thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Brexit LIVE: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept bloc's demands

It comes after Mr Barnier recently said the EU could accept a 15-18 percent cut in its share of fishing rights in UK waters , which was laughed out of the door by British officials who immediately rejected the offer .
A Government source said : `` These figures are risible , and the EU side know full well that we would never accept this .
`` There seems to be a failure from the Commission to internalise the scale of change needed as we become an independent nation . ''
Boris Johnson has repeatedly warned he is prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the EU fails to move as torturous talks come down to the wire , deadlocked for months over fishing rights and other issues .
But ahead of what Number 10 said could be the final week of talks , a source close to the negotiations said : `` Over the coming days we will continue to negotiate with creativity and intensity .
`` We hope that the EU will come with some fresh thinking because what we 've seen so far does n't cut it .
They must understand that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Former Labour spin chief Alastair Campbell has issued a devastating warning to Sir Keir Starmer amid concerns the party 's premier is close to backing a UK Brexit deal with the EU .
Tony Blair 's ex-special advisor and Remainer Alastair Campbell warned the Labour leader backing a Brexit deal would “ throw Boris Johnson a lifeline he does not deserve ” .
Writing for the New European : “ If Labour vote for it , then whatever happens in the future – and both sides know it will be bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And whenever Labour attack the government over the consequences , the Tories will be able to say : ‘ But you voted for it.
’ “ We could write whole books , let alone speeches , on reasons not to support the deal the government will reach , and certainly there is more than enough to set out in a Reasoned Amendment to accompany abstention in the substantive vote on a deal .
“ If Labour back a deal they give it , and him , credibility he yearns , when any serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flimsy , damaging to the national interest.
” 12.20pm update : Leaver explodes over fishing row as EU has ‘ abused UK waters ’ A Brexiteer has erupted amid the UK 's ongoing Brexit fishing row with the EU and accused Brussels nations of `` abusing '' British waters .
Former Brexit Party MEP Jane Mummery posted : “ This is not just about money , this is about our sovereignty .
“ Fishing is the UK ’ s most sustainable renewable resource .
That GDP is everything to coastal communities .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU .
The UK will have a sustainable industry , best in the world . ''
11.53am update : Ian Blackford uses Brexit to push for independence The UK Government is in a `` panic '' over recent support for Scottish independence , the SNP 's Westminster leader has said .
Ian Blackford compared the record of Westminster in the past 20 years , citing the Iraq War , Brexit and the bedroom tax , with the history of the Scottish Parliament , with free prescriptions , tuition fees and the upcoming Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a `` fairer and more equal place to live '' .
Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said his party wanted to see a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU .
He told Sky News 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday : `` We want to see a deal , it would cause untold economic harm if we were to leave without a deal .
It 's not what the EU want , it certainly not what the Irish Government want and it 's definitely not what we want , so we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until we see the construct of a deal , we ca n't confirm our support for it . ''
He added : `` We want to see a deal that we can support and what we would say is that we would consider a foundational agreement , which is something to build up from , so providing there 's nothing in there that causes significant concern . ''
`` Obviously there are still big question marks about the Irish border and the peace process , making sure that that is n't sacrificed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Our view is : with good will , with time put into it , that we can get to a point where there is a deal that we can look at supporting .
`` The onus is on the Government now to make sure that a deal is presented before the end of the transition period to Parliament so that we can see the detail of it .
`` We have always said that we will act in the national interest , that 's got to be the overriding consideration . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'last major week ' Brexit negotiations are in their last major week , the Foreign Secretary has said , as he described the coming days as `` very significant '' .
Dominic Raab told the BBC : `` It feels to me , if I was going to put it like this , that if the EU understand that point of principle - and we have some pragmatism - we can get there .
`` Given that there is actually along the spectrum of issues , ( a ) fairly narrow , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resolve .
`` I think the mutual interest in a deal is very strong . ''
10.30am update : Barnier gives update as EU chief arrives for last-ditch Brexit talks with Frost Michel Barnier has given an update on the state of post-Brexit trade talks with the UK and said `` work continues even on a Sunday '' .
The EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator was filmed leaving his London hotel this morning as he headed to meet British negotiators .
When asked if a deal will be reached this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues even on a Sunday.
” Mr Barnier has been in London this weekend for talks with his UK counterpart David Frost , but Downing Street said there remains a lot to do at a late hour .
9.43am update : Raab - with pragamatism we can reach a deal Dominic Raab warned with pragmatism from the EU a deal can be reached .
Fishing rights remain an `` outstanding major bone of contention '' in post-Brexit trade talks with the EU but there is a deal to be done , the Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday : `` I do think we 're in a reasonable position - there 's a deal to be done .
`` If you look really at what the outstanding issues are , of course the level playing field , but it feels like there is progress towards greater respect for what the UK position was .
`` On fishing there 's a point of principle : as we leave the EU we 're going to be an independent ... coastal state and we 've got to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said the UK recognised the impact on other countries , but said : `` I think the answer is 'can the EU accept that point of principle which comes with us leaving the political club ? ''
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The EU has moved to try to secure a trade deal with Brexit Britain as Ursula von der Leyen sent in a senior official to assist Michel Barnier .
In a bid to secure a trade deal before the end of the transition period on December 31 , the EU ’ s chief Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial trade talks .
But now the European Commission has sent their most senior official , Stephanie Riso , to assist the Frenchman .
Ms Riso was part of Mr Barnier ’ s team during negotiations with Theresa May ’ s Government and is seen as someone who can find a solution .
8.03am update : UK will announce no-deal Brexit NEXT WEEK unless the EU concedes Downing Street sources have warned the UK could be a week away from trade talks with the EU breaking down .
The Government has reportedly cautioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and a “ ’ significant gap ’ still exists on fisheries ” .
According to The Telegraph , this assessment was issued “ at the start of what may be the final week of trade negotiations ” between the UK and the EU .
7.40am update : Boris vows 'no sell out ' to Brussels to get a deal Boris Johnson has vowed that there will be `` no sell out '' with Brussels to get a Brexit trade deal .
At the beginning of a week which Downing Street sources have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the talks with the EU , sources close to the Prime Minister have made it clear that there will be no prospect of abandoning the government ’ s key principles .
There was a positive sign that deals can be done with Europe as Home Secretary Priti Patel pulled off an historic agreement to tackle illegal migrants crossing the English Channel .
But the firm words on Brexit means that the UK will not back down over EU demands to be allowed to continue to pillage British fishing waters or agree to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands which would leave British regulations governed by Brussels .

Brexit: Martin Daubney hits out at EU 'nonsense' over fishing
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has been in London this weekend for talks with the UK’s Lord David Frost, but Downing Street warned there remains a lot to do at a late hour. Progress is understood to have been made across many areas, yet significant gaps remain on the EU's access to UK fishing waters when the transition period ends on December 31.
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It comes after Mr Barnier recently said the EU could accept a 15-18 percent cut in its share of fishing rights in UK waters, which was laughed out of the door by British officials who immediately rejected the offer. A Government source said: "These figures are risible, and the EU side know full well that we would never accept this. "There seems to be a failure from the Commission to internalise the scale of change needed as we become an independent nation." Boris Johnson has repeatedly warned he is prepared to leave the transition period without a deal if the EU fails to move as torturous talks come down to the wire, deadlocked for months over fishing rights and other issues.
The UK has ordered the EU to rethink its stance over post-Brexit fishing rights
But ahead of what Number 10 said could be the final week of talks, a source close to the negotiations said: "Over the coming days we will continue to negotiate with creativity and intensity. "We hope that the EU will come with some fresh thinking because what we've seen so far doesn't cut it. They must understand that we are not going to sell out our sovereignty." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES
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10.01pm update: Barnier tight-lipped after latest Brexit talks The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has not commented on how Brexit negotiations went after the second day of weekend discussions. When asked if negotiators had got any closer to reaching an agreement on fishing rights while leaving for the night just before 10pm, Mr Barnier simply said: "Poisson." He did not answer questions about whether a deal would be reached in time for the UK's exit. Mr Barnier and his UK counterpart Lord Frost held in-person talks in central London over the weekend.
Barnier recently said the EU could accept a 15-18 percent cut in its share of fishing rights in UK waters
5.29pm update: Brussels insiders fear 'too lenient' Brexit deal BBC Europe edior Katya Adler said Brussels insiders fear Michel Barnier might be prepared to to agree a post-Brexit trade deal some member states might find unacceptable. She tweeted: "EU diplomats have told me they're nervous Barnier might be tempted - for the sake of his legacy - to agree a deal with the UK that national governments such as France and the Netherlands object to because they would find it too 'lenient'. "Broadly, Barnier still enjoys widespread EU support but there's nervousness amongst some countries that because of time running out they'll be 'bounced' into a deal." 4.23pm update: Former Brexit Party MEP warns UK negotiators not to "betray" British fishermen Brexiteer Rupert Lowe has warned UK negotiators not to betray British fishermen during trade talks with the EU. The former Brexit Party MEP tweeted: "If our fishing industry is so worthless, why are the Europeans so desperate to continue fishing in our waters? "The establishment can sneer all it likes, but I'm proud to defend British fishermen. "Politicians have betrayed them for decades. Enough is enough." 3.32pm update: Redwood urges Government to hold firm on fishing rights Senior Brexiteer John Redwood has insisted there is no need for the Government to "sweeten" an EU trade deal with concessions on fishing rights. The Tory former minister said: "They must of course hold firm in negotiations and refuse to make any sacrifice of our fish. "A Free Trade Agreement makes sense for the EU, so there is no need to sweeten the deal with a gift of fish."
Number 10 said it could be the final week of talks
2.55pm update: David Frost tells Michel Barnier - ‘Respect our sovereignty or there is no deal’ Britain's Brexit talks chief has warned Brussels to "fully respect UK sovereignty" as the sides prepare for intensive weekend trade talks. Lord Frost will go head-to-head with EU counterpart Michel Barnier in London today, following a delay triggered by a coronavirus scare. But he insists his team will not compromise over demands for Brussels meddling on regulations and fishing quotas. The Tory peer spoke after Mr Barnier complained of "significant divergences" with time running out to seal a trade deal by the time the UK leaves the single market and customs union on January 1. 2.12pm update: Barnier speaks out on Brexit EU negotiator Michel Barnier described negotiations on a Brexit trade deal as an "ongoing process" on Sunday, speaking to reporters during a break from the talks in London.
The UK has repeatedly warned it is prepared to leave the transition period without a deal
1.45pm update: Dominic Raab hits out at bloc 'moving goalposts'...but won't confirm Brexit deal deadline Dominic Raab has accused the European Union of "moving the goalposts" over Brexit as the deadline for a UK/EU trade deal looms. And the Foreign Secretary refused to name a deadline by which an agreement must be settled - merely stating the two sides were now "in the final week or so" of negotiations. Pressed on the issue by Sky News' Sophy Ridge, Mr Raab said: "I am bit reticent to give an ultimate backstop because I think the goalposts sometimes shift on the EU side. "But I think we are into the last week or so of substantive negotiations. 1.16pm update: Starmer warned as party faces crisis over Brexit vote Former Labour spin chief Alastair Campbell has issued a devastating warning to Sir Keir Starmer amid concerns the party's premier is close to backing a UK Brexit deal with the EU. Tony Blair's ex-special advisor and Remainer Alastair Campbell warned the Labour leader backing a Brexit deal would “throw Boris Johnson a lifeline he does not deserve”. Writing for the New European: “If Labour vote for it, then whatever happens in the future – and both sides know it will be bad – they co-own the damage. “And whenever Labour attack the government over the consequences, the Tories will be able to say: ‘But you voted for it.’ “We could write whole books, let alone speeches, on reasons not to support the deal the government will reach, and certainly there is more than enough to set out in a Reasoned Amendment to accompany abstention in the substantive vote on a deal. “Johnson’s credibility has fallen substantially in recent months. “If Labour back a deal they give it, and him, credibility he yearns, when any serious analysis will expose it as weak, flimsy, damaging to the national interest.” 12.20pm update: Leaver explodes over fishing row as EU has ‘abused UK waters’ A Brexiteer has erupted amid the UK's ongoing Brexit fishing row with the EU and accused Brussels nations of "abusing" British waters. Former Brexit Party MEP Jane Mummery posted: “This is not just about money, this is about our sovereignty. “Fishing is the UK’s most sustainable renewable resource. That GDP is everything to coastal communities. “Our waters have been abused by the EU. The UK will have a sustainable industry, best in the world."
Brexit talks remain deadlocked over fishing
11.53am update: Ian Blackford uses Brexit to push for independence The UK Government is in a "panic" over recent support for Scottish independence, the SNP's Westminster leader has said. Ian Blackford compared the record of Westminster in the past 20 years, citing the Iraq War, Brexit and the bedroom tax, with the history of the Scottish Parliament, with free prescriptions, tuition fees and the upcoming Scottish Child Payment raised as examples of Scotland being a "fairer and more equal place to live". 11.31am update: Labour wants Brexit deal Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said his party wanted to see a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU. He told Sky News's Sophy Ridge On Sunday: "We want to see a deal, it would cause untold economic harm if we were to leave without a deal. It's not what the EU want, it certainly not what the Irish Government want and it's definitely not what we want, so we do want to see a deal, but until we see the construct of a deal, we can't confirm our support for it." He added: "We want to see a deal that we can support and what we would say is that we would consider a foundational agreement, which is something to build up from, so providing there's nothing in there that causes significant concern." "Obviously there are still big question marks about the Irish border and the peace process, making sure that that isn't sacrificed as part of any agreement that's reached. Our view is: with good will, with time put into it, that we can get to a point where there is a deal that we can look at supporting. "The onus is on the Government now to make sure that a deal is presented before the end of the transition period to Parliament so that we can see the detail of it. "We have always said that we will act in the national interest, that's got to be the overriding consideration."
Boris Johnson has warned a no deal Brexit plan is still on the table
10.50am update: Brexit talks are in 'last major week' Brexit negotiations are in their last major week, the Foreign Secretary has said, as he described the coming days as "very significant". Dominic Raab told the BBC: "It feels to me, if I was going to put it like this, that if the EU understand that point of principle - and we have some pragmatism - we can get there. "Given that there is actually along the spectrum of issues, (a) fairly narrow, now, set of issues that we need to resolve. "I think the mutual interest in a deal is very strong." 10.30am update: Barnier gives update as EU chief arrives for last-ditch Brexit talks with Frost Michel Barnier has given an update on the state of post-Brexit trade talks with the UK and said "work continues even on a Sunday". The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator was filmed leaving his London hotel this morning as he headed to meet British negotiators. When asked if a deal will be reached this week, he told reporters: “Work continues even on a Sunday.” Mr Barnier has been in London this weekend for talks with his UK counterpart David Frost, but Downing Street said there remains a lot to do at a late hour. 9.43am update: Raab - with pragamatism we can reach a deal Dominic Raab warned with pragmatism from the EU a deal can be reached.
Progress is understood to have been made across many areas, yet significant gaps remain on the EU's access to UK fishing waters
9.38am update: Fishing 'major bone of contention' in Brexit talks Fishing rights remain an "outstanding major bone of contention" in post-Brexit trade talks with the EU but there is a deal to be done, the Foreign Secretary has said. Dominic Raab told Sky's Sophy Ridge On Sunday: "I do think we're in a reasonable position - there's a deal to be done. "If you look really at what the outstanding issues are, of course the level playing field, but it feels like there is progress towards greater respect for what the UK position was. "On fishing there's a point of principle: as we leave the EU we're going to be an independent... coastal state and we've got to be able to control our waters." He said the UK recognised the impact on other countries, but said: "I think the answer is 'can the EU accept that point of principle which comes with us leaving the political club?". 9.27am update: Von der Leyen sends Barnier top official to secure Brexit deal The EU has moved to try to secure a trade deal with Brexit Britain as Ursula von der Leyen sent in a senior official to assist Michel Barnier. In a bid to secure a trade deal before the end of the transition period on December 31, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator arrived in London on Friday for crucial trade talks. But now the European Commission has sent their most senior official, Stephanie Riso, to assist the Frenchman. Ms Riso was part of Mr Barnier’s team during negotiations with Theresa May’s Government and is seen as someone who can find a solution.
David Frost has spent the weekend negotiating with Michel Barnier
9.01am update: Boris told 'stop telling porkies' amid fears PM WON'T deliver his Brexit promises Boris Johnson has been urged to tell the truth about Brexit and admit his proposals will not take back control in line with Vote Leave's famous campaign slogan. Former Brexit Party MEP Rupert Lowe levelled his accusations during a frank assessment of the Prime Minister's performance since taking over from Theresa May in December. And he also suggested the Government's strategy had been derailed by a lack of clear thinking - and was characterised by what he called "groupthink". With barely a month to go before the end of the transition period, the prospects of a post-Brexit trade deal being agreed between UK negotiator Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier are touch and go. 8.42am update: 'There's a deal to be done' Raab Dominic Raab said the UK was in a reasonble position and there was a deal to be done.
Michel Barnier has been in London for talks with David Frost


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Labour civil war: Starmer warned as party faces crisis over Brexit vote - 'Will be bad!'

Tony Blair 's ex-special advisor and Remainer Alastair Campbell warned the Labour leader backing a Brexit deal would “ throw Boris Johnson a lifeline he does not deserve ” .
It comes amid reports Sir Keir is close to backing any agreement Mr Johnson strikes with the Brussels bloc as he battles to win back disenchanted supporters in the North amid pressure from Labour MPs in Brexit heartlands .
But former Prime Minister Tony Blair 's ex spokesman , press secretary and director of communications and strategy , warned this would be “ bad ” move for the future of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both main parties locked into supporting the most damaging decision of our generation really would depress me ” .
Remainer Sir Keir , a former senior public prosecutor and Labour ’ s former Brexit spokesman , has been warned he risks reopening a Brexit divide in his party as he prepares to throw his weight behind a deal amid pressure from what 's left of the so-called ‘ Red Wall ’ - Labour MPs in Brexit heartlands .
Sir Keir is understood to be preparing to impose a three-line whip in support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario .
But Mr Campbell warned this would mean Labour is unable to hold the Tory Government to account .
Writing for the New European : “ If Labour vote for it , then whatever happens in the future – and both sides know it will be bad – they co-own the damage .
READ MORE : EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘ NEVER ’ accept demands “ If Labour back a deal they give it , and him , credibility he yearns , when any serious analysis will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damaging to the national interest.
” Mr Campbell argued Brexit Labour supporters would benefit more from their party not backing a trade deal .
He said : “ The so-called red wall seats are going to be hit hard by Brexit , as they are being hit hard by the fallout from COVID .
“ They are not going to thank Labour for having voted for the deal if it turns out to be part of the damage done to their lives .
Shared guilt over a disaster is not a good place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be made to own Brexit , own the lies and the laziness and the catastrophic negotiations that have led to this point .
“ Please , Labour , do not throw him a lifeline he does not deserve .
To have both main parties locked into supporting the most damaging decision of our generation really would depress me .
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Brexit: James Meadway discusses 'issue' with Labour's position
Tony Blair's ex-special advisor and Remainer Alastair Campbell warned the Labour leader backing a Brexit deal would “throw Boris Johnson a lifeline he does not deserve”. It comes amid reports Sir Keir is close to backing any agreement Mr Johnson strikes with the Brussels bloc as he battles to win back disenchanted supporters in the North amid pressure from Labour MPs in Brexit heartlands.
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But former Prime Minister Tony Blair's ex spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy, warned this would be “bad” move for the future of the party. He said, “both main parties locked into supporting the most damaging decision of our generation really would depress me”. Remainer Sir Keir, a former senior public prosecutor and Labour’s former Brexit spokesman, has been warned he risks reopening a Brexit divide in his party as he prepares to throw his weight behind a deal amid pressure from what's left of the so-called ‘Red Wall’ - Labour MPs in Brexit heartlands.
The Labour Party has been plunged into crisis
Sir Keir Starmer could be close to backing a Brexit deal
Sir Keir is understood to be preparing to impose a three-line whip in support of a deal to avoid a no deal scenario. But Mr Campbell warned this would mean Labour is unable to hold the Tory Government to account. Writing for the New European: “If Labour vote for it, then whatever happens in the future – and both sides know it will be bad – they co-own the damage. READ MORE: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept demands
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Keir Starmer could be close to backing a Tory Brexit deal
Remainer Alastair Campbell warned the Labour leader backing a Brexit deal would “throw Boris Johnson a lifeline he does not deserve”
Sir Keir is understood to be preparing to impose a three-line whip in support of a deal to avoid a no deal scenario
“If Labour back a deal they give it, and him, credibility he yearns, when any serious analysis will expose it as weak, flimsy, damaging to the national interest.” Mr Campbell argued Brexit Labour supporters would benefit more from their party not backing a trade deal. He said: “The so-called red wall seats are going to be hit hard by Brexit, as they are being hit hard by the fallout from COVID.
Brexit mapped: Labour's Leave strongholds revealed
“They are not going to thank Labour for having voted for the deal if it turns out to be part of the damage done to their lives. Shared guilt over a disaster is not a good place. “The Tories and especially Johnson have to be made to own Brexit, own the lies and the laziness and the catastrophic negotiations that have led to this point. “Please, Labour, do not throw him a lifeline he does not deserve. To have both main parties locked into supporting the most damaging decision of our generation really would depress me.”


thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--Brexit VICTORY looms as EU braces for defeat - Barnier 'TEMPTED' to agree UK deal

The chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier flew to London this weekend to resume face-to-face talks with UK counterpart David Frost over the terms of a free trade agreement when Britain begins life outside European Union on January 1 , 2021 .
But serious differences still remain , with both sets of negotiating teams refusing to give significant ground on a number of issues , predominantly around fisheries and state aid .
French President Emmanual Macron has also been vocal about the EU still having the same access to UK waters over concerns for the future of the French fishing industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will run out to agree a deal that would need to be ratified by both the UK and EU Parliaments before the transition period deadline on December 31 .
The European Commission has starting putting pressure on Mr Barnier to agree a trade deal with Britain - according to a report in the Times - raising hopes in Downing Street an agreement could be struck by Friday .
But BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler has tweeted EU diplomats told her they are `` nervous '' Mr Barnier might be tempted to agree a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sake of his legacy '' - but one that would enrage national Governments throughout the bloc .
They fear a deal would offer the UK `` too much of a competitive advantage over EU businesses in their own single market '' and although Mr Barnier receives widespread EU support , there are now fears they will be `` bounced '' into a deal as time runs out to agree one .
Ms Adler tweeted : `` Sense amongst a number of member states is quite the opposite to what 's been suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have told me they 're nervous Barnier might be tempted - for the sake of his legacy - to agree a deal with the UK that national governments eg France/NL object to .
`` Because find too 'lenient ' , offering UK too much of a competitive advantage over EU businesses in their own single market .
`` Broadly Barnier still enjoys widespread EU support but there 's nervousness amongst some countries that bc of time running out they 'll be 'bounced ' into a deal .
READ MORE : EU ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NEVER ’ accept demands She has sent Stephanie Riso , one of her most senior officials , to assist Mr Barnier in talks .
France 's foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian previously accused the UK of `` dragging its feet '' in the last-ditch Brexit negotiations .
He added Paris would not back down on the fisheries issues .
On Sunday , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the UK and EU are heading into a `` very significant week '' as talks over a trade deal enter their final days with several differences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadlines have so far been missed , with negotiations failing to close the gap around differences on competition policy and the distribution of fishing rights .
Mr Raab told the BBC : `` This is a very significant week , the last real major week , subject to any further postponement , we 're down to really two basic issues .
The Foreign Secretary told Times Radio in a separate interview : `` The bottom line is , in the ordinary course of things , we need to get a deal done over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of days beyond that . ''
When also speaking to Sky 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday , Mr Raab said fishing rights remain an `` outstanding major bone of contention '' with the EU but there is a deal that can still be agreed .

Brexit: Raab calls on EU to ‘understand’ UK principle on fisheries
The chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier flew to London this weekend to resume face-to-face talks with UK counterpart David Frost over the terms of a free trade agreement when Britain begins life outside European Union on January 1, 2021. But serious differences still remain, with both sets of negotiating teams refusing to give significant ground on a number of issues, predominantly around fisheries and state aid. French President Emmanual Macron has also been vocal about the EU still having the same access to UK waters over concerns for the future of the French fishing industry.
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This had led to fears time will run out to agree a deal that would need to be ratified by both the UK and EU Parliaments before the transition period deadline on December 31. The European Commission has starting putting pressure on Mr Barnier to agree a trade deal with Britain - according to a report in the Times - raising hopes in Downing Street an agreement could be struck by Friday. But BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler has tweeted EU diplomats told her they are "nervous" Mr Barnier might be tempted to agree a deal with the UK - "for the sake of his legacy" - but one that would enrage national Governments throughout the bloc. They fear a deal would offer the UK "too much of a competitive advantage over EU businesses in their own single market" and although Mr Barnier receives widespread EU support, there are now fears they will be "bounced" into a deal as time runs out to agree one.
Brexit news: EU diplomats are nervous Michel Barnier may be 'tempted' to agree a deal with the UK
Brexit news: Michel Barnier is in London to resume trade talks with UK negotiators
EU diplomats have told me they're nervous Barnier might be tempted - for the sake of his legacy - to agree a deal with the UK that national governments eg France/NL object to Katya Adler
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Ms Adler tweeted: "Sense amongst a number of member states is quite the opposite to what's been suggested in the article. "EU diplomats have told me they're nervous Barnier might be tempted - for the sake of his legacy - to agree a deal with the UK that national governments eg France/NL object to. "Because find too 'lenient', offering UK too much of a competitive advantage over EU businesses in their own single market. "Broadly Barnier still enjoys widespread EU support but there's nervousness amongst some countries that bc of time running out they'll be 'bounced' into a deal. READ MORE: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept demands
Brexit news: The BBC's Katya Adler provided insight into the feeling among EU diplomats
Brexit news: Michel Barnier has resumed face-to-face talks over a trade deal
Brexit news: Ursula von der Leyen has previously warned time is running out to agree a trade deal
She has sent Stephanie Riso, one of her most senior officials, to assist Mr Barnier in talks. France's foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian previously accused the UK of "dragging its feet" in the last-ditch Brexit negotiations. He added Paris would not back down on the fisheries issues. On Sunday, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the UK and EU are heading into a "very significant week" as talks over a trade deal enter their final days with several differences yet to be resolved.
Brexit news: The UK is edging towards finally leaving the EU
Several self-imposed deadlines have so far been missed, with negotiations failing to close the gap around differences on competition policy and the distribution of fishing rights. Mr Raab told the BBC: "This is a very significant week, the last real major week, subject to any further postponement, we're down to really two basic issues. The Foreign Secretary told Times Radio in a separate interview: "The bottom line is, in the ordinary course of things, we need to get a deal done over the next week or maybe another couple of days beyond that." When also speaking to Sky's Sophy Ridge On Sunday, Mr Raab said fishing rights remain an "outstanding major bone of contention" with the EU but there is a deal that can still be agreed.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Sturgeon independence referendum bid shot down as Boris told NOT to grant new vote - poll

Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reignited her bid for a break from the rest of the UK at the SNP 's annual conference on Saturday .
She told supporters “ independence is in clear sight ” and boldly declared Scotland is “ now a nation on the cusp of making history ” .
Ms Sturgeon believes a second vote on independence can take place after the Scottish elections in May 2021 - if her party is able to win and secure a majority .
But Mr Johnson is refusing to grant the Holyrood Parliament in Scotland the Section 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the country , arguing the result from 2014 must be honoured and is a `` once in a generation event '' .
Now more than three-quarters of Express.co.uk readers who voted in our latest poll have backed the Prime minister to stand firm on the issue .
The poll , which ran from 9.15am until 9.15pm on Sunday November 29 and saw 9,018 votes cast , asked : `` As SNP makes fresh bid , should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum ? ''
The results revealed 78 percent ( 6,908 readers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second vote on Scottish independence .
Just over a fifth of those who voted ( 22 percent or 2,050 readers ) disagreed , while less than one percent ( 60 readers ) were undecided .
One Express.co.uk reader raged : `` Why are the SNP not respectful of democracy ?
`` The Scottish people wanted a vote , no more than a generation , and yet they are obsessed with handing all of Scottish democracy to the EU . ''
A second person said : `` The break-up of the United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United Kingdom & it should NOT be a never-ending vote every couple of years until Sturgeon gets her way . ''
READ MORE : Sturgeon shamed after being picked apart by Marr Another reader wrote : `` Unfortunately , if Scotland is given a vote and they lose again , the SNP will come up with more reasons for another vote then another .
`` They have so much in common with the EU in that respect - 'do n't give us the answer we want , and you will vote until you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth person commented : `` Let the Scots have the referendum .
If they vote Leave , so be it .
`` Cut them loose with immediate effect - no more money , Scottish passports required , the right to use Sterling withdrawn .
NHS ends at the border .
In fact so many things taken for granted in Scotland now would cease to exist .
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Another reader simply said : `` We had our indy ref and we voted to remain in UK .
SNP need to be forced to accept Democracy .
`` On Sunday , Ms Sturgeon was brutally grilled on The Andrew Marr Show over her pledge to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence should her party triumph in the Scottish elections next May with a majority in hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her the Prime Minister has made it `` very , very clear he 's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want '' , telling her as things stand , `` you have absolutely no answer , no comeback to that '' .
Ms Sturgeon hit back : `` You see , I 'm a democrat , Andrew .
You may want , and I do n't mean this personally , to accept a differential position to Boris Johnson .
`` I believe I 'm accountable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people of Scotland , not from Boris Johnson .
`` And I 'm going to do the old fashioned , traditional , democratic thing and I 'm going to ask the people of Scotland in May for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people in Scotland to choose their own future . ''
Ms Sturgeon had told delegates at the SNP conference on Saturday : `` Since our last conference , we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election .
And support for independence has risen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority view in public opinion this year . ''
`` While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next .
And I know we will be .

Sturgeon accused of 'untrue' independence statement by Marr
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reignited her bid for a break from the rest of the UK at the SNP's annual conference on Saturday. She told supporters “independence is in clear sight” and boldly declared Scotland is “now a nation on the cusp of making history”. Ms Sturgeon believes a second vote on independence can take place after the Scottish elections in May 2021 - if her party is able to win and secure a majority.
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But Mr Johnson is refusing to grant the Holyrood Parliament in Scotland the Section 30 power needed to stage another independence referendum in the country, arguing the result from 2014 must be honoured and is a "once in a generation event". Now more than three-quarters of Express.co.uk readers who voted in our latest poll have backed the Prime minister to stand firm on the issue. The poll, which ran from 9.15am until 9.15pm on Sunday November 29 and saw 9,018 votes cast, asked: "As SNP makes fresh bid, should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum?" The results revealed 78 percent (6,908 readers) believe Mr Johnson should not grant a second vote on Scottish independence.
Boris johnson has been told by Express.co.uk readers not to grant another independence referendum
Nicola Sturgeon believes a second referndum on Scottish independence could take place in 2021
Just over a fifth of those who voted (22 percent or 2,050 readers) disagreed, while less than one percent (60 readers) were undecided. One Express.co.uk reader raged: "Why are the SNP not respectful of democracy? "The Scottish people wanted a vote, no more than a generation, and yet they are obsessed with handing all of Scottish democracy to the EU." A second person said: "The break-up of the United Kingdom should be a vote for the entire United Kingdom & it should NOT be a never-ending vote every couple of years until Sturgeon gets her way." READ MORE: Sturgeon shamed after being picked apart by Marr
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Express.co.uk readers overwhelmingly backed the Prime minister not to grant a second independence referendum
Another reader wrote: "Unfortunately, if Scotland is given a vote and they lose again, the SNP will come up with more reasons for another vote then another. "They have so much in common with the EU in that respect - 'don't give us the answer we want, and you will vote until you get it right!'" A fourth person commented: "Let the Scots have the referendum. If they vote Leave, so be it. "Cut them loose with immediate effect - no more money, Scottish passports required, the right to use Sterling withdrawn. NHS ends at the border. In fact so many things taken for granted in Scotland now would cease to exist. DON'T MISS
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"The rest of the UK would save billions." Another reader simply said: "We had our indy ref and we voted to remain in UK. SNP need to be forced to accept Democracy."On Sunday, Ms Sturgeon was brutally grilled on The Andrew Marr Show over her pledge to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence should her party triumph in the Scottish elections next May with a majority in hand. But BBC host Mr Marr told her the Prime Minister has made it "very, very clear he's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want", telling her as things stand, "you have absolutely no answer, no comeback to that". Ms Sturgeon hit back: "You see, I'm a democrat, Andrew. You may want, and I don't mean this personally, to accept a differential position to Boris Johnson. "I believe I'm accountable to, and take instruction from, the people of Scotland, not from Boris Johnson.
Should Scotland be an independent country?
"And I'm going to do the old fashioned, traditional, democratic thing and I'm going to ask the people of Scotland in May for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people in Scotland to choose their own future." Ms Sturgeon had told delegates at the SNP conference on Saturday: "Since our last conference, we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election. And support for independence has risen. "It has become the sustained and majority view in public opinion this year." "While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next. And I know we will be.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Brexiteer warns Boris to 'hold firm' over trade talks by refusing to 'sweeten deal' for EU

The issue remains one of the key remaining sticking points in negotiations with neither side willing to back down on their demands .
Mr Redwood said there were growing fears of another sell-out of the British fishing industry .
But he warned the Government it must not back down to pressure from Brussels just to avoid a no deal Brexit when the transition period expires in just five weeks .
Writing on his own website , the Tory former minister said : `` They must of course hold firm in negotiations and refuse to make any sacrifice of our fish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense for the EU , so there is no need to sweeten the deal with a gift of fish . ''
The senior backbencher dismissed Remainer claims that the fishing industry was so small the UK should make concessions to secure other unspecified advantages in a general agreement .
But he added : `` If the industry is as unimportant as they say it is to us , why would the EU be so keen to win concessions on it ?
`` Isn ’ t the truth that it is small today for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fish are taken by continental boats and often taken away for processing far from our shores ?
`` Fish is one of many important wins from Brexit for the UK .
`` It is also totemic , because most agree our membership of the EEC , now the EU , came with the sacrifice of our once large and healthy fishing industry .
`` We have gone from good surplus and plenty of stock in our seas , to overfishing from abroad and an astonishing net deficit in fish . ''
READ MORE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as UK will ‘ NEVER ’ accept demands Mr Redwood said he was sending the Government a four-point proposal of policies it should now focus on introducing the help British fishermen .
He is calling for the creation of free ports , including Britain 's best fishing harbours , with favourable tax and regulatory conditions to found and grow a high quality food processing industry on the back of more landed fish .
He also wants ministers to offer a fund to finance or guarantee finance on the purchase of new vessels from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a non-UK owner to help a rapid expansion of the UK fishing fleet .
Mr Redwood said the Government should provide more training and training support packages to people wishing to work in the UK fishing industry .
And he is also urging the addition of Enterprise Zones to UK free ports , encouraging food manufacturers to create new recipes , provide frozen products and help identify new markets for export and the domestic market .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said fishing rights remain an `` outstanding major bone of contention '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Sky 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday : `` On fishing there 's a point of principle .
A as we leave the EU we 're going to be an independent coastal state and we 've got to be able to control our waters . ''
Mr Raab said the UK recognised the impact on other countries , but said : `` I think the answer is 'can the EU accept that point of principle which comes with us leaving the political club ? '
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The issue remains one of the key remaining sticking points in negotiations with neither side willing to back down on their demands. Mr Redwood said there were growing fears of another sell-out of the British fishing industry. But he warned the Government it must not back down to pressure from Brussels just to avoid a no deal Brexit when the transition period expires in just five weeks.
There is no need to sweeten the deal with a gift of fish John Redwood
Writing on his own website, the Tory former minister said: "They must of course hold firm in negotiations and refuse to make any sacrifice of our fish. "A Free Trade Agreement makes sense for the EU, so there is no need to sweeten the deal with a gift of fish." The senior backbencher dismissed Remainer claims that the fishing industry was so small the UK should make concessions to secure other unspecified advantages in a general agreement.
John Redwood has warned the Government to 'hold firm' on fishing rights
But he added: "If the industry is as unimportant as they say it is to us, why would the EU be so keen to win concessions on it? "Isn’t the truth that it is small today for the UK only because most of our fish are taken by continental boats and often taken away for processing far from our shores? "Fish is one of many important wins from Brexit for the UK. "It is also totemic, because most agree our membership of the EEC, now the EU, came with the sacrifice of our once large and healthy fishing industry. "We have gone from good surplus and plenty of stock in our seas, to overfishing from abroad and an astonishing net deficit in fish." READ MORE: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept demands
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John Redwood said there was no need to 'sweeten' a trade deal with concessions on fishing
EU negotiators are demanding access to British waters after Brexit
Mr Redwood said he was sending the Government a four-point proposal of policies it should now focus on introducing the help British fishermen. He is calling for the creation of free ports, including Britain's best fishing harbours, with favourable tax and regulatory conditions to found and grow a high quality food processing industry on the back of more landed fish. He also wants ministers to offer a fund to finance or guarantee finance on the purchase of new vessels from a UK yard or second hand vessels from a non-UK owner to help a rapid expansion of the UK fishing fleet. Mr Redwood said the Government should provide more training and training support packages to people wishing to work in the UK fishing industry. And he is also urging the addition of Enterprise Zones to UK free ports, encouraging food manufacturers to create new recipes, provide frozen products and help identify new markets for export and the domestic market.
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said fishing rights remain an "outstanding major bone of contention" in talks with the EU. He told Sky's Sophy Ridge On Sunday: "On fishing there's a point of principle. A as we leave the EU we're going to be an independent coastal state and we've got to be able to control our waters." Mr Raab said the UK recognised the impact on other countries, but said: "I think the answer is 'can the EU accept that point of principle which comes with us leaving the political club?'." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Britons FURIOUS as Sturgeon branded 'LIAR' after Marr grilling 'Chip off the EU block!'

Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faced numerous accusations of `` lying '' from viewers and social media users following her interview on The Andrew Marr Show as she was questioned about political decisions she has made for Scotland over recent months .
BBC host Mr Marr quickly got on the front foot and challenged the SNP leader on her pledge to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence should her party triumph over rivals in the Scottish elections next May with a majority in hand .
But he told her this was `` simply not true '' as Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very clear he 's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want '' , telling her as things stand , `` you have absolutely no answer , no comeback to that '' .
Ms Sturgeon replied by telling Mr Marr she is a `` democrat '' and takes instructions from `` the people of Scotland , not from Boris Johnson '' .
The First Minister added : “ I 'm going to do the old fashioned , traditional , democratic thing and I 'm going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people in Scotland to choose their own future . ''
But viewers tuning flooded social media to accuse the First Minister of making false claims on independence to sustain her personal vision for Scotland .
Ms Sturgeon and Mr Marr also clashed on the First Minister 's record throughout the coronavirus pandemic , with the BBC host reminding the leader she had promised care home residents would be tested for COVID-19 twice before leaving hospital to avoid spreading the disease to other residents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freeman admitted discharges without two negative tests are still being allowed .
Following this exchange , one social media user said : `` @ NicolaSturgeon feels quite confident that she can just lie her way through interviews like this and will still be re-elected next year - what a shambles of a country we live in . ''
Ms Sturgeon was also accused of “ lying ” by social media users following a previous interview with Mr Marr about her knowledge of claims levelled against her predecessor Alex Salmond .
During the TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Marr , accusing him of `` conflating '' two separate occasions and having provided a written explanation about her knowledge of the case .
READ MORE : POLL : Should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum ?
But despite her rebuttal , Ms Sturgeon faced accusations of “ lying ” from social media users - with one writing : “ It 's called a LIE ... @ ScotGovFM @ NicolaSturgeo , is a # liar.
” Express.co.uk readers reacted furiously to Ms Sturgeon , accusing her of being undemocratic in ignoring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also comparing her to the European Union .
One person said : `` So now she ’ s a Democrat , but ignored the referendum result four years ago , and demands its asked again and again until they give her the right answer .
`` Just like the EU did to Ireland and France .
She 's a chip off the EU block . ''
DO N'T MISS SNP 's Blackford makes desperate plea for party unity amid independence [ COMMENT ] Sturgeon 's independence based on fake grievances and ugly nationalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shames Sturgeon on Covid death figures [ INTERVIEW ] A second reader wrote : `` The democracy in Scotland is that the people are being told to change their mind because they apparently got it wrong last time .
`` They will keep being pressured time and time again until they get it right .
`` The parallels with the vile EU are frightening .
Another person commented : `` If indeed she was a democrat , she would have accepted the result of the Referendum , she is no more a Democrat @ @ @

Sturgeon accused of 'untrue' independence statement by Marr
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faced numerous accusations of "lying" from viewers and social media users following her interview on The Andrew Marr Show as she was questioned about political decisions she has made for Scotland over recent months. BBC host Mr Marr quickly got on the front foot and challenged the SNP leader on her pledge to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence should her party triumph over rivals in the Scottish elections next May with a majority in hand. But he told her this was "simply not true" as Boris Johnson has made it "very, very clear he's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want", telling her as things stand, "you have absolutely no answer, no comeback to that".
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Ms Sturgeon replied by telling Mr Marr she is a "democrat" and takes instructions from "the people of Scotland, not from Boris Johnson". The First Minister added: “I'm going to do the old fashioned, traditional, democratic thing and I'm going to ask the people of Scotland in May for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people in Scotland to choose their own future." But viewers tuning flooded social media to accuse the First Minister of making false claims on independence to sustain her personal vision for Scotland. Ms Sturgeon and Mr Marr also clashed on the First Minister's record throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with the BBC host reminding the leader she had promised care home residents would be tested for COVID-19 twice before leaving hospital to avoid spreading the disease to other residents.
Nicola Sturgeon has left Britons furious following her interview on The Andrew Marr Show
BBC host Andrew Marr challenged Nicola Sturgeon during grilling
But last week SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman admitted discharges without two negative tests are still being allowed. Following this exchange, one social media user said: "@NicolaSturgeon feels quite confident that she can just lie her way through interviews like this and will still be re-elected next year - what a shambles of a country we live in." Ms Sturgeon was also accused of “lying” by social media users following a previous interview with Mr Marr about her knowledge of claims levelled against her predecessor Alex Salmond. During the TV clash, Ms Sturgeon hit back at Mr Marr, accusing him of "conflating" two separate occasions and having provided a written explanation about her knowledge of the case. READ MORE: POLL: Should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum?
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Nicola Sturgeon was exchanged in as tense interview with Andrew Marr
But despite her rebuttal, Ms Sturgeon faced accusations of “lying” from social media users - with one writing: “It's called a LIE... @ScotGovFM @NicolaSturgeo, is a #liar.” Express.co.uk readers reacted furiously to Ms Sturgeon, accusing her of being undemocratic in ignoring the initial Scottish independence referendum result, whilst also comparing her to the European Union. One person said: "So now she’s a Democrat, but ignored the referendum result four years ago, and demands its asked again and again until they give her the right answer. "Just like the EU did to Ireland and France. She's a chip off the EU block." DON'T MISS
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A second reader wrote: "The democracy in Scotland is that the people are being told to change their mind because they apparently got it wrong last time. "They will keep being pressured time and time again until they get it right. "The parallels with the vile EU are frightening. Another person commented: "If indeed she was a democrat, she would have accepted the result of the Referendum, she is no more a Democrat than Putin.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--'Total SNP embarrassment!' Alleged conspiracy theory spread by Sturgeon's conference host

Hayley Matthews , 39 , is the face of the SNP ’ s virtual conference but has been accused of spreading distrust of coronavirus vaccines .
A series of social media posts and a newspaper article have come to light in what SNP rivals are calling a `` total embarrassment '' .
In one post , Ms Matthews , a former STV and BBC journalist , claimed she would not allow her children to have any “ covid sh*te ” .
And last month , Ms Matthews retweeted a Twitter post spreading concern about the safety of the vaccine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccines before the public are asked to take them .
In a newspaper column in October , Ms Matthews also expressed her concern over the elements of a flu vaccine .
She reportedly claimed : “ The big pharma companies assure us they ’ re safe however , the less chemicals pumped in us , surely the better , no ?
`` I started researching heavy metal detoxing and the benefits on child behaviours and adult health so I ’ m going to give it a go as the metals in these vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s why I ’ ve decided not to get the flu jab or give it to my eight-year-old .
`` Instead I ’ m upping vitamin C to 1000mg daily , we ’ re all on probiotics and taking more of the good stuff .
“ By all means get your flu jab if that ’ s what ’ s best for you .
“ However , this winter the kids and I will be rolling about in the mud and eating worms because nature ’ s the best medicine.
” JUST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British waters ! '
EU admits panic She claimed she was `` not anti-vax '' .
In a separate Tweet , Ms Matthews appeared to agree with a 'new world order ' conspiracy .
These messages seem to clash sharply with Nicola Sturgeon 's warning the Government must “ guard against ” any conspiracy theories on the internet .
Health Secretary , Jeane Freeman , also said more information will be published to protect against any disinformation .
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[ Latest ] Covid vaccine breakthrough : Moderna requests clearance [ Insight ] Amid the need for a vaccine and the possibility of a drug soon being rolled out , rival parties have hit out at Ms Matthews ' comments .
Tory MSP for the Highlands and Islands , Donald Cameron , claimed Ms Matthews had brought “ embarrassment ” to the Scottish Government .
He added : “ This is a total embarrassment for the SNP .
“ Nicola Sturgeon needs to distance the party of @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Nicola Sturgeon grilled on SNP’s ‘coronavirus conspiracies’
Hayley Matthews, 39, is the face of the SNP’s virtual conference but has been accused of spreading distrust of coronavirus vaccines. A series of social media posts and a newspaper article have come to light in what SNP rivals are calling a "total embarrassment". In one post, Ms Matthews, a former STV and BBC journalist, claimed she would not allow her children to have any “covid sh*te”.
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And last month, Ms Matthews retweeted a Twitter post spreading concern about the safety of the vaccine and claiming politicians should be test subjects for vaccines before the public are asked to take them. In a newspaper column in October, Ms Matthews also expressed her concern over the elements of a flu vaccine. She reportedly claimed: “The big pharma companies assure us they’re safe however, the less chemicals pumped in us, surely the better, no? "I started researching heavy metal detoxing and the benefits on child behaviours and adult health so I’m going to give it a go as the metals in these vaccines worry me greatly.
The official commented on certain alleged theories
Nicola Sturgeon: The SNP has vowed to stop the spread of conspiracy theories
“So that’s why I’ve decided not to get the flu jab or give it to my eight-year-old. "Instead I’m upping vitamin C to 1000mg daily, we’re all on probiotics and taking more of the good stuff. “By all means get your flu jab if that’s what’s best for you. “However, this winter the kids and I will be rolling about in the mud and eating worms because nature’s the best medicine.” JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: 'We NEED British waters!' EU admits panic
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Amid the need for a vaccine and the possibility of a drug soon being rolled out, rival parties have hit out at Ms Matthews' comments. Tory MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Donald Cameron, claimed Ms Matthews had brought “embarrassment” to the Scottish Government. He added: “This is a total embarrassment for the SNP. “Nicola Sturgeon needs to distance the party of government from these highly dubious comments.
“Any vaccines will undergo rigorous safety checks and they will be absolutely safe for the public to use.” Labour spokeswoman for Health, Monica Lennon said: “The Scottish Government has rightly warned the public about the double threat of Covid and flu this winter and the  importance of getting vaccinated. “Individuals who peddle dangerous nonsense about the safety of the flu jab risk undermining the heroic efforts of NHS staff.”
The SNP held its conference virtually


thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--SNP conference backlash: Sturgeon grilled on employing Covid vaccine sceptic to host event

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Scotland 's First Minister stated that Hayley Mathews is a professional presenter that the SNP hired as part of the technical team to `` stitch the conference together '' .
Ms Sturgeon stressed that the views on coronavirus attributed to Ms Mathews are not shared by the SNP .
Ms Matthews had reportedly claimed in a newspaper column : “ The big pharma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , the less chemicals pumped in us , surely the better , no ?
I started researching heavy metal detoxing and the benefits on child behaviours and adult health so I ’ m going to give it a go as the metals in these vaccines worry me greatly .
“ So that ’ s why I ’ ve decided not to get the flu jab or give it to my eight-year-old . ''
But the First Minister was quick to distance herself and the SNP from the reported remarks .
Ms Sturgeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to go too far into the SNP conference as this is not a forum for that but I have seen the reports in the media today .
`` Hayley Matthews is a professional presenter that we have hired as part of the technical team to stitch together the online conference we were having .
`` The views that I have seen attributed to her in the media today are absolutely emphatically not the views of the SNP and obviously not the views of the Scottish Government .
`` I read a comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will absolutely get the vaccine when it is available .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon 's plan 'would put Scotland in terrible state '

Nicola Sturgeon grilled on SNP’s ‘coronavirus conspiracies’
Scotland's First Minister stated that Hayley Mathews is a professional presenter that the SNP hired as part of the technical team to "stitch the conference together". Ms Sturgeon stressed that the views on coronavirus attributed to Ms Mathews are not shared by the SNP.
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Ms Matthews had reportedly claimed in a newspaper column: “The big pharma companies assure us they’re safe however, the less chemicals pumped in us, surely the better, no? I started researching heavy metal detoxing and the benefits on child behaviours and adult health so I’m going to give it a go as the metals in these vaccines worry me greatly. “So that’s why I’ve decided not to get the flu jab or give it to my eight-year-old." But the First Minister was quick to distance herself and the SNP from the reported remarks. Ms Sturgeon said: "I don’t want to go too far into the SNP conference as this is not a forum for that but I have seen the reports in the media today. "Hayley Matthews is a professional presenter that we have hired as part of the technical team to stitch together the online conference we were having. "The views that I have seen attributed to her in the media today are absolutely emphatically not the views of the SNP and obviously not the views of the Scottish Government. "I read a comment from her this morning that said she will absolutely get the vaccine when it is available. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon's plan 'would put Scotland in terrible state'
Nicola Sturgeon is the leader of the SNP
Nicola Sturgeon has been Scotland's First Minister for over half a decade
"But let me be very clear I have stood up here almost every day for nine months to advise people about public health risks and when the time comes to get the vaccine clearly these are not views that I would endorse in any way shape or form." An SNP spokesperson gave a statement from Ms Matthews which read: "As I stated in my Edinburgh Evening News column, I’m not an anti-vaxxer. "The pandemic has been tough for all of us and I’m sure I’m not alone in learning how to keep safe. "I’ll be getting vaccinated as soon as it is offered to me."
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Nicola Sturgeon grilled on coronavirus death rates in Scotland
During the press briefing, Scotland First Minister also announced the expansion of the support grant to help those on low-incomes in Scotland. The SNP leader stated that she hoped this would help more people do the right thing and self-isolate if they are required to do so. Ms Sturgeon said: "Children will sometimes be contacts and will sometimes therefore be advised to self-isolate. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--Brexit talks could continue beyond 2020 even if EU trade deal struck, minister hints

Economic Secretary John Glen refused to confirm whether an agreement on access to the EU for financial services was likely to be done before the end of the year .
A decision on the matter is not directly linked to the EU free trade agreement negotiations but was understood to be likely coupled to the talks .
However , giving evidence to a House of Lords select committee earlier today , Mr Glen refused to rule out discussions on the so-called `` equivalence '' matter continuing into 2021 .
The Salisbury MP said he `` ca n't say what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if there was a risk of financial equivalence turning into `` an on-going negotiation , bit-by-bit , day-by-day , for the foreseeable future '' .
Both sides must strike an agreement for continued access to each others finance sectors .
On November 9 Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he was unilaterally giving EU financial firms access to the UK from January in order to help maintain Britain 's place as a a global financial centre .
The EU is yet to make its position clear and might not do so until after talks between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free trade agreement have ended .
Giving evidence to the parliamentary committee this morning , Mr Glen said he would not speculate on the European Commission 's position or the outcome of trade negotiations .
However , he did strike an optimistic tone that an equivalence agreement would be struck by the end of the year .
He said : `` We have co-operated fully with that process and completed all the forms the European Commission requested .
READ MORE ON OUR BREXIT LIVE BLOG '' They have n't come back with any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or five months ago now . ''
Despite this , he admitted the timeline of the agreement was `` a matter for the Commission '' and could not guarantee a deal by the end of 2020 .
He added : `` At these final stages very near the end of the transition period I would like to reserve comment on some of these issues . ''
It leaves the possibility of the UK and EU failing to agree reciprocal arrangements on financial services before the end of the transition period and the continuation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DO N'T MISS : Brexit : Deal to be secured at 'eleventh-hour ' as deadline on brink [ INSIGHT ] UK shames EU with radical farming plan - but wo n't be ready for YEARS [ LATEST ] 30,000 commuters could have their car seized after Brexit [ WARNING ] Mr Glen promised to continue to do all he could to secure access to the EU for financial services .
`` I can tell you we will continue to take the most constructive approach to dialogue with the EU and be as forward-leaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take of our own volition , '' he said .
`` What I do see is a considerable resilience in the City of London with respect to the future and the desire to stay in London .
`` I know from industry actors there is considerable appetite for that continuing engagement to resolve outstanding matters and we will continue to do what we can to do that . ''

Brexit: UK will take 'constructive approach' says John Glen
Economic Secretary John Glen refused to confirm whether an agreement on access to the EU for financial services was likely to be done before the end of the year. A decision on the matter is not directly linked to the EU free trade agreement negotiations but was understood to be likely coupled to the talks.
However, giving evidence to a House of Lords select committee earlier today, Mr Glen refused to rule out discussions on the so-called "equivalence" matter continuing into 2021. The Salisbury MP said he "can't say what the outcome will be" when directly asked if there was a risk of financial equivalence turning into "an on-going negotiation, bit-by-bit, day-by-day, for the foreseeable future". Both sides must strike an agreement for continued access to each others finance sectors. On November 9 Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he was unilaterally giving EU financial firms access to the UK from January in order to help maintain Britain's place as a a global financial centre.
Brexit talks on financial services may continue into 2021
The EU is yet to make its position clear and might not do so until after talks between Michel Barnier and David Frost on a free trade agreement have ended. Giving evidence to the parliamentary committee this morning, Mr Glen said he would not speculate on the European Commission's position or the outcome of trade negotiations. However, he did strike an optimistic tone that an equivalence agreement would be struck by the end of the year. He said: "We have co-operated fully with that process and completed all the forms the European Commission requested. READ MORE ON OUR BREXIT LIVE BLOG
John Glen refused to rule out financial services talks continuing into the new year
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"They haven't come back with any questions on that and that was four or five months ago now." Despite this, he admitted the timeline of the agreement was "a matter for the Commission" and could not guarantee a deal by the end of 2020. He added: "At these final stages very near the end of the transition period I would like to reserve comment on some of these issues." It leaves the possibility of the UK and EU failing to agree reciprocal arrangements on financial services before the end of the transition period and the continuation of talks into the new year. DON'T MISS:
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Mr Glen promised to continue to do all he could to secure access to the EU for financial services. "I can tell you we will continue to take the most constructive approach to dialogue with the EU and be as forward-leaning as we can with the decisions we take of our own volition," he said. "What I do see is a considerable resilience in the City of London with respect to the future and the desire to stay in London. "I know from industry actors there is considerable appetite for that continuing engagement to resolve outstanding matters and we will continue to do what we can to do that."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--Bonkers EU rules threaten to ruin 'quality' of Ireland's fish and chips after Brexit

One of the country ’ s oldest chip shops has warned the bloc ’ s tough food safety rules could lead to a change of taste and portion sizes because of a ban on third country table potatoes and seed potatoes .
Britain ’ s transition from the European Union ’ s single market and customs union expires at the end of the year .
Leo Burdock said the unique qualities of British potatoes make them ideal for serving in their shops .
Derek Duggan , the chain ’ s potato sourcing expert , told RTE : “ They have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the dry matter and the sugars are more suited for the frying of chips , as they have that crispness and that flavour .
“ Teagasc is working on developing a better home grown alternative , but they are not there yet.
” While domestic potatoes are used from time to time by Leo Burdock , the shop mostly uses British-grown products because of the flavours their customers have grown accustomed to .
Mr Duggan said Brexit could have serious repercussions on their servings of the much-loved takeaway meal .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the quality is going to be different , we are looking to get as much homegrown stuff as we can , but that might not work out , ” he said .
The UK has applied to become a third country supplier to potatoes to the bloc , but it is unsure whether the necessary certificates will be granted before the end of the transition period .
A notice by Ireland ’ s Department of Agriculture said : “ From January 1 , 2021 , the UK will become a ‘ third country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area of intra-Union trade in plants , plant products , seed potatoes and ware potatoes will no longer apply to the UK .
“ Therefore when the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU ends on December 31 , 2020 , the import of certified seed and ware potatoes from Great Britain will be prohibited.
” The memo explains that there is work underway to resolve the issue and potentially protect potato supply chains between the UK and Ireland .
“ The UK has applied to the EU for ’ third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certified seed and ware potatoes to the EU , ” it says .
“ This application must go through the EU law-making process and is not immediate .
The EU has indicated this process will only begin upon the completion of the trade negotiations with the UK.
” Irish potato growers produce around 350,000 tonnes every year but the country relies on a further 80,000 tonnes being imported from the UK to help supply its chip shops .
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One of the country’s oldest chip shops has warned the bloc’s tough food safety rules could lead to a change of taste and portion sizes because of a ban on third country table potatoes and seed potatoes. Britain’s transition from the European Union’s single market and customs union expires at the end of the year. Leo Burdock said the unique qualities of British potatoes make them ideal for serving in their shops.
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Derek Duggan, the chain’s potato sourcing expert, told RTE: “They have a better balance, chemically their composition, the dry matter and the sugars are more suited for the frying of chips, as they have that crispness and that flavour. “Teagasc is working on developing a better home grown alternative, but they are not there yet.” While domestic potatoes are used from time to time by Leo Burdock, the shop mostly uses British-grown products because of the flavours their customers have grown accustomed to. Mr Duggan said Brexit could have serious repercussions on their servings of the much-loved takeaway meal.
EU food safety rules could ruin Irish fish and chips
“The supply is going to be affected, the quality is going to be different, we are looking to get as much homegrown stuff as we can, but that might not work out,” he said. The UK has applied to become a third country supplier to potatoes to the bloc, but it is unsure whether the necessary certificates will be granted before the end of the transition period. A notice by Ireland’s Department of Agriculture said: “From January 1, 2021, the UK will become a ‘third country’ and EU plant health rules in the area of intra-Union trade in plants, plant products, seed potatoes and ware potatoes will no longer apply to the UK. “Therefore when the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU ends on December 31, 2020, the import of certified seed and ware potatoes from Great Britain will be prohibited.”
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The memo explains that there is work underway to resolve the issue and potentially protect potato supply chains between the UK and Ireland. “The UK has applied to the EU for ’third country’ equivalence for the export of certified seed and ware potatoes to the EU,” it says. “This application must go through the EU law-making process and is not immediate. The EU has indicated this process will only begin upon the completion of the trade negotiations with the UK.” Irish potato growers produce around 350,000 tonnes every year but the country relies on a further 80,000 tonnes being imported from the UK to help supply its chip shops. MUST READ: Panicked Ireland attacks UK for refusing to extend Brexit transition
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--Nicola Sturgeon confronted on hard border farce: SNP leader's plot to rip UK apart savaged

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Nicola Sturgeon was forced to defend her plans for an independent Scotland after Piers Morgan grilled her relentlessly on the issue of a hard border .
The First Minister insists she wants a free border between countries in the event of a successful referendum .
However , the ITV Good Morning Britain host explained why this would be `` almost impossible '' for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked : `` If you 're successful , you have a good election , you force through a referendum , Scotland this time votes to leave , have you worked out what to do about the border yet ? ''
Ms Sturgeon told him : `` I want a free border between Scotland and England , just as I want free borders with the UK and the single market .
`` But you ca n't answer these questions because we do n't yet know what the border is going to be between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV host shot back : `` We do n't know because actually , it 's almost impossible to do it without a hard border , that 's why it 's not been resolved . ''
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Nicola Sturgeon was forced to defend her plans for an independent Scotland after Piers Morgan grilled her relentlessly on the issue of a hard border. The First Minister insists she wants a free border between countries in the event of a successful referendum. However, the ITV Good Morning Britain host explained why this would be "almost impossible" for the SNP to achieve.
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Mr Morgan asked: "If you're successful, you have a good election, you force through a referendum, Scotland this time votes to leave, have you worked out what to do about the border yet?" Ms Sturgeon told him: "I want a free border between Scotland and England, just as I want free borders with the UK and the single market. "But you can't answer these questions because we don't yet know what the border is going to be between the UK and the EU." The ITV host shot back: "We don't know because actually, it's almost impossible to do it without a hard border, that's why it's not been resolved." READ MORE: Sturgeon blasted for 'criminalising' Scots as MSP exposes travel ban
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'We don't know because actually t's almost impossible to do it without a hard border.'
"Isn't that the whole point? "What are you going to do? "Build a new bouncy version of Hadrian's Wall? "What's going to happen?"
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-30--'It's ridiculous!' Panicked Ireland attacks UK for refusing to extend Brexit transition

In an interview , foreign minister Simon Coveney hit back at the claims the European Union ’ s refusal to drop demands over access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds and common standards had drawn out the wrangling .
But he insisted a deal was still possible despite both sides ’ disagreements on the main sticking points .
Mr Coveney said : “ The British Government was offered a much longer transition period and they turned it down yet they 're now blaming the EU for it .
That 's just ridiculous .
“ They were very clear that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact the EU was asking them to ask for it .
The decision on the timelines is very much a British Government decision , not an EU one .
“ I do think a deal is possible but it needs to be finalised this week if possible because we really are running out of time.
” There is a growing expectation a Brexit trade deal can be reached by the end of the week if Brussels agrees to compromise on its hardline demands .
Downing Street is adamant there is a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one the bloc agreed with Canada .
Mr Coveney believes both sides will eventually find an agreement because of a no-deal Brexit will be “ so costly and so disruptive ” .
He added : “ There 's a big incentive to get a deal done.
” But before an agreement is found , Mr Coveney predicted further acrimonious exchanges between the UK and EU .
He claimed both sides needed to avoid entering into a blame game in the final days of negotiating .
Mr Coveney said : “ The EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also firm throughout this negotiation , regardless of people who are trying now to blame the EU for that consistency because the truth of Brexit is now being exposed in terms of the challenges of it .
“ This is something the UK and the EU together have to find a way forward on as opposed to focus on a blame game as regards who 's at fault.
” Meanwhile Dominic Raab has insisted EU negotiators must back down from their demands before any agreement can be reached .
The Foreign Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pragmatism , the goodwill and good faith that in fairness I think has surrounded the last leg of the talks , and certainly we have shown our flexibility , I think there is a deal to be done . ''
MUST READ : Eustice snaps at Nick Robinson as BBC host diminishes Brexit fisheries Mr Raab warned the row over fishing rights remained a major stumbling block in finding an agreement .
`` On fishing there 's a point of principle - as we leave the EU we 're going to be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to control our waters , '' he said .
Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier were locked in intensive talks over the weekend in a bid to make a breakthrough .
They are understood to have made progress on many area of the legal text , putting pen to paper on the Brexit trade deal , but still failed to bridge the gaps on fishing rights and state aid rules .
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In an interview, foreign minister Simon Coveney hit back at the claims the European Union’s refusal to drop demands over access to Britain’s fishing grounds and common standards had drawn out the wrangling. But he insisted a deal was still possible despite both sides’ disagreements on the main sticking points. Mr Coveney said: “The British Government was offered a much longer transition period and they turned it down yet they're now blaming the EU for it. That's just ridiculous.
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“They were very clear that they didn't want any more time despite the fact the EU was asking them to ask for it. The decision on the timelines is very much a British Government decision, not an EU one. “I do think a deal is possible but it needs to be finalised this week if possible because we really are running out of time.” There is a growing expectation a Brexit trade deal can be reached by the end of the week if Brussels agrees to compromise on its hardline demands. Downing Street is adamant there is a deal on the table that is based on the one the bloc agreed with Canada.
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Simon Coveney is Ireland's foreign minister
Mr Coveney believes both sides will eventually find an agreement because of a no-deal Brexit will be “so costly and so disruptive”. He added: “There's a big incentive to get a deal done.” But before an agreement is found, Mr Coveney predicted further acrimonious exchanges between the UK and EU. He claimed both sides needed to avoid entering into a blame game in the final days of negotiating.
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Michel Barnier and Simon Coveney during a previous meeting in Brussels
Mr Coveney said: “The EU side has been respectful and consistent, but also firm throughout this negotiation, regardless of people who are trying now to blame the EU for that consistency because the truth of Brexit is now being exposed in terms of the challenges of it. “This is something the UK and the EU together have to find a way forward on as opposed to focus on a blame game as regards who's at fault.” Meanwhile Dominic Raab has insisted EU negotiators must back down from their demands before any agreement can be reached. The Foreign Secretary said: “If they show the pragmatism, the goodwill and good faith that in fairness I think has surrounded the last leg of the talks, and certainly we have shown our flexibility, I think there is a deal to be done." MUST READ: Eustice snaps at Nick Robinson as BBC host diminishes Brexit fisheries
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Mr Raab warned the row over fishing rights remained a major stumbling block in finding an agreement. "On fishing there's a point of principle - as we leave the EU we're going to be an independent coastal state and we've got to be able to control our waters," he said. Chief negotiators Lord Frost and Michel Barnier were locked in intensive talks over the weekend in a bid to make a breakthrough. They are understood to have made progress on many area of the legal text, putting pen to paper on the Brexit trade deal, but still failed to bridge the gaps on fishing rights and state aid rules. DON'T MISS
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