thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--'This is GREAT Britain!' UK has nothing to fear outside EU says Swiss politician

Roger Koeppel , who is a member of Switzerland 's National Council as well as the Swiss People 's Party , said people in his country admired the UK for taking a stand against Brussels - but warned the EU would be looking for payback .
Mr Koeppel , speaking in advance of a crunch referendum on Switzerland 's deal with the EU guaranteeing freedom of movement , told Express.co.uk : `` Personally I think Boris Johnson fought a great election campaign focusing on Get Brexit Done , which was the winning argument .
`` I think the strategy was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We want an agreement of course but if we do n't get one we are strong enough without one .
`` 'We are Great Britain , we won two world wars , a powerful economy which invented modern capitalism and the industrial revolution `` 'We are capable of standing on our own two feet and doing it without an agreement . '
'' BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks '' I think Boris Johnson has the capacity to say if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will walk away from the table .
`` This gives Great Britain a great deal of negotiating power . ''
However , Mr Koeppel warned problems lay ahead , largely stemming from the UK 's decision to quit the bloc in the first place .
He explained : `` Of course the EU wants to make an example .
`` They want to show Great Britain everybody who leaves the EU is worse off when they leave .
`` They have a huge interest in creating a lot of problems because there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union .
`` And of the British model is a success then of course this could have disastrous effects for the European Union . ''
Switzerland rejected the chance to join the EU 28 years ago , Mr Koeppel pointed out .
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`` They sense this as an insult .
`` Therefore if Brexit is a success this will be a huge blow for the EU .
`` I am not against Europe but I am sceptical of the EU as an institution . ''
There were striking parallels between the EU 's relationship with his own country and with the UK , Mr Koeppel suggested .
He added : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sympathy for Britain going your own way .
`` And of course a lot of people say when they see Britain going through this difficult divorce , how lucky Switzerland was that we never got married in the first place . ''
`` Our perception is it is very familiar , what we see in Brexit .

Roger Köppel says it’s ‘legitimate opinion’ to want to leave EU
Roger Koeppel, who is a member of Switzerland's National Council as well as the Swiss People's Party, said people in his country admired the UK for taking a stand against Brussels - but warned the EU would be looking for payback. Mr Koeppel, speaking in advance of a crunch referendum on Switzerland's deal with the EU guaranteeing freedom of movement, told Express.co.uk: "Personally I think Boris Johnson fought a great election campaign focusing on Get Brexit Done, which was the winning argument.
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"I think the strategy was to tell the European Union: "We want an agreement of course but if we don't get one we are strong enough without one. "'We are Great Britain, we won two world wars, a powerful economy which invented modern capitalism and the industrial revolution "'We are capable of standing on our own two feet and doing it without an agreement.'" BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
Boris Johnson's Britain has nothing to fear from Brexit, said Roger Koeppel
Roger Koeppel is a Swiss politician
I think Boris Johnson has the capacity to say if he doesn't get an agreement he will walk away from the table Roger Koeppel
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"I think Boris Johnson has the capacity to say if he doesn't get an agreement he will walk away from the table. "This gives Great Britain a great deal of negotiating power." However, Mr Koeppel warned problems lay ahead, largely stemming from the UK's decision to quit the bloc in the first place. He explained: "Of course the EU wants to make an example. READ MORE: Kim Jong-un dead - Donald Trump breaks silence on North Korea despot
Mr Koeppel said Mr Johnson's "Get Brexit Done" slogan was a "winning argument"
"They want to show Great Britain everybody who leaves the EU is worse off when they leave. "They have a huge interest in creating a lot of problems because there are many people who are not content with the European Union. "And of the British model is a success then of course this could have disastrous effects for the European Union." Switzerland rejected the chance to join the EU 28 years ago, Mr Koeppel pointed out. DON'T MISS
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He said: "With Switzerland, it has always been a provocation for the EU that the most democratic and free country in central Europe is not a member. "They sense this as an insult. "Therefore if Brexit is a success this will be a huge blow for the EU. "I am not against Europe but I am sceptical of the EU as an institution."
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There were striking parallels between the EU's relationship with his own country and with the UK, Mr Koeppel suggested. He added: "I think in Switzerland we have a lot of sympathy for Britain going your own way. "And of course a lot of people say when they see Britain going through this difficult divorce, how lucky Switzerland was that we never got married in the first place." "Our perception is it is very familiar, what we see in Brexit.
Switzerland is the strongest democracy in central Europe, said Mr Koeppel


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--BREXIT HISTORY MADE: UK strikes £15.2bn trade deal with Japan sending message to EU

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Officials in London and Tokyo have both confirmed the historic agreement has been signed .
Liz Truss , the UK trade minister , held a video conference with her Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi this morning .
The Department for International Trade confirmed the UK had signed its first post- Brexit trade deal on Friday morning .
It said in a statement : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement with Japan , which is the UK ’ s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2billion .
`` The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in principle by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Japan ’ s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on a video call this morning ( Friday 11 September ) .
`` The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits beyond the EU-Japan trade deal , giving UK companies exporting to Japan a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It will help to create jobs and drive economic growth throughout the whole of the UK . ''
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Officials in London and Tokyo have both confirmed the historic agreement has been signed. Liz Truss, the UK trade minister, held a video conference with her Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi this morning. The Department for International Trade confirmed the UK had signed its first post-Brexit trade deal on Friday morning.
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It said in a statement: “The UK has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and will increase trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2billion. "The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in principle by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on a video call this morning (Friday 11 September). "The deal is tailored to the UK economy and secures additional benefits beyond the EU-Japan trade deal, giving UK companies exporting to Japan a competitive advantage in a number of areas. "It will help to create jobs and drive economic growth throughout the whole of the UK." BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Liz Truss held a video conference this morning
Ms Truss took to Twitter to announce the deal had been reached, and said it marked a big step for Britain's future. She said: "Proud to have agreed a historic UK-Japan trade deal with @moteging. "This is a great deal for Britain, going beyond EU-Japan in key areas like digital & data, financial services and food & drink. "A British-shaped deal that delivers for the whole country." JUST IN: Truss highlights TEN reasons historic first Brexit deal will hand £15.2billion boost to UK
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Brexit news: The Department for International Trade confirmed the UK had signed its first trade deal
The official Government statement said the free trade agreement will provide a significant boost to the UK economy. It said: "UK businesses will benefit from tariff-free trade on 99% of exports to Japan. Government analysis shows that a deal with Japan will deliver a £1.5 billion boost to the UK economy and increase UK workers’ wages by £800 million in the long run. "UK manufacturers, food and drink producers and the tech sector are all set to benefit from the measures in the UK-Japan deal." It comes after Brexit trade talks with the EU reached breaking point yesterday, following Boris Johnson's proposals to tear up parts of the Withdrawal Agreement. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Brexit punishment: Gina Miller warns Boris Johnson to face brutal EU revenge on January 1

The staunch Remainer told ITV 's Robert Peston the EU would be within its own rights to unleash economic sanctions or even resort to legal action against the UK for either threatening to breach international law in order to secure a Brexit deal , or passing the Internal Market Bill in Parliament and therefore breaching legal obligations already agreed with the Brussels bloc .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks She warned : `` If they 're posturing at the moment , which I think it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big brinkmanship like this does not bode well for our reputation on the world stage .
`` But say that 's what it is , then the EU can have meetings but until the 1st of January , until we have broken those laws , they can then trigger the dispute settlement mechanism in the Withdrawal Act .
`` And we can end up with financial sanctions against us , we can have legal action against us .
`` But until that moment , we do n't know .
So we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance after Brussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement .
At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday , the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government `` could not and would not '' drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week .
It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an `` extremely serious violation '' of international law , putting the ongoing trade talks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's negotiator Lord Frost said there had been `` useful exchanges '' and talks would resume next week in Brussels , although he warned that there were still `` a number of challenging areas '' .
Meanwhile Boris Johnson is facing growing unrest among Tory MPs deeply unhappy at the threat to undermine Britain 's traditional support for the international rule of law .
The former chancellor Lord Lamont said the Government was in a `` terrible mess '' and warned the UK Internal Market Bill would not get through the Lords in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , senior Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Bill which they said would limit the powers it gave to ministers in relation to the Withdrawal Agreement .
The row erupted as the latest round of trade talks - also taking place in London - ended on Thursday with both sides acknowledging that `` significant differences '' remain .
Mr Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be reached , otherwise he has said he will simply walk away from the negotiating table .
However Mr Sefcovic said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust which had been `` seriously damaged '' by the events of the past days .
He said the provisions in the Bill relating to the Withdrawal Agreement had to be dropped by the end of September and that the EU would `` not be shy '' about taking legal action if the Government refused .
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The staunch Remainer told ITV's Robert Peston the EU would be within its own rights to unleash economic sanctions or even resort to legal action against the UK for either threatening to breach international law in order to secure a Brexit deal, or passing the Internal Market Bill in Parliament and therefore breaching legal obligations already agreed with the Brussels bloc. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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She warned: "If they're posturing at the moment, which I think it's a really dangerous thing to do and a big brinkmanship like this does not bode well for our reputation on the world stage. "But say that's what it is, then the EU can have meetings but until the 1st of January, until we have broken those laws, they can then trigger the dispute settlement mechanism in the Withdrawal Act. "And we can end up with financial sanctions against us, we can have legal action against us. "But until that moment, we don't know. So we have to watch and see what happens." READ MORE: Brexit FURY: Tories give Boris Johnson FIRM revolt warning
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Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance after Brussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement. At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday, the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government "could not and would not" drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week. It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an "extremely serious violation" of international law, putting the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy. Despite the tensions, Britain's negotiator Lord Frost said there had been "useful exchanges" and talks would resume next week in Brussels, although he warned that there were still "a number of challenging areas". Meanwhile Boris Johnson is facing growing unrest among Tory MPs deeply unhappy at the threat to undermine Britain's traditional support for the international rule of law. The former chancellor Lord Lamont said the Government was in a "terrible mess" and warned the UK Internal Market Bill would not get through the Lords in its present form.
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In the Commons, senior Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Bill which they said would limit the powers it gave to ministers in relation to the Withdrawal Agreement. The row erupted as the latest round of trade talks - also taking place in London - ended on Thursday with both sides acknowledging that "significant differences" remain. Mr Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be reached, otherwise he has said he will simply walk away from the negotiating table. However Mr Sefcovic said the UK side needed now to rebuild trust which had been "seriously damaged" by the events of the past days. He said the provisions in the Bill relating to the Withdrawal Agreement had to be dropped by the end of September and that the EU would "not be shy" about taking legal action if the Government refused. Under the terms of the Bill, ministers would take powers to vary a protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement relating to the customs arrangements in Northern Ireland after the current Brexit transition period ends on December 31. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Brexit LIVE: Remainer plot backfires as legal experts find loophole for Boris Johnson

Sir Bob , chairman of the Commons Justice Committee , consistently opposed Brexit and was one of 11 Tory MPs who defied the Government in December 2017 voting in favour of guaranteeing Parliament a `` meaningful vote '' on any deal which Theresa May agreed with Brussels .
Supporters of Mr Neil 's latest amendment include Theresa May 's former deputy , Damian Green , also a staunch opponent of Brexit .
Sir Bob told Times Radio : `` We are not natural rebels .
We 've all served as ministers , we know that this is a serious job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the job seriously .
So we do n't do anything like this lightly .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks 1.52pm update : `` We HAVE engaged with them , '' insists insider Britain rejects the suggestion by the European Union that it has not engaged with Brussels on talks over a future relationship , a British source said on Friday .
The source , speaking on condition of anonymity , said : `` We do n't recognise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've been engaged in talks pretty consistently for many months now .
`` The problem is the EU seems to define engagement as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions . ''
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Thursday after talks in London that the 27-nation bloc Britain left on Jan. 31 was stepping up plans for a no-deal Brexit at the end of this year because trade talks had made little progress .
He said Britain had `` not engaged in a reciprocal way on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.33pm update : Johnson will look to reassure Tory MPs Boris Johnson will seek to reassure Conservative MPs concerned about his plans to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement , Downing Street has said .
Senior Tories including former party leaders Theresa May , Sir John Major and Lord Howard have expressed deep concern that the UK is going back on its international treaty commitments .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said Mr Johnson would use a conference call with Tory MPs on Friday to reiterate his commitment to implementing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland .
The spokesman added : `` But he will also be setting out as a responsible Government we must provide a safety net that removes any ambiguities and ensures that the Government can always deliver on its commitments to the people of Northern Ireland . ''
1.25pm update : `` EU needs to get real , '' says Number 10 Downing Street has insisted a post-Brexit free trade deal with the EU is still possible , despite the threat of legal action by Brussels .
The European Commission has given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to withdraw legislation overriding elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed up to by Boris Johnson - something the Government insists it will not do .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said the UK would continue to strive for an agreement but said the EU side needed to show greater `` realism '' .
`` We have engaged constructively with the EU throughout this process .
We have negotiated in good faith and we will continue to do so , '' the spokesman said .
`` We do still believe that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will work hard to achieve it .
`` What we have been asking for is for more realism on the EU side about what it means for the UK to have left the EU and to once again be a sovereign nation . ''
Britain rejects the suggestion by the European Union that it has not engaged with Brussels on talks over a future relationship , a British source said on Friday .
They said : `` We do n't recognise the suggestion that we 've not engaged , we 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months now .
`` The problem is the EU seems to define engagement as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions .
`` And that is one of the problems that we need to overcome . ''
The European Commission has said it will consider what action to take if the UK fails to withdraw legislation overriding elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by the end of the month .
Speaking at the daily commission briefing in Brussels , chief spokesman Eric Mamer said it would take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dispute .
`` We have set a deadline for the UK .
We are going to take this step by step .
We are going to wait for the reaction of the United Kingdom by that deadline , '' he said .
`` We will consider next steps once we have reached that particular bridge . ''
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Thursday that the Government was not prepared to withdraw the provisions in the Internal Market Bill as the EU is demanding .
Brussels is banking on the amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the Internal Market Bill , Katya Adler , the BBC 's Europe correspondent , has said .
She tweeted : `` In EU-UK Joint Committee designed to oversee the implementation of the Divorce Deal .
EU knows that requires compromise on both sides .
How feasible it is agreement could be reached in the Committee AND in trade talks is hard to judge .
Odds stacked against but not impossible `` EU hoping UK domestic drama : the brewing rebellion amongst some Tory MPs plus opposition in House ofLords will kill the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Then , hopes Brussels , EU-UK disagreements over aspects of implementation of Irish Protocol can instead be dealt with . ''
12.06am update : 'This is GREAT Britain ! '
UK has nothing to fear outside EU says Swiss politician Britain 's proud history , and economic clout , means it has nothing to fear outside the European Union - and Boris Johnson 's hardball strategy is the correct one to use , a leading Swiss eurosceptic has said .
Roger Koeppel , who is a member of Switzerland 's National Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party , said people in his country admired the UK for taking a stand against Brussels - but warned the EU would be looking for payback .
Mr Koeppel , speaking in advance of a crunch referendum on Switzerland 's deal with the EU guaranteeing freedom of movement , told Express.co.uk : `` Personally I think Boris Johnson fought a great election campaign focusing on Get Brexit Done , which was the winning argument .
`` I think the strategy was to tell the European Union : `` We want an agreement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one we are strong enough without one . ''
11.40am update : The Government needs to be focusing on public health , says Oulds Mr Oulds added : `` The Government needs to be focusing not on Europe but on dealing with the public health emergency with COVID-19 and getting it under control and of course getting the economy moving again and getting people back to work .
`` The only way to do that and get the Government focusing on what it needs to be concentrating on is to end these tangles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that means a full Brexit at the end of the year .
`` Then Remainers will have no opportunity to keep this argument going .
`` They keep trying to bring it back - but it 's over .
Let 's move on . ''
Boris Johnson has been urged to put down the Parliamentary rebellion over his Internal Market Bill quickly - or face the consequences .
Tory MP Bob Neill is tabling an amendment which could effectively veto the legislation after voicing concern that it breaches international law .
Bruges Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris needs to crush this rebellion really quickly just like he did last year when he stopped the pro-EU faction keeping us inside the European Union .
`` He needs to be very determined because there is a risk that these amendments will keep us tied to the EU and will keep this wound open and festering which would be a massive distraction for the Government , just like we had when all those problems when the Remainers were trying to overturn the result of the referendum for three and a half years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are now trying to take advantage of the difficulties the Government is in on COVID-19 . ''
11.02am update : Truss highlights TEN reasons historic first Brexit deal will hand £15.2billion boost to UK Britain signed its first Brexit-trade deal with Japan today and Trade Secretary Liz Truss has highlighted 10 reasons why the agreement is beneficial for the UK .
London and Tokyo both confirmed the historic Brexit deal had been agreed in principle this morning .
Liz Truss , the UK trade minister , has celebrated the news and highlighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade agreement , which is estimated to increase trade by £15.2billion .
Ms Truss shared the 10 reasons on her Twitter account , which range from new protections on UK goods to improved mobility for businesses .
Boris Johnson ’ s controversial plans to rewrite parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement could trigger a “ significant exodus of wealth ” from the UK , the CEO of one of the world ’ s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organisations has warned .
Nigel Green , chief executive and founder of deVere Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to modify the Brexit agreement that his government agreed and signed upon in January has sparked an intense diplomatic war of words .
`` The EU is now saying no trade talks will take place , and therefore no chance of a deal , unless the UK pulls back from its recently revealed proposed Internal Market Bill.
” Mr Green added : `` This highly controversial move by Johnson has considerable and far-reaching consequences and it could trigger a significant exodus of wealth from the UK for two key reasons .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treaty will compromise credibility and trust in investing in the UK .
Investment goes where there is certainty , stability and reliability .
`` Reneging on a major trade deal at the last minute is not going to attract much-needed foreign direct investment into Britain .
Investors will look elsewhere rather than investing new money into the UK .
`` Second , the uncertainty will make the UK and international investors already invested in UK-based financial assets increasingly nervous .
`` As such , they can be expected to take precautionary measures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the value of said assets . ''
10.35am update : `` We have to obey the law , '' says Neill Bob Neill MP has explained why he is tabling an amendment to prevent changes to the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU in a blog posted on the PoliticsHome website .
Mr Neill , MP for Bromley and Chislehurst , who backed Remain in 2016 , said : `` The Prime Minister has my full support in the ongoing EU negotiations and I desperately want us to secure a deal .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an international agreement we negotiated , Parliament supported , and which has subsequently been registered as an international treaty with the UN .
`` Being a sovereign state doesn ’ t mean you can unilaterally disapply the law or change the goalposts retrospectively . ''
9.40am update : `` No sign of the UK backing down '' European shares rose in choppy trading on Friday as investors weighed signs of a pick up in M & A activity against the economic threat from growing prospects of a no-deal Brexit .
The pan-European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0835 GMT and was on track to end the week about 1.7 percent higher .
The index has been in a holding pattern since June as economic growth lost momentum due to a stronger euro , increasing the cost of European exports .
Meanwhile , the EU is ramping up preparations for a tumultuous end to the four-year Brexit saga as top officials prepared to brief its 27 members on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's plan to break the divorce treaty .
Michael Every , global strategist at Rabobank , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the most logical resolution would be for the UK to back down : however , there appears absolutely no sign at all that this is going to happen . ''
9.33am update : Boris braced for furious Brexit rebellion as Brexiteer Lord warns of Upper House revolt Boris Johnson has been warned by former Conservative leader Lord Howard who said he would be surprised if the updated Brexit bill would make it through the House of Lords .
Boris Johnson has received a lot of criticism after launching his controversial plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday , the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government `` could not and would not '' drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week .
But former Conservative leader Lord Howard of Lympne has said it is `` damaging '' to the Government 's reputation .
Gina Miller - the UK businesswoman who famously went to court to prevent the implementation of Brexit without the approval of Parliament - has hit out at Attorney General Robert Buckland after he cited the 2016 judgement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed amendments to the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU .
In a statement issued via Twitter , Remainer Ms Miller said she was `` surprised and disappointed '' by the attempt to connect to two issues .
She added : `` The issue of Parliamentary sovereignty is intellectually and legally distinct from international treaty agreements entered into by HM Government . ''
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he fears a long-running dispute between the UK and the EU .
Speaking on ITV 's Good Morning Britain , Mr Brown said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decent negotiation with the European Union if you start by breaking a treaty that you signed yourself and negotiated only a few weeks ago .
`` And I think Boris Johnson 's got to wake up to the fact that it 's in the national interest - and I 'm talking about national unity and how we can make the economy do better - that we do n't have a clean break , that we have , actually , something other than a no-deal .
`` And I think it can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over fishing rights , state aid , it can all be dealt with - but my fear is not just a no-deal ; my fear is we 'll have such a minimal deal that we 'll be in battle with Europe for years ahead and that really does not make sense if we want people to have jobs in our economy . ''
9.04am update : `` It 's about how we implement Withdrawal Agreement '' Business Minister Nadim Zahawi has insisted the Government remains committed to the Withdrawal Agreement , suggesting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implemented .
Mr Zadawi told BBC Breakfast : `` We 're not looking to rewrite parts of the Withdrawal Agreement ; the Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol we are absolutely committed to .
`` It 's not about if we implement the Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Irish protocol , it 's how we implement it .
`` The Withdrawal Agreement and the protocol have in place a joint committee which we are absolutely engaged in to make sure the ambiguities that were actually there in the Withdrawal Agreement around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more clearly .
`` If we do n't reach an agreement in time by the end of the year , the joint committee does n't reach that agreement , we ca n't allow any adverse impacts on the communities in Northern Ireland .
`` No Government , no minister , can allow any community , within our country , within the UK , to be damaged or adversely impacted . ''
European shares turned flat after opening marginally lower on Friday , a day after the European Central Bank took a less dovish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing prospects of a no-deal Brexit kept risk sentiment subdued .
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0709 GMT and was on track to end the week with gains .
Most of the major sector indexes were lower , a day after the ECB held interest rates steady and said it was closely watching the euro .
Oil and gas stocks were among the biggest decliners as crude prices fell .
Former ERG chairman Steve Baker has said he believes the entire Withdrawal Agreement should be dumped as a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Baker , speaking on BBC Radio 4 , said : `` I think we should now be willing to repudiate the whole treaty on the basis of the EU 's bad faith .
`` Which in my mind is undoubted . ''
Ireland 's Europe Minister , Thomas Byrne , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` We 're very , very concerned .
`` This is uniquely unprecedented , in fact .
`` We have never in recent history - or , maybe in ancient history dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an agreement less than one year after Boris Johnson negotiated it .
`` And it is unacceptable .
It 's a totally unacceptable way to do business .
Brexit talks remain stuck on some of the level playing field concerns that the EU has expressed - but according to a trade expert the state aid impasse could easily be resolved .
France ’ s new minister for external trade has warned that a Brexit deal remains unattainable as long as Britain remains unwilling to be bound by rules that would ensure a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the EU .
Speaking after the UK confirmed it planned legislation to rewrite parts of last year 's withdrawal agreement regarding Northern Ireland , Franck Riester said a free trade deal was still possible provided the agreement was comprehensive and enforceable , did not allow for social or fiscal `` dumping '' , and included access for EU boats to fish in British waters .
He told the Financial Times : `` There ’ s a game of bluff going on .
`` We ’ ll try to stay calm and serene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU27 .
In any deal , in the end there is a compromise that can come into play . ''
8.22am update : EU 'gears up war machine ' to fight UK over Brexit as Boris rejects Barnier 's ultimatum The European Union has warned its ambassadors to gear up the `` machinery of warfare '' to take on the UK should it defy the Brexit withdrawal deal , a leaked memo has shown .
The European Union reacted with fury at news of Boris Johnson tabling a set of changes to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening the UK with legal action should the Brexit deal be breached .
The British Government on Thursday rejected calls to stand down and withdraw the proposed amendments , with Brussels now ordering ambassadors to prepare for a fight .
Political editor Gary Gibbon noted a memo had been issued to diplomatic representatives across the bloc warning the UK 's behaviour could soon trigger a legal challenge .
8.19am update : `` You 're not taking this seriously , '' says Austrian minister The impasse in negotiations over Britain 's future relationship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadlock two years ago when the two sides were locked in talks over the terms of Britain 's exit , Austria 's Finance Minister said on Friday .
Speaking prior to a meeting of EU finance ministers in Berlin , Gernot Bluemel said it was for Britain to decide on its attitude to the talks after London floated legislation that appeared to repudiate aspects of that earlier withdrawal agreement .
He said : `` At some point the British side must decide whether they want to take this seriously . ''
8.11am update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Swiss politician highlights HUGE clue Brexit was inevitable Brexit was foreshadowed by another European referendum which took place six years ago which proved a huge catalyst for worldwide uprisings against the establishment , a politician has said .
With London and Brussels at loggerheads on the subject of a post-Brexit trade deal more than four years after the UK voted to leave the European Union , Roger Koeppel , a member of Switzerland 's National Council , believes the warning signs were there even then .
Mr Koeppel was speaking in advance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later this month which will consider whether to stick with the EU 's rules on freedom of movement - or seek to renegotiate the treaty .
The 2014 referendum was likewise centred on the question of freedom of movement - and Mr Koeppel , a member of the Swiss People 's Party , said there were uncanny parallels with Brexit .
8.07am update : 'Boris-hating ' Remainer John Major PULLED APART after brazen Brexit attack - 'Look at EU ! '
Brexiteer Sir Bernard Jenkin lashed out at Sir John Major for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin defended Boris Johnson and his Government following criticism from former Prime Minister Sir John Major .
While on BBC 's Politics Live with Jo Coburn , Sir Bernard argued Sir John hated Boris Johnson and Brexit and would continue to attack its progression .
Sir John has accused the Government of preparing to break international trade law by backing out of the already agreed withdrawal agreement with the European Union .
The European Union is stepping up no-deal preparations as top officials prepared to brief its 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Markets Bill .
The UK is ready to break international law by breaching parts of the Withdrawal Agreement treaty which was signed in January .
Mr Johnson 's move , which Britain says is aimed at clarifying ambiguities , comes less than four months before the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU 's orbit at the end of the so called transition period which ends in December .
The EU has ordered Britain to scrap the plan by the end of September but Britain bluntly refused and said its parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Thursday , after talks in London , that the bloc was stepping up plans for a no-deal Brexit at the end of this year as trade talks had made little progress .
Mr Barnier explained : `` The UK has not engaged in a reciprocal way on fundamental EU principles and interests .
`` Nobody should underestimate the practical , economic and social consequences of a 'no deal ' scenario . ''
7.45am update : Tories give Boris Johnson FIRM revolt warning – 'Find some other way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` find another way '' by Tory MPs and peers who are furious at his plan to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement .
A group of Conservative MPs is planning to table an amendment to the Internal Market Bill , blocking the Government from superseding the withdrawal agreement without Parliament ’ s consent .
The amendment is being tabled by Sir Bob Neill with support from Damian Green and Oliver Heald , both former ministers .

Brexit bill: Bob Neill raises ‘concerns’ over international law
An amendment to the legislation is being tabled by Tory backbencher and Remainer Sir Bob Neill which he said would impose a "parliamentary lock" on any changes to the Withdrawal Agreement. Legal experts have suggested the amendment could be a "Trojan horse" because it offered the Government flaws and loopholes to exploit, Sky News deputy political editor Sam Coates said. Specifically, the veto proposed by Mr Neill would be voted on after the point when the Government has annulled the law, meaning it would come too late.
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Sir Bob, chairman of the Commons Justice Committee, consistently opposed Brexit and was one of 11 Tory MPs who defied the Government in December 2017 voting in favour of guaranteeing Parliament a "meaningful vote" on any deal which Theresa May agreed with Brussels. Supporters of Mr Neil's latest amendment include Theresa May's former deputy, Damian Green, also a staunch opponent of Brexit. Sir Bob told Times Radio: "We are not natural rebels. We've all served as ministers, we know that this is a serious job, and we do our best to take the job seriously. So we don't do anything like this lightly. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
Bob Neill's amendment could offer Boris Johnson a Trojan Horse, said
"So I hope it's at least an indication as a Government that really, you need to think very hard and carefully about going down this route. For heaven's sake, try and find some other way." On the other side of the Tory divide, Sir Bernard Jenkin, a member of the strongly pro-Brexit European Research Group, has also voiced his concern at the Government's tactics. He said Mr Johnson "should be more mindful of the reputational damage of playing such hardball". [SCROLL DOWN FOR REGULAR UPDATES]
9.20pm update: Government criticised over plans to end tax-free sales The Government has been criticised over plans to end tax-free sales on goods such as electronics and clothes at airports, after the UK leaves the EU. The Treasury on Friday announced a package of changes which will come into force from January 2021, including extending duty-free shopping to British passengers travelling to the EU. Passengers will be able to buy duty-free alcohol and tobacco products in British ports, airports, international train stations, and aboard ships, trains and planes, it added. But the Treasury also said that it will be ending tax-free sales in airports of goods such as electronics and clothing for passengers travelling to non-EU countries. 7.55pm update: Senior Tory backbencher will not back Boris's deal Senior Conservative backbencher Sir Bob Neill maintained that he would not back Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit legislation, despite an appeal from the Prime Minister. Asked if he was reassured after hearing from Mr Johnson, Sir Bob told Channel 4 News: "No. It wasn't anything that was new. He set out his reasons why he thinks the Bill is necessary, fair enough. "My view is that while much of the Bill is very worthwhile there are three clauses in it which give ministers the power to unilaterally break our international agreements, and therefore international law, which to my mind are objectionable. "I believe it is potentially a harmful act for this country. It would damage our reputation and I think it will make it harder to strike trade deals going forward."
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Government criticised over plans to end tax-free sales
6.45pm update: MEPs threaten to block any trade deal if Boris breaches his deal MEPs have threatened to block any trade deal brokered between the EU and the UK if Boris Johnson breaches his Brexit deal. A statement from leaders in the European Parliament and its UK co-ordination group said the Prime Minister's UK Internal Market Bill is a "serious and unacceptable breach of international law" which puts at risk the trade negotiations. "Should the UK authorities breach - or threaten to breach - the Withdrawal Agreement, through the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill in its current form or in any other way, the European Parliament will under no circumstances ratify any agreement between the EU and the UK," it continued. 6.10pm update: Tory civil war ERUPTS: Boris stands firm over Brexit plan in crunch meeting with 250 MPs Boris Johnson is meeting with backbench Tory MPs this evening following threats of a party rebellion against the Prime Minister. Mr Johnson has faced increased pressure from members of the 1922 Committee following the introduction of the UK Internal Market Bill this week. The Prime Minister will attempt to win over the group by insisting the legislation is necessary for the UK. Despite fears of a no deal, No 10 has maintained an agreement between the UK and EU is still possible.
EU steps up planning no deal Brexit outcome
5.30pm update: EU boosts 'no-deal' planning as UK refuses to give way in Brexit stalemate The European Union stepped up planning for a "no-deal" Brexit on Friday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government refused to revoke a plan to break the divorce treaty that Brussels says will sink four years of talks. Britain said explicitly this week that it plans to break international law by breaching parts of the Withdrawal Agreement treaty that it signed in January, when it formally left the bloc. Britain says the move is aimed at clarifying ambiguities, but it caused a new crisis in talks less than four months before a post-Brexit transition period ends in December. 4.50pm update: ‘Didn’t respect UK’s sovereignty!’ Brexiteer issues warning to EU over NI uproar Brussels failed to respect the UK's newfound sovereignty, one European Research Group MP has claimed. Vice-chairman of the European Research Group (ERG), David Jones insisted Brussels has breached the terms of the political declaration. The MP for Clwyd West also claimed Boris Johnson’s chances of securing a free trade agreement with the EU now stands at just 20 percent. Despite his warnings of a no deal Brexit, Mr Jones also held out hope for an agreement between the two parties before the end of the year. 3.30pm update: Brexit POLL: Which country should Boris target for next trade deal? Britain has secured its first major post-Brexit trade deal after reaching an agreement with Japan - but as talks with the EU judder to halt, which country should Boris Johnson try to sign up with next next? The US is top of the Prime Minister's list but Congress has warned the UK it will block a trade deal if the Brexit withdrawal agreement's Northern Ireland Protocol is undermined. Other top potential trading partners include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and South Korea. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said the Japan deal was a "historic moment" for both countries.
Boris Johnson is facing a Commons rebellion
3.30pm update: Steven Brown takes over from Ciaran McGrath 2.28pm update: Trade deal sets "unwelcome precedent", says Scottish Trade Minister Scottish Trade Minister Ivan McKee said the UK-Japan free trade agreement sets an "unwelcome precedent" for future deals. Mr McKee said: "We are obviously pleased that Scottish brands with Geographical Indications (GIs) already protected in Japan - Scottish farmed salmon and Scotch whisky - are set to remain protected in the deal. We also made the case that all of our GIs should be protected and welcome today's indication that the UK Government is seeking to do so. "But it is regrettable that the agreement fails to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Scottish Government pressed for this to be included and failure to secure a commitment on AMR, which reduces the ability of antibiotics to tackle infections, is a missed opportunity. "As this was the UK Government's first major trade negotiation since leaving the EU, it sets an unwelcome precedent for future deals." 1.52pm update: "We HAVE engaged with them," insists insider Britain rejects the suggestion by the European Union that it has not engaged with Brussels on talks over a future relationship, a British source said on Friday. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: "We don't recognise the suggestion that we've not engaged, we've been engaged in talks pretty consistently for many months now. "The problem is the EU seems to define engagement as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions." EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Thursday after talks in London that the 27-nation bloc Britain left on Jan. 31 was stepping up plans for a no-deal Brexit at the end of this year because trade talks had made little progress. He said Britain had "not engaged in a reciprocal way on fundamental EU principles and interests". 1.33pm update: Johnson will look to reassure Tory MPs Boris Johnson will seek to reassure Conservative MPs concerned about his plans to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, Downing Street has said. Senior Tories including former party leaders Theresa May, Sir John Major and Lord Howard have expressed deep concern that the UK is going back on its international treaty commitments. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Mr Johnson would use a conference call with Tory MPs on Friday to reiterate his commitment to implementing the provisions in the agreement relating to Northern Ireland. The spokesman added: "But he will also be setting out as a responsible Government we must provide a safety net that removes any ambiguities and ensures that the Government can always deliver on its commitments to the people of Northern Ireland."
Lord Howard, pictured being interviewed on Sky News, has voiced concerns
1.25pm update: "EU needs to get real," says Number 10 Downing Street has insisted a post-Brexit free trade deal with the EU is still possible, despite the threat of legal action by Brussels. The European Commission has given the UK until the end of the month to withdraw legislation overriding elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed up to by Boris Johnson - something the Government insists it will not do. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the UK would continue to strive for an agreement but said the EU side needed to show greater "realism". "We have engaged constructively with the EU throughout this process. We have negotiated in good faith and we will continue to do so," the spokesman said. "We do still believe that there is a deal to be reached. We will work hard to achieve it. "What we have been asking for is for more realism on the EU side about what it means for the UK to have left the EU and to once again be a sovereign nation." 12.55pm update: Britain has engaged in talks, insists UK source Britain rejects the suggestion by the European Union that it has not engaged with Brussels on talks over a future relationship, a British source said on Friday. They said: "We don't recognise the suggestion that we've not engaged, we've been engaged in talks pretty consistently for many months now. "The problem is the EU seems to define engagement as accepting large elements of their position rather than being engaged in discussions. "And that is one of the problems that we need to overcome." 12.26pm update: Commission ponders next move The European Commission has said it will consider what action to take if the UK fails to withdraw legislation overriding elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by the end of the month. Speaking at the daily commission briefing in Brussels, chief spokesman Eric Mamer said it would take a "step by step" approach in the dispute. "We have set a deadline for the UK. We are going to take this step by step. We are going to wait for the reaction of the United Kingdom by that deadline," he said. "We will consider next steps once we have reached that particular bridge." Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said on Thursday that the Government was not prepared to withdraw the provisions in the Internal Market Bill as the EU is demanding. 12.17pm update: Brussels "hoping rebels will kill Internal Market Bill" Brussels is banking on the amendment table by Tory MP Bob Neill killing off the Internal Market Bill, Katya Adler, the BBC's Europe correspondent, has said. She tweeted: "In EU-UK Joint Committee designed to oversee the implementation of the Divorce Deal. EU knows that requires compromise on both sides. How feasible it is agreement could be reached in the Committee AND in trade talks is hard to judge. Odds stacked against but not impossible "EU hoping UK domestic drama: the brewing rebellion amongst some Tory MPs plus opposition in House ofLords will kill the Internal Market Bill in current form. "Then, hopes Brussels, EU-UK disagreements over aspects of implementation of Irish Protocol can instead be dealt with."
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12.06am update: 'This is GREAT Britain!' UK has nothing to fear outside EU says Swiss politician Britain's proud history, and economic clout, means it has nothing to fear outside the European Union - and Boris Johnson's hardball strategy is the correct one to use, a leading Swiss eurosceptic has said. Roger Koeppel, who is a member of Switzerland's National Council as well as the Swiss People's Party, said people in his country admired the UK for taking a stand against Brussels - but warned the EU would be looking for payback. Mr Koeppel, speaking in advance of a crunch referendum on Switzerland's deal with the EU guaranteeing freedom of movement, told Express.co.uk: "Personally I think Boris Johnson fought a great election campaign focusing on Get Brexit Done, which was the winning argument. "I think the strategy was to tell the European Union: "We want an agreement of course but if we don't get one we are strong enough without one." 11.40am update: The Government needs to be focusing on public health, says Oulds Mr Oulds added: "The Government needs to be focusing not on Europe but on dealing with the public health emergency with COVID-19 and getting it under control and of course getting the economy moving again and getting people back to work. "The only way to do that and get the Government focusing on what it needs to be concentrating on is to end these tangles over the EU once of all and that means a full Brexit at the end of the year. "Then Remainers will have no opportunity to keep this argument going. "They keep trying to bring it back - but it's over. Let's move on." 11.35am update: Crush this quickly, Johnson told Boris Johnson has been urged to put down the Parliamentary rebellion over his Internal Market Bill quickly - or face the consequences. Tory MP Bob Neill is tabling an amendment which could effectively veto the legislation after voicing concern that it breaches international law. Bruges Group director-general Robert Oulds told Express.co.uk: "Boris needs to crush this rebellion really quickly just like he did last year when he stopped the pro-EU faction keeping us inside the European Union. "He needs to be very determined because there is a risk that these amendments will keep us tied to the EU and will keep this wound open and festering which would be a massive distraction for the Government, just like we had when all those problems when the Remainers were trying to overturn the result of the referendum for three and a half years before we finally got out. "They are now trying to take advantage of the difficulties the Government is in on COVID-19." 11.02am update: Truss highlights TEN reasons historic first Brexit deal will hand £15.2billion boost to UK Britain signed its first Brexit-trade deal with Japan today and Trade Secretary Liz Truss has highlighted 10 reasons why the agreement is beneficial for the UK. London and Tokyo both confirmed the historic Brexit deal had been agreed in principle this morning. Liz Truss, the UK trade minister, has celebrated the news and highlighted the 10 key benefits of the free trade agreement, which is estimated to increase trade by £15.2billion. Ms Truss shared the 10 reasons on her Twitter account, which range from new protections on UK goods to improved mobility for businesses.
10.51am update: Johnson's move could trigger "exodus of wealth" Boris Johnson’s controversial plans to rewrite parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement could trigger a “significant exodus of wealth” from the UK, the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organisations has warned. Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, said: "Johnson’s plans to modify the Brexit agreement that his government agreed and signed upon in January has sparked an intense diplomatic war of words. "The EU is now saying no trade talks will take place, and therefore no chance of a deal, unless the UK pulls back from its recently revealed proposed Internal Market Bill.” Mr Green added: "This highly controversial move by Johnson has considerable and far-reaching consequences and it could trigger a significant exodus of wealth from the UK for two key reasons. "First, the breaking of an international treaty will compromise credibility and trust in investing in the UK. Investment goes where there is certainty, stability and reliability. "Reneging on a major trade deal at the last minute is not going to attract much-needed foreign direct investment into Britain. Investors will look elsewhere rather than investing new money into the UK. "Second, the uncertainty will make the UK and international investors already invested in UK-based financial assets increasingly nervous. "As such, they can be expected to take precautionary measures to insulate themselves against a potential fall in the value of said assets." 10.35am update: "We have to obey the law," says Neill Bob Neill MP has explained why he is tabling an amendment to prevent changes to the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU in a blog posted on the PoliticsHome website. Mr Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, who backed Remain in 2016, said: "The Prime Minister has my full support in the ongoing EU negotiations and I desperately want us to secure a deal. "But the facts remain: the Withdrawal Agreement is an international agreement we negotiated, Parliament supported, and which has subsequently been registered as an international treaty with the UN. "Being a sovereign state doesn’t mean you can unilaterally disapply the law or change the goalposts retrospectively."
Tory MP Bob Neill talks to the BBC
10.22am update: Raab tweets congratulations to Truss after Japan trade deal Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has congratulated International Trade Secretary Liz Truss after she announced a trade deal has been agreed in principle with Japan. Mr Raab tweeted: "Well done trussliz - great to be forging an even stronger relationship with Japan, as we look to the enormous opportunities for the future in the Indo-Pacific region." 10.05am update: Ireland's Finance Minister issues warning Ireland's Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has warned a trade deal will be impossible unless the UK adheres to the terms of the existing Withdrawal Agreement. Mr Donohoe, chairman of eurozone finance ministers, said: "As the United Kingdom looks to what kind of future trade relationship it wants with the European Union, a prerequisite for that is honouring agreements that are already in place. "It is imperative that the government of the United Kingdom respond back to the call from the European Commission."
Dominic Raab's Tweet
9.57am update: EU to unleash onslaught of 'torture weapons' to push UK into stand down Brexit negotiations could evolve into the European Union adopting a series of "torture weapons" to threaten the UK into standing down on changes to the Northern Ireland protocol. Brexit talks have further soured after Boris Johnson announced earlier this week plans to amend the Internal Market Bill to allow the UK to effectively override the Brexit deal with the EU in the event of a no deal. The European Union threatened to hit the UK with legal action unless they stand down, a demand the British Government shut down immediately. But Brussels could soon unleash a whole series of "torture weapons" to push the UK into withdrawing the proposed amendments. Charles Grant from the Centre for European Reform said: "The real torture weapon isn't actually the thing in the Court of Justice, which I don't think will scare Boris Johnson too much. "The real weapon of torture is the lack of a trade agreement, the economic impact on Britain, the psychological impact on the British economy of there not being any agreement, the impact on financial markets, which will react very, very negatively."
EU trade negotiations
9.40am update: "No sign of the UK backing down" European shares rose in choppy trading on Friday as investors weighed signs of a pick up in M&A activity against the economic threat from growing prospects of a no-deal Brexit. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent at 0835 GMT and was on track to end the week about 1.7 percent higher. The index has been in a holding pattern since June as economic growth lost momentum due to a stronger euro, increasing the cost of European exports. Meanwhile, the EU is ramping up preparations for a tumultuous end to the four-year Brexit saga as top officials prepared to brief its 27 members on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to break the divorce treaty. Michael Every, global strategist at Rabobank, said: "At this stage one would assume that the most logical resolution would be for the UK to back down: however, there appears absolutely no sign at all that this is going to happen." 9.33am update: Boris braced for furious Brexit rebellion as Brexiteer Lord warns of Upper House revolt Boris Johnson has been warned by former Conservative leader Lord Howard who said he would be surprised if the updated Brexit bill would make it through the House of Lords. Boris Johnson has received a lot of criticism after launching his controversial plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement. At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday, the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government "could not and would not" drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week. But former Conservative leader Lord Howard of Lympne has said it is "damaging" to the Government's reputation. 9.25am update: Miller "surprised and disappointed" Gina Miller - the UK businesswoman who famously went to court to prevent the implementation of Brexit without the approval of Parliament - has hit out at Attorney General Robert Buckland after he cited the 2016 judgement in a legal opinion related to the proposed amendments to the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. In a statement issued via Twitter, Remainer Ms Miller said she was "surprised and disappointed" by the attempt to connect to two issues. She added: "The issue of Parliamentary sovereignty is intellectually and legally distinct from international treaty agreements entered into by HM Government." 9.16am: Brown fears lengthy dispute between UK and EU Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he fears a long-running dispute between the UK and the EU. Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Mr Brown said: "You can't expect to have a decent negotiation with the European Union if you start by breaking a treaty that you signed yourself and negotiated only a few weeks ago. "And I think Boris Johnson's got to wake up to the fact that it's in the national interest - and I'm talking about national unity and how we can make the economy do better - that we don't have a clean break, that we have, actually, something other than a no-deal. "And I think it can be negotiated - we've got a problem over fishing rights, state aid, it can all be dealt with - but my fear is not just a no-deal; my fear is we'll have such a minimal deal that we'll be in battle with Europe for years ahead and that really does not make sense if we want people to have jobs in our economy."
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown
9.04am update: "It's about how we implement Withdrawal Agreement" Business Minister Nadim Zahawi has insisted the Government remains committed to the Withdrawal Agreement, suggesting it was a question of how it was implemented. Mr Zadawi told BBC Breakfast: "We're not looking to rewrite parts of the Withdrawal Agreement; the Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol we are absolutely committed to. "It's not about if we implement the Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Irish protocol, it's how we implement it. "The Withdrawal Agreement and the protocol have in place a joint committee which we are absolutely engaged in to make sure the ambiguities that were actually there in the Withdrawal Agreement around the Northern Irish protocol are actually defined much more clearly. "If we don't reach an agreement in time by the end of the year, the joint committee doesn't reach that agreement, we can't allow any adverse impacts on the communities in Northern Ireland. "No Government, no minister, can allow any community, within our country, within the UK, to be damaged or adversely impacted." 8.57am update: European shares turn flat as no-deal threat grows European shares turned flat after opening marginally lower on Friday, a day after the European Central Bank took a less dovish tone than expected on stimulus, while growing prospects of a no-deal Brexit kept risk sentiment subdued. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0709 GMT and was on track to end the week with gains. Most of the major sector indexes were lower, a day after the ECB held interest rates steady and said it was closely watching the euro. Oil and gas stocks were among the biggest decliners as crude prices fell. 8.52am update: Scrap it completely, says Baker Former ERG chairman Steve Baker has said he believes the entire Withdrawal Agreement should be dumped as a result of the EU's "bad faith". Mr Baker, speaking on BBC Radio 4, said: "I think we should now be willing to repudiate the whole treaty on the basis of the EU's bad faith. "Which in my mind is undoubted."
Steve Baker believes the entire Withdrawal Agreement should now be ditched
8.45am update: "Totally unacceptable," says Ireland's Europe Minister Ireland's Europe Minister, Thomas Byrne, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We're very, very concerned. "This is uniquely unprecedented, in fact. "We have never in recent history - or, maybe in ancient history dealing with other countries - seen such a renegement on an agreement less than one year after Boris Johnson negotiated it. "And it is unacceptable. It's a totally unacceptable way to do business. "This was a unilateral. provocative act.'' 8.41am update: Boris Johnson's solution to 'level playing field' impasse exposed Brexit talks remain stuck on some of the level playing field concerns that the EU has expressed - but according to a trade expert the state aid impasse could easily be resolved. France’s new minister for external trade has warned that a Brexit deal remains unattainable as long as Britain remains unwilling to be bound by rules that would ensure a "level playing field" in trade with the EU. Speaking after the UK confirmed it planned legislation to rewrite parts of last year's withdrawal agreement regarding Northern Ireland, Franck Riester said a free trade deal was still possible provided the agreement was comprehensive and enforceable, did not allow for social or fiscal "dumping", and included access for EU boats to fish in British waters. He told the Financial Times: "There’s a game of bluff going on. "We’ll try to stay calm and serene but firmly behind the line of the EU27. In any deal, in the end there is a compromise that can come into play."
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
8.37am update: French Finance Minister's warning to Boris French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has fired a shot across Boris Johnson's bows by telling him France will not accept anything which jeopardises the EU's single market, in a likely reference to the Internal Market Bill. 8.28am update: Brexit deal COMPLETE - UK signs historic first trade deal after quitting EU - £15.2bn BOOST Britain has signed its first post-Brexit trade deal with Japan today after a tumultuous few days of talks between the UK and the EU. Officials in London and Tokyo have both confirmed have signed the historic agreement. Liz Truss, the UK trade minister, hekd a video conference with her Japanese counterpart this morning. 8.25am update: Boris told businesses can THRIVE if UK doesn’t ‘bow to pressure’ from EU Boris has been told Britain's small businesses can thrive after Brexit so long as he doesn't bow to pressure. This week, the government made headlines by proposing a new Internal Markets Bill which could re-write parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement which the Prime Minister signed earlier this year. The Prime Minister has defended the planned changed to the withdrawal agreement, calling them a “legal safety net” which could protect the UK. Now, a financial expert has told Express.co.uk the government should make sure clarity is at the forefront of any plans going forward. Mike Hampson, CEO of financial advisory firm Bishopsgate Financial, praised parts of the proposed changes, particularly where business support is concerned. He said: “They just have to be very careful about how they go about it.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss
8.22am update: EU 'gears up war machine' to fight UK over Brexit as Boris rejects Barnier's ultimatum The European Union has warned its ambassadors to gear up the "machinery of warfare" to take on the UK should it defy the Brexit withdrawal deal, a leaked memo has shown. The European Union reacted with fury at news of Boris Johnson tabling a set of changes to the Internal Market Bill, with Michel Barnier threatening the UK with legal action should the Brexit deal be breached. The British Government on Thursday rejected calls to stand down and withdraw the proposed amendments, with Brussels now ordering ambassadors to prepare for a fight. Political editor Gary Gibbon noted a memo had been issued to diplomatic representatives across the bloc warning the UK's behaviour could soon trigger a legal challenge. 8.19am update: "You're not taking this seriously," says Austrian minister The impasse in negotiations over Britain's future relationship with the European Union is reminiscent of the deadlock two years ago when the two sides were locked in talks over the terms of Britain's exit, Austria's Finance Minister said on Friday. Speaking prior to a meeting of EU finance ministers in Berlin, Gernot Bluemel said it was for Britain to decide on its attitude to the talks after London floated legislation that appeared to repudiate aspects of that earlier withdrawal agreement. He said: "At some point the British side must decide whether they want to take this seriously."
The City of London
8.11am update: You should've seen it coming! Swiss politician highlights HUGE clue Brexit was inevitable Brexit was foreshadowed by another European referendum which took place six years ago which proved a huge catalyst for worldwide uprisings against the establishment, a politician has said. With London and Brussels at loggerheads on the subject of a post-Brexit trade deal more than four years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, Roger Koeppel, a member of Switzerland's National Council, believes the warning signs were there even then. Mr Koeppel was speaking in advance of a crunch referendum in his country later this month which will consider whether to stick with the EU's rules on freedom of movement - or seek to renegotiate the treaty. The 2014 referendum was likewise centred on the question of freedom of movement - and Mr Koeppel, a member of the Swiss People's Party, said there were uncanny parallels with Brexit. 8.07am update: 'Boris-hating' Remainer John Major PULLED APART after brazen Brexit attack - 'Look at EU!' Brexiteer Sir Bernard Jenkin lashed out at Sir John Major for his attack on Boris Johnson's Brexit plan. Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin defended Boris Johnson and his Government following criticism from former Prime Minister Sir John Major. While on BBC's Politics Live with Jo Coburn, Sir Bernard argued Sir John hated Boris Johnson and Brexit and would continue to attack its progression. Sir John has accused the Government of preparing to break international trade law by backing out of the already agreed withdrawal agreement with the European Union.
Brexit: Bernard Jenkin says he 'discounts' John Major's criticism


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--EU 'gears up war machine' to fight UK over Brexit as Boris rejects Barnier's ultimatum

The European Union reacted with fury at news of Boris Johnson tabling a set of changes to the Internal Market Bill , with Michel Barnier threatening the UK with legal action should the Brexit deal be breached .
The British Government on Thursday rejected calls to stand down and withdraw the proposed amendments , with Brussels now ordering ambassadors to prepare for a fight .
Political editor Gary Gibbon noted a memo had been issued to diplomatic representatives across the bloc warning the UK 's behaviour could soon trigger a legal challenge .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week 's crunch talks The Channel 4 News editor said : `` We 've got hold of a document that was sent from the European Union to EU ambassadors .
`` This is showing how the whole EU machinery of warfare is being geared up ready to take on Britain if the EU believes Britain has defied that divorce agreement .
`` It 's saying they 're ready to do that pretty much immediately .
Now you sense the EU gear up the machinery but also wait and see what exactly Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rush the bill through the Commons in a bid for a speedier implementation but the Prime Minister could yet face challenges to his plans from within the UK .
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Mr Gibbon continued : `` In the first instance , with indication we 've had of that is the timetable for that controversial bill .
`` The Government intends to rush out through the House of Commons next week .
`` There are signs that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you ca n't be sure - the numbers are n't there yet for a rebellion - that there wo n't be key amendments that they could lose . ''
Conservative MP Sir Bob Neill , who pushed Northern Ireland Secretary into admitting the proposed changes would partially breach international law , announced plans to table an amendment to the bill to introduce a `` parliamentary lock '' .
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Speaking to Times Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not natural rebels .
We 've all served as ministers , we know that this is a serious job , and we do our best to take the job seriously .
So we do n't do anything like this lightly .
`` So I hope it 's at least an indication as a Government that really , you need to think very hard and carefully about going down this route .
For heaven 's sake , try and find some other way . ''
Sir Bernard Jenkin MP also urged Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the threat his bill poses to Britain 's reputation when it comes to trade .
The Tory backbencher , who chairs the eurosceptic European Research Group , had previously urged the Prime Minister to `` repudiate '' the withdrawal agreement signed with Brussels .
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The European Union reacted with fury at news of Boris Johnson tabling a set of changes to the Internal Market Bill, with Michel Barnier threatening the UK with legal action should the Brexit deal be breached. The British Government on Thursday rejected calls to stand down and withdraw the proposed amendments, with Brussels now ordering ambassadors to prepare for a fight. Political editor Gary Gibbon noted a memo had been issued to diplomatic representatives across the bloc warning the UK's behaviour could soon trigger a legal challenge. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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The Channel 4 News editor said: "We've got hold of a document that was sent from the European Union to EU ambassadors. "This is showing how the whole EU machinery of warfare is being geared up ready to take on Britain if the EU believes Britain has defied that divorce agreement. "It's saying they're ready to do that pretty much immediately. Now you sense the EU gear up the machinery but also wait and see what exactly Britain does." The Government is planning to rush the bill through the Commons in a bid for a speedier implementation but the Prime Minister could yet face challenges to his plans from within the UK. JUST IN: Tories give Boris Johnson FIRM revolt warning – ‘Find some other way!'
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EU ambassadors have been warned to prepare to take on the UK
Mr Gibbon continued: "In the first instance, with indication we've had of that is the timetable for that controversial bill. "The Government intends to rush out through the House of Commons next week. "There are signs that it'll win the first vote three but you can't be sure - the numbers aren't there yet for a rebellion - that there won't be key amendments that they could lose." Conservative MP Sir Bob Neill, who pushed Northern Ireland Secretary into admitting the proposed changes would partially breach international law, announced plans to table an amendment to the bill to introduce a "parliamentary lock". READ MORE: 'Boris-hating' Remainer John Major PULLED APART after brazen Brexit attack - 'Look at EU!'
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Speaking to Times Radio, Sir Bob said: "We are not natural rebels. We've all served as ministers, we know that this is a serious job, and we do our best to take the job seriously. So we don't do anything like this lightly. "So I hope it's at least an indication as a Government that really, you need to think very hard and carefully about going down this route. For heaven's sake, try and find some other way." Sir Bernard Jenkin MP also urged Mr Johnson to be "more mindful" about the threat his bill poses to Britain's reputation when it comes to trade. The Tory backbencher, who chairs the eurosceptic European Research Group, had previously urged the Prime Minister to "repudiate" the withdrawal agreement signed with Brussels. DON'T MISS: Boris plans urgent visit to Scotland as independence support soaring [EXCLUSIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Brexit insiders give readers their take on talks as trade deal on the brink

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EU negotiator Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart David Frost resumed talks this week in what was set to be an icy meeting after stark threats from Westminster and Brussels .
Boris Johnson raged `` I will not back down '' , and has caused uproar in the EU with his Internal Markets Bill which overrides the withdrawal agreement .
So incensed was Mr Barnier that the Frenchman has given the UK a three week deadline to withdraw the Bill , or see the EU pull out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Barnes will send a special edition bulletin on Friday giving exclusive reaction as well as his take on this week 's events to readers who subscribe to our politics newsletter using the sign-up box above .
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On Monday one EU diplomat accused the UK of `` going full North Korea '' claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of Europe .
And UK officials were quick to hit back at claims the Government 's Internal Markets Bill undermined the withdrawal agreement and puts the Northern Ireland peace process under threat .
One told the Daily Express the country faced `` potentially extremely damaging defaults '' if steps were n't taken .
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Brexit insiders give readers their take on talks as trade deal on the brink
Subscribers to our free politics newsletter will this week receive the developments as they happen with a special breaking news bulletin when talks end, plus exclusive details from the frontline of negotiations. Readers will also receive our own analysis of where this leaves Britain as Brexit trade deal talks reach their critical point in a special Brexit bulletin. EU negotiator Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart David Frost resumed talks this week in what was set to be an icy meeting after stark threats from Westminster and Brussels.
Boris Johnson raged "I will not back down", and has caused uproar in the EU with his Internal Markets Bill which overrides the withdrawal agreement.
So incensed was Mr Barnier that the Frenchman has given the UK a three week deadline to withdraw the Bill, or see the EU pull out of trade talks altogether.
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On Monday one EU diplomat accused the UK of "going full North Korea" claiming Boris was isolating the country from the rest of Europe.
And UK officials were quick to hit back at claims the Government's Internal Markets Bill undermined the withdrawal agreement and puts the Northern Ireland peace process under threat. One told the Daily Express the country faced "potentially extremely damaging defaults" if steps weren't taken.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Boris Johnson's 'hand grenade' Brexit plan sparks fury as Tory MP blames Cummings for Bill

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The Bill , tabled on Wednesday , aims at scuppering the UK 's obligations under the Brexit withdrawal agreement signed with the EU .
Talking to TalkRADIO , Sir Roger claimed he would not be surprised to find out the idea to break international law to push the EU for a free trade agreement came from someone like Dominic Cummings , the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he believed the Prime Minister 's move was just a `` hand grenade thrown into the negotiations '' , he replied : `` I would n't be remotely surprised if someone not a million miles away from Dominic Cummings said how about this for an idea , Prime Minister ?
`` And the Prime Minister said oh that 's a jolly wheeze , let 's do it .
It will really rub them up the wrong way .
`` That 's not the way this should be done .
`` This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a lot of skin in the game and a very serious interest .
`` Now is not the moment to take out a pin out of a grenade and play games . ''
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The Bill, tabled on Wednesday, aims at scuppering the UK's obligations under the Brexit withdrawal agreement signed with the EU. Talking to TalkRADIO, Sir Roger claimed he would not be surprised to find out the idea to break international law to push the EU for a free trade agreement came from someone like Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister's special adviser. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Asked whether he believed the Prime Minister's move was just a "hand grenade thrown into the negotiations", he replied: "I wouldn't be remotely surprised if someone not a million miles away from Dominic Cummings said how about this for an idea, Prime Minister? "And the Prime Minister said oh that's a jolly wheeze, let's do it. It will really rub them up the wrong way. "That's not the way this should be done. "This is a key moment in international negotiations in which we have a lot of skin in the game and a very serious interest. "Now is not the moment to take out a pin out of a grenade and play games." READ MORE: 'This is GREAT Britain!' UK has nothing to fear outside EU
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Boris Johnson is facing growing unrest among Tory MPs deeply unhappy at the threat to undermine Britain's traditional support for the international rule of law. The former chancellor Lord Lamont said the Government was in a "terrible mess" and warned the UK Internal Market Bill would not get through the Lords in its present form. In the Commons, senior Conservatives are tabling an amendment to the Bill which they said would limit the powers it gave to ministers in relation to the withdrawal agreement. The row erupted as the latest round of trade talks - also taking place in London - ended on Thursday with both sides acknowledging that "significant differences" remain. Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU are hanging in the balance after Brussels demanded the UK abandon plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson’s plan ‘does not breach obligation’ says MP
At a stormy meeting in London on Thursday, the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove insisted the Government "could not and would not" drop measures in legislation tabled earlier this week. It prompted European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to accuse the UK of an "extremely serious violation" of international law, putting the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy. Despite the tensions, Britain's negotiator Lord Frost said there had been "useful exchanges" and talks would resume next week in Brussels, although he warned that there were still "a number of challenging areas". Mr Johnson has set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be reached, otherwise he has said he will simply walk away from the negotiating table. DON'T MISS:
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Please see our Privacy Notice for details of @ @ @ @ @ Desmond Swayne told BBC News that the only question of breaching the obligation arises if @ @ @ @ @ the powers in the new bill .
The Tory MP added that he expected international @ @ @ @ @ on the matter .
Mr Swayne said : `` I am saying two things , @ @ @ @ @ bill itself does not breach any obligation .
`` The only question of breaching an @ @ @ @ @ use the powers in the bill '' I am saying that if we get to @ @ @ @ @ use the powers that are set out in the bill , the withdrawal agreement will @ @ @ @ @ abandonment of the binding obligation on the parties to negotiate in good faith and to @ @ @ @ @ the agreement .
`` I am not a lawyer and I am not sure what @ @ @ @ @ place .

Brexit: Boris Johnson’s plan ‘does not breach obligation’ says MP
Desmond Swayne told BBC News that the only question of breaching the obligation arises if the UK Government actually use the powers in the new bill. The Tory MP added that he expected international opinion to side with Britain on the matter. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Mr Swayne said: "I am saying two things, first of all passing the bill itself does not breach any obligation. "The only question of breaching an obligation arises if we actually use the powers in the bill "I am saying that if we get to that stage of having to use the powers that are set out in the bill, the withdrawal agreement will have been voided by the abandonment of the binding obligation on the parties to negotiate in good faith and to achieve by their best endeavours the agreement. "I am not a lawyer and I am not sure what sort of arbitration could take place. READ MORE: Brexit deal COMPLETE: UK signs historic first trade deal
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"I think international opinion would be pretty much on Britain’s side in looking at what has happened in the last couple of years." Earlier today, the Prime Minister was warned that the updated Brexit bill may not make it through the House of Lords. Boris Johnson has received a lot of criticism after launching his controversial plans to override key elements of the withdrawal agreement Former Conservative leader Lord Howard of Lympne told Sky News it is "damaging" to the Government's reputation.
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