thedailyexpress--2020-09-28--Brexit LIVE: Walk away! Ex-MEPs unite to tell Sunak no deal will SAVE battered economy

The two former Brexit Party MEPs , Alexandra Phillips and Ben Habib , have warned the Chancellor to drop taxes and regulations to build Britain 's economic future .
They also warned Mr Sunak must stand firm with his colleagues and make sure Britain is not tied into EU regulations .
Earlier today , Irish Taoiseach , Micheál Martin warned the UK is heading for a no deal brexit .
The UK 's chief negotiator , David Frost will meet with his counterpart , Michel Barnier , in order to thrash out a Brexit deal this week .
Although a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Martin revealed the Irish government was basing the national budget announcement in three weeks on a no deal Brexit .
Ahead of an interview set to be broadcast at today 's Liberal Demcorat virtual conference , Mr Martin admitted he 's not `` optimistic '' a deal will be agreed .
In an interview with The i , he said : `` I ’ m not that optimistic , if I ’ m honest .
`` Just to let you know that the Government is preparing its budget in three weeks ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a no-deal Brexit .
`` That ’ s the basis on which we ’ re preparing the budget and we ’ re warning and alerting businesses to that terrible reality .
“ I think progress has been slow in the talks so far , I think there is still potential for a deal , I believe a deal is the sane and sensible thing to do , and I think all of us as politicians have an obligation to those we represent – and in terms of Brexit that means the least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to business and economy.
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Vote in our poll 2.01pm update : UK running out of time to resolve Northern Ireland issue Following a joint UK-EU committee meeting today , EU Commission Vice-President , Maros Sefcovic , said the UK 's position is still too distant from the EU 's .
He said : `` Many difficult issues remain and the UK position currently is far apart from what the EU can accept . ''
Former Brexit Party MEPs , Alexandra Phillips and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stand firm with his colleague to make sure the UK is pulled away from EU redtape .
They stated , the UK should proceed with a no deal brexit to be free from EU regulations on matters such as state aid .
Writing in The Daily Telegraph , they wrote : `` With post-Brexit negotiations reaching a climax over the coming week , delivering a Brexit that does not tie the UK to policies not designed for our economy , from EU state aid and competition restrictions , to regulatory red tape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must pressure his colleagues into holding firm and not caving to continental demands .
`` Brexit gives us a massive opportunity to thrive under bespoke industrial policy while saving on contributions and not handing tariff revenues to Brussels .
`` Our message to Sunak is simple .
Use the tools Brexit can provide to be brave , reduce taxes and deregulate to become the architect of Britain ’ s bright future . ''
An EU diplomat had admitted the `` mood music was a bit better '' after assurances given by Michael Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s high time that negotiations move forward , we need to make progress on issues like the level playing field , fisheries and governance .
“ The UK still has to restore trust after the Internal Market Bill escalation.
” According to a poll by Ipsos Mori , 49 percent of Britons believe that Britain is a force for good in the world .
This is a 10 point drop from April 2019 .
Former Cabinet Office minister , Sir David Lidington , has warned Boris Johnson must drop the aggressive tactics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In an interview with The Independent , he stated both sides stand to lose too much from a no deal Brexit .
He also insisted close relations must remain between the two sides .
Sir David added : `` Both sides stand to lose from a no-deal – but the UK more than the EU because we are the smaller party.
” Jamie Oliver joined a group of chefs , celebrities and charities over the weekend to urge Boris Johnson to block sub-standard foods from entering the UK .
In response , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back at their fears .
They said today : `` We are not planning to negotiate trade deals that harm farmers and consumers .
Suggesting otherwise is entirely misleading .
`` We have a body called the Food Standards Agency to do just that , no matter who we are trading with .
`` Parliament will be able to debate the Trade and Agriculture Commission ’ s report . ''
The EU is preventing post-Brexit trade talks from progressing after misunderstanding Boris Johnson 's key demand , it has been claimed .
Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reached by the Prime Minister 's deadline of October 15 , when the UK could `` walk away '' from the crumbling talks .
But RTE 's Europe Editor Tony Connelly has warned Brussels could further hinder Mr Johnson 's plan because the bloc thinks his deadline is a few weeks later .
He said : `` Brussels believes the deadline is the end of October , not the deadline that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set , which is when EU leaders will meet for a summit . ''
Ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory sources told RTE 's Tony Connelly David Frost has pushed for a deal by the EU summit on October 14 .
Mr Barnier , however , allegedly refused this and is hoping for an agreement by the end of the month .
Lord Frost wants a quick deal in order to enter the tunnel phase of negotiations .
The Cabinet Office minister has travelled to Brussels today to begin the latest round of formal talks .
Mr Gove will travel to the EU in order to discuss the implementation of the divorce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maros Sefcovic .
The British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) has warned consumers face the prospect of high prices for products in the event of a no deal Brexit .
Andrew Opie said : “ Unless we negotiate a zero-tariff deal with the EU , the public will face higher prices for their weekly shop .
“ This would prevent harm to shoppers , retailers and the wider economy.
” 7.13am update : Micheál Martin admits no deal more likely As the UK and EU hold talks this week , Ireland 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit talks .
Speaking to The i , he said : `` I ’ m not that optimistic , if I ’ m honest .
`` Just to let you know that the Government is preparing its budget in three weeks ’ time on the basis that there will be a no-deal Brexit .
`` That ’ s the basis on which we ’ re preparing the budget and we ’ re warning and alerting businesses to that terrible reality .
“ I think progress has been slow in the talks so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a deal , I believe a deal is the sane and sensible thing to do , and I think all of us as politicians have an obligation to those we represent – and in terms of Brexit that means the least damage possible to workers , to employers and to business and economy.
” He also stated the UK Internal Market Biill had eroded trust between the two sides .

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The two former Brexit Party MEPs, Alexandra Phillips and Ben Habib, have warned the Chancellor to drop taxes and regulations to build Britain's economic future. They also warned Mr Sunak must stand firm with his colleagues and make sure Britain is not tied into EU regulations. Earlier today, Irish Taoiseach, Micheál Martin warned the UK is heading for a no deal brexit. The UK's chief negotiator, David Frost will meet with his counterpart, Michel Barnier, in order to thrash out a Brexit deal this week. Although a Brexit deal could still be reached, Mr Martin revealed the Irish government was basing the national budget announcement in three weeks on a no deal Brexit.
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Ahead of an interview set to be broadcast at today's Liberal Demcorat virtual conference, Mr Martin admitted he's not "optimistic" a deal will be agreed. In an interview with The i, he said: "I’m not that optimistic, if I’m honest. "Just to let you know that the Government is preparing its budget in three weeks’ time on the basis that there will be a no-deal Brexit. "That’s the basis on which we’re preparing the budget and we’re warning and alerting businesses to that terrible reality. “I think progress has been slow in the talks so far, I think there is still potential for a deal, I believe a deal is the sane and sensible thing to do, and I think all of us as politicians have an obligation to those we represent – and in terms of Brexit that means the least damage possible to workers, to employers and to business and economy.” How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus pandemic? Vote in our poll FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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7.40pm update: Traders turn bullish on Brexit The pound had a solid day today, rising 0.91 percent to 1.286 dollars and up 0.69 percent against the euro with a pound worth 1.103 euros. Hopes for a positive outcome in the next round of Brexit talks on Tuesday and new comments from the Bank of England over potential negative interest rates both helped the currency. 6pm update: Scotland ignites Brexit spat after issuing legal opposition to controversial trade legislation Scotland's SNP administration has officially declared it will urge Holyrood to refuse legal consent for a new controversial post-Brexit trade Bill putting them on a collision course with Westminster. The Scottish Government has lodged a Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM) with the Scottish Parliament which claims the Bill undermines devolution and breaches international law. The Bill, put forward by Business Secretary Alok Sharma ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period later this year will protect UK trade, ministers say. But the Tory party has faced severe opposition because the deal will override elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol through the domestic legislation. The SNP motion recommends Holyrood, who have the final say on the vote, to refuse consent for new Westminster legislation in a rare move for a piece of UK legislation. 4.53pm update: Brexit will 'put an END to EU' if bloc 'is not united' - Ex-Italian PM issues dire warning Brexit could deliver a fatal blow to the European Union, Italy's former Prime Minister Mario Monti has claimed - while warning Brussels may end up "surrendering" to London. Mr Monti, who served as the country's leader between 2011 and 2013, suggested the bloc needed to examine itself in the mirror in the wake of the UK's decision to quit. He also warned the European Union's prospects were bleak if it failed to stay united, possibly a reference to the EU's perceived failure to act quickly enough after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Vanguardia, Mr Monti said: "Brexit will put an end to the EU if we are not safe and united.
4.24pm update: Britain is part of ‘arc of instability’ around the EU Brexit Britain is part of an "arc of instability" that has emerged around the EU, the bloc's chairman said on Monday. European Council President Charles Michel, who chairs EU summits, said in an online address for the Bruegel think-tank: "An arc of instability has developed all around us. "In the west, Brexit. ... The result shook up the European Union. “This choice of national sovereignty was felt as a failure of European construction. "The truth is, the British face a dilemma. What model of society do they want?" 3.06pm update: Britain will NOT back down over Brexit legislation The Government has rebuffed a fresh demand from the EU to withdraw controversial legislation which could see the UK unilaterally tear up elements of the Brexit divorce deal. At talks in Brussels on Monday, European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic reiterated calls for ministers to scrap provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill giving them the power to override key provisions in the Withdrawal Agreement. But Michael Gove has said the Government intended to continue with passage of the Bill through Parliament. He said the provisions relating to the Northern Ireland protocol in the agreement were a legal "safety net" to ensure the Government could continue to protect the peace process if talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal fail. Emily Ferguson has taken over live reporting from Bill McLoughlin 2.01pm update: UK running out of time to resolve Northern Ireland issue Following a joint UK-EU committee meeting today, EU Commission Vice-President, Maros Sefcovic, said the UK's position is still too distant from the EU's. He said: "Many difficult issues remain and the UK position currently is far apart from what the EU can accept."
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1.08pm update: Walk away! Warn Brexit Party MEPs Former Brexit Party MEPs, Alexandra Phillips and Ben Habib, have warned Rishi Sunak to stand firm with his colleague to make sure the UK is pulled away from EU redtape. They stated, the UK should proceed with a no deal brexit to be free from EU regulations on matters such as state aid. Writing in The Daily Telegraph, they wrote: "With post-Brexit negotiations reaching a climax over the coming week, delivering a Brexit that does not tie the UK to policies not designed for our economy, from EU state aid and competition restrictions, to regulatory red tape, is utterly vital. "Sunak must pressure his colleagues into holding firm and not caving to continental demands. "Brexit gives us a massive opportunity to thrive under bespoke industrial policy while saving on contributions and not handing tariff revenues to Brussels. "Our message to Sunak is simple. Use the tools Brexit can provide to be brave, reduce taxes and deregulate to become the architect of Britain’s bright future." 12.35pm update: "Mood music better" over talks An EU diplomat had admitted the "mood music was a bit better" after assurances given by Michael Gove. The diplomat said: "It’s high time that negotiations move forward, we need to make progress on issues like the level playing field, fisheries and governance. “The UK still has to restore trust after the Internal Market Bill escalation.” 12.09pm update: Belief in UK's global role drops According to a poll by Ipsos Mori, 49 percent of Britons believe that Britain is a force for good in the world. This is a 10 point drop from April 2019.
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11.20am update: Switzerland threatened to 'work with UK' amid 'weak EU' jibe Former Cabinet Office minister, Sir David Lidington, has warned Boris Johnson must drop the aggressive tactics in order to secure a trade deal. In an interview with The Independent, he stated both sides stand to lose too much from a no deal Brexit. He also insisted close relations must remain between the two sides. Sir David added: "Both sides stand to lose from a no-deal – but the UK more than the EU because we are the smaller party.” 10.29am update: Government defends food standards Jamie Oliver joined a group of chefs, celebrities and charities over the weekend to urge Boris Johnson to block sub-standard foods from entering the UK. In response, the Department of International Trade has hit back at their fears. They said today: "We are not planning to negotiate trade deals that harm farmers and consumers. Suggesting otherwise is entirely misleading. "We have a body called the Food Standards Agency to do just that, no matter who we are trading with. "Parliament will be able to debate the Trade and Agriculture Commission’s report." 10.10am update: Brexit trade talks thrown into chaos after EU misunderstands Boris Johnson's key demand The EU is preventing post-Brexit trade talks from progressing after misunderstanding Boris Johnson's key demand, it has been claimed. Time is running out for a deal to be reached by the Prime Minister's deadline of October 15, when the UK could "walk away" from the crumbling talks. But RTE's Europe Editor Tony Connelly has warned Brussels could further hinder Mr Johnson's plan because the bloc thinks his deadline is a few weeks later. He said: "Brussels believes the deadline is the end of October, not the deadline that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set, which is when EU leaders will meet for a summit."
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9.35am update: Michel Barnier refusing deal by EU summit Ahead of talks this week, two senior Tory sources told RTE's Tony Connelly David Frost has pushed for a deal by the EU summit on October 14. Mr Barnier, however, allegedly refused this and is hoping for an agreement by the end of the month. Lord Frost wants a quick deal in order to enter the tunnel phase of negotiations. 9.22am update: Michael Gove heads to Brussels The Cabinet Office minister has travelled to Brussels today to begin the latest round of formal talks. Mr Gove will travel to the EU in order to discuss the implementation of the divorce deal with the EU Commission, vicve-President. Maros Sefcovic. 9.14am update: British retailers warn of no deal Brexit impact The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned consumers face the prospect of high prices for products in the event of a no deal Brexit. Andrew Opie said: “Unless we negotiate a zero-tariff deal with the EU, the public will face higher prices for their weekly shop. “This would prevent harm to shoppers, retailers and the wider economy.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-28--They still don't get it! Deluded Lib Dem Remainers vow to re-join EU 'at future date'

The Lib Dems have passed a motion at their annual party conference to support Britain in re-gaining membership of the EU at an “ appropriate future date ” .
The position , backed by newly elected leader Sir Ed Davey , also wants to hand back control to Brussels and calls for the `` closest possible '' alignment between the UK and EU in relation to a customs union , single market and freedom of movement .
The long term vision was supported by a huge 76 percent of the membership .
It says any date would be `` determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assent , market and trade conditions and acceptable negotiated terms '' .
Hardline Remainers within the party did , however , see an amendment arguing for Britain to immediately re-join the bloc rejected by members .
In the crunch vote , just 24 percent of members supported the idea of the UK overturning Brexit when the transition period ends of December 31 .
At the last general election the Lib Dems were humiliated after leader Jo Swinson lost her seat after campaigning on a manifesto to stop Brexit , and defy 17.4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
Ms Swinson lost her Dunbartonshire East seat to the SNP less than six months after becoming leader of the party .
A damning internal inquiry into the Lib Dems 2019 general election performance compared it to a `` high-speed car crash '' .
Following the debate on the Brexit motion on Sunday , Lib Dem Brexit spokeswoman Christine Jardine said the party would “ never turn our back on our pro-European values ” .
Ms Jardine also ordered Boris Johnson to secure a trade agreement with the EU and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last ounce of political energy towards stopping a no deal ” .
She said : `` With our country already facing the biggest economic and health crisis in generations , it is unthinkable that the UK would crash out of the transition period without a deal .
`` Boris Johnson must start putting the nation first , rather than sacrificing everything and anything in his ideological pursuit of Brexit .
“ This is about stopping the disaster of food shortages , medicine shortages , and more .
READ MORE : Coronavirus map LIVE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' At every step of the Brexit process , Liberal Democrats were clear in our pro-EU position .
“ We 'll never turn our back on our pro-European values because we are so much better off standing together than we could ever be alone .
`` That is why our duty now is to put every last ounce of political energy towards stopping a no-deal and opposing Boris Johnson 's efforts to drag the country 's reputation through the mud by breaking international law . ''
Earlier this month , Sir Ed Davey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK could re-join the bloc any time soon insisting the idea was “ for the birds ” .
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The Lib Dems have passed a motion at their annual party conference to support Britain in re-gaining membership of the EU at an “appropriate future date”. The position, backed by newly elected leader Sir Ed Davey, also wants to hand back control to Brussels and calls for the "closest possible" alignment between the UK and EU in relation to a customs union, single market and freedom of movement.
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The long term vision was supported by a huge 76 percent of the membership. It says any date would be "determined by political circumstances, subject to public assent, market and trade conditions and acceptable negotiated terms". Hardline Remainers within the party did, however, see an amendment arguing for Britain to immediately re-join the bloc rejected by members. In the crunch vote, just 24 percent of members supported the idea of the UK overturning Brexit when the transition period ends of December 31.
The Lib Dems have backed a motion to pave the way for Britain to re-join the EU
Sir Ed Davey was elected leader in August
At the last general election the Lib Dems were humiliated after leader Jo Swinson lost her seat after campaigning on a manifesto to stop Brexit, and defy 17.4 million people who voted to leave the bloc in 2016. Ms Swinson lost her Dunbartonshire East seat to the SNP less than six months after becoming leader of the party. A damning internal inquiry into the Lib Dems 2019 general election performance compared it to a "high-speed car crash". Following the debate on the Brexit motion on Sunday, Lib Dem Brexit spokeswoman Christine Jardine said the party would “never turn our back on our pro-European values”.
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Jo Swinson lost her seat at the last general election
Ms Jardine also ordered Boris Johnson to secure a trade agreement with the EU and said the Lib Dems will “put every last ounce of political energy towards stopping a no deal”. She said: "With our country already facing the biggest economic and health crisis in generations, it is unthinkable that the UK would crash out of the transition period without a deal. "Boris Johnson must start putting the nation first, rather than sacrificing everything and anything in his ideological pursuit of Brexit. “This is about stopping the disaster of food shortages, medicine shortages, and more. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: New lockdown hits THOUSANDS of Brits
Sir Ed Davey has described the idea of the UK re-joining the EU any time soon as 'for the birds'
"At every step of the Brexit process, Liberal Democrats were clear in our pro-EU position. “We'll never turn our back on our pro-European values because we are so much better off standing together than we could ever be alone. "That is why our duty now is to put every last ounce of political energy towards stopping a no-deal and opposing Boris Johnson's efforts to drag the country's reputation through the mud by breaking international law." Earlier this month, Sir Ed Davey admitted he could not envisage how the UK could re-join the bloc any time soon insisting the idea was “for the birds”. DON'T MISS Should students have fees SCRAPPED due to lockdown shambles? VOTE HERE [POLL]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--'Clock's ticking for EU' Boris turned tables on Barnier as Brexit trade deal talks fire up

And David Jones , deputy chairman of the eurosceptic European Research Group ( ERG ) said the EU 's negotiator would do well to heed one of his favourite phrases , explaining : `` The clock is ticking . ''
However , the MP for Clwyd West said he remains pessimistic about the prospects of an agreement , despite a recent suggestion by James Forsyth , political editor of The Spectator , that both sides were `` edging towards a deal '' .
Mr Johnson earlier this month set the deadline as he confirmed the publication of the Internal Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will controversially grant the UK Government powers to override aspects of the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
Mr Jones said there was so little time left , especially given Mr Johnson 's deadline , which would appear to override to December 31 one which will mark the end of the transition period .
He said : `` Frankly it is n't three months any more when you think about it because Boris already gave them this deadline so effectively we are talking about two and a half weeks . ''
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Vote in our poll Mr Barnier is well-known for his timepiece-related metaphor - but Mr Jones suggested it was now one Brussels needed to apply to itself .
He explained : `` It 's quite a good one to use because the tables are turned now .
`` The clock IS ticking - for the European Union . ''
JUST IN : EU bullies - fear drove Swiss referendum result says politician Referring to Mr Forsyth 's prediction , he said : `` I have no idea where he got that from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every time you look at it there seems to be more and more areas of disagreement .
`` The EU is still demanding that their red lines are addressed .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove insisted clauses of the Internal Market Bill which overwrite the withdrawal agreement would remain , irrespective of EU demands that they be scrapped .
Speaking after talks with European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic , Mr Gove told reporters : `` We want to make sure that the Withdrawal Agreement is implemented in full .
`` But those clauses are there , they 're in legislation , supported by the House of Commons , as a safety net , if need be .
`` And those clauses will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson had been very clear there needed to be progress in trade talks between chief negotiators Michel Barnier and David Frost for the process to conclude in time , Mr Gove said .

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And David Jones, deputy chairman of the eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG) said the EU's negotiator would do well to heed one of his favourite phrases, explaining: "The clock is ticking." However, the MP for Clwyd West said he remains pessimistic about the prospects of an agreement, despite a recent suggestion by James Forsyth, political editor of The Spectator, that both sides were "edging towards a deal".
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Mr Johnson earlier this month set the deadline as he confirmed the publication of the Internal Market Bill, which if given Royal Assent will controversially grant the UK Government powers to override aspects of the withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland. Mr Jones said there was so little time left, especially given Mr Johnson's deadline, which would appear to override to December 31 one which will mark the end of the transition period. He said: "Frankly it isn't three months any more when you think about it because Boris already gave them this deadline so effectively we are talking about two and a half weeks." How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
David Jones says the clock IS ticking - but that it was Michel Barnier who needed to hurry
David Jones is the Tory MP for Clwyd West
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Mr Barnier is well-known for his timepiece-related metaphor - but Mr Jones suggested it was now one Brussels needed to apply to itself. He explained: "It's quite a good one to use because the tables are turned now. "The clock IS ticking - for the European Union." JUST IN: EU bullies - fear drove Swiss referendum result says politician
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UK negotiator Lord David Frost and the EU's Michel Barnier
Michael Gove has said there will be no changes to the Internal Market Bill
"And if they expect that then there's not going to be a deal is there?" Speaking today, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove insisted clauses of the Internal Market Bill which overwrite the withdrawal agreement would remain, irrespective of EU demands that they be scrapped. Speaking after talks with European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic, Mr Gove told reporters: "We want to make sure that the Withdrawal Agreement is implemented in full.
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"But those clauses are there, they're in legislation, supported by the House of Commons, as a safety net, if need be. "And those clauses will remain in that bill." Mr Johnson had been very clear there needed to be progress in trade talks between chief negotiators Michel Barnier and David Frost for the process to conclude in time, Mr Gove said.
European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic


thedailyexpress--2020-09-28--'NO compromise!' Boris ordered to stand firm as Brexit Britain 'fighting for sovereignty'

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK can not compromise on its red lines in the trade talks with the EU .
While speaking with Belinda de Lucy from Brexit Unlocked , he urged Boris Johnson to stand firm in talks .
Ms De Lucy said : `` So I 've noticed a few tweets from some very strong Brexiteers recently saying , 'Well , is it all that bad if we compromise a little bit on state aid ? '
`` To me , it 's a way the EU can keep its tentacles around our economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't think they 'll use it in good faith .
`` How can you explain how these compromises will be bad for the UK , in the long term , if Boris does buckle on state aid ? ''
Mr Habib insisted the UK should remain strong and focus on its goal of being completely separate from the EU .
He said : `` When people talk about making a compromise in a deal , that 's around the edges of the grey areas of the deal .
`` But actually , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting for here is our sovereignty .
`` We 're not fighting for an extra bit of tariff , perhaps or , you know , greater access to their fishing .
`` We 're fighting , actually , for our sovereignty , and there can be no compromise on taking back control .
`` Boris promised he would take back control on all of our laws , our borders , our cash and our fishing . ''
Despite previously praising Sir David Frost , Mr Habib warned about a statement made by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is , and you can not compromise on that .
`` I heard David Frost a couple of months ago saying , well , we might have to compromise on 40 percent of our red lines .
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Brexit: Habib says there can be 'no compromise' on sovereignty
Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK cannot compromise on its red lines in the trade talks with the EU. While speaking with Belinda de Lucy from Brexit Unlocked, he urged Boris Johnson to stand firm in talks. Ms de Lucy said: "So I've noticed a few tweets from some very strong Brexiteers recently saying, 'Well, is it all that bad if we compromise a little bit on state aid?'
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"To me, it's a way the EU can keep its tentacles around our economy. "This is because I don't think they'll use it in good faith. "How can you explain how these compromises will be bad for the UK, in the long term, if Boris does buckle on state aid?" Mr Habib insisted the UK should remain strong and focus on its goal of being completely separate from the EU. DON'T MISS: Italy fury sparks fears COVID-19 recovery fund will lead to Italexit
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He said: "When people talk about making a compromise in a deal, that's around the edges of the grey areas of the deal. "But actually, the key issue here, what we're fighting for here is our sovereignty. "We're not fighting for an extra bit of tariff, perhaps or, you know, greater access to their fishing. "We're fighting, actually, for our sovereignty, and there can be no compromise on taking back control.
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Brexit: Despite previously praising British trade deal negotiator David Frost, Mr Habib highlighted a key issue he had with a statement made by him.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-28--Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance 'SHOULD have been sacked' - Staggering Commons outburst

Sir Desmond Swayne claimed Chief Medical Officer , Chris Whitty , and Chief Scientific Adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance should have been sacked following their interventions last week .
While in the House of Commons on Monday , Sir Desmond insisted the pair were `` scaremongering '' with their warnings to the public over coronavirus .
He claimed their use of data forecasting the worst-case scenarios for coronavirus in the UK was not helpful .
Sir Desmond said : `` The purpose of politicians is to impose a measure of proportion .
`` A sense of proportion regarding science and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I will make myself very unpopular but I believe the appearance of chiefs last week , Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance , should have been a sacking offence . ''
Sir Desmond went into greater detail of his frustrations with the current coronavirus situation .
He said : `` They presented that graph , with the caveat that it was n't a prediction , they nevertheless they presented it as a plausible scenario .
`` This is with its 50,000 cases a day by mid-October based on the doubling of infections by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not one day since March have there been infections on that day that would double that of the day before . ''
Sir Desmond then questioned why Sir Patrick and Mr Whitty highlighted the worst-case scenarios regarding coronavirus .
He concluded : `` It was the purpose of making your flesh creep .
`` It was project fear , it was an attempt to terrify the British people as if they have n't been terrified enough .
`` I have been banging on about this since March and every criticism I have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been relying on the best possible science . ''
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He said : `` We have seen the eye-watering costs that we must now all face for a generation after having closed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We have seen the crushing of enterprises , the destruction of livelihoods and the unemployment we are going to have to face amongst young people .
`` This is all a consequence of an over-action . ''
Last week Mr Whitty and Sir Patrick delivered a statement warning Britons about how quickly coronavirus infections could soar in the country once again .
It came a day before the Prime Minister announced new restrictions to halt the spread of the deadly virus .

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Sir Desmond Swayne claimed Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, and Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance should have been sacked following their interventions last week. While in the House of Commons on Monday, Sir Desmond insisted the pair were "scaremongering" with their warnings to the public over coronavirus. He claimed their use of data forecasting the worst-case scenarios for coronavirus in the UK was not helpful.
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Sir Desmond said: "The purpose of politicians is to impose a measure of proportion. "A sense of proportion regarding science and to not be enthralled by it. "I will make myself very unpopular but I believe the appearance of chiefs last week, Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance, should have been a sacking offence." Sir Desmond went into greater detail of his frustrations with the current coronavirus situation. DON'T MISS: Claire Fox rubbishes Owen Jones' 'Brexit culture war' claims in row
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He said: "They presented that graph, with the caveat that it wasn't a prediction, they nevertheless they presented it as a plausible scenario. "This is with its 50,000 cases a day by mid-October based on the doubling of infections by the week. "Not once, not one day since March have there been infections on that day that would double that of the day before." Sir Desmond then questioned why Sir Patrick and Mr Whitty highlighted the worst-case scenarios regarding coronavirus.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--EU exposed: UK tears apart Brussels plot to hold secret new Brexit talks

The EU dubbed the private trade talks `` Le Submarine '' , with the aim to negotiate a deal away from public scrutiny or criticism .
But the UK is concerned this is a ploy to push through controversial concessions or blame Britain if the talks do not go their way .
A source told The Sun : `` Obviously we are ready to up the pace but people are getting too over excited - there still is a long way to go and fish remains very tricky.
” The EU has now dropped its demands for the two sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still causing conflict , including fishing arrangements and state aid .
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier also agreed to work on a joint draft version of a free trade agreement this week to help protect the future relationship .
This would be known as a `` consolidated legal text '' .
Mr Barnier is also expecting the UK 's chief negotiator David Frost to provide more details of fishing proposals and state aid .
This comes as the ninth round of trade talks are taking place this week .
The Internal Market Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Commons later today .
The EU has reacted furiously to Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's plan to override Northern Ireland legislation in the Withdrawal Agreement .
Executive Commission deputy head Maros Sefcovic held talks with Michael Gove , the minister in charge of the divorce deal , on Monday .
READ MORE : Barnier raises hopes of a Brexit deal after 'positive ' talks with UK He warned afterwards that the EU still believes the Bill is a `` serious violation '' of international law .
He said : `` The UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU can accept .
`` We maintain that the bill , if adopted in its current form , would constitute an extremely serious violation of ... the Withdrawal Agreement and of international law . ''
But Mr Gove said the clauses of the Internal Market Bill that undercut the Withdrawal Treaty would remain .
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`` But those clauses are there , they 're in legislation ... And those clauses will remain in that bill . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's spokesman added the UK 's focus was on progress in trade talks .
He said : `` Although the last two weeks of informal talks have been relatively positive there remains much to be done .

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The EU dubbed the private trade talks "Le Submarine", with the aim to negotiate a deal away from public scrutiny or criticism. But the UK is concerned this is a ploy to push through controversial concessions or blame Britain if the talks do not go their way.
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A source told The Sun: "Obviously we are ready to up the pace but people are getting too over excited - there still is a long way to go and fish remains very tricky.” The EU has now dropped its demands for the two sides to reach an agreement on the areas still causing conflict, including fishing arrangements and state aid. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier also agreed to work on a joint draft version of a free trade agreement this week to help protect the future relationship. This would be known as a "consolidated legal text". Mr Barnier is also expecting the UK's chief negotiator David Frost to provide more details of fishing proposals and state aid.
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This comes as the ninth round of trade talks are taking place this week. The Internal Market Bill will also sit its third reading in the Commons later today. The EU has reacted furiously to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to override Northern Ireland legislation in the Withdrawal Agreement. Executive Commission deputy head Maros Sefcovic held talks with Michael Gove, the minister in charge of the divorce deal, on Monday. READ MORE: Barnier raises hopes of a Brexit deal after 'positive' talks with UK
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He warned afterwards that the EU still believes the Bill is a "serious violation" of international law. He said: "The UK's positions are far apart from what the EU can accept. "We maintain that the bill, if adopted in its current form, would constitute an extremely serious violation of ... the Withdrawal Agreement and of international law." But Mr Gove said the clauses of the Internal Market Bill that undercut the Withdrawal Treaty would remain. DON'T MISS
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He said: "We want to make sure that the Withdrawal Agreement is implemented in full. "But those clauses are there, they're in legislation ... And those clauses will remain in that bill." Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman added the UK's focus was on progress in trade talks. He said: "Although the last two weeks of informal talks have been relatively positive there remains much to be done.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--‘Labour’s politics is MEDIAEVAL’ - Voters in Blair’s old seat on whey REJECTED Corbyn

Voters in Tony Blair 's former seat , Sedgefield , have lashed out at the Labour Party as they revealed why they turned to the Tories in the 2019 election after decades of Labour dominance .
Speaking outside the virtual Blue Collar Conservatism Conference in County Durham , former Labour voters explained why after years of loyalty to Labour they felt the need to vote for Boris Johnson .
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Email your question to contact @ bluecollarconservatism.co.uk One voter said : `` I saw lots of cracks in Labour and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did complain to Labour and they 've thrown me out .
`` I was about to quit anyway but I just do n't agree with Labour politics in this modern day world .
`` They 're far too - to me - mediaeval .
`` And we really need to think about the people .
The problem is your local important people around here who are Labour look after their own towns .
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Red Wall 'lent Tories the vote for Brexit' '' And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middleham , West Cornforth - all the little villages around here - with a railway line , will really benefit from it .
`` For getting to work and all sorts of things , it 'll just be a brilliant benefit . ''
And another : `` I do n't feel Labour 's for the working class anymore .
`` So that 's why I decided to change from Red to Blue . ''
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`` And that was a monumental defeat .
Hopefully Labour wo n't ever get another foothold here . ''
But he warned : `` Do n't throw it away , it 's yours to lose . ''
Speaking at the virtual conference on Tuesday , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps echoed the voters ' sentiment .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having new , brilliant Tory MPs and Conservative representatives on the ground .
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Labour’s politics are ‘medieval’ says former Sedgefield voter
Voters in Tony Blair's former seat, Sedgefield, have lashed out at the Labour Party as they revealed why they turned to the Tories in the 2019 election after decades of Labour dominance. Speaking outside the virtual Blue Collar Conservatism Conference in County Durham, former Labour voters explained why after years of loyalty to Labour they felt the need to vote for Boris Johnson. What do YOU want to ask the Home Secretary? Email your question to contact@bluecollarconservatism.co.uk
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One voter said: "I saw lots of cracks in Labour and I thought this is not good. "I did complain to Labour and they've thrown me out. "I was about to quit anyway but I just don't agree with Labour politics in this modern day world. "They're far too - to me - mediaeval. "And we really need to think about the people. The problem is your local important people around here who are Labour look after their own towns. READ MORE: 'People were fed up!' Red Wall 'lent Tories the vote for Brexit'
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"And I just think that Ferryhill, Bishop Middleham, West Cornforth - all the little villages around here - with a railway line, will really benefit from it. "For getting to work and all sorts of things, it'll just be a brilliant benefit." And another: "I don't feel Labour's for the working class anymore. "So that's why I decided to change from Red to Blue." How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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Another voter added: "Paul Howell has almost made as many friends in this area, gained as many votes in this area, in the short time that he's been in power, that his predecessor Phil Wilson lost in the same time. "And that was a monumental defeat. Hopefully Labour won't ever get another foothold here." But he warned: "Don't throw it away, it's yours to lose." Speaking at the virtual conference on Tuesday, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps echoed the voters' sentiment. He said: "The thing making the biggest difference is having new, brilliant Tory MPs and Conservative representatives on the ground. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--EU civil war: Merkel's 'good behaviour' clause sparks fury as £670bn COVID fund delayed

Germany put forward proposals that would allow for funds to be suspended to countries which are deemed in breach of the bloc ’ s rule of law .
The mechanism would allow northern states to challenge taxpayer-funded handouts sent to Hungary and Poland if the countries are deemed to disregard EU principles on judicial independence and respect for democracy .
Finland , Sweden , Denmark and the Netherlands accused Berlin of presenting watered down plans that hand too much power to rule-breaking European governments .
Diplomats said the German presidency of the EU had given too much power to states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added the legal threshold to trigger the mechanism is too high and won ’ t stop countries from a crackdown on media freedom or judicial independence .
A sceptical diplomat said : “ It is not what we were hoping for.
” “ It is a watered-down version of the compromise in July , ” they told the FT .
Earlier this summer EU leaders agreed on the £670billion ( €750billion ) coronavirus recovery fund for hard-hit regions and industries during an acrimonious summit in Brussels .
Under the proposals , the bloc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markets before handing it out in the form of non-repayable grants and low cost loans .
During the talks , which lasted almost 100 hours , leaders battled over a rule of law mechanism to enforce conditionality to prevent funds from flowing to EU rule-breakers .
But Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban threatened to veto the whole package , including the bloc ’ s next seven-year budget of €1.1 trillion , unless the tool was scrapped or amended .
EU leaders are set for another showdown when they attempt to thrash our their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The talks have been plagued by threats of vetoes from the likes of Poland , Hungary and even the Netherlands .
Last week the Dutch warned they would not start the ratification process of the recovery fund through their national parliament until a deal is struck .
One EU diplomat accused the Dutch of attempting to crash the entire recovery fund for reasons of domestic politics .
MUST READ : EU humiliation : Brussels forced to keep English as official language They said : “ it is a transparent attempt to delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic reasons.
” The package also needs to be approved by the European Parliament but MEPs have also pushed for tough conditionality to the recovery fund .
German MEP Daniel Freund said the Berlin proposals was a “ stunning watering down ” of the July agreement .
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Germany put forward proposals that would allow for funds to be suspended to countries which are deemed in breach of the bloc’s rule of law. The mechanism would allow northern states to challenge taxpayer-funded handouts sent to Hungary and Poland if the countries are deemed to disregard EU principles on judicial independence and respect for democracy. Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands accused Berlin of presenting watered down plans that hand too much power to rule-breaking European governments.
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Diplomats said the German presidency of the EU had given too much power to states to delay the suspension process. They added the legal threshold to trigger the mechanism is too high and won’t stop countries from a crackdown on media freedom or judicial independence. A sceptical diplomat said: “It is not what we were hoping for.” “It is a watered-down version of the compromise in July,” they told the FT.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Earlier this summer EU leaders agreed on the £670billion (€750billion) coronavirus recovery fund for hard-hit regions and industries during an acrimonious summit in Brussels. Under the proposals, the bloc will jointly borrow the cash on international markets before handing it out in the form of non-repayable grants and low cost loans. During the talks, which lasted almost 100 hours, leaders battled over a rule of law mechanism to enforce conditionality to prevent funds from flowing to EU rule-breakers. But Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban threatened to veto the whole package, including the bloc’s next seven-year budget of €1.1 trillion, unless the tool was scrapped or amended.
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Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte
EU leaders are set for another showdown when they attempt to thrash our their difference a Brussels summit later this week. The talks have been plagued by threats of vetoes from the likes of Poland, Hungary and even the Netherlands. Last week the Dutch warned they would not start the ratification process of the recovery fund through their national parliament until a deal is struck. One EU diplomat accused the Dutch of attempting to crash the entire recovery fund for reasons of domestic politics. MUST READ: EU humiliation: Brussels forced to keep English as official language
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--She's back! Theresa May leads rebellion to derail Boris's Brexit masterplan

Mrs May is planning to vote against the current Prime Minister 's Internal Market Bill when it is put to MPs tonight , after it successfully passed its first Commons hurdle with a majority of 77 .
The Maidenhead MP has previously called the Bill `` reckless '' for seeking to override aspects to the Northern Ireland protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement .
Now it appears she is leading the charge to reject the vote , according to Times Radio .
Political correspondent Tom Newton Dunn said on Twitter : `` Theresa May still intends to vote against the Internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commons tonight , I 'm told - the first ex-Prime Minister in living memory to break a three line Government whip . ''
Mrs May was replaced by Mr Johnson last July .
She had announced she was stepping down as Prime Minister after repeatedly failing to get her Withdrawal Agreement with the EU voted through by MPs .
However , Mr Johnson managed this in January before the UK finally then left the EU after four years in limbo .
Now Mr Johnson says his new legislation will protect contentious aspects of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trading relationship with the EU after the transition period ends on December 31 .
This has sparked fury amongst both the EU and within his own party .
Last week , Mrs May told the Commons the UK 's reputation was now `` at risk '' .
She said : `` I consider that by introducing clauses 41 to 45 the Government is acting recklessly and irresponsibly with no thought for the long-term impact on the standing of the United Kingdom in the world .
READ MORE : Theresa May attacks 'reckless ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' This will lead to untold damage to the United Kingdom 's reputation , it puts the future of the United Kingdom at risk .
`` As a result , with regret , I have to tell the minister I can not support this Bill . ''
She added Mr Johnson could lose trust with his latest actions .
Mrs May said : `` I believe that the Government 's willingness unilaterally to abandon an international agreement or parts of an international agreement it has signed , its willingness to renege on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some questioning , as has already been made clear in an intervention , some questioning the willingness of the Government to fully uphold the measures in the Belfast Good Friday Agreement .
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Brexit has exposed EU ’ s double standards [ INSIGHT ] '' That in turn will lead to some communities having less willingness to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a consequence on the willingness of people in the Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK .
`` So , far from acting to reinforce the integrity of the UK , in pursuit of trying to appear to be tough to the EU , I think the Government is putting the integrity of the UK at risk . ''
Mrs May then made a further dig by adding : `` If the potential consequences of the Withdrawal Agreement were so bad , why did the Government sign it ? ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation provides a `` vital safety net should agreement not be reached at the joint committee '' .

Boris Johnson is putting UK integrity 'at risk' says Theresa May
Mrs May is planning to vote against the current Prime Minister's Internal Market Bill when it is put to MPs tonight, after it successfully passed its first Commons hurdle with a majority of 77. The Maidenhead MP has previously called the Bill "reckless" for seeking to override aspects to the Northern Ireland protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement.
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Now it appears she is leading the charge to reject the vote, according to Times Radio. Political correspondent Tom Newton Dunn said on Twitter: "Theresa May still intends to vote against the Internal Market Bill when it returns to the Commons tonight, I'm told - the first ex-Prime Minister in living memory to break a three line Government whip." Mrs May was replaced by Mr Johnson last July. She had announced she was stepping down as Prime Minister after repeatedly failing to get her Withdrawal Agreement with the EU voted through by MPs. However, Mr Johnson managed this in January before the UK finally then left the EU after four years in limbo.
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Now Mr Johnson says his new legislation will protect contentious aspects of the agreement he struck on the future trading relationship with the EU after the transition period ends on December 31. This has sparked fury amongst both the EU and within his own party. Last week, Mrs May told the Commons the UK's reputation was now "at risk". She said: "I consider that by introducing clauses 41 to 45 the Government is acting recklessly and irresponsibly with no thought for the long-term impact on the standing of the United Kingdom in the world. READ MORE: Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Boris Johnson as she threatens to rebel
Boris Johnson has faced backlash over his Internal Market Bill
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"This will lead to untold damage to the United Kingdom's reputation, it puts the future of the United Kingdom at risk. "As a result, with regret, I have to tell the minister I cannot support this Bill." She added Mr Johnson could lose trust with his latest actions. Mrs May said: "I believe that the Government's willingness unilaterally to abandon an international agreement or parts of an international agreement it has signed, its willingness to renege on an agreement it has signed will lead to some questioning, as has already been made clear in an intervention, some questioning the willingness of the Government to fully uphold the measures in the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. DON'T MISS
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"That in turn will lead to some communities having less willingness to trust the UK Government and that could have a consequence on the willingness of people in the Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK. "So, far from acting to reinforce the integrity of the UK, in pursuit of trying to appear to be tough to the EU, I think the Government is putting the integrity of the UK at risk." Mrs May then made a further dig by adding: "If the potential consequences of the Withdrawal Agreement were so bad, why did the Government sign it?" The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the legislation provides a "vital safety net should agreement not be reached at the joint committee".
Theresa May stepped down as Prime Minister last July
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--'EU nations break OWN rules!' UK industry boss rages at double standards in Brexit talks

The European Union and the British Government have been at loggerheads over demands state aid regulation is maintained across the UK once the Brexit transition is concluded .
The issue has long been a point of contention between the two parties , with London lamenting the ability of some member states to bypass state aid regulation .
The CEO of construction firm Cleveland Bridge International , Chris Droogan , told the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference 2020 : `` They 're just clever at it in the sense that they would subsidise their energy bills of the steel plants .
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`` They 'd find creative ways , shall we say , on bending the rules in their favour . ''
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen echoed the assessment , noting Brussels had responded to violations of state aid rules with fines but had failed to institute a mechanism to prevent breaches in the first place .
Mr Houchen said : `` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : UK secures huge negotiating victory as Brussels FINALLY blinks - talks today '' I mean , people in Teeside always refer to , 'look what they did in Italy . '
`` They put huge amounts of public funds in and saved the Italian steel plants .
`` Now , that 's all being overturned and the EU have fined the Italian Government but they did n't stop them from doing that . ''
He added : `` And that goes a long way for people .
Sometimes , they want the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local people and local jobs . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson told he will be 'gone after Brexit ' in dire forecast over political future Brexit trade deal negotiations have proceeded tentatively because of the EU 's commitment to establishing a so-called level-playing field , demanding the UK continue to follow European regulation on labour rights , the environment and state aid to avoid competition after December 2020 .
However the British Government has rejected Brussels ' demands as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned a level-playing field would defeat the purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK to the bloc past the transition period .
And according to the withdrawal agreement struck last year , the UK would have to notify the bloc of any state aid affecting Northern Irish businesses as the deal established the nation would continue to follow European state aid rules to protect the sanctity of the Good Friday Agreement .
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The European Union and the British Government have been at loggerheads over demands state aid regulation is maintained across the UK once the Brexit transition is concluded. The issue has long been a point of contention between the two parties, with London lamenting the ability of some member states to bypass state aid regulation. The CEO of construction firm Cleveland Bridge International, Chris Droogan, told the Blue Collar Conservatism Conference 2020: "They're just clever at it in the sense that they would subsidise their energy bills of the steel plants. What do YOU want to ask the Home Secretary? Email your question to contact@bluecollarconservatism.co.uk How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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"That's a way around the rules. "They'd find creative ways, shall we say, on bending the rules in their favour." Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen echoed the assessment, noting Brussels had responded to violations of state aid rules with fines but had failed to institute a mechanism to prevent breaches in the first place. Mr Houchen said: "And also break the rules. JUST IN: UK secures huge negotiating victory as Brussels FINALLY blinks - talks today
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"I mean, people in Teeside always refer to, 'look what they did in Italy.' "They put huge amounts of public funds in and saved the Italian steel plants. "Now, that's all being overturned and the EU have fined the Italian Government but they didn't stop them from doing that." He added: "And that goes a long way for people. Sometimes, they want the Government to break the rules to protect the local people and local jobs." READ MORE: Boris Johnson told he will be 'gone after Brexit' in dire forecast over political future
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--Boris hails breakthrough moment of  'radical change' as UK launches free training for all

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted the coronavirus pandemic sped up the radical changes the UK was expected to undergo over the coming years .
As he announced a new scheme offering workers the possibility to retrain and take further education courses later in life , Mr Johnson highlighted the importance of investing in education .
The Prime Minister insisted it is now time for `` radical change '' by levelling up further education institutions to university level .
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Vote in our poll Mr Johnson said : `` Our economy has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-to-mouth scrabblings of the pandemic , the shortcomings of our labour market and our education system have been painfully apparent .
`` We 've got to end the pointless , nonsensical gulf that 's been fixed for generations , more than 100 years , between the so-called academic and so-called practical varieties of education .
It 's absurd to talk about skills in this limited way .
`` Now is the time to end this bogus distinction between FE and HE .
`` We 're going to change the funding model so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a student loan to do a year of electrical engineering at an FE college , or do two years of electrical engineering , as it is to get a loan to do a three-year degree in politics , philosophy and economics . ''
JUST IN : Dr Hillary issues stark flu vaccine warning amid rising fears of second COVID-19 wave The Prime Minister continued : `` New opportunities are opening up with dizzying speed .
`` Fast new sectors in which this country already leads or can lead the world .
`` Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no other country that has shown the same adaptability , the same ingenuity in matching the demands of new technology .
`` But for the last few decades , we have been hamstrung as a country by a lack of investment in infrastructure , in science , by our antiquated planning system and by our failures in technical education .
This Government is putting it right . ''
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UK industry boss rages at double standards in Brexit talks Mr Johnson also said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose whether they want to pursue a university education straight after college or take more technical courses .
He said : `` I want young people to get a real choice in life and not feel there is only one path to success .
`` Under our plans , you can go for a one year technical qualifications and launch yourself in life , or do that and go to university later on .
`` You have the choice and it will be easier for older people to borrow to do courses locally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the education that can transform their lives .
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted the coronavirus pandemic sped up the radical changes the UK was expected to undergo over the coming years. As he announced a new scheme offering workers the possibility to retrain and take further education courses later in life, Mr Johnson highlighted the importance of investing in education. The Prime Minister insisted it is now time for "radical change" by levelling up further education institutions to university level. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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Mr Johnson said: "Our economy has been shaken by COVID, and in the hand-to-mouth scrabblings of the pandemic, the shortcomings of our labour market and our education system have been painfully apparent. "We've got to end the pointless, nonsensical gulf that's been fixed for generations, more than 100 years, between the so-called academic and so-called practical varieties of education. It's absurd to talk about skills in this limited way. "Now is the time to end this bogus distinction between FE and HE. "We're going to change the funding model so that it's just as easy to get a student loan to do a year of electrical engineering at an FE college, or do two years of electrical engineering, as it is to get a loan to do a three-year degree in politics, philosophy and economics." JUST IN: Dr Hillary issues stark flu vaccine warning amid rising fears of second COVID-19 wave
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The Prime Minister continued: "New opportunities are opening up with dizzying speed. "Fast new sectors in which this country already leads or can lead the world. "Over the last few centuries, there is no other country that has shown the same adaptability, the same ingenuity in matching the demands of new technology. "But for the last few decades, we have been hamstrung as a country by a lack of investment in infrastructure, in science, by our antiquated planning system and by our failures in technical education. This Government is putting it right." READ MORE: 'EU nations break OWN rules!' UK industry boss rages at double standards in Brexit talks
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Mr Johnson also said the new scheme will allow younger generations to chose whether they want to pursue a university education straight after college or take more technical courses. He said: "I want young people to get a real choice in life and not feel there is only one path to success. "Under our plans, you can go for a one year technical qualifications and launch yourself in life, or do that and go to university later on. "You have the choice and it will be easier for older people to borrow to do courses locally and study and train part-time to acquire the education that can transform their lives. DON'T MISS Rule of six: Will children be exempt from lockdown rules? [EXPLAINER]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--EU caves in: UK secures huge negotiating victory as Brussels FINALLY blinks - talks today

In a major concession , the EU is now ready to drop its demands on agreeing a broad agreement on the areas of divergence before drafting a trade text .
The EU ’ s chief negotiator , Michel Barnier , had initially refused to do this and was intent on agreeing many of the elements before proceeding .
Mr Barnier has now confirmed his intent to begin working on the draft legislation in a sign Brussels wants a deal to be agreed by soon .
Brussels has also backed down from its threat to suspend trade talks amid the uproar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market Bill .
Negotiations on elements of Brexit talks such as fisheries , and the level-playing field , will also be extended to give Mr Barnier and his counterpart , Lord David Frost , more time to come to a compromise .
Due to the EU ’ s concession , UK officials are now expected to negotiate on detailed elements such as fishing quotas in return , The Times reported .
This week ’ s talks are seen as crucial in laying the groundwork of a deal before it is then agreed next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The most important thing is that we start moving forward on negotiations over texts so we can get further forward and not get timed out .
The source did warn , however , the two sides still remain far apart on some issues .
During a session with a Brussels think-tank , EU Council President Charles Michel also claimed progress had been made in talks .
JUST IN : Brexit LIVE : Fishing showdown TODAY - Frost sent major warning Although he admitted the talks had progressed slowly , Mr Michel did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still possible between the two sides .
Commenting on the chances of a deal : “ Sentiments about the prospects of reaching a Brexit deal have veered wildly .
“ The reality is a bit less excitable and a bit less predictable .
“ The Brexit talks have been making steady , if unspectacular , progress .
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” In a positive sign , Mr Michel also eased fears a deal must be agreed by the EU summit by October 15 .
He did admit , however , substantial progress must be made by the end of the month .
He concluded : “ The UK side hope to show enough progress by October 15 to give the talks more time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ However if , by the end of October , the two sides are still some way apart it is hard to see how an agreement can be finalised in time.
” Ahead of the last round of negotiations today , Cabinet Office minister , Michael Gove , travelled to Brussels to meet with European Commission vice-president , Maros Sefcovic on Monday .
The talks were seen as an opportunity to give fresh impetus to the last round of talks .

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In a major concession, the EU is now ready to drop its demands on agreeing a broad agreement on the areas of divergence before drafting a trade text. The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, had initially refused to do this and was intent on agreeing many of the elements before proceeding. Mr Barnier has now confirmed his intent to begin working on the draft legislation in a sign Brussels wants a deal to be agreed by soon.
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Brussels has also backed down from its threat to suspend trade talks amid the uproar caused by the UK’s Internal Market Bill. Negotiations on elements of Brexit talks such as fisheries, and the level-playing field, will also be extended to give Mr Barnier and his counterpart, Lord David Frost, more time to come to a compromise. Due to the EU’s concession, UK officials are now expected to negotiate on detailed elements such as fishing quotas in return, The Times reported. This week’s talks are seen as crucial in laying the groundwork of a deal before it is then agreed next month.
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One British source said: “The most important thing is that we start moving forward on negotiations over texts so we can get further forward and not get timed out. “That is a good aim.” The source did warn, however, the two sides still remain far apart on some issues. During a session with a Brussels think-tank, EU Council President Charles Michel also claimed progress had been made in talks. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: Fishing showdown TODAY - Frost sent major warning
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“Lord Frost and those around him say a deal is possible but warn that time is now the biggest obstacle.” In a positive sign, Mr Michel also eased fears a deal must be agreed by the EU summit by October 15. He did admit, however, substantial progress must be made by the end of the month. He concluded: “The UK side hope to show enough progress by October 15 to give the talks more time to get a deal over the line.
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“However if, by the end of October, the two sides are still some way apart it is hard to see how an agreement can be finalised in time.” Ahead of the last round of negotiations today, Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove, travelled to Brussels to meet with European Commission vice-president, Maros Sefcovic on Monday. The talks were seen as an opportunity to give fresh impetus to the last round of talks.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--Clueless Tory MP in embarrassing BBC radio moment as she fails to clarify new COVID rules

Labour said ministers `` do n't know what 's going on '' , after Gillian Keegan said she did not fully understand the new coronavirus rules , some 15 hours before they were to be imposed on Wednesday .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock had announced a tightening of measures for Northumberland , Newcastle , North and South Tyneside , Gateshead , Sunderland and County Durham .
Aimed at stopping a resurgence of coronavirus , his department said laws would ban inter-household mixing indoors , including in pubs and restaurants .
But some questioned whether this would include meeting people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked on BBC Radio 4 's Today programme on Tuesday , education minister Ms Keegan said : `` I 'm sorry I ca n't clarify that .
`` I do n't know the answer to that question but I 'm sure they can find out the answer to that question . ''
Pressed on how people are meant to keep up to date with the latest restrictions when ministers can not , she said : `` I 'm sorry I ca n't answer that question .
I 'm sure there are many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North East . ''
Labour quickly seized on the failure to clarify the confusion over the laws , set to be imposed after midnight on Wednesday .
Shadow health minister Alex Norris said : `` It speaks volumes that even the Government 's own ministers do n't know what 's going on .
`` This will do little to inspire public confidence in the North East and across the country .
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Vote in our poll '' The Conservatives ' incompetence is hampering our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson was asked whether he could clarify the regulations in the North East when it came to pub beer gardens following confusion about the rules .
He said : `` In the North East and other areas where extra-tight measures have been brought in , you should follow the guidance of local authorities but it is six in a home , six in hospitality but as I understand it , not six outside . ''
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Aimed at stopping a resurgence of coronavirus, his department said laws would ban inter-household mixing indoors, including in pubs and restaurants. But some questioned whether this would include meeting people from other homes outside in hospitality settings. Asked on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Tuesday, education minister Ms Keegan said: "I'm sorry I can't clarify that. "I don't know the answer to that question but I'm sure they can find out the answer to that question." READ MORE: Sir Desmond Swayne admits Tory coronavirus rebellion pointless
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Pressed on how people are meant to keep up to date with the latest restrictions when ministers cannot, she said: "I'm sorry I can't answer that question. I'm sure there are many people who could. I don't represent the North East." Labour quickly seized on the failure to clarify the confusion over the laws, set to be imposed after midnight on Wednesday. Shadow health minister Alex Norris said: "It speaks volumes that even the Government's own ministers don't know what's going on. "This will do little to inspire public confidence in the North East and across the country. How is Boris Johnson handling the coronavirus crisis? Vote in our poll
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"The Conservatives' incompetence is hampering our response to this pandemic." Boris Johnson was asked whether he could clarify the regulations in the North East when it came to pub beer gardens following confusion about the rules. He said: "In the North East and other areas where extra-tight measures have been brought in, you should follow the guidance of local authorities but it is six in a home, six in hospitality but as I understand it, not six outside." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--BBC’s Katya Adler exposes EU’s ‘tactics’ as Brexit talks reach crunch point

Katya Adler said both sides remained far apart on the issue of “ whether businesses need to fill out exit declarations for goods leaving Northern Ireland ” .
Dom Walsh , a research fellow at London-based think tank Policy Exchange , questioned why the EU seems to be “ digging in on exit declarations ” .
He said if goods can freely flow from Northern Ireland to Britain , as opposed to the opposite direction , “ then the ‘ risk to the single market ’ line doesn ’ t fly ” .
Ms Adler agreed with his assessment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not a major issue for them .
She suggested Brussels was standing firm on the issue to possibly use it as a way to bargain for other things it wanted more in trade talks .
She explained : “ Yes .
And off record , EU national diplomats often say this isn ’ t a big issue for EU but state aid ( the other issue affected by Internal Market Bill ) is huge for them .
“ Could be tactics - Keep something up sleeve that ’ s easy to compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want ?
” This week ’ s round of post-Brexit meetings is the final official time both sides are scheduled to meet .
On Tuesday a report by Ireland ’ s state broadcaster RTE News said the European Commission had set out a proposal that would determine which goods moving from Britain to the Six Counties should have tariffs slapped on , and which should not .
READ MORE : Anti-Brexit campaigners to stage rallies urging Lefties to 'wake up' The province shares a 310-mile border with the Republic , a member state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see Northern Ireland continue to enforce the EU ’ s customs rules and follow its rules on product standards .
The arrangement means there will be no need for checks on goods travelling from Northern Ireland to the Republic .
The controversial proposed legal framework would override agreements made on the movement of goods between Britain and Northern Ireland .
The agreement aimed to prevent a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic , which is still part of the EU .

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Katya Adler said both sides remained far apart on the issue of “whether businesses need to fill out exit declarations for goods leaving Northern Ireland”. Dom Walsh, a research fellow at London-based think tank Policy Exchange, questioned why the EU seems to be “digging in on exit declarations”.
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He said if goods can freely flow from Northern Ireland to Britain, as opposed to the opposite direction, “then the ‘risk to the single market’ line doesn’t fly”. Ms Adler agreed with his assessment and said EU diplomats have told her this is not a major issue for them. She suggested Brussels was standing firm on the issue to possibly use it as a way to bargain for other things it wanted more in trade talks. She explained: “Yes. And off record, EU national diplomats often say this isn’t a big issue for EU but state aid (the other issue affected by Internal Market Bill) is huge for them.
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“Could be tactics - Keep something up sleeve that’s easy to compromise over to bargain for another thing you want?” This week’s round of post-Brexit meetings is the final official time both sides are scheduled to meet. On Tuesday a report by Ireland’s state broadcaster RTE News said the European Commission had set out a proposal that would determine which goods moving from Britain to the Six Counties should have tariffs slapped on, and which should not. READ MORE: Anti-Brexit campaigners to stage rallies urging Lefties to 'wake up'
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The province shares a 310-mile border with the Republic, a member state of the EU.
The protocol will see Northern Ireland continue to enforce the EU’s customs rules and follow its rules on product standards. The arrangement means there will be no need for checks on goods travelling from Northern Ireland to the Republic.
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EU figures have fiercely condemned the Prime Minister’s Internal Market Bill. The controversial proposed legal framework would override agreements made on the movement of goods between Britain and Northern Ireland. The agreement aimed to prevent a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, which is still part of the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--Internal Market Bill vote: How did your MP vote tonight? Full list

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The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill was put to the vote tonight , and has cleared the Commons after MPs gave it a third reading by 340 votes to 256 , majority 84 .
The Bill would give the Government the power to override the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU .
MPs had already rejected a bid by the SNP to block the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 256 votes to 348 , majority 92 .
The Internal Market Bill sets out rules for the operation of the UK internal market - trade between England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland - after the end of the Brexit transition period in January .
Speaking in Tuesday 's Commons debate , Business Minister Paul Scully said it was important to `` ensure that trade remains unhindered in the United Kingdom in the future '' .
But shadow business minister Lucy Powell said : `` It 's a bill that breaks the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingdom . ''
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The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill was put to the vote last night, and has cleared the Commons after MPs gave it a third reading by 340 votes to 256, majority 84. The Bill would give the Government the power to override the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.
MPs had already rejected a bid by the SNP to block the bill at the third reading, by 256 votes to 348, majority 92.
The Internal Market Bill sets out rules for the operation of the UK internal market - trade between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - after the end of the Brexit transition period in January.
Speaking in Tuesday's Commons debate, Business Minister Paul Scully said it was important to "ensure that trade remains unhindered in the United Kingdom in the future".
But shadow business minister Lucy Powell said: "It's a bill that breaks the law and could break up the United Kingdom."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-29--Guy Verhofstadt mocked by Brexiteers after admitting major EU weakness 'Penny dropping?'

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The Belgian MEP took to social media to fume that the UK and Canada had already imposed sanctions on Belarus ' president Alexander Lukashenko while Brussels is still squabbling over the issue .
Mr Verhofstadt said : “ UK and Canada impose sanctions on Lukashenko and his cronies ... while the EU is still unable to decide .
Unanimity is killing the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU - 'Get a grip Europe ! '
But the tweet prompted a quick response from Brexiteers .
Ex-Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy wrote : “ Thank you @ guyverhofstadt for highlighting the importance of the nation state being free to impose sanctions swiftly and efficiently outside of supranational shackles .
Ahhh to be free.
” Conservative MP Michael Fabricant said : “ OMG !
For the first time , I agree with @ guyverhofstadt !
Unanimity is paralysing the EU .
“ The EU can only survive as one Federal State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
”

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The Belgian MEP took to social media to fume that the UK and Canada had already imposed sanctions on Belarus' president Alexander Lukashenko while Brussels is still squabbling over the issue. Mr Verhofstadt said: “UK and Canada impose sanctions on Lukashenko and his cronies... while the EU is still unable to decide. Unanimity is killing the EU!”
But the tweet prompted a quick response from Brexiteers. Ex-Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy wrote: “Thank you @guyverhofstadt for highlighting the importance of the nation state being free to impose sanctions swiftly and efficiently outside of supranational shackles. Ahhh to be free.” Conservative MP Michael Fabricant said: “OMG! For the first time, I agree with @guyverhofstadt! Unanimity is paralysing the EU. “The EU can only survive as one Federal State. So glad the UK chose Brexit!”
Guy Verhofstadt has been mocked by Brexiteers after admitting a major weakness in the EU
The Belgian MEP took to social media to fume that the UK and Canada had already imposed sanctions on Belarus' president Alexander Lukashenko while Brussels is still squabbling over the issue
Theresa May’s former chief of staff, Nick Timothy, commented: “It’s one of the many benefits of Brexit, Guy. Thanks for the endorsement.” Tory MP Chris Heaton-Harris simply wrote: “Well, well, well…” The Bruges Group think tank declared: “Being independent is great!” Another Twitter user asked: “Penny finally dropping Guy?” READ MORE: Verhofstadt UK intervention gets backlash ‘EU finished & you know it'
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Mr Verhofstadt’s tweet prompted a quick response from Brexiteers
UK and Canada impose sanctions on Lukashenko and his cronies... while the EU is still unable to decide.
Unanimity is killing the EU! — Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) September 29, 2020
The UK’s sanctions on Mr Lukashenko are in response to human rights abuses following his "rigged" re-election
They include an asset freeze and travel ban. The sanctions also apply to seven other leading figures in his regime. The UK acted alongside Canada to announce the measures, stating the regime in Belarus is responsible for a string of human rights violations against opposition figures and the media. Thousands of people in Belarus have taken part in protests against the authoritarian leader's re-election despite a brutal crackdown by the state's security forces.
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