thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Britons furious at EU fishing demand: 'This is about something money can’t buy - FREEDOM!'

Brexit talks remain deadlocked over the contentious issue of fishing and angry Britons have hit out against the EU ’ s recent plot for its fisherman to catch just six miles from the UK coast .
Express.co.uk readers warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson “ enough is enough ” and said it was about time he told the EU it was the UK ’ s “ final offer ” on fishing .
It comes after it emerged EU officials have asked for access to waters six to 12 miles from Britain ’ s coast as Brexit talks go down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with one writing : “ When will people get it in to their heads THIS ISSUE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE % OF GDP .
“ IT 'S ABOUT SOMETHING MONEY CA N'T BUY : SOVEREIGNTY , FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE.
” Another posted : “ Why is Boris still talking to these idiots ?
” One added : “ Why on Earth would the UK allow this ?
What is in it for us ?
Not like there is even any goodwill left between us anymore !
“ Only reason negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the amount of Remainers we have.
” A reader said : “ Can you run it past me again Mr. Johnson - WHY you are still talking to these CLOWNS ?
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Macron backs Boris 'into position he can not accept' Another said : `` They are having a laugh , six miles .
I am sick and tired of all their pathetic demands .
After this give them nothing .
They are our waters .
Enough is enough leave now , with no deal.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s simple .
Tell them that they 've had our FINAL offer on fishing , no more discussions on it.
” Another said : “ What will it take for Boris to put a stop to the talks .
Enough is enough .
Boris owes it to our fishermen to be back in business and make a decent living from the dangerous work they do.
” With less than four weeks left until the UK finally exits the EU 's orbit on December 31 , both sides are asking each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how to resolve any future disputes .
As talks go down to the wire , a senior British government source warned that while a deal was still possible , the prospect of a breakthrough was slipping after the EU pushed for more concessions .
European Council President Charles Michel said the next few days would decide matters and the 27 EU leaders holding a virtual summit on December 10-11 would take a position .
He said : ” The real question is - Which political , economic , social project do they @ @ @ @ @ @

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Brexit talks remain deadlocked over the contentious issue of fishing and angry Britons have hit out against the EU’s recent plot for its fisherman to catch just six miles from the UK coast. Express.co.uk readers warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson “enough is enough” and said it was about time he told the EU it was the UK’s “final offer” on fishing.
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It comes after it emerged EU officials have asked for access to waters six to 12 miles from Britain’s coast as Brexit talks go down to the wire. But readers mocked the EU, with one writing: “When will people get it in to their heads THIS ISSUE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE % OF GDP. “IT'S ABOUT SOMETHING MONEY CAN'T BUY: SOVEREIGNTY, FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE.”
Britons have reacted in fury at the EU's latest fishing demands on Brexit
The EU made demands for its fisherman to catch just six miles from the UK coast
Another posted: “Why is Boris still talking to these idiots?” One added: “Why on Earth would the UK allow this? What is in it for us? Not like there is even any goodwill left between us anymore! “Only reason negotiations have gone on for so long is because of the amount of Remainers we have.” A reader said: “Can you run it past me again Mr. Johnson - WHY you are still talking to these CLOWNS?” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Macron backs Boris 'into position he cannot accept'
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Brexit talks are down to the wire
With less than four weeks left until the UK finally exits the EU's orbit on December 31, both sides are asking each other to compromise on fishing
Fishing contributed just 0.03 percent of British economic output in 2019
Another said: "They are having a laugh, six miles. I am sick and tired of all their pathetic demands. After this give them nothing. They are our waters. Enough is enough leave now, with no deal.” An Express.co.uk reader wrote: “It’s simple. Tell them that they've had our FINAL offer on fishing, no more discussions on it.” Another said: “What will it take for Boris to put a stop to the talks. Enough is enough. Boris owes it to our fishermen to be back in business and make a decent living from the dangerous work they do.” With less than four weeks left until the UK finally exits the EU's orbit on December 31, both sides are asking each other to compromise on fishing, state aid and how to resolve any future disputes.
EU countries most reliant on UK fishing waters
As talks go down to the wire, a senior British government source warned that while a deal was still possible, the prospect of a breakthrough was slipping after the EU pushed for more concessions. European Council President Charles Michel said the next few days would decide matters and the 27 EU leaders holding a virtual summit on December 10-11 would take a position. He said: ”The real question is - Which political, economic, social project do they want for their own future?


thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Sadiq Khan shamed for 'cronyism' - TfL chiefs' £8.3m bonuses agreed WEEKS before bailout

Days before the first coronavirus lockdown in March , Deputy London Mayor Heidi Alexander agreed to pay management at Transport @ @ @ @ @ bonuses .
She also approved seven new roles with salaries of more than £100,000 each @ @ @ @ @ on March 11 despite TfL already seeing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on services @ @ @ @ @ the bonuses were agreed , TfL announced it would be undertaking extra cleaning and launching @ @ @ @ @ programme to prevent the out of control spread of Covid in the capital .
Weeks @ @ @ @ @ Government was to bail out the transport network in London due to its high level @ @ @ @ @ , Conservative Candidate for London Mayor , has accused Mr Khan of `` cronyism '' @ @ @ @ @ just weeks before TfL had to be saved from bankruptcy .
READ MORE : Sadiq @ @ @ @ @ Sunak of failing to help London

Sadiq Khan slammed by Bailey over 'failure' as Mayor of London
Days before the first coronavirus lockdown in March, Deputy London Mayor Heidi Alexander agreed to pay management at Transport for London approximately £8.3million in bonuses. She also approved seven new roles with salaries of more than £100,000 each.
The payments were agreed on March 11 despite TfL already seeing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on services. Just 24 hours before the bonuses were agreed, TfL announced it would be undertaking extra cleaning and launching an "enhanced disinfectant" programme to prevent the out of control spread of Covid in the capital. Weeks later it was announced the Government was to bail out the transport network in London due to its high level of debts. Shaun Bailey, Conservative Candidate for London Mayor, has accused Mr Khan of "cronyism" by awarding millions in bonuses just weeks before TfL had to be saved from bankruptcy. READ MORE: Sadiq Khan sparks fury after accusing Sunak of failing to help London
Sadiq Khan has been accused of failing Londoners over his TfL management
He said: “Days before the first lockdown, with TfL about to go bankrupt, big bonuses for Sadiq Khan’s cronies were signed off as were increases in the number of TfL staff paid over £100,000. "TfL employees earning more than £100,000 a year has increased by nearly 100 to 557 since Sadiq Khan took office and the bill for the six-figure salaries has increased by 15.8 percent to an eye-watering £73million. "It’s no wonder that Khan has racked up £9.56billion in wasteful spending. The 2019/20 bonuses signed off by Mr Khan's deputy mayor have been deferred until June next year because of the pandemic. READ MORE: Shaun Bailey gains on Labour's Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race
TfL introduced coronavirus plans 24 hours before approving the bonuses
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Sadiq Khan has been accused of bankrupting TfL even before coronavirus
Heidi Alexander (right) has been criticised for approving the bonuses
When Boris Johnson left his job as London Mayor, the transport network was in £9.15billion of debt. However, accounts for the three years up to April 2019 - nearly 12 months before Covid hit the UK, indicate the debt had rocketed too £11.18billion in real terms. In October the Prime Minister accused his successor of failing to manage the finances of TfL throughout his tenure in the job. Mr Johnson said: "The current mayor of London had effectively bankrupted TfL before coronavirus had even hit and left a massive black hole in its finances.
Shaun Bailey has demanded the bonuses be scrapped
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Starmer crisis: Labour cabinet members to resign if leader backs Johnson's Brexit deal

Yesterday , the Opposition leader revealed he was consulting across his party on whether Labour MPs should back a deal if it comes to a vote in the Commons .
He said if the choice is between a deal or no deal , a deal is “ in the national interest ” .
But he is facing a crisis after at least one shadow Cabinet member and several ministers will consider resigning if Labour supports Boris Johnson ’ s agreement .
Anneliese Dodds , the shadow chancellor , is believed to be among those in favour of abstaining .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oxford East .
When asked whether they would resign , one shadow Cabinet Minister told The Times : “ It would be a tough one .
“ I ’ m not sure how I could vote for it.
” Another added : “ We also know it will be catastrophic for jobs and the economy .
“ How can you challenge the Government when you helped facilitate it ?
READ MORE : Boris Johnson set to sign comprehensive travel deal with Switzerland “ We should abstain and let the Tories own it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour agree to the deal it would be “ putting two fingers up to the people ” who backed Brexit .
Former Cabinet Minister Ben Bradshaw said backing the deal would be Sir Keir ’ s “ first mistake ” .
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Another Labour official told Playbook last night : “ There are healthy discussions about what to do if and when we get a deal .
“ But everyone is clear - the divides of Leave and Remain are over and this is about how we go forward as a country.
” Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has also said he wants to move on .

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Yesterday, the Opposition leader revealed he was consulting across his party on whether Labour MPs should back a deal if it comes to a vote in the Commons. He said if the choice is between a deal or no deal, a deal is “in the national interest”.
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But he is facing a crisis after at least one shadow Cabinet member and several ministers will consider resigning if Labour supports Boris Johnson’s agreement. Anneliese Dodds, the shadow chancellor, is believed to be among those in favour of abstaining. The former MEP represents the pro-Remain seat in Oxford East. Other Shadow Cabinet Ministers include Emily Thornberry, David Lammy, Bridget Phillipson, Marsha de Cordova and Ian Murray.
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Keir Starmer torn on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal
When asked whether they would resign, one shadow Cabinet Minister told The Times: “It would be a tough one. “I’m not sure how I could vote for it.” Another added: “We also know it will be catastrophic for jobs and the economy. “How can you challenge the Government when you helped facilitate it? READ MORE: Boris Johnson set to sign comprehensive travel deal with Switzerland
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Where a no deal Brexit would hit the hardest
He also warned Labour members will “find it hard to understand whipping Labour MPs to support a Boris Johnson Brexit deal”. Another Labour official told Playbook last night: “There are healthy discussions about what to do if and when we get a deal. “But everyone is clear - the divides of Leave and Remain are over and this is about how we go forward as a country.” Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has also said he wants to move on.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Sturgeon 'playing politics' with Covid as SNP 'squanders £1BN' in brazen independence bid

The SNP has been confronted over its spending during the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland .
Dan Vevers , a political reporter at The Scottish Sun , asked Deputy First Minister John Swinney about how this may relate to the party 's bid for independence .
During Scotland 's daily Covid briefing , he brought up accusations of the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon potentially `` playing politics with the pandemic '' .
He asked : `` Up to £1billion of the £8.2billion the Scottish Government has received from the UK Government could be unspent , according to the latest research .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the announcements at the SNP conference ?
`` The First Minister insisted independence was needed for the recovery , and the SNP has picked a fight with the UK Government over the £500 bonus .
`` Does this all show that you 're now playing politics with the pandemic ? ''
READ MORE : Sturgeon warned 'EU will turn Scotland away ' without euro The SNP chief was quick to deny this was the case , simply stating : `` No . ''
He added : `` We have resources available to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary .
`` She makes decisions on the justifiable use of public expenditure for a variety of different issues and of course we have put in place substantial support to individual businesses around the country .
`` And we have recently announced more support to businesses – the £100 child payment which we have approved as well is a very important support to families who are facing difficulties in these circumstances . ''
He also pointed to the money allocated by Westminster in order to help the SNP government provide free school meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate measures we are taking and demonstrate rational decisions . ''
The row comes as the Fraser of Allander Institute think tank has estimated the First Minister 's government is sitting on £1billion in unallocated cash and dismissed a plea for the UK Treasury to not tax a £500 bonus to Scottish healthcare workers as a political stunt .
Ms Sturgeon used her keynote speech at the SNP conference this week to announce a `` one-off thank you payment '' , a £180million plan that will reward more than 300,000 staff , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ms Sturgeon also issued a plea to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make the bonus tax-exempt – something that was swiftly rejected by the Treasury .
A Fraser of Allander Institute spokesman subsequently said : `` Exempting any bonuses from tax is not widely regarded as a good use of tax policy .
There ’ s a reason bonuses are taxed ; if they weren ’ t , everyone would want to be paid in bonuses rather than regular pay .
`` Making an exception to the rule once opens the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – which is not something any government should be keen to encourage . ''
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SNP accused of ‘playing politics’ during daily coronavirus briefing
The SNP has been confronted over its spending during the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland. Dan Vevers, a political reporter at The Scottish Sun, asked Deputy First Minister John Swinney about how this may relate to the party's bid for independence. During Scotland's daily Covid briefing, he brought up accusations of the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon potentially "playing politics with the pandemic".
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He asked: "Up to £1billion of the £8.2billion the Scottish Government has received from the UK Government could be unspent, according to the latest research. "Were you saving this money to make the announcements at the SNP conference? "The First Minister insisted independence was needed for the recovery, and the SNP has picked a fight with the UK Government over the £500 bonus. "Does this all show that you're now playing politics with the pandemic?" READ MORE: Sturgeon warned 'EU will turn Scotland away' without euro
Sturgeon 'playing politics' with Covid after squandering £8.2BN in brazen independence bid
John Swinney denies the SNP is playing party politics with the Covid pandemic
The SNP chief was quick to deny this was the case, simply stating: "No." He added: "We have resources available to us that are announced by the Finance Secretary. "She makes decisions on the justifiable use of public expenditure for a variety of different issues and of course we have put in place substantial support to individual businesses around the country. "And we have recently announced more support to businesses – the £100 child payment which we have approved as well is a very important support to families who are facing difficulties in these circumstances." He also pointed to the money allocated by Westminster in order to help the SNP government provide free school meals. He said: "These are appropriate measures we are taking and demonstrate rational decisions."
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The row comes as the Fraser of Allander Institute think tank has estimated the First Minister's government is sitting on £1billion in unallocated cash and dismissed a plea for the UK Treasury to not tax a £500 bonus to Scottish healthcare workers as a political stunt. Ms Sturgeon used her keynote speech at the SNP conference this week to announce a "one-off thank you payment", a £180million plan that will reward more than 300,000 staff, including nurses and doctors. During her speech, Ms Sturgeon also issued a plea to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make the bonus tax-exempt – something that was swiftly rejected by the Treasury. A Fraser of Allander Institute spokesman subsequently said: "Exempting any bonuses from tax is not widely regarded as a good use of tax policy. There’s a reason bonuses are taxed; if they weren’t, everyone would want to be paid in bonuses rather than regular pay. "Making an exception to the rule once opens the possibility of endless future lobbying for tax-exempt bonuses – which is not something any government should be keen to encourage." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Brexit victory! Boris Johnson set to sign comprehensive travel deal with Switzerland TODAY

Britain and its fourth-largest trading partner Switzerland are expected to agree on a plan to allow professional workers to continue travelling freely between both nations today .
The deal is a huge victory for Britain as it means the nation ’ s 383,000 business professionals will not require when travelling between the two when it finally unshackles itself from the EU .
Trade Secretary Liz Truss and her Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin are expected to sign the agreement in the next two weeks in London , according to The Daily Telegraph .
Tory MP Greg Hands hailed the deal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
`` The ability of professionals to move between markets is vital for service industries .
80 % of U.K. employment and 79 % of U.K. GDP is in services . ''
David Henig , director of the European Centre for International Political Economy and a former UK trade negotiator , said it would have been “ painful ” without the agreement .
He added : “ There are quite a few international bodies in Switzerland .
This agreement keeps things going in financial services , pharmaceuticals and physics – it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Without it , it would have been painful.
” A senior government source hailed the agreement , saying : “ Outside the EU we have the chance to push new frontiers in areas like services trade and to build a network of deals that are more suited to UK interests and strengths .
“ Switzerland , as a fellow services powerhouse , is an important partner for Global Britain . ''
The news comes as Brexit talks go down to the wire .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Macron backs Boris 'into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fair to say that we are in a difficult phase , there are some tricky issues still to be resolved . ''
`` Right from the start of this process , we 've always said that a deal can only be done if the EU recognises that the UK is a sovereign independent nation .
“ It is on the basis of that a deal will be done . ''
Britain formally left the EU on January 31 but has been in a transition period since then under which rules on trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From the end of the year it will be treated by Brussels as a third country .

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Britain and its fourth-largest trading partner Switzerland are expected to agree on a plan to allow professional workers to continue travelling freely between both nations today. The deal is a huge victory for Britain as it means the nation’s 383,000 business professionals will not require when travelling between the two when it finally unshackles itself from the EU.
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Trade Secretary Liz Truss and her Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin are expected to sign the agreement in the next two weeks in London, according to The Daily Telegraph. Tory MP Greg Hands hailed the deal, writing on Twitter: "Really important deal. "The ability of professionals to move between markets is vital for service industries. 80% of U.K. employment and 79% of U.K. GDP is in services." David Henig, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy and a former UK trade negotiator, said it would have been “painful” without the agreement. He added: “There are quite a few international bodies in Switzerland. This agreement keeps things going in financial services, pharmaceuticals and physics – it’s decent to a small audience. Without it, it would have been painful.”
Boris Johnson has secured another Brexit victory
Britain and its fourth-largest trading partner Switzerland are expected to agree on a plan to allow professional workers to continue travelling freely
A senior government source hailed the agreement, saying: “Outside the EU we have the chance to push new frontiers in areas like services trade and to build a network of deals that are more suited to UK interests and strengths. “Switzerland, as a fellow services powerhouse, is an important partner for Global Britain." The news comes as Brexit talks go down to the wire. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Macron backs Boris 'into position he cannot accept'
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Trade Secretary Liz Truss and her Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin are expected to sign the agreement in the next two weeks in London
Brexit talks are down to the wire
Britain formally left the EU on January 31 but has been in a transition period since
Mr Sharma told Sky TV: “We are at a critical phase. “It is fair to say that we are in a difficult phase, there are some tricky issues still to be resolved." "Right from the start of this process, we've always said that a deal can only be done if the EU recognises that the UK is a sovereign independent nation.
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“It is on the basis of that a deal will be done." Britain formally left the EU on January 31 but has been in a transition period since then under which rules on trade, travel and business remain unchanged. From the end of the year it will be treated by Brussels as a third country.


thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Barnier refuses to get last Eurostar to Brussels as Brexit talks lay in tatters

The Brussels diplomat was reportedly preparing to return to Brussels for talks with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen before the bust-up .
After another late-night session , Mr Barnier decided to stay put in the capital to focus his efforts on rescuing the trade talks .
Mr Barnier also shelved plans to brief EU27 ambassadors on the state of play later today .
Brexit negotiators threw on the brakes last night with sources conceding the latest round of talks `` did not go well '' after Brussels shifted position to appease France over rules on state aid subsidies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh tensions , one insider suggested that maybe Downing Street had “ only now started paying attention ” .
`` Barnier is still there , things are not moving forward , '' they added .
EU sources close to the talks denied reports of a breakthrough , insisting there has not been sufficient movement to end the current impasse .
It was hoped agreement might be reached this weekend .
But a UK Government source said : `` At the 11th hour the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation.A breakthrough is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that prospect is receding . ''
France has also been furiously opposed to Britain 's plans to take back control of fishing waters .
French officials have been behind a push for EU negotiator Michel Barnier to walk away from the negotiations at the end of the week unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions .
Europe minister Clement Beaune this morning said his government was ready wield its veto over the trade deal .
MUST READ : France threatens to VETO Brexit trade deal unless Boris backs down He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t good which in our evaluation doesn ’ t correspond to those interests , we will oppose it .
“ Yes each country has a veto , so it ’ s possible .
France , like all its partners , has the means of a veto .
We must make our own evaluation , of course , of this deal , that ’ s normal .
We owe that to the French people , we owe it to our fishermen , and to other economic sectors.
” Mr Beaune 's comments reinforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand by the EU , fuelled by the French , scuppered chances of a deal .
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The Brussels diplomat was reportedly preparing to return to Brussels for talks with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen before the bust-up. After another late-night session, Mr Barnier decided to stay put in the capital to focus his efforts on rescuing the trade talks. Mr Barnier also shelved plans to brief EU27 ambassadors on the state of play later today.
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Brexit negotiators threw on the brakes last night with sources conceding the latest round of talks "did not go well" after Brussels shifted position to appease France over rules on state aid subsidies and standards. European sources have lamented British officials for “wilfully misinterpreting” previously tabled proposals. In a sign of fresh tensions, one insider suggested that maybe Downing Street had “only now started paying attention”. "Barnier is still there, things are not moving forward," they added.
Michel Barnier has remained in London to continue Brexit trade talks
EU sources close to the talks denied reports of a breakthrough, insisting there has not been sufficient movement to end the current impasse. It was hoped agreement might be reached this weekend. But a UK Government source said: "At the 11th hour the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation.A breakthrough is still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding."
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Michel Barnier is in London for Brexit trade talks
France has also been furiously opposed to Britain's plans to take back control of fishing waters. French officials have been behind a push for EU negotiator Michel Barnier to walk away from the negotiations at the end of the week unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions. Europe minister Clement Beaune this morning said his government was ready wield its veto over the trade deal. MUST READ: France threatens to VETO Brexit trade deal unless Boris backs down
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He said: “If there were a deal that isn’t good which in our evaluation doesn’t correspond to those interests, we will oppose it. “Yes each country has a veto, so it’s possible. France, like all its partners, has the means of a veto. We must make our own evaluation, of course, of this deal, that’s normal. We owe that to the French people, we owe it to our fishermen, and to other economic sectors.” Mr Beaune's comments reinforce British claims that "11th hour" demand by the EU, fuelled by the French, scuppered chances of a deal. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--'Taking control is not unreasonable!' QT viewer shut down as UK told to give in on fishing

The UK is not demanding anything `` unreasonable '' when it comes to taking back control over fishing rights , according to Conservative minister Michelle Donelan .
Ms Donelan , who is Minister of State for Universities , hit back at suggestions on BBC Question Time that it was n't worth protecting fisheries at the cost of a Brexit trade deal .
A BBC Question Time audience member , Alex Hunt , asked : `` With the EU trade negotiations nearing completion , would the Government still opt to walk away if EU negotiators refuse to concede on fishing ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry sector is worth less than 0.1 percent of UK GDP .
Ms Donelan hit back : `` When we had our Brexit referendum , the key theme was taking back control of our money , our laws , our borders and our waters - and that means fishing rights .
`` So I do n't think it 's unreasonable that as an independent sovereign state we want to be able to have that control over our own waters and our fishing rights at all .
`` We are not asking for something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or something they have n't given to other nations . ''
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The UK is not demanding anything "unreasonable" when it comes to taking back control over fishing rights, according to Conservative minister Michelle Donelan. Ms Donelan, who is Minister of State for Universities, hit back at suggestions on BBC Question Time that it wasn't worth protecting fisheries at the cost of a Brexit trade deal. A BBC Question Time audience member, Alex Hunt, asked: "With the EU trade negotiations nearing completion, would the Government still opt to walk away if EU negotiators refuse to concede on fishing?"
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Mr Hunt noted that the fishing industry sector is worth less than 0.1 percent of UK GDP. Ms Donelan hit back: "When we had our Brexit referendum, the key theme was taking back control of our money, our laws, our borders and our waters - and that means fishing rights. "So I don't think it's unreasonable that as an independent sovereign state we want to be able to have that control over our own waters and our fishing rights at all. "We are not asking for something that is unreasonable from the EU, or something they haven't given to other nations." JUST IN: BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg warns EU are sending in four new negotiators
The MP hit back at suggestions on BBC Question Time that it wasn't worth protecting fisheries
Hunt noted that the fishing industry sector is worth less than 0.1 percent of UK GDP
She added: "This is an important thing. There is still the hope we will get the deal." She added: "Whether we get a deal or not, we’re going to make a success of this." Fishing continues to be a stumbling block in the Brexit, with just a month left before the transition period expires. France has warned it will vote down a Brexit trade deal unless its fishermen are granted generous access to Britain's coastal waters.
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France has warned it will vote down a Brexit trade deal unless its fishermen are granted generous access
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Boris warned no deal Brexit risk surging as UK fury erupts against 'perfidious French'

Boris Johnson and his Cabinet have maintained a Brexit deal can still be reached with the European Union despite significant gaps still keeping the two sides apart .
But insistence from France on allowing EU vessels to fish in British waters and demands on an agreement on the level-playing field has widened the wedge and put the talks at risk , according to Peter Foster .
The Public Policy expert noted the Prime Minister will face increasing opposition to any deal ultimately struck with the bloc because of the French .
Speaking to the Today programme , Mr Foster said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it gets harder and harder for Boris Johnson to compromise because more and more people on the UK side are saying , 'the perfidious French are digging in .
They want a no deal . '
`` Then we have these law-breaking clauses in the Internal Market Bill coming back on Monday - I think that can just about be overlooked because it ’ s just part of the ping-pong . ''
The Internal Market Bill sparked controversy in September as the British Government was accused of reneging on the withdrawal agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson has maintained the legislation was devised to ensure goods could be traded smoothly among all UK nations regardless of potentially new border checks being imposed on Northern Ireland .
JUST IN : Boris told agree Brexit sell-out at your PERIL as voters vow to reject Tories in election Mr Foster , however , suggested new tax legislation set to hit the Commons next week could pose a bigger risk to the future of the negotiations between the UK and the EU .
He continued : `` On Wednesday we have a Taxation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they call notwithstanding clauses , a new set of pledges effectively to break the deal we signed last October .
`` If that happens , I really do think things are at risk of getting rocky .
`` There ’ s always a risk , when compressing the timetable so much , that accidents happen . ''
As the two bills prepare to head back to the Commons , France has renewed threats of vetoing an agreement if a good deal can not be found .
French Europe Minister Clement Beaune told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell our fishermen , our producers , the citizens who are listening that we will not accept a deal with bad terms .
`` If a good agreement can not be reached , we will oppose it .
“ Each country has a veto right , so it is possible .
We will do our own evaluation of this draft deal if there is one . ''
DO N'T MISS Boris warned fishing compromise is step to forfeiting UK sovereignty [ VIDEO ] EU infighting erupts over no deal threat as Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rees-Mogg issues threat to Brexit-blocking Lords [ INSIGHT ]

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Boris Johnson and his Cabinet have maintained a Brexit deal can still be reached with the European Union despite significant gaps still keeping the two sides apart. But insistence from France on allowing EU vessels to fish in British waters and demands on an agreement on the level-playing field has widened the wedge and put the talks at risk, according to Peter Foster. The Public Policy expert noted the Prime Minister will face increasing opposition to any deal ultimately struck with the bloc because of the French.
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Speaking to the Today programme, Mr Foster said: "I think the risk here is it gets harder and harder for Boris Johnson to compromise because more and more people on the UK side are saying, 'the perfidious French are digging in. They want a no deal.' "Then we have these law-breaking clauses in the Internal Market Bill coming back on Monday - I think that can just about be overlooked because it’s just part of the ping-pong." The Internal Market Bill sparked controversy in September as the British Government was accused of reneging on the withdrawal agreement struck with Brussels last year. Mr Johnson has maintained the legislation was devised to ensure goods could be traded smoothly among all UK nations regardless of potentially new border checks being imposed on Northern Ireland. JUST IN: Boris told agree Brexit sell-out at your PERIL as voters vow to reject Tories in election
Boris Johnson has been warned France's conduct could make it
Boris Johnson and his Cabinet have maintained a deal can still be struck
Mr Foster, however, suggested new tax legislation set to hit the Commons next week could pose a bigger risk to the future of the negotiations between the UK and the EU. He continued: "On Wednesday we have a Taxation Bill which is a new set of what they call notwithstanding clauses, a new set of pledges effectively to break the deal we signed last October. "If that happens, I really do think things are at risk of getting rocky. "There’s always a risk, when compressing the timetable so much, that accidents happen." READ MORE: EU ‘DECIMATED’ Britain’s fishing industry claims economist in brutal Brexit warning
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As the two bills prepare to head back to the Commons, France has renewed threats of vetoing an agreement if a good deal cannot be found. French Europe Minister Clement Beaune told Europe 1 radio: "I want to tell our fishermen, our producers, the citizens who are listening that we will not accept a deal with bad terms. "If a good agreement cannot be reached, we will oppose it. “Each country has a veto right, so it is possible. We will do our own evaluation of this draft deal if there is one." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-05--He's either bluffing or stupid! Brexiteer attacks Macron for claim Boris will BEG for deal

The UK and EU remained locked in trade deal negotiations in London which stretched deep into Friday evening in a desperate bid to make a breakthrough that could secure an agreement after Brexit .
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost have paused talks with Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to hold a further showdown on Saturday in a bit to break the deadlock .
There are fears trade talks are on the verge of collapse with a senior Number 10 source claiming on Thursday evening Brussels was calling for fresh concessions at the 11th hour and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` receding '' .
Significant gaps still remain , one of which is around the amount of access EU fishermen will have into British waters after Brexit and how much of their catch they will be allowed to keep .
Mr Macron has become an increasingly vocal voice in this debate , repeatedly lashing out at the UK 's negotiating stance on the issue , and is believed to want the EU to walk away from trade talks with the UK in the hope Britain would return next year in a desperate bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political commentator Patrick O'Flynn launched a scathing attack against French leader and argued if he believed the British Prime Minister would beg then Mr Macron was “ far less astute ” than many give him credit for .
Writing for The Daily Telegraph , Mr O ’ Flynn said : `` It is France – our nearest mainland European neighbour and favourite historical foe – that views our repatriation of national sovereignty as unconscionable .
`` President Emmanuel Macron is said to believe that the EU side should walk away without a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come crawling back desperate to agree terms early in 2021 .
Perhaps he envisages making Versailles available for the signing of the final accord , with a ‘ Brexit Guilt ’ clause prominent within it .
`` If he genuinely thinks Britain is likely to buckle given an early taste of what no deal means , then he is a far less astute reader of international affairs than many have given him credit for .
`` The truth is that were Britain to go into 2021 with a no deal outcome – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australian trading terms – and to undergo all the awkward adjustments that would entail , there is almost no prospect of it later wishing to dilute its sovereignty gains in return for less friction in the trading system .
`` For Boris Johnson to return , cap in hand as it were , to Brussels ready to enter new obligations on access to UK fishing stocks , state aid rules or enforcement mechanisms involving the European Court of Justice would be politically fatal to him .
READ MORE : Hungary 's PM fumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jab “ Because he would have infringed the most essential aspect of our island story by failing to repel the expansionist ambitions of foreign powers , casting himself as a Chamberlain or a Heath rather than a Churchill or Thatcher .
`` Not only would Nigel Farage have a field day , but the patriotic Red Wall voters who backed Boris to ‘ Get Brexit Done ’ would surely turn away in disgust . ''
Mr O'Flynn admitted a no-deal outcome would present the UK with `` some economic and other difficulties , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning the likes of Mr Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel such a scenario would cost them `` a lot of political capital '' .
He continued : “ To expect Britain to go through the pain barrier and then decide to partially “ un-Brexit ” , would be akin to asking a dental patient to go back to the surgery to have root canal work reversed .
It isn ’ t going to happen .
DO N'T MISS Nigel Farage warns Boris Johnson about to 'sell out Brexit ' in deal [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leyen to hold Brexit showdown tomorrow [ LATEST ] Brexit deal MUST be done this weekend–Boris threat 'red rag to a bull ' [ COMMENT ] '' And what would Mr Macron and the other European leaders be left with ?
For starters , trade friction of their own covering exports into one of their hitherto most lucrative and largest markets .
`` In the case of Germany , which runs a huge bilateral trading surplus in manufacturing goods with the UK , that would be a major domestic political issue .
Such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President of France would surely cost Macron a lot of political capital with Angela Merkel and other European leaders too .
`` Another by-product of No Deal would be no agreed access whatever from the start of next month to UK waters for French and other European fishing fleets .
`` In the round , ending the transition period without an agreement would also see the one thing the EU has been most anxious to avoid – the emergence of a major economic competitor on its doorstep that is wholly unrestrained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to environmental standards . ''

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The UK and EU remained locked in trade deal negotiations in London which stretched deep into Friday evening in a desperate bid to make a breakthrough that could secure an agreement after Brexit. Michel Barnier and Lord Frost have paused talks with Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to hold a further showdown on Saturday in a bit to break the deadlock. There are fears trade talks are on the verge of collapse with a senior Number 10 source claiming on Thursday evening Brussels was calling for fresh concessions at the 11th hour and that the prospect of an agreement was "receding".
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Significant gaps still remain, one of which is around the amount of access EU fishermen will have into British waters after Brexit and how much of their catch they will be allowed to keep. Mr Macron has become an increasingly vocal voice in this debate, repeatedly lashing out at the UK's negotiating stance on the issue, and is believed to want the EU to walk away from trade talks with the UK in the hope Britain would return next year in a desperate bid to agree new terms. Brexiteer and political commentator Patrick O'Flynn launched a scathing attack against French leader and argued if he believed the British Prime Minister would beg then Mr Macron was “far less astute” than many give him credit for. Writing for The Daily Telegraph, Mr O’Flynn said: "It is France – our nearest mainland European neighbour and favourite historical foe – that views our repatriation of national sovereignty as unconscionable.
Brexit news: Emmanuel Macron has been savagely attacked by a Brexiteer
Brexit news: The French President is becoming an increasingly vocal voice around a possible trade deal
"President Emmanuel Macron is said to believe that the EU side should walk away without a deal and then wait for a chastened UK to come crawling back desperate to agree terms early in 2021. Perhaps he envisages making Versailles available for the signing of the final accord, with a ‘Brexit Guilt’ clause prominent within it. "If he genuinely thinks Britain is likely to buckle given an early taste of what no deal means, then he is a far less astute reader of international affairs than many have given him credit for. "The truth is that were Britain to go into 2021 with a no deal outcome – what the Prime Minister likes to call Australian trading terms – and to undergo all the awkward adjustments that would entail, there is almost no prospect of it later wishing to dilute its sovereignty gains in return for less friction in the trading system. "For Boris Johnson to return, cap in hand as it were, to Brussels ready to enter new obligations on access to UK fishing stocks, state aid rules or enforcement mechanisms involving the European Court of Justice would be politically fatal to him. READ MORE: Hungary's PM fumes with Brexit envy after UK approves Covid jab
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson has stood firm against pressure from the EU
“Because he would have infringed the most essential aspect of our island story by failing to repel the expansionist ambitions of foreign powers, casting himself as a Chamberlain or a Heath rather than a Churchill or Thatcher. "Not only would Nigel Farage have a field day, but the patriotic Red Wall voters who backed Boris to ‘Get Brexit Done’ would surely turn away in disgust." Mr O'Flynn admitted a no-deal outcome would present the UK with "some economic and other difficulties, but these are not insurmountable", warning the likes of Mr Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel such a scenario would cost them "a lot of political capital". He continued: “To expect Britain to go through the pain barrier and then decide to partially “un-Brexit”, would be akin to asking a dental patient to go back to the surgery to have root canal work reversed. It isn’t going to happen. DON'T MISS
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"And what would Mr Macron and the other European leaders be left with? For starters, trade friction of their own covering exports into one of their hitherto most lucrative and largest markets. "In the case of Germany, which runs a huge bilateral trading surplus in manufacturing goods with the UK, that would be a major domestic political issue. Such an outcome flowing from the intransigence of the President of France would surely cost Macron a lot of political capital with Angela Merkel and other European leaders too. "Another by-product of No Deal would be no agreed access whatever from the start of next month to UK waters for French and other European fishing fleets. "In the round, ending the transition period without an agreement would also see the one thing the EU has been most anxious to avoid – the emergence of a major economic competitor on its doorstep that is wholly unrestrained by regulatory agreements about everything from employment conditions to environmental standards."
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-05--Hungary's PM fumes with Brexit envy after UK approves Covid jab in 'slap in face for EU'

Viktor Orban 's praise for Brexit Britain comes after he joined Poland ’ s prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki in vetoing the bloc ’ s €1.8trillion budget and pandemic recovery package .
Mr Orban weighed into the debate surrounding the UK ’ s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech , in a world first in the race for a jab .
He said it was thanks to Britain ’ s decision to leave the EU that it had achieved such a massive feat , ahead of the 27-member bloc .
Mr Orban said : `` Those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own way , look for their own solutions , and can improve their health and protect the lives of its citizens faster than we who stayed [ in the EU ] .
” Earlier this week the drug regulatory authority MHRA became the first agency in the world to grant emergency approval to the vaccine for coronavirus , which has infected more than 1.6 million Britons .
Mr Orban called this a `` slap in the face '' for the EU .
For months he has been at loggerheads with top EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis .
Last month Hungary and Poland joined forces to block approval of the bloc ’ s budget in protest over a clause that ties funding with adherence to the rule of law .
Mr Orban slapped down the financial package which includes €750billion ( £673bn ) for a coronavirus recovery fund .
He has argued the rule of law mechanism is “ defined vaguely ” and therefore open to political manipulation .
READ MORE : Brussels shamed : ‘ EU is marriage in crisis ’ says Polish PM Critics of Hungary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismantling democracy and the rule of law in his home country .
Both Poland and Hungary have been criticised by the EU over their dealings with the judiciary and the media for years .
While Mr Orban continues to insist financial aid should not be tied to the rule of law , the majority of fellow European leaders disagree .
Poland this week showed signs of bringing the budget crisis to a close .
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Verhofstadt sparks backlash after Orban tweet [ REACTION ] On Thursday Poland ’ s deputy prime minister , Jarosław Gowin , said Warsaw and Budapest could potentially accept a “ binding ” declaration to bring clarity to the rule of law mechanism .
He said both countries could back a declaration that would offer assurances that the mechanism would only be used to safeguard EU funds and not to exert pressure in other areas of policy .
Mr Gowin admitted the veto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said his government would be willing to accept such a declaration , following his meeting with representatives of the EU Commission .
But on Friday both Hungary and Poland rejected the idea .
Mr Orban said : `` For us , this solution - attaching some statement like a reminder on a sticky note attached on a piece of paper - wo n't work .

Orban ‘open to new proposals’ over EU budget says expert
Viktor Orban's praise for Brexit Britain comes after he joined Poland’s prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki in vetoing the bloc’s €1.8trillion budget and pandemic recovery package. Mr Orban weighed into the debate surrounding the UK’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech, in a world first in the race for a jab.
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He said it was thanks to Britain’s decision to leave the EU that it had achieved such a massive feat, ahead of the 27-member bloc. Mr Orban said: "Those who have left [the EU] go their own way, look for their own solutions, and can improve their health and protect the lives of its citizens faster than we who stayed [in the EU].” Earlier this week the drug regulatory authority MHRA became the first agency in the world to grant emergency approval to the vaccine for coronavirus, which has infected more than 1.6 million Britons. Mr Orban called this a "slap in the face" for the EU.
Viktor Orban said the UK's approval of a Covid vaccine was a 'slap in the face for the EU'
Viktor Orban said it was thanks to Brexit that the UK had swiftly approved a Covid jab
For months he has been at loggerheads with top EU figures over Brussels’ handling of the coronavirus crisis. Last month Hungary and Poland joined forces to block approval of the bloc’s budget in protest over a clause that ties funding with adherence to the rule of law. Mr Orban slapped down the financial package which includes €750billion (£673bn) for a coronavirus recovery fund. He has argued the rule of law mechanism is “defined vaguely” and therefore open to political manipulation. READ MORE: Brussels shamed: ‘EU is marriage in crisis’ says Polish PM
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Viktor Orban vetoed the EU budget along with Poland
Critics of Hungary’s leader have accused him of dismantling democracy and the rule of law in his home country. Both Poland and Hungary have been criticised by the EU over their dealings with the judiciary and the media for years. While Mr Orban continues to insist financial aid should not be tied to the rule of law, the majority of fellow European leaders disagree. Poland this week showed signs of bringing the budget crisis to a close. DON'T MISS
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Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki has also been at loggerheads with Brussels
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the EU Parliament
On Thursday Poland’s deputy prime minister, Jarosław Gowin, said Warsaw and Budapest could potentially accept a “binding” declaration to bring clarity to the rule of law mechanism. He said both countries could back a declaration that would offer assurances that the mechanism would only be used to safeguard EU funds and not to exert pressure in other areas of policy. Mr Gowin admitted the veto would also damage his country.
EU: Hungary and Poland 'soon won't be welcome' says expert
He said his government would be willing to accept such a declaration, following his meeting with representatives of the EU Commission. But on Friday both Hungary and Poland rejected the idea. Mr Orban said: "For us, this solution - attaching some statement like a reminder on a sticky note attached on a piece of paper - won't work.
The EU has been wracked by fierce infighting over the budget in recent months


thedailyexpress--2020-12-05--Brexit deal on brink: Boris and VDL hold showdown today as Barnier & Frost pause talks

Michel Barnier and Lord Frost confirmed they would escalate the Brexit talks to their political leaders after failing to break the deadlock .
On Friday Mr Barnier said : `` After one week of intense negotiations in London , together with David Frost , we agreed today that the conditions for an agreement are not me , due to significant divergences on level playing field , governance and fisheries .
`` We agreed to pause the talks in order to brief our principles on the state of play in the negotiations .
President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon . ''
Lord Frost said : “ After one week of intense negotiations in London , the two chief negotiators agreed today that the conditions for an agreement are not met , due to significant divergences on level playing field , governance and fisheries .
“ On this basis , they agreed to pause the talks in order to brief their principles on the start of play in the negotiations .
“ President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Johnson will discuss the state of play tomorrow afternoon.
” Insiders have claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to make progress after French interference left the wrangling over the trade talks on the brink .
The Prime Minister will be working from country retreat Chequers this weekend .
Recent discussions soured after France forced Mr Barnier to table new demands that sparked a breakdown in the talks .
The French government was in no mood to drop its uncompromising .
In an antagonistic television appearance , Europe minister Clement Beaune for the first time publicly declared his country ’ s plan to vote down the trade deal unless Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s waters .
Mr Beaune fumed : “ If there were a deal that isn ’ t good which in our evaluation doesn ’ t correspond to those interests , we will oppose it .
“ France like all its partners has the means of a veto , we must make our own evaluation of course of this deal .
“ We owe that to the French people , we owe it to our fishermen , and to other economic sectors.
” The French sparked a blow-up in the talks after forcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” demands that prevented negotiators from getting a deal over the line .
But Angela Merkel on Friday insisted the EU would have to give more ground if they are to clinch an agreement .
MUST READ : Ireland slaps down France as Taoiseach hits out at Macron 's threat The German Chancellor ’ s spokesman said the bloc should be ready to “ compromise ” as time runs out .
Steffen Seibert said : “ For the Chancellor , and that hasn ’ t changed for weeks , the willingness to compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you want to have a deal , both sides need to move towards each other .
Everybody has their principles , there are red lines , that ’ s clear but there ’ s always room for compromise.
” EU officials hinted that the bloc ’ s leaders could arrange an emergency summit later this month to rubber-stamp an agreement .
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Michel Barnier and Lord Frost confirmed they would escalate the Brexit talks to their political leaders after failing to break the deadlock. On Friday Mr Barnier said: "After one week of intense negotiations in London, together with David Frost, we agreed today that the conditions for an agreement are not me, due to significant divergences on level playing field, governance and fisheries."We agreed to pause the talks in order to brief our principles on the state of play in the negotiations. President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Johnson will discuss the state of play tomorrow afternoon."
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Lord Frost said: “After one week of intense negotiations in London, the two chief negotiators agreed today that the conditions for an agreement are not met, due to significant divergences on level playing field, governance and fisheries. “On this basis, they agreed to pause the talks in order to brief their principles on the start of play in the negotiations. “President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Johnson will discuss the state of play tomorrow afternoon.” Insiders have claimed it will be a “genuine challenge” to make progress after French interference left the wrangling over the trade talks on the brink. The Prime Minister will be working from country retreat Chequers this weekend. Recent discussions soured after France forced Mr Barnier to table new demands that sparked a breakdown in the talks.
Boris Johnson will hold crunch talks with Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow
The French government was in no mood to drop its uncompromising. In an antagonistic television appearance, Europe minister Clement Beaune for the first time publicly declared his country’s plan to vote down the trade deal unless Boris Johnson offers significant concessions on access to Britain’s waters. Mr Beaune fumed: “If there were a deal that isn’t good which in our evaluation doesn’t correspond to those interests, we will oppose it. “France like all its partners has the means of a veto, we must make our own evaluation of course of this deal.
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Michel Barnier said significant divergences remain in Brexit talks
“We owe that to the French people, we owe it to our fishermen, and to other economic sectors.” The French sparked a blow-up in the talks after forcing Mr Barnier to make “eleventh hour” demands that prevented negotiators from getting a deal over the line. But Angela Merkel on Friday insisted the EU would have to give more ground if they are to clinch an agreement. MUST READ: Ireland slaps down France as Taoiseach hits out at Macron's threat
Lord Frost agreed to kick trade talks up to political leaders
The German Chancellor’s spokesman said the bloc should be ready to “compromise” as time runs out. Steffen Seibert said: “For the Chancellor, and that hasn’t changed for weeks, the willingness to compromise is needed on both sides. “If you want to have a deal, both sides need to move towards each other. Everybody has their principles, there are red lines , that’s clear but there’s always room for compromise.” EU officials hinted that the bloc’s leaders could arrange an emergency summit later this month to rubber-stamp an agreement. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-05--MPs pay rise STILL not rejected... even though Scottish MSPs turned down 5.2% increase

Scottish Parliament representatives said it would be `` wholly inappropriate '' to increase their salaries next year while the UK was fighting the coronavirus pandemic .
MSPs ' salaries are linked to public sector pay and they were due to receive a 5.1 percent rise next year .
But Holyrood 's Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh announced the Scottish Parliament 's cross-party corporate body had rejected the plan .
In a letter to Scottish politicians , Mr Macintosh wrote : `` In the midst of a public health crisis with such devastating economic consequences and hardship for so many households , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) unanimously agreed yesterday that it would be wholly inappropriate for the ASHE index to be applied to MSP and ministerial salaries next year . ''
He added : `` These are exceptional circumstances and no other decision would have been appropriate or welcome at this time - either inside or out - with Parliament .
READ MORE : Matt Hancock in painful row with Piers Morgan as he probes on pay rise '' Now , more than ever , is a time for political leadership where our own salaries are concerned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ( Ipsa ) , which sets MPs ' salaries , to also reject a pay rise .
Ipsa has not officially set out whether it will grant those in the House of Commons a raise , but they are expected to recommend a 4.1 percent increase .
The amount would equate to an extra £3,300 a year .
There is outrage among MPs at the prospect of an increase in salary when public sector pay has been frozen .
Last month Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a pay freeze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was hard to justify the rise when they already earned so much more the those in the private 's sector and the public finances had been hit hard by the pandemic .
READ MORE : Grant Shapps to donate any pay rise to charity amid MPs £3k salary row The decision means teachers , police and firefighters will not see their salaries increase .
But Ipsa is an independent body which has sole discretion on MPs ' salaries , meaning parliamentarians can not reject their own pay rise if approved .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law to override Ipsa 's recommendation if they suggest a raise .
Tory MP John Redwood said the Prime Minister should `` legislate to override the independent MP pay body that otherwise will pay more to MPs at a time of restraint ” .
And Conservative Steve Baker added : `` Ipsa must freeze MP pay if there is a public sector pay freeze .
`` If necessary , the law must be changed . ''
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Scottish Parliament representatives said it would be "wholly inappropriate" to increase their salaries next year while the UK was fighting the coronavirus pandemic. MSPs' salaries are linked to public sector pay and they were due to receive a 5.1 percent rise next year.
But Holyrood's Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh announced the Scottish Parliament's cross-party corporate body had rejected the plan. MSPs currently receive a salary of £64,470. In a letter to Scottish politicians, Mr Macintosh wrote: "In the midst of a public health crisis with such devastating economic consequences and hardship for so many households, the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) unanimously agreed yesterday that it would be wholly inappropriate for the ASHE index to be applied to MSP and ministerial salaries next year." He added: "These are exceptional circumstances and no other decision would have been appropriate or welcome at this time - either inside or out - with Parliament. READ MORE: Matt Hancock in painful row with Piers Morgan as he probes on pay rise
Scotland's MSPs have rejected a pay rise but MPs are in the dark on their own salary
"Now, more than ever, is a time for political leadership where our own salaries are concerned." The move puts increased pressure on the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), which sets MPs' salaries, to also reject a pay rise. Ipsa has not officially set out whether it will grant those in the House of Commons a raise, but they are expected to recommend a 4.1 percent increase. The amount would equate to an extra £3,300 a year. There is outrage among MPs at the prospect of an increase in salary when public sector pay has been frozen. Last month Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a pay freeze on 1.3 million public sector workers saying it was hard to justify the rise when they already earned so much more the those in the private's sector and the public finances had been hit hard by the pandemic. READ MORE: Grant Shapps to donate any pay rise to charity amid MPs £3k salary row
Holyrood's Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh said a rise would be 'wholly inappropriate'
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A decision on MPs' pay is yet to be made
The decision means teachers, police and firefighters will not see their salaries increase. But Ipsa is an independent body which has sole discretion on MPs' salaries, meaning parliamentarians cannot reject their own pay rise if approved. Some MPs are already demanding a change in the law to override Ipsa's recommendation if they suggest a raise. Tory MP John Redwood said the Prime Minister should "legislate to override the independent MP pay body that otherwise will pay more to MPs at a time of restraint”. And Conservative Steve Baker added: "Ipsa must freeze MP pay if there is a public sector pay freeze. "If necessary, the law must be changed." DON'T MISS:
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Sir Keir Starmer has demanded the money go to key workers
Boris Johnson has also disapproved of any pay rise
Both Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer have also demanded a freeze on MPs' pay. Sir Keir said: "This year of all years we shouldn’t have it. "That money, if it’s available, should be spent on key workers – those who have been on the front line through this pandemic." And the Prime Minister's spokesman said: "MPs’ salaries are obviously decided by an independent body but given the circumstances, the PM doesn’t believe MPs should be receiving a pay rise."
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-05--Brexit talks pause over ‘ridiculous’ EU 10 YEAR fishing demands as no-deal chances surge

The UK will end the Brexit transition period with the EU on December 31 , with talks on a new trade deal stalling over fishing and other issues throughout the year .
France President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to block any deal with Britain that sees France lose out on fishing rights .
Sources from both camps have raised fears the negotiations will end with a no-deal Brexit , as German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for a “ compromise ” between the UK and EU .
Michel Barnier and Lord David Frost , the EU and UK ’ s chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement tonight as significant splits remain on key issues such as fishing .
The Daily Telegraph reported Lord Frost told his European counterpart British fishing sovereignty was non-negotiable tonight , despite the pair believing a deal was close on Thursday .
Britain had compromised and were set to allow the EU to keep nearly 50 percent of current fishing quotas from next year , before moving to annually established quotas , per the report .
But the EU then reportedly countered by insisting “ total access ” to British waters for 10 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer of 18 percent of the bloc ’ s current yield from fishing to the UK .
Government sources close to the talks told the Daily Telegraph the EU alleged request was “ laughable ” .
A senior government source said : “ Their new offer was frankly laughable .
“ They know we ca n't possibly accept it .
It 's ridiculous .
“ If they think we will just cave in , they have made a massive miscalculation . ''
READ MORE : Boris urged to scrap Brexit trade talks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following the Friday night freeze in talks , Mr Barnier and Lord Frost issued a joint statement relaying the news .
It said : “ After one week of intense negotiations in London , the two chief negotiators agreed that the conditions for an agreement are not met , due to significant divergences on 'level playing field ' , governance and fisheries .
`` On this basis , they agreed to pause the talks in order to brief their principals on the state of play of the negotiations .
President Von der Leyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of play . ''
Mr Johnson will talk to the European Commission ’ s President on Saturday , with some suggesting the Prime Minister may plea with Mr Macron to cease “ destabilising ” the talks .
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[ ANSWERED ] Nigel Farage warns Boris Johnson about to 'sell out Brexit ' in deal [ WARNING ] Boris Johnson and von der Leyen to hold Brexit showdown tomorrow [ ANALYSIS ] The 10-year fishing demand follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU by threatening to veto any trade deal which doesn ’ t meet France ’ s interests , according to France 's Europe minister , Clement Beaune .
A Bloomberg report also claimed the French ambassador to the EU “ warned chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier of how bad it would look if he brokered a deal only to see it vetoed by EU leaders ” in a veiled threat .
France , as well as Belgium , the Netherlands and Denmark , are concerned that the EU will give up greater access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring “ level-playing field ” legislation for businesses .
Despite Mr Macron ’ s comments , Ms Merkel ’ s spokesman Stefan Siebert said : “ For the chancellor ... the willingness to compromise is needed on both sides .
“ If you want to have a deal , then both sides need to move towards each other .
Everybody has their principles .
“ There are red lines , that 's clear – but there 's always room for compromise . ''

Brexit: Donelan claims fishing demands are 'not unreasonable'
The UK will end the Brexit transition period with the EU on December 31, with talks on a new trade deal stalling over fishing and other issues throughout the year. France President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to block any deal with Britain that sees France lose out on fishing rights. Sources from both camps have raised fears the negotiations will end with a no-deal Brexit, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for a “compromise” between the UK and EU.
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Michel Barnier and Lord David Frost, the EU and UK’s chief negotiators, were unable to strike an agreement tonight as significant splits remain on key issues such as fishing. The Daily Telegraph reported Lord Frost told his European counterpart British fishing sovereignty was non-negotiable tonight, despite the pair believing a deal was close on Thursday. Britain had compromised and were set to allow the EU to keep nearly 50 percent of current fishing quotas from next year, before moving to annually established quotas, per the report. But the EU then reportedly countered by insisting “total access” to British waters for 10 years, and reverted back to their original offer of 18 percent of the bloc’s current yield from fishing to the UK.
Brexit news: The EU is said to have demanded 10 years of access to British waters
Brexit news: The UK's transition period for leaving the EU will end on January 1
Government sources close to the talks told the Daily Telegraph the EU alleged request was “laughable”.
A senior government source said: “Their new offer was frankly laughable.
“They know we can't possibly accept it. It's ridiculous. “If they think we will just cave in, they have made a massive miscalculation." READ MORE: Boris urged to scrap Brexit trade talks to avoid 'consigning UK to EU vassal status'
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Brexit news: The EU is also said to have demanded Britain take 18 percent of what it receives now in fishing quotas
Brexit news: Michel Barnier proposed the 'ridiculous' demands last minute in Friday's meeting with Lord David Frost
The 10-year fishing demand follows the French President placing pressure on the EU by threatening to veto any trade deal which doesn’t meet France’s interests, according to France's Europe minister, Clement Beaune.
A Bloomberg report also claimed the French ambassador to the EU “warned chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier of how bad it would look if he brokered a deal only to see it vetoed by EU leaders” in a veiled threat.
France, as well as Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, are concerned that the EU will give up greater access to British waters and back down on ensuring “level-playing field” legislation for businesses.
Despite Mr Macron’s comments, Ms Merkel’s spokesman Stefan Siebert said: “For the chancellor... the willingness to compromise is needed on both sides.
“If you want to have a deal, then both sides need to move towards each other. Everybody has their principles.
“There are red lines, that's clear – but there's always room for compromise."
Brexit news: Emmanuel Macron is putting pressure on the EU by threatening to 'veto' any deal that does not give France British fishing rights
Brexit news: Significant issues remain between the EU and UK, with the deadline for a deal drawing nearer


thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Boris urged to scrap Brexit trade talks to avoid 'consigning UK to EU vassal status'

Mr Macron threw a spanner into the works on Thursday when he said the terms of any free trade deal would have to be overseen by a robust independent regulator .
A UK Government source warned the chances of a deal were fast “ receding ” as Brussels tabled “ new elements ” in talks just four weeks from the Brexit transition deadline .
Express.co.uk conducted a poll asking if the last-minute demands from the French were enough to walk away from the negotiating table .
The overwhelming majority said it was time for the Prime Minister to turn his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , led my Michel Barnier .
Ninety-eight percent of readers who took part ( 14,110 ) said Mr Johnson should walk while only two percent ( 309 ) said he should continue negotiating .
Just 43 people ( less than one percent ) said they didn ’ t know .
In comments , many readers said Mr Johnson should have already called it a day and departed the negotiations to prepare for a no-deal exit .
One person said : “ Stand up , Boris .
Straight backbone , turn your heel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You did everything you could - MUCH MORE than necessary , but that 's the British way .
WALK !
” Another put the blame for the crumbling talks solely on the shoulders of Mr Macron .
READ MORE : Brexiteer attacks Macron for claim Boris will BEG for deal The person wrote : “ Macron is one of 27 leaders of the EU .
He seems to think that he is head honcho .
“ He is a little man with a big mouth , who has lots of problems of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about time someone put him in his box.
” And yet a third person who voted the stay in the EU in the 2016 referendum said they would rather see a hard Brexit happen .
They said : “ I voted Remain , but if anyone thinks this so-called trade deal is good news is deluded .
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[ ANSWERED ] Nigel Farage warns Boris Johnson about to 'sell out Brexit ' in deal [ WARNING ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold Brexit showdown tomorrow [ ANALYSIS ] “ A deal , where the UK effectively has no say over the future rules of trade is hardly ‘ taking back control ’ .
“ In fact , it is worse control-wise than what we had when we were in the EU !
“ The UK should be either fully in the EU , or fully outside the EU - there is no compromise half in-half out position .
“ WTO will mean a big hit on the UK economy , but a half-hearted deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK to an EU vassal status.
” Another person simply said Mr Johnson “ should have walked away on Feb 2nd and saved us millions.
” On Friday Mr Barnier and Lord Frost paused trade talks to call in their leaders to try to narrow gaps and get an agreement over the line , less than four weeks before Britain completes its Brexit journey out of the bloc .

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Mr Macron threw a spanner into the works on Thursday when he said the terms of any free trade deal would have to be overseen by a robust independent regulator. A UK Government source warned the chances of a deal were fast “receding” as Brussels tabled “new elements” in talks just four weeks from the Brexit transition deadline.
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Express.co.uk conducted a poll asking if the last-minute demands from the French were enough to walk away from the negotiating table. The overwhelming majority said it was time for the Prime Minister to turn his back on the EU’s negotiating team, led my Michel Barnier. Ninety-eight percent of readers who took part (14,110) said Mr Johnson should walk while only two percent (309) said he should continue negotiating. Just 43 people (less than one percent) said they didn’t know.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has been urged to scrap trade talks with the EU
Michel Barnier pictured heading to talks in London
In comments, many readers said Mr Johnson should have already called it a day and departed the negotiations to prepare for a no-deal exit. One person said: “Stand up, Boris. Straight backbone, turn your heel and WALK, head held high. “You did everything you could - MUCH MORE than necessary, but that's the British way. WALK!” Another put the blame for the crumbling talks solely on the shoulders of Mr Macron. READ MORE: Brexiteer attacks Macron for claim Boris will BEG for deal
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The person wrote: “Macron is one of 27 leaders of the EU. He seems to think that he is head honcho. “He is a little man with a big mouth, who has lots of problems of his own in France. It is about time someone put him in his box.” And yet a third person who voted the stay in the EU in the 2016 referendum said they would rather see a hard Brexit happen. They said: “I voted Remain, but if anyone thinks this so-called trade deal is good news is deluded. DON'T MISS
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Fishing remains one of the most contentious issues in talks
“A deal, where the UK effectively has no say over the future rules of trade is hardly ‘taking back control’. “In fact, it is worse control-wise than what we had when we were in the EU! “The UK should be either fully in the EU, or fully outside the EU - there is no compromise half in-half out position.
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“WTO will mean a big hit on the UK economy, but a half-hearted deal with the EU would be consigning the UK to an EU vassal status.” Another person simply said Mr Johnson “should have walked away on Feb 2nd and saved us millions.” On Friday Mr Barnier and Lord Frost paused trade talks to call in their leaders to try to narrow gaps and get an agreement over the line, less than four weeks before Britain completes its Brexit journey out of the bloc.
Lord Frost, the UK's chief negotiator


thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Nigel Farage warns Boris Johnson about to 'sell out Brexit' and champion deal as victory

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage argued Boris Johnson may agree to elements of a trade deal that would frustrate Brexiteers @ @ @ @ @ of a level playing field and state aid , areas the UK Government has repeatedly @ @ @ @ @ would not compromise on .
While on Brexit Watch with Jonathan Saxty , Mr Farage @ @ @ @ @ something that does not resemble a proper Brexit .
He further claimed the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ new relationship as a victory , despite its significant flaws .
Mr Farage said : @ @ @ @ @ and state aid , if we are not free to make our own legislation in @ @ @ @ @ life in this country then it is not a proper Brexit .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My fear is that a deal gets done , it gets presented as @ @ @ @ @ find ourselves with Brexit but too closely tied to EU rules . ''
DO N'T @ @ @ @ @ be done this weekend–Boris threat 'red rag to a bull '

Nigel Farage reveals his ‘fear’ over Brexit
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage argued Boris Johnson may agree to elements of a trade deal that would frustrate Brexiteers. These would be areas of a level playing field and state aid, areas the UK Government has repeatedly said are red lines and would not compromise on. While on Brexit Watch with Jonathan Saxty, Mr Farage argued the UK could see something that does not resemble a proper Brexit.
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He further claimed the Prime Minister will attempt to champion the new relationship as a victory, despite its significant flaws. Mr Farage said: "On level playing fields and state aid, if we are not free to make our own legislation in every area of our commercial life in this country then it is not a proper Brexit. "It is just as simple as that. "My fear is that a deal gets done, it gets presented as a victory but actually we find ourselves with Brexit but too closely tied to EU rules." DON'T MISS: Brexit deal MUST be done this weekend–Boris threat 'red rag to a bull'
Nigel Farage warns Boris Johnson about to 'sell out Brexit' and champion deal as victory
Nigel Farage warned Brexiteers that Boris Johnson is set to deliver a Brexit deal that sells out the UK.
Mr Farage also reflected on the pressure being put on Boris Johnson to make a success of the post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the world. Mr Farage said: "I think the American elections have had a big impact on this. "Had Donald Trump still seen to be there, there was a friend there who wanted to have a trade deal. "With the prospect of Joe Biden coming in we have somebody who is a globalist, somebody who loves the EU, hates Brexit and supports Irish nationalism.
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Nigel Farage: Mr Farage also reflected on the pressure being put on Boris Johnson to make a success of the post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the world.
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"I think that has put Boris into a feeling of not wanting to look friendless on both sides of the Atlantic." Mr Farage admitted that it may now be easier to pass an unsatisfying Brexit deal through Parliament. He said: "So let's wait and see but what is interesting is this: everyone thinks Brexit has gone away, no one cares about it anymore, we can't get away with a bit of a sellout. "Some interesting polling out lately that suggested the red wall would much prefer a no deal Brexit. READ MORE: France called on ‘lying’ UK politicians to drop Brexit [REVEALED]
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Brexit deal MUST be done this weekend as Boris Bill threat 'red rag to a bull' in EU talks

Former Permanent Secretary for Exiting the EU , Philip Rycroft argued that this weekend is crucial in terms of Brexit @ @ @ @ @ Sky News , he said the events of next week in the UK will mean @ @ @ @ @ this weekend .
He explained that next week MPs will again vote on Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ the House of Commons .
He noted this would be like a `` red rag @ @ @ @ @ could result in Brexit talks completely collapsing unless a trade deal is agreed before then @ @ @ @ @ `` This has gone on a lot longer than I think anyone anticipated when we @ @ @ @ @ in June 2016 .
`` These negotiations have taken longer than people thought they would @ @ @ @ @ now very close to the end game and this ca n't go on for much @ @ @ @ @ MISS : Boris Johnson to tie UK to EU rules forever under Brexit deal sell-out

Brexit deal ‘this weekend’ says Philip Rycroft
Former Permanent Secretary for Exiting the EU, Philip Rycroft argued that this weekend is crucial in terms of Brexit development. While speaking on Sky News, he said the events of next week in the UK will mean that significant progress is made this weekend. He explained that next week MPs will again vote on Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons.
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He noted this would be like a "red rag to a bull" and could result in Brexit talks completely collapsing unless a trade deal is agreed before then. Mr Rycroft said: "This has gone on a lot longer than I think anyone anticipated when we voted to leave the EU in June 2016. "These negotiations have taken longer than people thought they would. "But we are now very close to the end game and this can't go on for much longer." DON'T MISS: Boris Johnson to tie UK to EU rules forever under Brexit deal sell-out
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Brexit deal: Mr Rycroft admitted that this weekend would be significant in the conclusion of Brexit talks.
Mr Rycroft admitted that this weekend would be significant in the conclusion of Brexit talks. He said: "I think something has to give this weekend. "Don't forget, next week two important things happen in the UK Parliament, a finance Bill is introduced and the controversial clauses in the Internal Market Bill come back. "This seeks to abrogate unilaterally some of the provisions in the Northern Ireland protocol.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--SNP bid to break up UK would 'infringe human rights' – historian hits out at Sturgeon plot

Historian Neil Oliver claimed that an independent Scotland from the UK would be a `` step backwards '' .
Speaking to Martin Daubney on Unlocked , Mr Oliver said : `` For me to draw a new hard-line separating Scotland from England in that formal sense is a backwards step .
I prefer what I 've always had and I bridle at the thought that someone can take away my nationality and replace it with another .
`` I push that to a point as something that infringes on my human rights .
`` I 'm a British citizen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Not in an argumentative way , I do n't see that I should have to cede my right to understand myself as I am to some politician . ''
READ MORE : Sturgeon mocked after major Scottish company goes into administration '' That appeals to other people which is fine .
That 's the way they feel .
`` I am for something and I am for the United Kingdom . ''
His comments come as a new opinion poll has suggested support for Scottish independence is at 56 percent and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority in next year 's Scottish Parliament election .
The Ipsos MORI poll for STV found of those likely to vote in an independence referendum , 56 percent of those expressing a voting intention said they would vote Yes and 44 percent said they would vote No .
A quarter of Scots indicated they did not have a completely settled view on whether Scotland should be independent or remain part of the UK , the poll found .
On a scale of one to 10 , where one indicated complete support for independence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 25 percent put themselves between three and eight .
A total of 6 percent of those likely to vote said they were undecided on whether Scotland should be independent , and with this group included 41 percent of respondents said they would vote No and 53 percent Yes .
The survey found 55 percent back the SNP in the constituency vote for next year 's election and 47 percent in the regional list vote .
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Historian Neil Oliver claimed that an independent Scotland from the UK would be a "step backwards". Speaking to Martin Daubney on Unlocked, Mr Oliver said: "For me to draw a new hard-line separating Scotland from England in that formal sense is a backwards step. I prefer what I've always had and I bridle at the thought that someone can take away my nationality and replace it with another.
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"I push that to a point as something that infringes on my human rights. "I'm a British citizen, that's how I see myself. "Not in an argumentative way, I don't see that I should have to cede my right to understand myself as I am to some politician." He added: "I'm not anti-Independence. READ MORE: Sturgeon mocked after major Scottish company goes into administration
Historian Neil Oliver claimed that an independent Scotland from the UK would be a "step backwards"
Mr Oliver claimed being taken out of the UK would be against his 'human rights'
"That appeals to other people which is fine. That's the way they feel. "I am for something and I am for the United Kingdom." His comments come as a new opinion poll has suggested support for Scottish independence is at 56 percent and the SNP is on course to win a majority in next year's Scottish Parliament election. The Ipsos MORI poll for STV found of those likely to vote in an independence referendum, 56 percent of those expressing a voting intention said they would vote Yes and 44 percent said they would vote No.
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A new opinion poll has suggested support for Scottish independence is at 56 percent
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A quarter of Scots indicated they did not have a completely settled view on whether Scotland should be independent or remain part of the UK, the poll found. On a scale of one to 10, where one indicated complete support for independence and 10 complete support for the union, 25 percent put themselves between three and eight. A total of 6 percent of those likely to vote said they were undecided on whether Scotland should be independent, and with this group included 41 percent of respondents said they would vote No and 53 percent Yes. The survey found 55 percent back the SNP in the constituency vote for next year's election and 47 percent in the regional list vote. DON'T MISS Nicola Sturgeon savaged as SNP shamed for 'wasting a fortune' [INSIGHT]
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