thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Rishi Sunak in furious row with Labour MP who erupts accusing No10 of 'hating Manchester'

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The Labour MP launched a scathing attack on the Chancellor arguing the Government is acting in a way that suggests `` hatred '' towards Greater Manchester .
Mr Gwynne accused Rishi Sunak of favouring his own town over Greater Manchester in the allocation of extra funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic .
But the Chancellor blasted back : `` It 's disappointing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's obviously a very difficult time for many people in this country as we evolve our response to this virus .
`` But what we need is people acting in a constructive spirit and that 's what my Honourable Friend the Community Secretary is offering to do .
`` And I hope those conversations are happening as we speak .
`` Greater Manchester is being treated exactly the same as every part of our United Kingdom .
`` These are national support schemes that we put in place , that help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He raises a number of questions , as he will know there are a number of schemes to protect businesses , to protect employees and provide support to his local authority . ''
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Rishi Sunak hits out at Andrew Gwynne’s ‘tone’ in parliament
The Labour MP launched a scathing attack on the Chancellor arguing the Government is acting in a way that suggests "hatred" towards Greater Manchester. Mr Gwynne accused Rishi Sunak of favouring his own town over Greater Manchester in the allocation of extra funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic. But the Chancellor blasted back: "It's disappointing to hear the Honourable Gentleman's tone.
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"It's obviously a very difficult time for many people in this country as we evolve our response to this virus. "But what we need is people acting in a constructive spirit and that's what my Honourable Friend the Community Secretary is offering to do. "And I hope those conversations are happening as we speak. "Greater Manchester is being treated exactly the same as every part of our United Kingdom. "These are national support schemes that we put in place, that help the most vulnerable in our society. "He raises a number of questions, as he will know there are a number of schemes to protect businesses, to protect employees and provide support to his local authority." READ MORE: Burnham admits Manchester will back down if Boris orders tier lockdown
Rishi Sunak responded to accusations he 'hates' Greater Manchester
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Addressing the Commons, the Chancellor failed to rule out harsher lockdown measures when challenged by Labour, but added that a "localised approach is the best approach". During Treasury questions, his Labour opposite number Anneliese Dodds asked: "Last week when the Prime Minister was asked whether a circuit-breaker was likely he said 'I rule nothing out'. Does the Chancellor rule it out, yes or no?" Mr Sunak replied: "Of course, I agree with the Prime Minister." Ms Dodds warned that not undertaking a circuit-breaker now "could cost our economy £150 million" and asked the Chancellor if he had estimated the costs of not implementing harsher restrictions nationally.
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Andy Burnham says Manchester ‘wouldn’t break the law’
Mr Sunak said: "The honourable lady talks about a rolling programme. It's very clear that the party opposite thinks we should have a rolling programme of national lockdowns. "What I can tell her is that would be enormously damaging for people's jobs and livelihoods causing unnecessary pain and suffering in parts of the country where the virus prevalence is low. A localised approach is the best approach." Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that talks were continuing with leaders in Manchester about increasing restrictions in and around the city. He added that talks were planned this week with South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, the North East and Teesside. Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore said no talks had happened since Friday, when the Tees Valley and the North East were given a reprieve from the toughest measures. He tweeted on Monday evening: "Apparently it was announced in the House of Commons earlier that there were talks happening in relation to #Hartlepool & wider #TeesValley going into Tier 3. This is untrue. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Labour civil war ERUPTS: Diane Abbott in damning attack on Starmer - 'I blame his mother'

The former Labour frontbencher accused Sir Keir Starmer of using his Remain Brexit stance to further his plan to scupper Jeremy Corbyn from his position and win over the Labour Party .
She told BBC Newsnight : `` You 've got to remember that Keir had a project of his own to become the leader of the Labour Party .
I blame his mother for calling him Keir .
`` And I was n't going to work with him to forward that project . ''
She added she was `` suspicious '' of the Labour leader as his `` ambition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I think it 's noticeable , having been Mr Remain all the way up until he got leadership of the party .
`` You do n't hear much from Keir about Remain now .
I think it 's fairly apparent that Keir had other motives .
`` Having said that , he won the leadership election fair and square and you 've got to respect the mandate .
`` But at the time , when Jeremy was leader , it was fairly apparent that Keir had other motives . ''
READ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away ' as Starmer stamps out Left Sir Keir became Labour 's leader earlier this year and has since attempted to rid the party of the mould created by former leader Jeremy Corbyn .
He has made several moves to stamp-out hard-left influence , including paying out hefty sums to former employees turned whistleblowers over anti-Semitism in the party .
Despite efforts to take Labour closer to the centre-ground and appeal to members across the political spectrum , Sir Keir is facing continuous pressure from Corbynite members .
Last week , a group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own policy research operation .
It marked a break from the mainstream party , with several of Mr Corbyn 's allies now using parliamentary office expenses to fund the Socialist Parliamentary Research Group ( SPRG ) , according to The Times .
Steven Fielding , Professor of Political History at the University of Nottingham who specialises in the politics of the Labour Party , told Express.co.uk 's Joel Day that Sir Keir could expect more of this to come , warning of the emergence of a `` ghetto hard-left '' element in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though Starmer has n't said anything about policies yet - yes , there will be pushback , there are currently deep suspicions on certain parts of the left .
`` Len McCluskey has articulated some of those suspicions and his specific beef with the party and the reason why Unite has reduced its donations by 10 percent is because of the antisemitism thing , which I think most members would think that was odd to focus on - it 's a very hard-left , hard-Corbynite position , it 's not one that resonates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have respect for Corbyn .
`` It kind of shows the little ghetto that the hard-left might be operating at the moment .
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Diane Abbott: It’s fairly apparent Starmer had other motives
The former Labour frontbencher accused Sir Keir Starmer of using his Remain Brexit stance to further his plan to scupper Jeremy Corbyn from his position and win over the Labour Party. She told BBC Newsnight: "You've got to remember that Keir had a project of his own to become the leader of the Labour Party. I blame his mother for calling him Keir.
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"And I wasn't going to work with him to forward that project." She added she was "suspicious" of the Labour leader as his "ambition" was fairly apparent. She said: "I think it's noticeable, having been Mr Remain all the way up until he got leadership of the party. "You don't hear much from Keir about Remain now. I think it's fairly apparent that Keir had other motives. "Having said that, he won the leadership election fair and square and you've got to respect the mandate. "But at the time, when Jeremy was leader, it was fairly apparent that Keir had other motives." READ MORE: Momentum humiliation: Group 'fading away' as Starmer stamps out Left
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Sir Keir became Labour's leader earlier this year and has since attempted to rid the party of the mould created by former leader Jeremy Corbyn. He has made several moves to stamp-out hard-left influence, including paying out hefty sums to former employees turned whistleblowers over anti-Semitism in the party. Despite efforts to take Labour closer to the centre-ground and appeal to members across the political spectrum, Sir Keir is facing continuous pressure from Corbynite members. Last week, a group of MPs announced they had established their own policy research operation. It marked a break from the mainstream party, with several of Mr Corbyn's allies now using parliamentary office expenses to fund the Socialist Parliamentary Research Group (SPRG), according to The Times.
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Steven Fielding, Professor of Political History at the University of Nottingham who specialises in the politics of the Labour Party, told Express.co.uk's Joel Day that Sir Keir could expect more of this to come, warning of the emergence of a "ghetto hard-left" element in the party. He said: "Even though Starmer hasn't said anything about policies yet - yes, there will be pushback, there are currently deep suspicions on certain parts of the left. "Len McCluskey has articulated some of those suspicions and his specific beef with the party and the reason why Unite has reduced its donations by 10 percent is because of the antisemitism thing, which I think most members would think that was odd to focus on - it's a very hard-left, hard-Corbynite position, it's not one that resonates with many members, even those who have respect for Corbyn. "It kind of shows the little ghetto that the hard-left might be operating at the moment. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Michel Barnier in emergency talks with David Frost TODAY - but UK issues Brexit ultimatum

The Brussels bureaucrat offered in intensify the trade talks and begin work on a legal text after months of refusing to put pen to paper on the Brexit deal .
But his offer was met with rejection , as Lord Frost insisted the EU still had to do more to persuade him back to the negotiating table .
Mr Barnier has offered to give more reassurances in a bid to salvage the negotiations .
A European Commission spokesman said : `` Michel Barnier spoke to David Frost yesterday afternoon , you will have seen his tweet in which he confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussions with the UK , on all topics , and on the basis of legal texts .
`` We 're going to remain in contact with the UK , Michel Barnier will speak to David Frost later this afternoon . ''
Asked whether the EU would compromise in order to secure a Brexit deal , a second spokesman said : `` This is a question 101 for students of international negotiations , and therefore I think it is pretty obvious that in order to come to an agreement both sides need to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case in this negotiation . ''
However , the UK has warned Brussels it must see a change in attitude .
A spokesman for Number 10 said : `` We have said that our door is ajar to resume talks , but that can only happen if the EU fundamentally change their approach and also if they make it clear that they have done so . ''
The EU had hoped an offer to start drafting legal texts , despite the outstanding issues of fisheries and state subsidies controls , would convince the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frost 's snub sparked outrage across European capitals , with some insisting the bloc should not move just to please Boris Johnson .
One EU diplomat said : `` They got what they wanted – intensified talks , on legal texts , on multiple areas ... Now , they are just faffing around .
`` All this posturing is only aimed at strengthening Johnson ’ s hand .
If they don ’ t want to talk , that ’ s their choice .
There is no point at this stage to give them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'gifted secret independence weapon ' as Brexit talks boil over Haggling over a post-Brexit deal isn ’ t expected to resume until Mr Barnier offers personal reassurances to Lord Frost that the EU is ready to compromise .
On Monday , Lord Frost said : “ The EU still needs to make a fundamental change in approach to the talks and make clear it has done so.
” And business minister Nadhim Zahawi said : `` Until you make it very clear that you are willing to negotiate with us as an equal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no point simply just paying lip service , saying you know ‘ we ’ ll intensify negotiations ' . ''
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The Brussels bureaucrat offered in intensify the trade talks and begin work on a legal text after months of refusing to put pen to paper on the Brexit deal. But his offer was met with rejection, as Lord Frost insisted the EU still had to do more to persuade him back to the negotiating table. Mr Barnier has offered to give more reassurances in a bid to salvage the negotiations.
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A European Commission spokesman said: "Michel Barnier spoke to David Frost yesterday afternoon, you will have seen his tweet in which he confirmed that the EU is ready to intensify discussions with the UK, on all topics, and on the basis of legal texts. "We're going to remain in contact with the UK, Michel Barnier will speak to David Frost later this afternoon." Asked whether the EU would compromise in order to secure a Brexit deal, a second spokesman said: "This is a question 101 for students of international negotiations, and therefore I think it is pretty obvious that in order to come to an agreement both sides need to meet, and this is also obviously the case in this negotiation."
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However, the UK has warned Brussels it must see a change in attitude. A spokesman for Number 10 said: "We have said that our door is ajar to resume talks, but that can only happen if the EU fundamentally change their approach and also if they make it clear that they have done so." The EU had hoped an offer to start drafting legal texts, despite the outstanding issues of fisheries and state subsidies controls, would convince the UK to resume trade talks.
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Lord Frost's snub sparked outrage across European capitals, with some insisting the bloc should not move just to please Boris Johnson. One EU diplomat said: "They got what they wanted – intensified talks, on legal texts, on multiple areas ... Now, they are just faffing around. "All this posturing is only aimed at strengthening Johnson’s hand. If they don’t want to talk, that’s their choice. There is no point at this stage to give them anything more.” MUST READ: Sturgeon 'gifted secret independence weapon' as Brexit talks boil over
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Haggling over a post-Brexit deal isn’t expected to resume until Mr Barnier offers personal reassurances to Lord Frost that the EU is ready to compromise. On Monday, Lord Frost said: “The EU still needs to make a fundamental change in approach to the talks and make clear it has done so.” And business minister Nadhim Zahawi said: "Until you make it very clear that you are willing to negotiate with us as an equal, as a sovereign, then there’s no point simply just paying lip service, saying you know ‘we’ll intensify negotiations'." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Brexit bombshell: EU waiting for key vote to push 'weakened' UK into convenient trade deal

Brexit talks with the European Union have been declared `` over '' after the UK lamented Brussels ' inability to make concessions on key issues affecting the future trading relationship between the two sides .
Former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman suggested failure to move from the EU could be part of a `` wait and see '' strategy that will conclude following the US Presidential Election in November .
Speaking to talkRADIO , Mr Forman said : `` I suspect , and I do n't think this has been mentioned terribly much , but I just wonder whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens with the American elections .
`` If Biden were to win , I do n't think he will , but if he were to win maybe they think our position will be weakened in some way .
`` And we 'd scramble to do a last-minute deal with them because of fears of a US trade deal falling apart . ''
The prospect of a new US-UK trade deal was marred when Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned he will not agree to talks with the British Government if Brexit were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning came after Boris Johnson introduced his controversial Internal Market Bill in the Commons last month , citing a need to ensure the smooth running of internal trade in the event of a no deal Brexit .
JUST IN : Brexit bombshell : EU waiting for key vote to push 'weakened ' UK into convenient trade deal The Prime Minister has been hoping to negotiate a new trade arrangement with the United States shortly after the end of the transition period .
US President Donald Trump signalled his support for the plan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson should he secure reelection .
But a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators have warned they will not allow any deal to go through Congress unless peace in Northern Ireland was guaranteed in the aftermath of Brexit .
Mr Trump 's own envoy to Northern Ireland , Mick Mulvaney , also insisted the UK has been running the risk of `` creating a hard border by accident '' if no agreement is reached with Brussels .
READ MORE : Theresa May furious as Gove brilliantly explains how UK would THRIVE under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the negotiations are now `` effectively over '' after ten round of talks with Brussels failed to bridge the gap on key issues like fishing or state aid .
But EU negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday committed to further `` intensifying '' talks as a sign of good faith after Michael Gove claimed it would be `` meaningless '' to hold additional talks as Brussels continues to refuse to budge .
Mr Gove said : `` The conclusions of that council reaffirmed the EU 's original negotiating mandate , they dropped a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the draft and they declared that all , all future moves in this negotiation had to be made by the UK.
” Writing on Twitter , Mr Barnier insisted the bloc is `` available to intensify talks '' in an attempt to bring back the UK to the negotiating table .
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Brexit talks with the European Union have been declared "over" after the UK lamented Brussels' inability to make concessions on key issues affecting the future trading relationship between the two sides. Former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman suggested failure to move from the EU could be part of a "wait and see" strategy that will conclude following the US Presidential Election in November. Speaking to talkRADIO, Mr Forman said: "I suspect, and I don't think this has been mentioned terribly much, but I just wonder whether the EU is holding off to see what happens with the American elections.
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"If Biden were to win, I don't think he will, but if he were to win maybe they think our position will be weakened in some way. "And we'd scramble to do a last-minute deal with them because of fears of a US trade deal falling apart." The prospect of a new US-UK trade deal was marred when Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned he will not agree to talks with the British Government if Brexit were to affect the Good Friday Agreement. The warning came after Boris Johnson introduced his controversial Internal Market Bill in the Commons last month, citing a need to ensure the smooth running of internal trade in the event of a no deal Brexit. JUST IN: Brexit bombshell: EU waiting for key vote to push 'weakened' UK into convenient trade deal
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The Prime Minister has been hoping to negotiate a new trade arrangement with the United States shortly after the end of the transition period. US President Donald Trump signalled his support for the plan, and repeatedly committed to swift talks with Mr Johnson should he secure reelection. But a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators have warned they will not allow any deal to go through Congress unless peace in Northern Ireland was guaranteed in the aftermath of Brexit. Mr Trump's own envoy to Northern Ireland, Mick Mulvaney, also insisted the UK has been running the risk of "creating a hard border by accident" if no agreement is reached with Brussels. READ MORE: Theresa May furious as Gove brilliantly explains how UK would THRIVE under no deal Brexit
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Boris Johnson last week said the negotiations are now "effectively over" after ten round of talks with Brussels failed to bridge the gap on key issues like fishing or state aid. But EU negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday committed to further "intensifying" talks as a sign of good faith after Michael Gove claimed it would be "meaningless" to hold additional talks as Brussels continues to refuse to budge. Mr Gove said: "The conclusions of that council reaffirmed the EU's original negotiating mandate, they dropped a reference to intensive talks that have been in the draft and they declared that all, all future moves in this negotiation had to be made by the UK.” Writing on Twitter, Mr Barnier insisted the bloc is "available to intensify talks" in an attempt to bring back the UK to the negotiating table. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Brexit fury: Barnier accused of 'paying lip service' to UK sovereignty in EU trade talks

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EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has said that the EU remains `` available to intensify talks in London on all subjects '' .
This comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK should start preparing for a no deal Brexit .
Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the Government 's point to Sky News that there was `` no point '' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU 's part .
He said : `` As long as they agree to negotiate with us as a sovereign in the way the EU has treated Norway on fishing , then we 're happy to intensify .
`` But until they make it very clear that they are willing to negotiate with us as an equal , as a sovereign , then there 's no point simply just paying lip service .
`` There 's no point saying they 'll intensify negotiations when the reality is that they do n't accept the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU and we are now sovereign .
`` We 've just done a deal with Japan , much deeper and better than the EU had with Japan , and we 'll do many more . ''
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Nadhim Zahawi: EU needs to negotiate with UK ‘as a sovereign’
EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has said that the EU remains "available to intensify talks in London on all subjects". This comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK should start preparing for a no deal Brexit. Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the Government's point to Sky News that there was "no point" in continuing negotiations without a move on the EU's part.
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He said: "As long as they agree to negotiate with us as a sovereign in the way the EU has treated Norway on fishing, then we're happy to intensify. "But until they make it very clear that they are willing to negotiate with us as an equal, as a sovereign, then there's no point simply just paying lip service. "There's no point saying they'll intensify negotiations when the reality is that they don't accept the principle that the UK has left the EU and we are now sovereign. "We've just done a deal with Japan, much deeper and better than the EU had with Japan, and we'll do many more." READ MORE: EU served final warning as Barnier must give UK one key 'signal'
Brexit fury: Barnier accused of 'paying lip service' to UK sovereignty in EU trade talks
'We've just done a deal with Japan, much deeper and better than the EU.'
Formal talks in London were supposed to be taking place this week, but no longer are. At the end of last week, the Prime Minister and Downing Street officials effectively declared that the trade talks were over unless the EU changed its attitude. European officials have dismissed the UK's stance as rhetoric. The EU also claims it has moved a distance from its original position on this after dropping a stipulation that there would be any role for the European Court of Justice in enforcing the rules.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Brexit LIVE: Michel Barnier in IMMINENT Brexit showdown – will make or break talks

Boris Johnson earlier warned there was little point continuing talks as the EU refused to back down over its demands for future fishing arrangements and state aid .
Now the Prime Minister 's spokesperson has said the `` door is ajar '' but the bloc must be willing to change its approach .
The spokesperson said : `` We have said that our door is ajar to resume talks , but that can only happen if the EU fundamentally change their approach and also if they make it clear that they have done so . ''
The EU said both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromise to reach a Brexit deal ahead of the meeting this afternoon .
A European Commission spokesman told a Brussels briefing : `` I think it is pretty obvious that in order to come to an agreement both sides need to meet and this is also obviously the case in this negotiation . ''
It comes as Mr Barnier vowed to “ intensify ” talks after in another change of heart as Mr Gove warned further talks would be “ meaningless ” without the EU backing down over its demands .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaffirmed the EU 's original negotiating mandate , they dropped a reference to intensive talks that has been in the draft and they declared that all , all future moves in this negotiation had to be made by the UK.
” Lord Frost added : `` But the EU still needs to make a fundamental change in approach to the talks and make clear it has done so.
” 1.58pm update : MP warns there is 'no point ' carrying on Brexit talks unless EU backs down MP for Wokingham John Redwood tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk .
`` No point unless they drop their demands to carry on making our laws , taking our fish and putting us under the control of their court . ''
1.36pm update : Boris Johnson 's Europe adviser to speak to Barnier again next week David Frost will speak to the European Union 's Michel Barnier again on Tuesday as efforts continue to revive trade talks .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` What the UK 's chief negotiator needs to see is a clear assurance from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change in approach to the talks and that this is going to be a genuine negotiation rather than one side being expected to make all of the moves . ''
The former European Commission President , who served from 2014 to 2019 , said he was “ appalled ” by cuts to the budget for defence , research and health made by EU chiefs .
He also pinned the blame on the “ harmful influence ” of the frugal four - Denmark , Sweden , Austria and the Netherlands .
In a strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ dismayed ” by the “ lack of ambition ” , adding : “ This is not Europe ” .
The former EU boss also hit out at the European Council ’ s decision to reduce the proposed sum for the Erasmus programme , adding “ also cut the budget for defence , research and health '' .
12.43pm update : Barnier accused of 'paying lip service ' to UK sovereignty in EU trade talks EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has said that the EU remains `` available to intensify talks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK should start preparing for a no deal Brexit .
Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the Government 's point to Sky News that there was `` no point '' in continuing negotiations without a move on the EU 's part .
He said : `` As long as they agree to negotiate with us as a sovereign in the way the EU has treated Norway on fishing , then we 're happy to intensify .
`` But until they make it very clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an equal , as a sovereign , then there 's no point simply just paying lip service .
`` There 's no point saying they 'll intensify negotiations when the reality is that they do n't accept the principle that the UK has left the EU and we are now sovereign .
`` We 've just done a deal with Japan , much deeper and better than the EU had with Japan , and we 'll do many more . ''
12.03pm update : Widdecombe blasts Boris Johnson for not walking away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Margaret Thatcher would never have put up with the treatment meted out to the UK by the EU over the last year – and would have pulled the plug on the Brexit withdrawal agreement long ago , former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe has said .
Miss Widdecombe , who served as a Brexit Party MEP alongside Nigel Farage after being elected to the European Parliament last year , fears current PM Boris Johnson 's refusal to walk away from negotiations once and for all will see the UK saddled with what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , she said it would not have been the case had Mrs Thatcher , who led the UK from 1979 to 1990 , still been in charge .
Miss Widdecombe , who served as minister of state for Employment and also minister of state for Prisons under Mrs Thatcher 's successor , John Major , said : `` I think that when the first deadline expired for a proper deal she would have said that 's it .
The ITV ’ s political editor insisted EU negotiators were already due to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Brussels was prepared to continue talks across all subjects in a call with Lord Frost on Monday afternoon .
Robert Peston branded Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove ’ s claim that the breakthrough was due to Boris Johnson ’ s new tough stance with the bloc as “ classic Govian spin ” .
The political journalist added that November 15 is the `` real deadline '' for a free trade agreement , as it would still be possible to ratify a deal before that date .
10.56am update : UK and EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels reporter Clement Zampa tweeted : `` New exchange scheduled this afternoon between @ MichelBarnier and @ DavidGHFrost to unblock post-discussions # Brexit , after the helping hand of the EU yesterday ... and the British `` no thank you '' .
READ MORE : Merkel told to pressure Macron into dropping Brexit fishing demands 10.30am update : Brexit bombshell : EU waiting for key vote to push 'weakened ' UK into convenient trade deal Brexit talks with the European Union have been declared `` over '' after the UK lamented Brussels ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affecting the future trading relationship between the two sides .
Former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman suggested failure to move from the EU could be part of a `` wait and see '' strategy that will conclude following the US Presidential Election in November .
Speaking to talkRADIO , Mr Forman said : `` I suspect , and I do n't think this has been mentioned terribly much , but I just wonder whether the EU is holding off to see what happens with the American elections .
`` If Biden were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will , but if he were to win maybe they think our position will be weakened in some way . ''
10.05am update : 'We ca n't talk to ourselves ' Philippe Lamberts , the European deputy of Ecolo , the French-speaking Belgian ecological political party , has given an update on the latest talks .
Christoph Schmidt tweeted : `` @ ph_lamberts on stalled # brexit talks : 'What can I say , if they do n't want to talk ?
`` We ca n't talk to ourselves , can we ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing DEFENCE !
UK to use technology to track vessels in fishing waters The Government has opened a call for evidence on expanding the use of Remote Electronic Monitoring on fishing boats in English waters .
The monitoring technology is aimed at improving the management of fisheries , providing better data on fish stocks and stopping overfishing .
The move comes as the UK will be free from the European Union ’ s Common Fisheries Policy - which British fishermen say has decimated their livelihoods - when the transition period comes to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is part of plans to use the latest technology to support the fishing industry .
Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis said : “ As we take back control of our fisheries , we want to ensure a sustainable and thriving fishing industry .
“ Remote Electronic Monitoring technology could provide important information on the state of our fish stocks and help shape how we manage our fisheries in the future .
“ We , therefore , want to hear from those who will be affected by its use and give them a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an independent coastal state.
” Michel Barnier said the EU is `` available to intensify talks '' in an olive branch to the UK .
He tweeted : `` As stated by President @ vonderleyen on Friday , I confirmed that the EU remains available to intensify talks in London this week , on all subjects , and based on legal texts .
We now wait for the UK ’ s reaction . ''
Former civil servant Anton Spisak said this paved the way to `` finding compromises '' .
He tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been awaiting for months : the Commission says yes to the joint legal text drafting .
`` Unless there ’ s now a miscalculation on either side , this paves the way to finding compromises . ''
Number 10 acknowledged that there had been a `` constructive discussion '' between Mr Barnier and his UK counterpart David Frost .
However , the spokesman added there was still no basis to resume negotiations .
They said : `` This means an EU approach consistent with trying to find an agreement between sovereign equals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come from the EU side as well as the UK . ''

Brexit: No deal preparations send ‘signal to EU’ says Syed Kamall
Peers have defeated the Government over its controversial Brexit legislation that would enable ministers to break international law and override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement, that was agreed with the EU last October. Instead of backing the move, the House of Lords has heavily backed a "regret" amendement, which condemnds the disputed privisions in the UK Internal Market Bill - the legislation that would enable the Government to rip up parts of the Brexit deal.
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Peers backed the amendment by 395 votes to 169, with a majority of 226. It comes as Mr Johnson revealed the UK is not entirely shut off from resuming post-Brexit trade talks with the EU. The Prime Minister's spokesperson has said the "door is ajar" but the bloc must be willing to change its approach. The spokesperson said: "We have said that our door is ajar to resume talks, but that can only happen if the EU fundamentally change their approach and also if they make it clear that they have done so." It follows Mr Barnier's earlier comments where he vowed to “intensify” talks after in another change of heart as Mr Gove warned further talks would be “meaningless” without the EU backing down over its demands. He said: "The conclusions of that council reaffirmed the EU's original negotiating mandate, they dropped a reference to intensive talks that has been in the draft and they declared that all, all future moves in this negotiation had to be made by the UK.” FOLLOW OUR LATEST UPDATES HERE:
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10.30pm update: Eurocrats, look away now! Brexiteer highlights FIVE huge problems with single market Sir John Redwood has outlined the five fatal errors of the UK’s membership of the European Union today.
Brexit talks continue to stall, with the EU refusing to budge on its demands over a free trade agreement.
With the UK finally out of the EU, Sir John revealed the five fatal flaws of Britain’s move to join the single market in 1972.
A staunch supporter of the UK’s departure from the EU, the Tory MP outlined five reasons why Britain should never have joined the single market in the first place. 9.10pm update: Peers inflict further defeats on Brexit legislation The House of Lords have inflicted further defeats on the Government in their bid to protect UK food standards in future trade deals. Despite previous Lords changes to the Agriculture Bill being rejected by the Commons, the upper chamber has continued to demand quality safeguards on imported agricultural and food imports to prevent British farmers being undermined. The legislative tussle - known as parliamentary "ping pong" where legislation is passed between the two Houses - comes amid continuing concerns over chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef entering the UK market from the US. The Government has argued existing protections are already in place and they have no intention of watering them down. With the Bill returning to the unelected house after reverses in the Commons, peers again pressed the case on standards. The Lords backed a Labour amendment by 282 votes to 244, majority 38, aimed at ensuring imported foodstuffs met equivalent benchmarks to those followed by UK producers, including on animal welfare, environmental protection and food safety. A similar change backed by peers, which drew the support of several Conservative MPs, had previously been overturned by the elected chamber. 7pm update: US trade deal will be finalised ‘soon’ US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was "very pleased" with progress in negotiations with Britain over a trade agreement and predicted a deal "reasonably soon". The United States and Britain launched negotiations on a free-trade agreement in May, vowing to work quickly to seal a deal as the UK completes its exit from the EUn. Mr Lighthizer, speaking by video link from Washington to a British conference on transatlantic co-operation, said talks were taking place continuously despite being split into rounds, while hinting at some differences over future trade ties. He said: "These things take time ... but we are making great headway and we have got 30-some groups negotiating and negotiating bitterly right now. "I am optimistic across the board and I think that it is going to happen reasonably soon.”
Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in central London to attend Cabinet meeting
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6.12 pm update: Brexit boost for US-UK trade talks as Liz Truss provides update on vital deal Brexit Britain’s trade deal hopes with the US have been given a boost today following an update from International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss.
In an announcement today, Mr Truss confirmed the latest round of talks with the US had begun.
Not only has the latest round of talks commenced today but Ms Truss also revealed both sides have agreed to “intensify” negotiations ahead of the US election. 5pm update: Lord Judge comments on the regret amendment Lord Judge, a former lord chief justice who proposed the regret amendment, has said: "The fact of the matter is the law would be broken. There can be no getting away from it. "You don't have to be a lawyer to understand the rule of law. And you certainly don't have to be a lawyer to understand when you are giving powers away. "You don't have to be a lawyer to understand the reputational damage to the United Kingdom. "We cannot resile from the fact that we are breaking the law if this Bill is enacted." 4pm update: Government set for Brexit showdown in the Lords The Lords backed a "regret" amendment, condemning the contentious provisions in the UK Internal Markets Bill and warned they "would undermine the rule of law and damage the reputation of the United Kingdom". The amendment passed by 395 votes to 169. With peers vowing to reject the disputed parts of the UK Internal Market Bill, it sets the scene for a showdown between the unelected chamber and Commons and the likelihood of protracted parliamentary "ping pong", where legislation is passed between the two Houses. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, former Commons speaker Baroness Boothroyd and Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne were among many in the upper house to criticise the Bill, which has already cleared the Commons despite opposition from some senior Tories.
Emily Ferguson is taking over live reporting from Rachel Russell 2.54pm update: UK intensifies talks with the US, Liz Truss announces The Trade Secretary has announced the fifth round of negotiations between the UK and US. She tweeted: "5th round trade talks have started with our great ally the US. "We’re intensifying negotiations so we are in a good position to move forward after the election. "We want a deal that delivers for all parts of and is forward-leaning in modern areas like tech & services." 1.58pm update: MP warns there is 'no point' carrying on Brexit talks unless EU backs down MP for Wokingham John Redwood tweeted: "So the EU now wants to talk. "No point unless they drop their demands to carry on making our laws, taking our fish and putting us under the control of their court." 1.36pm update: Boris Johnson's Europe adviser to speak to Barnier again next week David Frost will speak to the European Union's Michel Barnier again on Tuesday as efforts continue to revive trade talks. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "What the UK's chief negotiator needs to see is a clear assurance from the EU that it has made a fundamental change in approach to the talks and that this is going to be a genuine negotiation rather than one side being expected to make all of the moves."
David Frost is the UK's chief Brexit negotiator
1.15pm update: Juncker breaks cover to CONDEMN Von Der Leyen for Brussels blunders The former European Commission President, who served from 2014 to 2019, said he was “appalled” by cuts to the budget for defence, research and health made by EU chiefs. He also pinned the blame on the “harmful influence” of the frugal four - Denmark, Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands. In a strongly worded rant, Mr Juncker said he was “dismayed” by the “lack of ambition”, adding: “This is not Europe”. The former EU boss also hit out at the European Council’s decision to reduce the proposed sum for the Erasmus programme, adding “also cut the budget for defence, research and health". 12.43pm update: Barnier accused of 'paying lip service' to UK sovereignty in EU trade talks EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has said that the EU remains "available to intensify talks in London on all subjects". This comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK should start preparing for a no deal Brexit. Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the Government's point to Sky News that there was "no point" in continuing negotiations without a move on the EU's part. He said: "As long as they agree to negotiate with us as a sovereign in the way the EU has treated Norway on fishing, then we're happy to intensify. "But until they make it very clear that they are willing to negotiate with us as an equal, as a sovereign, then there's no point simply just paying lip service. "There's no point saying they'll intensify negotiations when the reality is that they don't accept the principle that the UK has left the EU and we are now sovereign. "We've just done a deal with Japan, much deeper and better than the EU had with Japan, and we'll do many more." 12.03pm update: Widdecombe blasts Boris Johnson for not walking away – Thatcher would say 'we're leaving' Margaret Thatcher would never have put up with the treatment meted out to the UK by the EU over the last year – and would have pulled the plug on the Brexit withdrawal agreement long ago, former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe has said. Miss Widdecombe, who served as a Brexit Party MEP alongside Nigel Farage after being elected to the European Parliament last year, fears current PM Boris Johnson's refusal to walk away from negotiations once and for all will see the UK saddled with what she calls a "lousy deal". However, she said it would not have been the case had Mrs Thatcher, who led the UK from 1979 to 1990, still been in charge. Miss Widdecombe, who served as minister of state for Employment and also minister of state for Prisons under Mrs Thatcher's successor, John Major, said: "I think that when the first deadline expired for a proper deal she would have said that's it. READ MORE: Merkel told to pressure Macron into dropping Brexit fishing demands
Nadhim Zahawi: EU needs to negotiate with UK ‘as a sovereign’
11.43am update: Robert Peston highlights ‘real deal deadline’ as Brexit talks resume 'Victory for Boris' The ITV’s political editor insisted EU negotiators were already due to travel to London on Tuesday before Michel Barnier said Brussels was prepared to continue talks across all subjects in a call with Lord Frost on Monday afternoon. Robert Peston branded Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove’s claim that the breakthrough was due to Boris Johnson’s new tough stance with the bloc as “classic Govian spin”. The political journalist added that November 15 is the "real deadline" for a free trade agreement, as it would still be possible to ratify a deal before that date. 10.56am update: UK and EU Brexit negotiators to meet again today AFP Brussels reporter Clement Zampa tweeted: "New exchange scheduled this afternoon between @MichelBarnier and @DavidGHFrost to unblock post-discussions #Brexit , after the helping hand of the EU yesterday ... and the British "no thank you". 10.30am update: Brexit bombshell: EU waiting for key vote to push 'weakened' UK into convenient trade deal Brexit talks with the European Union have been declared "over" after the UK lamented Brussels' inability to make concessions on key issues affecting the future trading relationship between the two sides. Former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman suggested failure to move from the EU could be part of a "wait and see" strategy that will conclude following the US Presidential Election in November. Speaking to talkRADIO, Mr Forman said: "I suspect, and I don't think this has been mentioned terribly much, but I just wonder whether the EU is holding off to see what happens with the American elections. "If Biden were to win, I don't think he will, but if he were to win maybe they think our position will be weakened in some way." 10.05am update: 'We can't talk to ourselves' Philippe Lamberts, the European deputy of Ecolo, the French-speaking Belgian ecological political party, has given an update on the latest talks. Christoph Schmidt tweeted: "@ph_lamberts on stalled #brexit talks: 'What can I say, if they don't want to talk? "We can't talk to ourselves, can we?"
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Merkel told to pressure Macron into dropping 'negligible' Brexit fishing demands

Fishing has proved a major stumbling block in negotiations on a free trade agreement between the UK and the EU , with the French President taking a hard line on the issue .
But Jörg Krämer of Commerzbank insisted the German Chancellor should put pressure on Mr Macron to compromise .
He added that it is not worth risking no deal for fishing .
Mr Krämer told FinanzBusiness : `` The federal government should put pressure on France .
`` A free trade agreement must not fail because of the interests of the fisheries , whose macroeconomic importance is negligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back down on fishing to reach a post-Brexit agreement .
Speaking at the EU summit last Thursday , the French President said : `` Under any circumstance , our fishermen should not be sacrificed for Brexit .
`` If these conditions are not met , it 's possible we wo n't have a deal .
“ If the right terms ca n't be found at the end of these discussions , we 're ready for a no deal for our future relations . ''
Britain has insisted it will hold the right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year .
READ MORE : Brexit fury : Barnier accused of 'paying lip service ' to UK sovereignty But the stance could result in a lower fish quota for European fishermen .
It was previously reported that the UK offered the EU a three-year buffer period to ease the impact of any reduction in the amount of fish that European boats can catch in British waters .
The concession would see fishing quotas for European trawlers scaled back gradually between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement on Friday , Boris Johnson told the UK to prepare for an Australian-style outcome - which would mean trading on World Trade Organisation rules - unless the EU makes a major change in its approach .
DO N'T MISS Brexit LIVE : EU caves with major U-turn over Northern Ireland [ LIVE BLOG ] Redwood savages 'sell-out Labour ' for holding back Brexit progress [ VIDEO ] Theresa May ’ s fury as Gove brilliantly dismantles former PM [ INSIGHT ] The Prime Minister expressed disappointment that the bloc is refusing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blasted : “ They want the continued ability to control our destiny and freedom , our fisheries , in a way that is completely unacceptable , '' he said .
`` Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal , I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia 's . ''
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier spoke on the phone on Monday .

Brexit: French fisherman may have to ‘pay fee’ claims expert
Fishing has proved a major stumbling block in negotiations on a free trade agreement between the UK and the EU, with the French President taking a hard line on the issue. But Jörg Krämer of Commerzbank insisted the German Chancellor should put pressure on Mr Macron to compromise.
He added that it is not worth risking no deal for fishing. Mr Krämer told FinanzBusiness: "The federal government should put pressure on France. "A free trade agreement must not fail because of the interests of the fisheries, whose macroeconomic importance is negligible." Mr Macron is refusing to back down on fishing to reach a post-Brexit agreement.
Angela Merkel has been told to put pressure on Emmanuel Macron to drop his fishing demands
Jörg Krämer of Commerzbank insisted the German Chancellor should put pressure on Mr Macron to compromise over fishing
Speaking at the EU summit last Thursday, the French President said: "Under any circumstance, our fishermen should not be sacrificed for Brexit. "If these conditions are not met, it's possible we won't have a deal. “If the right terms can't be found at the end of these discussions, we're ready for a no deal for our future relations." Britain has insisted it will hold the right to control who can fish in British waters when the transition period comes to a close at the end of the year. READ MORE: Brexit fury: Barnier accused of 'paying lip service' to UK sovereignty
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Mr Macron is refusing to back down on fishing to reach a post-Brexit agreement
But the stance could result in a lower fish quota for European fishermen. It was previously reported that the UK offered the EU a three-year buffer period to ease the impact of any reduction in the amount of fish that European boats can catch in British waters. The concession would see fishing quotas for European trawlers scaled back gradually between 2021 and 2024. In a televised statement on Friday, Boris Johnson told the UK to prepare for an Australian-style outcome - which would mean trading on World Trade Organisation rules - unless the EU makes a major change in its approach. DON'T MISS
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Boris Johnson told the UK to prepare for an Australian-style outcome in a televised statement on Friday
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier
The Prime Minister expressed disappointment that the bloc is refusing to hand Britain a Canada-style deal. He blasted: “They want the continued ability to control our destiny and freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is completely unacceptable," he said. "Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal, I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia's." Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier spoke on the phone on Monday.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Boris Johnson rattles Brussels as he 'sends clear signal to EU' with no deal Brexit plans

Academic and Research Director for the IEA , Syed Kamall explained the UK has been taking its no deal Brexit preparations seriously in this round of talks .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Kamall said the UK has been sending a clear signal to the EU , Britain is ready for a no deal scenario .
He also highlighted the importance of preparing for a worst-case scenario and the Government 's strategy .
Mr Kamall said : `` What has been very interesting at this stage is the fact the UK has prepared for the eventuality of no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said we can go with no deal , they have actually done preparation in the civil service and at the Government level .
`` This was partly to send a signal to the EU the UK is ready for no deal but also you have to prepare for the worst-case scenario . ''
Mr Kamall added that the UK has been preparing for multiple eventualities since voting for Brexit in 2016 .
He said : `` You have seen various projects , Yellowhammer for example , where they are the worst-case scenario .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is where there is a worst-case scenario , that does n't mean the Government goes now that we know the worst-case let us make sure we deliver it .
`` What they actually say is now that we know the worst-case scenario , how do we mitigate against it and avoid some of these bad things happening or how do we adapt or as damaging as it could be .
`` I think there has been a lot more preparation for no deal now than there has been in the past . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cautious of how much Britain can benefit from Brexit .
He claimed the UK 's Brexit success is directly tied to the EU 's fears for the future .
Mr Kamall said Brussels is scared what implications the UK making a success of Brexit will have on other member states .
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He said : `` When the UK voted to leave , I was in Brussels the morning after and what was interesting was not just that a country had left but they feared if the UK left and made a success of it , then other countries would be tempted to leave .
`` They saw it as an existential crisis for the EU and that is why they told me they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` The EU said they were going to be pretty hardball to send a message that it is difficult for other countries to leave . ''

Brexit: No deal preparations send ‘signal to EU’ says Syed Kamall
Academic and Research Director for the IEA, Syed Kamall explained the UK has been taking its no deal Brexit preparations seriously in this round of talks. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Kamall said the UK has been sending a clear signal to the EU, Britain is ready for a no deal scenario. He also highlighted the importance of preparing for a worst-case scenario and the Government's strategy.
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Mr Kamall said: "What has been very interesting at this stage is the fact the UK has prepared for the eventuality of no deal. "They haven't just said we can go with no deal, they have actually done preparation in the civil service and at the Government level. "This was partly to send a signal to the EU the UK is ready for no deal but also you have to prepare for the worst-case scenario." Mr Kamall added that the UK has been preparing for multiple eventualities since voting for Brexit in 2016. DON'T MISS: Redwood savages 'sell-out Labour' for holding back Brexit progress
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Boris Johnson: Mr Kamall added that the UK has been preparing for multiple eventualities since voting for Brexit in 2016.
He said: "You have seen various projects, Yellowhammer for example, where they are the worst-case scenario. "Where people have got this wrong is where there is a worst-case scenario, that doesn't mean the Government goes now that we know the worst-case let us make sure we deliver it. "What they actually say is now that we know the worst-case scenario, how do we mitigate against it and avoid some of these bad things happening or how do we adapt or as damaging as it could be. "I think there has been a lot more preparation for no deal now than there has been in the past."
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Boris Johnson: Mr Kamall said Brussels is scared what implications the UK making a success of Brexit will have on other member states.
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Boris Johnson: Mr Kamall said a key part of the EU's negotiating tactic has been to make leaving the EU as difficult as possible.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Labour chaos: Corbynites accuse Starmer of 'betrayal' as leader rejects socialism project

Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire from the left-wing of Labour as factions begin to clash over his political strategies .
In a BBC Newsnight investigation , former and current Labour officials discussed the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn and the future Sir Keir may bring .
Ardent supporters of the former leader dubbed Sir Keir 's distancing of himself from the Corbyn era as a `` betrayal '' .
MP Ian Lavery told Newsnight : `` Keir 's campaign to become leader of the Labour Party was pretty good .
`` The fact that he put a wonderful video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The fact that he had represented the miners was great as well .
`` Anybody who did n't know who Keir Starmer was would think that we 've got somebody here who 's probably as left-wing and more devoted to socialism than what Jeremy Corbyn was . ''
He added : `` But , of course , that was never the case .
It 's a bit of a betrayal . ''
When Sir Keir secured his victory in April 2020 , nearly all of the major Corbynites were removed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott .
Carolyn Harris , another Labour MP and parliamentary private secretary to Mr Starmer , defended the brutal move .
She told Newsnight : `` I do n't think you can put people in a shadow cabinet based on their politics .
`` You have to put them there based on ability and that 's what Keir has done . ''
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Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire from the left-wing of Labour as factions begin to clash over his political strategies. In a BBC Newsnight investigation, former and current Labour officials discussed the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn and the future Sir Keir may bring. Ardent supporters of the former leader dubbed Sir Keir's distancing of himself from the Corbyn era as a "betrayal".
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MP Ian Lavery told Newsnight: "Keir's campaign to become leader of the Labour Party was pretty good. "The fact that he put a wonderful video together saying how left-wing he actually was. "The fact that he had represented the miners was great as well. "Anybody who didn't know who Keir Starmer was would think that we've got somebody here who's probably as left-wing and more devoted to socialism than what Jeremy Corbyn was." READ MORE: Starmer's lockdown plea backfires as Labour leader faces fury
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'But, of course, that was never the case. It's a bit of a betrayal.'
He added: "But, of course, that was never the case. It's a bit of a betrayal." When Sir Keir secured his victory in April 2020, nearly all of the major Corbynites were removed from the shadow cabinet. This included then Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott. Carolyn Harris, another Labour MP and parliamentary private secretary to Mr Starmer, defended the brutal move.
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'That's why I've said to Keir that his argument about wanting a united party is right.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Widdecombe blasts Boris Johnson for not walking away – Thatcher would say 'we're leaving'

Miss Widdecombe , who served as a Brexit Party MEP alongside Nigel Farage after being elected to the European Parliament last year , fears current PM Boris Johnson 's refusal to walk away from negotiations once and for all will see the UK saddled with what she calls a `` lousy deal .
However , she said it would not have been the case had Mrs Thatcher , who led the UK from 1979 to 1990 , still been in charge .
Miss Widdecombe , who served as minister of state for Employment and also minister of state for Prisons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Major , said : `` I think that when the first deadline expired for a proper deal she would have said that 's it .
`` But I also think that she would never have gone down this route of a new treaty .
`` She would have said we are leaving and that 's it .
`` She would have said we are repudiating the Paris treaty , we are leaving and that is the end of it .
`` She would never have signed the withdrawal agreement . ''
Miss Widdecombe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than Boris Johnson , replaced Theresa May last year the UK would have walked out at that point .
JUST IN : Russian attack - Putin suspect for 'mystery illness ' of US diplomats '' It 's easy to say that but at the point when Theresa May left and Boris took over , he still did not have a majority in the House of Commons because Theresa May had thrown away the majority she had held .
`` I am not saying that at that stage Mrs Thatcher could have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a year now since he won that huge election victory and at that point , having made Brexit the central point of the election victory , I think Mrs Thatcher would have said that is it .
`` Boris signed the Withdrawal Agreement because he did n't have a Parliamentary majority and it was all a massive mess .
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[ INSIGHT ] '' But a country can repudiate a treaty at any time - you are never bound by a treaty in perpetua .
`` And we would have a trade deal .
`` Instead of which , what he has been saying is we will keep it as long as we can get a trade deal .
`` And it is beginning to look like we will not get that trade deal . ''
Speaking last month , Mr Johnson appeared to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trade deal to be wrapped up .
But while he has suggested a lack of progress means the UK should start preparing to exit the transition period on December 31 on WTO terms , cabinet colleague Michael Gove has since said the door remains ajar .
Miss Widdecombe is fearful the result will be something manifestly unsatisfactory .

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Miss Widdecombe, who served as a Brexit Party MEP alongside Nigel Farage after being elected to the European Parliament last year, fears current PM Boris Johnson's refusal to walk away from negotiations once and for all will see the UK saddled with what she calls a "lousy deal. However, she said it would not have been the case had Mrs Thatcher, who led the UK from 1979 to 1990, still been in charge.
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Miss Widdecombe, who served as minister of state for Employment and also minister of state for Prisons under Mrs Thatcher's successor, John Major, said: "I think that when the first deadline expired for a proper deal she would have said that's it. "But I also think that she would never have gone down this route of a new treaty. "She would have said we are leaving and that's it.
Margaret Thatcher, unlike Boris Johnson, would have walked away, said Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe was a minister under John Major, and more recently a Brexit Party MEP
"She would have said we are repudiating the Paris treaty, we are leaving and that is the end of it. "She would never have signed the withdrawal agreement." Miss Widdecombe suggested Mrs Thatcher, had she, rather than Boris Johnson, replaced Theresa May last year the UK would have walked out at that point. JUST IN: Russian attack - Putin suspect for 'mystery illness' of US diplomats
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Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons
"It's easy to say that but at the point when Theresa May left and Boris took over, he still did not have a majority in the House of Commons because Theresa May had thrown away the majority she had held. "I am not saying that at that stage Mrs Thatcher could have done that much but it is coming up for a year now since he won that huge election victory and at that point, having made Brexit the central point of the election victory, I think Mrs Thatcher would have said that is it. "Boris signed the Withdrawal Agreement because he didn't have a Parliamentary majority and it was all a massive mess. DON'T MISS
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"But a country can repudiate a treaty at any time - you are never bound by a treaty in perpetua. "And we would have a trade deal. "Instead of which, what he has been saying is we will keep it as long as we can get a trade deal.
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"And it is beginning to look like we will not get that trade deal." Speaking last month, Mr Johnson appeared to set a hard deadline of October 15 for a trade deal to be wrapped up. But while he has suggested a lack of progress means the UK should start preparing to exit the transition period on December 31 on WTO terms, cabinet colleague Michael Gove has since said the door remains ajar. Miss Widdecombe is fearful the result will be something manifestly unsatisfactory.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Boris readies for no deal Brexit: PM hails ‘big opportunity’ in call with business leaders

Boris Johnson stressed while companies have been “ terribly busy with Covid ” , they must now get ready for the end of the Brexit transition on December 31 .
Michael Gove , who appeared alongside Mr Johnson on the 21-minute call , likened Brexit to moving house – initially expensive but with long-term benefits .
The Prime Minister and Mr Gove spoke to 250 business leaders in the video call .
Mr Johnson added that the departure from the EU should be a `` moment of change and dynamism for the UK '' that will provide businesses with `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Our job is to create the platform for dynamic businesses such as yours to compete and to grow .
“ But it is vital that everybody on this call takes seriously the need to get ready , because whatever happens – whether it ’ s Canada or Australia – change is going to happen .
“ There is a big opportunity for this country and we want to help all of you to seize that opportunity.
” The call came after the PM on Friday said the UK must prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit trade deal , and with a default to World Trade Organisation terms for trading with the EU .
Trade talks between the UK and the European Union remain in limbo despite further discussions between the two sides .
Lead negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier spoke yesterday but Downing Street said there had not been a breakthrough .
Talks on the future trading relationship between the UK and EU stalled last week and Downing Street has insisted there is no point in resuming negotiations unless Brussels is prepared to fundamentally change its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Fishing panic : Boris issued urgent Brexit warning by UK fishermen Brussels said both sides will need to compromise if an agreement is to be reached , with time running out for a deal to be in place when the transition arrangements expire at the end of the year .
European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer told reporters in Brussels : `` I think it is pretty obvious that in order to come to an agreement both sides need to meet and this is also obviously the case in this negotiation . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Barnier said : `` My message : we should be making the most out of the little time left .
Our door remains open . ''
A Number 10 spokesman said : `` Lord Frost and Michel Barnier had a constructive discussion .
`` The situation remained as yesterday , and they will remain in contact . ''
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Boris Johnson stressed while companies have been “terribly busy with Covid”, they must now get ready for the end of the Brexit transition on December 31. Michael Gove, who appeared alongside Mr Johnson on the 21-minute call, likened Brexit to moving house – initially expensive but with long-term benefits. The Prime Minister and Mr Gove spoke to 250 business leaders in the video call.
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Mr Johnson added that the departure from the EU should be a "moment of change and dynamism for the UK" that will provide businesses with "fantastic opportunities". The Prime Minister said: “Our job is to create the platform for dynamic businesses such as yours to compete and to grow. “But it is vital that everybody on this call takes seriously the need to get ready, because whatever happens – whether it’s Canada or Australia – change is going to happen. “There is a big opportunity for this country and we want to help all of you to seize that opportunity.”
Boris readies for no deal Brexit: PM hails ‘big opportunity’ in call with business leaders
Boris Johnson told business leaders Brexit should be a ‘moment of change and dynamism for the UK’
The call came after the PM on Friday said the UK must prepare for the transition to end without a Brexit trade deal, and with a default to World Trade Organisation terms for trading with the EU. Trade talks between the UK and the European Union remain in limbo despite further discussions between the two sides. Lead negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier spoke yesterday but Downing Street said there had not been a breakthrough. Talks on the future trading relationship between the UK and EU stalled last week and Downing Street has insisted there is no point in resuming negotiations unless Brussels is prepared to fundamentally change its position in key areas. JUST IN: Fishing panic: Boris issued urgent Brexit warning by UK fishermen
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Boris Johnson and Michael Gove spoke to 250 business leaders in the video call
Brussels said both sides will need to compromise if an agreement is to be reached, with time running out for a deal to be in place when the transition arrangements expire at the end of the year. European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer told reporters in Brussels: "I think it is pretty obvious that in order to come to an agreement both sides need to meet and this is also obviously the case in this negotiation." Following his talks with Lord Frost, Mr Barnier said: "My message: we should be making the most out of the little time left. Our door remains open." A Number 10 spokesman said: "Lord Frost and Michel Barnier had a constructive discussion. "The situation remained as yesterday, and they will remain in contact." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--BBC ordered to stop forcing Britons to pay for service they 'no longer want'

Former Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said Brits should not be forced to pay a fixed amount for a fixed set of TV services .
Speaking to the campaign Defund the BBC , Mr Tice said : `` In terms of day to day , it 's professional and I 've actually rarely to had anything to grumble about in terms of the day to day operational treatment .
`` Of course , both sides will argue they are a bit biased one way or the other .
`` I think it 's not so much that , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in today 's world to pay a fixed amount for a series of services that frankly many people no longer want .
`` It just feels in today 's world when there 's so much competition , you can get effectively almost all of what the BBC offers from other people .
READ MORE : Gary Lineker erupts over attack on 'lecturing ' star 's mask-less shop '' But I think that 's why there needs to be a proper reassessment and that 's why we at the Brexit Party , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the BBC licence fee structure . ''
His comments come as the Culture Secretary has said he does not want to send a signal that it is legitimate to not pay the TV licence .
Oliver Dowden made the comment to MPs as the Government prepares to publish its response to a consultation on decriminalisation .
He also denied that decriminalising licence fee evasion was an agenda set out by Dominic Cummings , Boris Johnson 's chief adviser .
The BBC has warned that switching to a civil system would cost the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I do think there are major challenges around decriminalisation which we continue to consider , '' Mr Dowden told the Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Committee .
`` I am concerned that ... we do not send a signal that it 's acceptable not to pay your TV licence .
So , I 'd be concerned around sending signals around non-payment . ''
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Former Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said Brits should not be forced to pay a fixed amount for a fixed set of TV services. Speaking to the campaign Defund the BBC, Mr Tice said: "In terms of day to day, it's professional and I've actually rarely to had anything to grumble about in terms of the day to day operational treatment.
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"Of course, both sides will argue they are a bit biased one way or the other. "I think it's not so much that, it's about the overall concept of forcing people in today's world to pay a fixed amount for a series of services that frankly many people no longer want. "It just feels in today's world when there's so much competition, you can get effectively almost all of what the BBC offers from other people. "That's how competition works. READ MORE: Gary Lineker erupts over attack on 'lecturing' star's mask-less shop
Richard Tice has demanded that the BBC reasseses its licence fee structure
Mr Tice said Brits should not be forced to pay a fixed amount for a fixed set of TV services
"But I think that's why there needs to be a proper reassessment and that's why we at the Brexit Party, one of our policies was to have a relook at the BBC licence fee structure." His comments come as the Culture Secretary has said he does not want to send a signal that it is legitimate to not pay the TV licence. Oliver Dowden made the comment to MPs as the Government prepares to publish its response to a consultation on decriminalisation. He also denied that decriminalising licence fee evasion was an agenda set out by Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief adviser.
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The BBC has warned that switching to a civil system would cost the broadcaster more than £200million a year. "I do think there are major challenges around decriminalisation which we continue to consider," Mr Dowden told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. "I am concerned that... we do not send a signal that it's acceptable not to pay your TV licence. So, I'd be concerned around sending signals around non-payment." DON'T MISS BBC BACKLASH: Farmers force corporation to remove documentary [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-20--Coronavirus warning: Horror charts show terrifying surge of over-65s in ICU with covid

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam warned there has been a sharp rise in the number of Brits over the age of 65 being admitted to ICU with coronavirus .
One of his latest charts showed a steep increase in admissions for those aged 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 .
It comes as COVID-19 deaths in the UK have increased by more than 200 in the past 24 hours as the number of new infections soars above 21,000 .
He said : `` Here are the weekly COVID-19 hospital admission rates by age group .
`` You can see a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 . ''
Boris Johnson said the Government is looking to review restrictions in care homes to allow people to visit their families .
In response to a question by Vicky Young from BBC who has only seen her grandmother once since March - Mr Johnson told a press briefing at Downing Street : `` We do have to prevent the spread of the virus in care homes ; you 'll remember what happened in the early part of the year , so we have had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the possibility of infection by visitors .
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`` But we are certainly looking at what we can do to review the circumstances that might allow people to visit their elderly relatives in extreme circumstances and on compassionate grounds . ''
Mr Van-Tam added : `` This is really extremely distressing , for relatives and for people living in care homes .
`` But the unfortunate and horrible truth about this virus is that when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really massive mortality very quickly . ''
On testing in care homes , he said : `` I 'm hoping that some of the pilots , with rapid and novel testing methods , will eventually lead to a breakthrough so that we can be more relaxed about visiting residents and our families in care homes in a much safer way .
`` For now it is a very difficult situation . ''
He noted : `` We just ca n't afford just to let our elderly die and we ca n't afford to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by looking after Covid so it ca n't do its other business as usual work . ''
It comes after a union warned care home inspectors could spread coronavirus if they are not tested regularly .
Last week the Department of Health said that the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) would be ready to approve 500 care homes by the end of November for the safe discharge of patients from hospital during the second wave .
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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam warned there has been a sharp rise in the number of Brits over the age of 65 being admitted to ICU with coronavirus. One of his latest charts showed a steep increase in admissions for those aged 75 to 84 and 65 to 74. It comes as COVID-19 deaths in the UK have increased by more than 200 in the past 24 hours as the number of new infections soars above 21,000.
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He said: "Here are the weekly COVID-19 hospital admission rates by age group. "You can see a very, very steep increase for 85+, 75 to 84 and 65 to 74." Boris Johnson said the Government is looking to review restrictions in care homes to allow people to visit their families. In response to a question by Vicky Young from BBC who has only seen her grandmother once since March - Mr Johnson told a press briefing at Downing Street: "We do have to prevent the spread of the virus in care homes; you'll remember what happened in the early part of the year, so we have had to take some steps to protect elderly residents from the possibility of infection by visitors. READ MORE: Lockdown POLL: As Ireland shuts down, should Boris do the same?
Terrifying charts have shown a huge spike in over-65s being admitting to ICU
In the latest chart, it showed a steep increase in admissions for 75 to 84 and 65 to 74
"But we are certainly looking at what we can do to review the circumstances that might allow people to visit their elderly relatives in extreme circumstances and on compassionate grounds." Mr Van-Tam added: "This is really extremely distressing, for relatives and for people living in care homes. "But the unfortunate and horrible truth about this virus is that when it gets into care homes it can inflict really massive mortality very quickly." On testing in care homes, he said: "I'm hoping that some of the pilots, with rapid and novel testing methods, will eventually lead to a breakthrough so that we can be more relaxed about visiting residents and our families in care homes in a much safer way.
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"For now it is a very difficult situation." He noted: "We just can't afford just to let our elderly die and we can't afford to allow our NHS to be completely consumed by looking after Covid so it can't do its other business as usual work." It comes after a union warned care home inspectors could spread coronavirus if they are not tested regularly. Last week the Department of Health said that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) would be ready to approve 500 care homes by the end of November for the safe discharge of patients from hospital during the second wave. DON'T MISS Coronavirus UK - the food and drink taste that can indicate infection [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--'Prime Minister just SIT DOWN!' Speaker erupts as PMQs thrown into chaos

Boris Johnson enraged Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the House Speaker was forced to repeat his instruction to the Prime Minister to sit down .
Mr Johnson was replying to Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq who demanded assurances regarding free meals for children during the winter .
Mr Johnson quickly stood up to reply before Sir Lindsay was forced to shout `` Prime Minister '' four times to get Mr Johnson 's attention .
The House Speaker then proceeded to tell the Labour MP and the rest of the House to keep their speeches short to get through all through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Rupa said : `` Support packages , tackling homelessness , rail nationalisation , honouring Marcus Rashford , there is plenty this Government has done on Covid that I applaud .
`` But with winter set to bite and no end to the virus in sight , can I ask the PM to reconsider the arbitrary end to many of his schemes .
`` They were set months ago when we knew so little .
`` Three million self-employed were completely out of all of these .
`` A number of them were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income flaw ends next month .
`` Also , 3,272 kids in his own seat are in the balance and can he start by voting with us tonight . ''
At this point , Sir Lindsay attempted to speak to the MP while Mr Johnson seemed to take no notice and began his reply .
PMQs : The House Speaker then proceeded to tell the Labour MP and the rest of the house to keep their speeches short to get through all through the questions posed at the Prime Minister .
He repeatedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustration before asking Mr Johnson to sit down .
He then said : `` Please , we have got to have short questions .
`` We want to get through the list so we have got to help each other . ''
Mr Johnson then replied : `` The Honourable Lady is quite right to call attention to the difficulties facing many families right now .
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Boris Johnson enraged Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the House Speaker was forced to repeat his instruction to the Prime Minister to sit down. Mr Johnson was replying to Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq who demanded assurances regarding free meals for children during the winter. Mr Johnson quickly stood up to reply before Sir Lindsay was forced to shout "Prime Minister" four times to get Mr Johnson's attention.
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The House Speaker then proceeded to tell the Labour MP and the rest of the House to keep their speeches short to get through all through the questions posed at the Prime Minister. Dr Rupa said: "Support packages, tackling homelessness, rail nationalisation, honouring Marcus Rashford, there is plenty this Government has done on Covid that I applaud. "But with winter set to bite and no end to the virus in sight, can I ask the PM to reconsider the arbitrary end to many of his schemes. "They were set months ago when we knew so little. DON'T MISS: Boris savages Sadiq Khan for 'BANKRUPTING' TFL in scathing attack
'Prime Minister just SIT DOWN!' Speaker erupts as PMQs in chaos
PMQS: Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle snapped at Boris Johnson and demanded he sit down during PMQs in a frustrated outburst.
"Three million self-employed were completely out of all of these. "A number of them were set to face destitution when the minimum income flaw ends next month. "Also, 3,272 kids in his own seat are in the balance and can he start by voting with us tonight." At this point, Sir Lindsay attempted to speak to the MP while Mr Johnson seemed to take no notice and began his reply.
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PMQs: The House Speaker then proceeded to tell the Labour MP and the rest of the house to keep their speeches short to get through all through the questions posed at the Prime Minister.
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PMQS: At this point, Sir Lindsay attempted to speak to the MP while Mr Johnson seemed to take no notice and began his reply.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-21--Sturgeon extends tight Scottish lockdown – new five tier system for nation on November 2

Meanwhile , COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland which saw the closure of pubs and restaurants in the central belt and a 6pm indoor hospitality curfew elsewhere have been are to be extended until this date .
It comes as Scotland recorded 28 COVID-19 deaths , the highest since May 21st .
Speaking during today 's Coronavirus briefing , Ms Sturgeon said that while there is `` cautious optimism '' that the restrictions are working , Scottish ministers were told by advisers that it would not be safe to lift the measures from Monday .
The First Minister said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the new levels system that we hope will be introduced on November 2 . ''
The First Minister stressed she `` could n't rule out '' tougher measures being introduced as part of the new system .
She also announced that financial assistance would be extended to businesses impacted by the extension of restrictions .
Justifying introducing the new five-tier system , Ms Sturgeon said : `` Ireland has a five-tier system , New Zealand has a four-tier system .
`` The middle three tiers will be broadly equal to the three-tiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , high and very high .
`` We think we need one at the bottom which is the level we would be aspiring to this side of getting a vaccine .
`` It 's the kind of the closest to normality that we can expect to live with until we have a vaccine or a more effective treatment for this virus .
`` It 's important to have that so we all know what we are working towards .
`` England 's system just starts at medium which is quite a high level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need another one at the top which is closer to a full lockdown if things got to be that serious . ''
Ms Sturgeon also discussed the need to introduce travel restrictions when asked about the matter by Express.co.uk after the First Minster advised against non-essential travel to the parts of England which are classed as very high or high alert areas under England 's three-tier system .
She said : `` When you move from a one-size-fits-all set of restrictions across the country where it doesn ’ t matter which part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the same restrictions to a system where you might be under different restrictions in Glasgow compared to Inverness then clearly in the latter approach , the need to consider travel restrictions becomes much greater .
“ It ’ s a bit like international quarantine , you have to think about these things and the differing levels of restrictions .
“ So that will be part of the overall approach that we set out.
” She stressed there were further issues on whether travel restrictions would be in the form of advice or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check every single car which crosses the border .

Sturgeon says she will publish new ‘strategic framework’
Meanwhile, COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland, which saw the closure of pubs and restaurants in the central belt and a 6pm indoor hospitality curfew elsewhere, are to be extended until this date. It comes as Scotland recorded 28 COVID-19 deaths, the highest since May 21st.
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Speaking during today's coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon said that while there is "cautious optimism" that the restrictions are working, Scottish ministers were told by advisers that it would not be safe to lift the measures from Monday. The First Minister said: "The extension allows us to transition more smoothly to the new levels system that we hope will be introduced on November 2." She stressed she "couldn't rule out" tougher measures being introduced as part of the new system. She also announced that financial assistance would be extended to businesses impacted by the extension of restrictions.
Scotland will introduce new measures on November 2nd
Nicola Sturgeon announced the new measures today
Justifying introducing the new five-tier system, Ms Sturgeon said: "Ireland has a five-tier system, New Zealand has a four-tier system. "The middle three tiers will be broadly equal to the three-tiers in England which they describe as medium, high and very high. "We think we need one at the bottom which is the level we would be aspiring to this side of getting a vaccine. "It's the kind of the closest to normality that we can expect to live with until we have a vaccine or a more effective treatment for this virus.
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Nicola Sturgeon will outline the full details on Friday
"It's important to have that so we all know what we are working towards. "England's system just starts at medium which is quite a high level of restrictions. "We also think we need another one at the top which is closer to a full lockdown if things got to be that serious." Ms Sturgeon also discussed the need to introduce travel restrictions when asked about the matter by Express.co.uk. The FM had advised against non-essential travel to the parts of England which are classed as very high or high alert areas under England's three-tier system.
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She said: "When you move from a one-size-fits-all set of restrictions across the country where it doesn’t matter which part of the country you travel to your under the same restrictions to a system where you might be under different restrictions in Glasgow compared to Inverness then clearly in the latter approach, the need to consider travel restrictions becomes much greater. “It’s a bit like international quarantine, you have to think about these things and the differing levels of restrictions. “So that will be part of the overall approach that we set out.” She stressed there were further issues on whether travel restrictions would be in the form of advice or enforced by law, stressing police would not be able to check every single car which crosses the border.
Nicola Sturgeon discusses 'need to consider' travel restrictions