thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--Iran creates new military ‘World Sacrifice Prize’ in memory of Soleimani

General Soleimani was killed in a US air strike in Baghdad on January 3 , 2020 and the move alost pushed the world to the brink of World War 3 as Iran vowed revenge .
In a further move to enshrine its slain general Iran has announced a new award in his honour .
The World Sacrifice Prize was announced by Iran ’ s Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution , and will be awarded to soldiers who show valour .
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution , Saied Reza Ameli , stated the award had been proposed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serves as a professor of communications at the University of Tehran , said that council members “ thank and appreciate the Iranian people for their epic participation in General Soleimani ’ s funeral which came as an expression of their loyalty…to the supreme goals of the Islamic Revolution.
” Described in some circles as “ the most powerful general in the Middle East ” , he was a top military commander in Iran ’ s Quds Force , and killed on the instruction of US President Donald Trump .
President Trump stated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mar-a-Lago , that Soleimani was “ saying bad things about our country ” in the run up to the Iranian leader ’ s death .
Shortly following the air strike , President Trump tweeted out a single image of an American flag as the early reports of Soleimani ’ s death began to circulate .
The new commander of the Quds Force , Esmail Qaani , stated that the US killed his predecessor “ in a cowardly way ” and vowed to take revenge “ in a manly fashion ” .
Tehran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ballistic missile attack on two Iraqi military bases .
READ MORE : WW3 shock : Who Russia and China will side with in US Middle East war They immediately condemned the air strike which claimed Soleimani ’ s life and held a multi-city funeral in Iraq and Iran for the general , and other casualties claimed in the strike .
The country also admitted firing two missiles accidentally at a Ukrainian passenger plane , which killed all 176 passengers and crew .
Iran stated the downing of the plane was the result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement which caused widespread protests against the government , Speaking at the meeting of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution , Iran ’ s President , Hassan Rouhani , said that the country would remain united .
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He added : “ Martyr Soleimani was a very respectful person who did not abandon his services to the Revolution and the society.
” It was after Rouhani ’ s speech that members of the council unanimously approved the prize to be given to a single war veteran .
The death of General Soleimani has sent shockwaves around the world .
A stampede during the funeral procession killed 56 and injured 213 .
Cities across the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embassies , which often turned violent .
More recently , the US special representative for Iran , Brian Hook , stated that if any Americans were killed by Soleimani ’ s successor , that the US were prepared to also kill him .

Iran: UK general discusses Qassem Soleimani in 2019
General Soleimani was killed in a US air strike in Baghdad on January 3, 2020 and the move alost pushed the world to the brink of World War 3 as Iran vowed revenge. In a further move to enshrine its slain general Iran has announced a new award in his honour. The World Sacrifice Prize was announced by Iran’s Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, and will be awarded to soldiers who show valour.
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, Saied Reza Ameli, stated the award had been proposed by Soleimani originally. Ameli, who also serves as a professor of communications at the University of Tehran, said that council members “thank and appreciate the Iranian people for their epic participation in General Soleimani’s funeral which came as an expression of their loyalty…to the supreme goals of the Islamic Revolution.” Described in some circles as “the most powerful general in the Middle East”, he was a top military commander in Iran’s Quds Force, and killed on the instruction of US President Donald Trump. President Trump stated to Republican donors at his South Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, that Soleimani was “saying bad things about our country” in the run up to the Iranian leader’s death.
An award has been created to honour Soleimani and 'brave' Iranian soldiers
Iran has vowed to avenge Soleimani's death
Shortly following the air strike, President Trump tweeted out a single image of an American flag as the early reports of Soleimani’s death began to circulate. The new commander of the Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, stated that the US killed his predecessor “in a cowardly way” and vowed to take revenge “in a manly fashion”. Tehran responded to the killing of Soleimani with a ballistic missile attack on two Iraqi military bases. READ MORE: WW3 shock: Who Russia and China will side with in US Middle East war
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Soleimani's funeral drew massive crowds
They immediately condemned the air strike which claimed Soleimani’s life and held a multi-city funeral in Iraq and Iran for the general, and other casualties claimed in the strike. The country also admitted firing two missiles accidentally at a Ukrainian passenger plane, which killed all 176 passengers and crew. Iran stated the downing of the plane was the result of “human error”, a statement which caused widespread protests against the government, Speaking at the meeting of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, said that the country would remain united. DON'T MISS:
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President Rouhani stated that the crowds at the funeral procession only proved that the US had failed in attempts to create a division in Iran and Iraq. He added: “Martyr Soleimani was a very respectful person who did not abandon his services to the Revolution and the society.” It was after Rouhani’s speech that members of the council unanimously approved the prize to be given to a single war veteran. The death of General Soleimani has sent shockwaves around the world.
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A stampede during the funeral procession killed 56 and injured 213. Cities across the world have seen protests at their respective Iranian embassies, which often turned violent. More recently, the US special representative for Iran, Brian Hook, stated that if any Americans were killed by Soleimani’s successor, that the US were prepared to also kill him.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--Brexit party? No10 swaps French champagne for British bubbly as Brexit gets Royal Assent

No10 today received a colossal order of English sparkling wine hours after Her Majesty wrote a jubilant Mr Johnson ’ s Brexit deal into history when Parliament finally gave its formal backing to the deal .
The draft legislation , which is needed to ensure the UK ’ s departure on January 31 - eight days time - was given Royal Assent today which is the last stage a bill must needs to pass for it to make it onto the historic statute book .
The announcement of Royal Assent was made in the House of Commons this afternoon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share the news .
He said : “ I have to notify the House in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967 that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following act : European Union Withdrawal Agreement Act 2020.
” Downing Street took delivery of the wine today though it remains unknown if the Prime Minister will crack open a bottle to celebrate next week .
He made a speech in the Commons today however .
Mr Johnson said : “ Parliament has passed the Withdrawal Agreement Bill , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January and move forwards as one United Kingdom .
“ At times it felt like we would never cross the Brexit finish line , but we ’ ve done it .
“ Now we can put the rancour and division of the past three years behind us and focus on delivering a bright , exciting future – with better hospitals and schools , safer streets and opportunity spread to every corner of our country.
” France will get a full view of the UK ’ s Brexit Day celebrations as as MP called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elphicke , Conservative MP for Dover and Deal , wants a “ We love the UK ” banner to be hung from the White Cliffs of Dover on Friday , January 31 .
READ NOW : UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 [ NEWS ] This would be to replace the current plan to hang a pro-EU banner there instead which would read : “ We still love the EU ” .
This banner is being crowdfunded by Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook and has so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original target of £5,000 .
But Ms Elphicke is hoping Brexit day will be a chance for the the UK to “ reclaim out place as an independent nation ” .
Meanwhile , Mark Francois wrote to the Prime Minister to call for MPs to be given a free vote on the Big Ben row this week .
DONT MISS : Finnish MEP Laura Huhtasaari destroys EU in savage Brexit rant [ NEWS ] Brussels to cave : EU terrified UK and US will cripple economy [ INSIGHT ] Iran threat : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in post-Brexit world [ ANALYSIS ] He said on Monday that MPs should be given a chance to overturn a decision by the House of Commons Commission that reactivating the bell in Parliament ’ s Elizabeth Tower was too costly to be justifiable .
Downing Street officials said Mr Johnson had yet to receive the letter but indicated that the issue was a matter for parliamentary authorities rather than Number 10 .
Mr Francois , who has been leading a campaign to make the bell ring as the UK quits the EU at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We now know that the estimates of the House of Commons Commission , of a cost of £500,000 to make Big Ben chime , was deliberately inflated .
“ Even using the commission ’ s own recent figures , including a two-week delay to the refurbishment work , the cost would now be £320,000 , a figure which we are already over 80 per cent of the way towards achieving .
”

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No10 today received a colossal order of English sparkling wine hours after Her Majesty wrote a jubilant Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal into history when Parliament finally gave its formal backing to the deal. The draft legislation, which is needed to ensure the UK’s departure on January 31 - eight days time - was given Royal Assent today which is the last stage a bill must needs to pass for it to make it onto the historic statute book. The announcement of Royal Assent was made in the House of Commons this afternoon and saw deputy speaker Nigel Evans interrupt proceedings to share the news.
He said: “I have to notify the House in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967 that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following act: European Union Withdrawal Agreement Act 2020.” Downing Street took delivery of the wine today though it remains unknown if the Prime Minister will crack open a bottle to celebrate next week. He made a speech in the Commons today however. Mr Johnson said: “Parliament has passed the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, meaning we will leave the EU on 31 January and move forwards as one United Kingdom.
No10 today received a colossal order of English sparkling wine
No10 swapped champagne for English sparkling wine
“At times it felt like we would never cross the Brexit finish line, but we’ve done it. “Now we can put the rancour and division of the past three years behind us and focus on delivering a bright, exciting future – with better hospitals and schools, safer streets and opportunity spread to every corner of our country.” France will get a full view of the UK’s Brexit Day celebrations as as MP called for Dover firework display today. Natatie Elphicke, Conservative MP for Dover and Deal, wants a “We love the UK” banner to be hung from the White Cliffs of Dover on Friday, January 31. READ NOW: UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 [NEWS]
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It is not known if Mr Johnson will have a tipple or two to mark the occasion
This would be to replace the current plan to hang a pro-EU banner there instead which would read: “We still love the EU”. This banner is being crowdfunded by Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook and has so far raised £13,000 - almost three times the original target of £5,000. But Ms Elphicke is hoping Brexit day will be a chance for the the UK to “reclaim out place as an independent nation”. Meanwhile, Mark Francois wrote to the Prime Minister to call for MPs to be given a free vote on the Big Ben row this week. DONT MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--London take note! Bolton will bong for Brexit and have own Union Jack display on town hall

Bolton shrugged off the petition to raise £500,000 to get the bell-ringing deck re-installed to allow Big Ben to chime on Brexit Day and came up with their own bash .
On January 31 at exactly 11pm , a bell will chime in the town to signal the occasion and Bolton Town Hall will be lit up in the Union Flag colours of red , white and blue .
The Union flag will also fly on every single civic building and civic flagpole across the borough for the quintessentially British celebration .
The decision was given the green light by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting .
UKIP councillor Sean Hornby said the question of celebrations “ had been a long time coming but is here at last ” in a reference to the 58 percent of Bolton residents who voted to leave the EU in the June 2016 referendum .
Council leader David Greenhalgh replied simply with : “ What a good idea .
Yes , is the short answer.
” “ We will go a little bit further and ensure the union colours of red , white and blue are displayed on the front of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It comes as backbencher Mark Francois wrote to the Prime Minister to call for MPs to be given a free vote on the Big Ben row this week .
He said on Monday that MPs should be given a chance to overturn a decision by the House of Commons Commission that reactivating the bell in Parliament ’ s Elizabeth Tower was too costly to be justifiable .
Downing Street officials said Mr Johnson had yet to receive the letter but indicated that the issue was a matter for parliamentary authorities rather than Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been leading a campaign to make the bell ring as the UK quits the EU at 11pm on January 31 , wrote : “ We now know that the estimates of the House of Commons Commission , of a cost of £500,000 to make Big Ben chime , was deliberately inflated .
READ NOW : UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 [ NEWS ] “ Even using the commission ’ s own recent figures , including a two-week delay to the refurbishment work , the cost would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are already over 80 per cent of the way towards achieving.
” Mr Francois pointed out that an appeal on the GoFundMe website set up by the Stand Up 4 Brexit pressure group had raised more than £265,000 by last night .
He urged the Prime Minister to “ finish ” the job he had started by last week appealing for people to “ bung a bob to make Big Ben bong.
” Mr Francois wrote : “ Bluntly , you started this , so I am calling upon you to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran threat : ‘ Global Britain ’ will play key role in post-Brexit world [ NEWS ] Brexit is happening !
Senior MEPs give green light to Boris ' deal [ INSIGHT ] Ian Blackford bemoans 'constitutional crisis ' after Brexit bill passes [ ANALYSIS ] “ You can do this by tabling a parliamentary motion to facilitate a free vote this week by MPs on whether or not Big Ben should chime for Brexit , at a cost of up to £320,000 with little or no likely cost to the taxpayer.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nation ’ s clock and the most iconic timepiece in the world , and it is not owned by the Government .
“ However , given its location at Westminster , MPs are effectively its guardians and therefore they should have the final say on whether or not it chimes to mark out historic departure from the EU , something I hope we can all agree we are never likely to repeat.
” Brexit Day is just eight days away .

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Bolton shrugged off the petition to raise £500,000 to get the bell-ringing deck re-installed to allow Big Ben to chime on Brexit Day and came up with their own bash. On January 31 at exactly 11pm, a bell will chime in the town to signal the occasion and Bolton Town Hall will be lit up in the Union Flag colours of red, white and blue. The Union flag will also fly on every single civic building and civic flagpole across the borough for the quintessentially British celebration.
The decision was given the green light by Bolton Council at last night’s meeting. UKIP councillor Sean Hornby said the question of celebrations “had been a long time coming but is here at last” in a reference to the 58 percent of Bolton residents who voted to leave the EU in the June 2016 referendum. Council leader David Greenhalgh replied simply with: “What a good idea. Yes, is the short answer.” “We will go a little bit further and ensure the union colours of red, white and blue are displayed on the front of the town hall on the evening itself.”
Bolton shrugged off the petition to raise £500,000 to get Big Ben to ring
Bolton will have the Union Jack portrayed on their town hall
It comes as backbencher Mark Francois wrote to the Prime Minister to call for MPs to be given a free vote on the Big Ben row this week. He said on Monday that MPs should be given a chance to overturn a decision by the House of Commons Commission that reactivating the bell in Parliament’s Elizabeth Tower was too costly to be justifiable. Downing Street officials said Mr Johnson had yet to receive the letter but indicated that the issue was a matter for parliamentary authorities rather than Number 10. Mr Francois, who has been leading a campaign to make the bell ring as the UK quits the EU at 11pm on January 31, wrote: “We now know that the estimates of the House of Commons Commission, of a cost of £500,000 to make Big Ben chime, was deliberately inflated. READ NOW: UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 [NEWS]
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Mark Francois wrote to the Prime Minister to call for MPs to be given a free vote
“Even using the commission’s own recent figures, including a two-week delay to the refurbishment work, the cost would now be £320,000, a figure which we are already over 80 per cent of the way towards achieving.” Mr Francois pointed out that an appeal on the GoFundMe website set up by the Stand Up 4 Brexit pressure group had raised more than £265,000 by last night. He urged the Prime Minister to “finish” the job he had started by last week appealing for people to “bung a bob to make Big Ben bong.” Mr Francois wrote: “Bluntly, you started this, so I am calling upon you to help finish it. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--Gibraltar power grab made by Spain as crunch Brexit talks between UK and Madrid begin

The move for Madrid and London to quickly come to an agreement over the Rock was agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May , much to the dismay of the British public , back in 2018.The Gibraltar government said in a statement : “ It will be recalled that the Concordat signed between the former Prime Minister and the Chief Minister made it clear that all the commitments entered into in the MoUs will be undertaken by the Government of Gibraltar , and in particular Gibraltar Government Ministers and other Gibraltar authorities.
” They added : “ The reason for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the constitutional responsibility of the Government of Gibraltar.
” Meetings will start tomorrow after the original meeting date of January 14 was postponed because of the formation of the new Spanish Government .
The talks revolve around the technical discussions to implement the Memoranda of Understanding on Gibraltar which was agreed in 2018 and within the framework of Brexit .
The memoranda will end on December 31 2020 , at the same time the transition period for Brexit comes to an end .
An international agreement on taxation and protection of financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Spanish government .
It comes three days after Spain said they would not let the “ historic ” moment of Brexit pass by without launching a bid to bring the British Overseas Territory under Spanish rule .
Jose Garcia-Margallo , a Spanish MEP , said Spain should not miss the “ golden opportunity ” of Brexit to grab Gibraltar from Britain .
Mr Garcia-Margallo said : “ We have to immediately negotiate the Gibraltar issue , if we miss this historic moment , and we have not seen something similar since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity.
” He added : “ The truth is that many people in Campo de Gibraltar , either because they are forced to work in the rock because they have no opportunities elsewhere , or because they benefit from the flow of people , they are afraid of change .
“ The solution we have proposed , which is co-sovereignty in foreign defence and immigration , dual nationality , statute of autonomy .
“ And above all a special economic regime , would be fantastic and easy and would give people work immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mediterranean corridor and a new airport.
” He said he could not foresee any movement on the issue if Gibraltar was not under any pressure .
“ In international relations nobody gives anything for free , except in cooperation , but states are not NGOs , ” he added .
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Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ANALYSIS ] The port is located at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula .
The territory was ceded to Britain by Spain in 1713 after a war .
Gibraltarians in 2002 rejected by 99 percent the idea of the UK sharing sovereignty with Spain .
Mr Garcia-Margallo reiterated the long-held claim that the territory 12 miles from the north coast of Africa is a British colony .

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The move for Madrid and London to quickly come to an agreement over the Rock was agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May, much to the dismay of the British public, back in 2018.The Gibraltar government said in a statement: “It will be recalled that the Concordat signed between the former Prime Minister and the Chief Minister made it clear that all the commitments entered into in the MoUs will be undertaken by the Government of Gibraltar, and in particular Gibraltar Government Ministers and other Gibraltar authorities.” They added: “The reason for this is because the questions under discussion are the constitutional responsibility of the Government of Gibraltar.”
Meetings will start tomorrow after the original meeting date of January 14 was postponed because of the formation of the new Spanish Government. The talks revolve around the technical discussions to implement the Memoranda of Understanding on Gibraltar which was agreed in 2018 and within the framework of Brexit. The memoranda will end on December 31 2020, at the same time the transition period for Brexit comes to an end. An international agreement on taxation and protection of financial interests was also signed by Mrs May and the Spanish government.
The move was agreed by former Prime Minister Theresa May
Meetings will start tomorrow
It comes three days after Spain said they would not let the “historic” moment of Brexit pass by without launching a bid to bring the British Overseas Territory under Spanish rule. Jose Garcia-Margallo, a Spanish MEP, said Spain should not miss the “golden opportunity” of Brexit to grab Gibraltar from Britain. Mr Garcia-Margallo said: “We have to immediately negotiate the Gibraltar issue, if we miss this historic moment, and we have not seen something similar since 1713, we will miss a golden opportunity.” He added: “The truth is that many people in Campo de Gibraltar, either because they are forced to work in the rock because they have no opportunities elsewhere, or because they benefit from the flow of people, they are afraid of change. READ NOW: Finnish MEP Laura Huhtasaari destroys EU in savage Brexit rant [NEWS]
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Mr Johnson's Brexit Bill got Royal Assent today from the Queen
“The solution we have proposed, which is co-sovereignty in foreign defence and immigration, dual nationality, statute of autonomy. “And above all a special economic regime, would be fantastic and easy and would give people work immediately, connecting the port of Algeciras with the Mediterranean corridor and a new airport.” He said he could not foresee any movement on the issue if Gibraltar was not under any pressure. “In international relations nobody gives anything for free, except in cooperation, but states are not NGOs,” he added. DON'T MISS:
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Gibraltarians in 2002 rejected by 99 percent the idea of the UK sharing sovereignty
The port is located at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The territory was ceded to Britain by Spain in 1713 after a war. Gibraltarians in 2002 rejected by 99 percent the idea of the UK sharing sovereignty with Spain. Mr Garcia-Margallo reiterated the long-held claim that the territory 12 miles from the north coast of Africa is a British colony.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--France to get full view of Brexit Day celebrations as MP calls for Dover firework display

Natalie Elphicke , Conservative MP for Dover and Deal , wants a “ We love the UK ” banner to be hung from the White Cliffs of Dover on Friday , January 31 .
This would be to replace the current plan to hang a pro-EU banner there instead .
which would read : “ We still love the EU ” .
This banner is being crowdfunded by Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook and has so far raised £13,000 - almost three times the original target of £5,000 .
But Ms Elphicke is hoping Brexit day will be a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out place as an independent nation ” .
She wrote on Facebook : “ People in Dover and Deal voted overwhelmingly to leave Europe and reclaim our place as an independent nation .
“ This is a moment where we can look forward with ambition to the Britain we can build in the decades to come .
“ A nation where we not only respect the democratic decisions of the British people , but work together to make ours a land of opportunity and prosperity , from which every corner of our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the message we should be beaming on to the White Cliffs is that ‘ We love the UK ’ – because we are proud to become an independent nation again.
” Brexit Day celebrations will be taking place elsewhere in the country next Friday .
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage confirmed the Leave Means Leave campaign group will hold a “ Happy Brexit Day ” celebration in Parliament Square to mark the big occasion .
Mr Farage tweeted : “ It is a big moment in the history of this nation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 And The Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square to imitate the ringing of Big Ben ’ s bongs .
They have been silenced while construction work is carried on the 13.7 tonne bell for four years .
An open letter , signed by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice , said : “ We will be celebrating all those who have made this monumental victory for democracy possible - including politicians on the left and the right , campaigners who handed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions who turned out to vote .
“ All are invited to the event , which will run from 9.30-11.15pm , with a prestigious line up of speakers , with extra screens , entertainment and momentos .
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“ The world will be watching and licensing .
After more than 20 years of EU membership and a three-and-a-half year battle to uphold the referendum result , Brexit is happening .
“ Join us and make it a night to remember !
” Meanwhile , the Government has its own plans for Brexit day .

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Natalie Elphicke, Conservative MP for Dover and Deal, wants a “We love the UK” banner to be hung from the White Cliffs of Dover on Friday, January 31. This would be to replace the current plan to hang a pro-EU banner there instead. which would read: “We still love the EU”. This banner is being crowdfunded by Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook and has so far raised £13,000 - almost three times the original target of £5,000.
But Ms Elphicke is hoping Brexit day will be a chance for the the UK to “reclaim out place as an independent nation”. She wrote on Facebook: “People in Dover and Deal voted overwhelmingly to leave Europe and reclaim our place as an independent nation. “This is a moment where we can look forward with ambition to the Britain we can build in the decades to come. “A nation where we not only respect the democratic decisions of the British people, but work together to make ours a land of opportunity and prosperity, from which every corner of our country will benefit.
Natalie Elphicke has called for fireworks over the White Cliffs of Dover
“That’s why the message we should be beaming on to the White Cliffs is that ‘We love the UK’ – because we are proud to become an independent nation again.” Brexit Day celebrations will be taking place elsewhere in the country next Friday. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage confirmed the Leave Means Leave campaign group will hold a “Happy Brexit Day” celebration in Parliament Square to mark the big occasion. Mr Farage tweeted: “It is a big moment in the history of this nation to celebrate.” READ MORE: UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020
The Tory MP wants a “We love the UK” banner hung from the White Cliffs
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And The Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square to imitate the ringing of Big Ben’s bongs. They have been silenced while construction work is carried on the 13.7 tonne bell for four years. An open letter, signed by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice, said: “We will be celebrating all those who have made this monumental victory for democracy possible - including politicians on the left and the right, campaigners who handed out leaflets in the rain, and the millions who turned out to vote. “All are invited to the event, which will run from 9.30-11.15pm, with a prestigious line up of speakers, with extra screens, entertainment and momentos. DON'T MISS
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The Brexit Party will blast loudspeakers in Parliament Square
“We are still working on making the famous bell of Big Ben toll, but if bureaucrats in parliament refuse to allow this, we will recreate the sound with out powerful speaker system. “The world will be watching and licensing. After more than 20 years of EU membership and a three-and-a-half year battle to uphold the referendum result, Brexit is happening. “Join us and make it a night to remember!” Meanwhile, the Government has its own plans for Brexit day.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-23--UK aims to secure FOUR post-Brexit trade deals by end of 2020 as pressure ramped up on EU

After next Friday , the UK will be free to commence trade talks with other countries , and senior Government officials are believed to be urging Boris Johnson to prioritise a deal with the US .
Such a move would send a clear signal to the EU that their is life for Britain outside of the bloc .
The Government has a deadline of December 31 to reach an agreement with Brussels , and UK officials also aim to broker a deal with the US , Australia and New Zealand within the same time frame .
Senior officials in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are urging the Prime Minister to prioritise a trade deal with the US and ensure that it is the first to be signed into law , Business Insider report .
Officials are confident such a move would be a major symbolic moment for Britain as it starts life outside the EU .
Such a stance has been taken by Crawford Falconer , the UK ’ s chief trade adviser , according to the news website .
It comes after Washington expressed disappointment that the UK was to prioritise talks with Brussels .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with the EU would take precedence over an agreement with the US .
He told a finance panel at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland : “ Our first priority is of course getting the agreement with the EU.
” But US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was “ a little disappointed ” that Washington wasn ’ t getting top priority .
He said : “ I thought we ’ d go first .
They may be a little harder to deal then than us anyway.
” JUST IN : BREXIT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU chief thanks UK MEPs 'You 'll be missed' Britain will be free to strike trade deals from February 1 , the day after the UK has officially left the EU .
The UK is set to begin negotiating a trade deal with Donald Trump ’ s administration immediately after this date and aims to finalise an arrangement by the end of the year .
But it is thought that a basic deal is more likely to be struck within this time frame , enabling the Government ’ s to build on it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street source said that the Government had not yet produced a timetable for implementing prospective trade agreements .
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If the two sides have failed to broker an agreement , the UK will effectively leave the bloc without a deal and will be forced to trade on World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms .
But Mr Johnson is confident a trade deal will be reached within the time frame , despite EU chiefs being sceptical that a comprehensive agreement will be signed by the end of the year .

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After next Friday, the UK will be free to commence trade talks with other countries, and senior Government officials are believed to be urging Boris Johnson to prioritise a deal with the US. Such a move would send a clear signal to the EU that their is life for Britain outside of the bloc. The Government has a deadline of December 31 to reach an agreement with Brussels, and UK officials also aim to broker a deal with the US, Australia and New Zealand within the same time frame.
Senior officials in the UK’s Department for International Trade are urging the Prime Minister to prioritise a trade deal with the US and ensure that it is the first to be signed into law, Business Insider report. Officials are confident such a move would be a major symbolic moment for Britain as it starts life outside the EU. Such a stance has been taken by Crawford Falconer, the UK’s chief trade adviser, according to the news website. It comes after Washington expressed disappointment that the UK was to prioritise talks with Brussels.
Brois Johnson aims to strike a deal with four countries by the end of 2020
It comes after Brexit was officially passed into law today
On Wednesday Chancellor Sajid Javid said striking a deal with the EU would take precedence over an agreement with the US. He told a finance panel at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland: “Our first priority is of course getting the agreement with the EU.” But US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was “a little disappointed” that Washington wasn’t getting top priority. He said: “I thought we’d go first. They may be a little harder to deal then than us anyway.” JUST IN: BREXIT FINALLY: Brussels in standing ovation as EU chief thanks UK MEPs 'You'll be missed'
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Sajid Javid said the UK would prioritise trade talks with the EU
Britain will be free to strike trade deals from February 1, the day after the UK has officially left the EU. The UK is set to begin negotiating a trade deal with Donald Trump’s administration immediately after this date and aims to finalise an arrangement by the end of the year. But it is thought that a basic deal is more likely to be struck within this time frame, enabling the Government’s to build on it in the years that follow. A Downing Street source said that the Government had not yet produced a timetable for implementing prospective trade agreements. DON'T MISS:
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Steven Mnunchin said he was 'a little disappointed' the US wasn't being prioritised
Usula von der Leyen is sceptical a comprehensive trade deal will be reached by December 31
The Prime Minister is also keen to secure a deal with Australia and New Zealand, which are expected to be reached fairly quickly. The Government has until December 31 to strike a deal with Brussels, as the date marks the end of the EU transition period. If the two sides have failed to broker an agreement, the UK will effectively leave the bloc without a deal and will be forced to trade on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms. But Mr Johnson is confident a trade deal will be reached within the time frame, despite EU chiefs being sceptical that a comprehensive agreement will be signed by the end of the year.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Brexit news: Will there be a medicine shortage after Brexit? Could medication be affected?

Yellowhammer outlined how three-quarters of UK medicine comes from the EU , and that with increased delays at ferry ports @ @ @ @ @ be impossible to stockpile in advance .
But while the possibility of a no deal @ @ @ @ @ , and with Boris Johnson ’ s strong Conservative majority following the 2019 election , @ @ @ @ @ EU without a deal has become more and more unlikely .
So much in fact @ @ @ @ @ , civil service chiefs who were working on Operation Yellowhammer were told to bring plans @ @ @ @ @ before Christmas .
Now the UK ’ s Brexit agreement has now received Royal Assent @ @ @ @ @ been passed into law .

Yellowhammer outlined how three-quarters of UK medicine comes from the EU, and that with increased delays at ferry ports, short shelf-life products may be impossible to stockpile in advance.
But while the possibility of a no deal Brexit effectively outlawed by Parliament, and with Boris Johnson’s strong Conservative majority following the 2019 election, the prospect of leaving the EU without a deal has become more and more unlikely.
So much in fact that according to Sky News, civil service chiefs who were working on Operation Yellowhammer were told to bring plans to a standstill two days before Christmas.
Now the UK’s Brexit agreement has now received Royal Assent, which means it has been passed into law.


thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Boris slaps down businesses demanding cheap foreign labour instead of UK jobs

Business groups sent an open letter to the Government warning them not to ignore the needs of the economy awith a tough migration system after Brexit and called for flexibility .
A Government source demanded the top groups should focus on jobs for workers from the UK rather than keep lobbying the government .
According to The Telegraph , the source said : “ Our new immigration system will be open to top talent from across the world , but business lobby groups should stop lobbying for unlimited labour from the EU and instead focus on investing and levelling up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Commerce , the Federation of Small Businesses , the CBI and other trade organisations sent the letter and offered to help Mr Johnson to build a new system which could help companies across all sectors after Brexit .
The letter , signed by 36 different groups , sent to Home Secretary Priti Patel called for a minimum salary threshold for migrants and flexibility for skilled workers .
The industry bodies called for a cut in the £30,000 minimum salary threshold for migrant workers after Brexit .
Ms Patel has said she hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ migrants in place by the end of 2020 .
Mr Johnson has made it clear he plans to introduce an Australian-style points system based on skills and qualifications .
The letter from the business groups said : “ Insight from enterprise can help build a points-based model that provides greater control , whilst providing access to the labour and skills needed to support the economy .
SEE MORE : UK crime : Crackdown on soft justice as victims FINALLY put first “ And this can go hand in hand with a continued determination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Business understands that the immigration system must change in order to re-build public confidence .
Insight from enterprise can help build a points-based model that provides greater control , whilst providing access to the labour and skills needed to support the economy.
” “ The economy needs a simple , streamlined and affordable system that meets business ’ needs of all sizes , sectors and across all UK regions and nations .
“ We look forward to working with the new government to inform the detailed design of a new immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence and supports the UK ’ s global ambitions.
” Arsenal are ‘ front of the queue ’ to sign transfer target Thomas Lemar [ REVIEW ] Man Utd ponder Edinson Cavani transfer but have big fear over PSG star [ INSIGHT ] BBC QT audience member exposes one thing Labour got wrong in election [ VIDEO ] They have called for a temporary visa system so shortages in the job market can be filled .
A Home Office spokesman said : “ We will deliver on the people ’ s priorities by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brightest and best talent from around the world , while cutting low-skilled immigration .
“ This firmer and fairer system will let us decide who comes to this country based on their skills and the contribution they can make .
”

EU states ‘deeply divided’ on migration policies says expert
Business groups sent an open letter to the Government warning them not to ignore the needs of the economy awith a tough migration system after Brexit and called for flexibility. A Government source demanded the top groups should focus on jobs for workers from the UK rather than keep lobbying the government. According to The Telegraph, the source said: “Our new immigration system will be open to top talent from across the world, but business lobby groups should stop lobbying for unlimited labour from the EU and instead focus on investing and levelling up the existing workforce.”
The British Chambers of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses, the CBI and other trade organisations sent the letter and offered to help Mr Johnson to build a new system which could help companies across all sectors after Brexit. The letter, signed by 36 different groups, sent to Home Secretary Priti Patel called for a minimum salary threshold for migrants and flexibility for skilled workers. The industry bodies called for a cut in the £30,000 minimum salary threshold for migrant workers after Brexit.
Boris will be taking the UK out of the EU in one week's time
Border control will be changing after Brexit
Ms Patel has said she hopes to have new border restrictions on low-skilled migrants in place by the end of 2020. Mr Johnson has made it clear he plans to introduce an Australian-style points system based on skills and qualifications. The letter from the business groups said: “Insight from enterprise can help build a points-based model that provides greater control, whilst providing access to the labour and skills needed to support the economy. SEE MORE: UK crime: Crackdown on soft justice as victims FINALLY put first
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The letter was addressed to Home Secretary Priti Patel
“And this can go hand in hand with a continued determination to invest in training home grown talent. “Business understands that the immigration system must change in order to re-build public confidence. Insight from enterprise can help build a points-based model that provides greater control, whilst providing access to the labour and skills needed to support the economy.” “The economy needs a simple, streamlined and affordable system that meets business’ needs of all sizes, sectors and across all UK regions and nations. “We look forward to working with the new government to inform the detailed design of a new immigration system in a way that commands public confidence and supports the UK’s global ambitions.” DON'T MISS: Arsenal are ‘front of the queue’ to sign transfer target Thomas Lemar [REVIEW]
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Priti Patel has said she wants new controls implemented quickly
They have called for a temporary visa system so shortages in the job market can be filled. A Home Office spokesman said: “We will deliver on the people’s priorities by introducing a points-based immigration system, attracting the brightest and best talent from around the world, while cutting low-skilled immigration. “This firmer and fairer system will let us decide who comes to this country based on their skills and the contribution they can make.”
Boris has refused to accept the plans from the business leaders


thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Brexit warning: No deal back on table as Dutch PM issues threat to Boris

The Prime Minister has insisted he will not push back the December 2020 deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU .
But the bloc has warned the red lines feel like “ 2017 all over again ” amid fears they are unachievable .
An EU source told The Sun : “ They ’ re making a textbook repeat of the same mistakes .
“ If a managed no deal is the strategy , to try and put pressure on EU unity and force a series of sectoral agreements , once again it won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Mark Rutte said the chances of striking a free trade agreeement between the UK and EU by Mr Johnson ’ s deadline are “ 50-50 because a year is not very long ” .
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Mr Rutte added : “ And if the UK is really not willing to ask for an extension then we run the risk that we might get a cliff edge again .
“ I don ’ t hope so , I won ’ t work against it to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that case.
” Meanwhile , Mr Johnson said during an online “ people ’ s PMQs ” session that he wanted an “ all-singing , all-dancing ” free trade deal .
He insisted the UK would not engage in “ dumping ” by lowering social or environmental standards once outside the EU ’ s regulations .
READ MORE : US green lights ‘ priority ’ trade talks as Brexit enshrined in law The Prime Minister said : “ We are going to set benchmarks for high standards in the UK and around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good basis to do a fantastic free-trade deal.
” Speaking in Davos , European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the “ next negotiations will start in February with our British friends ” and promised that officials would “ work day and night ” to reach a deal .
She said : “ The closer the UK is to the European Union , the better the access to the single market .
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” Chancellor Sajid Javid added a deal could “ absolutely ” be agreed by December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a strong belief on both sides it can be done .
“ Both sides recognise , of course , that it ’ s a tight timetable , a lot needs to be put together in the time that we have but it can be done and it can be done for both goods - where we want to see free trade , zero tariffs , zero quotas - but also on services.
” Mr Javid also defended diverging from the single market .
He said : “ Brexit will be a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the EU , a lot of economic integration for over 40 years , and of course as we leave there ’ s bound to be change .

Brexit: UK agreeing trade deal with EU is ’50/50’ says Dutch PM
The Prime Minister has insisted he will not push back the December 2020 deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU. But the bloc has warned the red lines feel like “2017 all over again” amid fears they are unachievable.
An EU source told The Sun: “They’re making a textbook repeat of the same mistakes. “If a managed no deal is the strategy, to try and put pressure on EU unity and force a series of sectoral agreements, once again it won’t work.” It comes as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the chances of striking a free trade agreeement between the UK and EU by Mr Johnson’s deadline are “50-50 because a year is not very long”. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr Rutte added: “And if the UK is really not willing to ask for an extension then we run the risk that we might get a cliff edge again.
The EU has accused Boris Johnson of making the “same mistakes” as Theresa May over Brexit
“I don’t hope so, I won’t work against it to prevent it. But it’s still that case.” Meanwhile, Mr Johnson said during an online “people’s PMQs” session that he wanted an “all-singing, all-dancing” free trade deal. He insisted the UK would not engage in “dumping” by lowering social or environmental standards once outside the EU’s regulations. READ MORE: US green lights ‘priority’ trade talks as Brexit enshrined in law
The PM has insisted he will not push back the December 2020 deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal
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The Prime Minister said: “We are going to set benchmarks for high standards in the UK and around the world, I believe that will be a good basis to do a fantastic free-trade deal.” Speaking in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the “next negotiations will start in February with our British friends” and promised that officials would “work day and night” to reach a deal. She said: “The closer the UK is to the European Union, the better the access to the single market. DON'T MISS
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised that officials would “work day and night” to reach a deal
“If it is the UK’s choice not to do so, to be more distant to the European Union, well then there will be more distance to the single market where the level playing field is concerned and where free movement of goods, capital and services is concerned.” Chancellor Sajid Javid added a deal could “absolutely” be agreed by December 31. He said: “There is a strong belief on both sides it can be done.
Chancellor Sajid Javid added a deal could “absolutely” be agreed by December 31
“Both sides recognise, of course, that it’s a tight timetable, a lot needs to be put together in the time that we have but it can be done and it can be done for both goods - where we want to see free trade, zero tariffs, zero quotas - but also on services.” Mr Javid also defended diverging from the single market. He said: “Brexit will be a change. We’ve had this relationship with the EU, a lot of economic integration for over 40 years, and of course as we leave there’s bound to be change.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for EU citizens?

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill ( WAB ) now needs Royal Assent to become law .
The EU ’ s top officials are expected to sign the agreement in the coming days , while MEPs will vote on it next week .
What does Brexit mean for EU citizens ?
On Brexit day , January 31 , the UK will enter a transition period .
The country will still be in the EU and have to follow its rules but won ’ t have representation in the bloc ’ s institutions .
After Britain ’ s exit from the EU , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start almost immediately .
Boris Johnson will have 11 months to secure trade deals with the EU because the transition period will end on December 31 , 2020 .
READ MORE : Brexit countdown is on !
US green lights ‘ priority ’ trade talks as Brexit enshrined in law • BBC QT audience member exposes one thing Labour got wrong in election A special EU summit is scheduled for February to begin the future relationship negotiations .
In March , Chancellor Sajid Javid will unveil a budget that sets out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ’ s new relationship with Brussels in mind .
From a legal standpoint nothing changes for EU citizens in the UK during the transition period .
Citizens ’ rights and freedom of movement will remain as is until January 2 , 2021 .
One of the amendments rejected by MPs on Wednesday would have guaranteed a physical document for EU citizens proving their settled status .
Axel Antoni is a spokesman for the3million , an organisation that represents the voice for EU and EA citizens in the UK .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reapply to stay in the UK , which is not what was promised in the referendum .
“ We were promised automatic guarantee of rights and status with the registration attached to it.
” “ Many people have applied to the Home Office but what we are worried about are the people who haven ’ t applied and don ’ t know they need to apply .
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“ It makes it harder for online applications whereas UK citizens can provide a resident ’ s card or passport .
This could lead to discrimination.
” Mr Antoni thinks this will affect EU citizens in casual labour or people who are working for different employers .
His hope is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK who haven ’ t yet applied for settled status to ensure they do before the June 30 , 2021 deadline .
He said : “ The Government should reach out and inform the people who have no settled status yet.
” Until 2021 , EU citizens are not required to provide proof of settled status because of the transition period .
A survey by the3million with the help of Northumbria University , found that 11 percent of EU citizens have been asked to provide settled status .
They were asked by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though proof of the new immigration status is not required until next year .
Professor Tanja Bueltmann from Northumbria University , who conducted and analysed the Settled Status Survey , said : “ While the survey shows that the application process can be quick and straightforward for many , settled status was never going to be about what works for some , but what works for everyone .
“ After all , the promise was an automatic guarantee of rights.
” READ MORE : BBC 's Andrew Neil ridicules 'clueless ' Labour MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government ran a £4 million marketing campaign to encourage settled status applications .
It moved to reassure EU citizens by saying they can continue to use passports or national identity cards as evidence of their status in the UK until the new border and immigration system is introduced .
It said that as part of its testing of the settled status scheme , a survey of 2,000 applicants found that more than 81 percent said it was easy to apply and 77 percent said the application was quicker than expected .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities and charities to raise awareness .
“ Employers and landlords have a duty not to discriminate against people unlawfully .
“ The EU Settlement Scheme provides an immigration status in UK law , set out in the Immigration Rules .
“ Anyone granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme can choose to securely share their digital status with organisations such as banks , landlords , employers and to obtain benefits or services .
”

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The Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) now needs Royal Assent to become law. The EU’s top officials are expected to sign the agreement in the coming days, while MEPs will vote on it this week.
What does Brexit mean for EU citizens? On Brexit day, January 31, the UK will enter a transition period. The country will still be in the EU and have to follow its rules but won’t have representation in the bloc’s institutions. After Britain’s exit from the EU, trade talks with the bloc are expected to start almost immediately. Boris Johnson will have 11 months to secure trade deals with the EU because the transition period will end on December 31, 2020. READ MORE: Brexiteer caller stuns MEP as he mocks Lord Adonis - ‘Absolute joke!’
Brexit explained: What does Brexit mean for EU citizens?
READ MORE State pension to rise each year for expats living in EU after Brexit A special EU summit is scheduled for February to begin the future relationship negotiations. In March, Chancellor Sajid Javid will unveil a budget that sets out the Government’s spending plans with the UK’s new relationship with Brussels in mind. From a legal standpoint nothing changes for EU citizens in the UK during the transition period. Citizens’ rights and freedom of movement will remain as is until January 2, 2021. One of the amendments rejected by MPs on Wednesday would have guaranteed a physical document for EU citizens proving their settled status.
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EU citizens’ rights and freedom of movement after Brexit will remain as is until January 2, 2021.
Axel Antoni is a spokesman for the3million, an organisation that represents the voice for EU and EA citizens in the UK. He said: “EU citizens have to apply or reapply to stay in the UK, which is not what was promised in the referendum. “We were promised automatic guarantee of rights and status with the registration attached to it.” “Many people have applied to the Home Office but what we are worried about are the people who haven’t applied and don’t know they need to apply. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Varadkar crisis: Irish election wipeout looms as PM ‘dials up risk' “People may struggle to find a job or rent a home if they have no physical document. “It makes it harder for online applications whereas UK citizens can provide a resident’s card or passport. This could lead to discrimination.” Mr Antoni thinks this will affect EU citizens in casual labour or people who are working for different employers. His hope is that the Government will contact the EU citizens in the UK who haven’t yet applied for settled status to ensure they do before the June 30, 2021 deadline. He said: “The Government should reach out and inform the people who have no settled status yet.”
Axel Antoni from the3million campaign group thinks a lack of physical documentation could negatively affect EU citizens in the UK after Brexit
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READ MORE ‘China cannot be trusted!’ Boris warned not to trust Huawei Until 2021, EU citizens are not required to provide proof of settled status because of the transition period. A survey by the3million with the help of Northumbria University, found that 11 percent of EU citizens have been asked to provide settled status. They were asked by landlords, banks, and councils even though proof of the new immigration status is not required until next year. Professor Tanja Bueltmann from Northumbria University, who conducted and analysed the Settled Status Survey, said: “While the survey shows that the application process can be quick and straightforward for many, settled status was never going to be about what works for some, but what works for everyone. “After all, the promise was an automatic guarantee of rights.” READ MORE: BBC's Andrew Neil ridicules 'clueless' Labour MP as Brexit grilling leaves her speechless
The Government ran a £4 million marketing campaign to encourage settled status applications. It moved to reassure EU citizens by saying they can continue to use passports or national identity cards as evidence of their status in the UK until the new border and immigration system is introduced. It said that as part of its testing of the settled status scheme, a survey of 2,000 applicants found that more than 81 percent said it was easy to apply and 77 percent said the application was quicker than expected.
READ MORE Will house prices go down after Brexit? Or will house prices go UP? A Home Office spokesperson said: “We value the contribution EU citizens make to our country and we want them to stay. The EU Settlement Scheme is working - over 2.5 million people have been granted a secure digital status so far - guaranteeing their rights in UK law. “This digital status future-proofs their rights and is linked to their passport or ID card, replacing physical documents which can get lost, stolen, damaged, tampered with and expire.” “We have awarded up to £9 million to 57 voluntary and community sector organisations across the UK to help us reach an estimated 200,000 vulnerable or at-risk EU citizens and their family members.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Brexit LIVE: Are you watching, Brussels? UK and Japan unite for deal FAR BIGGER than EU’s

After initially being turned off by the idea of Brexit , Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has since told No10 he is keen to swiftly wrap up a free trade deal , and Mr Johnson is on board with the plan .
Whitehall insiders are calling the agreement “ EU Plus Plus ” , as it extends beyond Brussels ’ current pact with Tokyo .
Sources at Whitehall told The Sun such a deal could be agreed as early as autumn .
A senior Whitehall source said : “ The PM is very keen on the Japan deal now , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of a trailblazer .
“ It will really help to show Brussels as well as the rest of the world we ’ re ready to go.
” Mr Johnson plans to use the deal as an example to show the EU and Washington how quickly Britain can move forward after unshackling itself from the bloc .
The Prime Minister heads up the Cabinet ’ s EU Exit Strategy ( XS ) Committee which has agreed to put Japan , the US , Australia and New Zealand at the forefront of the pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four nations are expected to kick off this spring .
But earlier this week former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said a trade pact with Canberra was not a substitute for UK-EU ties .
SEE BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES : Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy has praised her colleague Rupert Lowe for issuing a warning to EU leaders in his final speech to the European Parliament 's consitutional affairs committe .
She said : `` Wanting our jobs to end gave BXP MEPs freedom to speak raw truth to the EU in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t .
`` Thank you for being our voice @ RupertLowe10 and to the millions of Brits who voted BXP last year and put you there !
Great last speech . ''
Last night Mr Lowe warned the EU not to try to make an example out of the UK .
11.53am update : 'At last ! '
- Farage hails signing of WA Brexit Party leader has welcomed the signing of the Withdrawal Agreement `` at last '' .
Nigel Farage said : `` EU bosses now accept Brexit at last , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remainers in the UK . ''
11.49am update : Remain MEP says signing of WA 'saddest moment of my political career ' Labour MEP Seb Dance has said watching EU leaders put their signatures on the Withdrawal Agreement was `` the saddest moment in my political career '' .
He tweeted : `` The WA will pass the EP of course b/c the member states want this agreement .
`` But I can not and will not support something I know to be an historic mistake for the UK and the EU .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Brexit . ''
A Liberal Democrat MEP has raised over £14,000 to protect an anti-Brexit message onto the White Cliffs of Dover on January 31 .
Antony Hook , MEP for South East England , said the stunt “ sends a message to the world that we still value relationships beyond our borders ” .
He wants to have the phrase `` We still love EU '' displayed on the cliffs .
Mr Hook ’ s crowdfunding campaign has been hit with a backlash from Brexiteers , many of whom are planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next Friday .
Natalie Elphicke , Tory MP for Dover and Deal , said a more fitting message on the iconic cliffs would be “ We love the UK ” .
Voters have taken to social media to give their take on the stunt .
One person wrote on Facebook : “ Regardless of how we all voted , we are leaving .
“ Those of us who voted Remain need to accept it and work together.
” Another slammed : “ Remoaners need to get over it and accept where we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You must have very little else to worry about in your lives.
” Leading business and trade groups have set out their priorities for the successful introduction of a new immigration system .
They called for flexibility for skilled workers to enter the UK through a points-based system , and a reformed sponsorship process .
The UK 's five largest business organisations and around 30 trade associations , from hoteliers to universities , employing millions of people , also welcomed signals that a £30,000 minimum salary test may change .
This would stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they said in a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel .
The letter said : `` Business understands that the immigration system must change in order to re-build public confidence .
`` Insight from enterprise can help build a points-based model that provides greater control , whilst providing access to the labour and skills needed to support the economy .
`` And this can go hand in hand with a continued determination to invest in training home grown talent . ''
Signatories included the CBI , British Chambers of Commerce , Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and MakeUK .
A Home Office spokesman said a points-based immigration system would be introduced .
European Council president Charles Michel and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have signed the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement , the council has said .
The European Parliament is expected to vote to ratify the agreement on January 29 ahead of Britain 's departure from the EU on January 31 .
Ms von der Leyen tweeted : `` @ eucopresident Charles Michel and I have just signed the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the UK from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ratification by the European Parliament . ''

Brexit: New trade deals are 'exciting' for Britain says Tory MP
Banks were confident Boris Johnson would prioritise the financial sector - Britain’s largest export industry and biggest corporate tax generator - in trade talks with the European Union. But sources have warned a push from Brussels for fishing access to UK waters, as well as London’s stance it will diverge from EU rules, are prompting them to revisit hard Brexit plans that that could see more jobs than anticipated move to Europe. Financial firms running EU operations from the UK have so far believed technical assessments by EU banking, insurance and markets regulators would be enough judge UK rules 'equivalent' to those governing EU-based firms, granting them market access after December.
But sources from three international banks fear access will now depend on a trade-off such as Britain allowing fishing in its waters. One banking source told Reuters: "We're now hearing very explicitly -- it's not even the rumour mill - the European Commission has said these are politically linked to progress in phase-two negotiations," one banking source told Reuters. "As one official put it to me, if 'fish for financial services' is going badly, this will impact the Commission's willingness to grant equivalence." The fishing industry is valued at a huge 169 times less than financial services, while official data shows it employs just 8,000 people compared to more than a million in finance. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
The UK's finance sector fear the EU is engaging in a 'fish for financial services' plot
Boris Johnson wants to show other countries how quickly the UK can move forward after Brexit
9.27pm update: ‘Decisive change’ Boris Bounce sees British economy SOAR to highest point in a year The UK economy swung back into major growth mode today as the chances of an interest rate cut fell dramatically - and it is all down the so-called Boris Bounce. Last month’s landslide Conservative election win teamed with this week’s Brexit sign-off from the Queen has seen traders expect the Bank of England to hold interest rates steady, the Daily Telegraph reports. Markit’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) showed private sector activity surged this month for the first time in almost half a year, with the index rising to 52.4 in January. The sum is the highest it has been for more than a year. IHS Markit said: “January data highlighted a decisive change of direction for the private sector economy art the start of 2020.” 8pm update: John Bercow made professor of Politics at London University The former House of Commons Speaker will work part-time with students at Royal Holloway, University of London. A spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that the Right Honourable John Bercow has joined the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, as professor of politics. "Professor Bercow will work with undergraduate and postgraduate students on a part-time basis, and will contribute to teaching across the curriculum." Mr Bercow had earlier given a talk to parliamentary studies students at the institution as he began his professorship. 6.06pm update: Boris Johnson declares monumental 'new chapter in UK history' as he signs-off Brexit deal Boris Johnson has signed off the Brexit deal for the UK to leave the European Union on January 31, declaring it a monumental "new chapter in our nation's history". The Prime Minister made the announcement on his Twitter page, posting a picture of him signing the Withdrawal Agreement. Mr Johnson wrote: "Today I have signed the Withdrawal Agreement for the UK to leave the EU on January 31st, honouring the democratic mandate of the British people. "This signature heralds a new chapter in our nation’s history."
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Boris Johnson declared the signing of the Withdrawal Agreement a 'new chapter in our nation's history'
5.17pm update: EU finally admits it has to do a deal with UK in 12 months Brussels has finally admitted defeat as a senior official has revealed the EU are now bound by law to finalise a Brexit deal with Britain in 12 months despite relentless attempts to wriggle their way out of an agreement. The EU is now working on the assumption the so-called Brexit transition period after Brexit will terminate at the end in 11 months. A senior official said Boris Johnson’s repeated efforts to rule out an extension to the transition period and Brexit itself has forced the EU into surrender. The bureaucrat, who did not want to be named, said: “We can assume at this point that the transition period will end on December 31, 2020.” The source did however reiterate that if there were ever to be an extension the UK would have to keep paying the membership fee to the EU, which is around £1.2billion monthly. 4.36pm update: Michelin-starred chef ‘refused permission’ to stay in UK after Brexit Claude Bosi has claimed he has been refused permission to remain in the UK permanently after Brexit despite living here for 23 years. The Michelin-starred chef, who runs the Bibendum restaurant in Chelsea, claims his application for the EU Settlement Scheme, to allow him to live and work in the UK after Brexit, has been denied. According to a post on Instagram, in which he pictured a letter he received from the Home Office, he said: "I have been in England for 23 years and today they have send me this. "I love Britain I considered until today like home but they just told me after 23 years of tax paid /VAT paid I'm not welcome anymore." According to the letter, Mr Bosi applied in October for permission to live permanently in the UK after being in the country for more than five years, which is known as settled status. But the response, dated this week, said this request had been "refused".
3.37pm update: EU chief says bloc will give UK ‘large access to the single market’ – but there is a catch Paolo Gentiloni has explained the UK could have "very large access" to the single market in a post-Brexit trade deal - but also hinted at important conditions. The former Italian Prime Minister argued the EU is ready to allow the UK to have very large access to the single market in a new trade deal. He added however that this depends on the work of the UK Government and compliance with the EU’s demand. Mr Gentiloni explained the EU had its rules that it needed to consider and noted the bloc would demand a level playing field for trade. 3.04pm update: Signing of WAB ‘saddest moment of my political career’ Labour MEP Seb Dance has described the signing of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill as the "saddest moment in my political career". But in one last desperate act of defiance, he said his final vote will be against Brexit. Mr Dance tweeted: “This is the saddest moment in my political career. “The WA will pass the EP of course b/c the member states want this agreement. “But I cannot and will not support something I know to be an historic mistake for the UK and the EU. “My very last vote shall be against Brexit.”
Brexit news: Seb Dance said the signing of the WAB is the 'saddest day in my political career'
2.40pm update: Ireland's deputy in no deal Brexit warning - 'I don't believe Boris Johnson is bluffing' Ireland's Foreign Secretary and Leo Varadkar's deputy said at Fine Gael's manifesto launch: "Let me be very clear, a lot of it is aspirational if we cannot get a trade deal with the UK. "The manifestos for election 2020 are not deliverable, in some cases in part or in full if Ireland drops the ball. "Fine Gael has prevented a hard border, but a trade cliff is possibly 11 months away and I don't believe Boris Johnson is bluffing and neither do the EU. "I read there is voter apathy about Brexit, but that's not what I've been hearing from farmers, supporters, and across my own city in Cork, people are without doubt saying we need to do more on public services, but also saying we did a good job and they trust us on Brexit and protected the country. "Some of our opponents want to brush aside Brexit, Fine Gael will never do that. I know Micheal Martin better than most, he is not the person I want leading Ireland in the second half of the Brexit challenge. "Leo Varadkar is the man to lead not only Brexit but the ambitious future set out in this manifesto. "My message is this, get the vision of this manifesto which will transform Ireland for the better, out to voters, because ultimately this comes down to one question: Who do you trust to lead Ireland?" 2pm update: 'Brexit is not done yet, its only half time' - Varadkar warning Speaking at the launch of Fine Gael’s general election manifesto, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said: "Brexit is not done yet. It's only half-time. “The next step is to negotiate a free trade agreement between the EU, including Ireland, and the United Kingdom that protects our jobs, our businesses, our rural and coastal communities, and our economy. "An improving economy and the careful management of our public finances, along with the sensitive stewardship of the upcoming Brexit trade negotiations, will enable us to drive that momentum and provide more houses, more hospital beds, more nurses and Gardai, deliver climate action, and drive tax reform.”
Brexit news: Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney both issued warnings
Paul Withers taking over live reporting from Laura O'Callaghan 1.08pm update: Remainers hatch plot to tie UK to EU after Brexit A Liberal Democrat MEP has revealed plans to set up a “friendship group” between Britons and Europeans to maintain close ties after Brexit. Irina von Wiese said in a video posted on Twitter: “We will not allow Boris Johnson to pretend the speaks for the majority of British citizens. He doesn’t. “In fact, 52 percent of people voted for pro-European parties in the general election. Ironic, isn’t it? “In the European Parliament, we work cross-party and cross-country on key issues, building strong international ties. “And this cooperation will continue beyond January 31. Members of the European Parliament have set up an EU-UK friendship group which will give UK citizens a platform for continued cooperation with Europe and give a voice to the pro-European majority.” She went to say Remainers across the UK would find the coming days “worrying and upsetting” as the UK prepares to leave the bloc. She admitted she had endured her “fair share of tears” on the Brexit issue but claimed “there are reasons to hope”. She continued: “We will continue to have a voice in Europe, where UK citizens in the EU and EU citizens in the UK will be heard.” 12.45pm update: Scots set to mourn Brexit with ‘candlelit vigil’ Scottish Remain voters are set to hold a candlelit vigil outside the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh when the UK leaves the EU at 11pm on Friday, January 31. Edinburgh4Europe have organised the demonstrations outside Holyrood from 10pm to 11.30pm. Earlier in the day, thousands of Scots are expected to turn out for a “Missing EU Already” protest organised by more than a dozen Edinburgh-based groups. Members of Remain supporting factions and pro-Scottish independence groups are among those due to march.
Lib Dem MEP Irina von Wiese has revealed politicians will set up a UK-EU 'friendship group'
11.55am update: Brexit Party MEP free to hit EU with 'raw truth' Brexit Party MEP Belinda de Lucy has praised her colleague Rupert Lowe for issuing a warning to EU leaders in his final speech to the European Parliament's consitutional affairs committe. She said: "Wanting our jobs to end gave BXP MEPs freedom to speak raw truth to the EU in a way other UK MEPs couldn’t. "Thank you for being our voice @RupertLowe10 and to the millions of Brits who voted BXP last year and put you there! Great last speech." Last night Mr Lowe warned the EU not to try to make an example out of the UK. 11.53am update: 'At last!' - Farage hails signing of WA Brexit Party leader has welcomed the signing of the Withdrawal Agreement "at last". Nigel Farage said: "EU bosses now accept Brexit at last, after 3 long years of collusion with Remainers in the UK." 11.49am update: Remain MEP says signing of WA 'saddest moment of my political career' Labour MEP Seb Dance has said watching EU leaders put their signatures on the Withdrawal Agreement was "the saddest moment in my political career". He tweeted: "The WA will pass the EP of course b/c the member states want this agreement. "But I cannot and will not support something I know to be an historic mistake for the UK and the EU. "My very last vote shall be against Brexit."
Ursula von der Leyen signs the Brexit deal as Charles Michel and Michel Barnier look on
10.04am update: Anti-Brexit cliff stunt slammed by Brexiteers A Liberal Democrat MEP has raised over £14,000 to protect an anti-Brexit message onto the White Cliffs of Dover on January 31. Antony Hook, MEP for South East England, said the stunt “sends a message to the world that we still value relationships beyond our borders”. He wants to have the phrase "We still love EU" displayed on the cliffs. Mr Hook’s crowdfunding campaign has been hit with a backlash from Brexiteers, many of whom are planning on celebrating the historic moment at 11pm next Friday. Natalie Elphicke, Tory MP for Dover and Deal, said a more fitting message on the iconic cliffs would be “We love the UK”. Voters have taken to social media to give their take on the stunt. One person wrote on Facebook: “Regardless of how we all voted, we are leaving. “Those of us who voted Remain need to accept it and work together.” Another slammed: “Remoaners need to get over it and accept where we are going and change the record. “You must have very little else to worry about in your lives.”
This morning the Withdrawal Agreement was signed by EU leaders
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Whining Bercow hits out at Tories blocking his peerage – and is brutally mocked

Downing Street said allegations about Mr Bercow ’ s behaviour were `` very concerning '' and should be `` investigated thoroughly '' .
It comes after former Commons clerk Lord Lisvane became the latest to complain and handed a dossier of allegations to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards .
But Mr Bercow denied the claims and accused the government of trying to stop him becoming a peer .
Mr Bercow said that since retiring it has `` become increasingly obvious that the Government has no intention of honouring the centuries-old convention that a departing speaker is promptly elevated to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source pointed out that Mr Bercow , who stretched parliamentary rules during Brexit legislation , “ wasn ’ t always a fan of convention ” .
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is believed to have nominated him for a peerage after No 10 broke with tradition to deny him the honour when he quit last year .
Mrs Leadsom , who the former Speaker is accused of calling a “ stupid woman ” , said that no one in Parliament should be above the rules .
“ As Leader of the Commons , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring into place a complaints procedure that would mean nobody , whoever they are , from employees of the house right the way to the Speaker of the Commons , could be allowed to get away with bullying , or harassment , or sexual harassment of any sort whatsoever , ” she told LBC .
“ That complaints procedure is in place .
Anybody who is found guilty , whoever they are , should , in my view , not be able to skip from one House to the other.
” Lord Lisvane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Bercow of having bullied and humiliated staff , including using inappropriate language .
Mr Bercow ’ s former private secretary Angus Sinclair previously told how he faced angry outbursts and was mimicked by Mr Bercow , who also smashed a phone on his desk .
Former Black Rod David Leakey , who was in charge of keeping order in the House of Lords , said at the time the ex-Speaker created a climate of `` fear and intimidation '' .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said parliamentary officials should deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
`` These are very concerning allegations and they need to be investigated thoroughly , ” he added .

John Bercow could be stripped of Lords seat warns Leadsom
Downing Street said allegations about Mr Bercow’s behaviour were "very concerning" and should be "investigated thoroughly". It comes after former Commons clerk Lord Lisvane became the latest to complain and handed a dossier of allegations to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.
But Mr Bercow denied the claims and accused the government of trying to stop him becoming a peer. Mr Bercow said that since retiring it has "become increasingly obvious that the Government has no intention of honouring the centuries-old convention that a departing speaker is promptly elevated to the House of Lords".
A government source pointed out that Mr Bercow, who stretched parliamentary rules during Brexit legislation, “wasn’t always a fan of convention”. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is believed to have nominated him for a peerage after No 10 broke with tradition to deny him the honour when he quit last year.
John Bercow is worried the Government will block his peerage
Andrea Leadsom, who the former Speaker is accused of calling a 'stupid woman'
Mrs Leadsom, who the former Speaker is accused of calling a “stupid woman”, said that no one in Parliament should be above the rules. “As Leader of the Commons, I did a huge amount of work to bring into place a complaints procedure that would mean nobody, whoever they are, from employees of the house right the way to the Speaker of the Commons, could be allowed to get away with bullying, or harassment, or sexual harassment of any sort whatsoever,” she told LBC. “That complaints procedure is in place. Anybody who is found guilty, whoever they are, should, in my view, not be able to skip from one House to the other.”
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Lord Lisvane has accused his former boss of bullying
Lord Lisvane’s dossier is said to accuse Mr Bercow of having bullied and humiliated staff, including using inappropriate language. Mr Bercow’s former private secretary Angus Sinclair previously told how he faced angry outbursts and was mimicked by Mr Bercow, who also smashed a phone on his desk. Former Black Rod David Leakey, who was in charge of keeping order in the House of Lords, said at the time the ex-Speaker created a climate of "fear and intimidation". The Prime Minister's official spokesman said parliamentary officials should deal with the latest complaint “fully and promptly”. "These are very concerning allegations and they need to be investigated thoroughly,” he added.
John Bercow proved an unpopular Speaker for many


thedailyexpress--2020-01-24--Boris urged to prioritise trade deal with US – ‘Put the EU at the back of the queue!’

An Express.co.uk poll has found that readers overwhelmingly support prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with the US .
The poll , carried out from 3-8pm on January 24 , asked : “ Which trade deal should Boris Johnson prioritise ?
” 7,078 people responded , with 66 percent ( 4,604 people ) backing an agreement with President Donald Trump .
Next came Japan , with 13 percent of the vote ( 939 people ) , followed by the European Union with 11 percent ( 694 votes ) .
Australia trailed on eight percent ( 587 ) while two percent ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Writing in the comments , readers urged the Prime Minister to “ put the EU at the back of the queue ” and instead focus on reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the US .
One person wrote : “ Prioritise all the other trade deals except the EU .
“ Show them that they are important , but not that important we have to panic and succumb to the EU ’ s every whim and command .
They can do one.
” Another person said : “ Personally I would put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let them stew.
” A third agreed and wrote : “ The EU is at the back of the queue.
” One person simply said : “ It really is a no brainer , the USA of course.
” JUST IN : Dan Hannan exposes three times EU has 'made up rules as they go along' Readers seemed wary of Brussels ’ intentions when brokering a deal and suggested that it would be safer to start with another country .
One person said : “ If you start with the US , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is looking for mutual advantageous trade .
“ The EU only wants to keep us entailed , And weakened , to bankroll the Brussels bureaucrats .
“ Once we ’ ve got our economy humming , it ’ ll be easier to trade with EU.
” DO N'T MISS : John Curtice makes alarming prediction on future of Labour Party [ COMMENT ] IDS exposes the ‘ most difficult Brexit phase ’ ahead and an EU plot [ INSIGHT ] Brexit Party MEP issues final Brexit warning to EU before withdrawal [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The EU doesn ’ t want a free trade agreement , it wants a level playing field that works in its favour and keeps the UK within its orbit.
” But some readers thought the UK should prioritise reaching a deal with Asian countries .
One person said : “ The US will probably try and play hardball , best to prioritise Asia Pacific region where you can just tick off a few nice and amenable countries to get us off to a flying start .
“ Then focus on US , let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pack .
”

Brexit: 'Phase one' of UK-US deal will be 'small' says expert
An Express.co.uk poll has found that readers overwhelmingly support prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with the US. The poll, carried out from 3-8pm on January 24, asked: “Which trade deal should Boris Johnson prioritise?” 7,078 people responded, with 66 percent (4,604 people) backing an agreement with President Donald Trump.
Next came Japan, with 13 percent of the vote (939 people), followed by the European Union with 11 percent (694 votes). Australia trailed on eight percent (587) while two percent (154) said “other”. Writing in the comments, readers urged the Prime Minister to “put the EU at the back of the queue” and instead focus on reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the US. One person wrote: “Prioritise all the other trade deals except the EU.
Boris Johnson has been urged to prioritise a trade deal with the US
Brexit was signed into law this week
“Show them that they are important, but not that important we have to panic and succumb to the EU’s every whim and command. They can do one.” Another person said: “Personally I would put the EU at the back of the queue. Let them stew.” A third agreed and wrote: “The EU is at the back of the queue.” One person simply said: “It really is a no brainer, the USA of course.” JUST IN: Dan Hannan exposes three times EU has 'made up rules as they go along'
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Readers urged the Government not to prioritise a deal with the EU
Donald Trump is keen to pursue a trade deal with the UK
Boris Johnson will be free to start trade talks after next week
Another person wrote: “The EU doesn’t want a free trade agreement, it wants a level playing field that works in its favour and keeps the UK within its orbit.” But some readers thought the UK should prioritise reaching a deal with Asian countries. One person said: “The US will probably try and play hardball, best to prioritise Asia Pacific region where you can just tick off a few nice and amenable countries to get us off to a flying start. “Then focus on US, let EU drop to the bottom of the pack.”
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