thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Care home deaths have HALVED - Hancock defends latest coronavirus figures

Official figures show more than 8,000 residents with Covid 19 had died by the start of May .
Mr Hancock said there has been a sharp recent drop in the number of people dying in the sector and transmission of the virus has slowed .
He said : “ I ’ m really pleased that the number of people dying in care homes is now falling , quite sharply .
“ The number has almost halved over the past two to three weeks , since the peak .
“ It ’ s very clear to me that the transmission in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much lower than it was.
” Care homes have been the second frontline in the fight against the disease and some staff have struggled to get hold of the protective equipment they need .
Controlling the spread of the virus through the sector has been a major battle .
But Mr Hancock dismissed claims that the government had “ let down ” care homes and said the death rate was lower than in other countries .
`` I think that that 's really unfair , '' he said .
`` The reason is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people live in care homes and yet only around a quarter of deaths that have been in care homes .
`` And at the same time , we 've put in place those measures to protect people in care homes .
`` I think the fact that , among people who work in the NHS , no more people have died than in the general population , I think that is a testament to how the NHS has performed .
`` In almost all epidemics like this , it is doctors and nurses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far , in this epidemic , in this country , there has been no higher death rate among healthcare workers .
I think that is a really good thing . ''
Some 2,423 Covid 19 related deaths were registered in care homes in the week ending May 1 , accounting for 40 per of the coronavirus death toll in England and Wales .
The figures were down from 2,794 in the previous week , according to the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
Town hall leaders urged the government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to staff working in the sector .
Ian Hudspeth , chairman of the Local Government Association ’ s community wellbeing board , said : “ Social care is the frontline in the fight against coronavirus and while it is encouraging that we have seen a week-on-week fall in care home fatalities from Covid 19 , we need to continue doing all we can to shield our most elderly and vulnerable , including those receiving care in their own homes .
“ It is crucial the Government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fully operational as soon as possible , so that councils and care providers can directly request that critical protective equipment gets to the frontline where it is desperately needed.
” Fiona Carragher , research director at UK Alzheimer ’ s Society , said : “ Each of these deaths is a heart-breaking loss to their friends , families and carers which is why the Government must honour their commitment to ensure care homes get testing for all residents and staff and the protective equipment they need .
We now approach our third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragically high number of care home deaths .
“ Meanwhile , people with dementia are really struggling with the lack of visits from loved ones .
We need a plan to put in place safe social contact for people with dementia , so that their wellbeing and health is not irreversibly damaged by this pandemic .
”

Matt Hancock: It's 'unfair' to say care homes have been 'let down'
Official figures show more than 8,000 residents with Covid 19 had died by the start of May. Mr Hancock said there has been a sharp recent drop in the number of people dying in the sector and transmission of the virus has slowed. He said: “I’m really pleased that the number of people dying in care homes is now falling, quite sharply.
“The number has almost halved over the past two to three weeks, since the peak. “It’s very clear to me that the transmission in care homes is coming down and is much lower than it was.” Care homes have been the second frontline in the fight against the disease and some staff have struggled to get hold of the protective equipment they need. Controlling the spread of the virus through the sector has been a major battle. But Mr Hancock dismissed claims that the government had “let down” care homes and said the death rate was lower than in other countries. "I think that that's really unfair," he said. "The reason is this: Some of our most vulnerable people live in care homes and yet only around a quarter of deaths that have been in care homes.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock
"And at the same time, we've put in place those measures to protect people in care homes. "I think the fact that, among people who work in the NHS, no more people have died than in the general population, I think that is a testament to how the NHS has performed. "In almost all epidemics like this, it is doctors and nurses who tend to bear the brunt and so far, in this epidemic, in this country, there has been no higher death rate among healthcare workers. I think that is a really good thing." Some 2,423 Covid 19 related deaths were registered in care homes in the week ending May 1, accounting for 40 per of the coronavirus death toll in England and Wales. The figures were down from 2,794 in the previous week, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Town hall leaders urged the government to make rapid improvements in the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to staff working in the sector.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Relief for millions of workers as Rishi Sunak extends furlough until October

The Chancellor announced that the furlough system to shield workers from the threat of redundancy will stay in place for a further three months .
Vowing to `` stand by Britain 's workers '' he said he refused to give up on the furloughed millions - nearly a quarter of the UK workforce - despite warning the scheme could cost taxpayers up to £100billion .
The former banker admitted the loss of many firms and jobs as a result of the coronavirus epidemic was `` heartbreaking '' .
Under the scheme , the Treasury pays 80 percent of the salary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job because of coronavirus lockdown measures , up to a maximum of £2,500 a month .
Mr Sunak announced the payments will remain unchanged until the end of October .
But after July firms will have to contribute towards the cost of the scheme .
It will also become more flexible from August 1 with furloughed employees permitted to return to work on a part-time basis , even for only one day a week .
Full details of the changes are to be announced by the Treasury later this month .
Business leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Trades Union Congress called the move `` a big relief to millions of working families '' while the British Chambers of Commerce hailed it as a `` huge help '' to employers .
A snap opinion poll from YouGov last night found 72 percent of more than 4,400 people quizzed backed the extension of the furlough scheme , while only 10 percent opposed the move .
But economists raised concerns about the eventual bill for taxpayers and impact on public finances .
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the scheme will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £10billion for an extra month , depending on employer contributions .
Mr Sunak , who put the cost at £8billion a month , said last night : `` This is an expensive scheme but I also believe it 's absolutely the right thing to do .
`` What 's very clear to me is that the cost of not doing this for society , for our economy , for our country , would be far higher and I am simply not going to give up on all these people , the seven million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much support as I can to ensure that they have those jobs to go back to at the end of this . ''
Mr Sunak acknowledged that many jobs were already disappearing in the economic downturn caused by the lockdown .
He added : `` We already know that many people have lost their jobs and it breaks my heart .
`` We 've seen what 's happening with Universal Credit claims already .
`` This is not something that we 're going to wait to see - it 's already happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are shutting , there are already people who have lost their jobs .
`` That 's heartbreaking to me and that 's why I 'm working night and day to limit the amount of job losses . ''
Announcing the extension of the jobs retention scheme in the Commons , Mr Sunak told MPs : `` We believe in the dignity of work and we are doing everything we can to protect people currently unable to work .
`` This scheme has been a world-leading economic intervention , supporting livelihoods and protecting futures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be kept under review but was likely to finally end by November .
He said : `` Of course we will keep everything under review , but my expectation is by then the scheme should end .
`` We have stretched and strained to be as generous as possible to businesses and workers which is why we have made the decision that we 've made today , which is important to me personally .

Rishi Sunak outlines extension of job retention scheme
The Chancellor announced that the furlough system to shield workers from the threat of redundancy will stay in place for a further three months. Vowing to "stand by Britain's workers" he said he refused to give up on the furloughed millions - nearly a quarter of the UK workforce - despite warning the scheme could cost taxpayers up to £100billion. The former banker admitted the loss of many firms and jobs as a result of the coronavirus epidemic was "heartbreaking". Under the scheme, the Treasury pays 80 percent of the salary of a worker unable to do their job because of coronavirus lockdown measures, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
Mr Sunak announced the payments will remain unchanged until the end of October. But after July firms will have to contribute towards the cost of the scheme. It will also become more flexible from August 1 with furloughed employees permitted to return to work on a part-time basis, even for only one day a week. Full details of the changes are to be announced by the Treasury later this month. Business leaders and unions welcomed the extension last night. The Trades Union Congress called the move "a big relief to millions of working families" while the British Chambers of Commerce hailed it as a "huge help" to employers. A snap opinion poll from YouGov last night found 72 percent of more than 4,400 people quizzed backed the extension of the furlough scheme, while only 10 percent opposed the move. But economists raised concerns about the eventual bill for taxpayers and impact on public finances. The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the scheme will cost £60billion by July and up to £10billion for an extra month, depending on employer contributions.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Mr Sunak, who put the cost at £8billion a month, said last night: "This is an expensive scheme but I also believe it's absolutely the right thing to do. "What's very clear to me is that the cost of not doing this for society, for our economy, for our country, would be far higher and I am simply not going to give up on all these people, the seven million people. "I want to provide as much support as I can to ensure that they have those jobs to go back to at the end of this." Mr Sunak acknowledged that many jobs were already disappearing in the economic downturn caused by the lockdown. He added: "We already know that many people have lost their jobs and it breaks my heart. "We've seen what's happening with Universal Credit claims already. "This is not something that we're going to wait to see - it's already happening. "There are already businesses that are shutting, there are already people who have lost their jobs. "That's heartbreaking to me and that's why I'm working night and day to limit the amount of job losses."
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Announcing the extension of the jobs retention scheme in the Commons, Mr Sunak told MPs: "We believe in the dignity of work and we are doing everything we can to protect people currently unable to work. "This scheme has been a world-leading economic intervention, supporting livelihoods and protecting futures." Mr Sunak said the scheme will be kept under review but was likely to finally end by November. He said: "Of course we will keep everything under review, but my expectation is by then the scheme should end. "We have stretched and strained to be as generous as possible to businesses and workers which is why we have made the decision that we've made today, which is important to me personally.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Secret government document reveals TRUE cost of coronavirus crisis

The report , drawn up for Chancellor Rishi Sunak , describes a `` policy package ” which may have to be published within weeks in order to `` enhance credibility and boost investor confidence '' in the British economy .
The document says the Chancellor `` has indicated a preference for accepting a higher but broadly stable level of debt '' after the crisis .
But it added : `` As debt is likely to reach significantly higher levels after the crisis , it will be important to stabilise the debt-to-GDP ratio and prevent debt from continuing to grow on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advises Mr Sunak that it is now likely to become necessary to break at least one of the Conservatives ' main manifesto promises not to increase taxes or scrap the triple lock on state pension increases .
It stated : `` To fill a gap this size [ in the public finances ] through tax revenue risers would be very challenging without breaking the tax lock .
“ To raise fiscally significant amounts , we would either have to increase rates/thresholds in one of the broad-based taxes ( IT , NICS , VAT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest tax reliefs ( eg pensions tax ) . ''
It adds that it would be `` economically better to break the tax lock to achieve revenue of this scale than attempt to raise this level of revenue.
” It would also be `` important to consider measures that support a growth-friendly composition of tax ( consumption/property taxes rather than taxes on income/profits ) .
`` We should also look at opportunities for new taxes that could meet some of the Government 's broader policy objectives , raising revenue to relieve long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge or new carbon/green taxes ) .
“ A one percent increase in the basic rate in the basic rate of income tax would raise around £5 billion p.a . ''
Mr Sunak is also advised that there are `` further options to address the challenge through spending and welfare '' reductions .
The document indicates a two-year freeze on public sector wages could save up to £6.5 billion by 2023-24 while `` stopping the rising cost '' of the pension triple lock would save up to £8 billion a year .
Officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when of an official statement will take place , which could be possibly announced as a summer Budget .
The document advises the Chancellor that the `` timing , pace and composition of any consolidation should be managed carefully to avoid the risk of stifling the economic recovery '' .
DO N'T MISS : Rail worker dies after being spat at by man claiming to have COVID-19 [ INSIGHT ] Universal Credit UK : Claimants could get Council Tax discount [ UPDATES ] Working class men in low paid jobs are more likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it added : `` The timing of an effective medium-term strategy should also take into the account the right time to use political capital , and there may be benefits to setting out future consolidation plans now alongside support for the recovery . ''
The document , designed by the Chancellor 's policy advisers , says `` a more realistic scenario '' than the suggestion of a V-shaped recovery is a `` prolonged recovery and some permanent damage to the economy '' – that would mean it is a U-shaped recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laid out in the document as `` a summary of all the existing levers '' rather than a suggestion of any specific plan of action , and said no decisions had yet been taken about revenue-raising policies .
The report shows that the Treasury 's own base case scenario – or what it considers most probable – calculates that the current budget deficit , forecast at £55 billion for 2020-21 before the pandemic , will actually be £337 billion because of the cost of bailouts and lost tax revenues .

Furlough scheme: Expert on Treasury's coronavirus forecast
The report, drawn up for Chancellor Rishi Sunak, describes a "policy package” which may have to be published within weeks in order to "enhance credibility and boost investor confidence" in the British economy. The document says the Chancellor "has indicated a preference for accepting a higher but broadly stable level of debt" after the crisis.
But it added: "As debt is likely to reach significantly higher levels after the crisis, it will be important to stabilise the debt-to-GDP ratio and prevent debt from continuing to grow on an unsustainable trajectory".
The document advises Mr Sunak that it is now likely to become necessary to break at least one of the Conservatives' main manifesto promises not to increase taxes or scrap the triple lock on state pension increases.
It stated: "To fill a gap this size [in the public finances] through tax revenue risers would be very challenging without breaking the tax lock.
“To raise fiscally significant amounts, we would either have to increase rates/thresholds in one of the broad-based taxes (IT, NICS, VAT, CT) or reform one of the biggest tax reliefs (eg pensions tax)."
Secret government document reveals true cost of coronavirus crisis
It adds that it would be "economically better to break the tax lock to achieve revenue of this scale than attempt to raise this level of revenue.”
It would also be "important to consider measures that support a growth-friendly composition of tax (consumption/property taxes rather than taxes on income/profits).
"We should also look at opportunities for new taxes that could meet some of the Government's broader policy objectives, raising revenue to relieve long-term fiscal pressures (eg an NHS/social care surcharge or new carbon/green taxes).
“A one percent increase in the basic rate in the basic rate of income tax would raise around £5 billion p.a." READ MORE: Coronavirus UK death toll: ONS reveals TRUE fatality figures
Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Mr Sunak is also advised that there are "further options to address the challenge through spending and welfare" reductions.
The document indicates a two-year freeze on public sector wages could save up to £6.5 billion by 2023-24 while "stopping the rising cost" of the pension triple lock would save up to £8 billion a year.
Officials have also been asked to advice on when of an official statement will take place, which could be possibly announced as a summer Budget.
The document advises the Chancellor that the "timing, pace and composition of any consolidation should be managed carefully to avoid the risk of stifling the economic recovery".
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However, it added: "The timing of an effective medium-term strategy should also take into the account the right time to use political capital, and there may be benefits to setting out future consolidation plans now alongside support for the recovery." The document, designed by the Chancellor's policy advisers, says "a more realistic scenario" than the suggestion of a V-shaped recovery is a "prolonged recovery and some permanent damage to the economy" – that would mean it is a U-shaped recovery.
A Treasury source described the actions laid out in the document as "a summary of all the existing levers" rather than a suggestion of any specific plan of action, and said no decisions had yet been taken about revenue-raising policies. The report shows that the Treasury's own base case scenario – or what it considers most probable – calculates that the current budget deficit, forecast at £55 billion for 2020-21 before the pandemic, will actually be £337 billion because of the cost of bailouts and lost tax revenues.
The document was designed by the Chancellor's policy advisers
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Furious Keir Starmer demands Boris RETURN to Commons and apologise after PMQs row explodes

As he tried to defend his handling of the crisis , the Prime Minister insisted the number of infections and deaths from coronavirus in care homes is now `` well down '' .
But Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of being `` too slow to protect people in care homes '' .
He then referred to official advice in place until March 12 which said it remained `` very unlikely '' that people in care homes would become infected .
Mr Johnson hit back : `` No , it was n't true that the advice said that , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes ahead of the general lockdown . ''
He added : `` And a huge exercise in testing is going on - a further £600 million , I can announce today , for infection control in care homes .
`` And , yes , it is absolutely true that the number of casualties has been too high , but I can tell the House , as I told ( Sir Keir ) last week and indeed this week , the number of outbreaks is down and the number of fatalities in care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IT HAPPENED : OUR PMQs LIVE BLOG But the Labour leader has now written to the Prime Minister , demanding he return to the Commons to `` correct the record '' .
He wrote : `` At this time of national crisis , it is more important than ever that Government ministers are accurate in the information they give .
`` Given this , I expect you to come to the House of Commons at the earliest opportunity to correct the record and to recognise that this was official Government guidance regarding care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader in a letter of his own , the Prime Minister said he was `` disappointed '' at the claims made by his opposite number .
He hit back at Sir Keir , and claimed he had “ inaccurately and selectively quoted from Public Health England guidance ” in the Commons .
With tensions over the exchange boiling over , Mr Johnson added in his letter : `` I would remind you of the commitment you made , when you became Leader of the Opposition , to work constructively with the Government in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The public expect us to work together . ''
From the 6,035 deaths linked to coronavirus and registered in the week to May 1 , 2,423 ( 40 percent ) were in care homes , compared to 3,214 ( 53 percent ) in hospitals .
READ MORE : Coronavirus map LIVE : New hotspots emerge as cases surge Analysis from official figures now suggests there have actually been a total of 40,000 deaths related to the pandemic in the UK .
The Prime Minister also admitted during PMQs there is `` much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress '' around the situation in care homes .
Sir Keir had said : `` The Daily Telegraph this week carried the following quote from a cardiologist - 'we discharged known , suspected and unknown cases into care homes which were unprepared with no formal warning that patients were infected , no testing available and no PPE to prevent transmission .
`` We actively ceded this into the very population that as most vulnerable ' .
`` Does the Prime Minister accept that the cardiologist is right about this ? ''
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`` And we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes and that testing is now being ramped up . ''
The Prime Minister had earlier lashed out at Sir Keir during PMQs after the Labour leader challenged him on not publishing international comparisons on death tolls from coronavirus in Tuesday 's briefing .
The Labour leader said : `` Yesterday the overall figures given at the press conference for those that had died from COVID-19 was 32,692 .
Each one a tragedy .
Boris Johnson replied : `` The UK has been going through an unprecedented , once-in-a-century epidemic and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which I 'm advised are premature because the correct and dial way to make these comparisons will be when we have all the excess death totals for all the relevant countries . ''
`` I 'm not going to try and pretend to the House that the figures when they are finally confirmed are anything but stark and deeply , deeply horrifying .
`` What I can tell the House is that we are getting those numbers down , the deaths are coming down , the number of hospital admissions are coming down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international comparisons , I 'm afraid he will have to contain his impatience . ''

PMQs: Johnson tells Starmer care home comments are ‘not true’
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday suggested deaths in care homes accounted for around 40 percent of coronavirus-related fatalities registered in England and Wales in the week ending May 1. In the Commons, Boris Johnson announced a £600million investment in coronavirus infection control in English care homes and admitted the number of deaths among residents has been "too high".
As he tried to defend his handling of the crisis, the Prime Minister insisted the number of infections and deaths from coronavirus in care homes is now "well down". But Sir Keir Starmer accused the Government of being "too slow to protect people in care homes". He then referred to official advice in place until March 12 which said it remained "very unlikely" that people in care homes would become infected. Mr Johnson hit back: "No, it wasn't true that the advice said that, and actually we brought the lockdown in care homes ahead of the general lockdown." He added: "And a huge exercise in testing is going on - a further £600 million, I can announce today, for infection control in care homes. "And, yes, it is absolutely true that the number of casualties has been too high, but I can tell the House, as I told (Sir Keir) last week and indeed this week, the number of outbreaks is down and the number of fatalities in care homes is now well down." AS IT HAPPENED: OUR PMQs LIVE BLOG
Keir Starmer has written to Boris Johnson, demanding he return to the House of Commons and apologise
The Labour leader accused the Government of being 'too slow to protect people in care homes'
But the Labour leader has now written to the Prime Minister, demanding he return to the Commons to "correct the record". He wrote: "At this time of national crisis, it is more important than ever that Government ministers are accurate in the information they give. "Given this, I expect you to come to the House of Commons at the earliest opportunity to correct the record and to recognise that this was official Government guidance regarding care homes." Responding to the Labour leader in a letter of his own, the Prime Minister said he was "disappointed" at the claims made by his opposite number. He hit back at Sir Keir, and claimed he had “inaccurately and selectively quoted from Public Health England guidance” in the Commons. With tensions over the exchange boiling over, Mr Johnson added in his letter: "I would remind you of the commitment you made, when you became Leader of the Opposition, to work constructively with the Government in the face of this unprecedented pandemic. "The public expect us to work together." From the 6,035 deaths linked to coronavirus and registered in the week to May 1, 2,423 (40 percent) were in care homes, compared to 3,214 (53 percent) in hospitals. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: New hotspots emerge as cases surge
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The Labour leader has written to the Prime Minister to ask him to 'correct the record'
Analysis from official figures now suggests there have actually been a total of 40,000 deaths related to the pandemic in the UK. The Prime Minister also admitted during PMQs there is "much more to do but we are making progress" around the situation in care homes. Sir Keir had said: "The Daily Telegraph this week carried the following quote from a cardiologist - 'we discharged known, suspected and unknown cases into care homes which were unprepared with no formal warning that patients were infected, no testing available and no PPE to prevent transmission. "We actively ceded this into the very population that as most vulnerable'. "Does the Prime Minister accept that the cardiologist is right about this?" DON'T MISS
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Mr Johnson replied: "I have the upmost respect for all our medical professionals who are doing an extraordinary job in very difficult circumstances but what I can tell the House is that actually the number of discharges from hospitals into care homes went down in March and April. "And we had a system of testing people going into care homes and that testing is now being ramped up." The Prime Minister had earlier lashed out at Sir Keir during PMQs after the Labour leader challenged him on not publishing international comparisons on death tolls from coronavirus in Tuesday's briefing. The Labour leader said: "Yesterday the overall figures given at the press conference for those that had died from COVID-19 was 32,692. Each one a tragedy.
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Boris Johnson announced the UK's plan to ease lockdown measures
"For many weeks the UK has compared the UK number to other countries. "Last week I showed the Prime Minister his own slide, showing the UK now has the highest death total in Europe and second highest in the world. "A version of this slide has been shown at the No10 press conference every day since March 30. That's seven weeks. "Yesterday the Government stopped publishing the international comparisons and the slide is gone. Why?"
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--EU catastrophe: European nations 'stealing PPE from each other' as crisis ravages Brussels

EU member states faced a shortage of medical supplies at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as George Galloway has exposed the infighting inside the bloc over the past few months .
He launched a scathing attack on the EU for leaving countries without PPE and explained they are far from a union .
The former Labour MP accused Brussels leadership of a catastrophe with no intention of sharing the financial burden .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Galloway said : `` I think it 's been a catastrophe all around but for the EU in particular , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst affected countries .
`` The U in EU is a misnomer .
Its ferrets in a sack .
`` No one is standing with anyone else .
In fact , members of the EU are stealing , like thieves , the medical material and ventilators destined for other EU countires .
`` Of course they have no intention of sharing the financial burden fairly across the membership of the EU . ''
READ MORE : EU fishing row : How abuse of bloc 's regulations exposed 'farcical laws His comments come as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allocate new sources of revenue to the EU 's long-term budget to help finance an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic , its head said on Wednesday .
In a draft resolution , to be voted on later this week , the European parliament had threatened to withhold its approval for the upcoming seven-year EU spending plan unless governments dedicate new tax streams to it .
The EU does not have the power to impose taxes , but governments can agree to permanently allocate some of their revenue streams to the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sugar levies and a slice of national value-added tax .
These revenues , along with national contributions , are called own resources and make up the trillion-dollar seven-year EU budget , the Multi-annual Financial Framework ( MFF ) .
The MFF finances EU policies to equalise living standards across the 27-nation bloc as well as the EU 's agriculture policy , investment in research , development and education , and the projection of the bloc 's soft power around the globe through development and aid programmes .
European Commission President Ursula von @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 2021-2027 budget on May 20 , together with a plan for a recovery fund to help the EU restart its economy after what is set to be its deepest ever recession this year .
`` Together with our next MFF , ( the recovery plan ) will be the ambitious answer Europe needs .
An answer that will include new 'own resources ' that we need in our budget , '' she told parliament .
The new resources are needed because money for the recovery is to be borrowed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rating to ensure the lowest borrowing cost .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ include a common consolidated corporate tax base , taxes on digital services , a financial transaction tax , income from the EU emissions trading scheme , a levy on plastics , or a levy on products imported to the EU that were produced under lower CO2 emissions standards than in the EU .
It will be up to EU governments to decide if they agree to any of these options .
The bulk of the recovery money is intended to go to investment in the transition to a climate-neutral and a digitalised and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , von der Leyen said .

George Galloway: EU countries are 'stealing' PPE from each other
EU member states faced a shortage of medical supplies at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as George Galloway has exposed the infighting inside the bloc over the past few months. He launched a scathing attack on the EU for leaving countries without PPE and explained they are far from a union. The former Labour MP accused Brussels leadership of a catastrophe with no intention of sharing the financial burden.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Galloway said: "I think it's been a catastrophe all around but for the EU in particular, it has devasted the EU's standing in the worst affected countries. "The U in EU is a misnomer. It's ferrets in a sack. "No one is standing with anyone else. In fact, members of the EU are stealing, like thieves, the medical material and ventilators destined for other EU countires. "Of course they have no intention of sharing the financial burden fairly across the membership of the EU." READ MORE: EU fishing row: How abuse of bloc's regulations exposed 'farcical laws
EU member states faced a shortage of medical supplies at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic
Mr Galloway claimed EU states stole PPE from each other
His comments come as the EU executive will ask member states to allocate new sources of revenue to the EU's long-term budget to help finance an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic, its head said on Wednesday. In a draft resolution, to be voted on later this week, the European parliament had threatened to withhold its approval for the upcoming seven-year EU spending plan unless governments dedicate new tax streams to it. The EU does not have the power to impose taxes, but governments can agree to permanently allocate some of their revenue streams to the EU, as they have with customs duties and sugar levies and a slice of national value-added tax. These revenues, along with national contributions, are called own resources and make up the trillion-dollar seven-year EU budget, the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF).
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The MFF finances EU policies to equalise living standards across the 27-nation bloc as well as the EU's agriculture policy, investment in research, development and education, and the projection of the bloc's soft power around the globe through development and aid programmes. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present a new proposal for the 2021-2027 budget on May 20, together with a plan for a recovery fund to help the EU restart its economy after what is set to be its deepest ever recession this year. "Together with our next MFF, (the recovery plan) will be the ambitious answer Europe needs. An answer that will include new 'own resources' that we need in our budget," she told parliament. The new resources are needed because money for the recovery is to be borrowed by the Commission on the market using its triple-A rating to ensure the lowest borrowing cost. DON'T MISS Brexit block: Lord Adonis sparks backlash after demanding delay [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Brexit block: Lord Adonis sparks backlash after demanding delay – '17.4million disagree!'

In a post on Twitter , Lord Adonis indicated the whole nation wanted the UK to extend the negotiating period beyond December 31 – however , the ardent Remainer was quickly reminded that this was not the case by furious Brexiteers .
The Labour Life Peer wrote on Twitter : “ The Brexit transition period should obviously be extended .
No-one serious thinks otherwise.
” The comments made by the 57-year-old sparked outrage amongst Brexiteers , who insisted 17.4 million people voted for Britain to leave the bloc back in the historic 2016 EU referendum .
One user said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they disagree.
” A second said : “ No chance .
Delayed by Remainers for far too long already .
`` I voted Conservative for first time ever to escape FOM [ freedom of movement ] .
Delay is not acceptable.
” A third user said : “ What a shame then that our government appear to think differently.
” A fourth said : ” You are clearly hard of hearing so let me spell it out for you : There will be NO extension to the transition period .
Hope that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union in January , however , both sides have until December 31 to negotiate its future trading relationship .
A more critical deadline is fast approaching as the UK and the EU have until June to decide whether the negotiating period should be extended for up to two years .
Downing Street has constantly insisted the UK would not ask for an extension despite the current global coronavirus crisis and calls from EU leaders to do so .
Lord Adonis has been a constant advocate for Britain remaining part of the European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it even more important that the UK has close ties with Brussels .
Earlier this month , he wrote in The New European : “ Europe ’ s challenges today are in many ways as great as 1945 and 1989 .
“ The European Union remains indispensable and Boris Johnson ’ s intention to crash out looks worse with each passing week .
READ MORE : Coronavirus : COVID-19 victim reveals unusual sign when breathing in “ For more than anything , the coronavirus pandemic exposes the existential threat to our whole way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Putin ’ s Russia and Trump ’ s America .
“ Europe ’ s health , trade , democracy and security are all at stake .
The EU will be central to Europe ’ s recovery and international clout once the lockdown is lifted , country by country.
” This afternoon at PMQs Prime Minister Boris Johnson shut down any talk of an extension and insisted the British people want Brexit over with .
In the House of Commons , the SNP 's Stewart Hosie said : `` Both COVID and Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy and while we hope , as COVID ends , global trade will bounce back , there is no guarantee that will happen quickly .
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In a post on Twitter, Lord Adonis indicated the whole nation wanted the UK to extend the negotiating period beyond December 31 – however, the ardent Remainer was quickly reminded that this was not the case by furious Brexiteers. The Labour Life Peer wrote on Twitter: “The Brexit transition period should obviously be extended. No-one serious thinks otherwise.”
The comments made by the 57-year-old sparked outrage amongst Brexiteers, who insisted 17.4 million people voted for Britain to leave the bloc back in the historic 2016 EU referendum. One user said: “17.4 million citizens are serious, and they disagree.” A second said: “No chance. Delayed by Remainers for far too long already. "I voted Conservative for first time ever to escape FOM [freedom of movement]. Delay is not acceptable.”
Lord Adonis has called on the UK to extend the Brexit transition period
Lord Adonis sparked fury on social media following his comments
A third user said: “What a shame then that our government appear to think differently.” A fourth said: ”You are clearly hard of hearing so let me spell it out for you: There will be NO extension to the transition period. Hope that helps.” Britain officially left the European Union in January, however, both sides have until December 31 to negotiate its future trading relationship. A more critical deadline is fast approaching as the UK and the EU have until June to decide whether the negotiating period should be extended for up to two years.
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Boris Johnson's Brexit negotiator David Frost alongside Michel Barnier
Downing Street has constantly insisted the UK would not ask for an extension despite the current global coronavirus crisis and calls from EU leaders to do so. Lord Adonis has been a constant advocate for Britain remaining part of the European Union and insisted the coronavirus crisis has made it even more important that the UK has close ties with Brussels. Earlier this month, he wrote in The New European: “Europe’s challenges today are in many ways as great as 1945 and 1989. “The European Union remains indispensable and Boris Johnson’s intention to crash out looks worse with each passing week. READ MORE: Coronavirus: COVID-19 victim reveals unusual sign when breathing in
Boris Johnson has repeatedly ruled out a Brexit extension
“For more than anything, the coronavirus pandemic exposes the existential threat to our whole way of life of Xi’s China, Putin’s Russia and Trump’s America. “Europe’s health, trade, democracy and security are all at stake. The EU will be central to Europe’s recovery and international clout once the lockdown is lifted, country by country.” This afternoon at PMQs Prime Minister Boris Johnson shut down any talk of an extension and insisted the British people want Brexit over with. In the House of Commons, the SNP's Stewart Hosie said: "Both COVID and Brexit is suppressing trade, damaging jobs and the economy and while we hope, as COVID ends, global trade will bounce back, there is no guarantee that will happen quickly. DON'T MISS Flights: Instagram video shows the dramatic changes to air travel [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--Rees-Mogg demands MPs return to work in furious rant as he accuses Labour of 'hiding'

In a furious rant addressing the Commons , the leader of the House accused Labour Party MPs of trying to delay legislation being approved by Parliament by fighting for the continuation of a virtual system adopted in an attempt to fight the spreading of coronavirus .
Mr Rees-Mogg claimed MPs must return to work as their job is ineffective from work in the proper scrutiny of the Government .
He said : “ The Government ’ s advice is quite clear : work from home if you can .
“ And Mr Speaker , as you made clear , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to continue to work from home even with the House of Commons operating in physical form .
“ Indeed , very few additional plans will need to be put in place on the premises , members of staff will be able to continue working from home and the overwhelming majority of the House community will be able to continue to work from home , the exception being Members of Parliament themselves .
“ Why is that ?
Because the Government ’ s advice is if you need to go to work you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Jacob Rees-Mogg sparks fury over plans to order MPs back “ And we ’ ve seen in this Parliament , in this House today , the ineffectiveness of scrutiny in comparison to what we see when this House is operating in the normal way .
“ We have no flexibility of questions , the questions are all listed in advance , the ability for people to come in , to join in the debate .
“ There is no cross-cutting of debate , no ability to advance arguments or take them forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made one after another .
“ That ’ s not the House of Commons in its proper duty , in its proper role of scrutiny of the Government.
” He continued : “ But then there ’ s the other side of it .
Where are the bill committees ?
“ How are bills progressing ?
What is happening to the legislative agenda that this Government was elected on in December ?
Or do we just ignore our constituents , ignore the voters and not get on with a proper parliamentary , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our democratic system is not an essential one , is not the lifeblood of our nation , is not how the Government is held to account in a time of crisis , it ’ s one that I think is surprising and it ’ s extraordinary that it should be held by members of the Opposition .
“ That they should not wish to be here , challenging the Government , holding them to account , that they wish to hide behind .
“ A veneer , a virtual Parliament so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his statement in the Commons , opposition MPs lamented the idea and branded it `` crazy '' .
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“ Well , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideal , but it ’ s working .
There is no rationale for this.
” SNP MP for Central Ayrshire and Shadow Secretary of State Health Philippa Whitford also said : “ Crazy !
House of Commons chamber only allows 50 MPs at safe distance .
`` Virtual ’ chamber can add 120 .
No mention of MPs in shielding or vulnerable groups who will be disenfranchised !
Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife , Wendy Chamberlain also said : “ The current advice is that people should work at home if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs can .
`` As yet , the government has published no guidance as to how MPs and staff are meant to keep a two metres distance from each other whilst working in parliament .
`` Perhaps most worryingly of all , MPs and staff would be further filling up public transport networks and presumably travelling back and forth to communities all over the country . ''

Jacob Rees-Mogg calls on MPs to return to House of Commons
In a furious rant addressing the Commons, the leader of the House accused Labour Party MPs of trying to delay legislation being approved by Parliament by fighting for the continuation of a virtual system adopted in an attempt to fight the spreading of coronavirus. Mr Rees-Mogg claimed MPs must return to work as their job is ineffective from work in the proper scrutiny of the Government.
He said: “The Government’s advice is quite clear: work from home if you can. “And Mr Speaker, as you made clear, many members of the House staff will be able to continue to work from home even with the House of Commons operating in physical form. “Indeed, very few additional plans will need to be put in place on the premises, members of staff will be able to continue working from home and the overwhelming majority of the House community will be able to continue to work from home, the exception being Members of Parliament themselves. “Why is that? Because the Government’s advice is if you need to go to work you must go to work. READ MORE: Jacob Rees-Mogg sparks fury over plans to order MPs back
Jacob Rees-Mogg calls on MPs to return to work in the House of Commons
Jacob Rees-Mogg accused Labour of hiding behind coronavirus
“And we’ve seen in this Parliament, in this House today, the ineffectiveness of scrutiny in comparison to what we see when this House is operating in the normal way. “We have no flexibility of questions, the questions are all listed in advance, the ability for people to come in, to join in the debate. “There is no cross-cutting of debate, no ability to advance arguments or take them forward. Simply a series of prepared statements made one after another. “That’s not the House of Commons in its proper duty, in its proper role of scrutiny of the Government.” He continued: “But then there’s the other side of it. Where are the bill committees? BACK BRITAIN'S BRAVE NHS HEROES - CLICK HERE NOW
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“How are bills progressing? What is happening to the legislative agenda that this Government was elected on in December? Or do we just ignore our constituents, ignore the voters and not get on with a proper parliamentary, a proper democratic system? “The idea that our democratic system is not an essential one, is not the lifeblood of our nation, is not how the Government is held to account in a time of crisis, it’s one that I think is surprising and it’s extraordinary that it should be held by members of the Opposition. “That they should not wish to be here, challenging the Government, holding them to account, that they wish to hide behind. “A veneer, a virtual Parliament so that legislation is not progressed with.” Ahead of his statement in the Commons, opposition MPs lamented the idea and branded it "crazy". DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-13--'People want Brexit done!' Boris Johnson slaps down SNP's relentless demand to delay talks

Speaking during PMQs in the Commons , the SNP MP argued that as both Brexit and coronavirus will damage the UK 's economy in the short term , the Prime Minister has the chance to delay the potentially damaging effects of leaving the EU by asking the Brussels bloc for an extension to the talks .
He said : `` Both COVID and Brexit is suppressing trade , damaging jobs and the economy and while we hope , as COVID ends , global trade will bounce back , there is no guarantee that will happen quickly .
`` The Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this damage by seeking an extension to the Brexit transitional period .
`` Can he explain to the House why he is being so negligent in not seeking that transitional extension now ? ''
But Mr Johnson hit back : `` I think a lot of people in this country do n't want to see the Brexit argument reopened .
`` They want to see it settled , they want to see it done , and that is what this Government intends to do . ''
READ MORE : Brexit : How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ahead of PMQs , Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis also rejected opposition calls for an extension to the Brexit transition period .
Speaking during Commons Northern Ireland questions , SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood asked : `` Given all that is happening right now , is it surely not the time to begin to agree to a transition period extension so that we can finally get a proper agreement around Brexit ?
`` Because this is n't possible to do in our view at this time . ''
Mr Lewis responded : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the ( European ) Commission should be requiring a permanent presence in Belfast to monitor the implementation of the protocol .
`` We are focused on and determined to ensure we fulfil all of our obligations to deliver on the protocol and no , I think the best way we can give certainty and confirmation for business , is to follow through and deliver on our promise to make sure we leave and have everything in place for the end of December this year . ''
SNP MP Kirsten Oswald ( East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brexit transition period , asking : `` With COVID-19 consuming so much effort internationally , does the Secretary of State not agree that the EU simply wo n't indulge further UK Government brinkmanship on transition ?
`` The resulting cliff edge will be a step too far for many Northern Irish businesses , so why is his Government pushing ahead with its reckless timetable despite widespread support across the political divide for an extension ? ''
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“ There 's a very clear position for the British public , we stated in just December last year , to see things done so that we as a country can move forward .
`` It 's in both our interest and the EU 's interest to be ready to move forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think we can give business , and we 're focused on giving business , is that unfettered access for Northern Ireland businesses with the rest of the UK and we will do that through the Northern Ireland protocol . ''
The UK Government is adamant it will meet the December 31 deadline to strike a trade deal with the EU as talks between UK 's David Frost and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier resumed on Monday .

PMQs: Boris Johnson vows to keep Brexit argument ‘settled’
Speaking during PMQs in the Commons, the SNP MP argued that as both Brexit and coronavirus will damage the UK's economy in the short term, the Prime Minister has the chance to delay the potentially damaging effects of leaving the EU by asking the Brussels bloc for an extension to the talks. He said: "Both COVID and Brexit is suppressing trade, damaging jobs and the economy and while we hope, as COVID ends, global trade will bounce back, there is no guarantee that will happen quickly.
"The Prime Minister, though, could mitigate some of this damage by seeking an extension to the Brexit transitional period. "Can he explain to the House why he is being so negligent in not seeking that transitional extension now?" But Mr Johnson hit back: "I think a lot of people in this country don't want to see the Brexit argument reopened. "They want to see it settled, they want to see it done, and that is what this Government intends to do." READ MORE: Brexit: How Switzerland said joining EU would 'damage economy'
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Brexit news: SNP's Stewart Hosie called for an extension to the talks with the EU
Ahead of PMQs, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis also rejected opposition calls for an extension to the Brexit transition period. Speaking during Commons Northern Ireland questions, SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood asked: "Given all that is happening right now, is it surely not the time to begin to agree to a transition period extension so that we can finally get a proper agreement around Brexit? "Because this isn't possible to do in our view at this time." Mr Lewis responded: "First of all there is no reason why the (European) Commission should be requiring a permanent presence in Belfast to monitor the implementation of the protocol.
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"We are focused on and determined to ensure we fulfil all of our obligations to deliver on the protocol and no, I think the best way we can give certainty and confirmation for business, is to follow through and deliver on our promise to make sure we leave and have everything in place for the end of December this year." SNP MP Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire) also raised a query on the Brexit transition period, asking: "With COVID-19 consuming so much effort internationally, does the Secretary of State not agree that the EU simply won't indulge further UK Government brinkmanship on transition? "The resulting cliff edge will be a step too far for many Northern Irish businesses, so why is his Government pushing ahead with its reckless timetable despite widespread support across the political divide for an extension?" DON'T MISS: How Brussels did NOT save stocks but crushed UK fishing [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-14--No chance! Economist reveals why UK will NEVER request Brexit extension

Brexiteer Patrick Minford , an economics professor at the University of Cardiff , also tipped the UK to thrive economically once it severs ties with the bloc , suggesting the nation will emerge more competitive as a result .
And he also predicted `` turmoil '' for the EU 's financial markets if the UK leaves without a deal in place .
Prof Minford , speaking to German magazine Economy Week about the way forward , said : `` Boris Johnson 's government is determined to end the transition phase at the end of the year .
`` Contrary to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not request to extend the transition phase .
`` For Johnson , that would be political suicide . ''
If no trade deal looked likely , and given the alternative of a further delay , Mr Johnson would walk away , to the detriment of the EU , Prof Minford predicted .
He explained : `` In this case , the damage would primarily affect the EU . ''
`` It is not decisive for the prosperity in Great Britain that we are part of the EU single market , which isolates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that we conduct free trade with as many countries in the world as possible .
`` If there is no agreement , the EU and the UK will levy tariffs on bilateral trade . ''
The difference would come with the respective trading relationships of the UK and the EU with the rest of the world , Prof Minford said .
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Fishing fury as Scotland accused of failing to act He warned : `` They continue to be protected by the EU 's common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut costs and prices .
`` This makes it difficult for them to survive on the British market , especially since their goods are made more expensive by British customs .
`` If there is no free trade agreement between the EU and the UK , the EU will suffer the greater harm . ''
Asked whether there was any risk of collateral damage to the UK 's financial sector , Prof Minford referred to ongoing row between northern and southern countries over debt mutualisation - so-called coronabonds .

Michael Gove outlines cost of extending Brexit transition period
Brexiteer Patrick Minford, an economics professor at the University of Cardiff, also tipped the UK to thrive economically once it severs ties with the bloc, suggesting the nation will emerge more competitive as a result. And he also predicted "turmoil" for the EU's financial markets if the UK leaves without a deal in place. Prof Minford, speaking to German magazine Economy Week about the way forward, said: "Boris Johnson's government is determined to end the transition phase at the end of the year.
"Contrary to what some Brexit opponents hope, he will not request to extend the transition phase. "For Johnson, that would be political suicide." If no trade deal looked likely, and given the alternative of a further delay, Mr Johnson would walk away, to the detriment of the EU, Prof Minford predicted.
Boris Johnson will never accept a further delay, said Professor Minford
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
He explained: "In this case, the damage would primarily affect the EU." "It is not decisive for the prosperity in Great Britain that we are part of the EU single market, which isolates itself from the rest of the world, but that we conduct free trade with as many countries in the world as possible. "If there is no agreement, the EU and the UK will levy tariffs on bilateral trade." The difference would come with the respective trading relationships of the UK and the EU with the rest of the world, Prof Minford said.
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Prof Minford warned Brussels could not expect the UK to comply with its fishing policies
EU negotiator Michel Barnier and UK counterpart David Frost
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
He warned: "They continue to be protected by the EU's common external tariff, which reduces pressure to cut costs and prices. "This makes it difficult for them to survive on the British market, especially since their goods are made more expensive by British customs. "If there is no free trade agreement between the EU and the UK, the EU will suffer the greater harm." Asked whether there was any risk of collateral damage to the UK's financial sector, Prof Minford referred to ongoing row between northern and southern countries over debt mutualisation - so-called coronabonds.
The impact of a hard Brexit across the bloc
He said: "The problems are more on the EU side. "The coronavirus crisis will further increase the number of bad loans in the bank balance sheets in southern Europe, where problem loans have so far been the problem. "The banks there are therefore dependent on the support of the ECB.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-14--Varadkar shamed: Irish leader under fire over 'ridiculous' plot to cling to power

And John McGuinness urged Mr Varadkar to `` tell the truth '' about the impact the ongoing coronavirus pandemic would have on the country .
Mr Varadkar 's Fine Gael and Fianna Fail , led by Micheal Martin , last month published a 24-page framework agreement paving the way for a coalition - but need the support of others , given their combined total of seats in the 160-seat Dail , Ireland 's legislature , is 72 .
However , there has so far been little sign Mr Varadkar is prepared to countenance inviting Sinn Fein , led by Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February 's election , to join the Government , instead courting support from Labour and the Greens .
Speaking to RTE 's Sarah McInerney , Mr McGuinness , a TD for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency , said all three parties should `` get together and form a government '' .
He added : `` Fine Gael lost the election , Fianna Fail lost seats , and Sinn Fein had a good election .
`` I see no good reason why , in these economic circumstances that we should n't have a government made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They should get on with it and start talking . ''
`` It is ridiculous that we would spend so long talking to two single parties without exploring the input of others . ''
Mr McGuinness also issued a stark warning to both his own party leader and Mr Varadkar .
He explained : `` If we continue to grapple with the old style of politics and if we do n't fulfil our promise that we will bring about reform and change in their interest then we will have failed .
`` To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no austerity , no increase in taxes and that we wo n't impose anything on you that you do n't like is simply not telling them the truth . ''
Speaking later on the same programme , Sinn Fein 's Pearse Doherty , TD for Donegal , emphasised his party 's wish to be included .
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`` One made up of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael is about power and will not deliver the change people voted for , and I agree with John that this is about exclusion . ''
Talks between Fine Fail , Fine Gael and the Greens entered their third day yesterday , with both Mr Varadkar and Mr Martin also having written to Labour leader Alan Kelly in a bid to enlist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finance Paschal Donohoe concluded a briefing with negotiators from all three involved parties on the economic challenges posed by coronavirus - including a predicted budget deficit which could rise to €29bn - Mr Varadkar said is was `` impossible to predict '' what the financial impact would ultimately be .
He said : `` Nobody knows how long this pandemic is going to last .
Nobody knows what form the pandemic will take - whether there will be a second wave .
`` I think economic forecasts mean very little at the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realm of astrology .
Describing Mr Donohoe 's briefing as an `` honest appraisal '' , he added : `` It is not going to come as a shock to anyone '' .
Whichever Government came , `` difficult choices '' lay ahead , Mr Varadkar added , with the `` right choice '' being to get people back to work and reopening the economy .

Fianna Fáil's McGuinness on coalition after 2020 Irish election
And John McGuinness urged Mr Varadkar to "tell the truth" about the impact the ongoing coronavirus pandemic would have on the country. Mr Varadkar's Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, led by Micheal Martin, last month published a 24-page framework agreement paving the way for a coalition - but need the support of others, given their combined total of seats in the 160-seat Dail, Ireland's legislature, is 72. However, there has so far been little sign Mr Varadkar is prepared to countenance inviting Sinn Fein, led by Mary Lou McDonald, which won 35 seats in February's election, to join the Government, instead courting support from Labour and the Greens.
Speaking to RTE's Sarah McInerney, Mr McGuinness, a TD for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency, said all three parties should "get together and form a government". He added: "Fine Gael lost the election, Fianna Fail lost seats, and Sinn Fein had a good election. "I see no good reason why, in these economic circumstances that we shouldn't have a government made up of these three parties.
Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
John McGuinness, pictured in 2016
"They should get on with it and start talking." "It is ridiculous that we would spend so long talking to two single parties without exploring the input of others." Mr McGuinness also issued a stark warning to both his own party leader and Mr Varadkar. READ MORE: Russian invasion: Fury as 11 supertrawlers plunder UK fish stocks
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He explained: "If we continue to grapple with the old style of politics and if we don't fulfil our promise that we will bring about reform and change in their interest then we will have failed. "To tell the electorate that there will be no austerity, no increase in taxes and that we won't impose anything on you that you don't like is simply not telling them the truth." Speaking later on the same programme, Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal, emphasised his party's wish to be included. DON'T MISS
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He said: "We are willing to talk to anybody and everyone, but it has to be a government for change. "One made up of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael is about power and will not deliver the change people voted for, and I agree with John that this is about exclusion." Talks between Fine Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens entered their third day yesterday, with both Mr Varadkar and Mr Martin also having written to Labour leader Alan Kelly in a bid to enlist his support. Speaking after Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe concluded a briefing with negotiators from all three involved parties on the economic challenges posed by coronavirus - including a predicted budget deficit which could rise to €29bn - Mr Varadkar said is was "impossible to predict" what the financial impact would ultimately be.
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He said: "Nobody knows how long this pandemic is going to last. Nobody knows what form the pandemic will take - whether there will be a second wave. "I think economic forecasts mean very little at the moment unfortunately - it's almost in the realm of astrology. Describing Mr Donohoe's briefing as an "honest appraisal", he added: "It is not going to come as a shock to anyone". Whichever Government came, "difficult choices" lay ahead, Mr Varadkar added, with the "right choice" being to get people back to work and reopening the economy.
Roisin Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-14--Boris Johnson confirms post-Brexit border checks on goods crossing Irish Sea

The revelation came in a letter by the government to Stormont – the Northern Irish parliament – that said there would be border control points in three NI ports , according to the Guardian .
These ports are said to be at Belfast , Warrenpoint , and Larne .
A Cabinet Office spokesman told Express.co.uk this morning : `` We have always been clear that there will be requirements for live animals and agri-food , building on what already happens at ports like Larne and Belfast .
`` We want to work with NI businesses and the Executive to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Protocol puts legal obligations on both sides .
We are committed to complying with ours , just as we expect the EU to comply with theirs . ''
The news was reportedly confirmed at a select committee session in Belfast yesterday .
Declan Kearney , a junior minister in Northern Ireland ’ s executive office , gave an update to members of the local assembly .
He said the UK government “ has confirmed it will urgently put in place detailed plans with the executive , which does include the physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Guardian .
In November 2019 , Boris Johnson was filmed talking to exporters in Northern Ireland .
One of the exporters asked Johnson whether or not his firm would need to complete extra forms in order to send goods across the Irish Sea after Brexit .
The Guardian reports that Johnson told the exporter : “ You will absolutely not.
” He then reportedly said that if any business is asked to fill in such customs declarations then the business should phone the Prime Minister and he would “ direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bin ” .
It appeared to be a contradiction of what Brexit secretary Steve Barclay had said earlier that year – namely that “ exit summary declarations will be required in terms of NI to GB ” under the government ’ s Brexit deal at the time .
Under the Brexit deal , Northern Ireland will continue to follow EU rules of agricultural and manufactured goods despite the rest of Britain no longer following those same rules when 2020 comes to a close .
The BBC reports that a spokesman for the Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always ” said that there would be “ requirements ” for some trade crossing the Irish Sea , and that “ the protocol puts legal obligations on both sides .
The BBC added : “ We are committed to complying with ours , just as we expect the EU to comply with theirs.
” The BBC also claims that the government has been hard pressed to confirm that there will be border control points ( BCPs ) at Northern Ireland ’ s ports .
DO N'T MISS EU blames UK for Brexit talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] US could stall UK trade talks to review post-Brexit pact with EU [ INSIGHT ] Boris hits back at SNP 's relentless demand to delay EU Brexit talks [ EXPLAINED ] But since the EU has rules on the entry of animals and food products into the single market – to which the NI will remain a part – it looked as though this would always be the case .
In February the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that the UK must begin implementing what he been agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on goods entering the country .
Meanwhile , Sam Lowe , a senior research fellow at the Centre for European Reform , has told the Independent that Boris Johnson could extend the Brexit transition period with the EU in order to secure a trade deal without causing much backlash from voters .
The paper reports that the latest survey from pollster Focaldata has said that 66 percent of voters would support a Brexit deal delay , including 45 percent of Brexit Party supporters .

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The revelation came in a letter by the government to Stormont – the Northern Irish parliament – that said there would be border control points in three NI ports, according to the Guardian. These ports are said to be at Belfast, Warrenpoint, and Larne. A Cabinet Office spokesman told Express.co.uk this morning: "We have always been clear that there will be requirements for live animals and agri-food, building on what already happens at ports like Larne and Belfast.
"We want to work with NI businesses and the Executive to ensure new admin procedures are streamlined and efficient. The Protocol puts legal obligations on both sides. We are committed to complying with ours, just as we expect the EU to comply with theirs." The news was reportedly confirmed at a select committee session in Belfast yesterday. Declan Kearney, a junior minister in Northern Ireland’s executive office, gave an update to members of the local assembly. He said the UK government “has confirmed it will urgently put in place detailed plans with the executive, which does include the physical posts at ports of entry”, according to the Guardian. In November 2019, Boris Johnson was filmed talking to exporters in Northern Ireland.
Some goods between NI and GB will be subject to border checks, allegedly.
One of the exporters asked Johnson whether or not his firm would need to complete extra forms in order to send goods across the Irish Sea after Brexit. The Guardian reports that Johnson told the exporter: “You will absolutely not.” He then reportedly said that if any business is asked to fill in such customs declarations then the business should phone the Prime Minister and he would “direct them to throw that form in the bin”. It appeared to be a contradiction of what Brexit secretary Steve Barclay had said earlier that year – namely that “exit summary declarations will be required in terms of NI to GB” under the government’s Brexit deal at the time. READ MORE: Brexit fishing row: EU greed laid bare by extraordinary fact
The Stormont Parliament building in Belfast, NI
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Under the Brexit deal, Northern Ireland will continue to follow EU rules of agricultural and manufactured goods despite the rest of Britain no longer following those same rules when 2020 comes to a close. The BBC reports that a spokesman for the Cabinet Office said that the government had “always” said that there would be “requirements” for some trade crossing the Irish Sea, and that “the protocol puts legal obligations on both sides. The BBC added: “We are committed to complying with ours, just as we expect the EU to comply with theirs.” The BBC also claims that the government has been hard pressed to confirm that there will be border control points (BCPs) at Northern Ireland’s ports. DON'T MISS
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Irish Sea border checks will occur because of NI abiding by certain EU trade rules while the UK will not.
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But since the EU has rules on the entry of animals and food products into the single market – to which the NI will remain a part – it looked as though this would always be the case. In February the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that the UK must begin implementing what he been agreed regarding Northern Ireland – namely new checks on goods entering the country. Meanwhile, Sam Lowe, a senior research fellow at the Centre for European Reform, has told the Independent that Boris Johnson could extend the Brexit transition period with the EU in order to secure a trade deal without causing much backlash from voters. The paper reports that the latest survey from pollster Focaldata has said that 66 percent of voters would support a Brexit deal delay, including 45 percent of Brexit Party supporters.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the UK will not be extending its Brexit transition period,
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-14--EU catastrophe: European nations 'stealing PPE from each other' as crisis ravages Brussels

EU member states faced a shortage of medical supplies at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as George Galloway has exposed the infighting inside the bloc over the past few months .
He launched a scathing attack on the EU for leaving countries without PPE and explained they are far from a union .
The former Labour MP accused Brussels leadership of a catastrophe with no intention of sharing the financial burden .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Galloway said : `` I think it 's been a catastrophe all around but for the EU in particular , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst affected countries .
`` The U in EU is a misnomer .
It 's ferrets in a sack .
`` No one is standing with anyone else .
In fact , members of the EU are stealing , like thieves , the medical material and ventilators destined for other EU countires .
`` Of course they have no intention of sharing the financial burden fairly across the membership of the EU . ''
READ MORE : EU fishing row : How abuse of bloc 's regulations exposed 'farcical laws His comments come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states to allocate new sources of revenue to the EU 's long-term budget to help finance an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic , its head said on Wednesday .
In a draft resolution , to be voted on later this week , the European parliament had threatened to withhold its approval for the upcoming seven-year EU spending plan unless governments dedicate new tax streams to it .
The EU does not have the power to impose taxes , but governments can agree to permanently allocate some of their revenue streams to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duties and sugar levies and a slice of national value-added tax .
These revenues , along with national contributions , are called own resources and make up the trillion-dollar seven-year EU budget , the Multi-annual Financial Framework ( MFF ) .
The MFF finances EU policies to equalise living standards across the 27-nation bloc as well as the EU 's agriculture policy , investment in research , development and education , and the projection of the bloc 's soft power around the globe through development and aid programmes .
European Commission President Ursula @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposal for the 2021-2027 budget on May 20 , together with a plan for a recovery fund to help the EU restart its economy after what is set to be its deepest ever recession this year .
`` Together with our next MFF , ( the recovery plan ) will be the ambitious answer Europe needs .
An answer that will include new 'own resources ' that we need in our budget , '' she told parliament .
The new resources are needed because money for the recovery is to be borrowed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triple-A rating to ensure the lowest borrowing cost .
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-15--Boris receives backing to offer US huge trade deal concessions – but PM warned be careful

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is reportedly looking at plans to cut tariffs on US agricultural imports to boost progress on a free trade agreement with the US .
In response , Express.co.uk asked its readers if they would support such a move - and the majority backed offering concessions .
The poll , carried out from 12-9pm May 14 , asked : `` Is Boris right to plan huge trade concessions to speed up US trade deal ? ''
The majority of the 3,934 respondents backed the Prime Minister , and voted `` yes '' .
Over half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) said `` yes '' , while 1,549 people ( 39 percent ) said `` no '' .
Four percent of those who responded to the survey ( 164 people ) said “ Don ’ t know ” .
Responding to the poll , one Express reader wrote : `` I 'm happy for Boris to give concessions .
It does n't mean consumers have to buy American goods . ''
One person pointed out a good trade deal will require concessions made from both sides .
They wrote : `` Clearly a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides to make concessions as that is how trade agreement are made .
`` I see no problem with allowing in US food and chlorine washed chicken is as safe a chlorine washed salads which we all eat happily when buying bagged salads .
JUST IN : 'No going back ' Economist explains key reason why Brexit is final '' The important thing to agree is to label food clearly with origin and process details and then let us consumer 's make our own choices .
`` That way the consumer gets what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Another person suggested securing a trade deal with the US would help the UK negotiate an agreement with the EU .
They said : `` Whilst we do n't need the EU , once we have a trade deal secured with the USA , that will focus the EU 's attention and they will then see the wisdom of pulling their finger out . ''
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But others were furious and demanded that no concession were made .
One user wrote : `` No concessions , we must think of our own industries and agricultural sector . ''
Another person drew parallels with the EU , and said : `` Is there a difference from being told what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being told what we have to concede to get a trade deal with the US .

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International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is reportedly looking at plans to cut tariffs on US agricultural imports to boost progress on a free trade agreement with the US. In response, Express.co.uk asked its readers if they would support such a move - and the majority backed offering concessions.
The poll, carried out from 12-9pm May 14, asked: "Is Boris right to plan huge trade concessions to speed up US trade deal?" The majority of the 3,934 respondents backed the Prime Minister, and voted "yes". Over half of respondents, 2,221 people (57 percent) said "yes", while 1,549 people (39 percent) said "no". Four percent of those who responded to the survey (164 people) said “Don’t know”.
Boris Johnson has been given backing to offer the US trade concessions
Brexit news: Britons back making concessions to the US
Responding to the poll, one Express reader wrote: "I'm happy for Boris to give concessions. It doesn't mean consumers have to buy American goods." One person pointed out a good trade deal will require concessions made from both sides. They wrote: "Clearly a good free trade agreement will need both sides to make concessions as that is how trade agreement are made. "I see no problem with allowing in US food and chlorine washed chicken is as safe a chlorine washed salads which we all eat happily when buying bagged salads. JUST IN: 'No going back' Economist explains key reason why Brexit is final
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Liz Truss is reportedly looking to cut tariffs on US agricultural imports
"The important thing to agree is to label food clearly with origin and process details and then let us consumer's make our own choices. "That way the consumer gets what he wants and at the best prices.” Another person suggested securing a trade deal with the US would help the UK negotiate an agreement with the EU. They said: "Whilst we don't need the EU, once we have a trade deal secured with the USA, that will focus the EU's attention and they will then see the wisdom of pulling their finger out." DON'T MISS:
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One reader simply put: "Until we know the outline of the deal no one is yet in a position to comment." But others were furious and demanded that no concession were made. One user wrote: "No concessions, we must think of our own industries and agricultural sector." Another person drew parallels with the EU, and said: "Is there a difference from being told what to do by the EU, or being told what we have to concede to get a trade deal with the US.
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thedailyexpress--2020-05-14--Britons furious after EU threatens legal action over freedom of movement – ‘Grow up!’

This afternoon the European Commission claimed the UK did not notify Brussels ’ about legislative changes that failed “ to comply with EU law on free movement of EU citizens ” .
The European Commission sent a formal notice to the UK - the first stage of infringement proceedings - giving the Government four months to `` address the shortcomings '' it has identified .
Infringement proceedings are launched when an EU country fails to implement EU law .
The process can lead to the European Court of Justice ( ECJ ) imposing financial penalties .
The move by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Express.co.uk readers who let their feelings known on this websites Facebook page .
One user said : “ EU stamping their feet again .
Grow up EU.
” A second reader wrote : “ Desperately grasping , trying to entangle us some more to prevent us from leaving.
” A third commented : “ It ’ s like they are scrambling for every penny they can get .
Maybe you should concentrate on the remaining members.
” A fourth wrote : “ I 've never heard such a load of rubbish in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Clutching at straws.
” Britain officially left the European Union in January , however the UK is bound by EU law during the transition period which expires at the end of the year .
The UK and the EU must decide in June whether to extend the transition period for up to two years .
Downing Street has always insisted Britain will not seek a delay to the negotiating timetable .
On freedom of movement , a statement by the European Commission reads : `` UK national legislation limits the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law in the United Kingdom as well as the possibilities for EU citizens and their family members to appeal administrative decisions restricting free movement rights .
READ MORE : EU crisis : Project has 'no future ' as plans are 'already unravelling' '' The Commission considers that the United Kingdom has thereby breached the Free Movement Directive as well as EU rules on freedom of movement of EU citizens , freedom of movement of workers and freedom of establishment .
`` EU law on free movement of persons continues to apply to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were still an EU Member State during the transition period .
`` Furthermore , the rights of EU citizens resident in the UK after the end of the transition period , as set out in the Withdrawal Agreement , are built on the rights that they currently enjoy in the United Kingdom under EU rules . ''
No chance !
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This afternoon the European Commission claimed the UK did not notify Brussels’ about legislative changes that failed “to comply with EU law on free movement of EU citizens”. The European Commission sent a formal notice to the UK - the first stage of infringement proceedings - giving the Government four months to "address the shortcomings" it has identified.
Infringement proceedings are launched when an EU country fails to implement EU law. The process can lead to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) imposing financial penalties. The move by the bloc has prompted an angry response from Express.co.uk readers who let their feelings known on this websites Facebook page. One user said: “EU stamping their feet again. Grow up EU.”
The European Commission has threatened the UK with legal action
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
A second reader wrote: “Desperately grasping, trying to entangle us some more to prevent us from leaving.” A third commented: “It’s like they are scrambling for every penny they can get. Maybe you should concentrate on the remaining members.” A fourth wrote: “I've never heard such a load of rubbish in my life!” Meanwhile a fifth simply said: “Clutching at straws.”
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Britain's Brexit negotiator David Frost and Michel Barnier
Britain officially left the European Union in January, however the UK is bound by EU law during the transition period which expires at the end of the year. The UK and the EU must decide in June whether to extend the transition period for up to two years. Downing Street has always insisted Britain will not seek a delay to the negotiating timetable. On freedom of movement, a statement by the European Commission reads: "UK national legislation limits the scope of beneficiaries of EU free movement law in the United Kingdom as well as the possibilities for EU citizens and their family members to appeal administrative decisions restricting free movement rights. READ MORE: EU crisis: Project has 'no future' as plans are 'already unravelling'
Boris Johnson has always insisted the UK will not extend the Brexit transition period
"The Commission considers that the United Kingdom has thereby breached the Free Movement Directive as well as EU rules on freedom of movement of EU citizens, freedom of movement of workers and freedom of establishment. "EU law on free movement of persons continues to apply to and in the United Kingdom as if it were still an EU Member State during the transition period. "Furthermore, the rights of EU citizens resident in the UK after the end of the transition period, as set out in the Withdrawal Agreement, are built on the rights that they currently enjoy in the United Kingdom under EU rules." DON'T MISS No chance! Economist reveals why UK will NEVER request Brexit delay [INSIGHT]
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