thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Post-Brexit immigration policy: How does the UK points-based system work?

The new immigration policy is based on an Australian style points-based system designed to prioritise high-skilled immigrants .
The UK is no longer a member of the European Union and so won ’ t adhere to the bloc ’ s rules on immigration from 2021 How does the UK points-based system work ?
Free movement to and from EU countries will end on January 1 , 2021 , after the transition period has ended .
The Government said it wants to switch the economy ’ s focus away from “ a reliance on cheap labour from Europe ” .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the technology and automation sectors .
Under the new system , immigrants will need to meet certain criteria to earn the 70 points qualifying them for application .
In the policy document explaining the new system , the Home Office announced : “ We are ending free movement and will introduce an Immigration Bill to bring in a firm and fair points-based system that will attract the high-skilled workers we need to contribute to our economy , our communities and our public services .
“ We will deliver a system that works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK and prioritises the skills a person has to offer , not where they come from .
• Brexit POLL : Do you think the EU will collapse without UK contribution The first thing immigrants will need to do is meet the three essential requirements .
If they fail to tick the boxes of the three criteria they can not apply .
These requirements are a job offer by an approved sponsor ( worth 20 points ) , a job at an appropriate skill level ( worth 20 points ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required level ( worth 10 points ) .
These are deemed by the Government to be “ untradeable ” .
“ For too long , distorted by European free movement rights , the immigration system has been failing to meet the needs of the British people .
“ Failing to deliver benefits across the UK and failing the highly-skilled migrants from around the world who want to come to the UK and make a contribution to our economy and society .
“ Our approach will change all of this .
We are implementing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way in which all migrants come to the UK to work , study , visit or join their family .
“ It will also revolutionise the operation of the UK border , tighten security and deliver a better customer experience for those coming to the UK.
” DO N'T MISS : EU divided as member states fume at £60b Brexit budget hole Swedish PM 's stunning attack on EU bosses ' budget demands Brexit panic erupts in Brussels following Boris ' negotiation bombshell If an applicant can match the untradeable requirements , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach the 70-point threshold .
The “ tradeable ” criteria set out in the policy document can be used to reach 70 points .
A job with a salary of between a minimum £20,480 and £23,039 does not earn any immigration points .
A salary between £23,040 and £25,599 is worth 10 points , while a salary of £25,600 or above is worth 20 points .
Job in a shortage occupation ( decided by the Migration Advisory Committee ) is worth 20 points .
If an applicant has a PhD in a subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive 10 points .
A PhD in a STEM ( science , technology , engineering , and mathematics ) subject relevant to the job earns an applicant 20 points .

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The new immigration policy is based on an Australian style points-based system designed to prioritise high-skilled immigrants. The UK is no longer a member of the European Union and so won’t adhere to the bloc’s rules on immigration from 2021
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How does the UK points-based system work? Free movement to and from EU countries will end on January 1, 2021, after the transition period has ended. The Government said it wants to switch the economy’s focus away from “a reliance on cheap labour from Europe”. It will instead concentrate on investing in workers in the technology and automation sectors. Under the new system, immigrants will need to meet certain criteria to earn the 70 points qualifying them for application. READ MORE: BBC Question Time erupts as audience member delivers immigration talk
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READ MORE BBC QT panelist hits back in immigration row ‘facts don’t care' In the policy document explaining the new system, the Home Office announced: “We are ending free movement and will introduce an Immigration Bill to bring in a firm and fair points-based system that will attract the high-skilled workers we need to contribute to our economy, our communities and our public services. “We intend to create a high wage, high-skill, high productivity economy. “We will deliver a system that works in the interests of the whole of the UK and prioritises the skills a person has to offer, not where they come from.
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READ MORE Brexit POLL: Do you think the EU will collapse without UK contribution The first thing immigrants will need to do is meet the three essential requirements. If they fail to tick the boxes of the three criteria they cannot apply. These requirements are a job offer by an approved sponsor (worth 20 points), a job at an appropriate skill level (worth 20 points), and the ability to speak English at the required level (worth 10 points). These are deemed by the Government to be “untradeable”.
Post-Brexit immigration policy: The Government says the UK's immigration system has been distorted by European free movement
“For too long, distorted by European free movement rights, the immigration system has been failing to meet the needs of the British people. “Failing to deliver benefits across the UK and failing the highly-skilled migrants from around the world who want to come to the UK and make a contribution to our economy and society. “Our approach will change all of this. We are implementing a new system that will transform the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work, study, visit or join their family. “It will also revolutionise the operation of the UK border, tighten security and deliver a better customer experience for those coming to the UK.” DON'T MISS:
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Post-Brexit immigration policy: Immigrants will need to achieve 70 points before they can apply
If an applicant can match the untradeable requirements, they need to add another 20 points to reach the 70-point threshold. The “tradeable” criteria set out in the policy document can be used to reach 70 points. A job with a salary of between a minimum £20,480 and £23,039 does not earn any immigration points. A salary between £23,040 and £25,599 is worth 10 points, while a salary of £25,600 or above is worth 20 points. Job in a shortage occupation (decided by the Migration Advisory Committee) is worth 20 points. If an applicant has a PhD in a subject relevant to the job, then they receive 10 points. A PhD in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subject relevant to the job earns an applicant 20 points.


thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Brexit POLL: Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions? VOTE HERE

EU leaders met on Thursday in order to discuss how to fill an estimated €75billion ( £62billion ) funding gap following the UK ’ s departure from the bloc .
Termed as the Multiannual Financial Framework , leaders will again today discuss how they will continue funding today at the crunch summit .
European Council President , Charles Michel , has put forward a plan to spend an estimated €1.095trillion ( £916billion ) over the seven years but has faced stern opposition over the proposal .
With the EU under pressure , we ’ re asking Express.co.uk readers , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without UK budget contributions ?
’ Mr Michel will face a tough task to come to a consensus on the proposal , as countries such as the Netherlands and Austria have signalled their intent not to pay an increased sum .
Both countries are part of what has been termed as the ‘ Frugal Four ’ , along with Sweden and Denmark .
All four are net contributors as they receive less than they pay into the annual budget .
Following the first day of the summit , Dutch prime minister , Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my signature to this ” .
Mr Michel has called on member states to raise the EU ’ s expenditure beyond the one percent of the bloc ’ s Gross National Income .
However , in keeping with Mr Rutte , Sweden ’ s prime minister , Stefan Lovren said : “ It is very clear that the member states are far apart from one another.
” JUST IN : Merkel 's fury at Michel for forcing Germany to pay for Macron demands As well as being one of the select few net @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the second-largest in terms of gross payment .
With the UK leaving the EU , Germany and France will have to shoulder an increased burden for the budget .
However , ahead of the budget summit , German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz claimed the proposal put forward was “ unacceptable ” .
French president Emmanuel Macron has been an advocate of member states putting more into the EU ’ s fund .
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[ Latest ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' for Brexit [ Latest ] EU row : Von der Leyen warns of 'tough and long ' budget talks [ Latest ] In order to achieve the goal , Mr Macron has called for a rebate towards the net contributors to be scrapped .
Under Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s , Britain secured a partial rebate , but with the UK now leaving , the French president argued for this mechanism to be removed .
Germany , as well as the ‘ Frugal Four ’ , wants to keep the refund , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU official stated : “ Frugal countries obviously can ’ t have both 1.0 percent and rebates.
” French EU Affairs Minister Amélie de Montchalin said : “ We go with the president in these debates in a fairly offensive manner — we will not accept an agreement that would cut Europe off .
“ France is not ready to put more money on the table to indefinitely give it to its neighbours .
“ We can ’ t just be part of a system where we write cheques to each other , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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EU leaders met on Thursday in order to discuss how to fill an estimated €75billion (£62billion) funding gap following the UK’s departure from the bloc. Termed as the Multiannual Financial Framework, leaders will again today discuss how they will continue funding today at the crunch summit.
European Council President, Charles Michel, has put forward a plan to spend an estimated €1.095trillion (£916billion) over the seven years but has faced stern opposition over the proposal. With the EU under pressure, we’re asking Express.co.uk readers, ‘Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions?’ Mr Michel will face a tough task to come to a consensus on the proposal, as countries such as the Netherlands and Austria have signalled their intent not to pay an increased sum. Both countries are part of what has been termed as the ‘Frugal Four’, along with Sweden and Denmark.
Brexit news: Will EU collapse without UK contribution?
Brexit news: Mr Michel will face a tough test to gain more money from the four states
All four are net contributors as they receive less than they pay into the annual budget. Following the first day of the summit, Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte concluded he could “not put my signature to this”. Mr Michel has called on member states to raise the EU’s expenditure beyond the one percent of the bloc’s Gross National Income. However, in keeping with Mr Rutte, Sweden’s prime minister, Stefan Lovren said: “It is very clear that the member states are far apart from one another.” JUST IN: Merkel's fury at Michel for forcing Germany to pay for Macron demands
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As well as being one of the select few net contributors to the budget, the UK was the second-largest in terms of gross payment. With the UK leaving the EU, Germany and France will have to shoulder an increased burden for the budget. However, ahead of the budget summit, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz claimed the proposal put forward was “unacceptable”. French president Emmanuel Macron has been an advocate of member states putting more into the EU’s fund. DON'T MISS
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Brexit news: Mr Macron has called for a cancellation to rebates
In order to achieve the goal, Mr Macron has called for a rebate towards the net contributors to be scrapped. Under Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, Britain secured a partial rebate, but with the UK now leaving, the French president argued for this mechanism to be removed. Germany, as well as the ‘Frugal Four’, wants to keep the refund, in contrast to Mr Macron. One EU official stated: “Frugal countries obviously can’t have both 1.0 percent and rebates.”
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French EU Affairs Minister Amélie de Montchalin said: “We go with the president in these debates in a fairly offensive manner — we will not accept an agreement that would cut Europe off. “France is not ready to put more money on the table to indefinitely give it to its neighbours. “We can’t just be part of a system where we write cheques to each other, as Margaret Thatcher used to say.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Labour leadership election odds: Who will win? A look at the three candidates

While the outcome is still to be determined , a look at opinion polls and odds usually give a good indication of who ’ s leading the race .
Sir Keir looks set to win the top job but an upset isn ’ t out of the question .
Read on for a look at all three candidates , with odds courtesy of The Pools .
READ MORE : Labour BOMBSHELL : Could Labour see return of ED MILIBAND if Keir wins ?
Odds : Polling as most likely to take the job , with 1/8 odds ( 88.5 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was born in 1962 in Southwark , London , to his parents Rod - a toolmaker , and Josephine - a nurse .
Named after Labour ’ s first MP , Keir Hardie , he was one of four children and the first to pass the 11-plus , getting him a place at Reigate Grammar School .
From there , he went on to study law at the University of Leeds , graduating with a first in 1985 , before moving onto post-graduate qualifications at St Edmund Hall , Oxford .
He married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple have two children .
The 57-year-old shadow Brexit secretary was the first to make it on to the final ballot .
Sir Kier won the backing of Unison , the shopworkers ’ union Usdaw , and the Socialist Environment and Resources Association ( Sera ) , an affiliate group , and workers ’ union Community .
A supporter of remaining in the EU , Sir Keir was director of public prosecutions before becoming MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 .
But critics have accused him of pushing Labour into its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the 2019 election , which produced the worst electoral defeat since 1935 .
In his candidate statement , Sir Kier said : “ I ’ m now standing to be leader of our Labour Party because I ’ m determined to unite our movement , take on the Tories and build a better future .
“ Labour only wins when we ’ re united and when we have a radical vision of the future that people can trust.
” Odds : Polling as second most likely to take the job , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who is she ?
Mrs Long-Bailey was born in Old Trafford , Greater Manchester , in 1979 .
Her father was a former docker and she has often spoken about how his experiences influenced her politics .
She started work in a pawn shop and also worked in call centres , a furniture factory and the post service .
Mrs Long-Bailey studied politics and sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University , and later studied law via part-time courses .
Her husband Stephen works for a chemicals company and they have a six-year-old son .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ third candidate to make it on to the members ’ ballot after securing backing from Unite , the Bakers , Food and Allied Workers Union , the Communication Workers Union and the Fire Brigades Union .
Seen as a Corbyn loyalist , she was one of a new generation of MPs on the left of the party .
She formed part of Mr Corbyn ’ s inner circle and represented Labour in an election TV debate last year .
She is widely regarded as the preferred candidate of Mr Corbyn and his shadow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the current leadership have accused her of representing “ continuity Corbyn ” .
In her candidate statement , Mrs Long-Bailey said : “ To realise collective aspiration , Labour must take on vested interests , not accommodate them .
“ Whether we live Blyth or Brixton , my vision of aspirational socialism and a democratic revolution will excite a movement for renewal.
” Odds : Polling as least likely to take the job , with 12/1 odds ( 7.69 percent ) Who is she ?
Ms Nandy was born in 1979 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her grandfather was the Liberal MP for North Dorset in the 1940s , and she has described her father as “ one of the few remaining ” Marxists in the country .
She attended the mixed comprehensive Parrs Wood High School before moving to Holy Cross College in Bury .
From there , she went on to study politics at Newcastle University , followed by a master ’ s degree in public policy from Birkbeck , University of London .
Her partner is public relations consultant Andy Collis and in April 2015 they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Wigan became the second candidate to secure her place on the members ’ ballot when she won the backing of affiliate group Chinese for Labour , on top of being backed by the GMB union and the National Union of Mineworkers .
On Friday , she also won the backing of the Jewish Labour Movement .
Ms Nandy worked in the charitable sector before entering politics in 2010 , and became one of a group of shadow ministers who resigned from Jeremy Corbyn ’ s frontbench after the Brexit referendum .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller towns , saying the party needs to appeal to voters outside big cities if it is to win at the next election .
In her candidate statement , Ms Nandy said : “ In December , voters sent us a clear message – change , or die .
“ There are no more second chances for Labour .
”

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The Labour Party is in the process of electing its new leader after the opposition saw its worst electoral defeat since 1935. Voting for wider party members has now opened, with the winner to be announced on April 4.
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Who will win? While the outcome is still to be determined, a look at opinion polls and odds usually give a good indication of who’s leading the race. Three candidates remain: shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey, Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir looks set to win the top job but an upset isn’t out of the question. Read on for a look at all three candidates, with odds courtesy of The Pools. READ MORE: Labour BOMBSHELL: Could Labour see return of ED MILIBAND if Keir wins?
Labour leadership election odds: The Labour Party is in the process of electing its new leader
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Odds: Polling as most likely to take the job, with 1/8 odds (88.5 percent) Who is he? Sir Keir was born in 1962 in Southwark, London, to his parents Rod - a toolmaker, and Josephine - a nurse. Named after Labour’s first MP, Keir Hardie, he was one of four children and the first to pass the 11-plus, getting him a place at Reigate Grammar School. From there, he went on to study law at the University of Leeds, graduating with a first in 1985, before moving onto post-graduate qualifications at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. He married solicitor Victoria Alexander in 2007 and the couple have two children.
Candidacy: The 57-year-old shadow Brexit secretary was the first to make it on to the final ballot. Sir Kier won the backing of Unison, the shopworkers’ union Usdaw, and the Socialist Environment and Resources Association (Sera), an affiliate group, and workers’ union Community. A supporter of remaining in the EU, Sir Keir was director of public prosecutions before becoming MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015. But critics have accused him of pushing Labour into its “renegotiate then referendum” Brexit position ahead of the 2019 election, which produced the worst electoral defeat since 1935. In his candidate statement, Sir Kier said: “I’m now standing to be leader of our Labour Party because I’m determined to unite our movement, take on the Tories and build a better future. “Labour only wins when we’re united and when we have a radical vision of the future that people can trust.” Rebecca Long-Bailey
Labour leadership election odds: Rebecca Long-Bailey
Odds: Polling as second most likely to take the job, with 7/1 odds (12.5 percent) Who is she? Mrs Long-Bailey was born in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, in 1979. Her father was a former docker and she has often spoken about how his experiences influenced her politics. She started work in a pawn shop and also worked in call centres, a furniture factory and the post service. Mrs Long-Bailey studied politics and sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University, and later studied law via part-time courses. Her husband Stephen works for a chemicals company and they have a six-year-old son. Candidacy: The 40-year-old shadow business secretary was the third candidate to make it on to the members’ ballot after securing backing from Unite, the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union, the Communication Workers Union and the Fire Brigades Union. Seen as a Corbyn loyalist, she was one of a new generation of MPs on the left of the party. She formed part of Mr Corbyn’s inner circle and represented Labour in an election TV debate last year. She is widely regarded as the preferred candidate of Mr Corbyn and his shadow chancellor, John McDonnell. But critics of the current leadership have accused her of representing “continuity Corbyn”. In her candidate statement, Mrs Long-Bailey said: “To realise collective aspiration, Labour must take on vested interests, not accommodate them. “Whether we live Blyth or Brixton, my vision of aspirational socialism and a democratic revolution will excite a movement for renewal.” Lisa Nandy
Labour leadership election odds: Lisa Nandy


thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Brexit LIVE: Andrew Neil backs WTO total regulatory freedom – ‘EU’s worst nightmare’

Trade deal negotiations are yet to begin but already the UK and European Union are at loggerheads over the conditions around the post-Brexit future trading relationship between the two sides .
Boris Johnson wants a Canada-style agreement with Brussels signed before the end of the transition period in December , but this option has been brutally slapped down by leading EU figures , including chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier .
The huge gap between the two sides has once again increased the likelihood of a no deal Brexit scenario , and Britain leaving the EU abiding by rules set by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cry , veteran broadcaster Mr Neil tweeted : “ I do wish British journalists — esp Brussels-based — would stop repeating the false mantra that the EU holds all the cards in upcoming negotiations .
“ It holds many , perhaps more than UK.
” “ But if UK left on WTO rules it would have total regulatory freedom .
EU ’ s worst nightmare.
” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed the EU would be “ fine ” with Britain leaving the bloc on EU terms , after she accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign an ambitious free-trade agreement with Brussels - in a no deal challenge to the Prime Minister .
She voiced concerns over the Prime Minister ’ s move towards an “ Australia-style ” in order to avoid EU ’ s so-called “ level-playing field ” demands on rules and standards .
Ms von der Leyen said : “ Australia , without any doubt is a strong ever like minded partner , but the European Union does not have a trade agreement is Australia .
“ We are currently trading on WTO terms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Well , we are fine with that without any question.
” Four major contributors to the EU ’ s budget are continuing to stand firm at the emergency summit in Brussels , insisting they would not pay more into the bloc ’ s long-term spending package .
The `` Frugal Four '' of Austria , Denmark , the Netherlands and Sweden believe the EU 's 2021-2027 budget , should amount to one percent of the bloc ’ s gross national income ( GNI ) .
But European Council President Charles Michel has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of GNI .
The European Parliament wants an ambitious 1.3 percent , while the European Commission prefers 1.11 percent .
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said : `` I can understand that when you 're a prime minister in a country that has poor regions , infrastructures , I can understand that ... but when it comes to the percentage , I stand firm.
” Asked whether the standoff can be resolved , Ms Frederiksen said : `` No , I do n't think so .
I 'm willing to stay , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
But no , I do n't think we 're going to reach an agreement . ''
There is mounting panic in Brussels amid fears that Boris Johnson could rip up their Brexit withdrawal agreement in a move that the BBC described as an `` EU nightmare and a Brexiteer dream '' .
The EU is increasingly concerned that Boris Johnson ’ s Brexit plan could see the UK surpass the Brussels-led bloc .
This follows claims that the British Prime Minister has outmanoeuvred his European rivals by potentially ripping up his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin .
The BBC ’ s Lewis Goodall described the latest developments as an “ EU nightmare and a Brexiteer dream ” .
Earlier this week , the UK ’ s chief negotiator David Frost stunned Brussels after he insisted that signing up to EU standards would defeat the purpose of Brexit .
In a rare public speech at a university in Brussels on Monday , Mr Frost said : `` We believe that sovereignty is meaningful and what it enables us to do is to set out rules for our own benefit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiating position which might move under pressure - it is the point of the whole project . ''
12.03pm update : Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions ?
VOTE HERE Brussels is today hosting the second day of the crucial summit to establish the EU 's long-term budget plan .
But do you think the bloc will collapse with the UK 's monetary contribution ?
EU leaders met on Thursday in order to discuss how to fill an estimated €75billion ( £62billion ) funding gap following the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Termed as the Multiannual Financial Framework , leaders will again today discuss how they will continue funding today at the crunch summit .
European Council President , Charles Michel , has put forward a plan to spend an estimated €1.095trillion ( £916billion ) over the seven years but has faced stern opposition over the proposal .
With the EU under pressure , we ’ re asking Express.co.uk readers , ‘ Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions ?
’ France was forced to deny striking a deal on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsidies for its farmers after an embarrassing ministerial mistake .
griculture minister Didier Guillaume said President Emmanuel Macron had “ obtained ” an agreement to keep the current Common Agricultural Policy spending at an EU summit in Brussels .
Mr Guillaume said : “ We have won the first battle , the Commission had a proposal that was no tolerable for €370 billion.
” Paris wants to maintain the current €375 billion farming budget in the EU ’ s trillion euro cash coffers .
“ The President of the Republic has already obtained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister claimed .
But sources were quick to rebuke the incorrect claim as the bitter dispute over the bloc ’ s next seven-year budget rumbles on in the Belgian capital .
9.20am update : Give them a big , fat ZERO !
’ Boris urged to give NOTHING away to EU in Brexit trade talks Voters have demanded Boris Johnson walk away from the EU in an exclusive Express.co.uk poll that saw a staggering 91 percent of respondents opt to give Brussels absolutely nothing in a post-Brexit trade deal .
A massive 12,708 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Britain having to face trade-offs in a future UK-EU agreement they would give nothing away at all .
This is compared to seven percent who said they would hand back the Elgin Marbles , which is 888 readers .
Up to 200 people said they would give the EU access to British fishing waters , which was one percent .
Finally , 197 people said they would give Spain Gibraltar , which is British-owned overseas territory .
This amounted to one percent of participants .
Data was collected on February 20 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13,993 take part .
9.11am update : Czech PM warns we can ‘ go home ’ if countries insist on lower EU budget Andrej Babis warned `` we can go straight home '' from the EU leaders summit if a quartet of countries maintained their stance to limit the bloc 's next budget .
He tweeted : `` If the group of four rich countries ( of ) Sweden , Denmark , the Netherlands and Austria insist ( on this ) , we can go straight home.
” Mr Babis added the countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the budget than the proposals put forward by European Council President Charles Michel .
The Government ’ s newly proposed closure of UK borders to low-skilled workers after Brexit could drive vulnerable EU citizens into modern slavery , charities have warned .
They claimed the ban would ; lead to a surge in the black market for low-paid workers that could be exploited by criminals .
Charities have warned it will impact EU citizens already in the country who may not be aware of their legal rights after Brexit , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , offices , farms and construction sites , who could be at risk of being brought into the UK by traffickers .
Barbara Drozdowicz , chief executive of the East European Resource Centre , told The Guardian : “ Let ’ s not kid ourselves : someone will have to do the dirty , low-paid jobs , from construction to food processing to social care .
Where are these workers going to come from ?
” “ Even now , as eastern Europeans have full access to labour market , Poles and Romanians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are reported victims of modern slavery in the UK .
“ It is easy to imagine how increasing pressure to drive down labour costs ( as the supply of low-skilled workers weakens ) will translate into much more severe coercion and abuse.
” 8.44am update : Talks to resume as EU leaders argue over how to plug huge Brexit hole The EU ’ s 27 remaining leaders will resume talks on Friday aimed at resolving the bitter stand-off over the bloc ’ s €1trillion budget for the next seven years .
European Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , held several meetings with each of the leaders overnight .
The UK left the EU on January 31 , and leader re keen to prove Europe can still forge ahead towards a bright future .
But Brexit has left them with a sizeable hole to fill - about €75billion ( £63billion ) over seven years .
8.27am update : Brexit doesn ’ t mean we need to give up ambitions - Macron warning to EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has warned fellow EU leader Brexit can not be used as an excuse to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget or limit the European Project .
The EU27 are bitterly divided over how to fill the huge €75billion ( £63billion ) Brexit has blown in the EU ’ s coffers .
Britain would still have been a key contributor to the EU budget over seven years from 2021 if it was still a member state .
Mr Macron said as he arrived at the first summit since Britain left the bloc on January 31 : “ It is unacceptable to think that because the UK is no longer part of the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our ambitions .
“ For me there is no compromise if we ’ re compromising European ambitions.
” 7.56am update : Transition period will NOT be extended beyond December - economists poll The transition period for the UK and EU to agree a post-Brexit trade deal will not be pushed beyond the December deadline , according to over two-thirds of economists polled by Reuters .
Boris Johnson has pledged the transition period wo ; ; not be extended beyond this year , and 24 of 34 economists polled by Reuters from February 17-20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those polled said the most likely result was a EU-UK free-trade agreement .
Peter Dixon at Commerzbank said : The UK government is unlikely to want to cross what appears to be such a major red line by agreeing an extension .
“ Instead , the government will likely try and secure a narrow trade deal in areas where the UK 's economic interests are best served.
” Sir John Curtice has outlined the EU 's biggest fears ahead of critical negotiations with Britain on a post-Brexit trade deal .
During an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU was fearful the UK would “ crash out ” with no deal and still remain prosperous .
He added , at the other side of the spectrum , the EU would not like to see the UK retain the benefits of being a member in a newly formed trade relationship .
Sir John said : “ At the end of the day what the European Union would be concerned about on Brexit is the UK crashing out without a trade deal .
“ The EU would not like the UK to crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffer .
“ They wouldn ’ t like Britain to manage to negotiate whatever difficulties that arise relatively successfully .
“ Equally , you will have to bear in mind what other things the EU won ’ t want to come out of this post-Brexit trade negotiation process .
“ They don ’ t want the UK to leave the EU and still retain most of what they would regard as the advantages of membership .
“ They will not want to go down that path either .
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EU budget: Leo Varadkar slams ‘unacceptable’ demands
Trade deal negotiations are yet to begin but already the UK and European Union are at loggerheads over the conditions around the post-Brexit future trading relationship between the two sides. Boris Johnson wants a Canada-style agreement with Brussels signed before the end of the transition period in December, but this option has been brutally slapped down by leading EU figures, including chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. The huge gap between the two sides has once again increased the likelihood of a no deal Brexit scenario, and Britain leaving the EU abiding by rules set by the WTO.
If UK left on WTO rules it would have total regulatory freedom. EU’s worst nightmare Andrew Neil
But in a rallying cry, veteran broadcaster Mr Neil tweeted: “I do wish British journalists — esp Brussels-based — would stop repeating the false mantra that the EU holds all the cards in upcoming negotiations. “It holds many, perhaps more than UK.” “But if UK left on WTO rules it would have total regulatory freedom. EU’s worst nightmare.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed the EU would be “fine” with Britain leaving the bloc on EU terms, after she accused Boris Johnson of backsliding on promises to sign an ambitious free-trade agreement with Brussels - in a no deal challenge to the Prime Minister.
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson is at loggerheads with the EU over a free trade agreement
Leo Varadkar slammed the EU budget proposals as 'unacceptable'
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She voiced concerns over the Prime Minister’s move towards an “Australia-style” in order to avoid EU’s so-called “level-playing field” demands on rules and standards. Ms von der Leyen said: “Australia, without any doubt is a strong ever like minded partner, but the European Union does not have a trade agreement is Australia. “We are currently trading on WTO terms. And if this is the British choice. Well, we are fine with that without any question.” FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE BREXIT UPDATES:
Brexit news: Boris Johnson poses with the post-Brexit blue UK passport
Brexit latest: Andrew Neil warned Britain leaving on WTO terms would be the 'EU's worst nightmare'
9.54pm update: Boris Johnson shows off new blue passport Number 10 posted snaps of the Prime Minister posing with the new UK blue passport on their Flickr page. In the photos, Boris Johnson is seen relaxing on a plane and holding up the new post-Brexit document. Brexiteers have long-awaited the return of the traditional British passport. Blue passports were first used in the UK in 1921. 8.47pm update: Boris Johnson set for Brexit showdown with EU Boris Johnson is ready to defy the EU by breaking away from the bloc's food safety standards, it has been claimed - with the decision set to be confirmed at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). And an economist has told Express.co.uk it is vital for the Prime Minister and his team to “push the envelope” as far as possible when it comes to the existing Brexit withdrawal agreement – because being too closely aligned with EU regulations will hamper the UK in future trade negotiations with other countries. The Prime Minister’s tough stance would undoubtedly enrage Brussels, who would regard such a move as a breach of transition rules within the withdrawal agreement. For the full story click here. 7.31pm update: Budget must take Brexit into account - Rutte Duth Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said the Netherlands is willing to throw more money into the EU common pot - but figures must take Brexit into account. 6.55pm update: John Redwood weighs in on EU budget row Tory MP for Wokingham Sir John Redwood has said the failure of European leaders to agree on a budget is a reminder of the huge loss Brexit represents for the bloc. Sir John said: “The EU rows over the budget remind them they are losing a big net contributor this year. “Most important we stop paying them soon and spend the money on our priorities. “Tax cuts for all and better budgets for schools and hospitals.” 6.49pm update: 'We need more time' - Charles Michel The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, who chaired the summit, said EU leader "need more time" to agree on a budget. He confirmed the two-day summit had ended without a breakthrough. 6.44pm update: Not possible to agree on budget today, Macron tells reporters 6.43pm update: No decision on next EU budget talks - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said European leaders have not agreed when to hold the next round of talks on an EU budget. 6.41pm update: Brussels summit ends in failure The EU's special summit has come to a close after leaders failed to reach a deal on a long-term budget. Two days of talks came to an abrupt end on Friday, officials said. The 27 leaders had been locked in a standoff over the 2021-27 budget, with a gulf between countries that are net recipients of funds and wealthier member states who were determined to rein in spending. 6.23pm update: The summit on the EU's budget has officially ended, an official has confirmed
Leo Varadkar arrives in Brussels for the summit on the EU budget
Brexit latest: The EU is increasingly concerned that Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan could see the UK surpass Brussels
5.42pm update: Anti-EU think-tank blasts 'Brexit solidarity' Pro-Brexit think-tank The Bruges Group has tweeted: "Caretaker Irish PM Varadkar reportedly considers EU budget proposals unacceptable. "Alas, he is about to learn the hard way that the EU doesn’t really care about Ireland and that the “solidarity” during Brexit negotiations was just an attempt to leverage the border against [the UK]." 5.14pm update: EU 'doesn't give a monkey's' about Varadkar Former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney has blasted the EU as leaders squabble over the bloc's budget. Mr Daubney said it was clear Brussels does not care about the interests of each member state. And he said Ireland's leader, Leo Varadkar, has only just woken up to this reality. Mr Daubney said: "Let’s all cry a river for little Leo Varadkar - who has finally realised the EU don’t give a monkey’s about him, Ireland nor anything else other than their own domination." 3.06pm update: Spanish farmers fear no future for countryside Thousands of farmers took to the streets of Murcia in Southern Spain on Friday, blocking streets with tractors and tossing vegetables to the ground in protest at low food prices and precarious working conditions. Similar demonstrations have sprung up around the country over the last month, part of a broader pattern of agricultural discontent across the European Union. According to Spain's UPA union, which represents small producers, average farm earnings fell by 9% in 2019 because of higher production costs and declining food prices as highly-competitive supermarket chains piled on the pressure and tariffs were imposed on some goods. 2.14pm update: Rupert Lowe weighs in after Varadkar slams EU budget Rupert Lowe has said the realities of Brexit are only sinking in for Leo Varadkar now after the Taoiseach slammed the EU budget as "unacceptable". The former Brexit Party MEP said: "Varadkar is saying the current EU budget is unacceptable as Ireland would pay more and get less. "Are the realities of Brexit finally setting in? "They've lost billions and billions from us leaving. "Either make cuts or someone pays more. Brits won't foot the bill forever!" 12.52pm update: Boris Johnson’s immigration rules could see thousands of British troops banned from army The Government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration rules could see thousands of foreign troops banned from joining the British Army, a former commander of British forces in Afghanistan has warned. Troop numbers have plummeted to their lowest number since the crimean War at just 73,000 - with 6,000 foreign and Commonwealth soldiers posting a push to a target of 82,000. The £25,600-a-year salary threshold for skilled workers means Commonwealth recruits earning less than £16,000 could see thousands of them banned. Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British forces in Afghanistan, raged that while the British Army is trying desperately to boost the number of troops, the Government is making the job more difficult.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson's immigration plans have been criticised
12.50pm update: Ireland’s two biggest political parties meet for Government talks The leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail will meet early next week for what they described as exploratory talks as negotiations to form a government step up. Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin wants to form a coalition government but has ruled out governing with Sinn Fein, which surged at the poll and has an equal number of seats in the fractured parliament. Leo Varadkar’s Fine Gael won 35 seats in the 160-seat house to the 37 each held by Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein. It could take several weeks to form a Government with the risk of a second election if talks fail, meaning Ireland will be represented by a caretaker Government in the initial stages of post-Brexit trade talks. Mr Varadkar’s said in Brussels before attending the EU summit: "At that meeting we'll discuss ways forward and I will then report to the Fine Gael parliamentary party probably Wednesday or Thursday next week as to whether there's any basis for any further discussions.” 12.03pm update: Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions? VOTE HERE Brussels is today hosting the second day of the crucial summit to establish the EU's long-term budget plan. But do you think the bloc will collapse with the UK's monetary contribution? EU leaders met on Thursday in order to discuss how to fill an estimated €75billion (£62billion) funding gap following the UK’s departure from the bloc. Termed as the Multiannual Financial Framework, leaders will again today discuss how they will continue funding today at the crunch summit. European Council President, Charles Michel, has put forward a plan to spend an estimated €1.095trillion (£916billion) over the seven years but has faced stern opposition over the proposal. With the EU under pressure, we’re asking Express.co.uk readers, ‘Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions?’
Former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney said Leo Varadkar was waking up to the Brexit realities
10.54am update: ‘Frugal four’ EU nations stand firm on budget Four major contributors to the EU’s budget are continuing to stand firm at the emergency summit in Brussels, insisting they would not pay more into the bloc’s long-term spending package. The "Frugal Four" of Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden believe the EU's 2021-2027 budget, should amount to one percent of the bloc’s gross national income (GNI). But European Council President Charles Michel has tabled a draft budget of 1.074 percent of GNI. The European Parliament wants an ambitious 1.3 percent, while the European Commission prefers 1.11 percent. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said: "I can understand that when you're a prime minister in a country that has poor regions, infrastructures, I can understand that ... but when it comes to the percentage, I stand firm.” Asked whether the standoff can be resolved, Ms Frederiksen said: "No, I don't think so. I'm willing to stay, and I'm prepared to stay the whole weekend. But no, I don't think we're going to reach an agreement." 10.38am update: 'EU nightmare' Brexit panic erupts in Brussels following Boris' negotiation bombshell There is mounting panic in Brussels amid fears that Boris Johnson could rip up their Brexit withdrawal agreement in a move that the BBC described as an "EU nightmare and a Brexiteer dream". The EU is increasingly concerned that Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan could see the UK surpass the Brussels-led bloc. This follows claims that the British Prime Minister has outmanoeuvred his European rivals by potentially ripping up his Brexit withdrawal agreement before the trade talks begin. The BBC’s Lewis Goodall described the latest developments as an “EU nightmare and a Brexiteer dream”. Earlier this week, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost stunned Brussels after he insisted that signing up to EU standards would defeat the purpose of Brexit. In a rare public speech at a university in Brussels on Monday, Mr Frost said: "We believe that sovereignty is meaningful and what it enables us to do is to set out rules for our own benefit. "It isn't a simple negotiating position which might move under pressure - it is the point of the whole project."
Brexit latest: EU leaders are struggling to agree on the bloc's long-term budget
10.20am update: EU budget BLUNDER - France forced to deny Macron secured £370billion farming subsidies France was forced to deny striking a deal on the European Union budget that secures lucrative cash subsidies for its farmers after an embarrassing ministerial mistake. griculture minister Didier Guillaume said President Emmanuel Macron had “obtained” an agreement to keep the current Common Agricultural Policy spending at an EU summit in Brussels. Mr Guillaume said: “We have won the first battle, the Commission had a proposal that was no tolerable for €370 billion.” Paris wants to maintain the current €375 billion farming budget in the EU’s trillion euro cash coffers. “The President of the Republic has already obtained the 375 billion,” the agriculture minister claimed. But sources were quick to rebuke the incorrect claim as the bitter dispute over the bloc’s next seven-year budget rumbles on in the Belgian capital. 9.20am update: 'Give them a big, fat ZERO!’ Boris urged to give NOTHING away to EU in Brexit trade talks Voters have demanded Boris Johnson walk away from the EU in an exclusive Express.co.uk poll that saw a staggering 91 percent of respondents opt to give Brussels absolutely nothing in a post-Brexit trade deal. A massive 12,708 respondents said if faced with a choice of Britain having to face trade-offs in a future UK-EU agreement they would give nothing away at all. This is compared to seven percent who said they would hand back the Elgin Marbles, which is 888 readers. Up to 200 people said they would give the EU access to British fishing waters, which was one percent. Finally, 197 people said they would give Spain Gibraltar, which is British-owned overseas territory. This amounted to one percent of participants. Data was collected on February 20, 2020 between 12.30pm and 8pm and saw 13,993 take part.
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson has been urged to give the EU absolutely nothing in a trade deal
9.11am update: Czech PM warns we can ‘go home’ if countries insist on lower EU budget Andrej Babis warned "we can go straight home" from the EU leaders summit if a quartet of countries maintained their stance to limit the bloc's next budget. He tweeted: "If the group of four rich countries (of) Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Austria insist (on this), we can go straight home.” Mr Babis added the countries’ stance would mean €75billion less to the budget than the proposals put forward by European Council President Charles Michel. 9.07am update: Post-Brexit immigration rules could fuel modern slavery - warning The Government’s newly proposed closure of UK borders to low-skilled workers after Brexit could drive vulnerable EU citizens into modern slavery, charities have warned. They claimed the ban would ;lead to a surge in the black market for low-paid workers that could be exploited by criminals. Charities have warned it will impact EU citizens already in the country who may not be aware of their legal rights after Brexit, as well as others lured by cash-in-hand jobs in restaurants, offices, farms and construction sites, who could be at risk of being brought into the UK by traffickers. Barbara Drozdowicz, chief executive of the East European Resource Centre, told The Guardian: “Let’s not kid ourselves: someone will have to do the dirty, low-paid jobs, from construction to food processing to social care. Where are these workers going to come from?” “Even now, as eastern Europeans have full access to labour market, Poles and Romanians are two of five top nationalities who are reported victims of modern slavery in the UK. “It is easy to imagine how increasing pressure to drive down labour costs (as the supply of low-skilled workers weakens) will translate into much more severe coercion and abuse.”
Brexit latest: EU leaders are meeting to try and compromise over the bloc's seven-year budget
8.44am update: Talks to resume as EU leaders argue over how to plug huge Brexit hole The EU’s 27 remaining leaders will resume talks on Friday aimed at resolving the bitter stand-off over the bloc’s €1trillion budget for the next seven years. European Council President Charles Michel, the summit chairman, held several meetings with each of the leaders overnight. The UK left the EU on January 31, and leader re keen to prove Europe can still forge ahead towards a bright future. But Brexit has left them with a sizeable hole to fill - about €75billion (£63billion) over seven years. 8.27am update: Brexit doesn’t mean we need to give up ambitions - Macron warning to EU leaders Emmanuel Macron has warned fellow EU leader Brexit cannot be used as an excuse to cut the bloc’s trillion euro budget or limit the European Project. The EU27 are bitterly divided over how to fill the huge €75billion (£63billion) Brexit has blown in the EU’s coffers. Britain would still have been a key contributor to the EU budget over seven years from 2021 if it was still a member state. Mr Macron said as he arrived at the first summit since Britain left the bloc on January 31: “It is unacceptable to think that because the UK is no longer part of the EU, we need to give up on our ambitions. “For me there is no compromise if we’re compromising European ambitions.”
Brexit latest: Emmanuel Macron sent out aa warning to EU leaders over the bloc's budget
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--EU embarrassment: Moaning Merkel admits 'tough and difficult' times ahead after budget gap

The German chancellor cried of “ very tough and difficult negotiations ” on the new seven-year plan .
She ’ s desperate that the EU needs a quick agreement to ensure that funding can start in 2021 .
But she worries if it ’ ll be easy .
“ I do not yet know whether this will be successful , ” she said .
“ Because we feel that our concerns have not yet been sufficiently taken into account in many places.
” The European Council President Charles Michel , leading the talks , is proposing an overall budget of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.074 percent of the EU ’ s gross national income .
Germany , one of the highest contributors to the EU bloc , say however it ’ s too much for them to pay .
French President Emmanuel Macron has also moaned about EU state ’ s having to pay more : “ It would be unacceptable to have a Europe that compensates for the departure of the British by reducing its own means .
“ It will take the time needed to reach an ambitious agreement .
“ This could take several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Macron has loudly called for other member states to pour in cash , but has been quiet about how much France plans to contribute .
JUST IN : Meghan Markle shock : How Sussex brand has become even more valuable The 27 EU leaders are squabbling about how to split the money .
The €1 trillion budget has seen a £62 billion shortfall since Britain left the EU , with the countries not knowing how to fill the pot .
Smaller countries like Hungary and Poland want larger countries to pay more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for budget cuts .
Hungary and Poland may also fall foul of the “ rule of law procedure , ” which freezes funds for governments that breach the EU ’ s fundamental values like an independent judiciary .
EU at risk of eurosceptic surge amid ongoing budget clash [ INSIGHT ] EU DIVIDED : Merkel panic over Brexit black hole - ‘ Hard talks ahead ' [ VIDEO ] EU to face internal split as 'frugal ' member states demand discount [ INSIGHT ] The complicated talks are set to continue on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and problems .
Macron earlier called for budget rebates to be scrapped after the UK ’ s departure .
The UK agreed to have rebates on their financial input under Margeret Thatcher , which has led some EU officials to say that the process is 'archaic . '
Another EU official said : “ Frugal countries obviously can ’ t have both 1 percent and rebates.
” The member states also discussed how best to barter with Britain to regain access to it ’ s oceans .
With the UK ’ s departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s own fishing industries losing work and needing support .
This also holds true with the UK 's financial management sector , based mainly in London .
Boris Johnson has been urged to not give any leverage in deates about these industries , which has EU trading officials in France and Germany worried .

EU budget: Merkel ‘not happy’ with state of negotiations
The German chancellor cried of “very tough and difficult negotiations” on the new seven-year plan. She’s desperate that the EU needs a quick agreement to ensure that funding can start in 2021. But she worries if it’ll be easy. “I do not yet know whether this will be successful,” she said. “Because we feel that our concerns have not yet been sufficiently taken into account in many places.”
The European Council President Charles Michel, leading the talks, is proposing an overall budget of €1.09trn. That figure is equal to 1.074 percent of the EU’s gross national income. Germany, one of the highest contributors to the EU bloc, say however it’s too much for them to pay.
Moaning Merkel meets with EU officials before budget talks
BUDGET WOES at the EU trading block
French President Emmanuel Macron has also moaned about EU state’s having to pay more: “It would be unacceptable to have a Europe that compensates for the departure of the British by reducing its own means. “It will take the time needed to reach an ambitious agreement. “This could take several hours, several nights, several days.” Macron has loudly called for other member states to pour in cash, but has been quiet about how much France plans to contribute. JUST IN:Meghan Markle shock: How Sussex brand has become even more valuable
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Merkel walks pass the press unhappy with the days progress
The 27 EU leaders are squabbling about how to split the money. The €1 trillion budget has seen a £62 billion shortfall since Britain left the EU, with the countries not knowing how to fill the pot. Smaller countries like Hungary and Poland want larger countries to pay more, whereas Germany and France are calling for budget cuts. Hungary and Poland may also fall foul of the “rule of law procedure,” which freezes funds for governments that breach the EU’s fundamental values like an independent judiciary. DON'T MISS EU at risk of eurosceptic surge amid ongoing budget clash [INSIGHT]
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"TOUGH & DIFFICULT" negotiations with the smaller EU bloc countries ahead
Germany contributes one of the highest amounts to the EU budgets
The complicated talks are set to continue on Friday, after a full day of disagreement and problems. Macron earlier called for budget rebates to be scrapped after the UK’s departure. The UK agreed to have rebates on their financial input under Margeret Thatcher, which has led some EU officials to say that the process is 'archaic.' Another EU official said: “Frugal countries obviously can’t have both 1 percent and rebates.”
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The member states also discussed how best to barter with Britain to regain access to it’s oceans. With the UK’s departure the EU is concerned over it’s own fishing industries losing work and needing support. This also holds true with the UK's financial management sector, based mainly in London. Boris Johnson has been urged to not give any leverage in deates about these industries, which has EU trading officials in France and Germany worried.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--‘Give them a big, fat ZERO!’ Boris urged to give NOTHING away to EU in Brexit trade talks

A massive 12,708 respondents said if faced with a choice of Britain having to face trade-offs in a future UK-EU agreement they would give nothing away at all .
This is compared to seven percent who said they would hand back the Elgin Marbles , which is 888 readers .
Up to 200 people said they would give the EU access to British fishing waters , which was one percent .
Finally , 197 people said they would give Spain Gibraltar , which is British-owned overseas territory .
This amounted to one percent of participants .
Data was collected on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8pm and saw 13,993 take part .
Comments widely reflected the result of the poll .
One said : “ They can have Tony Blair if they really want him.
” Another added : “ Free trade deal means they keep dumping their stuff on us , we are better off without it.
” A third added : “ I wouldn ’ t give them the time of day !
” A fourth added : “ Give them a smile and view of our backs as we walk away.
” A fifth said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a no return policy !
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” Another added : “ What would I give them ?
A great big fat ZERO .
Zilch , nada , nowt.
” READ NOW : David Cameron 's assessment of EU summit exposed : ' I 'm now eurosceptic ' [ VIDEO ] Another said : “ Give them nothing .
They ’ ve negotiated in bad faith throughout .
Wipe the smirks from their faces , and wipe the floor with them.
” In the lead up to the talks , the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into UK waters post-Brexit .
Under the maligned Commons Fisheries Policy , all members of the EU are allowed equal access to the European Economic Zone .
Some in the UK , however , have claimed the policy is unequal due to the rich fishing waters around Great Britain .
The UK Government also intends to replicate a similar fishing deal to that of Norway whereby annual talks are held to establish fishing quotas .
DO N'T MISS : Emmanuel Macron insists Brussels will not 'compensate ' for Brexit [ NEWS ] EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Macron over budget chaos [ INSIGHT ] BBC back host who called Brexit day crowd 'very white ' [ VIDEO ] In an indication Mr Johnson will attempt to secure British fishing rights , the UK ’ s top Brexit negotiator , David Frost said this week the UK will “ set laws that suit us ” .
Mr Frost said : “ It is central to our vision that we must have the ability to set laws that suit us.
” This week , it emerged the EU will attempt to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a free trade deal .
A draft negotiating mandate circulated among European governments has stated a hardened stance on “ cultural objects ” .
In a drafted text of the agreement , it stated : “ The parties should address issues relating to the return or restitution of unlawfully removed cultural objects to their country of origin .
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Brexit: European Union budget to get smaller reveals Hahn
A massive 12,708 respondents said if faced with a choice of Britain having to face trade-offs in a future UK-EU agreement they would give nothing away at all. This is compared to seven percent who said they would hand back the Elgin Marbles, which is 888 readers. Up to 200 people said they would give the EU access to British fishing waters, which was one percent.
Finally, 197 people said they would give Spain Gibraltar, which is British-owned overseas territory. This amounted to one percent of participants. Data was collected on February 20, 2020 between 12.30pm and 8pm and saw 13,993 take part. Comments widely reflected the result of the poll. One said: “They can have Tony Blair if they really want him.”
Voters have demanded Boris Johnson walk away from the EU
Mr Johnson will attempt to secure British fishing rights
Another added: “Free trade deal means they keep dumping their stuff on us, we are better off without it.” A third added: “I wouldn’t give them the time of day!” A fourth added: “Give them a smile and view of our backs as we walk away.” A fifth said: “Give them Bercow and Blair on a no return policy!!!” Another added: “What would I give them? A great big fat ZERO. Zilch, nada, nowt.” READ NOW: David Cameron's assessment of EU summit exposed: 'I'm now eurosceptic' [VIDEO]
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This week, it emerged the EU will attempt to return the Elgin Marbles
Another said: “Give them nothing. They’ve negotiated in bad faith throughout. Wipe the smirks from their faces, and wipe the floor with them.” In the lead up to the talks, the EU has claimed Britain must allow foreign vessels into UK waters post-Brexit. Under the maligned Commons Fisheries Policy, all members of the EU are allowed equal access to the European Economic Zone. Some in the UK, however, have claimed the policy is unequal due to the rich fishing waters around Great Britain. The UK Government also intends to replicate a similar fishing deal to that of Norway whereby annual talks are held to establish fishing quotas. DON'T MISS:
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BBC back host who called Brexit day crowd 'very white' [VIDEO]
Data was collected on February 20, 2020 between 12.30pm and 8pm and saw 13,993 take part
In an indication Mr Johnson will attempt to secure British fishing rights, the UK’s top Brexit negotiator, David Frost said this week the UK will “set laws that suit us”. Mr Frost said: “It is central to our vision that we must have the ability to set laws that suit us.” This week, it emerged the EU will attempt to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece as part of a free trade deal. A draft negotiating mandate circulated among European governments has stated a hardened stance on “cultural objects”. In a drafted text of the agreement, it stated: “The parties should address issues relating to the return or restitution of unlawfully removed cultural objects to their country of origin.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Labour overhaul revealed: The faces you could see in Keir Starmer’s Labour cabinet

Sir Keir Starmer still has more than a month to go until he finds out whether he ’ s beaten @ @ @ @ @ Lisa Nandy to the top job .
However , polling and betting odds show the @ @ @ @ @ the clear favourite to win the contest and take over as leader of the Labour @ @ @ @ @ we see in his shadow cabinet ?
Sir Keir and his team have repeatedly said @ @ @ @ @ making or talking about appointments until after the contest has ended .
A senior member @ @ @ @ @ no decisions have been made , and said Sir Keir is completely focused on winning @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t stopped speculation building as to who we could see in a new @ @ @

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Sir Keir Starmer still has more than a month to go until he finds out whether he’s beaten fellow candidates Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy to the top job. However, polling and betting odds show the current shadow Brexit secretary as the clear favourite to win the contest and take over as leader of the Labour Party.
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So who could we see in his shadow cabinet? Sir Keir and his team have repeatedly said he won’t begin making or talking about appointments until after the contest has ended. A senior member of his team has insisted no decisions have been made, and said Sir Keir is completely focused on winning the contest. But that hasn’t stopped speculation building as to who we could see in a new shadow cabinet. READ MORE: Rebecca Long-Bailey HUMILIATED: Corbyn ally snubbed
Labour leadership latest news: Starmer is the runaway favourite to take over from Jeremy Corbyn
Labour leadership latest news: Labour leadership latest: The three leadership contestants - Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy
READ MORE Labour BOMBSHELL: Could Labour see return of ED MILIBAND if Keir wins? Allies of Sir Keir are calling for a total shake-up of senior staff, with few of Mr Corbyn’s cabinet expected to survive the leadership change. That said, there have been suggestions that Rebecca Long-Bailey, Sir Keir’s closest rival in the race, could make it into the shadow cabinet. There is a desire to bridge the gap between moderates and the hard-Left, and Mrs Long-Bailey’s appointment could go some way to achieve that. Sir Keir’s other rival in the race, Lisa Nandy, said on Thursday she would be “proud” to serve in the shadow cabinet of either of her competitors, if offered a role.
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Labour leadership latest news: Other senior MPs tipped for a prominent role under Sir Keir include Yvette Cooper
Ms Nandy resigned from the Labour frontbench and the shadow cabinet in the wake of the 2016 EU referendum as she and other Labour moderates criticised Mr Corbyn’s leadership. She has been a backbench MP ever since, but appears to now be lining up a return to frontbench politics. Other senior MPs tipped for a prominent role under Sir Keir include Yvette Cooper and Rachel Reeves. The biggest rumoured appointment so far has been former Labour leader Ed Miliband.
READ MORE Bravo Boris! IDS praises immigration plan and shames Labour According to the Telegraph, a prominent Labour figure said Sir Keir’s campaign team “highly rated” Mr Miliband, who they called a “giant on strategy”. The source said: “He genuinely is quite a giant on strategy and he’s a big figure. “He is a big backer of Keir and is well respected within the party.” However, others signalled that Mr Miliband could be offered a less prominent frontbench role. There are some concerns about having two male figures at the top of the party, with Labour the only major party never to have elected a female leader.
Labour leadership latest news: The biggest rumoured appointment so far has been former Labour leader Ed Miliband


thedailyexpress--2020-02-22--Boris to create 10 duty-free ports in post-Brexit boost to struggling industrial towns

Mr Johnson is also expected to back the HS2 link between London and the north and has told MPs to expect a decision `` within days '' .
Around £40 million will be pumped into pilots for new 5G mobile phone networks in rural areas as part of the investment to overhaul the country ’ s infrastructure .
Mr Johnson held talks with Tory MPs who took seats in Labour ’ s heartlands .
One said the PM is giving “ very positive responses ” to their ideas and it is like “ pushing at an open door ” because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repay the support of voters in their areas .
Ministers have launched a consultation on plans to create upto ten freeports that are open for business once the Brexit transition period is over at the end of the year .
Although Brussels does not completely outlaw the system , its state aid and customs rules make it difficult to introduce .
The reforms will slash red tape and taxes , allowing goods to be imported , stored and exported without tariffs being imposed or the need for time-consuming paperwork to be filled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods are put into the domestic market .
Parts can be processed into new goods in the free trading zones with duties only paid on the final product , which supporters say would boost manufacturing jobs and other types of employment locally .
A number of port areas have been pushing for the free trade zone status after Brexit , including Tees Valley .
It will also be open to areas with airports .
Treasury minister Rishi Sunak , who said : “ Freeports will unleash the potential in our proud historic ports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK as we level up .
They will attract new businesses , spreading jobs , investment and opportunity to towns and cities up and down the country .
“ This is all part of our mission as an open , outward-looking country , championing global free trade with vibrant Freeports that work for all of the UK.
” Mr Johnson has hinted he will press ahead with parts of HS2 , which is fiercely opposed by a significant number of his MPs , and is likely to announce his final decision tomorrow .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham is believed to be safe but other stretches could be reviewed .
Former leadership rival Jeremy Hunt urged him to `` go full speed ahead '' on the complete route to Manchester and Leeds .
The ex-Cabinet minister said he was `` ashamed '' of the country 's rail network and it needs to be `` sorted out '' .
`` I am a strong supporter of HS2 - I would go for HS3 , HS4 , ” he told Sophy Ridge on Sky News .
`` As someone who lived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state of our railways .
`` Nearly anywhere else you go in the world they have decent railways , which have had proper investment .
`` If we want to be a modern , 21st century country then it 's time we sorted that out .
`` I very much hope we go full speed ahead on that one . ''
Costs on the troubled HS2 rail link are “ out of control ” and could more than double to £107 billion , according to Lord Berkeley , who was deputy chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories have warned the scheme will mean decades of “ pain and disruption ” with even newly elected MPs warning they will vote against the “ catastrophic ” scheme .
But it has won crucial backing from Chancellor Sajid Javid .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has suggested a `` compromise '' could be reached that would involve putting working on the links north of Birmingham on hold to prioritise a new east-west rail link from Liverpool to Hull , dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail .
`` If you ask people in the North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people would say get east-west right , ” he said .
`` If government ministers are listening , I want to make an offer to them .

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Mr Johnson is also expected to back the HS2 link between London and the north and has told MPs to expect a decision "within days". Around £40 million will be pumped into pilots for new 5G mobile phone networks in rural areas as part of the investment to overhaul the country’s infrastructure. Mr Johnson held talks with Tory MPs who took seats in Labour’s heartlands.
One said the PM is giving “very positive responses” to their ideas and it is like “pushing at an open door” because he is keen to find ways to repay the support of voters in their areas. Ministers have launched a consultation on plans to create upto ten freeports that are open for business once the Brexit transition period is over at the end of the year. Although Brussels does not completely outlaw the system, its state aid and customs rules make it difficult to introduce. The reforms will slash red tape and taxes, allowing goods to be imported, stored and exported without tariffs being imposed or the need for time-consuming paperwork to be filled out. Charges are only imposed if the goods are put into the domestic market. Parts can be processed into new goods in the free trading zones with duties only paid on the final product, which supporters say would boost manufacturing jobs and other types of employment locally.
Boris Johnson is to create ten duty-free ports
A number of port areas have been pushing for the free trade zone status after Brexit, including Tees Valley. It will also be open to areas with airports. Treasury minister Rishi Sunak, who said: “Freeports will unleash the potential in our proud historic ports, boosting and regenerating communities across the UK as we level up. They will attract new businesses, spreading jobs, investment and opportunity to towns and cities up and down the country. “This is all part of our mission as an open, outward-looking country, championing global free trade with vibrant Freeports that work for all of the UK.” Mr Johnson has hinted he will press ahead with parts of HS2, which is fiercely opposed by a significant number of his MPs, and is likely to announce his final decision tomorrow. The high speed link from London to Birmingham is believed to be safe but other stretches could be reviewed. Former leadership rival Jeremy Hunt urged him to "go full speed ahead" on the complete route to Manchester and Leeds. The ex-Cabinet minister said he was "ashamed" of the country's rail network and it needs to be "sorted out".
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"I am a strong supporter of HS2 - I would go for HS3, HS4,” he told Sophy Ridge on Sky News. "As someone who lived in Japan I have always been ashamed at the state of our railways. "Nearly anywhere else you go in the world they have decent railways, which have had proper investment. "If we want to be a modern, 21st century country then it's time we sorted that out. "I very much hope we go full speed ahead on that one."
Jeremy Hunt said the UK should go full speed ahead the HS2
Costs on the troubled HS2 rail link are “out of control” and could more than double to £107 billion, according to Lord Berkeley, who was deputy chairman of a panel reviewing the project. Tories have warned the scheme will mean decades of “pain and disruption” with even newly elected MPs warning they will vote against the “catastrophic” scheme. But it has won crucial backing from Chancellor Sajid Javid. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has suggested a "compromise" could be reached that would involve putting working on the links north of Birmingham on hold to prioritise a new east-west rail link from Liverpool to Hull, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail. "If you ask people in the North which one would they prioritise, most people would say get east-west right,” he said. "If government ministers are listening, I want to make an offer to them.
Sajid Javid has backed the new inter-city rail line despite 'pain and disruption'


thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Sadiq Khan ‘completely understands’ why Boris Johnson was branded ‘racist’

Rap artist Dave branded the Prime Minister racist during a performance of his song ‘ Black ’ at the Brit Awards on Tuesday , before blasting the government ’ s handling of the Windrush scandal and the Grenfell Tower tragedy .
And the Mayor of London has backed up the rapper for his comments as he believes many people in London share this view .
However , Mr Khan said he personally did not believe Mr Johnson was a racist .
He told the Standard : “ He ’ s articulating the experiences and feelings of many Londoners I speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister but some of the things he has said would in any other walk of life have led to summary dismissal , let alone been rewarded .
“ I ’ m not sure if he ’ s a racist .
I think it ’ s possible to say things that are racist without being a racist.
” Mr Khan added he wishes Mr Johnson would “ wake up ” and realise that millions of black and minority ethnic Britons feel offended his comments .
This includes referring to Muslim women who wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or “ letter boxes ” .
He said : “ My advice to Boris Johnson is that he has to accept that , fairly or unfairly , there are people who think he ’ s racist .
READ MORE : Sadiq Khan admits he ’ s been texting unlikely ally Sajid Javid “ Fairly or unfairly , there are people who think he is Islamophobic .
“ What I would do if I were him is try to understand why people are saying this , and address those concerns .
“ It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , but also , you never know , it might mean him winning more votes next time .
“ What has he got to lose ?
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” Meanwhile , Home Secretary Priti Patel dismissed this label of Mr Johnson .
She told Sky News : “ Well , that ’ s utter nonsense , it really is .
“ I mean I don ’ t know what those comments are based on .

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Rap artist Dave branded the Prime Minister racist during a performance of his song ‘Black’ at the Brit Awards on Tuesday, before blasting the government’s handling of the Windrush scandal and the Grenfell Tower tragedy. And the Mayor of London has backed up the rapper for his comments as he believes many people in London share this view.
However, Mr Khan said he personally did not believe Mr Johnson was a racist. He told the Standard: “He’s articulating the experiences and feelings of many Londoners I speak to. “He’s our Prime Minister but some of the things he has said would in any other walk of life have led to summary dismissal, let alone been rewarded. “So, you know, I understand completely.
Sadiq Khan has blasted Boris Johnson over his comments
“I’m not sure if he’s a racist. I think it’s possible to say things that are racist without being a racist.” Mr Khan added he wishes Mr Johnson would “wake up” and realise that millions of black and minority ethnic Britons feel offended his comments. This includes referring to Muslim women who wear the burka as “bank robbers” or “letter boxes”. He said: “My advice to Boris Johnson is that he has to accept that, fairly or unfairly, there are people who think he’s racist. READ MORE: Sadiq Khan admits he’s been texting unlikely ally Sajid Javid
The Mayor of London believes many people in London share this view
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Mr Khan said he did not believe Mr Johnson was racist
“The fact that he’s not doing so and he appears to have a blind spot is the reason why people like Dave said what he said.” Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel dismissed this label of Mr Johnson. She told Sky News: “Well, that’s utter nonsense, it really is. “I mean I don’t know what those comments are based on.
Priti Patel dismissed this label of Mr Johnson
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Brexit warning: EU could crumble amid budget row as leaders ‘fight like rats in sacks!’

Heads of state were ferried out of Brussels on Friday evening after failing to reach a breakthrough on the seven-year budget at a two-day summit , with one slamming the Brussels chief for the “ unacceptable ” proposal .
European Council leader Charles Michel had hoped to win over the 27 leaders with his package - but it backfired with a standoff between “ frugal ” member states and poorer countries .
Express.co.uk weighed in on the dispute , with thousands responding to a poll which asked , “ Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents said “ yes ” while just 19 percent ( 1,231 ) said “ no ” .
Only three percent ( 239 ) of readers said they didn ’ t know .
A total of 6,584 people took part in the poll between 10.15am and 8pm on Friday , February 21 .
Some readers were quick to lay bare their true feelings towards the EU , with many saying the budget row was just one factor which would contribute to the bloc ’ s inevitable downfall .
One reader said : “ Remoaners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just fine without UK budget contributions , they would hardly notice our missing payments .
“ We Brexiteers said they would end up fighting like rats in sacks , the rich countries refusing to pay more , and the poor countries refusing any cuts to their handouts .
“ And so the Brexiteers were right again.
” Another said : “ I think we are now watching the beginning of the end of the EU , let ’ s hope it ’ s a slow excruciating implosion .
“ We should cause the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on .
Payback is going to be sweet and hilariously amusing.
” And a third summed up the situation by simply saying : “ I think it will collapse regardless.
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“ The EU ’ s days are numbered , ” they said .
However , one reader said while they did not expect Brexit to “ finish off the EU ” it would inevitably “ increase tensions and resentment witting the EU ” .
They added : “ This coupled with the ongoing euro crisis will be major contributors to its downfall .
It ’ s only a matter of time.
” Ireland ’ s leader was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today hitting out at Mr Michel ’ s proposal .
Leo Varadkar said what Mr Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen brought to the table was not good enough .
The Taoiseach said : “ I met with President Michel and President von der Leyen last night and the proposal on the table is one we can ’ t accept .
“ Essentially it means Ireland will contribute much more to the EU budget but will actually receive less back in terms of payments to Irish farmers and also funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

EU budget: Germany could pay 25% of total budget says expert
Heads of state were ferried out of Brussels on Friday evening after failing to reach a breakthrough on the seven-year budget at a two-day summit, with one slamming the Brussels chief for the “unacceptable” proposal. European Council leader Charles Michel had hoped to win over the 27 leaders with his package - but it backfired with a standoff between “frugal” member states and poorer countries. Express.co.uk weighed in on the dispute, with thousands responding to a poll which asked, “Do you think the EU will collapse without UK budget contributions?”
Seventy-eight percent (5,114) respondents said “yes” while just 19 percent (1,231) said “no”. Only three percent (239) of readers said they didn’t know. A total of 6,584 people took part in the poll between 10.15am and 8pm on Friday, February 21.
President Macron and Amelie de Montchalin leave a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels
Charles Michel admitted the summit had not led to a breakthrough
Some readers were quick to lay bare their true feelings towards the EU, with many saying the budget row was just one factor which would contribute to the bloc’s inevitable downfall. One reader said: “Remoaners used to say the EU would be just fine without UK budget contributions, they would hardly notice our missing payments. “We Brexiteers said they would end up fighting like rats in sacks, the rich countries refusing to pay more, and the poor countries refusing any cuts to their handouts. DON'T MISS Brexit LIVE: Terrified EU fears ‘beginning of end’ ahead of talks
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Angela Merkel said she did not know when the next round of budget talks would be held
Ireland's leader said he could not accept the budget proposal
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to reporters in Brussels
And yet another said once the UK “gets on our feet” after the Brexit transition period has ended and the economy thrives it would inspire member states to follow suit. “The EU’s days are numbered,” they said. However, one reader said while they did not expect Brexit to “finish off the EU” it would inevitably “increase tensions and resentment witting the EU”. They added: “This coupled with the ongoing euro crisis will be major contributors to its downfall. It’s only a matter of time.”
The Brexit issue leaves a huge funding hole in the EU budget
Ireland’s leader was among a chorus of voices in Brussels today hitting out at Mr Michel’s proposal. Leo Varadkar said what Mr Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen brought to the table was not good enough. The Taoiseach said: “I met with President Michel and President von der Leyen last night and the proposal on the table is one we can’t accept. “Essentially it means Ireland will contribute much more to the EU budget but will actually receive less back in terms of payments to Irish farmers and also funds for regional development and social development.”
Leo Varadkar arrives at the summit in Brussels
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-21--Sadiq Khan issues WARNING Labour could LOSE crunch London Mayor race – ‘Don’t presume!’

The current London Mayor reminded the Labour Party they could end up losing the contest - just two months after they catastrophically lost in the December election , triggering leader Jeremy Corbyn ’ s departure .
In a stark warning over how territory can quickly change , using Scotland and the North as an example , he said : “ Don ’ t presume that the reason why Labour has worked in London is because of something inherent in London .
“ Ten years ago , people said Scotland is a Labour country , so we must never be complacent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London was because of damn hard work and leadership.
” Mr Khan also gave his own insight into why he believed Labour lost so badly in the general election .
He said : “ You can ’ t equivocate on some of the most important issues of the day like Brexit and sit on the fence .
You end up pleasing nobody.
” Despite this , he said he could teach Labour a thing or two about winning elections .
He said : “ There was a route to winning the election where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve always voted Labour to win .
“ That ’ s not the sort of mayor I wanted to be .
I hope I ’ ve shown I am a mayor for all boroughs .
The same goes for national politics.
” He added : “ Over the years , I ’ ve spent a lot of time talking to chief executives , investors , innovators but also…to people who work in retail , hospitality and bus depots.
” When asked about who he would vote for in the Labour leadership contest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ a lot ” for him to vote for Rebecca Long-Bailey .
He added : “ We ’ re going to have to learn the lessons of the past and choose somebody who ’ s going to get back into the habit of winning again.
” Three candidates remain in the Labour leadership race - shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey , Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer .
Sir Keir looks set to win the top job but an upset isn ’ t out of the question .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'Mother Theresa of Remainers ' [ NEWS ] Sir Kier won the backing of Unison , the shopworkers ’ union Usdaw , and the Socialist Environment and Resources Association ( Sera ) , an affiliate group , and workers ’ union Community .
A supporter of remaining in the EU , Sir Keir was director of public prosecutions before becoming MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 .
But critics have accused him of pushing Labour into its “ renegotiate then referendum ” Brexit position ahead of the 2019 election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1935 .
In his candidate statement , Sir Kier said : “ I ’ m now standing to be leader of our Labour Party because I ’ m determined to unite our movement , take on the Tories and build a better future .
“ Labour only wins when we ’ re united and when we have a radical vision of the future that people can trust.
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The current London Mayor reminded the Labour Party they could end up losing the contest - just two months after they catastrophically lost in the December election, triggering leader Jeremy Corbyn’s departure. In a stark warning over how territory can quickly change, using Scotland and the North as an example, he said: “Don’t presume that the reason why Labour has worked in London is because of something inherent in London. “Ten years ago, people said Scotland is a Labour country, so we must never be complacent. The reason we did well in London was because of damn hard work and leadership.”
Mr Khan also gave his own insight into why he believed Labour lost so badly in the general election. He said: “You can’t equivocate on some of the most important issues of the day like Brexit and sit on the fence. You end up pleasing nobody.” Despite this, he said he could teach Labour a thing or two about winning elections. He said: “There was a route to winning the election where I could just rely upon those who’ve always voted Labour to win. “That’s not the sort of mayor I wanted to be. I hope I’ve shown I am a mayor for all boroughs. The same goes for national politics.”
The current London Mayor reminded the Labour Party they could end up losing the contest
Mr Khan also gave his own insight into why he believed Labour lost in the general election
He added: “Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to chief executives, investors, innovators but also…to people who work in retail, hospitality and bus depots.” When asked about who he would vote for in the Labour leadership contest, he said simply it would take “a lot” for him to vote for Rebecca Long-Bailey. He added: “We’re going to have to learn the lessons of the past and choose somebody who’s going to get back into the habit of winning again.” Three candidates remain in the Labour leadership race - shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey, Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir looks set to win the top job but an upset isn’t out of the question. READ NOW: Sadiq Khan brutally mocked as 'Mother Theresa of Remainers' [NEWS]
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The new leader to take over from Mr Corbyn will be announced in April
Sir Kier won the backing of Unison, the shopworkers’ union Usdaw, and the Socialist Environment and Resources Association (Sera), an affiliate group, and workers’ union Community. A supporter of remaining in the EU, Sir Keir was director of public prosecutions before becoming MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015. But critics have accused him of pushing Labour into its “renegotiate then referendum” Brexit position ahead of the 2019 election, which produced the worst electoral defeat since 1935. In his candidate statement, Sir Kier said: “I’m now standing to be leader of our Labour Party because I’m determined to unite our movement, take on the Tories and build a better future. “Labour only wins when we’re united and when we have a radical vision of the future that people can trust.” DON'T MISS:
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