thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Sturgeon fury: SNP rage at ‘£1.8bn Brexit funding gap' - but claims branded ‘misleading'

A further £300 million has been committed to the Peace Plus programme to support reconciliation projects across the island of Ireland from 2021-27 .
Whitehall says the new measures are needed because the Northern Ireland protocol within the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement requires it to remain in alignment with EU rules on goods , effectively creating a regulatory border in the Irish Sea from January 1 after the transition period ends .
But Holyrood claims that Scotland was left out , stressing if the cash boost was processed through the Barnett formula , which determines how much government funding the devolved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have benefited to the tune of £1.8 billion .
According to Government population proportions from the Barnett Formula , Scotland ’ s population as a proportion of England ’ s was 9.71 percent and Northern Ireland ’ s as a proportion of England was 3.36 percent .
This means that Scotland ’ s population proportion is 2.88 times higher than Northern Ireland ’ s .
Holyrood says that if Northern Ireland ’ s £650 million Brexit boost was put through the Barnett Formula , Scotland would expect a payment of £1,877,850 .
SNP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Culture , Tourism , Europe and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament said that “ any attempt to short change Scotland is not acceptable ” .
The committee conducted a major enquiry into the implications of the EU referendum result for Scotland and warned that a no deal Brexit would leave Scotland worse off .
Ms McAlpine told Express.co.uk : “ Funding across the UK is supposed to be determined by the Barnett formula – the Tories can ’ t dish out large chunks of cash to Northern Ireland while snubbing Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go until Scotland is dragged out of the EU with the UK , it ’ s clear that any deal is going to hammer Scotland ’ s economy .
“ Now , by ripping off Scotland to the tune of £1.8 billion , the Tories are choosing to throw thousands of jobs and livelihoods on the scrap heap .
“ The fact they are providing additional funds for Northern Ireland is a tacit acceptance that the costs of Brexit are going to be high – but Northern Ireland businesses aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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“ We will also feel the pain and burden of Brexit , compounded by the attack on devolution at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market proposals .
“ Boris Johnson ’ s government think they can treat Scotland however they like and get away with it .
“ With independence , we will always be able to manage our own finances , grow our economy and protect Scottish jobs .
It ’ s no wonder that prospect is looking more desirable every day.
” But Whitehall sources said that the statement was “ misleading ” saying that Northern Ireland is treated as equally as Scotland telling Express.co.uk that Westminster has helped Scotland `` significantly '' during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They stressed that the Government was taking action to protect jobs and businesses and people in `` every part of the UK . ''
They insisted this could be achieved through the “ UK internal market ” which is “ vital for the Scottish economy ” .
A UK Government spokesperson added : `` We have guaranteed an additional £6.5 billion this year to spend on public services and support businesses in Scotland following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic .

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Nicola Sturgeon’s party has demanded answers from Westminster after Northern Ireland was set to receive £650 million in Brexit funding. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove visited Northern Ireland on Friday and pledged £355 million to help businesses in the country cope with additional bureaucracy caused by Brexit.
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A further £300 million has been committed to the Peace Plus programme to support reconciliation projects across the island of Ireland from 2021-27. Whitehall says the new measures are needed because the Northern Ireland protocol within the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement requires it to remain in alignment with EU rules on goods, effectively creating a regulatory border in the Irish Sea from January 1 after the transition period ends. But Holyrood claims that Scotland was left out, stressing if the cash boost was processed through the Barnett formula, which determines how much government funding the devolved nations receive from Westminster, Scotland would have benefited to the tune of £1.8 billion. According to Government population proportions from the Barnett Formula, Scotland’s population as a proportion of England’s was 9.71 percent and Northern Ireland’s as a proportion of England was 3.36 percent.
Holyrood have complained to Westminster
It comes as current Brexit talks are in a stalemate
This means that Scotland’s population proportion is 2.88 times higher than Northern Ireland’s. Holyrood says that if Northern Ireland’s £650 million Brexit boost was put through the Barnett Formula, Scotland would expect a payment of £1,877,850. SNP MSP Joan McAlpine, convenor of the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee of the Scottish Parliament said that “any attempt to short change Scotland is not acceptable”. The committee conducted a major enquiry into the implications of the EU referendum result for Scotland and warned that a no deal Brexit would leave Scotland worse off. READ MORE: Scottish nationalists stage shock protest demanding ‘English out'
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The transition period ends on December 31st
Ms McAlpine told Express.co.uk: “Funding across the UK is supposed to be determined by the Barnett formula – the Tories can’t dish out large chunks of cash to Northern Ireland while snubbing Scotland. “With less than five months to go until Scotland is dragged out of the EU with the UK, it’s clear that any deal is going to hammer Scotland’s economy. “Now, by ripping off Scotland to the tune of £1.8 billion, the Tories are choosing to throw thousands of jobs and livelihoods on the scrap heap. “The fact they are providing additional funds for Northern Ireland is a tacit acceptance that the costs of Brexit are going to be high – but Northern Ireland businesses aren’t the only ones going to be hit. DON'T MISS:
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“Scotland’s businesses will be affected too, not least those who send goods back and forth to Northern Ireland. “We will also feel the pain and burden of Brexit, compounded by the attack on devolution at the core of the Tories’ internal market proposals. “Boris Johnson’s government think they can treat Scotland however they like and get away with it. “With independence, we will always be able to manage our own finances, grow our economy and protect Scottish jobs. It’s no wonder that prospect is looking more desirable every day.”
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But Whitehall sources said that the statement was “misleading” saying that Northern Ireland is treated as equally as Scotland telling Express.co.uk that Westminster has helped Scotland "significantly" during the transition period and the COVID-19 pandemic. They stressed that the Government was taking action to protect jobs and businesses and people in "every part of the UK." They insisted this could be achieved through the “UK internal market” which is “vital for the Scottish economy”. A UK Government spokesperson added: "We have guaranteed an additional £6.5 billion this year to spend on public services and support businesses in Scotland following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Sturgeon under threat as new group plans to halt independence dream - 'Scots have spoken!'

Nicola Sturgeon 's dreams of having an independent Scotland could be dashed by a new political campaign group , Alliance for Unity .
The group , which was formed by former Labour MP George Galloway , has received a huge following on social media in just three weeks of its launch .
The group plans to secure the defeat of the SNP in May 2021 and bring an `` end to the Neverendum on Scotland ’ s future '' .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Galloway said : `` A coalition Government that will get Scotland off the hamster wheel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
`` Our case is simple , the Scottish people have spoken .
`` The referendum was literally called decisive in the Edinburgh agreement which established the referendum .
`` Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon said a thousand times , maybe 5,000 times , that this was a 'once in a generation referendum ' , sometimes they even said 'once in a lifetime ' .
`` But it has n't even been the lifetime of a domesticated rabbit and they speak of nothing else while ignoring the dreadful situation in Scotland 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` All the big problems that Scotland faces are completely ignored in favour of them getting their ducks in a row to have another go . ''
His comments come as Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine reminded the First Minister more than half of the people in Scotland do not support her .
The Edinburgh West MP had been asked about whether the appearance Scots are fully behind Ms Sturgeon is true .
Speaking to talkRADIO , Ms Jardine said : `` It 's not .
It 's not the case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming that they speak for Scotland , they do n't .
`` They speak for 45 percent of the people in Scotland , that 's less than half !
`` More than half of the people in Scotland are spoken for by Labour , Conservative and Liberal Democrats .
`` We are not 100 percent behind the SNP .
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Nicola Sturgeon's dreams of having an independent Scotland could be dashed by a new political campaign group, Alliance for Unity. The group, which was formed by former Labour MP George Galloway, has received a huge following on social media in just three weeks of its launch. The group plans to secure the defeat of the SNP in May 2021 and bring an "end to the Neverendum on Scotland’s future".
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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Galloway said: "A coalition Government that will get Scotland off the hamster wheel that we've been on for 13 years. "Our case is simple, the Scottish people have spoken. "The referendum was literally called decisive in the Edinburgh agreement which established the referendum. "Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon said a thousand times, maybe 5,000 times, that this was a 'once in a generation referendum', sometimes they even said 'once in a lifetime'. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon's IndyRef2 dream dismantled with simple argument
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"But it hasn't even been the lifetime of a domesticated rabbit and they speak of nothing else while ignoring the dreadful situation in Scotland's care homes, hospitals, schools. "All the big problems that Scotland faces are completely ignored in favour of them getting their ducks in a row to have another go." His comments come as Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine reminded the First Minister more than half of the people in Scotland do not support her. The Edinburgh West MP had been asked about whether the appearance Scots are fully behind Ms Sturgeon is true.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-09--BATTLE IS ON! Boris Johnson on alert as support for Sturgeon skyrockets in latest poll

Nicola Sturgeon has been handed a huge boost in a poll which asked respondents about leaders in the UK .
The poll asked : `` Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following ? ''
The YouGov poll showed 66 percent of Scots favour First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after the SNP first came to power at Holyrood in 2007 .
After the 'don ’ t know ' answers were taken into account , Nicola Sturgeon had a net score of +36 .
However , 73 percent of Scots said they opposed Boris Johnson and the former Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an approval rating of just 10 percent .
This was equivalent to net scores of -51 and -32 after the 'don ’ t know ’ s ' were taken into account .
Mr Carlaw resigned as Scottish Tory leader last week and was replaced by Douglas Ross .
Meanwhile , Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard had an approval rating of just eight percent whilst 36 percent found him unfavourable with a net score of -28 after the 'don ’ t know ’ s ' were taken into account .
Scots also expressed significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying they didn ’ t favour him - after he travelled to Durham during lockdown and allegedly broke lockdown rules - with a net score of -69 .
The affair caused a huge political backlash but Mr Cummings denies any wrongdoing .
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After Mr Johnson travelled to Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also visited .
Keith Brown MSP , deputy leader of the SNP , told Express.co.uk the poll shows people in Scotland have confidence in the party to run Scotland .
Reacting to the poll , he added : “ Boris Johnson 's arrogant approach to the Dominic Cummings scandal , and his government 's handling of COVID-19 , has eroded any trust the Scottish people had left in the Tories , as shown by this slump to new lows in the approval ratings .
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Even the Tories themselves now concede that support for independence is the majority position .
“ Voters see that Douglas Ross is nothing more than a puppet for Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings .
“ The more that 's revealed about this grubby Westminster stitch-up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the polls . ''
But the Scottish Conservative ’ s told Express.co.uk that the party 's new leader Douglas Ross was putting forward a “ positive vision to rebuild and restore Scotland ’ s economy ” .

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Nicola Sturgeon has been handed a huge boost in a poll which asked respondents about leaders in the UK. The poll asked: "Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following?"
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The YouGov poll showed 66 percent of Scots favour First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after the SNP first came to power at Holyrood in 2007. After the 'don’t know' answers were taken into account, Nicola Sturgeon had a net score of +36. However, 73 percent of Scots said they opposed Boris Johnson and the former Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw - who had an approval rating of just 10 percent. This was equivalent to net scores of -51 and -32 after the 'don’t know’s' were taken into account.
The poll was undertaken by YouGov
Support for Nicola Sturgeon sits at 66 percent
Mr Carlaw resigned as Scottish Tory leader last week and was replaced by Douglas Ross. Meanwhile, Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard had an approval rating of just eight percent whilst 36 percent found him unfavourable with a net score of -28 after the 'don’t know’s' were taken into account. Scots also expressed significant concerns with Dominic Cummings with 77 percent saying they didn’t favour him - after he travelled to Durham during lockdown and allegedly broke lockdown rules - with a net score of -69. The affair caused a huge political backlash but Mr Cummings denies any wrongdoing. READ MORE: ‘Get it fixed or go’ Nicola Sturgeon issued grave warning over exams
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The poll also comes after Boris Johnson decided to mobilise his cabinet and send more ministers to Scotland to ensure they had a presence in the country. After Mr Johnson travelled to Scotland last month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has also visited. Keith Brown MSP, deputy leader of the SNP, told Express.co.uk the poll shows people in Scotland have confidence in the party to run Scotland. Reacting to the poll, he added: “Boris Johnson's arrogant approach to the Dominic Cummings scandal, and his government's handling of COVID-19, has eroded any trust the Scottish people had left in the Tories, as shown by this slump to new lows in the approval ratings. DON'T MISS:
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“Meanwhile, public confidence in the SNP Scottish Government and our First Minister is surging. Even the Tories themselves now concede that support for independence is the majority position. “Voters see that Douglas Ross is nothing more than a puppet for Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings. “The more that's revealed about this grubby Westminster stitch-up, the further the Tory party will fall in the polls." But the Scottish Conservative’s told Express.co.uk that the party's new leader Douglas Ross was putting forward a “positive vision to rebuild and restore Scotland’s economy”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Brussels keeps national budget rules relaxed –allowing EU states to run up monstrous debts

In March , the European Commission relaxed its restrictions on national budgets to allow governments to spend their way out of the crisis .
Eurocrats agreed to let countries ignore their obligations to work towards the Eurozone ’ s debt and deficit targets .
Under the rules , national deficits are expected to be smaller than three percent of gross domestic product and public debt be lower than 60 percent of GDP .
At the time , Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said changes were needed to handle the “ human as well as socio-economic dimension ” of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be a review of the rules in the autumn .
But he claimed it was “ relatively safe to assume ” Brussels will not seek to reimpose the rules “ because the crisis continues , uncertainty continues ” .
“ Of course it ’ s all subject to how the real economic situation develops , ” Mr Dombrovskis told the Financial Times .
“ We are still surrounded by very large uncertainty.
” He added governments would likely prepare for their 2021 budgets with the suspension of the rules in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a policy review of the bloc ’ s budget 108-page rulebook , which is deemed to be too complicated to effectively enforce .
“ So there is a scope for a simplification , ” he said , claiming there “ seems to be consensus emerging ” to move away from the current measurements used by the Commission to judge how an economy could perform .
The Commission will reactive its escape clause “ when the condition of severe economic downturn is not in place anymore , ” Mr Dombrovskis added .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other things in Spring 2021.
” Last month Brussels lowered its growth forecasts for the bloc ’ s economy , warning people to expect a slower-than-anticipated recovery from the downturn caused by the pandemic .
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In March, the European Commission relaxed its restrictions on national budgets to allow governments to spend their way out of the crisis. Eurocrats agreed to let countries ignore their obligations to work towards the Eurozone’s debt and deficit targets. Under the rules, national deficits are expected to be smaller than three percent of gross domestic product and public debt be lower than 60 percent of GDP.
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At the time, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said changes were needed to handle the “human as well as socio-economic dimension” of the crisis. Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said there would be a review of the rules in the autumn. But he claimed it was “relatively safe to assume” Brussels will not seek to reimpose the rules “because the crisis continues, uncertainty continues”. “Of course it’s all subject to how the real economic situation develops,” Mr Dombrovskis told the Financial Times.
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“We are still surrounded by very large uncertainty.” He added governments would likely prepare for their 2021 budgets with the suspension of the rules in mind. Mr Dombrovskis also wants to undertake a policy review of the bloc’s budget 108-page rulebook, which is deemed to be too complicated to effectively enforce. “So there is a scope for a simplification,” he said, claiming there “seems to be consensus emerging” to move away from the current measurements used by the Commission to judge how an economy could perform.
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The Commission will reactive its escape clause “when the condition of severe economic downturn is not in place anymore,” Mr Dombrovskis added. “We will have a review of this among other things in Spring 2021.” Last month Brussels lowered its growth forecasts for the bloc’s economy, warning people to expect a slower-than-anticipated recovery from the downturn caused by the pandemic. MUST READ: ‘Is EU worth the price?' Now Ireland must take ‘a long hard look’
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Liz Truss panics as 'unforced errors' made on post-Brexit trade deals – shock report

The Institute for Government ( IfG ) today released the report titled Trade and Regulation after Brexit which warned that the UK government would not be able to conclude a large number of trade agreements at speed and maintain its “ much-prized regulatory autonomy after Brexit.
” It warned that prospective trading partners were likely to tell the UK to change its standards if it wants a trade deal ahead of the Brexit transition period meaning Westminster risked throwing away regulatory autonomy after the transition period .
The report , written by trade policy associate James Kane , stressed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ prize of Brexit ” made the UK “ particularly vulnerable to such pressure ” .
Mr Kane added that even though the UK was negotiating four new trade agreements and 18 rollovers of existing EU deals , the government still “ lacked a firmly agreed position on many of the issues it will face.
” These included fishing waters and the “ level playing field ” which has seen London and Brussels clash for months and the latest talks reaching a stalemate .
However , the Institute warned that this lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hand in talks with its partners , and also sets it up for trouble at home.
” An example is an ongoing dispute regarding the importation of chlorinated chicken into the UK which the think-tank warned highlighted “ public concern about lowered standards.
” The proposal has caused tensions between Westminster and Holyrood with the SNP led administration at Edinburgh expressing concerns about the UK suggestion of a deal .
The IfG added : “ At a time of mounting strain on the Union , this is a situation the government can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the government has made an “ unforced error ” in launching into complex trade negotiations before it had established a domestic regulatory approach .
It recommended that the government “ clarify it ’ s red lines ” on securing a deal claiming there was “ visible disagreement between government departments on issues such as food standards can no longer be tolerated.
” The report recommended that stronger decision-making structures were needed internally claiming that “ more authority below the top level of government ” was needed .
It added that greater involvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ allow issues to be resolved more efficiently ” and allow “ parliament greater powers of scrutiny ” stressing that negotiators would benefit from being “ able to point to difficult stakeholders back home.
” The think-tank finally said that the UK government should adopt a “ more cooperative approach with the devolved administrations ” to avoid a “ showdown between it and , in particular , Edinburgh.
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Nicola Sturgeon has expressed her support for the European Union with the ruling SNP saying that Scotland is being taken out of the bloc against the will of the Scottish people .
It comes as London and Tokyo are working towards replacing the agreement the UK currently has with Japan through the European Union .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two countries have `` reached consensus on the major elements of a deal '' and share an aim `` to reach a formal agreement in principle by the end of August '' .

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The Institute for Government (IfG) today released the report titled Trade and Regulation after Brexit which warned that the UK government would not be able to conclude a large number of trade agreements at speed and maintain its “much-prized regulatory autonomy after Brexit.” It warned that prospective trading partners were likely to tell the UK to change its standards if it wants a trade deal ahead of the Brexit transition period meaning Westminster risked throwing away regulatory autonomy after the transition period.
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The report, written by trade policy associate James Kane, stressed that the importance of trade deals as a “prize of Brexit” made the UK “particularly vulnerable to such pressure”. Mr Kane added that even though the UK was negotiating four new trade agreements and 18 rollovers of existing EU deals, the government still “lacked a firmly agreed position on many of the issues it will face.” These included fishing waters and the “level playing field” which has seen London and Brussels clash for months and the latest talks reaching a stalemate. However, the Institute warned that this lack of agreement has “weakened the government’s hand in talks with its partners, and also sets it up for trouble at home.”
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An example is an ongoing dispute regarding the importation of chlorinated chicken into the UK which the think-tank warned highlighted “public concern about lowered standards.” The proposal has caused tensions between Westminster and Holyrood with the SNP led administration at Edinburgh expressing concerns about the UK suggestion of a deal. The IfG added: “At a time of mounting strain on the Union, this is a situation the government can ill afford.” The Institute claims said that the government has made an “unforced error” in launching into complex trade negotiations before it had established a domestic regulatory approach. READ MORE: Sturgeon SNUBBED: SNP rage at ‘£1.8bn Brexit funding gap'
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Tensions have erupted between Westminster and Edinburgh over a trade deal
It recommended that the government “clarify it’s red lines” on securing a deal claiming there was “visible disagreement between government departments on issues such as food standards can no longer be tolerated.” The report recommended that stronger decision-making structures were needed internally claiming that “more authority below the top level of government” was needed. It added that greater involvement from an “arms-length regulator” would “allow issues to be resolved more efficiently” and allow “parliament greater powers of scrutiny” stressing that negotiators would benefit from being “able to point to difficult stakeholders back home.” The think-tank finally said that the UK government should adopt a “more cooperative approach with the devolved administrations” to avoid a “showdown between it and, in particular, Edinburgh.” DON'T MISS:
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Edinburgh and Westminster have been at loggerheads over Brexit with 62 percent of Scots voting to stay in the EU. Nicola Sturgeon has expressed her support for the European Union with the ruling SNP saying that Scotland is being taken out of the bloc against the will of the Scottish people. It comes as London and Tokyo are working towards replacing the agreement the UK currently has with Japan through the European Union. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said the two countries have "reached consensus on the major elements of a deal" and share an aim "to reach a formal agreement in principle by the end of August".
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--EU shame: Brussels and Berlin accused of SELLING OUT as row over corruption erupts

Berlin and Brussels both sold the European Union ’ s credibility “ too cheaply ” with their support for centre-right ally prime minister Bokyo Borissov , an opposition politician claimed .
Hristo Ivanov , a former justice minister who now leads the anti-corruption Yes Bulgaria movement , said Mr Borissov ’ s abuses of power had been ignored because of his role in upholding the EU ’ s migration pact with Turkey .
The multibillion-euro pact – brokered between EU countries and Ankara during the height of the bloc ’ s 2016 migration crisis – led to a huge drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross the Aegean Sea to Greece .
“ It ’ s a very typical thing : an empire is at its point of eclipse when it allows its border policy to be handled by local warlords , ” Mr Ivanov told Politico .
“ The thing is that the unequivocal support of Germany and the European Commission for Borissov is selling the credibility and political capital of Europe and Germany too cheaply .
“ They could have gained the same level of cooperation without being so unprincipled and without demoralising the Bulgarian public.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of experience of trying to draw the attention of the competent institutions to eurofund abuses , and they are extremely generous with Bulgaria .
“ Somebody in Berlin is making a cynical calculus : a billion more or less , who cares ?
As long as you buy the good favours of Borissov and you keep him stable … who cares about some ‘ tips ?
’ ” German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are both members of the centre-right European People ’ s Party alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU ’ s role in European politics if the bloc ’ s officials could not uphold rule of law across its member states .
He said : “ If the EU is unable to guarantee minimal standards of rule of law in a member state as weak as Bulgaria , what is it good for ?
” He insisted Brussels has “ wilfully closed its eyes to what is happening in Bulgaria ” , adding : “ This level of state capture in Bulgaria was only made possible by the easy drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rocked by weeks of anti-government protests amid anger over Mr Borissov ’ s management of the country .
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Mr Borissov , a former bodyguard , has been in power since 2009 , has offered to step back from frontline politics in order to give his government a chance to hold out until the next elections in March 2021 .
But his majority almost instantly renewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in office .
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Berlin and Brussels both sold the European Union’s credibility “too cheaply” with their support for centre-right ally prime minister Bokyo Borissov, an opposition politician claimed. Hristo Ivanov, a former justice minister who now leads the anti-corruption Yes Bulgaria movement, said Mr Borissov’s abuses of power had been ignored because of his role in upholding the EU’s migration pact with Turkey. The multibillion-euro pact – brokered between EU countries and Ankara during the height of the bloc’s 2016 migration crisis – led to a huge drop in the number of people attempting to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece.
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“It’s a very typical thing: an empire is at its point of eclipse when it allows its border policy to be handled by local warlords,” Mr Ivanov told Politico. “The thing is that the unequivocal support of Germany and the European Commission for Borissov is selling the credibility and political capital of Europe and Germany too cheaply. “They could have gained the same level of cooperation without being so unprincipled and without demoralising the Bulgarian public.” He added: “We have a lot of experience of trying to draw the attention of the competent institutions to eurofund abuses, and they are extremely generous with Bulgaria.
Bulgarian prime minister Boyko Borissov is under pressure from anti-government protests
“Somebody in Berlin is making a cynical calculus: a billion more or less, who cares? As long as you buy the good favours of Borissov and you keep him stable … who cares about some ‘tips?’” German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are both members of the centre-right European People’s Party alongside Mr Borissov. Mr Ivanov also questioned the EU’s role in European politics if the bloc’s officials could not uphold rule of law across its member states.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel
He said: “If the EU is unable to guarantee minimal standards of rule of law in a member state as weak as Bulgaria, what is it good for?” He insisted Brussels has “wilfully closed its eyes to what is happening in Bulgaria”, adding: “This level of state capture in Bulgaria was only made possible by the easy drug of EU funds.” Sofia has been rocked by weeks of anti-government protests amid anger over Mr Borissov’s management of the country. MUST READ: EU 'to collapse in 10 years' as three countries tipped to leave
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Nicola Sturgeon humiliated as SNP set for major U-turn - 'Not good enough!'

John Swinney will tomorrow address Holyrood to set out a series of steps to address concerns from distraught teenagers after the new Scottish results system , implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic , was branded `` fundamentally unfair '' .
There were no exams sat this year due to the coronavirus pandemic so the Scottish Qualifications Authority applied a methodology that saw grades estimated by teachers downgraded .
The Education Secretary and Deputy First Minister faces a motion of no confidence from Scottish Labour following the fiasco which will be supported by the Scottish Conservatives .
More than a quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moderated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority ( SQA ) , a total of 133,762 , while 377,308 entries were accepted unchanged .
Figures released by the SQA also show that pass rates for pupils in the most deprived data zones were reduced by 15.2 percent in comparison with 6.9 percent for pupils from the most affluent backgrounds .
After SQA moderation , the National 5 pass rate was 81.1 percent , the Higher pass rate was 78.9 percent and the Advanced Higher pass rate was 84.9 percent .
Because of this , students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest against their grades with many claiming their career dreams had been shattered .
Mr Swinney said he had `` heard the anger of students who feel their hard work has been taken away '' and said he was `` determined to address it '' .
Hinting at a U-turn in a statement yesterday evening , he said : `` These are unprecedented times and as we have said throughout this pandemic , we will not get everything right first time .
`` Every student deserves a grade that reflects the work they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to achieve .
`` I have been engaged in detailed discussions over the way forward and I know that we need to act and act quickly to give certainty to our young people .
`` I will set out on Tuesday how we intend to achieve that . ''
But Iain Gray MSP , Scottish Labour 's education spokesman , said Mr Swinney `` needs to go '' , adding : `` It 's taken John Swinney five days to even admit this fiasco is his responsibility .
The threat of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept the fact that he got this badly wrong . ''
Douglas Ross , the new Scottish Conservative leader said Nicola Sturgeon must remove Mr Swinney , saying she either `` backs Scotland 's pupils or she backs an education secretary that has presided over this exams fiasco '' .
DO N'T MISS : Boris Johnson on alert as support for Nicola Sturgeon skyrockets [ REVEAL ] Scotland economy warning : Recovery could be ‘ derailed ’ by lockdowns [ INSIGHT ] SNP under pressure as thousands of NHS workers join protest [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve all got to be prepared to put country before party , as I have in the past , and Nicola Sturgeon must do that now and remove Mr Swinney .
“ The futures of young people must be put first , ahead of these lofty arguments about the credibility of the system.
” Ross Greer MSP , Scottish Greens education spokesman , said he welcomed John Swinney 's `` admission that the Scottish Government got this badly wrong '' .
Willie Rennie MSP , Scottish Liberal Democrat leader , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is step one in resolving this major issue but the detailed solution is what matters .
`` Why we ever got into this sorry state is a question that needs answered too . ''
Meanwhile , the Children 's and Young People 's Commissioner for Scotland ( CYPCS ) called for the Scottish Government to apologise and to change the methodology for calculating grades .
Nick Hobbs , CYPCS head of advice and investigations , criticised the SQA 's `` refusal to discuss its proposed methodology in advance '' and said young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distress '' .
He added : `` This situation has placed process before people , and in endeavouring to protect the system has delivered results to individual students that are simply unfair .
`` It appears that too many young people have not received the results they deserve and they are due an apology as well as redress.
” Lord McConnell , former Labour first minister between 2001 and 2007 also issued a warning to Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney over the exam results chaos , saying `` get it fixed or go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` not good enough for Scotland '' .
Meanwhile , former SNP Justice Secretary Alex Neil said the Scottish Government `` must reverse the decisions it made about examination results that saw the poorest children in many of the most deprived areas downgraded on the altar of a manufactured algorithm prepared in secret '' .

John Swinney announces ‘full time’ return for Scottish schools
John Swinney will tomorrow address Holyrood to set out a series of steps to address concerns from distraught teenagers after the new Scottish results system, implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic, was branded "fundamentally unfair". There were no exams sat this year due to the coronavirus pandemic so the Scottish Qualifications Authority applied a methodology that saw grades estimated by teachers downgraded.
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The Education Secretary and Deputy First Minister faces a motion of no confidence from Scottish Labour following the fiasco which will be supported by the Scottish Conservatives. More than a quarter (26.2 percent) of grades were moderated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), a total of 133,762, while 377,308 entries were accepted unchanged. Figures released by the SQA also show that pass rates for pupils in the most deprived data zones were reduced by 15.2 percent in comparison with 6.9 percent for pupils from the most affluent backgrounds. After SQA moderation, the National 5 pass rate was 81.1 percent, the Higher pass rate was 78.9 percent and the Advanced Higher pass rate was 84.9 percent.
Exams results were released last week
Students protested in Glasgow
Because of this, students took to the streets of Glasgow to protest against their grades with many claiming their career dreams had been shattered. Mr Swinney said he had "heard the anger of students who feel their hard work has been taken away" and said he was "determined to address it". Hinting at a U-turn in a statement yesterday evening, he said: "These are unprecedented times and as we have said throughout this pandemic, we will not get everything right first time. "Every student deserves a grade that reflects the work they have done, and that is what I want to achieve. READ MORE: Sturgeon SNUBBED: SNP rage at ‘£1.8bn Brexit funding gap'
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Nicola Sturgeon has defended the exam issues
"I have been engaged in detailed discussions over the way forward and I know that we need to act and act quickly to give certainty to our young people. "I will set out on Tuesday how we intend to achieve that." But Iain Gray MSP, Scottish Labour's education spokesman, said Mr Swinney "needs to go", adding: "It's taken John Swinney five days to even admit this fiasco is his responsibility. The threat of a no-confidence motion has seen him finally accept the fact that he got this badly wrong." Douglas Ross, the new Scottish Conservative leader said Nicola Sturgeon must remove Mr Swinney, saying she either "backs Scotland's pupils or she backs an education secretary that has presided over this exams fiasco". DON'T MISS:
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He added to Express.co.uk: “We’ve all got to be prepared to put country before party, as I have in the past, and Nicola Sturgeon must do that now and remove Mr Swinney. “The futures of young people must be put first, ahead of these lofty arguments about the credibility of the system.” Ross Greer MSP, Scottish Greens education spokesman, said he welcomed John Swinney's "admission that the Scottish Government got this badly wrong". Willie Rennie MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, added: "An admission of error is step one in resolving this major issue but the detailed solution is what matters.
John Swinney also faces a motion of no confidence
"Why we ever got into this sorry state is a question that needs answered too." Meanwhile, the Children's and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland (CYPCS) called for the Scottish Government to apologise and to change the methodology for calculating grades. Nick Hobbs, CYPCS head of advice and investigations, criticised the SQA's "refusal to discuss its proposed methodology in advance" and said young people are now "experiencing significant anxiety and distress". He added: "This situation has placed process before people, and in endeavouring to protect the system has delivered results to individual students that are simply unfair.
John Swinney is facing calls to step down
"It appears that too many young people have not received the results they deserve and they are due an apology as well as redress.” Lord McConnell, former Labour first minister between 2001 and 2007 also issued a warning to Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney over the exam results chaos, saying "get it fixed or go". Lord McConnell said the fiasco was "not good enough for Scotland". Meanwhile, former SNP Justice Secretary Alex Neil said the Scottish Government "must reverse the decisions it made about examination results that saw the poorest children in many of the most deprived areas downgraded on the altar of a manufactured algorithm prepared in secret".
Douglas Ross has supported the motion


thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Brexit LIVE: No10 vows action on illegal French fishers -'Independence WILL be respected!'

Boris Johnson 's official spokesperson has said the Government will ensure the UK 's `` status as an independent coastal state is properly respected '' from next year .
When quizzed how Britain will prevent illegal fishing in UK waters , the Downing Street official said : `` We will ensure whatever agreement we reach with the EU on fishing rights , or indeed if we are unable to reach one , we will make sure our status as an independent coastal state is properly respected.
” It comes as Sir Iain Duncan Smith , the former Tory leader , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to champion UK sovereignty in the talks , as the issue was fundamental to many Brexit voters .
The Brexiteer highlights this in a recent Express.co.uk comment piece , where he points out most people who voted to leave the EU did so to return sovereignty to the UK .
The Tory MP said a poll conducted by Lord Ashcroft on the day of the 2016 EU referendum found nearly half of leave voters said the biggest single reason for wanting to leave the EU was the principle that decisions about the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The survey found only a third said the main reason was to regain control over immigration and its own borders .
When discussing the current trade talks , Sir Iain wrote : “ Importantly , David Frost , Boris ’ s chief negotiator made it clear he agreed when he wrote that in the negotiations , the UK places sovereignty above all else .
“ It is in that context that the issue of how these outstanding payments to the EU impinge on the UK ’ s sovereignty which matter now.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the talks if the UK ’ s sovereignty risks being impinged .
He said : “ The WA was always work in progress as at the end of this year , the UK has a right to a comprehensive agreement , one which treats the UK as a sovereign partner .
“ A failure to observe this must lead to a rejection of the WA.
” 1.53pm update : Brexit POLL : Should UK form 'superpower ' alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand ?
Britain could form a “ superpower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UK , Canada , Australia , and New Zealand after Brexit , a historian has claimed .
The UK could be one step closer to forming the “ CANZUK Union '' , the acronym for Canada , Australia , New Zealand , and the UK after it finally unshackle itself from the bloc , four years after it voted to leave .
Historian Andrew Roberts described how the “ superpower ” nations whose majority of people speak English could form an alliance to be a free trade zone with the free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should the UK form new “ superpower ” alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand ?
VOTE HERE .
1pm update : Tony Blair convinced Ireland to join euro - but now it must get out , says expert Ireland was convinced to join the euro by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair - but now it needs to show courage to free itself from the `` straitjacket '' of the single European currency , an Irish diplomat has claimed .
Ray Bassett , the former Irish ambassador to Canada , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to give serious consideration following in the UK 's footsteps with Irexit .
He says a courageous decision will be required to deliver financial independence in parallel .
Mr Bassett outlines his ideas about Irexit , and the eurozone , in his new book , Ireland and the UK Post Brexit .
Boris Johnson ’ s promise of lucrative post-Brexit trade deal is on course to fail , a study has warned .
The Institute for Government said Britain has failed to agree what it wants from trade negotiations , giving other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tank criticises the “ unforced error ” of launching into complex trade talks before ministers have decided what they want their post-Brexit regulations to be .
Maddy Thimont Jack , a senior researcher , said : “ Three years ago , we warned that the Government had not set up the necessary structures for effective decision making on key trade policy issues .
“ The government did not heed that warning then , but it now needs to move urgently to put them in place .
`` Otherwise it will find itself losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better-prepared partners.
” The UK has been urged to ensure healthcare arrangements , such as the EHIC , are included in a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU .
Sam Lowe , a senior research fellow a the eCentre for European Reform , wrote on Twitter : `` The thing is , yes - the UK absolutely should be trying to negotiate reciprocal healthcare provisions as part of the future partnership between the EU and UK .
`` UK has decided to take the bizarre approach to the negotiations of claiming it doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agreement when it should ( and it does ) . ''
Commentators have warned that without such a scheme in place British holidaymakers with existing health conditions may have to fork out hundreds of pounds for travel insurance .
Travellers over 65 can also expect an increase in premiums .
9.33am update : Brexit Britain could form NEW ‘ superpower ’ alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand Brexit Britain could form a federation with Canada , Australia , and New Zealand to create a ” superpower '' after fully cutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has claimed .
Historian Andrew Roberts described the federation of nations whose majority of people speak English could be a free trade zone with the free movement of people .
The idea is based on the concept of the `` CANZUK Union '' , this being the acronym for Canada , Australia , New Zealand , and the United Kingdom .
The union could have a mutual defence organisation and combined military capabilities , the historian claimed .
According to Mr Roberts , the `` CANZUK '' union would be the fourth-largest economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , due in part to renewed hopes of a Brexit trade deal with the EU .
The FTSE-100 was up 0.8 percent , with the mid-cap FTSE-250 also up 0.7 percent - a seven-week high .
Traders are hopeful of a Brexit trade deal after Britain 's top minister overseeing negotiations said on Friday he was confident of an agreement with the EU .
Stocks also rose in response to optimism around a post-pandemic economic rebound in China .
8.07am update : Ireland must take ‘ a long hard look ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow the UK 's lead and quit the European Union by a former Irish diplomat who called for `` a long hard look '' at whether the country 's membership of the bloc was worth it .
Ray Bassett pulls no punches in his new book , 'Ireland and the EU Post Brexit ' , suggesting the benefits bestowed on Dublin by Brussels are drying up , with `` difficult choices '' on the horizon .
In his book , he writes : `` We need a long hard look at our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it worth the price ? ''
`` The billionaire businessman , George Soros , an ardent europhile , has accepted the inevitable and predicted that unless the EU reforms it will perish .
`` The pipe dreams of Emmanuel Macron and his proposals for even a more centralised EU are vanishing against the cold reality of the desire for the citizenry of EU Member States for national sovereignty .
`` The disastrous showing of the establishment centre-right and centre-left parties in the 2019 European Parliament elections demonstrated this in a very direct @ @ @

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THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED - Today's blog can be found here Boris Johnson's official spokesperson has said the Government will ensure the UK's "status as an independent coastal state is properly respected" from next year. When quizzed how Britain will prevent illegal fishing in UK waters, the Downing Street official said: "We will ensure whatever agreement we reach with the EU on fishing rights, or indeed if we are unable to reach one, we will make sure our status as an independent coastal state is properly respected.”
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It comes as Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the former Tory leader, said it was vital David Frost continues to champion UK sovereignty in the talks, as the issue was fundamental to many Brexit voters. The Brexiteer highlights this in a recent Express.co.uk comment piece, where he points out most people who voted to leave the EU did so to return sovereignty to the UK. The Tory MP said a poll conducted by Lord Ashcroft on the day of the 2016 EU referendum found nearly half of leave voters said the biggest single reason for wanting to leave the EU was the principle that decisions about the UK should be taken in the UK. The survey found only a third said the main reason was to regain control over immigration and its own borders.
Boris Johnson has vowed to take action against illegal French fishermen
When discussing the current trade talks, Sir Iain wrote: “Importantly, David Frost, Boris’s chief negotiator made it clear he agreed when he wrote that in the negotiations, the UK places sovereignty above all else. “It is in that context that the issue of how these outstanding payments to the EU impinge on the UK’s sovereignty which matter now.” The Brexiteer urges Mr Frost to walk away from the talks if the UK’s sovereignty risks being impinged. He said: “The WA was always work in progress as at the end of this year, the UK has a right to a comprehensive agreement, one which treats the UK as a sovereign partner. “A failure to observe this must lead to a rejection of the WA.” FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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4:30am update: EU horror as Greece confirms second wave of coronavirus EU countries have reacted with shock and fear as Greece announces it is “formally” in a second wave of coronavirus. The country has recorded 203 infections on Sunday, its highest figure since the start of the pandemic. Gkikas Magiorkinis, assistant professor of hygiene and epidemiology at Athens University, said: “We can say that Greece has formally entered a second wave of the epidemic. “This is the point that we could win or lose the battle.” 3:30am update: Trump claims G7 will take place after US election US President Donald Trump has said he wants to delay the annual G7 meeting until after the presidential election. It came after German Chancellor Angela Merkel declined Mr Trump’s invitation to a Washington summit. 1am update: EU begins rolling back COVID-19 wage support scheme Trade unions have voiced their concerns as the EU begins to roll back emergency wage-support schemes implemented to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. According to the European Trade Union Confederation, 45 million Europeans are currently furloughed and receiving at least part of their salaries through government support schemes. Stefano Scarpetta, director of labor, employment and social affairs at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, said: “You can’t keep the economy on steroids for too long, because this is not viable and you have to allow some reorganisation.” But Luca Visentini, chief of ETUC, the European trade unions’ lobby, is insisting wage support schemes need to remain until the end of the year. He added: "Taking a decision like that now will be very, very counterproductive.”
EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
12am update: EU urged to sanction Belarus after election protests MEPs are calling on the EU to impose sanctions on Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko as violent protests over Sunday’s election result rage on. Polish MEP Robert Biedroń, chair of the European parliament’s Belarus delegation, said the EU needs to rethink its policy towards Belarus’s president of 26 years. He said: “We should introduce sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for grave violations of human rights and fundamental rights. 11pm update: Dylan Donnelly takes over from Brian McGleenon 9.30pm update: As businesses open again in Northern Ireland, employment levels fall creating insecurity about future amid post-Brexit condtions. Business activity in Northern Ireland picked up last month, but employment levels are continuing to fall. Private sector firms are asked about output, staffing levels and exports amid uncertainty over Brexit. 9.00pm update: University numbers for 2020 and 2021 are predicted to collapse. There will be a large amount of overseas students not wishing to travel to the UK. There is also a reluctance amoungst UK based students opting to not wish to pay tuition fees for online courses. 8.00pm update: Brexit may offer the UK the opportunity to draw up new laws for dealing with migrants crossing the Channel illegally. More than 4,000 people are believed to have made the journey so far this year, some of them vulnerable individuals including young children, pregnant women and disabled people. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We are currently bound by the Dublin Regulations for returns and they are inflexible and rigid, for example, there is a time limit placed on returns, it's something which can be abused by both migrants and their lawyers to frustrate the returns of those who have no right to be here." 7.00pm Boris Johnson’s "lucrative" post-Brexit trade deals cast into doubt, study claims Institute for Government has suggested a lack of vision by Westminster over its post-Brexit trade “priorities” meant that other countries had the upper hand at the negotiating table.
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6.30pm update: UK-EU have still some way off from reaching a post-Brexit trade agreement. After the latest negotiations in London EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier declared a deal looked "at this point unlikely" given the UK position on fishing rights and post-Brexit competition rules. 6.00pm UK Japan trade deal could increase Britain's trade with the country by £15bn per year. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said there was "substantial" agreements in areas such as financial and digital services. 4.40pm update: The UK Government has pledged £355 million help Northern Irish businesses adjust to Brexit. A support package has been unveiled to help firms with bureaucracy of moving goods across Irish Sea. Michael Gove said £200m would be spent on a trader support service to help firms handle new bureaucracy to move goods across the Irish Sea, turning the government into a de facto customs agent for traders. A further £155m will be spent on digital technology to streamline processes required by the new internal border. 4.00pm update: Major recession warning for the UK. Coronavirus lockdown is set to shrink the UK's GDP by 21percent in second quarter. This is the first time the UK has slipped into recession since the 2008 financial crisis. 2.44pm update: Brexit will allow UK to draw up a new framework for dealing with migrants The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We are currently bound by the Dublin Regulations for returns and they are inflexible and rigid - for example, there is a time limit placed on returns, it's something which can be abused by both migrants and their lawyers to frustrate the returns of those who have no right to be here. "At the end of this year we will no longer be bound by the EU's laws so can negotiate our own returns agreement. "The Home Office continue to look at all available options to tackle this issue." 1.53pm update: Brexit POLL: Should UK form 'superpower' alliance with Australia, Canada and New Zealand? Britain could form a “superpower” alliance with the old Commonwealth allies of the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand after Brexit, a historian has claimed. The UK could be one step closer to forming the “CANZUK Union", the acronym for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK after it finally unshackle itself from the bloc, four years after it voted to leave. Historian Andrew Roberts described how the “superpower” nations whose majority of people speak English could form an alliance to be a free trade zone with the free movement of people. Express.co.uk is asking you should the UK form new “superpower” alliance with Australia, Canada and New Zealand? VOTE HERE.
The next round of Brexit trade talks will commence next week
1pm update: Tony Blair convinced Ireland to join euro - but now it must get out, says expert
Ireland was convinced to join the euro by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair - but now it needs to show courage to free itself from the "straitjacket" of the single European currency, an Irish diplomat has claimed.
Ray Bassett, the former Irish ambassador to Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas, believes Ireland needs to give serious consideration following in the UK's footsteps with Irexit.
He says a courageous decision will be required to deliver financial independence in parallel.
Mr Bassett outlines his ideas about Irexit, and the eurozone, in his new book, Ireland and the UK Post Brexit. 11.27am update: Boris will struggle to secure lucrative trade deals, study warns Boris Johnson’s promise of lucrative post-Brexit trade deal is on course to fail, a study has warned. The Institute for Government said Britain has failed to agree what it wants from trade negotiations, giving other countries the other hand. The think tank criticises the “unforced error” of launching into complex trade talks before ministers have decided what they want their post-Brexit regulations to be. Maddy Thimont Jack, a senior researcher, said: “Three years ago, we warned that the Government had not set up the necessary structures for effective decision making on key trade policy issues. “The government did not heed that warning then, but it now needs to move urgently to put them in place. "Otherwise it will find itself losing control of trade and regulatory policy to better-prepared partners.” 9.53am update: UK urged to protect healthcare rights post-Brexit The UK has been urged to ensure healthcare arrangements, such as the EHIC, are included in a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU. Sam Lowe, a senior research fellow a the eCentre for European Reform, wrote on Twitter: "The thing is, yes - the UK absolutely should be trying to negotiate reciprocal healthcare provisions as part of the future partnership between the EU and UK. "UK has decided to take the bizarre approach to the negotiations of claiming it doesn’t really want anything special from the agreement when it should (and it does)." Commentators have warned that without such a scheme in place British holidaymakers with existing health conditions may have to fork out hundreds of pounds for travel insurance. Travellers over 65 can also expect an increase in premiums.
Michel Barnier visited the UK last month for the latest round of talks


thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--BATTLE IS ON! Boris Johnson on alert as support for Sturgeon skyrockets in latest poll


thedailyexpress--2020-08-11--Scottish nationalists could ‘prise the UK apart’ in post-Brexit chaos claims Hague

The former Tory leader accused Scottish nationalists of creating obstacles in future post-Brexit trade deals .
He described how they wanted to argue for different standards and regulations in Scotland than in other parts of the United Kingdom , particularly when it concerned foodstuffs .
Mr Hague said : `` The SNP say they have the right to set rules on such matters as food standards in Scotland .
`` They say that London ’ s proposals for mutual recognition of standards inside the UK are a power grab . ''
Mr Hague also shared his fears the Scottish election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a catalyst for the break-up of the UK .
He argued Nicola Sturgeon will see the election as a litmus test for Scotland 's readiness for another independence referendum .
Writing in the Daily Telegraph the former Tory leader said : `` The SNP , if victorious , will claim a mandate for a new referendum . ''
Mr Hague then challenged the SNP 's record in dealing with the coronavirus crisis and insisted the popularity of Nicola Sturgeon is not going to be a long term performance .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belies their poor record .
`` Lauded for their handling of the Covid crisis , they have presided over an even worse situation in care homes than in England or Wales .
`` And the rate of excess deaths in Scotland in recent months has been the third-worst in Europe after England and Spain . ''
BBC 's Robinson humiliates Sturgeon by exposing attacks on lockdowns [ VIDEO ] Fears Nicola Sturgeon 's new hate crime law could ‘ criminalise comedy ' [ INSIGHT ] Boris Johnson 's popularity in Scotland compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a warning for the resurgence of nationalism in Scotland .
He spoke of how , `` nationalism feeds easily on the restless discontent of recent years '' .
His comments come the latest polling results from Panelbase showed that support at independence was at 54 percent .
However new Scottish Tories leader Douglas Ross has unveiled plans to challenge the SNP ’ s dominance in Scotland .

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The former Tory leader accused Scottish nationalists of creating obstacles in future post-Brexit trade deals. He described how they wanted to argue for different standards and regulations in Scotland than in other parts of the United Kingdom, particularly when it concerned foodstuffs. Mr Hague said: "The SNP say they have the right to set rules on such matters as food standards in Scotland.
"They say that London’s proposals for mutual recognition of standards inside the UK are a power grab." Mr Hague also shared his fears the Scottish election in nine months' time might create a catalyst for the break-up of the UK. He argued Nicola Sturgeon will see the election as a litmus test for Scotland's readiness for another independence referendum. Writing in the Daily Telegraph the former Tory leader said: "The SNP, if victorious, will claim a mandate for a new referendum." READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon's IndyRef2 dream dismantled with simple argument
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Mr Hague then challenged the SNP's record in dealing with the coronavirus crisis and insisted the popularity of Nicola Sturgeon is not going to be a long term performance. He said: "The popularity of Sturgeon and her party belies their poor record. "Lauded for their handling of the Covid crisis, they have presided over an even worse situation in care homes than in England or Wales. "And the rate of excess deaths in Scotland in recent months has been the third-worst in Europe after England and Spain." DON'T MISS BBC's Robinson humiliates Sturgeon by exposing attacks on lockdowns [VIDEO]
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Mr Hague had a warning for the resurgence of nationalism in Scotland. He spoke of how, "nationalism feeds easily on the restless discontent of recent years". His comments come the latest polling results from Panelbase showed that support at independence was at 54 percent. However new Scottish Tories leader Douglas Ross has unveiled plans to challenge the SNP’s dominance in Scotland.
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thedailyexpress--2020-08-11--Fears Nicola Sturgeon's new hate crime law could criminalise writing books

The Hate Crime and Public Order ( Scotland ) Bill introduced by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf looks to extend the law on ‘ hate crime ’ covering particular characteristics , including religion , sexual orientation and transgender identity .
If the law is passed by Holyrood , it means that words or behaviour considered to be “ abusive ” and “ likely ” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence .
However , the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation , Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals and organisations in the world of arts , journalism , literature , comedy , politics and human rights advocacy fear that free expression including writing would be severely restricted .
Among the signatories include comedian Rowan Atkinson , writer Val McDermid and playwright Alan Bissett .
In the letter , the 20 individuals and organisations fear that the stirring up hatred part of the offence could even be applied to “ being in possession of materials produced by someone else , where sharing the material could stir up hatred.
” The letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of individuals and organisations concerned about the impact on freedom of expression of the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order Bill as currently drafted .
“ The unintended consequences of this well-meaning Bill risk stifling freedom of expression .
“ As currently worded , the Bill could frustrate rational debate and discussion which has a fundamental role in society including in artistic endeavour .
“ The arts play a key part in shaping Scotland ’ s identity in addition to being a significant economic contributor .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon humiliated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The right to critique ideas , philosophical , religious and others must be protected to allow an artistic and democratic society to flourish.
” Lisa Clark , project manager at Scottish PEN , which campaigns defends the freedom of writers and their readers , added : “ We know that for many writers , the realisation of the right to freedom of expression is put at risk because they live with a fearful awareness - and often , direct experience - of hate crime .
“ This Bill proposes much that could help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diversity of creative works we see from writers in protected groups .
“ However , we are also keenly aware that some offences proposed in the Bill could induce a climate of self-censorship and suppression of writing that challenges power or subverts societal norms.
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“ The failure of the Bill to require intent to be proven in court on some offences risks a significant chilling effect on free expression .
“ This is why the UN Rabat Plan has six tests on controlling hate speech including that any laws must ensure intent is proven .
“ This strikes a sensible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and protecting freedom of expression and the Bill needs amending to properly achieve this.
” He added : “ From artists to lawyers , politicians to people in the street , the feeling is that this draft bill is a threat to free speech – the keystone of democracy .
“ This letter is just the latest opposition to a deeply flawed bill , which would criminalise the arts as well as well-intentioned members of the public who pose no threat.
” It comes after a similar piece of legislation known as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2012 .

Hate crime: Expert raises concerns over proposed law in Scotland
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill introduced by Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf looks to extend the law on ‘hate crime’ covering particular characteristics, including religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity. If the law is passed by Holyrood, it means that words or behaviour considered to be “abusive” and “likely” to stir up hatred would constitute an offence.
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However, the controversial legislation has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland. But in a jointly signed letter from 20 individuals and organisations in the world of arts, journalism, literature, comedy, politics and human rights advocacy fear that free expression including writing would be severely restricted. Among the signatories include comedian Rowan Atkinson, writer Val McDermid and playwright Alan Bissett. In the letter, the 20 individuals and organisations fear that the stirring up hatred part of the offence could even be applied to “being in possession of materials produced by someone else, where sharing the material could stir up hatred.”
The new laws could severely impact on writers work
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf put forward the bill
The letter added: “We represent a diverse group of individuals and organisations concerned about the impact on freedom of expression of the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order Bill as currently drafted. “The unintended consequences of this well-meaning Bill risk stifling freedom of expression. “As currently worded, the Bill could frustrate rational debate and discussion which has a fundamental role in society including in artistic endeavour. “The arts play a key part in shaping Scotland’s identity in addition to being a significant economic contributor. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon humiliated as SNP set for major U-turn
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The bill is currently under consultation
“The right to critique ideas, philosophical, religious and others must be protected to allow an artistic and democratic society to flourish.” Lisa Clark, project manager at Scottish PEN, which campaigns defends the freedom of writers and their readers, added: “We know that for many writers, the realisation of the right to freedom of expression is put at risk because they live with a fearful awareness - and often, direct experience - of hate crime. “This Bill proposes much that could help to defend these groups and increase the diversity of creative works we see from writers in protected groups. “However, we are also keenly aware that some offences proposed in the Bill could induce a climate of self-censorship and suppression of writing that challenges power or subverts societal norms.” DON'T MISS:
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Possessing books or material with hate speech in could also be an offence
Fraser Sutherland, Chief Executive of Humanist Society Scotland, said: “The Bill as proposed has behind it some sound intentions, however, it is clear from the broad support to our joint letter that concerns remain about poorly drafted provisions. “The failure of the Bill to require intent to be proven in court on some offences risks a significant chilling effect on free expression. “This is why the UN Rabat Plan has six tests on controlling hate speech including that any laws must ensure intent is proven. “This strikes a sensible balance between protecting individuals from hate crime and protecting freedom of expression and the Bill needs amending to properly achieve this.”
Rowan Atkinson was among the signers of the letter
Liam Kerr MSP Scottish Conservative justice spokesman told Express.co.uk that the legislation needed rethinking. He added: “From artists to lawyers, politicians to people in the street, the feeling is that this draft bill is a threat to free speech – the keystone of democracy. “This letter is just the latest opposition to a deeply flawed bill, which would criminalise the arts as well as well-intentioned members of the public who pose no threat.” It comes after a similar piece of legislation known as the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act was introduced in 2012.
Authors have concerns about the new bill


thedailyexpress--2020-08-11--Brexit LIVE: No10 vows action on illegal French fishers -'Independence WILL be respected!'

It comes as Sir Iain Duncan Smith , the former Tory leader , said it was vital David Frost continues to champion UK sovereignty in the talks , as the issue was fundamental to many Brexit voters .
The Brexiteer highlights this in a recent Express.co.uk comment piece , where he points out most people who voted to leave the EU did so to return sovereignty to the UK .
The Tory MP said a poll conducted by Lord Ashcroft on the day of the 2016 EU referendum found nearly half of leave voters said the biggest single reason for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principle that decisions about the UK should be taken in the UK .
The survey found only a third said the main reason was to regain control over immigration and its own borders .
When discussing the current trade talks , Sir Iain wrote : “ Importantly , David Frost , Boris ’ s chief negotiator made it clear he agreed when he wrote that in the negotiations , the UK places sovereignty above all else .
“ It is in that context that the issue of how these outstanding payments to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty which matter now.
” The Brexiteer urges Mr Frost to walk away from the talks if the UK ’ s sovereignty risks being impinged .
He said : “ The WA was always work in progress as at the end of this year , the UK has a right to a comprehensive agreement , one which treats the UK as a sovereign partner .
“ A failure to observe this must lead to a rejection of the WA.
” Trade unions have voiced their concerns as the EU begins to roll back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
According to the European Trade Union Confederation , 45 million Europeans are currently furloughed and receiving at least part of their salaries through government support schemes .
Stefano Scarpetta , director of labor , employment and social affairs at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development , said : “ You can ’ t keep the economy on steroids for too long , because this is not viable and you have to allow some reorganisation.
” But Luca Visentini , chief of ETUC , the European trade unions ’ lobby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain until the end of the year .
He added : `` Taking a decision like that now will be very , very counterproductive.
” MEPs are calling on the EU to impose sanctions on Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko as violent protests over Sunday ’ s election result rage on .
Polish MEP Robert Biedroń , chair of the European parliament ’ s Belarus delegation , said the EU needs to rethink its policy towards Belarus ’ s president of 26 years .
He said : “ We should introduce sanctions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human rights and fundamental rights .
9.30pm update : As businesses open again in Northern Ireland , employment levels fall creating insecurity about future amid post-Brexit condtions .
Business activity in Northern Ireland picked up last month , but employment levels are continuing to fall .
Private sector firms are asked about output , staffing levels and exports amid uncertainty over Brexit .
9.00pm update : University numbers for 2020 and 2021 are predicted to collapse .
There will be a large amount of overseas students not wishing to travel to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK based students opting to not wish to pay tuition fees for online courses .
8.00pm update : Brexit may offer the UK the opportunity to draw up new laws for dealing with migrants crossing the Channel illegally .
More than 4,000 people are believed to have made the journey so far this year , some of them vulnerable individuals including young children , pregnant women and disabled people .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` We are currently bound by the Dublin Regulations for returns and they are inflexible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a time limit placed on returns , it 's something which can be abused by both migrants and their lawyers to frustrate the returns of those who have no right to be here . ''
Institute for Government has suggested a lack of vision by Westminster over its post-Brexit trade “ priorities ” meant that other countries had the upper hand at the negotiating table .
6.30pm update : UK-EU have still some way off from reaching a post-Brexit trade agreement .
After the latest negotiations in London EU chief negotiator Michel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this point unlikely '' given the UK position on fishing rights and post-Brexit competition rules .
6.00pm UK Japan trade deal could increase Britain 's trade with the country by £15bn per year .
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said there was `` substantial '' agreements in areas such as financial and digital services .
4.40pm update : The UK Government has pledged £355 million help Northern Irish businesses adjust to Brexit .
A support package has been unveiled to help firms with bureaucracy of moving goods across Irish Sea .
Michael Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trader support service to help firms handle new bureaucracy to move goods across the Irish Sea , turning the government into a de facto customs agent for traders .
A further £155m will be spent on digital technology to streamline processes required by the new internal border .
Coronavirus lockdown is set to shrink the UK 's GDP by 21percent in second quarter .
This is the first time the UK has slipped into recession since the 2008 financial crisis .
2.44pm update : Brexit will allow UK to draw up a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister 's official spokesman said : `` We are currently bound by the Dublin Regulations for returns and they are inflexible and rigid - for example , there is a time limit placed on returns , it 's something which can be abused by both migrants and their lawyers to frustrate the returns of those who have no right to be here .
`` At the end of this year we will no longer be bound by the EU 's laws so can negotiate our own returns agreement .
`` The Home Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tackle this issue . ''
1.53pm update : Brexit POLL : Should UK form 'superpower ' alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand ?
Britain could form a “ superpower ” alliance with the old Commonwealth allies of the UK , Canada , Australia , and New Zealand after Brexit , a historian has claimed .
The UK could be one step closer to forming the “ CANZUK Union '' , the acronym for Canada , Australia , New Zealand , and the UK after it finally unshackle itself from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave .
Historian Andrew Roberts described how the “ superpower ” nations whose majority of people speak English could form an alliance to be a free trade zone with the free movement of people .
Express.co.uk is asking you should the UK form new “ superpower ” alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand ?
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1pm update : Tony Blair convinced Ireland to join euro - but now it must get out , says expert Ireland was convinced to join the euro by former UK Prime Minister Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show courage to free itself from the `` straitjacket '' of the single European currency , an Irish diplomat has claimed .
Ray Bassett , the former Irish ambassador to Canada , Jamaica and the Bahamas , believes Ireland needs to give serious consideration following in the UK 's footsteps with Irexit .
He says a courageous decision will be required to deliver financial independence in parallel .
Mr Bassett outlines his ideas about Irexit , and the eurozone , in his new book , Ireland and the UK Post Brexit .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade deal is on course to fail , a study has warned .
The Institute for Government said Britain has failed to agree what it wants from trade negotiations , giving other countries the other hand .
The think tank criticises the “ unforced error ” of launching into complex trade talks before ministers have decided what they want their post-Brexit regulations to be .
Maddy Thimont Jack , a senior researcher , said : “ Three years ago , we warned that the Government had not set up the necessary structures for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues .
“ The government did not heed that warning then , but it now needs to move urgently to put them in place .
`` Otherwise it will find itself losing control of trade and regulatory policy to better-prepared partners.
” The UK has been urged to ensure healthcare arrangements , such as the EHIC , are included in a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU .
Sam Lowe , a senior research fellow a the eCentre for European Reform , wrote on Twitter : `` The thing is , yes - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiate reciprocal healthcare provisions as part of the future partnership between the EU and UK .
`` UK has decided to take the bizarre approach to the negotiations of claiming it doesn ’ t really want anything special from the agreement when it should ( and it does ) . ''
Commentators have warned that without such a scheme in place British holidaymakers with existing health conditions may have to fork out hundreds of pounds for travel insurance .
Travellers over 65 can also expect an increase in premiums .
9.33am update : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ alliance with Australia , Canada and New Zealand Brexit Britain could form a federation with Canada , Australia , and New Zealand to create a ” superpower '' after fully cutting ties with the EU , a historian has claimed .
Historian Andrew Roberts described the federation of nations whose majority of people speak English could be a free trade zone with the free movement of people .
The idea is based on the concept of the `` CANZUK Union '' , this being the acronym for Canada , Australia , New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The union could have a mutual defence organisation and combined military capabilities , the historian claimed .
According to Mr Roberts , the `` CANZUK '' union would be the fourth-largest economy in the world .
London-listed shares rose on Monday , due in part to renewed hopes of a Brexit trade deal with the EU .
The FTSE-100 was up 0.8 percent , with the mid-cap FTSE-250 also up 0.7 percent - a seven-week high .
Traders are hopeful of a Brexit trade deal after Britain 's top minister overseeing negotiations said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement with the EU .
Stocks also rose in response to optimism around a post-pandemic economic rebound in China .
8.07am update : Ireland must take ‘ a long hard look ’ at Brussels membership Ireland has been tipped to follow the UK 's lead and quit the European Union by a former Irish diplomat who called for `` a long hard look '' at whether the country 's membership of the bloc was worth it .
Ray Bassett pulls no punches in his new book , 'Ireland and the EU Post Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dublin by Brussels are drying up , with `` difficult choices '' on the horizon .
In his book , he writes : `` We need a long hard look at our EU membership and pose the question , is it worth the price ? ''
`` The billionaire businessman , George Soros , an ardent europhile , has accepted the inevitable and predicted that unless the EU reforms it will perish .
`` The pipe dreams of Emmanuel Macron and his proposals for even a more centralised EU are vanishing against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizenry of EU Member States for national sovereignty .
`` The disastrous showing of the establishment centre-right and centre-left parties in the 2019 European Parliament elections demonstrated this in a very direct way . ''


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thedailyexpress--2020-08-10--Labour civil war: Corbyn savaged by Miliband for trying to 'wreck' Starmer's leadership

Last week , former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn claimed a group of party officials sabotaged his first general election campaign and ultimately , cost him victory over Theresa May and her Conservative Party .
But the explosive allegation has widened already deep cracks in Labour , with those on the hard left pitched against moderates , many of whom now support Sir Keir Starmer The current Labour leader has already ordered an inquiry into alleged factionalism at Labour ’ s headquarters .
Speaking to Times Radio , former foreign secretary Mr Miliband , who lost out to brother Ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rubbished the attempts from Mr Corbyn to blame others for losing the general elections in 2017 and 2019 .
He lashed out at the former Labour leader 's allies for being in `` denial '' , adding they had led the party to its worst result for more than 80 years .
When asked by host Matt Chorley if he believed the claims from Mr Corbyn that he would have won the election three years ago if not for people fighting against him from within Labour , Mr Miliband replied : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn and the Corbynites ’ denial after four successive defeats is a route to more defeats .
“ We learnt that after 1992 , we got out of denial and we won in ’ 97 .
Actually , we won three elections on the trot .
“ When people got to look at Labour in 2017 , we couldn ’ t beat the worst Tory campaign in history , and then when people got the full measure of Jeremy Corbyn in 2019 , he led us to the worst election defeat since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wrecking tactic , and I hope people understand it for what it is.
” Mr Miliband praised Sir Keir for his performance as Labour leader so far , but warned he has been left with a “ mountain ” to climb after the party was “ effectively rendered unelectable by 2019 ” .
He added it will be a `` long slog '' to oust the Tories from 10 Downing Street and for Labour to regain power of the country .
READ MORE : BBC News row breaks out over Labour mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Corbyn was humiliated after leading Labour to its worst general election performance in recent history , with Boris Johnson securing a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons .
Labour 's infamous 'Red Wall ' crumbled around them , losing millions of voters in Northern England and constituencies they had held and relied on for several decades .
But in the final weeks of Mr Corbyn 's leadership , an 860-page report detailed allegations about hostile officials who ran a secret campaign to support critics of the leadership , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Officials were left furious , and have claimed these messages were selectively quoted to portray them negatively .
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Sir Keir quickly asked Martin Forde QC to open an inquiry into the circumstances of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in it .
Now Mr Corbyn and seven of his closest allies have claimed hostile staff could have committed fraud by diverting campaign resources to strengthen moderate MPs .
The allegations have been made as part of a submission into the inquiry being overseen by Martin Forde QC .

Corbyn branded ‘negative’ over election strategy by expert
Last week, former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn claimed a group of party officials sabotaged his first general election campaign and ultimately, cost him victory over Theresa May and her Conservative Party. But the explosive allegation has widened already deep cracks in Labour, with those on the hard left pitched against moderates, many of whom now support Sir Keir Starmer The current Labour leader has already ordered an inquiry into alleged factionalism at Labour’s headquarters.
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Speaking to Times Radio, former foreign secretary Mr Miliband, who lost out to brother Ed during the 2010 Labour leadership race, rubbished the attempts from Mr Corbyn to blame others for losing the general elections in 2017 and 2019. He lashed out at the former Labour leader's allies for being in "denial", adding they had led the party to its worst result for more than 80 years. When asked by host Matt Chorley if he believed the claims from Mr Corbyn that he would have won the election three years ago if not for people fighting against him from within Labour, Mr Miliband replied: “This is a pure wrecking tactic from Jeremy Corbyn and the Corbynites’ denial after four successive defeats is a route to more defeats. “We learnt that after 1992, we got out of denial and we won in ’97. Actually, we won three elections on the trot.
Labour Party news: Jeremy Corbyn has come in for criticism from David Miliband
David Miliband accused Jeremy Corbyn of trying to wreck Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party
“When people got to look at Labour in 2017, we couldn’t beat the worst Tory campaign in history, and then when people got the full measure of Jeremy Corbyn in 2019, he led us to the worst election defeat since the 1930s. "So it’s a wrecking tactic, and I hope people understand it for what it is.” Mr Miliband praised Sir Keir for his performance as Labour leader so far, but warned he has been left with a “mountain” to climb after the party was “effectively rendered unelectable by 2019”. He added it will be a "long slog" to oust the Tories from 10 Downing Street and for Labour to regain power of the country. READ MORE: BBC News row breaks out over Labour mayor's 'political power grab'
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David Miliband lashed out at former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn
In December, Mr Corbyn was humiliated after leading Labour to its worst general election performance in recent history, with Boris Johnson securing a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons. Labour's infamous 'Red Wall' crumbled around them, losing millions of voters in Northern England and constituencies they had held and relied on for several decades. But in the final weeks of Mr Corbyn's leadership, an 860-page report detailed allegations about hostile officials who ran a secret campaign to support critics of the leadership, as well as quoting critical WhatsApp and email messages. Officials were left furious, and have claimed these messages were selectively quoted to portray them negatively. DON'T MISS
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Keir Starmer asked Martin Forde QC to open an inquiry into the circumstances of the leaked report
They are now suing Labour for breached of data protection and libel. Sir Keir quickly asked Martin Forde QC to open an inquiry into the circumstances of the leaked report and the allegations made in it. Now Mr Corbyn and seven of his closest allies have claimed hostile staff could have committed fraud by diverting campaign resources to strengthen moderate MPs. The allegations have been made as part of a submission into the inquiry being overseen by Martin Forde QC.
The main reason among voters for not sticking with the Labour Party