitted that failing to address antisemitism in the Labour Party was "most shameful". It comes as the quality and Human Rights Commission’s report on anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn's rein is due to be released Thursday. Asked if the investigation was the most shameful moment in the party’s history, Mr Ashworth told Times Radio: "I think it probably was, yes.
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"The refusal to acknowledge why the Labour Party had an issue with anti-Semitism in the last few years, the delay in putting in place any procedures. "A lot of this wasn't necessarily about procedures, it was about the fact there was just a refusal to acknowledge the issue. "I think that was a shameful period in our history and we have to be clear we are never going back to that. "We will do everything we can to repair relations with the Jewish community who are understandably and quite rightly hurt by the party's failure to do this in recent years." READ MORE: Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks to police following road accident
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The long-awaited publication of an official report into anti-Semitism in Labour will mark the "beginning of the end" of a battle in the party against the issue, a veteran MP hopes. Dame Margaret Hodge said she is "relieved" that the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) inquiry will be published on Thursday. The human rights watchdog launched its landmark probe in May 2019 following persistent allegations of anti-Semitism under former leader Jeremy Corbyn. His successor Sir Keir Starmer has made tackling the issue and rebuilding trust with the Jewish community a top priority of his leadership.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--EU will starve our children! Top US official slams bloc's hypocritical food standards plan

Ted McKinney , the under-secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs , said Brussels ’ push for greener farming and a refusal to embrace genetically-modified food could result in global starvation .
“ Europe is choosing to export this philosophy and dictate to other countries around the world , ” the US official claimed .
“ What do we say to our kids and grandkids when famine and starvation sets in , and it will , it will.
” The European Parliament last week voted on a series of sweeping reforms to the bloc ’ s Common Agricultural Policy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending across the EU ’ s next seven-year budget , in direct payments to farmers and support for rural development .
The position adopted by MEPs called for more green spending and eco-schemes to be included in the package , which still has to be signed off by the European Commission and Council .
Eurocrats this year unveiled the so-called “ Farm to Fork ” strategy as part of the Green Deal .
The plan hopes to make the EU ’ s food production more sustainable by 2030 through a policy overhaul .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and scrap the use of chemicals , pesticides and fertilisers .
Mr McKinney insisted the bloc ’ s rejection of genetically-modified technologies and gene editing techniques was a setback for the bloc .
He said : “ I ’ d like to go back 25 , 30 years and say GMOs were a good thing and that you might want to consider those.
” He added that the EU shift to greener farming , including in its trade deals , would only feed “ the elites who can afford the finer foods ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food production by 2050 to feed the growing world population .
“ The difference here is the desire for absolutely , unequivocally no risk , ” Mr McKinney said .
“ Well , society is going to fail if there is no risk taken.
” Mr McKinney also lashed out at the “ hostility ” from the EU and UK over American food safety standards .
MUST READ : Scotland to continue EU scheme after Brexit transition period ends He said the bloc is happy to criticise US standards but often turns a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its own livestock .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that the European Union chooses to diss us on our food , denigrate us , criticise us , ” he said .
“ Europe is the only place in the world that does that to us .
We talk about chlorinated chicken and hormone beef and big industrial agriculture .
“ We don ’ t criticise you even though you ’ ve got African swine fever ravaging parts of Germany and Poland and other parts .
Back when mad cow disease came to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did not criticise Europe .
So why is the criticism coming our way ?
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Ted McKinney, the under-secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, said Brussels’ push for greener farming and a refusal to embrace genetically-modified food could result in global starvation. “Europe is choosing to export this philosophy and dictate to other countries around the world,” the US official claimed. “What do we say to our kids and grandkids when famine and starvation sets in, and it will, it will.”
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The European Parliament last week voted on a series of sweeping reforms to the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy. CAP accounts for over €350 billion in spending across the EU’s next seven-year budget, in direct payments to farmers and support for rural development. The position adopted by MEPs called for more green spending and eco-schemes to be included in the package, which still has to be signed off by the European Commission and Council. Eurocrats this year unveiled the so-called “Farm to Fork” strategy as part of the Green Deal.
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The plan hopes to make the EU’s food production more sustainable by 2030 through a policy overhaul. EU officials want to boost organic farming and scrap the use of chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers. Mr McKinney insisted the bloc’s rejection of genetically-modified technologies and gene editing techniques was a setback for the bloc. He said: “I’d like to go back 25, 30 years and say GMOs were a good thing and that you might want to consider those.”
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He added that the EU shift to greener farming, including in its trade deals, would only feed “the elites who can afford the finer foods” and would impact the need to double food production by 2050 to feed the growing world population. “The difference here is the desire for absolutely, unequivocally no risk,” Mr McKinney said. “Well, society is going to fail if there is no risk taken.” Mr McKinney also lashed out at the “hostility” from the EU and UK over American food safety standards. MUST READ: Scotland to continue EU scheme after Brexit transition period ends
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He said the bloc is happy to criticise US standards but often turns a blind eye when dealing with diseases in its own livestock. “It’s unfortunate that the European Union chooses to diss us on our food, denigrate us, criticise us,” he said. “Europe is the only place in the world that does that to us. We talk about chlorinated chicken and hormone beef and big industrial agriculture. “We don’t criticise you even though you’ve got African swine fever ravaging parts of Germany and Poland and other parts. Back when mad cow disease came to the UK – what an unfortunate incidence – we did not criticise Europe. So why is the criticism coming our way? DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Julia Hartley-Brewer loses it as Eustice fails to clarify 'nonsense' Covid Christmas rules

West Midlands police and crime commissioner David Jamieson said officers would enforce coronavirus restrictions over the holiday season , even if it meant breaking up celebrations in private homes .
TalkRADIO host Julia Hartley-Brewer questioned Environment Secretary George Eustice on the grim possibility .
But as the Tory frontbencher said he `` hoped '' police officers will not have to knock on people 's doors this Christmas , the radio host blasted : `` Hope ?
Is that what we 're doing in this free and democratic society ?
`` We just hope that we do n't have the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas dinner with our grandparents ?
`` Is that how we 're living now ? ''
He replied : `` These extraordinary measures that we 're having to put in place are yes , very draconian , but they are emergency measures and they are short measures .
`` I think most people understand why what 's being done needs to be done .
`` The Prime Minister is clear , he wants people to be able to enjoy a family Christmas in a way that is as close as possible to normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You and I know that the rule of six wo n't apply on Christmas Day because everyone will make a mockery of that and you do n't want to see police officers banging down doors .
READ MORE : Christmas clampdown : Police will breakup celebrations in homes '' So you 're going to relax the rules in time for Christmas Day because extraordinarily the virus has its own calendar and does n't kill grannies on Christmas Day but does , say , on the 23rd of December .
`` Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is nonsense ? ''
Uniform guidance for family gatherings at Christmas must be devised between all four nations of the UK , political leaders have been urged .
Boris Johnson , Nicola Sturgeon , Mark Drakeford and Arlene Foster were warned that their governments must `` accept the inevitability '' that people will travel over the festive period .
The call came in a letter from the Liberal Democrats in Scotland , Wales and England - together with the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland .
They said guidance can not be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature of life in the UK , and called for a `` four nations summit '' to agree a plan .
The letter states : `` It , therefore , falls on you and your counterparts to work across governments to explore workable solutions that can enable travel to happen safely .
`` To manage the implications for public health , we are urging you to hold a four nations summit to co-operate on students ' return , to agree uniform guidance on the number of people who can gather , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow social distancing . ''
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the Government 's failure to use the half-term for a circuit-breaker lockdown means they now need to `` do something quickly to save Christmas '' .
Mr Ashworth said the Government have `` lost a window of opportunity '' for a national lockdown over the holidays , which its scientific advisers and the Labour Party had been requesting for `` two weeks or so '' .
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When asked if he thought families would be able to meet in groups of more than six on Christmas Day , he said : `` That 's in the hands of all of us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ( the Government ) makes in the next week or so about what they 're going to do to get on top of this virus .
`` I think because they 've missed this window of opportunity over the half term , I 'm worried now that what we 'll see is deeper , more drastic lockdown action over November and December , which sadly probably does put Christmas at risk .
`` The Government have got to do something quickly to save Christmas for everybody because we want people to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be awful if people did n't have that . ''

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West Midlands police and crime commissioner David Jamieson said officers would enforce coronavirus restrictions over the holiday season, even if it meant breaking up celebrations in private homes. TalkRADIO host Julia Hartley-Brewer questioned Environment Secretary George Eustice on the grim possibility. But as the Tory frontbencher said he "hoped" police officers will not have to knock on people's doors this Christmas, the radio host blasted: "Hope? Is that what we're doing in this free and democratic society?
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"We just hope that we don't have the police barging on our doors breaking up our Christmas dinner with our grandparents? "Is that how we're living now?" He replied: "These extraordinary measures that we're having to put in place are yes, very draconian, but they are emergency measures and they are short measures. "I think most people understand why what's being done needs to be done. "The Prime Minister is clear, he wants people to be able to enjoy a family Christmas in a way that is as close as possible to normal." Ms Hartley-Brewer hit back: "You and I know that the rule of six won't apply on Christmas Day because everyone will make a mockery of that and you don't want to see police officers banging down doors. READ MORE: Christmas clampdown: Police will breakup celebrations in homes
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"So you're going to relax the rules in time for Christmas Day because extraordinarily the virus has its own calendar and doesn't kill grannies on Christmas Day but does, say, on the 23rd of December. "Do you understand why a lot of people think this is nonsense?" Uniform guidance for family gatherings at Christmas must be devised between all four nations of the UK, political leaders have been urged. Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon, Mark Drakeford and Arlene Foster were warned that their governments must "accept the inevitability" that people will travel over the festive period. The call came in a letter from the Liberal Democrats in Scotland, Wales and England - together with the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. They said guidance cannot be made in isolation given the "interlinked" nature of life in the UK, and called for a "four nations summit" to agree a plan.
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Eustice says it's 'too early' to determine Christmas restrictions
The letter states: "It, therefore, falls on you and your counterparts to work across governments to explore workable solutions that can enable travel to happen safely. "To manage the implications for public health, we are urging you to hold a four nations summit to co-operate on students' return, to agree uniform guidance on the number of people who can gather, and to explore how best to expand travel options to allow social distancing." Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the Government's failure to use the half-term for a circuit-breaker lockdown means they now need to "do something quickly to save Christmas". Mr Ashworth said the Government have "lost a window of opportunity" for a national lockdown over the holidays, which its scientific advisers and the Labour Party had been requesting for "two weeks or so". DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--US election row as Iain Dale shut down by Donald Trump supporter: 'Look at his record!'

Republicans Overseas Spokesperson Greg Swenson insisted he is `` absolutely '' proud that Donald Trump is the Republican candidate for President .
When asked if he is proud of the Republican candidate , Mr Swenson told LBC : `` Yes absolutely .
He 's the outcome President .
He 's an acquired taste for a lot of people , especially in Europe .
`` He 's all about outcomes and I was a little suspicious of him back in 2016 .
`` I was not confident that he would govern as a conservative , but he has .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's had great outcomes for Americans and for the world . ''
Mr Dale interjected : `` You can look at his record on Covid , for example .
That is not a great outcome . ''
Mr Swenson continued : `` To talk about outcomes , his outcomes have been fantastic .
`` They 're consistent with the European outcomes on Covid .
In terms of the economy , he crushes the European outcomes . ''
He added : `` To blame the President for deaths is indecent and dishonest .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shake the tree , to throw a grenade in the room .
`` And that 's because we had generations or at least decades of people on both sides of the aisle that promised things and did n't deliver , and there was this frustration from the voters that outcomes were n't being delivered . ''
President Donald Trump will hold two campaign rallies on Wednesday in the battleground state of Arizona , where polls show him narrowly trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden , as the White House race heads into its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has repeatedly criticized Trump for failing to contain the coronavirus pandemic , will receive a briefing from public health experts and deliver a speech near his home in Delaware on his plans to combat COVID-19 and protect Americans with pre-existing health conditions , his campaign said .
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The race is tighter in several battleground states where the election might be decided .
More than 70 million people have cast early in-person and mail ballots , according to data compiled by the US Elections Project at the University of Florida .
That is a record-setting pace and more than half of the total 2016 turnout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - more than 46.8 million have already been cast - could take days or weeks to tally , experts say , meaning a winner might not be declared the night of November 3 , when polls close .
Only eight of the 50 states expect to have as many as 98 percent of ballots counted and publicly reported by midday on the day after the election , according to a New York Times survey of election officials .

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"He's all about outcomes and I was a little suspicious of him back in 2016. "I was not confident that he would govern as a conservative, but he has. "He has governed like a conservative and he's had great outcomes for Americans and for the world." Mr Dale interjected: "You can look at his record on Covid, for example. That is not a great outcome." READ MORE: Joe Biden misery: Anti-Greta Thunberg debunks key campaign pledge
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Mr Swenson continued: "To talk about outcomes, his outcomes have been fantastic. "They're consistent with the European outcomes on Covid. In terms of the economy, he crushes the European outcomes." He added: "To blame the President for deaths is indecent and dishonest. "He's a different kind of President.
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"The way he came in here was to shake the tree, to throw a grenade in the room. "And that's because we had generations or at least decades of people on both sides of the aisle that promised things and didn't deliver, and there was this frustration from the voters that outcomes weren't being delivered." President Donald Trump will hold two campaign rallies on Wednesday in the battleground state of Arizona, where polls show him narrowly trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden, as the White House race heads into its final six-day stretch. Mr Biden, who has repeatedly criticized Trump for failing to contain the coronavirus pandemic, will receive a briefing from public health experts and deliver a speech near his home in Delaware on his plans to combat COVID-19 and protect Americans with pre-existing health conditions, his campaign said. DON'T MISS Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--'It's too early!' George Eustice dismantles Lib Dems' call for Covid Christmas plan

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has called for four-nation coronavirus planning in relation to Christmas , warning people face confusion and complexity over potential restrictions .
But the call was dismissed by Environment Secretary George Eustice who told BBC Radio 4 's Today he believed it is simply too early to set out rules that will apply to Britons across the UK in two months time .
He said : `` It 's too early .
We should set our guidance not as the Lib Dems say based on Christmas is coming .
`` We should set our guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and follow the science and respond to emerging situations in a proportionate way .
`` That 's what we 're doing .
`` It 's too early , I 'm afraid , to say exactly what the situation will be by Christmas .
`` But we do understand people want to have a Christmas that is as close as possible to normal and to meet family and come together .
`` It 's an important family occasion and we understand and the Prime Minister is clear he wants to try to support that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine blow : Drug may ‘ not work for everyone ’ Suggesting a four-nation summit , Ed Davey told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` Well because 2020 has been such a tough year for families across the UK , people losing loved ones , losing their jobs .
People had been looking forward to Christmas and I think they 're increasingly worried they wo n't be able to be with many of their families and friends at Christmas as normal .
`` So we want the governments of the four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead , to get ahead of the game and plan measures so that we can maximise the chances of Christmas being as near normal as possible and it means they 've got to take steps now together and if they do then maybe Christmas wo n't be cancelled . ''
He added : `` We need to see a much greater co-ordination on , for example , what the rules for gatherings might be , what public transport arrangements may be , whether they 've got to be expanded , for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to families will be .
`` I think if they do n't come together there 's a danger that we 'll see confusion , we 'll see complexity and people wo n't get a clear message . ''
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the Government 's failure to use the half-term for a circuit-breaker lockdown means they now need to `` do something quickly to save Christmas '' .
Mr Ashworth said the Government have `` lost a window of opportunity '' for a national lockdown over the holidays , which its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been requesting for `` two weeks or so '' .
Speaking on Times Radio on Wednesday morning , he said Government sources are planning for a Tier 3 lockdown in most areas of the country `` at some point in November '' .
When asked if he thought families would be able to meet in groups of more than six on Christmas Day , he said : `` That 's in the hands of all of us , and in the hands of the decisions it ( the Government ) makes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're going to do to get on top of this virus .
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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has called for four-nation coronavirus planning in relation to Christmas, warning people face confusion and complexity over potential restrictions. But the call was dismissed by Environment Secretary George Eustice who told BBC Radio 4's Today he believed it is simply too early to set out rules that will apply to Britons across the UK in two months time.
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He said: "It's too early. We should set our guidance not as the Lib Dems say based on Christmas is coming. "We should set our guidance based on the epidemiology of this virus and follow the science and respond to emerging situations in a proportionate way. "That's what we're doing. "It's too early, I'm afraid, to say exactly what the situation will be by Christmas. "But we do understand people want to have a Christmas that is as close as possible to normal and to meet family and come together. "It's an important family occasion and we understand and the Prime Minister is clear he wants to try to support that." READ MORE: UK coronavirus vaccine blow: Drug may ‘not work for everyone’
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Suggesting a four-nation summit, Ed Davey told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Well because 2020 has been such a tough year for families across the UK, people losing loved ones, losing their jobs. People had been looking forward to Christmas and I think they're increasingly worried they won't be able to be with many of their families and friends at Christmas as normal. "So we want the governments of the four nations to come together, to look ahead, to get ahead of the game and plan measures so that we can maximise the chances of Christmas being as near normal as possible and it means they've got to take steps now together and if they do then maybe Christmas won't be cancelled." He added: "We need to see a much greater co-ordination on, for example, what the rules for gatherings might be, what public transport arrangements may be, whether they've got to be expanded, for example, how the policy of getting students back to families will be. "I think if they don't come together there's a danger that we'll see confusion, we'll see complexity and people won't get a clear message."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Boris v Nicola: No 10's fury as Sturgeon 'refused' to hand over Scotland's Brexit plans

Westminster officials say Scottish ministers had not given the UK Government access to documents outlining how Scotland aims to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
These documents included information on how cash from the UK Government to support Brexit readiness had been spent and how ministers at Holyrood were ensuring that businesses are ready for the change .
But Edinburgh has disputed the claims tonight accusing Westminster of spouting “ nonsense ” claiming they put ideas to Westminster .
Whitehall sources tonight told Express.co.uk Edinburgh 's approach to dealing with Scotland was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website : “ There are big gaps between both governments right now , we are becoming concerned at Edinburgh ’ s approach .
“ We should be working together on getting ready for the transition period.
” Another added : “ It seems more like political jokes at the moment from Edinburgh rather than engagement and teamwork . ''
Michael Gove wrote to Michael Russell , Scotland ’ s Constitution Secretary claiming the UK Government had sent “ detailed plans ” to Holyrood with no reciprocation .
In the letter , Mr Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any operational readiness meetings of the Scottish Government .
The letter said : `` I appreciate that is your decision but we still lack access to crucial data and have not had papers or other important planning materials shared with us .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon told she must NOT tear families apart on Christmas '' This includes information on how the funding the Scottish Government received to support readiness has been spent ; how many Environmental Health Officers are in place in Local Authorities ; and how you are ensuring businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for change . ''
Mr Gove stressed he had been very keen to “ secure the best possible engagement between us ” stressing Nicola Sturgeon had been invited to regular meetings of Westminster Exit Operations Cabinet Committee which deals with preparations and operational readiness for the end of the transition period .
He added : “ I am sorry if you feel that the UK Government ’ s contact with you and others in the devolved administrations has not been all that it might be.
” Mr Gove , a key member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was now `` intensified engagement '' taking place as the UK prepares for the Brexit transition period ending in December .
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“ Everyone knows the Scottish Government , the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland have all been ignored by the Tories throughout the whole shambolic Brexit period – which is one reason there is now a clear majority for independence .
“ The Scottish Government has repeatedly put forward detailed evidence to the UK Government for a different approach to limit the damage of the appalling Brexit situation they have created , but we have been consistently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month that there was now no trust between the Scottish Government and Westminster , complaining that dialogue between the two administrations had become `` significantly worse since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister '' .

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Westminster officials say Scottish ministers had not given the UK Government access to documents outlining how Scotland aims to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. These documents included information on how cash from the UK Government to support Brexit readiness had been spent and how ministers at Holyrood were ensuring that businesses are ready for the change.
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But Edinburgh has disputed the claims tonight accusing Westminster of spouting “nonsense” claiming they put ideas to Westminster. Whitehall sources tonight told Express.co.uk Edinburgh's approach to dealing with Scotland was “concerning”. One source told this website: “There are big gaps between both governments right now, we are becoming concerned at Edinburgh’s approach. “We should be working together on getting ready for the transition period.”
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Another added: “It seems more like political jokes at the moment from Edinburgh rather than engagement and teamwork." Michael Gove wrote to Michael Russell, Scotland’s Constitution Secretary claiming the UK Government had sent “detailed plans” to Holyrood with no reciprocation. In the letter, Mr Gove said they had not been invited to any operational readiness meetings of the Scottish Government. The letter said: "I appreciate that is your decision but we still lack access to crucial data and have not had papers or other important planning materials shared with us. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon told she must NOT tear families apart on Christmas
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Nicola Sturgeon warned about a no-deal Brexit this afternoon
"This includes information on how the funding the Scottish Government received to support readiness has been spent; how many Environmental Health Officers are in place in Local Authorities; and how you are ensuring businesses are aware and taking action to prepare for change." Mr Gove stressed he had been very keen to “secure the best possible engagement between us” stressing Nicola Sturgeon had been invited to regular meetings of Westminster Exit Operations Cabinet Committee which deals with preparations and operational readiness for the end of the transition period. He added: “I am sorry if you feel that the UK Government’s contact with you and others in the devolved administrations has not been all that it might be.” Mr Gove, a key member of Mr Johnson's Cabinet, said there was now "intensified engagement" taking place as the UK prepares for the Brexit transition period ending in December. DON'T MISS:
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Michael Gove wrote to counterpart Michael Russell
However, in a scathing response tonight, Michael Russell said: “The extraordinary decision of Boris Johnson and Michael Gove to impose a disastrous hard Brexit in the middle of a global pandemic and economic recession shows they have total contempt for people in Scotland. “Everyone knows the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland have all been ignored by the Tories throughout the whole shambolic Brexit period – which is one reason there is now a clear majority for independence. “The Scottish Government has repeatedly put forward detailed evidence to the UK Government for a different approach to limit the damage of the appalling Brexit situation they have created, but we have been consistently rebuffed.” Mr Russell has said last month that there was now no trust between the Scottish Government and Westminster, complaining that dialogue between the two administrations had become "significantly worse since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister".
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Nicola Sturgeon’s 'darkest day' after coronavirus patients sent into care homes

The report , released by Public Health Scotland further showed there were 3,599 discharges from hospitals to care homes , with the majority ( 81.9 percent ) not tested for coronavirus .
Of 650 patients who were tested , 78 received a positive result while in hospital and of these patients , ten tested negative before they were discharged while the remainder did not .
The news and the delay of the report by four weeks last month have sparked outrage amongst families who claim they received no answers from the SNP led administration .
The Scottish Government was accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grieving families who claim it took too long for answers from the administration at Holyrood for their loved ones who passed away .
Ruth Davidson MSP , Holyrood group leader for the Scottish Conservatives told Express.co.uk : “ When faced with these failings , the collective shrug we saw from SNP ministers today was offensive and disrespects those whose lives were lost .
“ The report says it couldn ’ t exclude a ‘ large excess risk ’ from COVID positive patients being sent to care homes .
“ This is a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complacent interpretation of decisions that saw many elderly people die.
” Donald MacAskill , chief executive of Scottish Care , which represents private care homes in Scotland also told this website there were lessons to be learnt from the Public Health Report .
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” Monica Lennon MSP , Scottish Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been playing “ Russian Roulette ” with patients .
She said : “ The decision to move patients with CVID-19 into care homes was reckless and SNP ministers must be held to account for this Russian roulette strategy .
“ The combination of knowingly transferring the virus into care homes and not bothering to test hundreds of other patients before moving them is unfathomable.
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He said : “ It 's a dark day when we discover the Scottish Government knowingly permitted the admission of over one hundred people with the virus into care homes .
“ It sends a chill down the spine to find out that thousands more were admitted without a single test.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would say to families of loved one 's , Nicola Sturgeon said : “ To families of people who lost loved one ’ s in care homes , there are no words , I do n't have the words to properly convey how sorry I am for what you have gone through .

Nicola Sturgeon outlines report on discharges into care homes
Today, a delayed independent report commissioned by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed 113 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 were discharged from hospitals into care homes without first receiving a negative test.
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The report, released by Public Health Scotland further showed there were 3,599 discharges from hospitals to care homes, with the majority (81.9 percent) not tested for coronavirus. Of 650 patients who were tested, 78 received a positive result while in hospital and of these patients, ten tested negative before they were discharged while the remainder did not. The news and the delay of the report by four weeks last month have sparked outrage amongst families who claim they received no answers from the SNP led administration. The Scottish Government was accused tonight of being “disrespectful” to grieving families who claim it took too long for answers from the administration at Holyrood for their loved ones who passed away.
The Public Health Scotland report was released today
Nicola Sturgeon defended the Government's record today
Ruth Davidson MSP, Holyrood group leader for the Scottish Conservatives told Express.co.uk: “When faced with these failings, the collective shrug we saw from SNP ministers today was offensive and disrespects those whose lives were lost. “The report says it couldn’t exclude a ‘large excess risk’ from COVID positive patients being sent to care homes. “This is a time for contrition, not a selective and complacent interpretation of decisions that saw many elderly people die.” Donald MacAskill, chief executive of Scottish Care, which represents private care homes in Scotland also told this website there were lessons to be learnt from the Public Health Report. READ MORE: No 10's fury as Sturgeon 'refused' to hand over Brexit plans
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The report was delayed by four weeks
He stressed a “human rights-based” public inquiry should be held into the fiasco so everyone can share the evidence and “know what has happened.” Monica Lennon MSP, Scottish Labour health spokeswoman said the Scottish Government had been playing “Russian Roulette” with patients. She said: “The decision to move patients with CVID-19 into care homes was reckless and SNP ministers must be held to account for this Russian roulette strategy. “The combination of knowingly transferring the virus into care homes and not bothering to test hundreds of other patients before moving them is unfathomable.” DON'T MISS:
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A large number of Scotland COVID deaths were in care homes
Willie Rennie MSP, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats said the revolutions were one of the “biggest” tragedies. He said: “It's a dark day when we discover the Scottish Government knowingly permitted the admission of over one hundred people with the virus into care homes. “It sends a chill down the spine to find out that thousands more were admitted without a single test.” When asked by Express.co.uk, on what she would say to families of loved one's, Nicola Sturgeon said: “To families of people who lost loved one’s in care homes, there are no words, I don't have the words to properly convey how sorry I am for what you have gone through.
Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Tories in Holyrood


thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Donald Trump 'more likely' to give Britain trade deal than Biden as President 'loves' UK

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James Delingpole told LBC the current US President loves Britain due to his Scottish mother and his golf courses in the UK .
However , he claimed the UK 's prime ministers – Theresa May and Boris Johnson – have not reciprocated the love back to Donald Trump and have instead been standoffish towards the US President .
Mr Delingpole said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think Biden is very much part of that globalist pro-EU faction .
`` He will want to do what all the globalists and the EU want to do which is to punish Britain for seeking independence from the shackles of the European Union .
`` So , I don ’ t think he will be inclined to give us any kind of trade deal anytime soon .
`` President Trump , I take him at his word , he clearly loves Britain because of his Scottish mother and his golf courses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : What is it and how does it work ?

Brexit: Trump 'more likely to grant trade deal' says Delingpole
James Delingpole told LBC the current US President loves Britain due to his Scottish mother and his golf courses in the UK. However, he claimed the UK's prime ministers – Theresa May and Boris Johnson – have not reciprocated the love back to Donald Trump and have instead been standoffish towards the US President.
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Mr Delingpole said: "If we are talking about individual characters, I think Biden is very much part of that globalist pro-EU faction. "He will want to do what all the globalists and the EU want to do which is to punish Britain for seeking independence from the shackles of the European Union. "So, I don’t think he will be inclined to give us any kind of trade deal anytime soon. "President Trump, I take him at his word, he clearly loves Britain because of his Scottish mother and his golf courses. READ MORE: Electoral college definition: What is it and how does it work?
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"I think we don’t reciprocate the love, our prime ministers tend to be much more standoffish towards Trump than he is to them. "I think Trump is far more likely to give us a deal to stick it to the globalists." However, his comments come as Donald Trump's biographer predicted the US President will suffer a "landslide" defeat to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. During an interview with Andrew Neil on TimesRadio, journalist and biographer Michael Wolff claimed the current US President will lose the upcoming election "without question".
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Merkel faces 'catastrophe': No deal Brexit to hit Germany harder than any other EU nation

Hans-Olaf Henkel , who is also a former Federation of German Industries ( BDI ) , said Germany 's massive car industry would be dealt a huge blow , as would other key sectors - and warned Brussels against complacently assuming Brexit was merely a `` British problem '' .
Mr Henkel was speaking after the publication of a report by credit insurer Euler Hermes , which puts the chances of a no-deal outcome at 45 percent .
The report suggests such an eventuality would jeopardise exports totalling €33billion - of which those from Germany would make up a quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest figure in the bloc .
Mr Henkel told Express.co.uk : `` It is all too obvious that Brexit is a lose-lose-proposition for both the EU and Britain .
`` However , the impression reigning in EU circles suggest that it is primarily a British problem .
`` Before Brexit , Britain was the largest single customer of the other 27 countries , ahead even of China and the United States . ''
The corresponding risk for his own country should not be understated , Mr Henkel said .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation of the world , Britain was the third largest single customer , behind the US and China .
JUST IN : Spain HITS OUT at Britain as Madrid panics over Gibraltar Brexit deal '' Even with a deal aimed at letting the UK remain in the European Single Market , the economic impact would be very detrimental to both UK and Germany .
`` But without it , Germany would suffer more than any other EU country barring Britain herself . ''
To illustrate his point , Mr Henkel explained : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made limousines driving in British cities !
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Even before the end of the transition period on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact , Mr Henkel pointed out .
He said : `` Since Brexit sales of German-made cars have dropped dramatically in Britain .
`` Exports of British made BMW-Minis to the whole world indicate that Britain is not only benefiting herself from the Common Market but also that BMW has a lot to lose if a no-deal-scenario results in huge bureaucracy , tariffs and supply chain complications for the exports of British made Minis .
`` Germany exports not only cars to the UK - think of Trumpf machine tools , Miele washing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is the reason why German Chancellor Angela Merkel , who is presently presiding over the Council of State and Government leaders of the EU , has intervened and pushed Michel Barnier , the EU Chief negotiator , to give up on his previous ultimatum , ie to leave the table by October 31st this year . ''
Mr Henkel added : `` When visiting us at the European Parliament in Brussels in 2018 , the CEO of the Port of Dover eloquently described to me what would happen to the Dover port @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customs declarations for goods and veterinary certificates .
`` He predicted queues of trucks more than 10 miles long .

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Hans-Olaf Henkel, who is also a former Federation of German Industries (BDI), said Germany's massive car industry would be dealt a huge blow, as would other key sectors - and warned Brussels against complacently assuming Brexit was merely a "British problem". Mr Henkel was speaking after the publication of a report by credit insurer Euler Hermes, which puts the chances of a no-deal outcome at 45 percent.
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The report suggests such an eventuality would jeopardise exports totalling €33billion - of which those from Germany would make up a quarter (€8.2billion), by far the highest figure in the bloc. Mr Henkel told Express.co.uk: "It is all too obvious that Brexit is a lose-lose-proposition for both the EU and Britain. "However, the impression reigning in EU circles suggest that it is primarily a British problem.
Angela Merkel is desperate to avoid a no-deal outcome, said Mr Henkel
Former MEP Hans-Olaf Henkel
"Before Brexit, Britain was the largest single customer of the other 27 countries, ahead even of China and the United States." The corresponding risk for his own country should not be understated, Mr Henkel said. He added: "For Germany, the third largest exporting nation of the world, Britain was the third largest single customer, behind the US and China. JUST IN: Spain HITS OUT at Britain as Madrid panics over Gibraltar Brexit deal
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Angela Merkel has been putting Michel Barnier under pressure, said Mr Henkel
UK negotiator Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier
Germany's car industry would be badly hit by a failure to reach an agreement
"Due to the high value of BMWs, Mercedes, Audis and VWs, Britain was a formidable customer of the German car industry." Even before the end of the transition period on December 31, Brexit was having an impact, Mr Henkel pointed out. He said: "Since Brexit sales of German-made cars have dropped dramatically in Britain. "Exports of British made BMW-Minis to the whole world indicate that Britain is not only benefiting herself from the Common Market but also that BMW has a lot to lose if a no-deal-scenario results in huge bureaucracy, tariffs and supply chain complications for the exports of British made Minis.
Projected job losses per EU country in the event of a hard Brexit
"Germany exports not only cars to the UK - think of Trumpf machine tools, Miele washing machines and Stihl motor chainsaws. "That is the reason why German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is presently presiding over the Council of State and Government leaders of the EU, has intervened and pushed Michel Barnier, the EU Chief negotiator, to give up on his previous ultimatum, ie to leave the table by October 31st this year." Mr Henkel added: "When visiting us at the European Parliament in Brussels in 2018, the CEO of the Port of Dover eloquently described to me what would happen to the Dover port in case there arises the need for customs declarations for goods and veterinary certificates. "He predicted queues of trucks more than 10 miles long.
Lorries queuing on the M2 during a Government-organised exercise to prepare for a no-deal scenario


thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Spain HITS OUT at Britain as Madrid panics over Gibraltar Brexit deal

The Spanish government is to agree a deal with the Rock in a bid to keep the border open - and allow the 15,000 people who cross daily to work in Gibraltar to continue doing so .
A Spanish diplomatic source warned any deal aimed at creating a `` shared prosperity zone '' in Gibraltar was unlikely without a trade deal between the UK and the EU .
With barely two months before the end of the transition period on December 31 , such a deal is currently hanging in the balance .
The insider said : `` We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on how to get there .
`` What is lacking is the political will to close the deal .
`` The ball is in the United Kingdom 's court . ''
The source said failure to reach a side deal on Gibraltar , a British overseas territory over which Spain maintains a sovereignty claim , would carry a heavy social , economic and political cost .
The British Foreign Office has not responded to a request for comment .
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Tories have only 'borrowed ' Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pragmatism '' on its key demand that their mutual border remain fully open , and the source expressed hope that that spirit would ultimately prevail .
The Rock , located on the southern tip of Spain , has a population of just 32,000 .
The port , which Spain ceded to Britain in the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 , also welcomes some 10 million tourists per year , a sector which accounts for about a quarter of its economy .
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Gibraltar 's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo revealed he had spoken to Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month , and had received assurances that Britain would never abandon the Rock in any circumstances .
He said : `` The Prime Minister was clear and unequivocal in his support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context of the ongoing negotiations for the future relationship with the EU .
`` Gibraltar wants a good deal to be done which maximises frontier fluidity for persons and goods and which secures greater prosperity for all .
`` We believe that with goodwill , good faith and a good negotiation , a deal can be done that can deliver real benefits without any of the negotiating parties having to cross any of their red lines .
`` What we will not do is recommend a deal to Gibraltar 's Parliament if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and irrenouncible red lines .

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The Spanish government is to agree a deal with the Rock in a bid to keep the border open - and allow the 15,000 people who cross daily to work in Gibraltar to continue doing so. A Spanish diplomatic source warned any deal aimed at creating a "shared prosperity zone" in Gibraltar was unlikely without a trade deal between the UK and the EU.
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What is lacking is the political will to close the deal Spanish diplomatic source
With barely two months before the end of the transition period on December 31, such a deal is currently hanging in the balance. The insider said: "We've made our suggestions, explored technical solutions on how to get there. "What is lacking is the political will to close the deal.
Fabian Picardo, Gibraltar's Chief Minister
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"The ball is in the United Kingdom's court." The source said failure to reach a side deal on Gibraltar, a British overseas territory over which Spain maintains a sovereignty claim, would carry a heavy social, economic and political cost. The British Foreign Office has not responded to a request for comment. JUST IN: Boris needs to deliver! Tories have only 'borrowed' Brexit votes
Boris Johnson spoke to Fabian Picardo last month
Gibraltar has welcomed Spain's "pragmatism" on its key demand that their mutual border remain fully open, and the source expressed hope that that spirit would ultimately prevail. The Rock, located on the southern tip of Spain, has a population of just 32,000. The port, which Spain ceded to Britain in the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, also welcomes some 10 million tourists per year, a sector which accounts for about a quarter of its economy. DON'T MISS
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Tourism is a vital sector of Gibraltar's economy
Spain has agreed to put the issue of sovereignty aside in order to focus on efforts to keep the border open. Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo revealed he had spoken to Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month, and had received assurances that Britain would never abandon the Rock in any circumstances. He said: "The Prime Minister was clear and unequivocal in his support for Gibraltar, in particular in the context of the ongoing negotiations for the future relationship with the EU.
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"Gibraltar wants a good deal to be done which maximises frontier fluidity for persons and goods and which secures greater prosperity for all. "We believe that with goodwill, good faith and a good negotiation, a deal can be done that can deliver real benefits without any of the negotiating parties having to cross any of their red lines. "What we will not do is recommend a deal to Gibraltar's Parliament if it does cross our well known, historic and irrenouncible red lines.
Gibraltar is located on the southern tip of Spain


thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Brexit showdown: EU and UK's 'precious little time' to secure deal as MEP issues warning

Christophe Hansen , a member of the European Parliament ’ s Brexit committee , claimed both sides face a race against the clock to conclude any agreement ahead of the looming ratification deadline .
Sources have hinted a deal could emerge by mid-November , but the Luxembourger insisted MEPs would need to see the “ substance ” of the future relationship pact as early as next week in order to complete the formalities .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Hansen conceded talks are already set to overrun the original deadline set to give the EU Parliament enough time to rubber-stamp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We would have wanted this effort to have already started earlier on because we have precious little time .
“ We ’ ve lost precious time and it 's now the very last phase of the negotiations , if we don ’ t hear much that ’ s not very helpful – we 're really waiting for the final substance , and the microphone on that is silent.
” Before any Brexit deal can enter into force it must be scrutinised by two parliamentary committees in Brussels and then given the green light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hansen revealed the EU Parliament had already agreed to a “ fast-tracked procedure ” to give negotiators extra time to find agreements on the key sticking points of access to Britain ’ s coastal waters and controls over state subsidies for businesses .
He said : “ We need six weeks to two months to do our work properly .
We are under time pressure , this will already break a fast-tracked procedure and is the fastest we can do .
“ We need concrete results in the first week of November.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ intensive wrangling over the Brexit deal after the EU agreed to finally begin work on a joint legal text and put pen to paper on the agreement after months of stalling .
The talks will shift to Brussels on Thursday for one final push before a potential political intervention from Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .
Mr Hansen insisted the EU and UK can overcome their differences over common standards , especially for state aid , in order to clinch a deal .
He said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns over state aid , this is a question of trust .
“ When we look at the UK , it doesn ’ t have a very strong track record of giving too much state aid , so the danger is not as imminent as one might say .
“ We know what the UK state aid regime will be , it ’ s finding the necessary supervision for this and the possibility to address concerns.
” MUST READ : Brexit fury : Boris Johnson blasted for 'giving up ' in EU talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to solve in the coming days , with the subject still shown as a “ red light ” on the EU ’ s traffic light system for progress .
A number of European governments , including France and Belgium , are still holding out for the same level of access to Britain ’ s coastal waters after Brexit .
But Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s Brexit chief , believes possible compromises have emerged in order to secure concessions from Britain .
The Frenchman is working on a trade-off between the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s energy markets and the bloc ’ s access to British fishing grounds , according to Mr Hansen .
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Christophe Hansen, a member of the European Parliament’s Brexit committee, claimed both sides face a race against the clock to conclude any agreement ahead of the looming ratification deadline. Sources have hinted a deal could emerge by mid-November, but the Luxembourger insisted MEPs would need to see the “substance” of the future relationship pact as early as next week in order to complete the formalities. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Hansen conceded talks are already set to overrun the original deadline set to give the EU Parliament enough time to rubber-stamp any agreement.
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He said: “We would have wanted this effort to have already started earlier on because we have precious little time. “We’ve lost precious time and it's now the very last phase of the negotiations, if we don’t hear much that’s not very helpful – we're really waiting for the final substance, and the microphone on that is silent.” Before any Brexit deal can enter into force it must be scrutinised by two parliamentary committees in Brussels and then given the green light at a plenary session in December. Mr Hansen revealed the EU Parliament had already agreed to a “fast-tracked procedure” to give negotiators extra time to find agreements on the key sticking points of access to Britain’s coastal waters and controls over state subsidies for businesses.
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost are said to be edging closer to a Brexit deal
Lord Frost is the UK's chief Brexit negotiator
He said: “We need six weeks to two months to do our work properly. We are under time pressure, this will already break a fast-tracked procedure and is the fastest we can do. “We need concrete results in the first week of November.” Both sides have been locked in intensive wrangling over the Brexit deal after the EU agreed to finally begin work on a joint legal text and put pen to paper on the agreement after months of stalling. The talks will shift to Brussels on Thursday for one final push before a potential political intervention from Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Michel Barnier in London
Mr Hansen insisted the EU and UK can overcome their differences over common standards, especially for state aid, in order to clinch a deal. He said: “The problem is not the level-playing field or concerns over state aid, this is a question of trust. “When we look at the UK, it doesn’t have a very strong track record of giving too much state aid, so the danger is not as imminent as one might say. “We know what the UK state aid regime will be, it’s finding the necessary supervision for this and the possibility to address concerns.” MUST READ: Brexit fury: Boris Johnson blasted for 'giving up' in EU talks
MEP Christophe Hansen is a member of the EU Parliament's Brexit committee
Fisheries remains one of the toughest issues to solve in the coming days, with the subject still shown as a “red light” on the EU’s traffic light system for progress. A number of European governments, including France and Belgium, are still holding out for the same level of access to Britain’s coastal waters after Brexit. But Michel Barnier, the EU’s Brexit chief, believes possible compromises have emerged in order to secure concessions from Britain. The Frenchman is working on a trade-off between the UK’s access to the EU’s energy markets and the bloc’s access to British fishing grounds, according to Mr Hansen. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Furious Michael Gove hits back at Wales over calls for UK to DROP Brexit fishing demands

The Cabinet Office minister has lashed out at demands to `` back down '' during Brexit negotiations as crucial talks move to Brussels this week in a final push to secure a deal with the EU .
Mr Gove has been told the UK government should be `` flexible '' when discussing issues on fishing rights and state aid .
In a letter to Jeremy Miles , Wale 's Minister for European Transition , Mr Gove revealed Britain will not back down on demands to the EU over fisheries .
He wrote : `` I am afraid we strongly disagree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back down ' on fisheries .
`` The UK Government 's view is that in all circumstances , the UK must be an independent coastal state , no longer be bound by the Common Fisheries Policy . ''
Mr Gove went on to explain how Britain is seeking a “ separate fisheries framework agreement ” which reflect the country ’ s “ international law rights ” .
He continued : “ This is squarely in line with the precedent of the EU ’ s fisheries agreement with Norway .
“ The UK government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be leaving the Single Market at the end of the UK transition period .
“ We of course recognise the importance of access to the EU market for UK goods , which would be the case whether or not we secure a free trade agreement ( FTA ) .
” Earlier this month , Mr Miles urged UK minister to “ back down ” from “ ill-advised positions on state aid and fisheries ” in order to secure a deal with the EU .
READ MORE : Brexit deal ONE WEEK away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make progress In his letter to the Cabinet Officer minister , Mr Miles said it would be “ inexcusable ” to reach the end of the negotiations with no deal “ knowing the damage this would cause to businesses and jobs - layered on top of the devastating impacts of COVID-19 ” .
Brexit talks will now move to Brussels this week following “ intensified ” negotiations in London .
But so far , crucial trade talks have been deadlocked for months as either side have failed to come to any agreement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations is fishing as the EU wants to maintain its rights to Britain 's fishing waters .
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As the UK has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argued the system is unfair .
State aid has also been an issue during negotiations with the EU urged the UK to sign up to some of its rules on state aid .
The UK government has argued it wants to set its own rules on the government support given to businesses .
But Mr Miles said in his letter : “ Given the importance of being able to sell our fishing catches to the EU , access to the EU single market far outweighs the issue of access to UK waters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a whole - with the fate of thousands of businesses and millions of jobs at stake - must not be sacrificed over fishing quotas in UK waters.
” He went on to say the government “ must finally recognise ” the EU will not do agree a deal that does not give “ sufficient assurances that the future of UK state aid policy will jot provide an unfair competitive advantage ( or protections if it does ) .
” The Welsh minister urged the UK government to demonstrate flexibility to prevent “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and wages being hit ” .

The Cabinet Office minister has lashed out at demands to "back down" during Brexit negotiations as crucial talks move to Brussels this week in a final push to secure a deal with the EU. Mr Gove has been told the UK government should be "flexible" when discussing issues on fishing rights and state aid.
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In a letter to Jeremy Miles, Wale's Minister for European Transition, Mr Gove revealed Britain will not back down on demands to the EU over fisheries. He wrote: "I am afraid we strongly disagree with your premise that we should `back down' on fisheries. "The UK Government's view is that in all circumstances, the UK must be an independent coastal state, no longer be bound by the Common Fisheries Policy." Mr Gove went on to explain how Britain is seeking a “separate fisheries framework agreement” which reflect the country’s “international law rights”.
Michael Gove hits back at Wales over Brexit fish
Welsh minister Jeremy Miles
He continued: “This is squarely in line with the precedent of the EU’s fisheries agreement with Norway. “The UK government has also been unequivocally clear that we will be leaving the Single Market at the end of the UK transition period. “We of course recognise the importance of access to the EU market for UK goods, which would be the case whether or not we secure a free trade agreement (FTA).” Earlier this month, Mr Miles urged UK minister to “back down” from “ill-advised positions on state aid and fisheries” in order to secure a deal with the EU. READ MORE: Brexit deal ONE WEEK away from being found as UK and EU make progress
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Fishing remains one of the key issues in talks
In his letter to the Cabinet Officer minister, Mr Miles said it would be “inexcusable” to reach the end of the negotiations with no deal “knowing the damage this would cause to businesses and jobs - layered on top of the devastating impacts of COVID-19”. Brexit talks will now move to Brussels this week following “intensified” negotiations in London. But so far, crucial trade talks have been deadlocked for months as either side have failed to come to any agreement. One of the main disputes in the negotiations is fishing as the EU wants to maintain its rights to Britain's fishing waters. DON'T MISS
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EU fishing dependence on British waters
Under the controversial Commons Fisheries Policy (CFP), all member states are given access to EU waters via quotas. As the UK has a large coastal area, critics have often argued the system is unfair. State aid has also been an issue during negotiations with the EU urged the UK to sign up to some of its rules on state aid. The UK government has argued it wants to set its own rules on the government support given to businesses.
Brexit talks deadlocked over fishing rights
But Mr Miles said in his letter: “Given the importance of being able to sell our fishing catches to the EU, access to the EU single market far outweighs the issue of access to UK waters. “And the interests of the economy as a whole - with the fate of thousands of businesses and millions of jobs at stake - must not be sacrificed over fishing quotas in UK waters.” He went on to say the government “must finally recognise” the EU will not do agree a deal that does not give “sufficient assurances that the future of UK state aid policy will jot provide an unfair competitive advantage (or protections if it does).” The Welsh minister urged the UK government to demonstrate flexibility to prevent “businesses being damaged, jobs being lost, and wages being hit”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Brexit deal just ONE WEEK away from being reached as UK and EU negotiators make progress

They raised the prospect of an agreement could be found as easy as next Tuesday with progress being made in a number of areas as part of the intensified wrangling over a trade deal .
The two sides were said to be close to finalising a draft legal text on future common standards , including state subsidies for businesses , as part of a tentative breakthrough in the talks .
Lord Frost and EU counterpart Michel Barnier are expected to pass the negotiations up to Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der leyen to take a decision on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of progress , it was said there are still significant gaps between both sides on the level-playing field , fisheries and enforcing the final agreement .
It is believed it will require a political intervention to break the deadlock on fisheries with a number of EU states , including France and Belgium , still holding out for the same level of access to Britain ’ s coastal waters after Brexit .
The Prime Minister could be urged to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in order to find a compromise .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trade-off involving Britain ’ s access to the EU ’ s energy market in a bid to secure concessions from Downing Street on fisheries .
Christophe Hansen , a senior Brexit envoy for the European Parliament , said the UK could be given preferential access to deliver energy to the bloc in return for more generous terms for European trawlermen .
The Luxembourg MEP told Express.co.uk : “ The UK in the future wants to be able to deliver to the EU ’ s energy market and we want to maintain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK could grant access to its fishing waters and on the other hand be granted access to the EU ’ s energy market – those are compromises we could make , both the UK and EU have strengths and weaknesses and that ’ s why we want to discuss everything together.
” Mr Hansen the row over access to Britain ’ s coastal waters , a key sticking point in the talks , remains on the “ red list ” on the EU ’ s traffic light system for progress .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field , including state aid , can be found in the coming days as talks tomorrow shift to Brussels .
“ The problem is not the level-playing field or concerns over state aid , this is a question of trust , ” he said .
“ When we look at the UK , it doesn ’ t have a very strong track record of giving too much state aid , so the danger is not as imminent as one might say .
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” Mr Hansen stressed negotiators face a race against the clock in order to give the European Parliament enough time to scrutinise and rubber-stamp any agreement .
He said MEPs had already agreed to a “ fast-tracked procedure ” to give negotiators extra time to find agreements on the key sticking points .
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They raised the prospect of an agreement could be found as easy as next Tuesday with progress being made in a number of areas as part of the intensified wrangling over a trade deal. The two sides were said to be close to finalising a draft legal text on future common standards, including state subsidies for businesses, as part of a tentative breakthrough in the talks. Lord Frost and EU counterpart Michel Barnier are expected to pass the negotiations up to Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der leyen to take a decision on the final trade-offs.
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Despite early signs of progress, it was said there are still significant gaps between both sides on the level-playing field, fisheries and enforcing the final agreement. It is believed it will require a political intervention to break the deadlock on fisheries with a number of EU states, including France and Belgium, still holding out for the same level of access to Britain’s coastal waters after Brexit. The Prime Minister could be urged to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in order to find a compromise.
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier close to Brexit breakthrough, it has emerged
Lord Frost will travel to Brussels tomorrow for more Brexit talks
Mr Barnier was said to be working on a trade-off involving Britain’s access to the EU’s energy market in a bid to secure concessions from Downing Street on fisheries. Christophe Hansen, a senior Brexit envoy for the European Parliament, said the UK could be given preferential access to deliver energy to the bloc in return for more generous terms for European trawlermen. The Luxembourg MEP told Express.co.uk: “The UK in the future wants to be able to deliver to the EU’s energy market and we want to maintain the status quo for our fishermen. “The UK could grant access to its fishing waters and on the other hand be granted access to the EU’s energy market – those are compromises we could make, both the UK and EU have strengths and weaknesses and that’s why we want to discuss everything together.”
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Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Mr Hansen the row over access to Britain’s coastal waters, a key sticking point in the talks, remains on the “red list” on the EU’s traffic light system for progress. But he insisted a deal on the level-playing field, including state aid, can be found in the coming days as talks tomorrow shift to Brussels. “The problem is not the level-playing field or concerns over state aid, this is a question of trust,” he said. “When we look at the UK, it doesn’t have a very strong track record of giving too much state aid, so the danger is not as imminent as one might say. MUST READ: Brexit fury: Boris Johnson blasted for 'giving up' in EU talks
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-28--Polling guru Sir John Curtice admits UK polls BIASED against Tories in favour of Labour

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Sir John Curtice revealed that polls showed the Conservative Party had a two and a half-point lead over Labour , not just one point .
He explained that the sample size of people asked was weighted `` a little too heavy '' on Labour .
While the sample was `` a little too light '' on the Tories .
Speaking to the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` If you looked at the proportion of those who were going to turn out and vote who were aged 18 to 25 according to the final polls in 2017 , many of them about four or five percent who make it to the polls are going to be 18 to 25 .
`` Whereas if you look at the evidence the figure you should be aiming for is about 11 to 12 percent .
`` Those studies are the best estimate at the age gap in turnout .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were vastly underestimating the proportion of younger voters who were going to turn out .
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Polls 'underestimated Tories and favoured Labour' says Curtice
Sir John Curtice revealed that polls showed the Conservative Party had a two and a half-point lead over Labour, not just one point. He explained that the sample size of people asked was weighted "a little too heavy" on Labour. While the sample was "a little too light" on the Tories.
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Speaking to the House of Lords Liason Committee, Sir John said: "If you looked at the proportion of those who were going to turn out and vote who were aged 18 to 25 according to the final polls in 2017, many of them about four or five percent who make it to the polls are going to be 18 to 25. "Whereas if you look at the evidence the figure you should be aiming for is about 11 to 12 percent. "Those studies are the best estimate at the age gap in turnout. "The polls were weighted in such a way that they were vastly underestimating the proportion of younger voters who were going to turn out. READ MORE: Boris Johnson snub: Why 'Burnham could be in first PM term by now'
Sir John said polls were weighted in favour of Labour
Boris Johnson's Tory party had only a one point lead over Labour in 2017
"The irony is if in 2017 the opinion polls had reported that unweighted data, on average they had a one point Conservative lead. "The correct figure was about two and a half. "Basically their samples were a little too light on Tories and a little too heavy on Labour." He added: "On average the polls do slightly underestimate the Conservative position and overestimate Labour."
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Sir John recently said Conservative Party had 50 percent support in April but it has since dropped. He explained Labour have now made gains from both Leave and Remain voters. It comes as negotiations with the EU have stumbled over the bloc's demands. While speaking to think tank, the UK in a Changing Europe, Sir John said: "We clearly have just had an issue that has completely dominated our politics, completely thrown Brexit off the agenda, and that is handling the coronavirus. "If you actually look at the dynamics of support for the Conservative and Labour parties from April where the Conservatives were at their very height in the polls, about 50 percent support. DON'T MISS England second lockdown: Cabinet minister silent amid SAGE warning [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-29--Jeremy Corbyn SUSPENDED from Labour by Starmer after saying anti-Semitism 'overstated'

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Referring to a statement the former leader made on Facebook earlier today , a @ @ @ @ @ said : “ In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract @ @ @ @ @ Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
`` He has also had the whip @ @ @ @ @ Party .
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Keir Starmer reacts to report on anti-Semitism in Labour Party
Referring to a statement the former leader made on Facebook earlier today, a spokesperson for the Labour Party said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation. He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.” But Mr Corbyn hit back at Labour's decision, and tweeted: "I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me.
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"I’ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong. "I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism." Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, also a strong ally of Mr Corbyn, also threw his support behind the ex-leader, describing his suspensionm as "profoundly wrong". He tweeted: "On the day we should all be moving forward & taking all steps to fight anti-Semitism, the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is profoundly wrong.
Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party
Jeremy corbyn said he will 'strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me'
"In interests of party unity let’s find a way of undoing & resolving this. "I urge all party members to stay calm as that is the best way to support Jeremy and each other. "Let’s all call upon the leadership to lift this suspension." Mr Corbyn's suspension comes after a damning report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination. But he hit back at the report, saying he does not accept all the findings, adding the scale of the anti-Semitism problem in Labour was "dramatically overstated" for political reasons.
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John McDonnell said the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is 'profoundly wrong'
The former Labour leader said in a statement posted to Facebook: "Anti-Semitism is absolutely abhorrent, wrong and responsible for some of humanity's greatest crimes. As Leader of the Labour Party I was always determined to eliminate all forms of racism and root out the cancer of anti-Semitism. "I have campaigned in support of Jewish people and communities my entire life and I will continue to do so. "The EHRC's report shows that when I became Labour leader in 2015, the Party's processes for handling complaints were not fit for purpose. Reform was then stalled by an obstructive party bureaucracy. "But from 2018, Jennie Formby and a new NEC that supported my leadership made substantial improvements, making it much easier and swifter to remove anti-Semites. My team acted to speed up, not hinder the process.
Jeremy Corbyn has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party
Jeremy Corbyn said the anti-Semitism problem in Labour was 'dramatically overstated' for political reasons
"Anyone claiming there is no anti-Semitism in the Labour Party is wrong. Of course there is, as there is throughout society, and sometimes it is voiced by people who think of themselves as on the left. "Jewish members of our party and the wider community were right to expect us to deal with it, and I regret that it took longer to deliver that change than it should. "One anti-Semite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media. That combination hurt Jewish people and must never be repeated. "My sincere hope is that relations with Jewish communities can be rebuilt and those fears overcome. While I do not accept all of its findings, I trust its recommendations will be swiftly implemented to help move on from this period." Mr Corbyn had also insisted he was not "part of the problem" over Labour's handling of anti-Semitism.
Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party earlier this year
Keir Starmer was coming under pressure to take action against Jeremy Corbyn
In a broadcast interview, he said: "The numbers of cases in the public perception had become overstated. "The existence of the problem, I fully acknowledge, which is why I took action to end the problem in the party by introducing a process to get anti-Semites out of the party." When asked about comments from Sir Keir Starmer that those who deny the seriousness of anti-Semitism are part of the problem, Mr Corbyn insisted: "No, I'm not part of the problem." Following the publication of the EHRC report, Sir Keir had come under immediate pressure to take action against Mr Corbyn over the refusal from the former Labour leader to fully accept the findings from the investigation. Shortly after Mr Corbyn posted his statement on Facebook, Sir Keir told a press conference the findings from equality watchdog marked a "day of shame" for Labour and said he was "truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused".
Keir Starmer said the findings from equality watchdog marked a 'day of shame' for Labour
The current Labour leader said: "I found this report hard to read and it is a day of shame for the Labour Party. "We have failed Jewish people, our members, our supporters and the British public. "And so on behalf of the Labour Party: I am truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused." Sir Keir added: "When the commission was set up by the last Labour government to tackle discrimination, promote equality and protect human rights, it never occurred to me or anyone else that one day the Labour Party would be investigated for breaching the equality legislation that a Labour government had introduced. "Worse still, that the Labour Party would be found to have committed unlawful acts under that same legislation.
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"But that's what this report finds - both in terms of unlawful harassment through the acts of our agents, and unlawful indirect discrimination. "The report's conclusions are clear and stark - they leave no room for equivocation." Sir Keir also said that he "would look carefully at what Jeremy Corbyn has said in full", but added: "Those who deny there's a problem are part of the problem. "Under my leadership, we will have zero tolerance of anti-Semitism." The Labour leader vowed to fully implement the recommendations from the EHRC, which called for an independent process to handle anti-Semitism complaints.