thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--Brexit freedom begins TODAY: Boris Johnson boasts ‘dawn is breaking’ on new British era

“ This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act , ” he will say .
Mr Johnson is also to convene a Cabinet meeting in Sunderland – the first city to declare for Leave during the 2016 EU referendum count – this morning in a symbolic gesture of his desire to reach out to parts of the UK that have felt ignored by the Westminster establishment .
His keynote address to the nation from 10 Downing Street will be broad on Facebook an hour before the UK ’ s departure from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job as the government – my job – is to bring this country together and take us forward .
“ And the most important thing to say tonight is that this is not an end but a beginning , ” the Prime Minister will say .
He is expected to make a heartfelt appeal for the country to move on from the bitter Remain versus Leave division .
“ It is a moment of real national renewal and change , ” the Prime Minister will say .
“ This is the dawn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer accept that your life chances – your family ’ s life chances – should depend on which part of the country you grow up in .
“ This is the moment when we begin to unite and level up.
” Pointedly , the Prime Minister is not expected to mention the word “ Brexit ” in his speech .
He has told ministers to drop the term as a clear signal of the new era of renewal and break with past divisions .
His address will coincide with the start of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” hour at 11pm displayed on a digital clock projected onto the brickwork of Number 10 Downing Street .
In Brussels , the moment of the UK ’ s departure from the European bloc after 47 years of membership will be marked by the lowering of the Union flag .
Mr Johnson will celebrate the moment with a low-key drinks party for Government staff who have been involved in the Brexit process at Number 10 .
At today ’ s Cabinet meeting in the North East , ministers will discuss the Government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country with increased spending on infrastructure and public services .
Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to emphasise the need to rebalance public spending .
Earlier this week , he wrote to all Cabinet ministers demanding they identify cuts of 5 percent in their departments to redirect cash towards the public ’ s priorities .
Ministers will tomorrow take part in a series of events to highlight Government initiatives around the North of England .
In another move to mark the historic day , the Prime Minister will also become one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minted to mark Brexit .
After tonight ’ s celebrations , the Prime Minister is to immediately turn his attention to his push for a free-trade deal with the EU .
He will set out his negotiating aims in a detailed speech on Monday , warning Brussels he will resist their demands for the UK to remain signed up to a swathe of EU regulations .
The Prime Minister will say the Government will accept post-Brexit border checks rather than continue to accept rules from the bloc , insisting the sovereignty is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s spokesman said yesterday : “ The manifesto on which the Government was elected was very clear that there will be no alignment .
“ We have always been very clear that we are leaving the EU ’ s customs union and single market and that means that businesses will have to prepare for life outside of these .
The manifesto spelt out those two things very clearly .
“ We are leaving the customs union , that means businesses will have to prepare outside of the customs union .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU-UK trade.
” Mr Johnson is to meet staff at the Department for Exiting the EU , which formally ceases to exist at 11pm with its mission completed , to thank them for their work .
In a letter to the civil servants yesterday , he wrote : “ Some of you will have joined near the very beginning of the journey , and others more recently , but without your combined efforts we would not be where we are today.
” The Commons Leader said : `` We do n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a spirit of sympathy to Europe , it would be allowable for some of us at 11pm on Friday to drink some French sparkling wine .
Tory backbencher Peter Bone , a leading Brexiteer , announced plans for introducing a parliamentary Bill seeking to establish an annual “ UK Day ” bank holiday on the closest Friday to June 23 , the anniversary of the 2016 EU referendum .
Raising the idea during business questions , the MP said : `` Next week I intend to introduce a private members ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Friday closest to June 23 every year to be called United Kingdom Day so that a country can celebrate sovereignty and the Union of our four great nations.
” Former Brexit minister Steve Barclay said : `` I will celebrate .
I will allow myself a smile , I ’ ll allow myself that glass of champagne , I will enjoy myself .
But I ’ ll celebrate discreetly , and I will celebrate in a way which is respectful of the genuine sorrow that others are feeling at the same time @ @

Brexit: Boris Johnson says UK will make 'dignified exit' from EU
“This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act,” he will say. Mr Johnson is also to convene a Cabinet meeting in Sunderland – the first city to declare for Leave during the 2016 EU referendum count – this morning in a symbolic gesture of his desire to reach out to parts of the UK that have felt ignored by the Westminster establishment.
His keynote address to the nation from 10 Downing Street will be broad on Facebook an hour before the UK’s departure from the EU at 11pm. “Our job as the government – my job – is to bring this country together and take us forward. “And the most important thing to say tonight is that this is not an end but a beginning,” the Prime Minister will say. He is expected to make a heartfelt appeal for the country to move on from the bitter Remain versus Leave division. “It is a moment of real national renewal and change,” the Prime Minister will say.
Boris Johnson takes us out of the EU tonight
We are leaving tonight at 11pm – the people have spoken
“This is the dawn of a new era in which we no longer accept that your life chances – your family’s life chances – should depend on which part of the country you grow up in. “This is the moment when we begin to unite and level up.” Pointedly, the Prime Minister is not expected to mention the word “Brexit” in his speech. He has told ministers to drop the term as a clear signal of the new era of renewal and break with past divisions. His address will coincide with the start of a 60-minute countdown to “E for Exit” hour at 11pm displayed on a digital clock projected onto the brickwork of Number 10 Downing Street.
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If there is no deal with the EU on December 31, 2020 we leave on no deal
In Brussels, the moment of the UK’s departure from the European bloc after 47 years of membership will be marked by the lowering of the Union flag. Mr Johnson will celebrate the moment with a low-key drinks party for Government staff who have been involved in the Brexit process at Number 10. At today’s Cabinet meeting in the North East, ministers will discuss the Government’s agenda for boosting neglected parts of the country with increased spending on infrastructure and public services. Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to emphasise the need to rebalance public spending. Earlier this week, he wrote to all Cabinet ministers demanding they identify cuts of 5 percent in their departments to redirect cash towards the public’s priorities.
Ministers will tomorrow take part in a series of events to highlight Government initiatives around the North of England. In another move to mark the historic day, the Prime Minister will also become one of the first recipients of the new 50p pieces minted to mark Brexit. After tonight’s celebrations, the Prime Minister is to immediately turn his attention to his push for a free-trade deal with the EU. He will set out his negotiating aims in a detailed speech on Monday, warning Brussels he will resist their demands for the UK to remain signed up to a swathe of EU regulations. The Prime Minister will say the Government will accept post-Brexit border checks rather than continue to accept rules from the bloc, insisting the sovereignty is more important than frictionless trade.
Chancellor Sajid Javid
Mr Johnson’s spokesman said yesterday: “The manifesto on which the Government was elected was very clear that there will be no alignment. “We have always been very clear that we are leaving the EU’s customs union and single market and that means that businesses will have to prepare for life outside of these. The manifesto spelt out those two things very clearly. “We are leaving the customs union, that means businesses will have to prepare outside of the customs union. It will inevitably mean extra processes are required on EU-UK trade.” Mr Johnson is to meet staff at the Department for Exiting the EU, which formally ceases to exist at 11pm with its mission completed, to thank them for their work. In a letter to the civil servants yesterday, he wrote: “Some of you will have joined near the very beginning of the journey, and others more recently, but without your combined efforts we would not be where we are today.”
Jeremy Corbyn sat in the fence re Brexit
Most officials in the closing department are expected to be moved to other Civil Service roles. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn last night claimed Brexit today will leave Britain “at a crossroads”. In a statement ahead of the departure, he said: “Britain’s place in the world will change. The question is what direction we now take.” He added: “We will always want to ensure a close, strong and cooperative relationship with the European Union.” Lib Dem acting leader Sir Ed Davy, in a speech in Manchester, said: “I accept that we lost and we cannot stop Brexit.” He added: “We have pro-European fights ahead of us.” In the Commons yesterday, Tory Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg warned against “triumphalism” in Brexit celebrations but admitted he could raise a glass of English sparkling wine.
Tory backbencher Peter Bone, a leading Brexiteer


thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--‘Mr Brexit!’ Nigel Farage hailed as the most influential figure behind EU exit - poll

Up to 5,332 people agreed Mr Farage packed the most punch when it came to getting the UK over the line and out of Brussels in the Express.co.uk ballot .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson came second with 17 percent of the vote , amounting to 1,097 people .
Former Prime Minister Theresa May got two percent of the vote , which was 72 people .
Michel Barner got one percent of the vote , amounting to 51 participants .
Jacob Rees-Mogg also got one percent , which was 35 votes .
Jean-Claude Juncker , Donald Tusk , Guy Verhofstadt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get enough votes to sway the ballot in their favour .
Data was collected on January 10 between 11.07am and 7.56pm and saw 6,801 people take part .
Comments widely reflected the result of the poll .
One commenter said : “ The most inspirational advocate for leaving the EU was definitely Nigel Farage although the pro-EU establishment will never recognise this , thank you Nigel.
” A second comment read : “ Ask any Remoaner who they hate the most and it is the person responsible for Brexit .
Without Farage they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit.
” Another said : “ Without Nigel it would never have happened.
” A fourth comment said : “ No real contest here was there .
Go Nigel !
!
!
” Another said : “ It was Nigel and Boris should honour him with a top job in proceedings.
” READ NOW : Brexit latest : Britons furious at Juncker ’ s plot to lure UK back to EU [ NEWS ] The Brexit debacle kicked off in 2016 when Prime Minister at the time , David Cameron , held a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EU or leave .
But he resigned when the British public voted to leave , paving the way for Theresa May to take over with the promise to deliver the will of the people .
However , her negotiating skills ended up being disastrous and she finally admitted defeat and resigned when her Brexit deal was rejected three times by MPs .
The former Remainer was succeeded by Boris Johnson on July 24 , 2019 .
In an attempt to push through Brexit , Mr Johnson gained approval from the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
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Despite this setback , Mr Johnson saw huge success in the December general election by winning a Tory majority of 80 .
And his deal was passed by the Commons , Lords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being ratified by the EU last night .
Apart from the array of Prime Ministers during the last few years , there are many other key figures that helped get Brexit done .
In 24 hours Britain will finally leave the EU after three-and-a-half years of wrangling .

Brexit: Colours of Union Jack light up Brussels City Hall
Up to 5,332 people agreed Mr Farage packed the most punch when it came to getting the UK over the line and out of Brussels in the Express.co.uk ballot. Prime Minister Boris Johnson came second with 17 percent of the vote, amounting to 1,097 people. Former Prime Minister Theresa May got two percent of the vote, which was 72 people.
Michel Barner got one percent of the vote, amounting to 51 participants. Jacob Rees-Mogg also got one percent, which was 35 votes. Jean-Claude Juncker, Donald Tusk, Guy Verhofstadt, Jeremy Corbyn and Stephen Barclay did not get enough votes to sway the ballot in their favour. Data was collected on January 10 between 11.07am and 7.56pm and saw 6,801 people take part. Comments widely reflected the result of the poll.
Up to 5,332 people agreed Mr Farage packed the most punch
Mr Farage has been hailed a Brexit hero
One commenter said: “The most inspirational advocate for leaving the EU was definitely Nigel Farage although the pro-EU establishment will never recognise this, thank you Nigel.” A second comment read: “Ask any Remoaner who they hate the most and it is the person responsible for Brexit. Without Farage they would have been no referendum and no Brexit.” Another said: “Without Nigel it would never have happened.” A fourth comment said: “No real contest here was there. Go Nigel!!!” Another said: “It was Nigel and Boris should honour him with a top job in proceedings.” READ NOW: Brexit latest: Britons furious at Juncker’s plot to lure UK back to EU [NEWS]
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson came second with 17 percent of the vote
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The Brexit debacle kicked off in 2016 when Prime Minister at the time, David Cameron, held a referendum on whether the UK should remain in the EU or leave. But he resigned when the British public voted to leave, paving the way for Theresa May to take over with the promise to deliver the will of the people. However, her negotiating skills ended up being disastrous and she finally admitted defeat and resigned when her Brexit deal was rejected three times by MPs. The former Remainer was succeeded by Boris Johnson on July 24, 2019. In an attempt to push through Brexit, Mr Johnson gained approval from the Queen to suspend Parliament in September for five weeks. DON'T MISS:
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The former Remainer was succeeded by Boris Johnson on July 24, 2019
However, the Supreme Court deemed this unlawful and quickly reconvened Parliament. Despite this setback, Mr Johnson saw huge success in the December general election by winning a Tory majority of 80. And his deal was passed by the Commons, Lords and was given royal assent before finally being ratified by the EU last night. Apart from the array of Prime Ministers during the last few years, there are many other key figures that helped get Brexit done. In 24 hours Britain will finally leave the EU after three-and-a-half years of wrangling.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--‘They need our money!’ Britons furious at Juncker’s plot to lure UK back into the EU

Britons hit back at the ex-EU figurehead for speaking of how it was “ possible ” the UK would change its mind over Brexit and rejoin the EU regardless of the referendum result in 2016 - and three-and-a-half years of negotiations .
Mr Juncker also said in the interview it would be “ great ” for the UK to join in 20-30 years time .
Express.co.uk readers trashed the suggestion on social media .
Brexit merchandise : How YOU can win a copy of the Brexit Deal signe ... One said : “ Never going to happen , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one to be proud of.
” Another said : “ This man is in cloud cuckoo-land , he says that when we joined Britain was in favour of the EU that is not true we were in favour of a common market that ’ s what I voted for.
” A third added : “ Only because our money is much needed by them , so they can carry on spending it on their overly lavish lifestyles at our expense.
” Another said : “ They need our money , imagine the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on us if we were to re-join.
” A fifth added : “ What planet is he living on ?
Give it a couple of years and this farce of a union will be no more .

Brexit: Colours of Union Jack light up Brussels City Hall
Britons hit back at the ex-EU figurehead for speaking of how it was “possible” the UK would change its mind over Brexit and rejoin the EU regardless of the referendum result in 2016 - and three-and-a-half years of negotiations. Mr Juncker also said in the interview it would be “great” for the UK to join in 20-30 years time. Express.co.uk readers trashed the suggestion on social media.
One said: “Never going to happen, we have a great history as a nation, and one to be proud of.” Another said: “This man is in cloud cuckoo-land, he says that when we joined Britain was in favour of the EU that is not true we were in favour of a common market that’s what I voted for.” A third added: “Only because our money is much needed by them, so they can carry on spending it on their overly lavish lifestyles at our expense.” Another said: “They need our money, imagine the new rules and regulations they would impose on us if we were to re-join.” A fifth added: “What planet is he living on? Give it a couple of years and this farce of a union will be no more.
Brexiteers are furious with former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
Britons hit back at the ex-EU figurehead
“Just another laughable mistake in our history.” It comes as Mr Juncker told BBC HARDTalk host Stephen John Sackur it would be “great” to see the UK returning to knock on Brussels’s door in his lifetime. Asked if he believed Europe would be ready to listen if the UK wanted to re-join the Brussels bloc, he said: “I don’t know if it’s a possibility. “When Britain joined, Britain was in favour of the European Union. Now they have taken the opposite decision. “It is possible that in 20-30 years from now they would reconsider their view. READ NOW: ‘Boris Bounce’ sees Bank of England hold interest rates [NEWS]
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“Who knows how the international world will develop in the next coming decades. “But if, at some junction, it will present itself at the door of the European Union, who would be the one who would keep this door closed? “It’s better for Britain and for the European Union to have Britain with us, to have Britain beside us.” Asked whether he thinks it could happen in his lifetime, he replied: “It depends on my lifetime, but it would be great. “It would reflect whatever I thought of the relationship between Britain and the European Union if Britain one day were to rejoin the European Union. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--EU laws that won’t apply from 11pm on Friday REVEALED – but Leave voters left disappointed

Boris Johnson has overcome a number of significant Brexit hurdles over recent weeks that his predecessor Theresa May failed to clear .
The Prime Minister saw his Withdrawal Agreement Bill voted through the House of Commons shortly after his Conservative party scored a crushing victory in the general election , before it was also passed by the House of Lords .
The Bill was then signed off by European Union figureheads Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel - the respective Presidents of the European Commission and European Parliament - before the Prime Minister himself put pen to paper on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Parliament gave its seal of approval for the Brexit deal - three-and-a-half years after the EU referendum in June 2016 .
The UK will now enter a transition period until the end of 2020 , in which time Mr Johnson wants to agree a full free trade agreements with Brussels , although several EU leaders fear the short timeframe makes this impossible .
The true reason behind the tight timeframe and the desperate attempts from Mr Johnson to break free from the EU have now been revealed - and it means Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state ” , becoming a “ third country ” and a “ rule taker ” - at least for the next 11 months .
Nearly all EU laws will apply to the UK during the transition period with only a few exceptions .
The Withdrawal Agreement excludes the UK from certain areas which can only apply in respect of EU member states , including rights of UK citizens to participate in European Parliament elections and member states ’ local elections .
Britain can also refuse to apply new foreign policy being introduced by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer a member state .
But all remaining EU legislation will apply during the transition period , with the UK having no power to exert authority into any policy decisions made by Brussels .
Britain will also have to remain in the single market and customs union for at least the next 11 months , and any trade deals struck with other countries won ’ t take effect until after the transition period has ended .
David Glass , a consultant at law firm , Irwin Mitchell , explained : “ The position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Withdrawal Agreement , which essentially states that all EU laws will continue to apply to the UK during the11-month transition period , apart from those which did not apply to the UK or from which the UK had opt-outs or special arrangements .
“ In addition , the Withdrawal Agreement excludes the UK from certain areas which can only apply in respect of EU member states , including rights of UK citizens to participate in European Parliament elections and member states ’ local elections.
” Victoria Hewson , head of regulatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think tank , believes the strict laws the UK must continue to follow is the reason Mr Johnson is demanding such a short transition period .
She told Express.co.uk : “ The European Court of Justice will continue to have full jurisdiction but the UK will no longer be represented in the decision making bodies .
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“ These are perhaps some of the reasons why the Government is determined not to extend the transition period.
” Professor Tim Bale , deputy director of The UK in a Changing Europe think tank , explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the transition period .
He added : “ What they might notice – if they watch the news is there will be no UK representatives in the European Parliament or Commission , our ministers won ’ t attend Council meetings and the Prime Minister won ’ t be going to European Council summits.
” Ben Harris-Quinney , chairman at the Bow Group think tank , warned “ those who believed Boris would deliver a clean break from the EU by January 31st are likely to be disappointed ” .
He told this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue unabated and the Bow Group has warned this could see an additional 500,000 immigrants given full British citizenship by the time Britain closes the free movement gateway , with the likely total number granted citizenship being between four and five million - the largest ever citizenship giveaway .
“ Trade with the EU will continue on current terms until a new trading agreement with the EU is agreed , or the transition period ends .
“ Those who believed Boris would deliver a clean break from the EU by January 31st are @ @ @ @ @ @

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Boris Johnson has overcome a number of significant Brexit hurdles over recent weeks that his predecessor Theresa May failed to clear. The Prime Minister saw his Withdrawal Agreement Bill voted through the House of Commons shortly after his Conservative party scored a crushing victory in the general election, before it was also passed by the House of Lords. The Bill was then signed off by European Union figureheads Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel - the respective Presidents of the European Commission and European Parliament - before the Prime Minister himself put pen to paper on the deal.
On Wednesday, the European Parliament gave its seal of approval for the Brexit deal - three-and-a-half years after the EU referendum in June 2016. The UK will now enter a transition period until the end of 2020, in which time Mr Johnson wants to agree a full free trade agreements with Brussels, although several EU leaders fear the short timeframe makes this impossible. The true reason behind the tight timeframe and the desperate attempts from Mr Johnson to break free from the EU have now been revealed - and it means Britain will be in a “strange limbo state”, becoming a “third country” and a “rule taker” - at least for the next 11 months. Nearly all EU laws will apply to the UK during the transition period with only a few exceptions.
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The Withdrawal Agreement excludes the UK from certain areas which can only apply in respect of EU member states, including rights of UK citizens to participate in European Parliament elections and member states’ local elections. Britain can also refuse to apply new foreign policy being introduced by the EU as it is technically no longer a member state. But all remaining EU legislation will apply during the transition period, with the UK having no power to exert authority into any policy decisions made by Brussels. Britain will also have to remain in the single market and customs union for at least the next 11 months, and any trade deals struck with other countries won’t take effect until after the transition period has ended. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris secures post-Brexit deal with Norway
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson may have delivered Brexit, but the UK will be tied to EU laws during the transition period
David Glass, a consultant at law firm, Irwin Mitchell, explained: “The position is largely set out in Article 127 of the Withdrawal Agreement, which essentially states that all EU laws will continue to apply to the UK during the11-month transition period, apart from those which did not apply to the UK or from which the UK had opt-outs or special arrangements. “In addition, the Withdrawal Agreement excludes the UK from certain areas which can only apply in respect of EU member states, including rights of UK citizens to participate in European Parliament elections and member states’ local elections.” Victoria Hewson, head of regulatory affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank, believes the strict laws the UK must continue to follow is the reason Mr Johnson is demanding such a short transition period. She told Express.co.uk: “The European Court of Justice will continue to have full jurisdiction but the UK will no longer be represented in the decision making bodies. DON'T MISS
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“The UK will also have to continue to comply with the EU’s free trade agreements, and the EU has asked the other countries to continue to treat the UK as a member state under these agreements though there is no guarantee that all of them will do so. “These are perhaps some of the reasons why the Government is determined not to extend the transition period.” Professor Tim Bale, deputy director of The UK in a Changing Europe think tank, explained Britons won’t notice many changes during the transition period. He added: “What they might notice – if they watch the news is there will be no UK representatives in the European Parliament or Commission, our ministers won’t attend Council meetings and the Prime Minister won’t be going to European Council summits.”
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Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman at the Bow Group think tank, warned “those who believed Boris would deliver a clean break from the EU by January 31st are likely to be disappointed”. He told this website: “Crucially free movement will continue unabated and the Bow Group has warned this could see an additional 500,000 immigrants given full British citizenship by the time Britain closes the free movement gateway, with the likely total number granted citizenship being between four and five million - the largest ever citizenship giveaway. “Trade with the EU will continue on current terms until a new trading agreement with the EU is agreed, or the transition period ends. “Those who believed Boris would deliver a clean break from the EU by January 31st are likely to be disappointed.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--Brexit: Nigel Farage says leaving the European Union has been worth the sacrifice

He realised a 25-year dream when Britain voted “ out ” in the 2016 referendum , but admitted that victory had taken an enormous private toll .
Mr Farage , 55 , divorced , remarried , split from his second wife , beat cancer , survived a plane crash and an attempt on his life – all while campaigning for the UK to quit the bloc .
But he said he sacrificed everything because no one else would have stood up and answered the most important political question of our lifetime .
Now he believes that Britain ’ s departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe reconfigured ” as the EU comes under renewed scrutiny .
And he smiled as he waved goodbye to the monolithic European Parliament he railed against in Brussels , telling the Daily Express : “ In Parliament Square tonight , when we get to a minute past 11pm , I will think , yes , it has all been worth it .
“ It ’ s been a heck of a journey .
I have sacrificed everything to do this , absolutely everything .
I had the determination to do it and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very strongly and very staunchly and we got there in the end.
” Mr Farage has two sons , Thomas , 29 , and Samuel , 31 , by his first wife Grainne , whom he divorced in 1997 .
He also has two daughters , Victoria , 20 , and Isabelle , 15 , with his second wife , German Kirsten Mehr .
Throughout his personal crusade , he received death threats , including one suspected attempt on his life when wheel nuts on his car were loosened , causing it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 general election , standing against John Bercow in Buckinghamshire , he was in a light aircraft pulling a Ukip banner when it crashed , leaving him with two fractured vertebrae , a split sternum , broken ribs and a punctured lung .
During the referendum campaign , he and his family were chased out of a pub and their vehicle was attacked by masked protesters .
Elected as an MEP in 1999 he for years refused to kowtow to EU bullies who wanted to stifle his ambition .
The Express crusade to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU started with a rallying call on November 25 , 2010 , when we became the first national newspaper to demand the UK should leave the failing project .
The pressure forced David Cameron to promise an in/out referendum on EU membership .
The result had a seismic impact and changed the course of this country ’ s future for ever .
Tonight , Mr Farage returns to London a conquering hero .
And he will go down in history as the man who , alongside this newspaper , finally delivered Brexit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lone voices in the wind – but who ’ s laughing now ?
The Express crusade has been phenomenal .
In many ways , prior to the Express doing this , it was easier for the other side to say that Brexit was just a bunch of Faragistas .
“ This is a liberation , make no mistake about it .
I always tell my kids that when I am dead , I am going to be really popular.
” Mr Farage turned his back on a lucrative career in the City to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Union from within as part of his “ absolute belief ” that Britain was a square peg in a round hole .
Dressed in a smart grey pinstripe suit on a seventh-floor balcony of the £1billion Espace Leopold , the vast complex of buildings housing the European Parliament , he said : “ I have read the last page and I am just about to close the book .
I have been here in Brussels since the 1990s – that ’ s four different decades – and it ’ s been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have very much been the leading figure in Euroscepticism .
“ The last couple of years have been very difficult because my friends have said to me , ‘ Nigel , if you can ’ t do Brexit then how on earth can we ?
’ “ But I think now , with this actually happening , you ’ ll start to see a resurgence .
There is going to be a very different debate about what kind of Europe we want .

Nigel Farage – the man who fought for and delivered Britain from the EU
He realised a 25-year dream when Britain voted “out” in the 2016 referendum, but admitted that victory had taken an enormous private toll. Mr Farage, 55, divorced, remarried, split from his second wife, beat cancer, survived a plane crash and an attempt on his life – all while campaigning for the UK to quit the bloc.
But he said he sacrificed everything because no one else would have stood up and answered the most important political question of our lifetime. Now he believes that Britain’s departure could be the catalyst for a “Europe reconfigured” as the EU comes under renewed scrutiny. And he smiled as he waved goodbye to the monolithic European Parliament he railed against in Brussels, telling the Daily Express: “In Parliament Square tonight, when we get to a minute past 11pm, I will think, yes, it has all been worth it. “It’s been a heck of a journey. I have sacrificed everything to do this, absolutely everything. I had the determination to do it and I was lucky the Daily Express backed me very strongly and very staunchly and we got there in the end.”
Nigel's Brexit Party forced the elite to listen to the people
Mr Farage has two sons, Thomas, 29, and Samuel, 31, by his first wife Grainne, whom he divorced in 1997. He also has two daughters, Victoria, 20, and Isabelle, 15, with his second wife, German Kirsten Mehr. Throughout his personal crusade, he received death threats, including one suspected attempt on his life when wheel nuts on his car were loosened, causing it to crash on a motorway. During the 2010 general election, standing against John Bercow in Buckinghamshire, he was in a light aircraft pulling a Ukip banner when it crashed, leaving him with two fractured vertebrae, a split sternum, broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Nigel Farage says farewell to the European Parliament
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During the referendum campaign, he and his family were chased out of a pub and their vehicle was attacked by masked protesters. Elected as an MEP in 1999 he for years refused to kowtow to EU bullies who wanted to stifle his ambition. The Express crusade to free Britain from the shackles of the EU started with a rallying call on November 25, 2010, when we became the first national newspaper to demand the UK should leave the failing project. The pressure forced David Cameron to promise an in/out referendum on EU membership. The result had a seismic impact and changed the course of this country’s future for ever. Tonight, Mr Farage returns to London a conquering hero. And he will go down in history as the man who, alongside this newspaper, finally delivered Brexit.
Nigel changed politics for good
He said: “We were almost lone voices in the wind – but who’s laughing now? The Express crusade has been phenomenal. In many ways, prior to the Express doing this, it was easier for the other side to say that Brexit was just a bunch of Faragistas. “But then suddenly, gosh, a national newspaper backed it. “This is a liberation, make no mistake about it. I always tell my kids that when I am dead, I am going to be really popular.” Mr Farage turned his back on a lucrative career in the City to start the process of bringing down the European Union from within as part of his “absolute belief” that Britain was a square peg in a round hole.
Dressed in a smart grey pinstripe suit on a seventh-floor balcony of the £1billion Espace Leopold, the vast complex of buildings housing the European Parliament, he said: “I have read the last page and I am just about to close the book. I have been here in Brussels since the 1990s – that’s four different decades – and it’s been a massive chunk of my life. “I have very much been the leading figure in Euroscepticism. “The last couple of years have been very difficult because my friends have said to me, ‘Nigel, if you can’t do Brexit then how on earth can we?’ “But I think now, with this actually happening, you’ll start to see a resurgence. There is going to be a very different debate about what kind of Europe we want.
Nigel Farage suffered attacks – verbal and physical – in his fight


thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--Lindsay Hoyle declares end to Bercow era as he vows to stamp out bullying in Parliament

Sir Lindsay called for a kinder Commons where he would also allow breastfeeding in the chamber .
His comments came after fresh bullying allegations mounted against Mr Bercow , as he a place in the House of Lords .
Mr Bercow , who stood down on October 31 , denies all allegations of bullying but has had two dossiers detailing allegations against him handed over during recent days .
Speaking to journalists at a Press Gallery lunch in Parliament Sir Lindsay said he would not tolerate bullying under his stewardship .
`` The bullying culture is over , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he warned .
“ And I 'm certainly not going to tolerate people who abuse security staff who are carrying out their duties to make us safe . ''
He said the best recourse for the row between ministers and Mr Bercow , who has accused the Government for preventing his elevation to the Lords , would be for his name to be put forward for a peerage and let his past conduct be fully scrutinised .
Sir Lindsay said he was not personally bullied by his predecessor .
`` Personally I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I do speak to people who may or may not have been subjected , '' he added .
`` When somebody 's names goes forward to the Lord 's people are checked and issues are reviewed about whether they are a fit person .
`` Part of that vetting will be looking into people 's conduct . ''
Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was the Speaker .
But Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked if he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms .
`` I 'm of the view there is n't a policy , my view is that it is up to a mother , '' he said .
`` I think it would be wrong for me as a male to dictate on that policy .
If it happens , it happens .
I would n't be upset by it , let 's put it that way . ''
Labour MP Harriet Harman , who ran against Sir Lindsay , was one of the first MPs to breastfeed her child in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review in 2016 recommended that breastfeeding should be permitted in the chamber , with MPs with children having to sit for hours listening for a debate .
Equal rights campaigners have called for breastfeeding in the Commons to tackle any taboo and to allow women MPs more flexibility with their work .

Bercow, who stood down on October 31, denies all allegations of bullying
Sir Lindsay called for a kinder Commons where he would also allow breastfeeding in the chamber. His comments came after fresh bullying allegations mounted against Mr Bercow, as he a place in the House of Lords.
Mr Bercow, who stood down on October 31, denies all allegations of bullying but has had two dossiers detailing allegations against him handed over during recent days. Speaking to journalists at a Press Gallery lunch in Parliament Sir Lindsay said he would not tolerate bullying under his stewardship. "The bullying culture is over, we are not going to tolerate it,” he warned. “And I'm certainly not going to tolerate people who abuse security staff who are carrying out their duties to make us safe." He said the best recourse for the row between ministers and Mr Bercow, who has accused the Government for preventing his elevation to the Lords, would be for his name to be put forward for a peerage and let his past conduct be fully scrutinised.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the new Speaker
Sir Lindsay said he was not personally bullied by his predecessor. "Personally I can honestly say I didn't witness it but I do speak to people who may or may not have been subjected," he added. "When somebody's names goes forward to the Lord's people are checked and issues are reviewed about whether they are a fit person. "Part of that vetting will be looking into people's conduct." Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was the Speaker.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-31--HS2 backlash: Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over ‘catastrophic’ rail plan

But the project has left his party deeply divided with even new Conservative MPs warning they will oppose the scheme in the Commons , including Greg Smith , who represents Buckingham .
He said : `` I was very clear in the general election campaign that I am opposed to HS2 .
It is absolutely wrong for my constituency and I believe it to be wrong for the country as well .
`` I made very clear commitments in the general election that , come what may , I will oppose HS2 . ''
Mr Smith said his view was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newly-elected Tories in northern constituencies .
`` We are not against infrastructure .
We are just saying that HS2 is the wrong project , it goes along the wrong route at a cost that , frankly , the nation ca n't afford , '' he said .
Alexander Stafford , another MP from the new intake , said : “ We have made representation at all levels.
” Chancellor Sajid Javid gave his backing to the project and the Prime Minister is now expected to back its continuation within days .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is a costly white elephant that will carve up the country .
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen said there would be ten years of “ pain and disruption ” before the first stage , which runs between London and Birmingham , nears completion .
He added : “ By the time the stretch that affects my area is done we will have had 27 years of blight .
“ If it ’ s allowed to go ahead it will be an albatross around the neck of this government for many years .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £163 million.
” Tory Philip Davis said the scheme , which experts warn could cost £106 billion , is `` catastrophic '' and called for it to be dropped .
He added : `` Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS3 is much more important to us than HS2.
” Phase One between London and Birmingham was due to open in 2026 , but full services are now forecast to start between 2031 and 2036 .
The second stage will connect the West Midlands to Manchester and Leeds .
Business chiefs in the north of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HS2 is key to boosting transport links across the region and providing increased capacity on the overcrowded rail network .
The Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : `` The decision on HS2 is an important decision for the country and it will be taken based on the facts .
”

Boris Johnson is facing a significant Tory rebellion on HS2
But the project has left his party deeply divided with even new Conservative MPs warning they will oppose the scheme in the Commons, including Greg Smith, who represents Buckingham. He said: "I was very clear in the general election campaign that I am opposed to HS2. It is absolutely wrong for my constituency and I believe it to be wrong for the country as well.
"I made very clear commitments in the general election that, come what may, I will oppose HS2." Mr Smith said his view was shared by many other MPs, including newly-elected Tories in northern constituencies. "We are not against infrastructure. We are just saying that HS2 is the wrong project, it goes along the wrong route at a cost that, frankly, the nation can't afford," he said. Alexander Stafford, another MP from the new intake, said: “We have made representation at all levels.”
Chancellor Sajid Javid
Chancellor Sajid Javid gave his backing to the project and the Prime Minister is now expected to back its continuation within days. But the move has infuriated longtime opponents who fear it is a costly white elephant that will carve up the country. Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen said there would be ten years of “pain and disruption” before the first stage, which runs between London and Birmingham, nears completion. He added: “By the time the stretch that affects my area is done we will have had 27 years of blight. “If it’s allowed to go ahead it will be an albatross around the neck of this government for many years.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit merchandise: How YOU can win a copy of the Brexit Deal signed by Boris Johnson

The Conservative Party are offering supporters the chance to win a signed copy of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Act .
@ @ @ @ @ special , the copy is signed by the Prime Minister himself .
Brexit merchandise : @ @ @ @ @ in STYLE How can YOU win a signed copy of the Brexit deal ?
To @ @ @ @ @ EU Withdrawal Agreement Act signed by Boris Johnson , you can enter via the Conservative @ @ @ @ @ costs £5 , but you can donate more than £5 in one go .
As @ @ @ @ @ can also enter via post or by phone .
READ MORE : Prophetic reason Clement @ @ @ @ @ into EU

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The Conservative Party are offering supporters the chance to win a signed copy of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Act. But to make it extra special, the copy is signed by the Prime Minister himself.
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How can YOU win a signed copy of the Brexit deal? To win a copy of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Act signed by Boris Johnson, you can enter via the Conservative Party website. Each entry costs £5, but you can donate more than £5 in one go. As well as online, you can also enter via post or by phone. READ MORE: Prophetic reason Clement Attlee REFUSED to take Britain into EU
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READ MORE UK and USA trade deal: Huge clue hints UK to get speedy deal with US You can also email donate@conservatives.com with your name and address, and request one entry free of charge. Entries opened on Thursday, January 30, and there can only be one winner. But if you want to stand a chance of grabbing the signed copy, you’ll have to be quick! The prize draw closes at, you guessed it, when Britain leaves the EU on Friday, January 31 at 11pm.
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Brexit merchandise: You can buy a Brexit tea towel to commemorate Britain's exit from the EU
READ MORE Where's Boris?! PM should be leading Brexit but he's INVISIBLE! What other Brexit merchandise is available? If you’re looking to celebrate Brexit Day in style, the Conservative Party has launched a ‘Got Brexit Done’ range of merchandise on its website. The ‘Got Brexit Done’ tea towel features an image of a valiant Boris Johnson along with a Union Jack flag. Adorning the edges is the latin transcription of the UK’s departure date from the EU - “XXXI Jan – Anno MMXX”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-30--Brexit LIVE: Truss boasts UK will OVERTAKE Europe as global leader as new dawn begins

“ Our history and cooperation go far back .
“ The key tasks for the government in working on Brexit are to ensure that EEA cooperation continues to function well and to continue our close and good cooperation with the UK .
`` I am confident that the agreement we signed today will protect Norwegian interests and citizens in a good way.
” Meanwhile , The Prime Minister ’ s Brexit deal was given its final seal of approval last night as the EU gave it the green light .
MEPs voted by 621 to 49 in favour of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne .
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had his microphone cut off during his departure speech in which his party ’ s MEPs cheered and waved union flags as he said the UK was “ never coming back ” .
He said afterwards : “ The book is about to close and we are going to leave in 48 hours and that is for me , in a way , the achievement of my lifetime political goal.
” Mr Johnson now has the mammoth task of attempting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU .
He has been clear he is not willing to extend talks past the end of the year .
Euronews Political Editor Darren McCaffrey said negotiations could be agreed by October , which would give enough time for a deal to be passed by December .
He tweeted : “ Draft EU negotiating mandate on future relationship will be published this Monday by the European Commission but negotiations only likely to begin properly first week of March , with expectation of conclusion by October , giving time for ratification by end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , Mike Pompeo insisted the US does not want food issues to be problematic amid the uproar over chlorinated chicken .
He also insisted for talks to be based `` on sound scientific standards '' .
He added : `` We are not asking Europe to lower standards . ''
Before the UK leaves the EU on January 31 , the Grand Place in Brussels was draped in the UK flag .
British music was also played in the square while the mayor paid tribute to those MEPs departing the EU .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union nationals to be given the vote in future elections .
Ahead of Brexit Day , Sir Keir said it was `` shameful '' that EU nationals were not allowed to vote in the 2016 referendum .
Writing in The Guardian ahead of a speech on Friday , he said : `` The Government should give all three million EU nationals living in the UK full voting rights in future elections .
`` The way they have been treated over the past three years is shameful .
`` We were never just 'tolerating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - they are our neighbours , friends and families . ''
Secretary of State , Mike Pompeo travelled to the UK today where he met with Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson .
Mr Pompeo said : `` There were things that the United Kingdom was required to do as part of being a member of the EU , and they 'll be able to do them differently now .
`` You will see the enormous benefits that accrued to both of our nations as a result of this . ''
In her speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been a leader in shaping the `` rules-based system '' .
She added : `` But from 1973 onwards that role has been increasingly curtailed .
`` Tomorrow we begin to reclaim that global leadership . ''
Following Brexit day , the EU and Britain will then continue to the transition stage where they will negotiate their future trade agreement .
Speaking in the Commons today , Ms Truss set out the country 's future following Brexit .
Ms Truss said : `` Global Britain will be a beacon for free enterprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
`` We will light this beacon with the values the UK has long been known for . ''
Under the update , free mobile data roaming could end depending on the supplier .
Although no visas will be needed for tourists , if Britons intend to stay for more than 90 days , a visa will be required .
3.44pm update : UK and France go head-to-head over fishing The UK will argue EU vessels will no longer be able to use UK waters .
However , fishermen in France are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure crucial fishing waters .
One captain at France 's crucial Boulogne-sur-Mer processing centre , Insisted `` Macron must n't give an inch to Britain '' .
Another said it would be `` very grave '' if French boats were unable to use British waters .
A new Brexit sub-committee will meed next week .
The parties agreed to set up the panel as part of the 'New Decade , New Approach ' deal to restore power-sharing .
Secretary of Stae for Trade , Liz Truss gave a speech in the Commons today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economies '' .
Commenting on the speech , political for the Guardian labelled the speech as `` eye-opening '' while also claiming the figures should be published if they are to be believed .
He said : `` No one really listens to Commons 'general debates ' but Liz Truss on 'Global Britain ' was eye-opening .
`` She promised Brexit would help balance regional inequalities , 'boosting local economies & increasing jobs and wages ' .
`` If that 's in the forecasts , you 'd think they 'd publish them ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU referendum date should be made a bank holiday , a Brexiteer has said .
Tory Peter Bone told MPs he plans to introduce a bill calling for a `` United Kingdom Day '' on the Friday closest to June 23 every year .
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg described Mr Bone 's proposed UK Day as `` republican sounding '' , and suggested that a June bank holiday to mark the Queen 's birthday would `` be nicer '' .
Raising the idea during business questions , Mr Bone said : `` Next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members ' Bill to create a bank holiday on the Friday closest to June 23 every year to be called United Kingdom Day so that a country can celebrate sovereignty and the Union of our four great nations .
`` Would the Leader of the House arrange for a statement next week saying that the Government will support this proposal , be neutral or oppose it . ''
Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` Well , oddly , that falls under my responsibility as Lord President of the Council because bank holidays come from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I might steer my honourable friend , would n't it be nicer if we 're going to ask for a new bank holiday in June to have , as some other countries have , a Queen 's birthday holiday ?
Rather more in keeping with our traditions rather than the slightly , I do n't know , republican sounding UK Day . ''
Telegraph journalist Michael Deacon tweeted : `` Nigel Farage has just unveiled a portrait of himself entitled `` Mr Brexit '' .
`` Jim Davidson is now giving a speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : EU trade commissioner says US/UK trade deal unlikely in 2020 The European Union 's trade chief said on Thursday he expected the United States to wait until a trade deal is reached between the EU and Britain before agreeing to its own deal with Britain .
Speaking on Ireland 's national radio RTE , EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said it was his view that a US-Britain trade deal would not be agreed in 2020 .
`` There are so many parts of an EU/UK deal that would have implications for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The priority for the U.S. will be to see what the colour of the money is on the table for the EU/UK deal first . ''
12.07pm update : EU CIVIL WAR : Leaders in huge clash over post-Brexit funding - ‘ Blood will flow !
’ EU leaders have continued their bitter feud over the bloc 's next seven-year budget , with one warning `` blood will flow '' as Brexit continues to see the bloc 's buffers haemorrhaging cash .
The comment was made at the European Commission ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a report by Politico , when a small group of the bloc ’ s current and past senior diplomats were engaged in small talk whilst drinking champagne .
Referring to the European Union 's next budget , or Multiannual Financial Framework ( MFF ) , one said “ before all the blood will flow ” as the bloc ’ s leaders continue their back and forth over the much-disputed fund for the next seven years .
Britain ’ s exit from the EU means there will be less cash to go around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission , under new President Ursula von der Leyen , wants tens of billions of pounds to tackle climate change and migration .
11.29am update : Brexit POLL : Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain ?
Britain will finally leave the European Union tomorrow after many key negotiators faced a torturous battle over the last three-and-a-half years to separate the UK from the bloc .
But who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain ?
8.52am update : 'You ’ re saying Brexiteers are stupid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heated ITV GMB clash The UK Government ’ s decision to issue commemorative 50p coins in celebration of Brexit has outraged some Remainers to the point they refuse to use them .
ITV Good Morning Britain ( GMB ) host Susanna Reid questioned acting Lib Dem co-leader Sir Ed Davey whether he would do the same .
Sir Ed replied he would be selling his Brexit 50p to a Brexiteer for £1 .
After a pause , Ms Reid questioned whether the Liberal Democrat was implying Brexiteers were stupid .
Ms Reid said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying , Remainers dubbed Remoaners as we know .
“ They have been saying that they will refuse to use the Brexit 50p .
Sir Ed replied : Do you know what I am going to do with my Brexit 50p ?
“ I am going to sell my Brexit 50p to a Brexiteer for £1.
” Boris Johnson will tell the European Union that he is prepared to accept post-Brexit border checks , according to The Telegraph .
The Prime Minister is also set to say sovereignty is more important than frictionless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Brussels that the United Kingdom must accept EU standards on goods if it wants the best possible deal .

Brexit is 'moment of hope and opportunity' says Boris Johnson
Speaking in the Commons today, the International Trade Secretary boasted of the bright future ahead for Britain following Brexit Day. Britain will leave both the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) tomorrow but ut it has ensured its relationship with Norway will not change until the end of the transitional period on December 31, 2020. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said: “Norway and the UK are important countries for each other.
“Our history and cooperation go far back. “The key tasks for the government in working on Brexit are to ensure that EEA cooperation continues to function well and to continue our close and good cooperation with the UK. "I am confident that the agreement we signed today will protect Norwegian interests and citizens in a good way.” Meanwhile, The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal was given its final seal of approval last night as the EU gave it the green light. MEPs voted by 621 to 49 in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement and linked hands to sing a final chorus of Auld Lang Syne. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had his microphone cut off during his departure speech in which his party’s MEPs cheered and waved union flags as he said the UK was “never coming back”.
Brexit Live: The UK will officially leave the EU on Friday
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He said afterwards: “The book is about to close and we are going to leave in 48 hours and that is for me, in a way, the achievement of my lifetime political goal.” Mr Johnson now has the mammoth task of attempting to negotiate a trade deal with the EU. He has been clear he is not willing to extend talks past the end of the year. Euronews Political Editor Darren McCaffrey said negotiations could be agreed by October, which would give enough time for a deal to be passed by December. He tweeted: “Draft EU negotiating mandate on future relationship will be published this Monday by the European Commission but negotiations only likely to begin properly first week of March, with expectation of conclusion by October, giving time for ratification by end of year.” FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES HERE:
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Brexit: UK will 'reclaim global leadership' in trade says Truss
10.21pm update: Chlorinated chicken back on the menu During his trip to London today, Mike Pompeo insisted the US does not want food issues to be problematic amid the uproar over chlorinated chicken. He also insisted for talks to be based "on sound scientific standards". He added: "We are not asking Europe to lower standards." 8.52pm update: Brussels celebrates friendship with UK Before the UK leaves the EU on January 31, the Grand Place in Brussels was draped in the UK flag. British music was also played in the square while the mayor paid tribute to those MEPs departing the EU. 6.59pm update: Give EU nationals the vote Sir Keir Starmer has called for European Union nationals to be given the vote in future elections. Ahead of Brexit Day, Sir Keir said it was "shameful" that EU nationals were not allowed to vote in the 2016 referendum. Writing in The Guardian ahead of a speech on Friday, he said: "The Government should give all three million EU nationals living in the UK full voting rights in future elections. "The way they have been treated over the past three years is shameful. "We were never just 'tolerating' EU citizens living in this country - they are our neighbours, friends and families." 6.10pm update: Brexit will bring "enormous benefits" Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo travelled to the UK today where he met with Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson. Mr Pompeo said: "There were things that the United Kingdom was required to do as part of being a member of the EU, and they'll be able to do them differently now. "You will see the enormous benefits that accrued to both of our nations as a result of this."
Brexit LIVE: Liz Truss comments on "global Britain"
5.37pm update: EU has 'curtailed' the UK In her speech today, Ms Truss added the UK had been a leader in shaping the "rules-based system". She added: "But from 1973 onwards that role has been increasingly curtailed. "Tomorrow we begin to reclaim that global leadership." Following Brexit day, the EU and Britain will then continue to the transition stage where they will negotiate their future trade agreement. 4.54pm update: Liz Truss comments on "global Britain" Speaking in the Commons today, Ms Truss set out the country's future following Brexit. Ms Truss said: "Global Britain will be a beacon for free enterprise, free trade for people across the world. "We will light this beacon with the values the UK has long been known for." 4.29pm update: Government provides travel update post-Brexit Under the update, free mobile data roaming could end depending on the supplier. Although no visas will be needed for tourists, if Britons intend to stay for more than 90 days, a visa will be required. 3.44pm update: UK and France go head-to-head over fishing The UK will argue EU vessels will no longer be able to use UK waters. However, fishermen in France are already piling the pressure on Emmanuel Macron secure crucial fishing waters. One captain at France's crucial Boulogne-sur-Mer processing centre, Insisted "Macron mustn't give an inch to Britain". Another said it would be "very grave" if French boats were unable to use British waters.
Brexit LIVE: Workers at France's major processing centre
Brexit: Liz Truss claims leaving EU will ‘boost local economies’
3.32pm update: Stormont sub-comittee to meet next week A new Brexit sub-committee will meed next week. The parties agreed to set up the panel as part of the 'New Decade, New Approach' deal to restore power-sharing. 3.06pm update: Speech was "eye-opening" Secretary of Stae for Trade, Liz Truss gave a speech in the Commons today where claimed Brexit would "boost local economies". Commenting on the speech, political for the Guardian labelled the speech as "eye-opening" while also claiming the figures should be published if they are to be believed. He said: "No one really listens to Commons 'general debates' but Liz Truss on 'Global Britain' was eye-opening. "She promised Brexit would help balance regional inequalities, 'boosting local economies & increasing jobs and wages'. "If that's in the forecasts, you'd think they'd publish them'." Additional reporting by Rachel Russell. 1.50pm update: Brexiteer calls for annual 'UK day; Bank Holiday near EU referendum date The Friday closest to the EU referendum date should be made a bank holiday, a Brexiteer has said. Tory Peter Bone told MPs he plans to introduce a bill calling for a "United Kingdom Day" on the Friday closest to June 23 every year. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg described Mr Bone's proposed UK Day as "republican sounding", and suggested that a June bank holiday to mark the Queen's birthday would "be nicer". Raising the idea during business questions, Mr Bone said: "Next week I intend to introduce a private members' Bill to create a bank holiday on the Friday closest to June 23 every year to be called United Kingdom Day so that a country can celebrate sovereignty and the Union of our four great nations. "Would the Leader of the House arrange for a statement next week saying that the Government will support this proposal, be neutral or oppose it." Mr Rees-Mogg said: "Well, oddly, that falls under my responsibility as Lord President of the Council because bank holidays come from royal proclamation. "I wonder if I might steer my honourable friend, wouldn't it be nicer if we're going to ask for a new bank holiday in June to have, as some other countries have, a Queen's birthday holiday? Rather more in keeping with our traditions rather than the slightly, I don't know, republican sounding UK Day."
Nigel Farage has celebrated Brexit with a self-portrait
1pm update: Farage unveils self-portrait to mark Brexit Telegraph journalist Michael Deacon tweeted: "Nigel Farage has just unveiled a portrait of himself entitled "Mr Brexit". "Jim Davidson is now giving a speech to mark the occasion. "Happy Brexit everyone." 12.32pm update: EU trade commissioner says US/UK trade deal unlikely in 2020 The European Union's trade chief said on Thursday he expected the United States to wait until a trade deal is reached between the EU and Britain before agreeing
to its own deal with Britain. Speaking on Ireland's national radio RTE, EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said it was his view that a US-Britain trade deal would not be agreed in 2020. "There are so many parts of an EU/UK deal that would have implications for a US/UK deal," said Hogan. "The priority for the U.S. will be to see what the colour of the money is on the table for the EU/UK deal first."
12.07pm update: EU CIVIL WAR: Leaders in huge clash over post-Brexit funding - ‘Blood will flow!’ EU leaders have continued their bitter feud over the bloc's next seven-year budget, with one warning "blood will flow" as Brexit continues to see the bloc's buffers haemorrhaging cash.
The comment was made at the European Commission’s New Year’s reception, according to a report by Politico, when a small group of the bloc’s current and past senior diplomats were engaged in small talk whilst drinking champagne.
Referring to the European Union's next budget, or Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), one said “before all the blood will flow” as the bloc’s leaders continue their back and forth over the much-disputed fund for the next seven years.
Britain’s exit from the EU means there will be less cash to go around at the same time as the European Commission, under new President Ursula von der Leyen, wants tens of billions of pounds to tackle climate change and migration. 11.29am update: Brexit POLL: Who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain? Britain will finally leave the European Union tomorrow after many key negotiators faced a torturous battle over the last three-and-a-half years to separate the UK from the bloc. But who was the most important figure in securing Brexit for Britain? Vote in Express.co.uk's exclusive poll below.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-05--PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson embarrasses Ian Blackford as uses SNPs name against him

The topic will likely feature heavily in today 's meeting in the House of Commons , with the Labour leader pushing the Prime Minister on his plans for a post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels .
As has been a reoccurring theme since the election last year , the SNP 's Ian Blackford is also likely to demand a fresh Scotland independence referendum following the UK 's exit .
PMQs : Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn will clash in their first outing since Brexit The SNP 's leader , Nicola Sturgeon , last week said she was considering legal action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granting her a fresh vote on the future of Scotland .
Mr Blackford will likely once again demand a new referendum on Scottish independence but despite an increase in rhetoric from the SNP on the issue in recent weeks , the party has so far failed to land any punches on the Prime Minister when trying to persuade the public on the case for a fresh vote .
However , Mr Corbyn denounced the Prime minister 's plans on Monday claiming `` ideology had trumped common sense '' .
He has promised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would `` unleashing Britain 's potential '' .
With a 78 seat majority in the Commons , Mr Johnson has been buoyant in his recent encounters with the Opposition at PMQs , easily palming off attacks from the other side of the House .
Mr Corbyn 's PMQs outings have been lackluster since last year 's December 12 election , with even Labour MPs failing to cheer on their leader as he battles with the Prime Minister at the dispatch box .
12.5pm update : SNP raise issue of Scottish independence once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independence on Boris Johnson , the SNP has once again demanded a second independence referendum .
However , in a passionate defence of the United Kingdom , the Prime Minister said : `` Their proposal is to try and rejoin the European Union , to have a different currency they are yet to identify , to have a border at Berrick and just days after the UK has taken back control of marine wealth , to hand it back to Brussels . ''
Turning on the SNP 's domestic record in government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on doing a better job for the people of Scotland '' .
12.10pm update : Boris Johnson attacks the SNP for trying to break up the 'most successful union in 300 years' The SNP 's leader in the Commons , Ian Blackford , asked Boris johnson is he was 'intentionally trying to impersonate Donald Trump ' .
The nationalist claimed the Prime Minister has been protectionist in his plans for the future of the UK as part of his evidence for making the compassion .
However , hitting back at Mr Blackford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't anybody who listened to my speech on Monday could mistake if for anything but the most passionate , internationalist , global , outward-looking approach .
`` There is only one party in this country that has 'nationalist ' in their name .
That 's them .
They would break up the most successfull political partnership of the last 300 years . ''
After the Labour leader accused the Conservatives of `` failing spectacularly '' to measure up to the scale of the `` climate crisis '' the country is facing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebuttal .
The Prime Minister accused Labour of being 'beyond satire ' in its attacks on the Government 's green record .
He pointed out the UK is the only country in the world to commit to being carbon neutral by 2050 .
While mentioning Brexit in his opening question , as he said he would continue to hold the Government to account during the EU trade negotiations , Mr Corbyn chose to focus on climate change for today 's debate in the chamber .
Mr Johnson replied by defending the Government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you look at what this Government is achieving and what it has achieved it is quite phenomenal . ''
Joking about his opposite number he said Mr Corbyn only ever produced `` hot air '' .

PMQs: Boris Johnson grills Blackford on SNP's EU plans
Despite the historic moment in UK history, the Labour leader chose to barely mention the topic during today's meeting in the House of Commons, with Mr Corbyn instead pushing the Prime Minister on climate change. Instead, the most block-buster moment from the debate came when the SNP's Ian Blackford demanded a fresh Scotland independence referendum following the UK's EU exit.
PMQs: Boris Johnson hit abck at Ian Blackford over the SNP's record in government
Despite an increase in rhetoric from the SNP on the issue in recent weeks, the party has so far failed to land any punches on the Prime Minister when trying to persuade the public on the case for a fresh vote. The SNP's leader, Nicola Sturgeon, last week said she was considering legal action to try and force the UK Government into granting her a fresh vote on the future of Scotland. Scotland has taken the front seat in the Commons in recent Wednesdays as Mr Corbyn's PMQs outings have been lackluster since last year's December 12 election, with even Labour MPs failing to cheer on their leader as he battles with the Prime Minister at the dispatch box. With a 78 seat majority in the Commons, Mr Johnson has been buoyant in his recent encounters with the Opposition at PMQs, easily palming off attacks from the other side of the House. He has promised to seek a trade deal with the EU that would "unleashing Britain's potential". However, Mr Corbyn denounced the Prime minister's plans on Monday claiming "ideology had trumped common sense". SEE BELOW FOR EXPRESS.CO.UK'S COVERAGE OF HOW PMQS UNFOLDED:
12.28pm update: The Prime Minister asked for reassurance on the Government's Streatham terror attack response Conservative MP Bernard Jenkins has asked for reassurances from the Government following the Streatham terror attack over the weekend. He asked the Prime Minister "would he agree Her Majesty's Government has no option but to legislate to try and contain the threat" when terror convicts still pose a threat to the UK Mr Johnson said "it was time" to make sure terror convicts' sentences were scrutinised properly. He said he was convinced the majority of the public agrees. 12.26pm update: Boris Johson hints at reform of the Supreme Court Following the Supreme Court's decision to rule against the prorogation of Parliament last year, Mr Johnson once again today suggested he is considering judicial reform. He told the Commons: "We must protect judicial review. It is an important part of our system. "However, we should also ensure it is not used to conduct politics by other means or to create needless delay."
Boris Johnson has hinted at judicial reform
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12.22 update: Labour backbencher calls for more spending on education Labour's Catherine West described UK classrooms as "Dickensian" and demanded more be spent on education. Mr Johnson said the Government was investing a record £14biillion more into education before taking a swipe at Labour's socialist policies in the general election. Attacking Mr Corbyn's policies, he said: “We can only do that because we are running a strong and dynamic market economy." 12.20pm update: 'We've taken control back!' ...now let's invest in northern infrastructure, says Mark Logan MP. Praising the Prime Minister for getting Brexit done, Bolton North East MP, Mark Logan, has called on the Government to invest in infrastructure in the north of England. He asked Mr Johnson: "Sometimes we are the train, sometimes we are the track... But after last week, we have taken control back. Does the Prime Minister agree that now is the time for us the be the track for a metro link between Manchester and Bolton?" The Prime Minister has long been a fan of improving transport links in the north, he responded by saying he had given the mayor of Bolton "the tools" to make such a link possible. He added: "Let's hope they build the metro link."
PMQs: Boris Johnson has promised to do more to help transport links in the north
PMQs: Responding to the MP for Warwick, Boris Johnson promised to reduce UK knife crime
12.16pm update: A call for more to be done to stop knife crime Warwick and Leamington MP, Matt Western, has said in the past two weeks two people have been killed in his constituency due to knife crime. He has accused the Conservatives of not doing enough to reduce the stabbing epidemic. Responding, the Tory leader said: "The honorable gentleman is making an important point about violent crime and I share his anger and that's why we're putting an extra 20,000 police on our streets" He added: "We will get that crime rate down." 12.15pm update: SNP raise issue of Scottish independence once again Keeping up the pressure of Scottish independence on Boris Johnson, the SNP has once again demanded a second independence referendum. However, in a passionate defence of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister said: "Their proposal is to try and rejoin the European Union, to have a different currency they are yet to identify, to have a border at Berwick and just days after the UK has taken back control of marine wealth, to hand it back to Brussels." Turning on the SNP's domestic record in government, he added: "They should concentrate on doing a better job for the people of Scotland". READ MORE: ‘They'll hand fishing rights BACK to Brussels!’ - Boris warning of SNP threat
PMQs: Ian Blackford was told by Boris Johnson to 'concentrate on doing a better job in Scotland'
PMQs: Ian Blackford accused Boris Johnson of intimidating Donald Trump
12.10pm update: Boris Johnson attacks the SNP for trying to break up the 'most successful union in 300 years' The SNP's leader in the Commons, Ian Blackford, asked Boris johnson is he was "intentionally trying to impersonate Donald Trump". The nationalist claimed the Prime Minister has been protectionist in his plans for the future of the UK as part of his evidence for making the compassion. However, hitting back at Mr Blackford, the Conservative leader said: "I don't anybody who listened to my speech on Monday could mistake if for anything but the most passionate, internationalist, global, outward-looking approach. "There is only one party in this country that has 'nationalist' in their name. That's them. They would break up the most successful political partnership of the last 300 years." The Tory benches roared in approval of the Prime Minister's response - however, he appears to have made a small slip-up as the 'N' in SNP stands for "national" rather than "nationalist". 12.07pm update: Labour's criticism 'beyond satire' claims the Prime Minister After the Labour leader accused the Conservatives of "failing spectacularly" to measure up to the scale of the "climate crisis" the country is facing, Mr Johnson hit back with a full-throttle rebuttal. The Prime Minister accused Labour of being 'beyond satire' in its attacks on the Government's green record. He pointed out the UK is the only country in the world to commit to being carbon neutral by 2050. 12.04pm update: Jeremy Corbyn told by Boris Johnson Labour only produces 'hot air' While mentioning Brexit in his opening question, as he said he would continue to hold the Government to account during the EU trade negotiations, Mr Corbyn chose to focus on climate change for today's debate in the chamber. Mr Johnson replied by defending the Government's record, saying: "I think if you look at what this Government is achieving and what it has achieved it is quite phenomenal." Joking about his opposite number he said Mr Corbyn only ever produced "hot air".
PMQs: Johnson slams Corbyn over criticism of climate crisis
PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn barely mentioned Brexit in his questioning of Boris Johnson


thedailyexpress--2020-02-05--'What is he talking about?' Commons erupt as Boris Johnson mocks Corbyn in fiery PMQs

The Labour Party leader confronted the Prime Minister on former environmental adviser Claire O'Neill 's claim Boris Johnson `` does n't get climate change '' and has failed to keep his promises on the issue .
Mr Corbyn said : “ This country isn ’ t meeting its targets and it isn ’ t due to meet its target .
I think the Prime Minister should recognise that .
Even the Paris targets are not enough .
“ The UN says we have just a decade to change course if we want to avoid a climate catastrophe.
” After quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister on Tuesday , Mr Corbyn asked : “ What on earth could she have been talking about ?
” But Boris Johnson was quick to turn the Labour leader 's comment on its head .
He blasted : “ Mr Speaker , as so often I ’ m not entirely sure what the Right Honourable Gentleman is talking about .
“ Because if you look at what this Government has actually done and delivered , if you look at our Conservative policy of backing green tech , backing innovation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the solution to these problems , we have cut CO2 emissions in this country since 2010 by 42 percent .
“ That is an astonishing achievement and at the same time , the economy has grown by 73 percent thanks to free market , dynamic , one nation Conservatism.
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Brussels PANIC as EU scrambles to replace UK 's £8.4bn

PMQs: Boris Johnson slams Jeremy Corbyn over climate claims
The Labour Party leader confronted the Prime Minister on former environmental adviser Claire O'Neill's claim Boris Johnson "doesn't get climate change" and has failed to keep his promises on the issue. Mr Corbyn said: “This country isn’t meeting its targets and it isn’t due to meet its target. I think the Prime Minister should recognise that. Even the Paris targets are not enough.
“The UN says we have just a decade to change course if we want to avoid a climate catastrophe.” After quoting the damning letter Ms O'Neill wrote to the Prime Minister on Tuesday, Mr Corbyn asked: “What on earth could she have been talking about?” But Boris Johnson was quick to turn the Labour leader's comment on its head. He blasted: “Mr Speaker, as so often I’m not entirely sure what the Right Honourable Gentleman is talking about. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Brussels PANIC as EU scrambles to replace UK's £8.4bn
PMQs: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over climate change
Boris Johnson reminds Jeremy Corbyn of his party's achievements against climate change
“Because if you look at what this Government has actually done and delivered, if you look at our Conservative policy of backing green tech, backing innovation and supporting a dynamic market economy which is the solution to these problems, we have cut CO2 emissions in this country since 2010 by 42 percent. “That is an astonishing achievement and at the same time, the economy has grown by 73 percent thanks to free-market, dynamic, one-nation Conservatism.” Claire O’Neill, who was fired last week, claimed Mr Johnson had admitted that he does not really understand the issue and accused him of breaking promises. The row overshadowed a climate crisis event at London’s Science Museum, attended by Sir David Attenborough, with Mr Johnson refusing to answer questions on the dispute with Mrs O’Neill. She was booted out as president of the COP26 UN summit, which will be held in Glasgow in November, by the Prime Minister’s special adviser, Dominic Cummings.
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The former Tory energy minister, who quit Parliament at the election, said there had been a “huge lack of leadership” on climate change. She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The Prime Minister has made incredibly warm statements about this over the years. He also admitted to me that he doesn’t really understand it. He doesn’t really get it, I think is what he said.” She added: “My advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises – whether it is voters, world leaders, ministers, employees or indeed family members – is to get it in writing, get a lawyer to look at it and make sure the money is in the bank.” Mrs O’Neill spoke out as the Government unveiled plans for the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, to be brought forward by five years to 2035. The Prime Minister told the launch that he wants to see every country following the UK’s lead in setting credible targets to reach net-zero emissions. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-05--Diane Abbott faces backlash after deleting ‘ridiculous comment’ defending John Bercow

Ms Abbott appeared to suggest former Black Rod , David Leakey , could not have been bullied by Mr Bercow because he previously served in the military .
In the tweet this morning which has now been deleted , Ms Abbott said : “ Allegations come from former parliamentary official David Leakey .
He had been a Lieutenant General who served in Germany , Northern Ireland and Bosnia .
“ But claims he was bullied ( i.e .
intimidated and coerced ) by John Bercow .
Unlikely.
” Ms Abbott deleted the tweet after approximately two hours , after facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ brutalised ” by Mr Bercow , and faced bullying at the hands of the ex-Speaker .
He vowed he would hand dossiers to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards outlining the behaviour of Mr Bercow during his time in office .
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme on Wednesday , Lieutenant General Leakey said : “ He would be jumping up and down and bawling out , and shouting insults.
” Mr Bercow has described allegations against him as “ total and utter rubbish ” .
In an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuted claims of bullying , and said Mr Leakey was simply “ desperate to remain relevant ” .
He said : “ Total and utter rubbish from start to finish .
READ MORE : John Bercow LOSES IT over bullying claims – ‘ Total and utter rubbish ! '
“ I noticed how hesitant David Leakey was in developing his case as though he was choosing his words carefully .
“ What we have got here is somebody who left the House who is thrashing around , desperate to remain relevant , popping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make himself seem very important , very centre stage , very at the heart of things in the way that I went about my work .
“ None of those things is true.
” Ms Abbott ’ s tweet was swiftly reprimanded by Dave Penman , the general secretary of the FDA union , a body for senior civil servants .
DO N'T MISS Betrayed Bercow shouldn ’ t take the blame for wife , says VANESSA FELTZ [ COMMENT ] John Bercow splashed £3,700 of taxpayers money for retirement party [ SHOCK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Ex-speaker accused of bullying by top aide [ REVEALED ] He tweeted : “ What a ridiculous comment from an experienced MP , demonstrating blind political partisanship and a complete failure to understand how power is abused in the workplace.
” The Shadow Home Secretary also faced criticism from Labour MP Dan Jarvis , who served as an army officer .
Mr Jarvis said : “ Having a distinguished service record does not preclude you from being a victim of workplace bullying ” .
Mr Leakey served as Black Rod from 2011 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role after 40 years of military service .
Mr Leakey has also said it would be a “ scandal that Parliament would struggle to live down ” if Mr Bercow were to be given a peerage , because of his behaviour .
Speaking to BBC ’ s Today programme Mr Leakey also made allegations about statements made by Mr Bercow .
He said : “ He called me an anti-Semite once after being rather rude and insulting about my background , education and military career .
”

John Bercow accused of 'intolerable behaviour' by David Leakey
Ms Abbott appeared to suggest former Black Rod, David Leakey, could not have been bullied by Mr Bercow because he previously served in the military. In the tweet this morning which has now been deleted, Ms Abbott said: “Allegations come from former parliamentary official David Leakey. He had been a Lieutenant General who served in Germany, Northern Ireland and Bosnia.
“But claims he was bullied (i.e. intimidated and coerced) by John Bercow. Unlikely.” Ms Abbott deleted the tweet after approximately two hours, after facing backlash. Lieutenant General Leakey alleged he was “brutalised” by Mr Bercow, and faced bullying at the hands of the ex-Speaker. He vowed he would hand dossiers to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards outlining the behaviour of Mr Bercow during his time in office.
Ms Abbott has been criticised for saying it was 'unlikely' Mr Leakey was bullied
Ms Abbott deleted her tweet approximately two hours after posting it
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Wednesday, Lieutenant General Leakey said: “He would be jumping up and down and bawling out, and shouting insults.” Mr Bercow has described allegations against him as “total and utter rubbish”. In an interview with Sky News, he once again refuted claims of bullying, and said Mr Leakey was simply “desperate to remain relevant”. He said: “Total and utter rubbish from start to finish. READ MORE: John Bercow LOSES IT over bullying claims – ‘Total and utter rubbish!'
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“I noticed how hesitant David Leakey was in developing his case as though he was choosing his words carefully. “What we have got here is somebody who left the House who is thrashing around, desperate to remain relevant, popping up at every turn, trying to make himself seem very important, very centre stage, very at the heart of things in the way that I went about my work. “None of those things is true.” Ms Abbott’s tweet was swiftly reprimanded by Dave Penman, the general secretary of the FDA union, a body for senior civil servants. DON'T MISS
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David Leakey served as Black Rod alongside Speaker John Bercow
Lieutenant General Leakey served 40 years in the armed forces
He tweeted: “What a ridiculous comment from an experienced MP, demonstrating blind political partisanship and a complete failure to understand how power is abused in the workplace.” The Shadow Home Secretary also faced criticism from Labour MP Dan Jarvis, who served as an army officer. Mr Jarvis said: “Having a distinguished service record does not preclude you from being a victim of workplace bullying”. Mr Leakey served as Black Rod from 2011 to 2018.
Lieutenant General Leakey and Mr Bercow served in the Commons
He undertook the parliamentary role after 40 years of military service. Mr Leakey has also said it would be a “scandal that Parliament would struggle to live down” if Mr Bercow were to be given a peerage, because of his behaviour. Speaking to BBC’s Today programme Mr Leakey also made allegations about statements made by Mr Bercow. He said: “He called me an anti-Semite once after being rather rude and insulting about my background, education and military career.”
Lieutenant General Leakey has spoken out several times against Mr Bercow
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