thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--Brexit trade BONANZA! Britain on track for £100BN deals outside EU - 4 more deals on way

The Prime Minister said bumper trade deals are being lined up with the USA , Australia , New Zealand and Canada that will boost British firms and create tens of thousands of new jobs .
It comes after the UK secured a “ historic ” first trade deal since quitting the European Union following an agreement with Japan .
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss , the architect of the massive £15 billion tie up , said it is “ just the beginning ” for Britain ’ s trading renaissance .
She told the Daily Express : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signal to the rest of the world that we are back as an independent trading nation .
“ When we left the EU , we did so on the promise of looking far beyond our own shores and striking comprehensive trade deals with like-minded friends and allies .
This deal is testament to that ambition and offers a glimpse of what we can achieve outside of the EU.
” Mr Johnson said as well as key negotiations with the EU , “ positive ” post-Brexit trade talks with the USA , Australia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Discussions are ongoing and have been positive so far , ” he said .
“ The UK looks forward to striking more trade deals in the coming months.
” Together they could boost the UK economy by at least £100 billion over the coming decade , according to analysts .
Ms Truss said the new agreement means 99 per cent of exports to Japan will be tariff-free .
“ It goes far beyond the existing EU deal and secures new wins for British businesses , ” she added .
“ It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the whole of the UK .
It will help us to overcome the economic challenges of coronavirus , level-up our economy and advance Britain ’ s interests globally .
“ We have proved the nay-sayers wrong .
This is just the beginning for Global Britain.
” Ms Truss agreed the deal , in principle , with Japan 's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi on a video call on Friday morning .
News of the announcement sent the FTSE 100 soaring while new figures also showed that the UK economy is continuing to recover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spring .
Britain ’ s new trade envoy Tony Abbott , the former Australian Prime Minister , said : “ Great to see a deal between the world ’ s third and sixth largest economies .
Global Britain is a very desirable trading partner.
” Ms Truss also hailed the Japan agreement as an `` important step '' towards the UK joining a wider 11-nation trade deal , known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership .
Once fully operational it will account for around 14 per cent of global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion .
Under the UK-Japan deal , almost all exports will benefit from tariff-free trade , and there will be more protection for goods with geographical indications , including Yorkshire Wensleydale and Welsh lamb .
It will provide more liberal rules of origin and will allow producers of coats , knitwear and biscuits to source inputs from around the world for exports to Japan .
Tokyo has also guaranteed market access for UK malt exports under a more generous quota than that with the EU , as well as tariff reductions for UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japanese and British companies will also be able to move employees and their dependants into each country more easily under the terms of the agreement .
Japan 's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said : `` It was a very tough negotiation , but we reached the agreement in principle in about three months , at an unusually fast pace .
`` While maintaining the high levels of access to the British market under the Japan-EU EPA , we improved our access to the British market on train cars and some auto parts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but stressed that securing a deal with the EU remained the most important goal .
The director general of the British Chambers of Commerce , Adam Marshall , called the announcement a milestone , but added : `` Whilst this agreement is undoubtedly cause for celebration , securing a Free Trade Agreement with the EU remains critical to the future of businesses in the UK .
`` We urge ministers to redouble their efforts to reach a comprehensive partnership with our largest trading partner at a crucial time in the negotiations . ''
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`` It 's a huge opportunity to secure new Japanese investment across a wider range of sectors and UK regions , '' she said .
But Shadow international trade secretary Emily Thornberry said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Government 's overriding priority has to be securing the oven-ready deal that they promised us with Europe , which Japanese companies like Nissan have told us is crucial to the future of the investment and jobs they bring to Britain . ''
The talks between Britain and Japan missed an end-of-July deadline to strike a deal after the international trade secretary insisted on preferential treatment for stilton cheese amid pressure on Mr Johnson from British farmers concerned about the imminent loss of EU subsidies .
Britain exported £18million of blue cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth going to Japan .
The Department for International Trade said Britain would “ continue to benefit from access to the low tariffs for key food and drink products covered by quotas ” , including stilton cheese .
About 1,000 Japanese companies employing 180,000 people have a presence in the UK , including major employers such as Nissan , which has 6,000 staff at its car manufacturing plant in Sunderland .
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Potentially the biggest of the lot as UK-US trade is currently worth £221 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by £15.8 billion with a trade deal in place .
A deal would help the UK maximise its reach in global data and artificial intelligence as well as boosting professional services , food processing and car manufacturing – the Mini is a big seller in the US .
Removing trade barriers , including tariffs , could deliver huge gains for the 30,000 small to medium-sized enterprises already trading with the US .
Both Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have said they want to secure a deal as soon as possible .
Sticking points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as the Covid-19 pandemic and the upcoming US election have slowed progress with agreement not likely until 2021 .
A “ gold-standard ” UK-Australia trade deal would scrap tariffs for cars , clothing and spirits .
Talks are set to intensify between the two countries shortly and that agreements on financial services , telecoms and technology could be in the deal .
The free trade agreement could also include provisions to make it easier for Britons to live and work in Australia and vice versa .
There have been calls from groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement between the two countries in any potential deal .
Relations between the two nations were strengthened after former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was appointed as a UK trade envoy .
BRITAIN is expected to launch post-Brexit trade talks with Canada imminently , with the goal of reaching an agreement this year .
A deal was understood to have been nearly completed until relations soured earlier this year .
Last month International Trade Secretary Liz Truss met with her Canadian counterpart Mary Ng with both sides indicating they are keen to reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal would be intended to go little further than rolling over the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ( CETA ) between Canada and the EU , with a view to being renegotiated in the future .
The main prize for the UK would be continuity for businesses .
Despite Canada ’ s broadly liberal stance on trade , cheese is likely to be a contentious issue , as in the UK-Japan talks .
Canada only allows 20,000 tonnes of cheese to enter its territory tariff-free each year , three-quarters of which is earmarked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade talks with New Zealand in July , but will not be able to sign a deal until next year .
So far talks have been `` positive and productive '' with a second round planned for October .
Trade between the two was worth £2.8billion in 2018 , with the UK exporting £1.4billion of goods and services to New Zealand during the year .
Imports from New Zealand are currently hit with a 20 per cent import tax set by the EU but that could end if a post-Brexit deal is struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imports , such as meat , coming here .
But farming unions and some ministers want to keep tariffs high to try to prop up the UK market .
Not a trade deal as such but the agreement with Japan should pave the way for Britain ’ s accession to becoming a member of a major free-trade area of Pacific nations .
Liz Truss met with all 11 members of CPTPP ( Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership ) for the first time on Wednesday .
The CPTPP also includes Brunei , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Singapore and Vietnam .

UK-Japan trade deal 'deepens the strong partnership' says Truss
The Prime Minister said bumper trade deals are being lined up with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada that will boost British firms and create tens of thousands of new jobs. It comes after the UK secured a “historic” first trade deal since quitting the European Union following an agreement with Japan. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, the architect of the massive £15 billion tie up, said it is “just the beginning” for Britain’s trading renaissance.
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She told the Daily Express: “This is a historic moment for the UK and a signal to the rest of the world that we are back as an independent trading nation. “When we left the EU, we did so on the promise of looking far beyond our own shores and striking comprehensive trade deals with like-minded friends and allies. This deal is testament to that ambition and offers a glimpse of what we can achieve outside of the EU.” Mr Johnson said as well as key negotiations with the EU, “positive” post-Brexit trade talks with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are ongoing. “Discussions are ongoing and have been positive so far,” he said. “The UK looks forward to striking more trade deals in the coming months.” Together they could boost the UK economy by at least £100 billion over the coming decade, according to analysts. Ms Truss said the new agreement means 99 per cent of exports to Japan will be tariff-free. “It goes far beyond the existing EU deal and secures new wins for British businesses,” she added.
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“It will boost our great industries and create jobs throughout the whole of the UK. It will help us to overcome the economic challenges of coronavirus, level-up our economy and advance Britain’s interests globally. “We have proved the nay-sayers wrong. This is just the beginning for Global Britain.” Ms Truss agreed the deal, in principle, with Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi on a video call on Friday morning. News of the announcement sent the FTSE 100 soaring while new figures also showed that the UK economy is continuing to recover since the coronavirus pandemic first struck in the Spring. Britain’s new trade envoy Tony Abbott, the former Australian Prime Minister, said: “Great to see a deal between the world’s third and sixth largest economies. Global Britain is a very desirable trading partner.” Ms Truss also hailed the Japan agreement as an "important step" towards the UK joining a wider 11-nation trade deal, known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Once fully operational it will account for around 14 per cent of global GDP and is worth more than £112 billion. Under the UK-Japan deal, almost all exports will benefit from tariff-free trade, and there will be more protection for goods with geographical indications, including Yorkshire Wensleydale and Welsh lamb. READ MORE: 'Didn’t respect UK's sovereignty!’ Brexiteer issues warning to EU
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We have proved the nay-sayers wrong. This is just the beginning for Global Britain. Liz Truss
It will provide more liberal rules of origin and will allow producers of coats, knitwear and biscuits to source inputs from around the world for exports to Japan. Tokyo has also guaranteed market access for UK malt exports under a more generous quota than that with the EU, as well as tariff reductions for UK pork, beef and salmon exports. Japanese and British companies will also be able to move employees and their dependants into each country more easily under the terms of the agreement. Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said: "It was a very tough negotiation, but we reached the agreement in principle in about three months, at an unusually fast pace. "While maintaining the high levels of access to the British market under the Japan-EU EPA, we improved our access to the British market on train cars and some auto parts." Business leaders welcomed the agreement, but stressed that securing a deal with the EU remained the most important goal. The director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Adam Marshall, called the announcement a milestone, but added: "Whilst this agreement is undoubtedly cause for celebration, securing a Free Trade Agreement with the EU remains critical to the future of businesses in the UK. "We urge ministers to redouble their efforts to reach a comprehensive partnership with our largest trading partner at a crucial time in the negotiations." DON'T MISS
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The CBI also hailed the agreement, with director general Carolyn Fairbairn saying this "breakthrough moment" can be the first of many. "It's a huge opportunity to secure new Japanese investment across a wider range of sectors and UK regions," she said. But Shadow international trade secretary Emily Thornberry said: “Necessary as this agreement is, the Government's overriding priority has to be securing the oven-ready deal that they promised us with Europe, which Japanese companies like Nissan have told us is crucial to the future of the investment and jobs they bring to Britain." The talks between Britain and Japan missed an end-of-July deadline to strike a deal after the international trade secretary insisted on preferential treatment for stilton cheese amid pressure on Mr Johnson from British farmers concerned about the imminent loss of EU subsidies. Britain exported £18million of blue cheese globally last year, with just £102,000 worth going to Japan. The Department for International Trade said Britain would “continue to benefit from access to the low tariffs for key food and drink products covered by quotas”, including stilton cheese. About 1,000 Japanese companies employing 180,000 people have a presence in the UK, including major employers such as Nissan, which has 6,000 staff at its car manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Lord Frost arriving for talks with the EU this week
Post-Brexit trade deals - where are we? USA Potentially the biggest of the lot as UK-US trade is currently worth £221 billion. Government analysis suggests it could increase by £15.8 billion with a trade deal in place. A deal would help the UK maximise its reach in global data and artificial intelligence as well as boosting professional services, food processing and car manufacturing – the Mini is a big seller in the US. Removing trade barriers, including tariffs, could deliver huge gains for the 30,000 small to medium-sized enterprises already trading with the US. Both Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have said they want to secure a deal as soon as possible. Sticking points over chlorinated chicken, the NHS as well as the Covid-19 pandemic and the upcoming US election have slowed progress with agreement not likely until 2021. Australia A “gold-standard” UK-Australia trade deal would scrap tariffs for cars, clothing and spirits. Talks are set to intensify between the two countries shortly and that agreements on financial services, telecoms and technology could be in the deal. The free trade agreement could also include provisions to make it easier for Britons to live and work in Australia and vice versa. There have been calls from groups in both countries to include freedom of movement between the two countries in any potential deal. Relations between the two nations were strengthened after former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was appointed as a UK trade envoy.
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Canada BRITAIN is expected to launch post-Brexit trade talks with Canada imminently, with the goal of reaching an agreement this year. A deal was understood to have been nearly completed until relations soured earlier this year. Last month International Trade Secretary Liz Truss met with her Canadian counterpart Mary Ng with both sides indicating they are keen to reach “an ambitious agreement”. The deal would be intended to go little further than rolling over the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, with a view to being renegotiated in the future. The main prize for the UK would be continuity for businesses. Despite Canada’s broadly liberal stance on trade, cheese is likely to be a contentious issue, as in the UK-Japan talks. Canada only allows 20,000 tonnes of cheese to enter its territory tariff-free each year, three-quarters of which is earmarked for the EU. New Zealand The UK opened trade talks with New Zealand in July, but will not be able to sign a deal until next year. So far talks have been "positive and productive" with a second round planned for October. Trade between the two was worth £2.8billion in 2018, with the UK exporting £1.4billion of goods and services to New Zealand during the year. Imports from New Zealand are currently hit with a 20 per cent import tax set by the EU but that could end if a post-Brexit deal is struck.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--Brexit fishing chaos: Shocking EU member state Britain 'WILL clash with' after EU ties cut

Dr Niall McCrae , from the think tank the Bruges Group 's , argued that British fishermen could expert clashes with EU member states over access to UK fishing waters .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Dr McCrae said clashes could occur if a satisfying post-Brexit trade deal - including elements on fishing - is n't agreed between the two sides .
He noted UK fishermen may have to defend themselves from French and Spanish boats , and even Irish vessels .
Dr McCrae said : `` The British are going to police their fishing waters .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irish boats out as much as we keep French and Spanish boats out .
`` I think there is going to be a conflict there . ''
Dr McCrae argued that despite the difficulties in coming to a conclusive fishing trade deal , the UK will always want a good relationship with its neighbours .
He said : `` I think the British interest will always be to have a good relationship with Ireland .
`` We will want to allow Irish boats to fish in our waters just like Northern Irish boats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republic .
`` I think pragmatic realities are going to sink in and you will start to see a big change in numbers for Irish opinion polls . ''
Dr McCrae also noted that he believed the UK fishing industry had an opportunity regardless whether Britain got a good fishing trade deal with the EU .
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Click here to open in your browser Brexit fishing news : Dr McCrae said in the event a trade deal is agreed , the UK will have more access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell at home and abroad more .
He said in the event a trade deal is agreed , the UK will have more access to its own fishing waters and be able to sell at home and abroad more .
In the event of no trade deal being agreed , Dr McCrae said Britons may simply change their buying habits to have less European fish and more British caught .
Dr McCrae said : `` Well clearly there is a big export potential .
They 're FINALLY getting it !
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Brexit: UK and Ireland 'will clash over fishing waters' says expert
Dr Niall McCrae, from the think tank the Bruges Group's, argued that British fishermen could expert clashes with EU member states over access to UK fishing waters. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Dr McCrae said clashes could occur if a satisfying post-Brexit trade deal - including elements on fishing - isn't agreed between the two sides. He noted UK fishermen may have to defend themselves from French and Spanish boats, and even Irish vessels.
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Dr McCrae said: "The British are going to police their fishing waters. "If this is true this will mean keeping Irish boats out as much as we keep French and Spanish boats out. "I think there is going to be a conflict there." Dr McCrae argued that despite the difficulties in coming to a conclusive fishing trade deal, the UK will always want a good relationship with its neighbours. DON'T MISS: Brexit Breakthrough: EU to agree trade deal as Boris takes offensive
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Brexit fishing news: Dr McCrae noted UK fishermen may have to defend themselves from Irish fishing boats as well as French and Spanish.
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He said: "I think the British interest will always be to have a good relationship with Ireland. "We will want to allow Irish boats to fish in our waters just like Northern Irish boats may fish off the waters of the Republic. "I think pragmatic realities are going to sink in and you will start to see a big change in numbers for Irish opinion polls." Dr McCrae also noted that he believed the UK fishing industry had an opportunity regardless whether Britain got a good fishing trade deal with the EU. Can't see this Brexit poll? Click here to open in your browser
Brexit fishing news: Dr McCrae said in the event a trade deal is agreed, the UK will have more access to its own fishing waters and be able to sell at home and abroad more.
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He said in the event a trade deal is agreed, the UK will have more access to its own fishing waters and be able to sell at home and abroad more. In the event of no trade deal being agreed, Dr McCrae said Britons may simply change their buying habits to have less European fish and more British caught. Dr McCrae said: "Well clearly there is a big export potential. READ MORE: They're FINALLY getting it! German economist admits serious ‘concern' [Latest]
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Brexit fishing news: In the event of no trade deal being agreed, Dr McCrae said Britons may simply change their buying habits to have less European fish and more British caught.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--Boris’ bombshell Brexit threat sparks ‘outbreak of reality’ in EU - new dynamic for deal

British officials feel Downing Street ’ s bombshell legislation led to an “ outbreak of reality ” across EU capitals , which could usher in a drastic shift to the bloc ’ s refusal to budge on key issues .
No 10 hopes a move to hand ministers powers to overwrite key elements of the Northern Ireland border plan agreed as part of last year ’ s Withdrawal Agreement has forced EU leaders to finally concede “ what is at stake ” .
Relations with the EU were left in tatters after the publication of the Internal Market Bill earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusted enough to continue trade talks .
During the mudslinging , Michel Barnier , the bloc ’ s chief negotiator , accused his counterpart Lord Frost of not engaging seriously in the talks .
But British officials hit back at the allegations , insisting it was Brussels ’ refusal to respect Britain ’ s sovereignty that was scuppering progress .
A UK source close to the negotiations said : “ We don ’ t recognise the suggestion that we ’ ve not engaged .
We ’ ve been engaged in talks pretty consistently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem is the EU seems to define it as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions and that ’ s one of the problems we ’ ll need to overcome.
” Because of the rancorous exchanges , Downing Street now expects influential European leaders , including France ’ s Emmanuel Macron and Germany ’ s Angela Merkel , to pay closer attention to the talks .
Mr Johnson is keen for his counterparts to understand his Brexit-backing Government will not suddenly ditch its fundamental position on sovereignty in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister has ordered his EU negotiators to hold firm amid suggestions a political intervention could encourage a series of concessions from Downing Street .
“ Talks this week have been relatively more constructive than you might expect , but ultimately progress will be determined by whether we get more realism from them on the key areas of divergence , ” a senior UK negotiating official said .
“ Whilst we are beginning to get discussions of substance of some issues , big important areas remain unresolved .
We will carry on talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister is understood to be seething with Mr Barnier ’ s thinly veiled threat to cut off food supplies to Northern Ireland .
The Brussels negotiator claimed Britain had not submitted enough details to remain on the EU ’ s list of safe third-country exporters .
It is expected his outburst will further harden Downing Street ’ s resolve in the battle over a free-trade agreement in the coming weeks .
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British negotiators hope to lay the groundwork for a series of “ text-based ” discussions on possible fisheries and level-playing field deals .
Mr Barnier has refused to discuss the proposals because they fall short of his expectations .
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British officials feel Downing Street’s bombshell legislation led to an “outbreak of reality” across EU capitals, which could usher in a drastic shift to the bloc’s refusal to budge on key issues. No 10 hopes a move to hand ministers powers to overwrite key elements of the Northern Ireland border plan agreed as part of last year’s Withdrawal Agreement has forced EU leaders to finally concede “what is at stake”. Relations with the EU were left in tatters after the publication of the Internal Market Bill earlier this week sparked allegations Britain could not trusted enough to continue trade talks.
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During the mudslinging, Michel Barnier, the bloc’s chief negotiator, accused his counterpart Lord Frost of not engaging seriously in the talks. But British officials hit back at the allegations, insisting it was Brussels’ refusal to respect Britain’s sovereignty that was scuppering progress. A UK source close to the negotiations said: “We don’t recognise the suggestion that we’ve not engaged. We’ve been engaged in talks pretty consistently for many months now. “The problem is the EU seems to define it as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions and that’s one of the problems we’ll need to overcome.”
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Because of the rancorous exchanges, Downing Street now expects influential European leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Angela Merkel, to pay closer attention to the talks. Mr Johnson is keen for his counterparts to understand his Brexit-backing Government will not suddenly ditch its fundamental position on sovereignty in order to broker a deal. The Prime Minister has ordered his EU negotiators to hold firm amid suggestions a political intervention could encourage a series of concessions from Downing Street. “Talks this week have been relatively more constructive than you might expect, but ultimately progress will be determined by whether we get more realism from them on the key areas of divergence,” a senior UK negotiating official said.
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“Whilst we are beginning to get discussions of substance of some issues, big important areas remain unresolved. We will carry on talking in Brussels next week.” The Prime Minister is understood to be seething with Mr Barnier’s thinly veiled threat to cut off food supplies to Northern Ireland. The Brussels negotiator claimed Britain had not submitted enough details to remain on the EU’s list of safe third-country exporters. It is expected his outburst will further harden Downing Street’s resolve in the battle over a free-trade agreement in the coming weeks. MUST READ: What's going on? Brexiteer posts FIVE QUESTIONS PM must answer
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--Brexit POLL: Is Boris right to 'breach' international law to ensure a clean break Brexit?

New legislation tabled on Wednesday revealed Boris Johnson plans to alter several key elements of the Brexit divorce deal agreed with Brussels .
The EU and even Tory MPs have reacted to the news with fury , as the move could prompt the bloc to pull the plug on its trade negotiations with Britain - forcing the UK to leave without a deal .
EU leaders held emergency talks in London on Thursday about the plans to override the Brexit deal , which even the Government admitted was a breach of international law .
But at the meeting cabinet minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not and would not '' drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week .
It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an `` extremely serious violation '' of international law , putting the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy .
But what do you think ?
Is the Prime Minister right to “ breach ” international law to ensure a clean break from Brussels ?
The plans to override the divorce deal with only be implemented if a trade agreement isn ’ t reached .
The US has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of the Brexit deal .
Nancy Pelosi , Speaker of the United States House of Representatives , has warned that Britain will be unable to secure a trade deal with the US if it does anything to undermine the Northern Ireland peace treaty .
She said : `` If the UK violates that international treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord , there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress.
” Do you think overriding parts of the EU withdrawal agreement will harm UK attempts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the US ?
JUST IN : Brexit deal COMPLETE : UK signs historic first trade deal On Friday the UK secured a historic agreement with Japan , Britain ’ s first Brexit trade deal .
The Department for International Trade said in a statement : “ The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan , which is the UK ’ s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2billion .
`` The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Truss and Japan ’ s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on a video call this morning ( Friday 11 September ) .
`` The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits beyond the EU-Japan trade deal , giving UK companies exporting to Japan a competitive advantage in a number of areas .
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Following the news of the trade deal , Express.co.uk is asking which country the UK should prioritise next ?
Should Britain focus on negotiations with the EU , the US or another country ?
And who do you think will be Britain ’ s most important trade partner in 2021 , the first year after the UK has fully left the EU ?

Brexit: Boris Johnson’s plan ‘does not breach obligation’ says MP
New legislation tabled on Wednesday revealed Boris Johnson plans to alter several key elements of the Brexit divorce deal agreed with Brussels. The EU and even Tory MPs have reacted to the news with fury, as the move could prompt the bloc to pull the plug on its trade negotiations with Britain - forcing the UK to leave without a deal.
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EU leaders held emergency talks in London on Thursday about the plans to override the Brexit deal, which even the Government admitted was a breach of international law. But at the meeting cabinet minister Michael Gove insisted the Government "could not and would not" drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week. It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an "extremely serious violation" of international law, putting the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy. But what do you think? Is the Prime Minister right to “breach” international law to ensure a clean break from Brussels? Can't see this Brexit poll? Click here to open in your browser
The plans to override the divorce deal with only be implemented if a trade agreement isn’t reached. The US has also condemned Britain over its plans to alter parts of the Brexit deal. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has warned that Britain will be unable to secure a trade deal with the US if it does anything to undermine the Northern Ireland peace treaty. She said: "If the UK violates that international treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress.” READ MORE: Brexit deal COMPLETE: UK signs historic first trade deal
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Do you think overriding parts of the EU withdrawal agreement will harm UK attempts for other trade deals, such as with the US? On Friday the UK secured an historic agreement with Japan, Britain’s first Brexit trade deal. The Department for International Trade said in a statement on Friday: “The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2billion. "The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in principle by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on a video call this morning (Friday 11 September). DON'T MISS: 'This is GREAT Britain!' UK has nothing to fear outside EU [COMMENT]
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The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits beyond the EU-Japan trade deal, giving UK companies exporting to Japan a competitive advantage in a number of areas. "It will help to create jobs and drive economic growth throughout the whole of the UK." Following the news of the trade deal, Express.co.uk is asking which country the UK should prioritise next? Should Britain focus on negotiations with the EU, the US or another country?
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Where’s David Cameron? Ex-PM ridiculed after interventions from four former leaders

The former Conservative leader who led the country from 2010 to 2016 has yet to weigh in on the political drama as the UK and Brussels inch closer to the transition period deadline without a deal in sight .
Four former Tory leaders have been vocal about their feelings as the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU drag on.The interventions were made following the release of Boris Johnson 's Internal Market Bill , which a government Minister admitted in the House of Commons does breach international law .
Former Tory Prime Minister Sir John Major this week issued a strongly-worded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market Bill .
Theresa May has also been outspoken about her opposition to the proposed legislation , warning it would erode “ trust ” in the UK in future trade deals with other nations .
And Mr Cameron ’ s former foreign secretary William Hague , who led the Tories from 1997 to 2001 , has called on Boris Johnson ’ s Government to “ stop being so stubborn about state aid ” in a bid to clinch a free trade deal with the EU .
Lord Howard , former leader of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No 10 on the bill which seeks to undermine parts of the Withdrawal Agreement Britain negotiated with the bloc .
Sky News presenter Adam Boulton questioned why Mr Cameron was keeping so quiet in the midst of the Brexit furore .
Many people said they would love to hear Mr Cameron ’ s take on how the Government is handling the Brexit saga .
One person said : “ Maybe David Cameron would like to clarify where he stands on a British Government breaking international law/treaties ?
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hits back at Barnier A second wrote : “ Very good question , Adam .
Where IS Cameron in the international law-breaking reaction stakes ?
” And yet a third person said Mr Cameron was being “ unsurprisingly quiet ” because of the backlash he would likely face for interfering in the debate .
They said : “ As soon as he puts his head above the parapet he will no doubt be strongly reminded that this is all as a result of the Brexit referendum he called.
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It can override parts of the Brexit deal Mr Johnson signed with the EU in January .
The bill lays out how ministers would have the power to disapply or change expert declarations for goods moving from Britain to Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would protect the Northern Ireland peace process .
As he vowed to press ahead with the controversial legislation , his critics , many in the Tory party , accused him of risking the country ’ s reputation on the world stage .
Sir John said : `` For generations , Britain 's word - solemnly given - has been accepted by friend and foe .
“ Our signature on any treaty or agreement has been sacrosanct .

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The former Conservative leader who led the country from 2010 to 2016 has yet to weigh in on the political drama as the UK and Brussels inch closer to the transition period deadline without a deal in sight. Four former Tory leaders have been vocal about their feelings as the post-Brexit trade talks with the EU drag on.The interventions were made following the release of Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill, which a government Minister admitted in the House of Commons does breach international law.
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Former Tory Prime Minister Sir John Major this week issued a strongly-worded statement condemning the Government’s Internal Market Bill. Theresa May has also been outspoken about her opposition to the proposed legislation, warning it would erode “trust” in the UK in future trade deals with other nations. And Mr Cameron’s former foreign secretary William Hague, who led the Tories from 1997 to 2001, has called on Boris Johnson’s Government to “stop being so stubborn about state aid” in a bid to clinch a free trade deal with the EU. Lord Howard, former leader of the Conservative Party, has also publicly challenged No 10 on the bill which seeks to undermine parts of the Withdrawal Agreement Britain negotiated with the bloc.
David Cameron has been called out for his silence on Brexit after four former Tory leaders spoke out
David Cameron delivers his resignation speech
Sky News presenter Adam Boulton questioned why Mr Cameron was keeping so quiet in the midst of the Brexit furore. He tweeted: “Major, May, Howard, Hague, where’s David Cameron?” Many people said they would love to hear Mr Cameron’s take on how the Government is handling the Brexit saga. One person said: “Maybe David Cameron would like to clarify where he stands on a British Government breaking international law/treaties?” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: 'Fair and open!' Frost hits back at Barnier
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Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with the bill which would break international law
Sir John Major strongly condemned the Internal Market Bill
Theresa May condemned the Internal Market Bill
The Government published the bill on Wednesday after admitting it would break international law. It can override parts of the Brexit deal Mr Johnson signed with the EU in January. The bill lays out how ministers would have the power to disapply or change expert declarations for goods moving from Britain to Northern Ireland.
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The Prime Minister has claimed it would protect the Northern Ireland peace process. As he vowed to press ahead with the controversial legislation, his critics, many in the Tory party, accused him of risking the country’s reputation on the world stage. Sir John said: "For generations, Britain's word - solemnly given - has been accepted by friend and foe. “Our signature on any treaty or agreement has been sacrosanct.
David Cameron pictured with his wife Samantha


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Furious European Parliament MEPs vow to sink Brexit deal - PM given last chance to submit

It came as Michel Barnier vowed to throw the brakes on the talks after a tumultuous week of wrangling over the future relationship .
During private meetings with senior European figures , the Brussels bureaucrat said he was reluctant to offer Britain concessions because of a furious row over legislation that would overwrite large swathes of the Withdrawal Agreement .
The Frenchman was said to have lashed out at “ British spin ” after Downing Street officials claimed the European Union was softening its position , according to a source familiar with the talks .
Mr Barnier also poured cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade talks , insisting he would not budge from the bloc ’ s hardline demands for access to the UK ’ s coastal waters and a regulatory playing field with a role for European judges .
After the downbeat debrief of the eighth negotiating round , the European Parliament announced it would veto any free-trade agreement with Britain unless the Government ’ s Internal Market Bill was scrapped .
“ Barnier remains steadfast on the most contentious issues , ” a member of the EU Parliament ’ s Brexit committee said after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an imminent move on the level playing field or the role of the European Court of Justice is worthwhile.
” The MEP added Brussels remains posed to sue Britain for its alleged breaches of the divorce treaty signed up to by Boris Johnson less than a year ago .
“ The EU ’ s position is the UK ’ s internal market idea would be a breach of the UK ’ s obligations under international law , ” they said .
Mr Barnier told EU27 diplomats his visit to London had “ not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source said .
“ The talks remained courteous but we ’ re now coming into the weeks where both sides should be putting their cards on the table and that ’ s not happening , ” a source told the Daily Express .
Amid positivity in No10 a deal can be reached by the end of the year , European diplomats were told progress is not even being made where both sides have similar interests .
The source added : “ That ’ s an illusion , that ’ s not happening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not that difficult to make progress but there are many things where I haven ’ t seen signs there are progress.
” The European Parliament is readying plans to block any trade deal with Britain because of the Government ’ s proposed legislation that would hand ministers the power to scrap EU customs checks and state aid rules in Northern Ireland .
MEP Nathalie Loiseau , a former French Europe minister , said : “ The EP gave its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement believing that it would be implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties .
MUST READ : Cheap alcohol as tax scrapped from January post-Brexit “ The UK Internal Market draft bill goes against this belief and the confidence we had in the British Government ’ s commitment to abide by an international , legally binding agreement .
Until the moment it becomes clear that the UK respects the letter and the spirit of the Withdrawal Agreement in full , we will not vote for any agreement on the future relationship between the EU and UK.
” Morten Helveg Petersen , a member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ The British Government ’ s actions have been astonishing .
“ We hope and expect the UK will uphold the rule of law and fully implement their obligations .
This is a requirement for us if we are to build the partnership that we need to build to protect our common prosperity.
” The European Parliament insisted it would not accept any attempts by Downing Street to bundle a last-minute deal across the line .
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It came as Michel Barnier vowed to throw the brakes on the talks after a tumultuous week of wrangling over the future relationship. During private meetings with senior European figures, the Brussels bureaucrat said he was reluctant to offer Britain concessions because of a furious row over legislation that would overwrite large swathes of the Withdrawal Agreement. The Frenchman was said to have lashed out at “British spin” after Downing Street officials claimed the European Union was softening its position, according to a source familiar with the talks. Mr Barnier also poured cold water over next week’s informal trade talks, insisting he would not budge from the bloc’s hardline demands for access to the UK’s coastal waters and a regulatory playing field with a role for European judges.
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After the downbeat debrief of the eighth negotiating round, the European Parliament announced it would veto any free-trade agreement with Britain unless the Government’s Internal Market Bill was scrapped. “Barnier remains steadfast on the most contentious issues,” a member of the EU Parliament’s Brexit committee said after the meeting. “He is not convinced an imminent move on the level playing field or the role of the European Court of Justice is worthwhile.” The MEP added Brussels remains posed to sue Britain for its alleged breaches of the divorce treaty signed up to by Boris Johnson less than a year ago.
Michel Barnier is preparing to harden his Brexit stance in trade talks with UK
Michel Barnier is said to be reluctant to make concessions to David Frost
“The EU’s position is the UK’s internal market idea would be a breach of the UK’s obligations under international law,” they said. Mr Barnier told EU27 diplomats his visit to London had “not been a huge success”, a source said. “The talks remained courteous but we’re now coming into the weeks where both sides should be putting their cards on the table and that’s not happening,” a source told the Daily Express. Amid positivity in No10 a deal can be reached by the end of the year, European diplomats were told progress is not even being made where both sides have similar interests.
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Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill has sparked fury in Europe
The source added: “That’s an illusion, that’s not happening. “There are many technical areas where it’s not that difficult to make progress but there are many things where I haven’t seen signs there are progress.” The European Parliament is readying plans to block any trade deal with Britain because of the Government’s proposed legislation that would hand ministers the power to scrap EU customs checks and state aid rules in Northern Ireland. MEP Nathalie Loiseau, a former French Europe minister, said: “The EP gave its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement believing that it would be implemented fully and in good faith by both parties. MUST READ: Cheap alcohol as tax scrapped from January post-Brexit
David Frost and Michel Barnier will meet in Brussels next week
“The UK Internal Market draft bill goes against this belief and the confidence we had in the British Government’s commitment to abide by an international, legally binding agreement. Until the moment it becomes clear that the UK respects the letter and the spirit of the Withdrawal Agreement in full, we will not vote for any agreement on the future relationship between the EU and UK.” Morten Helveg Petersen, a member of the EU Parliament’s Brexit committee, added: “The British Government’s actions have been astonishing. “We hope and expect the UK will uphold the rule of law and fully implement their obligations. This is a requirement for us if we are to build the partnership that we need to build to protect our common prosperity.” The European Parliament insisted it would not accept any attempts by Downing Street to bundle a last-minute deal across the line. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Tory civil war erupts: Theresa May lashes out as Boris conference call on Brexit FAILS

Mr Johnson has faced increased pressure from members of the 1922 Committee following the introduction of the UK Internal Market Bill this week .
The Prime Minister will attempt to win over the group by insisting the legislation is necessary for the UK .
Despite fears of a no deal , No 10 has also maintained an agreement between the UK and EU is still possible .
According to ITV News reporter , Paul Brand , 250 MPs joined the call this evening .
During the call , the line allegedly went down causing former ERG chair , Steve Baker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former Prime Minister , Mrs May quickly hit out at the suggestion .
The group of backbench MPs have expressed their fears the UK 's reputation could be severely damaged by the new legislation .
Northern Ireland Secretary , Brandon Lewis admitted in the Commons this week the bill does violate international law .
Therefore , UK officials have insisted the Government can not violate international agreements .
No 10 has insisted the Internal Market Bill is intended to maintain trade between the devolved nations .
However , controversy erupted amid accusations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the withdrawal agreement - particularly custom relations between Northern Ireland and Great Britain .
JUST IN : What 's going on ?
Brexiteer posts FIVE QUESTIONS PM must answer In particular , UK ministers would be solely responsible for notifying the EU Commission of the information relating to state aid Under the bill , they would also have the authority to edit exit declarations for goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain .
As a result of this , EU officials have stated a free trade agreement between the two is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through its initial stages in the Commons before proceeding to the Lords .
DO N'T MISS Brexit LIVE : Remainer plot backfires as legal experts find loophole [ Live blog ] Public Health England admit ‘ worrying signs among elderly ' [ Update ] Corbyn ally Burgon MOCKED after ordering UK to copy China on COVID [ Insight ] Before that , however , peers have already indicated they will vote against the new legislation .
Former Tory leader , Lord Michael Howard of Lympne urged colleagues to block the legislation .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that many of my Conservative colleagues will be joining me in opposing it .
`` And , of course , the Conservative Party in the House of Lords does n't have a majority anyway .

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Mr Johnson has faced increased pressure from members of the 1922 Committee following the introduction of the UK Internal Market Bill this week. The Prime Minister will attempt to win over the group by insisting the legislation is necessary for the UK. Despite fears of a no deal, No 10 has also maintained an agreement between the UK and EU is still possible.
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According to ITV News reporter, Paul Brand, 250 MPs joined the call this evening. During the call, the line allegedly went down causing former ERG chair, Steve Baker to offer to proceed. However, the former Prime Minister, Mrs May quickly hit out at the suggestion. The group of backbench MPs have expressed their fears the UK's reputation could be severely damaged by the new legislation.
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Northern Ireland Secretary, Brandon Lewis admitted in the Commons this week the bill does violate international law. Therefore, UK officials have insisted the Government cannot violate international agreements. No 10 has insisted the Internal Market Bill is intended to maintain trade between the devolved nations. However, controversy erupted amid accusations it now reneges on certain elements of the withdrawal agreement - particularly custom relations between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. JUST IN: What's going on? Brexiteer posts FIVE QUESTIONS PM must answer
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In particular, UK ministers would be solely responsible for notifying the EU Commission of the information relating to state aid Under the bill, they would also have the authority to edit exit declarations for goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. As a result of this, EU officials have stated a free trade agreement between the two is now unlikely. The legislation is currently going through its initial stages in the Commons before proceeding to the Lords. DON'T MISS
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Before that, however, peers have already indicated they will vote against the new legislation. Former Tory leader, Lord Michael Howard of Lympne urged colleagues to block the legislation. He told Sky News: "I'm sure that many of my Conservative colleagues will be joining me in opposing it. "And, of course, the Conservative Party in the House of Lords doesn't have a majority anyway.
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"So, I'd be very surprised if it gets through the House of Lords." This news comes as MEPs have declared they will block any EU-UK trade deal, unless changes are made to Boris Johnson's plans.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--‘Lost the plot!’ Corbyn ally Burgon MOCKED after ordering UK to copy China on coronavirus

The former Shadow Justice Secretary branded the Government 's approach to fighting coronavirus as `` unmitigated disastrous '' , with the death toll now edging towards 42,000 - the fifth highest in the world .
He also lashed out at the lack of clarity in messaging from Downing Street over recent weeks , warning `` cases are soaring again at a very worrying rate '' , also attacking ministers for blaming the younger generation for a rise in coronavirus cases .
Writing for the Labour list website , Mr Burgon said : `` The Government ’ s approach to fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving us with one of the highest death tolls in the world .
`` It ’ s heartbreaking to think that tens of thousands of lives could have been saved had we kept the death rate to the levels seen in Germany , South Korea or New Zealand .
`` Cases are soaring again at a very worrying rate .
Appallingly , rather than take responsibility , the Government has sought to blame young people for the rise in coronavirus infections and claim that the shortage of tests is caused by people getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy and blame-shifting games can ’ t go on .
While the government ’ s new ‘ hands , face , space ’ message and the ban on gatherings of more than six people will all help , it ’ s not a solution in and of itself . ''
But Mr Burgion has been destroyed after suggesting the UK should adopt a `` zero COVID approach '' - one he claimed has been successfully implemented in countries such as China .
He said : `` Along with a number of my colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a ‘ zero COVID ’ strategy of the kind advocated by Independent SAGE to eliminate the virus , and as other countries such as New Zealand have successfully implemented .
`` If we don ’ t manage to get the virus under control , we ’ ll just continue to flit from one crisis to another .
`` A zero COVID approach is the way we can return to something more like normality .
But it means the emphasis must be on eliminating the virus , not living with it .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zero COVID strategy are remarkable .
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ’ s latest worldwide report , the UK had 26,000 confirmed COVID cases over the past 14 days .
In contrast , New Zealand has had 90 , China 316 , Iceland 71 , Vietnam 25 and Thailand 50 . ''
READ MORE : Coronavirus map LIVE : More cities on lockdown watchlist – R rate rises One person on Twitter replied : “ Richard , you ’ ve clearly lost the plot .
`` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in NZ , a country which , bring in the Southern Hemisphere , is in its early 'March ' , so we ’ ll have to see how # SARSCoV2 plays out there over the coming months , won ’ t we ? ''
Another Twitter user commented : `` Richard , you must stop this nonsense .
`` You ca n't compare tightly packed baskets of apples with one pear .
UK pop is circa 180x larger than Iceland 's .
Iceland 's pop density =3 per km , UK = 275 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MISS Coronavirus vaccine : Who will get the COVID vaccine first ?
[ ANALYSIS ] Birmingham lockdown MAPPED : New restrictions as covid cases rise [ MAP ] China 'deliberately ' used coronavirus to secure global power [ INTERVIEW ] A third person wrote : “ Richard , are you familiar with the concept of confounding variables ?
“ I think you ’ ll find there are more differences between Iceland/NZ and UK than just the COVID strategy .
As for China/Vietnam , you really believe their data ? ''
Mr Burgon did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` zero COVID strategy '' , such as significantly increasing testing levels from where they currently are , but said such a plan would place `` greater emphasis on providing support to people who test positive so they can self-isolate '' .
He added : `` While the benefits of a zero COVID strategy are clear , getting there requires a radical shift in the Government ’ s policy focus .
It means ramping up the testing levels so people can easily get a test locally and have their results back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister ’ s bragging at PMQs that there ’ s the capacity for 320,000 coronavirus tests per day , the latest figures on the government ’ s own website show that around 180,000 tests are being done per day .
It ’ s simply way off what ’ s needed .
`` The Government is now talking of ‘ Operation Moonshot ’ .
But we need solutions that are tried and tested , not more empty rhetoric .
`` We can defeat this virus – but it means the Government must admit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far , change track and go for zero COVID .
`` The entire Labour movement will need to unite around zero COVID if we are to force the Government to budge . ''

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The former Shadow Justice Secretary branded the Government's approach to fighting coronavirus as "unmitigated disastrous", with the death toll now edging towards 42,000 - the fifth highest in the world. He also lashed out at the lack of clarity in messaging from Downing Street over recent weeks, warning "cases are soaring again at a very worrying rate", also attacking ministers for blaming the younger generation for a rise in coronavirus cases. Writing for the Labour list website, Mr Burgon said: "The Government’s approach to fighting coronavirus has been an unmitigated disaster, leaving us with one of the highest death tolls in the world.
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"It’s heartbreaking to think that tens of thousands of lives could have been saved had we kept the death rate to the levels seen in Germany, South Korea or New Zealand. "Cases are soaring again at a very worrying rate. Appallingly, rather than take responsibility, the Government has sought to blame young people for the rise in coronavirus infections and claim that the shortage of tests is caused by people getting tested unnecessarily. "The current vacillating strategy and blame-shifting games can’t go on. While the government’s new ‘hands, face, space’ message and the ban on gatherings of more than six people will all help, it’s not a solution in and of itself." But Mr Burgion has been destroyed after suggesting the UK should adopt a "zero COVID approach" - one he claimed has been successfully implemented in countries such as China.
Richard Burgon has been mocked after suggesting the UK should copy the strategy employed by China
Thw Labour MP lashed out at the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis
He said: "Along with a number of my colleagues, I believe it’s time for a ‘zero COVID’ strategy of the kind advocated by Independent SAGE to eliminate the virus, and as other countries such as New Zealand have successfully implemented. "If we don’t manage to get the virus under control, we’ll just continue to flit from one crisis to another. "A zero COVID approach is the way we can return to something more like normality. But it means the emphasis must be on eliminating the virus, not living with it. “The results of those countries pursuing a zero COVID strategy are remarkable. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s latest worldwide report, the UK had 26,000 confirmed COVID cases over the past 14 days. In contrast, New Zealand has had 90, China 316, Iceland 71, Vietnam 25 and Thailand 50." READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: More cities on lockdown watchlist – R rate rises
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Richard Burgon said 'the results in countries pursuing a zero COVID strategy are remarkable'
One person on Twitter replied: “Richard, you’ve clearly lost the plot. "There are 70m people in the UK and 5m in NZ, a country which, bring in the Southern Hemisphere, is in its early 'March', so we’ll have to see how #SARSCoV2 plays out there over the coming months, won’t we?" Another Twitter user commented: "Richard, you must stop this nonsense. "You can't compare tightly packed baskets of apples with one pear. UK pop is circa 180x larger than Iceland's. Iceland's pop density =3 per km, UK = 275 (London 5,700). DON'T MISS
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"Positive results are NOT cases. Cases require medical intervention." A third person wrote: “Richard, are you familiar with the concept of confounding variables? “I think you’ll find there are more differences between Iceland/NZ and UK than just the COVID strategy. As for China/Vietnam, you really believe their data?" Mr Burgon did acknowledge the challenges in the UK adopting a "zero COVID strategy", such as significantly increasing testing levels from where they currently are, but said such a plan would place "greater emphasis on providing support to people who test positive so they can self-isolate".
Coronavirus cases have been spiking in several parts of the UK


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Brexit prediction: EU to BACK DOWN in trade deal row as Boris applies brutal pressure move

Author and economist Catherine McBridge argued the UK was forcing the EU to concentrate in the last few months of the Brexit trade deal talks .
While speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch , Ms McBridge praised Boris Johnson for saying the UK would be preparing for a no deal if progress was n't made by mid-October .
She insisted the EU had grown complacent due to former Prime Minister Theresa May and were now being forced to realise the confidence in the current Brexit negotiating team .
Ms McBride said : `` I think it is fantastic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think the UK Government should have given the EU a hard deadline three months ago but I am glad they have finally done it .
`` This is the only way you get the EU to concentrate . ''
Ms McBride argued that the EU had grown used to dealing with Theresa May and expected the UK to cave quickly to their demands .
DO N'T MISS : EU exposed : Brussels in 'serious financial trouble ' as UK bounces back She said : `` The EU got used to Theresa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inept negotiating style .
`` The EU has expected the UK to just fold and I have no idea why . ''
The economist also reflected on the current trade trends between the UK and the EU and how important the relationship was .
She said : `` It is phenomenal how much more the EU sells the UK sells to the EU .
`` Yet , for some reason they want us to sign up to their rules so they can keep doing this .
`` It is kind of incredible that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have with us . ''
Ms McBride also insisted the EU would have to cave on their high demands for fishing rights in the EU post-Brexit .
She added : `` The EU ca n't see the fish in our waters belong to us the same way the fish in Norwegian waters belong to Norway .
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Brexit: UK government forced EU to ‘concentrate’ says McBride
Author and economist Catherine McBridge argued the UK was forcing the EU to concentrate in the last few months of the Brexit trade deal talks. While speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Ms McBridge praised Boris Johnson for saying the UK would be preparing for a no deal if progress wasn't made by mid-October. She insisted the EU had grown complacent due to former Prime Minister Theresa May and were now being forced to realise the confidence in the current Brexit negotiating team.
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Ms McBride said: "I think it is fantastic and I am cheering the Government on. "I think the UK Government should have given the EU a hard deadline three months ago but I am glad they have finally done it. "This is the only way you get the EU to concentrate." Ms McBride argued that the EU had grown used to dealing with Theresa May and expected the UK to cave quickly to their demands. DON'T MISS: EU exposed: Brussels in 'serious financial trouble' as UK bounces back
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Brexit news: Ms McBride argued that the EU had grown used to dealing with Theresa May and expected the UK to cave quickly to their demands.
She said: "The EU got used to Theresa May's completely useless Government and unbelievably inept negotiating style. "The EU has expected the UK to just fold and I have no idea why." The economist also reflected on the current trade trends between the UK and the EU and how important the relationship was. She said: "It is phenomenal how much more the EU sells the UK sells to the EU.
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Brexit news: The economist also reflected on the current trade trends between the UK and the EU and how important the relationship was.
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"Yet, for some reason they want us to sign up to their rules so they can keep doing this. "It is kind of incredible that they benefit from the relationship that they have with us." Ms McBride also insisted the EU would have to cave on their high demands for fishing rights in the EU post-Brexit. She added: "The EU can't see the fish in our waters belong to us the same way the fish in Norwegian waters belong to Norway. READ MORE: EU exposed: Brussels in 'serious financial trouble' as UK bounces back [EXCLUSIVE]
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Brexit news: Ms McBride also insisted the EU would have to cave on their high demands for fishing rights in the EU post-Brexit.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--'Not going to happen, we have LEFT' Bone rages at EU amid threat of collapsed Brexit talks

The staunch Tory Brexiteer unleashed a furious response to the latest Brexit talks developments arguing the European Union 's threat of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland does not have a leg to stand on , regardless of Boris Johnson 's latest attempt to revisit the withdrawal agreement .
He told Sky News : `` What I want to say is a comprehensive free trade agreement so that makes it irrelevant , does n't it ? ''
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell me who is going to construct that border ( between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland ) .
It 's just not going to happen .
`` So all that talk is irrelevant .
And I 'm absolutely behind the British Government that wants to make sure that our internal market floats freely .
`` And supports Northern Ireland .
That 's what the British Government should do .
`` And I have to say to the EU , they have n't negotiated in good faith .
`` We 've left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country . ''
Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance after Brussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement .
At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday , the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government `` could not and would not '' drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week .
It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an `` extremely serious violation '' of international law , putting the ongoing trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Britain 's negotiator Lord Frost said there had been `` useful exchanges '' and talks would resume next week in Brussels , although he warned that there were still `` a number of challenging areas '' .
Meanwhile Boris Johnson is facing growing unrest among Tory MPs deeply unhappy at the threat to undermine Britain 's traditional support for the international rule of law .
The former chancellor Lord Lamont said the Government was in a `` terrible mess '' and warned the UK Internal Market Bill would not get through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Commons , senior Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Bill which they said would limit the powers it gave to ministers in relation to the Withdrawal Agreement .
The row erupted as the latest round of trade talks - also taking place in London - ended on Thursday with both sides acknowledging that `` significant differences '' remain .
Mr Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be reached , otherwise he has said he will simply walk away from the negotiating table .
However Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rebuild trust which had been `` seriously damaged '' by the events of the past days .
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The staunch Tory Brexiteer unleashed a furious response to the latest Brexit talks developments arguing the European Union's threat of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland does not have a leg to stand on, regardless of Boris Johnson's latest attempt to revisit the withdrawal agreement. He told Sky News: "What I want to say is a comprehensive free trade agreement so that makes it irrelevant, doesn't it?" BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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He added: "Nobody can tell me who is going to construct that border (between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). It's just not going to happen. "So all that talk is irrelevant. And I'm absolutely behind the British Government that wants to make sure that our internal market floats freely. "And supports Northern Ireland. That's what the British Government should do. "And I have to say to the EU, they haven't negotiated in good faith. "We've left the EU, we're an independent country." READ MORE: BBC's Katya Adler exposes Brussels' targets for Brexit punishment plot
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson is facing a Tory revolt over the Internal Market Bill
Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance after Brussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement. At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday, the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government "could not and would not" drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week. It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an "extremely serious violation" of international law, putting the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy. Despite the tensions, Britain's negotiator Lord Frost said there had been "useful exchanges" and talks would resume next week in Brussels, although he warned that there were still "a number of challenging areas". Meanwhile Boris Johnson is facing growing unrest among Tory MPs deeply unhappy at the threat to undermine Britain's traditional support for the international rule of law.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson’s plan ‘does not breach obligation’ says MP
The former chancellor Lord Lamont said the Government was in a "terrible mess" and warned the UK Internal Market Bill would not get through the Lords in its present form. In the Commons, senior Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Bill which they said would limit the powers it gave to ministers in relation to the Withdrawal Agreement. The row erupted as the latest round of trade talks - also taking place in London - ended on Thursday with both sides acknowledging that "significant differences" remain. Mr Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be reached, otherwise he has said he will simply walk away from the negotiating table. However Mr Sefcovic said the UK side needed now to rebuild trust which had been "seriously damaged" by the events of the past days. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--‘Keep your meddling EU nose out!’ Guy Verhofstadt mocked over Brexit rant blaming Boris

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The Belgium MEP @ @ @ @ @ critic of Brexit , took to Twitter to hit out at Boris Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ accused the UK Prime Minister of pushing for a hard Brexit and threatening the country @ @ @ @ @ Verhofstadt made the comments after sharing the newspaper headline , “ Johnson : EU a @ @ @ @ @ UK ” .
He wrote : “ The real threats to the integrity of the @ @ @ @ @ and your Brexit !
“ It was your choice to choose the hardest possible exit @ @ @ @ @ not explain the consequences of your plan to the British people ?
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Brexit: Michael Gove says EU demands could ‘damage’ UK
The Belgium MEP, who is a vocal critic of Brexit, took to Twitter to hit out at Boris Johnson’s latest Brexit plans. He accused the UK Prime Minister of pushing for a hard Brexit and threatening the country’s integrity.
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Mr Verhofstadt made the comments after sharing the newspaper headline, “Johnson: EU a threat to integrity of the UK”. He wrote: “The real threats to the integrity of the UK are you Boris Johnson and your Brexit! “It was your choice to choose the hardest possible exit. “Why did you not explain the consequences of your plan to the British people?”
Guy Verhofstadt took to Twitter to hit out at Boris Johnson’s latest Brexit plans
Jamie Bryson told Guy Verhofstadt to keep his 'meddling EU nose out' of UK matters
But the European nationalist's comments sparked a backlash among dozens of Twitter users. Jamie Bryson, a Northern Ireland unionist activist, wrote: “You actually believe you have a right to comment upon our sovereign country. “Keep your meddling EU nose out of our business. “We are leaving, as one UK, and if you & other EU leaders don’t like that.... well all the better.” JUST IN: 'Bare knuckle fight with the EU!' Gloves are off in Brexit showdown
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Guy Verhofstadt is a Belgian MEP
One person joked: “Getting worried my precious?” Another user wrote: “Why do you still keep on trying to bully us.. We will thrive.. “You will be lost once a few more leave the sinking dream.” His comments come as Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove insisted the Government is acting "within the rule of law" despite the Northern Ireland Secretary admitting the Brexit Bill would breach international law.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--'Bare knuckle fight with the EU!' Gloves are off in Brexit showdown, warns Brexiteer MP

Mr Johnson today warned any attempt to block his Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons would enable to EU to `` carve up '' the United Kingdom in a clear indication of the seriousness with which he views the situation .
And Daniel Kawczynski , MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham , likewise stressed the stakes could not be higher , employing his colourful metaphor as he compared the situation to Fight Club .
`` And this is just the beginning - deals with Australia will follow , Canada and America .
`` So that will clearly create the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contemplate whether it is worth paying the middle man - is he actually adding any value ?
Mr Kawzcynski concluded : `` What is so incomprehensible to us Brexiteers is the lack of confidence these Remainers have is the United Kingdom .
`` We have been held back for the whole of my lifetime in this strange parallel universe .
No more . ''
Mr Kawczynski was not in the UK yesterday as he was about to catch a flight back from Poland , the country where he was born , and where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during which he met numerous officials and discussed the Brexit situation with them .
He told Express.co.uk : `` This is an unprecedented battle of wills .
`` We are now in a bare knuckle fight - we 've all seen that film with Brad Pitt .
`` I believe in Britain and I believe Britain will win and will stay strong and United and come out of it with her head held high , maintaining the sovereignty that the British people voted for . ''
Mr Kawczynski warned : `` Any diversions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ betrayal of more than 17 million people who voted for Brexit .
`` It would also be a betrayal of the millions of people who voted remain who now realise what the situation is and back the Prime Minister . ''
Mr Kawczynski said : `` I am looking forward to supporting the Prime Minister on Monday .
`` I think he will get this bill through - I do n't think there is any significant concern on the backbenchers .
`` I think he 's acting unequivocally in the Spirit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And he is clearing up the mess left behind by the May Government . ''
Mr Kawczynski agreed with Mr Johnson 's analysis that as it stood , the Withdrawal Agreement represented a threat to UK sovereignty .
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`` And so we must make these changes to ensure that integrity of the United Kingdom continues .
`` We will go right down to the wire in not succumbing to the threats and bullying of the European Union .
`` Because if we should give in to their bullying , there will be the strongest possible sign that the EU always gets its way . ''

Brexit: Getting a deal is 'in EU's interests' says Kawczynski
Mr Johnson today warned any attempt to block his Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons would enable to EU to "carve up" the United Kingdom in a clear indication of the seriousness with which he views the situation. And Daniel Kawczynski, MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, likewise stressed the stakes could not be higher, employing his colourful metaphor as he compared the situation to Fight Club.
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"And this is just the beginning - deals with Australia will follow, Canada and America. "So that will clearly create the kind of circumstances where other European countries contemplate whether it is worth paying the middle man - is he actually adding any value? Mr Kawzcynski concluded: "What is so incomprehensible to us Brexiteers is the lack of confidence these Remainers have is the United Kingdom. "We have been held back for the whole of my lifetime in this strange parallel universe. No more."
Boris Johnson's UK and the EU, and negotiator Michel Barnier are in a "bare knuckle fight"
Mr Kawczynski said Mr Johnson had been clearing up the mess left by Theresa May's Government
This is an unprecedented battle of wills. We are now in a bare knuckle fight - we've all seen that film with Brad Pitt Daniel Kawczynski
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Mr Kawczynski was not in the UK yesterday as he was about to catch a flight back from Poland, the country where he was born, and where he had been on a fact-finding mission during which he met numerous officials and discussed the Brexit situation with them. He told Express.co.uk: "This is an unprecedented battle of wills. "We are now in a bare knuckle fight - we've all seen that film with Brad Pitt.
Boris Johnson could not afford to lose the battle, said Mr Kawczysnki
"I believe in Britain and I believe Britain will win and will stay strong and United and come out of it with her head held high, maintaining the sovereignty that the British people voted for." Mr Kawczynski warned: "Any diversions from that would not only be a betrayal of more than 17 million people who voted for Brexit. "It would also be a betrayal of the millions of people who voted remain who now realise what the situation is and back the Prime Minister." Mr Kawczynski said: "I am looking forward to supporting the Prime Minister on Monday. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE - Varoufakis claims Boris' Brexit move has worked
Daniel Kawczynski said the UK must resist the bloc's "bullying"
Mr Kawczynski said the UK must not let down the 17.4 million people who backed Brexit
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He said: "He is standing up for the integrity of the United Kingdom which we will not allowed to be challenged. "And so we must make these changes to ensure that integrity of the United Kingdom continues. "We will go right down to the wire in not succumbing to the threats and bullying of the European Union. "Because if we should give in to their bullying, there will be the strongest possible sign that the EU always gets its way."
Lord Frost in Brussels with Michel Barnier


thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--'A bit rich!' Varoufakis says EU imposing rules on UK that even Germany and France ignore

Yanis Varoufakis unpicked Michel Barnier 's argument around one of the key stumbling blocks in the Brexit negotiations .
State aid , along with fishing rights , has become one of the main barriers to a Brexit trade deal with the EU , with Brussels ' chief negoigator refusing to budge .
However , Mr Varoufakis told the BBC that London `` is in a strong position '' in the talks .
He pointed out that `` Barnier and the bureaucracy in Brussels '' ca n't even get France and Germany to follow EU state aid rules .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Varoufakis said : `` The main issue at the moment is not fishing , it 's not ideology , it is state aid .
`` State aid is going to shape the future of our economies , both in the EU and in Britain .
`` I have no doubt that Boris Johnson prefers a deal to come out of this process , to eliminate the cost of a sudden rupture .
He is not seeking a no-deal outcome . ''
JUST IN : Brexit LIVE : Varoufakis claims Boris ' Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister continued : `` If the EU moves on state aid , I believe there will be a breakthrough .
`` But , Johnson will not allow the EU to set the parameters to decide the UK 's future state aid regime , which will be crucial . ''
The BBC 's Mishal Husain said : `` It 's interesting that you say state aid is the crucial stumbling block .
`` I say it 's curious because it 's not as if the EU is against state aid .
It happens all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries .
`` There are versions of it going on across the EU right now because of the coronavirus . ''
Mr Varoufakis responded : `` Absolutely .
I think this is where London is in a strong position and has the argument on their side .
`` Mr Barnier and the bureaucracy in Brussels are pretending that we are in 2019 , but we are not in 2019 .
`` COVID-19 has completely upended the whole state aid regime , and Brussels is no longer capable of directing state aid rules to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany are providing state aid to companies that a year ago would have been ruled out of court by the EU .
`` So for Barnier to be insisting that the UK stick to rules that France and Germany are no longer bound by is a bit rich . ''
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Yanis Varoufakis slams EU for ‘insisting’ UK ‘sticks to rules’
Yanis Varoufakis unpicked Michel Barnier's argument around one of the key stumbling blocks in the Brexit negotiations. State aid, along with fishing rights, has become one of the main barriers to a Brexit trade deal with the EU, with Brussels' chief negoigator refusing to budge. However, Mr Varoufakis told the BBC that London "is in a strong position" in the talks.
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He pointed out that "Barnier and the bureaucracy in Brussels" can't even get France and Germany to follow EU state aid rules. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Varoufakis said: "The main issue at the moment is not fishing, it's not ideology, it is state aid. "State aid is going to shape the future of our economies, both in the EU and in Britain. "I have no doubt that Boris Johnson prefers a deal to come out of this process, to eliminate the cost of a sudden rupture. He is not seeking a no-deal outcome." JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Varoufakis claims Boris' Brexit move has worked
Varoufakis unpicked Michel Barnier's argument around one of the key stumbling blocks in the talks
Varoufakis pointed out that "Barnier and the bureaucracy in Brussels" can't even get France and Germany to follow EU state aid rules
The former Greek finance minister continued: "If the EU moves on state aid, I believe there will be a breakthrough. "But, Johnson will not allow the EU to set the parameters to decide the UK's future state aid regime, which will be crucial." The BBC's Mishal Husain said: "It's interesting that you say state aid is the crucial stumbling block. "I say it's curious because it's not as if the EU is against state aid. It happens all the time in different industries and different countries.
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Varoufakis told the BBC that London "is in a strong position" in the talks
Yanis Varoufakis predicts EU will ‘continue to disintegrate’
"There are versions of it going on across the EU right now because of the coronavirus." Mr Varoufakis responded: "Absolutely. I think this is where London is in a strong position and has the argument on their side. "Mr Barnier and the bureaucracy in Brussels are pretending that we are in 2019, but we are not in 2019. "COVID-19 has completely upended the whole state aid regime, and Brussels is no longer capable of directing state aid rules to France and Germany. "France and Germany are providing state aid to companies that a year ago would have been ruled out of court by the EU. "So for Barnier to be insisting that the UK stick to rules that France and Germany are no longer bound by is a bit rich." DON'T MISS: Gove refuses to rule out new national lockdown on BBC Breakfast [INTERVIEW]
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Varoufakis said Brussels is no longer capable of directing state aid rules to France and Germany


thedailyexpress--2020-09-12--Oh dear, Nicola! Surge in support for Scottish independence dismantled -‘Stuck in a loop!’

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the SNP will make the case for a second Scottish independence referendum at the 2021 Holyrood elections .
This comes after support for independence consistently outpaced support for the Union across a number of polls for the first time in Scottish polling history , experts claim .
However , this rise in support may not be actually be reflected in support for a second referendum , Scottish Tory MSP Miles Briggs has told Express.co.uk .
He said : `` In Scotland , it feels like we 've been stuck in a loop on this .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SNP did n't really accept what it was as they had described : a once-in-a-generation referendum .
`` Some growing support for independence has maybe been registered .
`` There 's not necessarily been growing support for another referendum to be held anytime soon . ''
Mr Briggs continued : `` I think we need to disassociate those two things .
`` I do n't think there 's some great support for another referendum .
`` There might be people saying they might support independence .
`` I do think it feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record from the nationalists . ''
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Click here to open in your browser The MSP added : `` Partly because they have to keep promoting this to their base , the base of activists that built up over this period of time obviously frustrated and frustrating for another referendum .
`` So a lot of political cycle in Scotland has purely been around a referendum .
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SNP 'have not got great support for independence' says MSP
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the SNP will make the case for a second Scottish independence referendum at the 2021 Holyrood elections. This comes after support for independence consistently outpaced support for the Union across a number of polls for the first time in Scottish polling history, experts claim. However, this rise in support may not be actually be reflected in support for a second referendum, Scottish Tory MSP Miles Briggs has told Express.co.uk.
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He said: "In Scotland, it feels like we've been stuck in a loop on this. "Hours after the actual election result, the SNP didn't really accept what it was as they had described: a once-in-a-generation referendum. "Some growing support for independence has maybe been registered. "There's not necessarily been growing support for another referendum to be held anytime soon." READ MORE: Sturgeon panic: Shapps accuses Scotland of ignoring vital data
SNP 'broken record' claim of independence support surge dismantled by Scottish Tory
Sturgeon has confirmed that the SNP will make the case for a second referendum.
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Mr Briggs continued: "I think we need to disassociate those two things. "I don't think there's some great support for another referendum. "There might be people saying they might support independence. "I do think it feels like we've been on a broken record from the nationalists." Can't see this Brexit poll? Click here to open in your browser
'I don't think there's some great support for another referendum.'
SNP are ‘stirring up divisions' in UK to boost Indyref2 says expert
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